A detailed REVISION BOOKLET based on the novella ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens. This includes detailed SUMMARY NOTES and REVISION ACTIVITIES based on the 5 staves, the MAIN THEMES, CHARACTERS, STRUCTURE, LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES, SYMBOLISM, EXAM TIPS and a SAMPLE QUESTION together with a number of related REVISION ACTIVITIES to test students’ UNDERSTANDING of the NOVELLA as a whole. Particular reference to the EDUQAS GCSE Literature Syllabus, Component 2, (Prose/Drama - Section B) but can be used and adapted to suit any GCSE Literature Syllabus based on the novella.

A detailed, step-by-step KS3 PowerPoint resource outlining DEFINITIONS and EXAMPLES of relevant PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES used in ADVERTISING together with SUGGESTED PRODUCTS based on THE WITCHES in ‘Macbeth’. Also includes a TEMPLATE for students to produce their own ADVERTISEMENTS based on the play, either by hand in class, or can be uploaded as an ICT activity. This has proven most useful for my lower ability Year 8 class studying Shakespeare for the first time.

A useful creative writing task and can be adapted to suit any creative writing assignment. This is based on Simon's death in 'Lord of the Flies’ from the viewpoint of Piggy, Ralph or Jack. Offers an essay planning worksheet together with a detailed PowerPoint Presentation. This includes a bank of useful verbs, adverbs, adjectives and nouns plus a focus on using varied sentence structures, personification and pathetic fallacy to make students' writing interesting, original and more imaginative.

A Writing or Speaking and Listening Assessment Task based on Argue, Persuade and Discuss. Includes an article which argues FOR Corporal Punishment in Schools, a Power Point tutorial which focuses on Arguments FOR/AGAINST Corporal Punishment in Schools, Alternative Forms of Punishment, Examples of Model Paragraphs to show Agreement and Counter-Argument using Persuasive Devices, Useful Connectives and Paragraph and Sentence Starters plus how to structure a convincing letter in response to the article. A great resource in preparation for tasks which focus on a response to informational reading based on Arguing, Persuading and Discussing points of view.

A detailed PowerPoint lesson/revision aid with particular focus on QUESTION 2 of the Cambridge English Language iGCSE Paper 2 (0500/0522) Extended Tier Examination. Includes Examiners’ Comments, the Marking Criteria, Step-By-Step PLANNING, and ANALYSIS of the EFFECTS of LANGUAGE. In addition, this includes USEFUL PHRASES to GLUE ideas together, a selection of ABSTRACT NOUNS to describe ATMOSPHERE together with a suggested WRITING FRAMEWORK, EXAMPLES and SENTENCE STARTERS in response to a given question.

A useful Powerpoint presentation based on the iGCSE Cambridge English Language Core Tier Examination (0500/0522). Some handy advice and tips for students preparing for Questions 1 and 2.

Includes an easy to follow, step-by-step PPT and Medium-Term Plan consisting of 8 COMPLETE LESSONS based on the EDUQAS iGCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE COMPONENT 2, SECTION C, UNSEEN POETRY). Particular focus on the COMPARISON of the poems ‘Yesterday’ by Patricia Pogson and ‘Those Winter Sundays’ by Robert Hayden. Includes the ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES for both Parts A and B, STEP-BY-STEP PLANNING, suggested ways to COMPARE poems, USEFUL VOCABULARY and SENTENCE STARTERS, identifying and analysing the EFFECT of STRUCTURAL and POETIC LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES together with various TASKS to help create SUCCESSFUL and SOPHISTICATED PRACTICE RESPONSES to UNSEEN POETRY.

Great revision resources in preparation for the Eduqas GCSE English Literature (Component 2, Section B - Anthology Poetry) Examination. Particular focus on the poems: ‘The Prelude’ by William Wordsworth and ‘Death of a Naturalist’ by Seamus Heaney. Resources includes PPTs based on each poem and contains detail based on CONTEXT, THE POETS, MEANING, LANGUAGE and STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES used in each poem. Also includes a detailed and user-friendly step-by-step PPT presentation based on, a SAMPLE QUESTION and an ideal STRUCTURE in response to both PARTS A and B of the examination. In addition, a suggested PLAN, MODEL PARAGRAPH EXAMPLES/RESPONSES and useful COMPARATIVE PHRASES and VOCABULARY to enable students to provide SOPHISTICATED, INSIGHTFUL and SUCCESSFUL written responses which fulfil the ASSESSMENT CRITERIA and OBJECTIVES of the examination.

