An easy-to-follow LESSON/POWERPOINT based on the NEW GCSE Eduqas English Literature Syllabus (Poetry Anthology) Section B. Particular focus on the poem ‘Dulce et Decorum Est’ (Part A and B) and the relevant ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES. Students review their partner’s FIRST DRAFTS based on Part A using a PEER ASSESSMENT TABLE and TARGETS are set accordingly in order to IMPROVE their partner’s current response. MODEL EXAMPLE QUESTIONS and RESPONSES for PART A and PART B are included based on ‘The Manhunt’ (Simon Armitage) compared to ‘Mametz Wood’ (Owen Shears). COMPARATIVE LANGUAGE, CONNECTIVES and POETIC/ LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES are included to aid a successful response to any given question.

An entire SOW which consists of 15 PPT LESSONS, RESOURCES and a KNOWLEDGE ORGANISER based on the theme/topic of ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES in NON-FICTION READING. Lessons include: GENRE, AUDIENCE, PURPOSE, DAFORREST, INFERENCE, ZOOM, ETHOS, PATHOS, LOGOS, BIAS, STRUCTURAL FEATURES, EFFECT ON THE READER, WRITER’S INTENTIONS, A CORE KNOWLEDGE QUIZ, leading up to a FINAL READING ASSESSMENT based on a ‘HOW’ QUESTION. Resources based on Environmental issues such as: Deforestation, Rising Global Temperatures, Plastic Pollution to name just a few. Includes various NON-FICTION TEXTS (news reports, magazine articles, a blog, an advertisement etc.) and various HOMEWORK TASKS. A fantastic, thought-provoking SOW aimed at Year 9 students but could be adapted to suit all KS3 students.

Easy-to-follow STRUCTURED, STEP-BY STEP ways of approaching AO2 and A03 questions in the NEW Eduqas GCSE English Language Examination - Component 2, Section A. FANTASTIC resources, particularly for LOWER ABILITY sets. Includes a list of PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES, specific LANGUAGE to DESCRIBE the writer’s TONE OF VOICE, the EFFECT of particular LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES on the reader together with COMPARATIVE LANGUAGE and EXAMPLE RESPONSES for questions 2, 4, 5 and 6. This covers all the Marking Assessment Objectives and Criteria needed to produce successful A01, A02 and A03 responses.

A number of USEFUL, EASY-TO-FOLLOW resources based on the NEW EDUQAS GCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE SYLLABUS (PAPER 1, Section B and PAPER 2, Section C) ANTHOLOGY POETRY and UNSEEN POETRY). Particular focus on the ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES, STEP-BY-STEP PLANNING, suggested ways to COMPARE poems, EXAMPLE RESPONSES which include identifying and analysing the EFFECT of STRUCTURAL and POETIC TECHNIQUES together with various TASKS which cater for both PEER ASSESSMENT and creating INDIVIDUAL successful and sophisticated PRACTICE responses for both SEEN and UNSEEN POETRY.

A user-friendly tutorial/lesson starter based on The ACTIVE and PASSIVE voices. Includes a clear explanation of the DIFFERENCE between the two (with reference to SUBJECT, OBJECT and the change in the MAIN VERB) together with model EXAMPLES of sentences and a task to test students’ understanding. Another handy resource suited to SPAG at KS3 Level.

A handy resource and lesson based on NARRATIVE VOICE (1st and 3rd Person) at KS3 Level (Year 7). Particular focus on SPAG, various differentiated tasks with reference to the poem ‘Song of the Old Mother’ by William Butler Yeats.

A PRE-READING TASK based on CHAPTER 13 of the novel ‘Holes’ by Louis Sachar. This includes a series of COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS, a copy of CHAPTER 13 together with an EXAMPLE of a MODEL PEEZER Paragraph 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.

A handy Powerpoint containing various slides to explain the EFFECT of key words, quotes and evidence from given texts. Also contains a table of ABSTRACT NOUNS to add to students' vocabulary banks and ways in which to structure and develop their responses to given texts in a more sophisticated, imaginative way. Great for describing ATMOSPHERE, FEELINGS and the SENSES.

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.

Another useful PowerPoint Presentation/Lesson focusing on RECOGNISING and USING PERSONIFICATION in CREATIVE WRITING. Includes a SPAG TASK, an ACTIVITY based on creating sentences using PERSONIFICATION and finally selecting EXAMPLES and describing their EFFECT with reference to the poem ‘Cape Town Morning’ by Ingrid de Kok. Particular focus on the theme ‘Around the World’ at KS3 Level.

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.

TWO MORE Eduqas GCSE English Language, Component 2 Practice Examination Papers (Non-fiction and Transactional Texts). Typical examination questions based on both Sections A and B with close focus on both the READING and WRITING requirements of this component. Questions assess A01, A02, A04, A05 and A06 in accordance with the expected Eduqas examination criteria. These can be used as MOCK papers as part of students’ revision in preparation for the examination.

A handy resource focusing on Phil's step-by-step plan to cover up the murder of Adam in the play ‘DNA’ by Dennis Kelly. This helps students to have a clearer understanding of the EVENTS leading up to the framing of the postman.

A user-friendly PowerPoint Lesson/Presentation focusing on the use of PERSONAL PRONOUNS and their EFFECT in CREATIVE WRITING. Particular reference to the poem ‘La Belle Dame Sans Merci’ (John Keats) and the theme of ‘PARANORMAL ACTIVITY(Yr 8 SOW). Includes a SPAG activity, various TASKS and CHALLENGES leading to the development of EXPLAINING the EFFECT of PERSONAL PRONOUNS in response to the poem.

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 Selection of FICTION and NON-FICTION TEXTS based on the THEME of ‘ADVENTURE’. Suitable for KS3 LEVEL and are geared towards preparing students for KS4 and the EDUQAS GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE SYLLABUS (COMPONENTS 1 and 2). Specific focus on A01 simple comprehension questions including a SPAG focused question. Fantastic resources to set as HOMEWORK TASKS or as part of SCHEMES OF WORK based on the THEME of ‘ADVENTURE’. Texts include current ARTICLES on The South Pole and Rafting, FICTIONAL EXTRACTS on ‘A Walk in the Woods’ and Louis Sachar’s novel ‘Holes’ together with a DIARY ENTRY based on an ‘Adventure through the Rainforest’.

Particular focus on using THE SENSES in POETRY (KS3) with reference to the theme 'Love Through the Ages' and the poem ‘Sonnet 130’ (William Shakespeare). Includes a SPAG activity, exploring the SENSES in given IMAGERY and creating PEE Paragraphs using evidence from the poem.

Another handy resource and lesson based on the theme of ‘Schools in Literature’ and the use of RHETORICAL QUESTIONS at KS3 Level (Year 7). Particular focus on SPAG, various differentiated tasks with reference to the poem ‘First Day at School’ by Roger McGough.

A thought-provoking PowerPoint presentation based on the poem ‘Blessing’ by Imtiaz Dharker. Particular focus on how Third World Cultures suffer as a result of lack of water, the poet’s life experience, her intentions and inspirations when she wrote the poem and various appropriate and meaningful quotes and questions relating to the poem itself. This has proven to be a very successful introductory lesson to Different Cultures Poetry at both Key Stage 3 and 4 levels.

A great KS3 PowerPoint resource based on understanding and recognising ADVERBS in relation to the theme of ‘All the World’s a Stage’. Particular focus on a related SPAG task, a lesson based on where ADVERBS are usually positioned in given sentences; recognising them in the poem ‘The Acrobat’ by Melanie Henderson and finally producing poems using ADVERBS based on a hobby or personal experience.