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).

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. 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.

NEW - A WRITING ASSESSMENT based on writing an INFORMAL LETTER from Matilda to a relative or close friend. Includes a suggested STRUCTURE of an INFORMAL LETTER, an OUTLINE of the TASK based on the character of Matilda and a related SPAG ACTIVITY based on using COMMAS, SEMI-COLONS, COLONS and DASHES correctly.

An easy to use, step-by-step tutorial/introduction for KS3 students on how to produce an effective PEE Paragraph in preparation for any Reading Assessment Task. Particular focus on selected extracts from the novel ‘Holes’ by Louis Sachar (students do not need to be studying the novel itself). Includes Useful Vocabulary to Explain students’ responses and a sample PEE Paragraph.

Focus on all the questions in Sections A and B for both Higher and Foundation Tiers. A handy revision guide including Assessment Objectives, past examiners’ reports, structuring answers, language techniques, useful connectives and phrases and comparative language.

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.

Based on the play ‘A View From a Bridge’, Section B of the AQA iGCSE Foundation Tier Examination. A handy REVISION AID with particular focus on the ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES, what the EXAMINERS say, LANGUAGE and STRUCTURAL techniques, creating PEELE paragraphs, an EXAMPLE and how to PLAN and STRUCTURE a successful response to any given question.

A great revision resource based on an excerpt from ‘The Prelude’ by William Wordsworth in preparation for the Eduqas Literature GCSE Eduqas Poetry anthology exam. Includes background details on the Poet, Contextual/Historical detail, Meaning, Language, Structural Techniques, Themes and Comparisons with other poems in the Eduqas anthology.

A detailed PPT Presentation and Word Doc of the extract based on the question: What does the extract show about Romeo and Mercutio’s contrasting thoughts and feelings at this point in the play? Includes relevant ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES (A01 and A02) for the Eduqas iGCSE Literature Component 1, Section A, Part a, CHARACTER descriptions of both MERCUTIO and ROMEO, an ANALYSIS of the SYMBOLISM of Mercutio’s name, ANNOTATIONS and QUESTIONS based on the extract, various TASKS, useful VOCABULARY, LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES given in the extract, an EXAMPLE of a PEEZA paragraph and a STEP-BY-STEP APPROACH to the question. Great revision and practice for KS4 students in preparation for the iGCSE Shakespeare Examination.

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.

An easy-to-follow OUTINE of the EXAMINERS’ COMMENTS based on STUDENTS’ OVERALL PERFORMANCE during the 2017-18 GCSE EDUQAS LITERATURE EXAMINATIONS (Components 1 and 2). Includes STUDENTS’ SUCCESSFUL RESPONSES and EXAMINERS’ RECOMMENDED SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS in their RESPONSE to SET NOVELS/PLAYS, ANTHOLOGY POETRY and UNSEEN POETRY. Can be tweaked according to particular SET TEXTS studied.

Based on Section A of the AQA iGCSE Foundation Tier Examination. Includes Assessment Objectives, what the examiners say, poetry, language and structural techniques, using PEEPE Paragraphing and ways to plan and approach both a) and b) of the question together with examples.

A useful revision PowerPoint presentation based on the character and symbolism of Sheila Birling. Includes focus on the Setting, Social Positions (capitalism vs socialism), Women’s Rights in 1912 and 1945, Priestley’s Intentions and the Audience’s Response to Sheila as a dynamic character.

Comprehension activity based on the chapter ‘Mrs Pratchett’s Revenge’ from Roald Dahl’s autobiography ‘Boy’. Includes a copy of the text followed by questions to test students’ understanding. Suitable for both KS2 and KS3 classes.

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.

A Key Stage 3 Lesson/Presentation based on DIFFERENT NARRATIVE STYLES with close focus on the theme of ‘Adventure’. Includes a related SPAG task plus an activity based on the FUNCTIONS of FIRST, SECOND and THIRD PERSON NARRATIVES. Students are introduced to the poem ‘The Road Not Taken’ (Thomas Hardy) and focus on re-writing selected stanzas using different NARRATIVE STYLES.

A DETAILED OVERVIEW of the MAIN THEMES (e.g. Nature vs Nurture, Identity, Guilt, Lies and Secrets etc) and the various MEANINGS and ORIGINS of the SUPERSTITIONS which reoccur throughout the play (e.g. ‘Shoes on the Table’, ‘Spilt Salt’, ‘Magpies’, ‘The Bogey Man’, ‘Breaking a Mirror’, Walking on Pavements’, ‘Crossing Fingers’ etc). In addition, each slide offers relevant QUOTATIONS and THOUGHT-PROVOKING QUESTIONS to encourage CLASS DISCUSSION and REVISION of the play in preparation for any GCSE Literature Examination.

Another new Eduqas GCSE English Language, Component 1 Practice Examination Paper. Section A focuses on an extract based on the novel ‘The Outsiders’ by SE Hinton. Both Sections A and B contain typical examination questions based on the requirements and assessment of A01, A02, A04, A05 and A06 in accordance with the expected Eduqas examination criteria.