A handy resource and lesson based on understanding and recognising NOUNS (COMMON, PROPER and ABSTRACT) and the theme of ‘Schools in Literature’ at KS3 Level. Particular focus on SPAG, various differentiated tasks with reference to the poem ‘Dunce’ by Robert William Service.

FANTASTIC, EASY-TO-FOLLOW resources for KS3 students in preparation for a READING ASSESSMENT based on the novel ‘Stone Cold’ by Robert Swindells. Particular focus on the question: ‘How does Swindells reveal sympathy for Link in the novel?’ This includes an outline of the MAIN THEMES, an EXAMPLE of a PEEZER Paragraph, useful VOCABULARY and a suitable READING ASSESSMENT PLAN to STRUCTURE students’ RESPONSES successfully.

ANOTHER NEW EDUQAS GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPONENT 2 PRACTICE EXAMINATION PAPER (NON-FICTION and TRANSACTIONAL TEXTS). Section A focuses on the THEME of ‘CHILD LABOUR’ and includes a 21st CENTURY NEWS ARTICLE based on the EXPLOITATION of CHILD LABOUR in SWEAT SHOPS and a 19th CENTURY REPORT based on CHILD LABOUR in MINES and FACTORIES. Includes typical EXAMINATION QUESTIONS based on BOTH texts. Section B focuses on the same THEME and students are expected to write both a GUIDE and an INFORMAL LETTER accordingly. Both sections meet the required Assessment Objectives according to the current Eduqas Examination Criteria.

Another useful worksheet which provides suggested EXAMPLE PARAGRAPHS in response to the EFFECT of STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES in poetry. Based on the war poems from the Eduqas Poetry Anthology: ‘The Manhunt’, ‘Mametz Wood’, ‘Dulce et Decorum Est’ and ‘The Soldier’. A step-by-step guide using EXAMPLES to DESCRIBE and COMPARE Structural Techniques in poetry, TWO TASKS (which could be tweaked) and some USEFUL WAR POETRY VOCABULARY to aid students in their explanations of EFFECT.

ANOTHER EDUQAS GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPONENT 2 PRACTICE EXAMINATION PAPER (NON-FICTION and TRANSACTIONAL TEXTS). Section A focuses on ‘The Natural Landscape’ and includes a 21st CENTURY ONLINE NEWS ARTICLE based on Wind Farms and a 19th CENTURY LETTER written in 1818 by the famous ROMANTIC POET, JOHN KEATS to his younger brother, Tom Keats, during a walking tour of Scotland. Includes typical EXAMINATION QUESTIONS based on BOTH texts. Section B focuses on the same THEME and this time, students are expected to write A FORMAL LETTER and a GUIDE accordingly. Both sections meet the required Assessment Objectives according to the current Eduqas Examination Criteria.

TWO more Eduqas iGCSE English Language, Component 1 Practice Examination Papers (20th Century Literature Reading and Creative Prose Writing). Typical examination questions based on both Sections A and B with close focus on both the READING and WRITING requirements of this component. Extracts in Section A are based on the novels ‘Through the Tunnel’ by Doris Lessing and ‘The Outsiders’ by SE Hinton. 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.

An Eduqas iGCSE English Language, Component 2a (19th and 21st Century Non-Fiction Texts Reading) Practice Examination Paper based on the theme of PHONES. Includes a 19th Century Advertisement: ‘The Acoustic Telephone’, a controversial 21st Century Magazine Article: ‘Why I Can Survive Without a Smartphone’ and typical Component 2a examination questions based on both texts.

A NEW EDUQAS GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPONENT 2 PRACTICE EXAMINATION PAPER (NON-FICTION and TRANSACTIONAL TEXTS). Section A focuses on the THEME of ‘ABORIGINAL LIFE’ and includes a 19th CENTURY DIARY ENTRY written by an Aboriginal Hunter, a 21st CENTURY EXTRACT from an ARTICLE based on funds needed for Aboriginal funerals and typical EXAMINATION QUESTIONS based on BOTH texts. Section B focuses on the same THEME and students are expected to write both a SPEECH and a FORMAL LETTER accordingly. Both sections meet the required Assessment Objectives according to the current Eduqas Examination Criteria.

