An outstanding PowerPoint resource on common grammar mistakes. The 32 slide PowerPoint looks at three main errors: wrong-word errors, punctuation errors and usage errors.

Two separate lessons on writing a report for the paper 2 exam.

A comprehensive revision PowerPoint on every question in the paper 1 exam. I have also included grade 9 examples of all the tasks (reading & writing( on separate Microsoft Word pages. The following topics are covered: Every reading question Creative writing Narrative writing Paper 1 overview Exam marks and timings Exemplar material Examiner tips Sentence Starters SPAG Writing devices Layout

Two separate, in-depth lessons on writing effective emails.

Revision sheet for the Paper 2 reading exam. Each question has a model answer and number of points needed. Aimed for students looking for a grade 4/5. Exam and mark scheme available here: https://susansenglish.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/5-component-2-additional-assessment-materials.pdf

This fun icebreaker can be an energizing way to engage participants. It’s a “personality assessment. The students love it! PowerPoint and answer sheet included.

A PowerPoint lesson introducing non-fiction texts and Touching the Void. Interactive lesson which introduces the book and the key characters. Comprehension activities, language task and extracts included.

33 slide PowerPoint on common grammar mistakes. The following topics are covered: wrong-word errors commonly confused words punctuation errors usage errors tense errors preventing errors I have included two worksheets and a PowerPoint on punctuating dialogue.

A really great collection of starters (55 slides). Each starter has a selection of quotes from a real EDUQAS exam. The students need to use the quotes to write an exam answer (PEE or simple answer). Sometimes a starter sentence will be included for weaker students. I give each class three mins to complete the starters against the clock. The following starters are included: Q1 information retrieval Q2, Q3 & Q4 language analysis & PEE Q4 Impressions question, language analyis & PEE Q5 - Evaluation question exam terminology starter on verbs, adjectives, adverbs & nouns (two worksheets included) top 8 incorrect spellings starter

A PowerPoint lesson focusing on paper 2 question 2 of the non-fiction exam. This looks at the following question based on Touching the Void: ‘HOW DOES JOE SHOW SIMON’S EMOTIONS IN THE FINAL PART OF THE BOOK?’ Very typical of what you would get in the exam. Extract included as well as model paragraphs and examiner tips.

An information sheet for students taking the EDUQAS exam. The simple A4 sheet shows the length, date and weighting of each question with an exam example. I have also included displays I have put on their folders to remind them what is expected in each exam.

60 page PowerPoint on the impression question on the paper 1 exam. There is a lecturer podcast also provided by a GCSE examiner. Grade 9 answer analysis.

A video which explains how to answer question 2 on paper 1 (the HOW question) of the GCSE English Language exam. Can be used for any exam board but aimed at EDUQAS. The following are included: PowerPoint - 70 slides Extracts Word classes sheet Perfect Pee sheet Interactive images

A fun and informative PowerPoint lesson on Cockney Rhyming Slang. The lesson includes definitions, links to video clips, slang examples and group activities.

A 42-slide PowerPoint with an explanation and examples of famous and rarely used idioms.

A PowerPoint lesson looking at the theme of narrative writing. The following points are covered: Personal Narrative Fictional Narrative Point of View Character Setting Conflict (Man vs…self / man / nature / society / technology / supernatural) Plot - using Disney’s Mulan as an example. Theme

A lesson on the language question (HOW…) in paper 2. It’s based on the Summer 2018 exam which looked at two articles on volcanoes. The resource includes the following: Model answer Language analysis Group activities Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text. Connotation advice Answer structure Exemplar work Exam paper and mark scheme link

A great lesson on descriptive writing.

A great PowerPoint on the best (and most famous) opening paragraphs in fiction. Each book has its example with interesting images. Great for teaching creative writing.

My lessons teaching narrative writing. I have included 14 of my PowerPoints and all other documents. All resources are modern and interactive. The following topics are covered: Planning Structure Themes Examples of student work (bad, good, great) Language techniques Dialogue Famous opening lines Famous opening paragraphs How to write a successful ending Sensory Language Show, not tell