Various teaching resources focusing on recognising and using both POETIC and LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES in preparation for all Reading and Writing Tasks at both KS3 and KS4 LEVELS. USER-FRIENDLY POWERPOINTS focusing on DESCRIBING the MEANINGS and DEFINITIONS of both POETIC and PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES. Includes detailed EXAMPLES for each technique. A great aid in understanding and analysing all READING TEXTS and developing students’ responses in a more SOPHISTICATED, THOUGHT-PROVOKING and CREATIVE way.

A complete PowerPoint SOW consisting of 240 SLIDES which includes ACTIVITIES and RESOURCES based on the play ‘BLOOD BROTHERS’ by WILLY RUSSELL in preparation for the GCSE EDUQAS LITERATURE PAPER COMPONENT 2, SECTION A, POST 1914 PROSE/DRAMA. Includes relevant ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES, SAMPLE QUESTIONS, BACKGROUND/CONTEXTUAL detail, THE ROLE of THE PROLOGUE/NARRATOR, KEY THEMES, SUPERSTITIONS, SYMBOLS, FORESHADOWING, MOTIFS, MAIN CHARACTERS, STEREOTYPES, DIALECTS/ACCENTS, STAGE SETTINGS, SCENE-BY-SCENE QUESTIONS/ACTIVITIES and VARIOUS SPAG ACTIVITIES. Can be adapted to suit other GCSE Examination boards. A MUST-HAVE!!

Detailed PowerPoints based on the extract ‘Boat Stealing’ taken from ‘The Prelude’ offering various ACTIVITIES and KNOWLEDGE CHECKS. Particular focus on CONTEXT, ROMANTICISM, LANGUAGE, IMAGERY, STRUCTURE and FORM. Great REVISION resources in preparation for the AQA GCSE LITERATURE - PAPER 2.

Two worksheets: A Reading/Writing Assessment Task based on a short story about a teenage daughter running away from home. Particular focus on how the author reveals thoughts and feelings (an essay structure, a quote bank, useful vocabulary, an example of a PEE Paragraph and prompt questions to create a Monologue from the daughter to her mother (suitable for both Writing, Reading and Speaking and Listening Assessment Tasks).

Based on Section A of the AQA iGCSE Higher Tier Examination. A handy revision aid with particular focus on the Assessment Objectives of the exam, Poetic Techniques, the Effects of Structure and how to plan and structure a response to a given question.

An easy-to-follow OUTINE of the EXAMINERS’ COMMENTS based on STUDENTS’ OVERALL PERFORMANCE during the 2017-18 GCSE EDUQAS LANGUAGE EXAMINATIONS (Components 1 and 2). Includes EXAMINERS’ RECOMMENDED SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS together with ways in which to STRUCTURE their RESPONSES in accordance with the ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES: A01, A02, A03, and A04.

Another useful powerpoint resource based on both DESCRIPTIVE and PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES. Includes DEFINITIONS and EXAMPLES for each one. A great aid for recognising, understanding and using DESCRIPTIVE and PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES to improve students’ Reading and Writing skills in both FICTION and NON-FICTION. Very USER-FRIENDLY and has proved to be a FANTASTIC resource for all KS3 and KS4 students preparing, analysing and revising for any READING or WRITING ASSESSMENT/EXAMINATION.

Another easy-to-follow, fantastic Powerpoint Presentation based on ‘Twelfth Night’ on TYPICAL FEATURES and LANGUAGE/STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES used in Diary Writing. This was created for my lower ability Year 9 class. Includes an EXAMPLE of a DIARY ENTRY written by Viola (confessing her love for Duke Orsino) and students are given the opportunity to ANALYSE, IDENTIFY and SELECT the MAIN FEATURES and LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES used in Diary Writing. Students finally create their own IMAGINATIVE diary writing imagining they are Orsino using the FEATURES and TECHNIQUES they have learnt so far.

Useful resources to help students to create a detailed FRONT PAGE NEWS REPORT based on the murder of King Duncan. Includes the main features of news reports, a detailed recommended STRUCTURE of a typical news report, a front page news report TEMPLATE (which can be used in ICT) and a WRITING ASSESSMENT FEEDBACK SHEET based on students’ final pieces. Suitable for KS3 students (high ability Year 7 and low ability Year 8 groups).

Another MUST HAVE! An excellent, user-friendly, detailed and printable PowerPoint resource based on 36 POETIC LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES which include DETAILED yet EASY-TO-UNDERSTAND DEFINITIONS and EXAMPLES together with their EFFECTS on the reader. A great aid for RECOGNISING, UNDERSTANDING and ANALYSING POETIC LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES in response to ALL POETRY TASKS, ASSESSMENTS AND EXAMINATIONS.

A detailed PowerPoint focusing on the MAIN THEMES, CHARACTERS and KEY QUOTES in the novel ‘Lord of the Flies’. Includes CONTEXTUAL and HISTORICAL BACKGROUND detail based on Golding’s BELIEFS and PHILOSOPHY, various interactive TASKS which focus on RULES and LEADERSHIP, the main SYMBOLS in the novel together with KEY QUOTES and an in depth ANALYSIS of each of the main CHARACTERS in the novel.

An easy to follow outline and breakdown of the Cambridge iGCSE First Language 0522 and the AQA iGCSE Literature courses.

A useful resource outlining the main comments/feedback taken from the Cambridge iGCSE English First Language Paper 2 (0522) Examiners' Reports based on the results of past papers.

A detailed tutorial focusing on a response to the attached article ‘Is Social Networking a Negative Influence?’ Includes the ADVANTAGES and DISADVANTAGES of SOCIAL NETWORKING, PERSUASIVE DEVICES, useful CONNECTIVES and PARAGRAPH/SENTENCE starters, EXAMPLES of selected QUOTES and STRUCTURED RESPONSES to the task plus a possible ESSAY STRUCTURE in response to the given article. Could be adapted as a Speaking and Listening Task too.

A valuable PowerPoint tutorial based on how to approach Question 2 of the iGCSE Cambridge English Language Paper 2 (Extended Tier). Includes Examiners’ Comments, the Marking Criteria, suggested Planning Techniques, a Writing Frame, Useful Phrases and Vocabulary to describe the EFFECT of Language, Sentence Starters and a final Example Response to a Past Paper Question.

A handy powerpoint containing useful vocabulary (both ABSTRACT NOUNS and ADJECTIVES) which describes a writer’s TONE OF VOICE with particular focus on NON-FICTION TEXTS and the GCSE EDUQAS ENGLISH LANGUAGE EXAMINATION, COMPONENT 2. This could also be used to describe the EFFECTS of LANGUAGE on the READER. A great resource to develop students’ vocabulary in a more SOPHISTICATED way.

Based on Chapter 38 of the novel ‘Holes’ by Louis Sachar and the question: ‘How does Stanley reveal his determination to survive in Chapter 38?’ This includes a copy of CHAPTER 38 together with an EXAMPLE of a PEELE Paragraph, useful VOCABULARY to describe CHARACTER and the EFFECT on the READER, suggested LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES and a suitable PLAN to STRUCTURE students’ responses.

PRE-READING and FINAL READING ASSESSMENT TASKS based on CHAPTERS 13 and 38 of the novel ‘Holes’ by Louis Sachar. This includes COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS, copies of EXTRACTS from each chapter, USEFUL VOCABULARY, suggested LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES, a suitable PLAN to STRUCTURE students’ responses together with EXAMPLES of MODEL PEEZER Paragraphs for students to follow in response to relevant questions. Aimed at HIGHER ABILITY KS3 students but can be adapted to suit LOWER ABILITY students too.