Includes COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS and an easy to follow PEE WORKSHEET based on the novel ‘Stone Cold’ by Robert Swindells. Aimed at Lower Ability KS3 Classes with particular focus on Ginger and Link (Chapters 8 and 9) and their battle to survive on the streets as homeless people during the cold, winter months.

A selection of SOPHISTICATED VOCABULARY which includes INTERESTING NOUNS, ADJECTIVES, VERBS and ADVERBS to aid students’ CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS. Ideal resources which could be LAMINATED and DISTRIBUTED around the classroom as LITERACY WORD MATS to enable students to produce more successful RESPONSES in any CREATIVE WRITING TASK. Includes a TASK for students to REWRITE an extract using the NEW VOCABULARY. Suitable for both KS3 and KS4.

A selection of useful resources to help students to create a FORMAL LETTER to their Head Teacher based on the theme ‘A Call to Action’ and identifying ways in which CHANGES can be made in their school. Includes the main features of FORMAL LETTER WRITING, an EXAMPLE of a typical formal letter, examples of various changes which could be made, a recommended STRUCTURE/PLAN, useful CONNECTIVES/PHRASES and a final WRITING ASSESSMENT FEEDBACK SHEET. Suitable for all KS3 students and can be adapted to suit all abilities.

Another NEW EDUQAS GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPONENT 2 PRACTICE EXAMINATION PAPER (NON-FICTION and TRANSACTIONAL TEXTS). Section A focuses on the THEME of ‘Famine’ and includes a 19th CENTURY NEWS REPORT based on The Irish Famine in 1847 and a 21st CENTURY SPEECH based on famine and world hunger delivered to the Humanitarian Studies Conference, 27 August 2018. Section B focuses on the same THEMES and students are expected to write both an Informal Letter and a Guide accordingly. Both sections meet the required Assessment Objectives according to the current Eduqas Examination Criteria.

A comprehension activity based on the short story by Isaac Asimov ‘The Fun They Had’. Includes a copy of the text followed by comprehension questions to test and extend students’ overall understanding. Suitable for KS3 classes and students who are focused on the theme ‘Schools in Literature’ or the genre ‘Science Fiction’.

Detailed resources and a SOW based on a NEWS ARTICLE about a mother who desperately tries to save her baby from drowning. Particular focus on the theme ‘A Call to Action’ and the question ‘How does the writer create a sense of danger in the news article?’ Includes the actual NEWS ARTICLE together with COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS, various activities identifying LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES, using NEW VOCABULARY, a MODEL PEELE paragraph, DIFFERENTIATED resources and a final PEER ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY in which student set each other TARGETS to improve. Suitable for all KS3 students and can be adapted to suit all abilities.

A FANTASTIC PPT RESOURCE which focuses on the MAIN THEMES in the play. Includes RELEVANT INTERPRETATIONS, KEY SCENES, QUOTES, USEFUL VOCABULARY to describe Romeo’s FEELINGS together with FOOD FOR THOUGHT QUESTIONS. Great for REVISION in preparation for any ENGLISH LITERATURE GCSE EXAMINATION or KS3 ASSESSMENT based on the play.

A user-friendly resource outlining the main FUNCTIONS of COLONS and SEMI-COLONS. Includes tasks based on clear model examples of when to use these forms of punctuation correctly. Great for SPAG at KS3 Level.

A handy Power Point based on useful VOCABULARY and PHRASES to DESCRIBE the EFFECT of particular EVIDENCE/LANGUAGE in response to the ANALYSIS of any given FICTION and NON-FICTION TEXTS. Aimed at all students at both KS3, KS4 and KS5 Levels in preparation for any READING ASSESSMENT. This will also help to DEVELOP students’ WRITTEN responses in a more STRUCTURED, SOPHISTICATED and INSIGHTFUL way, particularly when creating effective PEE Paragraphs.

An easy-to-follow Power Point guiding and preparing KS3 students towards a FINAL NON-FICTION WRITING ASSESSMENT TASK based on creating a NEWS REPORT. Includes TYPICAL FEATURES of NEWS WRITING together with EXAMPLES of HEADLINES, an INTRODUCTION, a PHOTO, a CAPTION and the MAIN BODY of a NEWS REPORT. Students focus on Colin’s quest to save his brother, Luke, in the novel, ‘Two Weeks with the Queen’.

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.