I have created a L2 reading paper for the new Functional Skills qual. I have used the theme of rock climbing. My students really enjoyed it. Mark scheme included.

I made this PowerPoint based on an old pronunciation guide I found written by the BBC. It’s a guide to elements of pronunciation in the English Language that are the subject of debate. It was used by the BBC to teach newsreaders how to speak! It is very informative and will raise some laughs in the classroom. My students loved it.

Question 1 revision PowerPoint on the paper 1 reading exam. This is for the 5 mark question. Based on an Extract from The Silence of the Lambs.

A revision PowerPoint on the IMPRESSIONS question on the paper 1 reading exam. I have included the PowerPoint, the extract, grade 5-8 model answers and the extract annotated. Very helpful for students. Based on The Silence of the Lambs.

PowerPoint and resources on how to get grade 5-7 on the ‘HOW’ questions. This is based on The Silence of the Lambs. This is modern, informative and interactive lesson which the students really enjoy. Model answers included. The questions are, ‘How does the writer make these lines exciting and dramatic?’ and ‘How does the writer increase the tension in this part of the extract?’

The final question on the paper 1 reading exam. This a 10 mark question. Aimed at getting a grade 5-6. Based on The Silence of the Lambs. This is the EVALUATION question. PowerPoint, extract, annotation and model answer included.

Fun starter for any lesson. Everyone sits in a circle. The first player, chosen randomly, says one word out loud. The next player, in clockwise order, has to quickly say a word that has some connection with the previous word. What counts a connection is down to the parliament of players to determine: if somebody doesn’t like a connection, they can challenge it, and everyone votes on whether or not to allow it. In the event of a tie, the word is allowed.

A revision PowerPoint looking at Q1 & Q2 on the fiction reading exam. My students loved this lesson. I have included: the PowerPoint, extract, synopsis fun images and model answers.

A lesson on writing a review for the GCSE English qualification. I have based my lesson on the 2019 movie, Queen and Slim. It’s a very relevant movie to talk about in 2020. I have included the following: 75 slide PowerPoint Microsoft Word page with the movie review Word page with highlighted stylistic features Word page with highlighted sentence starters Word page with highlighted short sentences Link to video clips from the movie Class dicussion Movie Catchphrase starter** Synopsis: Slim and Queen’s first date takes an unexpected turn when a policeman pulls them over for a minor traffic violation. When the situation escalates, Slim takes the officer’s gun and shoots him in self-defence. Now labelled cop killers in the media, Slim and Queen feel that they have no choice but to go on the run and evade the law. When a video of the incident goes viral, the unwitting outlaws soon become a symbol of trauma, terror, grief and pain for people all across the country.

Really fun starter for any class / age.

A 85-slide PowerPoint and resources on how to get grade 5-7 on the all the questions in the reading exam. This is based on the NOV 2019 exam paper. This is modern, informative and interactive lesson which the students really enjoy. Exemplar materials and model answer included. I have included separate PowerPoints of each question if you just want to focus on a question per lesson. Exam extract and questions included.

PowerPoint lesson on how the 1st question in the reading exam. This is based on the Nov 2019 exam paper. This is modern, informative and interactive lesson which the students really enjoy. Exemplar material and model answer included. Extract included.

A PowerPoint and resources on how to get grade 5-7 on Q3 in the exam. This is based on the NOV 2019 exam paper. This is modern, informative and interactive lesson which the students really enjoy. Exemplar material and model answer included. Extract included.

A revision PowerPoint and resources on how to get grade 5-7 on Q5 in the exam. This is based on the NOV 2019 exam paper. This is modern, informative and interactive lesson which the students really enjoy. Exemplar material and model answer included. Extract included.

A 42-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 2019 exam paper. This is modern, informative and interactive lesson which the students really enjoy. Exemplar material and model answer included. Extract included.

A revision PowerPoint looking at the paper 1 reading exam. This lesson is based on an extract from the Alan Partridge novel, Nomad. I have included the PowerPoint, model answers, examiner tips and the extract. This is for grade 4-7 learners and looks at the following question: What impressions do you get of Alan Partridge in this part of the extract?

A revision PowerPoint looking at the paper 1 reading exam. These lessons are based on an extract from the Alan Partridge novel, Nomad. I have included the PowerPoint, model answers, examiner tips and the extract. This is for grade 4-7 learners and looks at the following questions: *List five ways Alan gets ready for his swim each morning. What impressions do you get of Alan Partridge in this part of the extract? ‘The writer has created an enjoyable short story with a satisfying ending.’ How far do you agree with this statement? *

A revision PowerPoint looking at the paper 1 reading exam. Could be used for any exam board. Interesting extract included. This PowerPoint focuses on Q1, Q3, Q4 and Q5.

I have included all of my resources for the paper 2 non-fiction exam. This is aimed at grade 4-7 students. I have included separate Powerpoints, model answers, real exam questions, SPAG activities and examiner comments on the text types below. I have also included at least two separate Powerpoints on each of the tasks below. LETTERS LEAFLETS REPORTS REVIEWS ARTICLES SPEECHES

I have created revision packs for each question in the reading fiction exam. I have included the extracts and the answers for info retrieval, the ‘HOW’ questions, the ‘IMPRESSIONS’ question and the ‘EVALUATION’ question. I have included the packs as separate questions and all questions combined. I have used the following extracts: THREE PAST ‘REAL’ EDUQAS EXAM EXTRACTS JAWS JURASSIC PARK TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD THE LOVELY BONES ALAN PARTRIDGE: NOMAD THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS NO.1 LADIES’ DETECTIVE AGENCY