Based on the play ‘Blood Brothers’ by Willy Russell, COMPONENT 2, SECTION A of the NEW EDUQAS iGCSE LITERATURE EXAMINATION. Various RESOURCES and HANDY TIPS with particular focus on the ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES of the examination, an EXAMPLE of a PEELE RESPONSE (based on a sample question with reference to Mickey and Edward), a PRACTICE EXAMINATION QUESTION, USEFUL LANGUAGE and STRUCTURAL techniques plus NEW VOCABULARY based on the characters together with essential CONNECTIVES and PHRASES to aid in students' SOPHISTICATED RESPONSES to any question given in the examination.

A great INTRODUCTORY lesson based on RECOGNISING and SELECTING PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE in a FORMAL SPEECH (Barack Obama’s Campaign Speech 2007). Particular focus on the NEW EDUQAS iGCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE SYLLABUS, COMPONENT 2. Includes a detailed Power Point Presentation with step-by step-tasks, Assessment Objectives and specific Persuasive Devices used. In addition, a copy of an EDITED version of the speech plus an added VIDEO LINK of the speech itself is attached.

Based on the play ‘A View From a Bridge’, Section B of the AQA iGCSE Higher 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.

Another MUST HAVE! An excellent, user-friendly, detailed and printable Power Point resource suitable for students at KS3, KS4 and KS5 Levels. 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.

14 various EXTRACTS which cover a range of scenes across the entire novella (Staves 1-5). Includes COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS for each one based on VOCABULARY, LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES, CHARACTERS, SETTING, ACTION, THEMES and overall ANALYSIS of each scene. A great REVISION AID in preparation for any GCSE English Literature Examination.

Great revision resources in preparation for the Eduqas GCSE English Literature (Component 2, Section C - Unseen Poetry) Examination. Particular focus on the poems: ‘The Explosion’ by P. Larkin and ‘The Manhunt’ by S. Armitage. Resources include a detailed and user-friendly step-by-step Power Point presentation together with REVISION worksheets based on a SAMPLE QUESTION and an ideal STRUCTURE in response to both PARTS A and B of the examination. Includes a suggested PLAN, MODEL EXAMPLES/RESPONSES, useful COMPARATIVE/CONNECTIVE PHRASES and POETIC LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES needed for students to provide SOPHISTICATED, INSIGHTFUL and SUCCESSFUL written responses which fulfil the ASSESSMENT CRITERIA and OBJECTIVES of the examination.

A selection of 6 useful resources to help students to create an INFORMAL LETTER and a LEAFLET based on the theme ‘A Call to Action’ with particular focus on animal cruelty and care. The LETTER focuses on a letter to a friend describing how students have just rescued an abandoned puppy in their area and the LEAFLET is based on giving ADVICE to people who are thinking of owning a pet. Includes an RSPCA online ARTICLE and a LEAFLET based on dogs who have been mistreated, a LEAFLET ANALYSIS worksheet, a MODEL EXAMPLE of an INFORMAL LETTER and a LEAFLET TEMPLATE, recommended STRUCTURES, PLANS, LAYOUT, DESIGN and relevant PRESENTATIONAL FEATURES, useful CONNECTIVES/PHRASES, what to include in a leaflet, and final WRITING ASSESSMENT FEEDBACK SHEETS. Suitable for all KS3 students and can be adapted to suit all abilities.

A detailed tutorial focusing on iGCSE Cambridge English Language Coursework, Assignment 3. Based on a response to the attached article ‘Is Social Networking a Negative Influence?’ Includes the ADVANTAGES and DISADVANTAGES of SOCIAL NETWORKING, the READING and WRITING Assessment Criteria, 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.