My students really love this! A fun, interactive PowerPoint on reading, skimming, scanning and remembering info.

A lesson looking at S03E01 episode of Black Mirror. Reading, writing and S&L activities included. My students loved it. Episode available on Netflix. The following is covered: Society The ending The truck driver - morality Dangers of sexting Are you addicted to you r phone quiz Nomophobia The plot Why is it called Nosedive? Why is it called Black Mirror? Race and sexuality Social Media

A lesson on using DAFOREST. Includes a fun starter on movie titles, a cut out activity and group work.

A writing lesson looking at S03E01 episode of Black Mirror. My students loved it. Episode available on Netflix. The following is covered: Essay plan worksheet Front cover example Powerpoint explaining the plot and context of the episode.

Fantastic 36-slide PowerPoint on writing an ARTICLE for the paper 2 transactional writing exam. The theme of the lesson is the Off Menu podcast where students write about their dream menus. Example intro Example paragraph Sentence starters ARTICLE form ARTICLE conventions Stylistic devices Lecturer tips Common mistakes SPAG

Fantastic 36-slide PowerPoint on writing an ARTICLE for the paper 2 transactional writing exam. The theme of the lesson is Dream Menu where students pick their meal of choice e.g. starter, main, side, dessert, drink, most hated food etc. Example intro Example paragraph Sentence starters ARTICLE form ARTICLE conventions Stylistic devices Lecturer tips Common mistakes SPAG

An outstanding collection of resources on narrative openings for GCSE English Language. The following are included in the resource bundle: 68 slide PowerPoint Fun starter quiz on famous opening to films/TV/ books (they love this!) Different methods for a fantastic opening line Grade 9 exemplar with analysis of first paragraph Language techniques and sensory language An activity on the ten best opening lines in fiction Shaun of the Dead 'show don't tell' activity

A fantastic 22-page revision workbook on the reading exam on paper 1. The following is included: Paper 1 overview Reading tips and strategies Real EDUQAS sample exam Each question (1-5) has its own section Exemplar work Sample paragraphs Sample extracts / exams Student tasks Final exam tips

Fantastic PowerPoint lesson and L2 pass example on writing a LEAFLET. Also comes with a podcast from an examiner. The resource looks at the following: GRADE 9 example Sentence starters LEAFLET form LEAFLET conventions DAFOREST Stylistic devices Lecturer tips Common mistakes SPAG

This is a unit of work my students really loved. Can be used for ages 13+. This can last 2-3 lessons. This is teaching students how to write a tension -filled piece of work. The lesson looks at examples from the recent James Bond film, ‘No Time to Die’, ‘No Country for Old Men’ and 'Archer. Please view the clips before the lesson to make sure you deem them appropriate. I have also included a great starter on movie anagrams. The following is covered in the lessons: Sensory Language Turn off the lights Keep it building Give them a clue The ‘ticking clock’ Heighten the stakes

The students love this idiom activity based on the TV game show ‘Catchphrase.’ The students have to guess the idiom catchphrase and then explain what it means. They have 22 to complete! There is also a fun activity on ten international idioms where the students discuss what they mean.

Simile/Metaphor quiz based on the TV show ‘Catchphrase’. The students love it! The students decipher the catchphrase the students decide whether it is a simile or a metaphor. Idiom Catchphrase available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/idiom-catchphrase-12057026

A 43-slide PowerPoint and resources on how to get grade 5-7 on the two language (HOW) questions in the exam. This is based on the NOV 2016 exam paper. This is modern, informative and interactive lesson which the students really enjoy. Exemplar material and model answer included. I have included pdf version of grade 5-6 marked work. Exam paper & MS available at: https://susansenglish.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/3-component-1-additional-assessment-materials.pdf

A fun starter for Drama / Media / English students or tutor time. Based on the fabulous podcast where students have to answer ten questions about films. Will get a great debate going!

Two separate and different 53 slide PowerPoints based on the IMPRESSIONS question on GCSE English Language paper 1. All worksheets and extracts included. Grade 9 answers included and how step-by-step guide on how to write a 'perfect' answer.

Fun starter. The students have to name a different ADJECTIVE for each letter of the alphabet. 6 of them have to be 6 letters+. The PowerPoint has a lot of fun images, answers and gifs. The students love this!

A 50 slide PowerPoint and lots of other resources on the class film. The resource bundles looks at the following: Analysis Group activities Stereotypes Social norms Study guide Worksheets - mix 'n' match, viewing guide, character dynamics The Breakfast Club crossword

A fantastic 26-page revision workbook on the reading exam on paper 2. The following is included: Paper 2 overview Reading tips and strategies Real EDUQAS sample exam Each question (1-6) has its own section Exemplar work Sample paragraphs Sample extracts / exams Student tasks Final exam tips

An in-depth Powerpoint for revision for the GCSE Nov exam. This for the paper 2 WRITING non-fiction exam. I teach EDUQAS but could be used for any board. The PowerPoints includes the following: **exemplar marking student work top tips real exam answers interactive images**

Two separate PowerPoints (around 50 slides with exam paper) on how to pass the L2 English reading exam for Functional Skills on the Edexcel board. 100% answer provided.