Two engaging and resourced hour-long lessons to teach students how to approach Internet research and identify reliable sources of information. This is applicable to any research topic and is suitable for key stage 3 or key stage 4. Students will learn how to: Identify relevant research questions. Critically analyse the strengths and weaknesses of various sources Identify key words to use in search engines Choose what information to write down. This resource includes: A Powerpoint for two lessons including teaching and printing instructions Worksheets/printouts for each lesson (included as part of the PowerPoint). I have included an example use for the Holocaust, however the slides can be easily adapted to suit any relevant research topic. I have used these in my English lessons but they could be adapted to work in any subject which requires students to complete independent research. Leave a review and choose any other resource for free from the LikeAnExpert shop.

**This notebook provides students with a guided approach to researching a topic independently. It focuses on the essential skills of recording new vocabulary and summarising key points. It has been designed to be used individually as a study skills tool. There are also elements that can be turned into interactive tasks that allow for speaking and presentation practice. ** Notebook contents: Teacher guide explains how to use the notebook to create a course or as a single activity. Ideas for differentiation included. Student guide on how to use the notebook to boost independent learning. Vocabulary word bank to record new vocabulary during homework and class tasks. Summary pages encourage students to limit key points to check their comprehension and avoid copying large chunks of text. Spaces for mind mapping, sketching as well as writing to develop a variety of ways of taking notes. Self-reflection page where students reflect on the topic and their research skills, and a teacher feedback box. Attractive design to engage students White and SEN-friendly background options SEN-friendly font, text colour, pt size and character spacing Can be used to make a course on research skills Can be used for test preparation courses such as TOEFL and IELTS, where students have to learn different topic vocabulary and contents Can be used as a single activity where students have to research a topic and present/ discuss it in class Easily adaptable - different elements can be used individually or collaboratively with a partner or small group. Can be used with my Note-taking skills resource, which focuses on how to take notes more effectively so students can keep up with lectures/ listening material.

This lesson has been designed for anyone studying Functional Skills English Level One and Level Two. The lesson goes through two different texts and helps learners to understand how to use quotations to make comparisons and respond to the higher value questions on the reading exam paper. If you enjoyed this lesson, then please check out our shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.

3 lessons to guide students through the essay. L1: Essay structure and planning L2: Mark scheme and essay language L3: Essay writing and peer marking It includes some quick activities on key quotes and key grammar.

A set of 3 exemplar essays for the text 'Tess of the d'Urbervilles' by Thomas Hardy. These essays were all written by the same student, and marked by an experienced English teacher who has marked for the exam board. Each essay scored the highest band and marks of between 38-40 out of 40, showing an excellent example of covering the Assessment Objectives and writing fluently. The contents look specifically at aspects of the text which deal with the pastoral genre, including journeys, nature, and love. Please note the texts used and marking criteria are specific to the AQA A-Level English Literature course, but the essay writing format and application of knowledge to the texts are an all-round example of good practice.

This lesson has been designed for anyone studying any aspect of Functional Skills English. The lesson looks at how to plan a response for speaking and listening as well as some ideas for topics. If you liked this lesson then please check out our shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.

RESEARCH IT (3) - SKILLS MAKING SENSE s a 21 page workbooklet with 25 practical research tasks, and research skills to use. It is useful to know the different ways we can search for information to answer our questions or to look up facts and evidence to back up a point. The tasks in this booklet help you to identify and show your knowledge about searching for information, identifying sources, gathering and selecting information and reviewing it. Key topics include: ideas to research, information gathering and organisation, sources, referencing and reviewing research as well as some research projects. This workbooklet is filled with active, visual and practical tasks for primary or lower secondary and special education students and offers staff flexibility about who delivers the workbooklet and how many tasks are completed. See also PRESENT IT (2) - TOOLS & SPECIAL PROJECTS and RESEARCH IT (1) - SKILLS & THE WIDER WORLD workbooklets. With an easy-to-follow format, a non-specialist teacher or teacher aide can deliver this workbooklet with confidence, add ideas and many student will self-direct their learning. This workbooklet also includes a Student Learning Checklist and Assessment for Learning Feedback sheets.

This document includes 23 complete Essay Plans for the major themes and characters, as well as quotes and analysis for 6 motifs, 9 settings and 6 minor characters. Each essay includes quotes, analysis and three clear paragraphs. This document is designed for Edexcel GCSE English Literature and is perfect for exam preparation.

Ideal for both KS3 and KS4 students, this fully resourced and differentiated lessons looks at the way Dickens presents Scrooge as an outsider and supports students in writing notes on the whole novella around a central theme. A great lesson for Y7 right the way through to Y11 and easily adaptable. Recently revamped and includes both models and scaffolds for writing analytical paragraphs around A Christmas Carol.

ks2/3 - pupils have to search for the information online and complete their fact file. I do not own the pictures! All found online and any credit has not been cropped.

Students create a leaflet about Shakespeare using the guidance and questions on the worksheet. It usually takes pupils between 2-3 lessons to complete. It also makes a straightforward and convenient cover lesson. N.B. Pupils will need access to the internet for their research or, alternatively, you could print off the research fact sheets for them (website on the worksheet) Did you find this resource helpful? Please consider leaving the resource a quick review to help others decide whether they should download it too. Thanks in advance :)

GCSE Sociology Exam Skills Booklet – Complete Skills Toolkit for AQA Papers 1 & 2 Equip your students with everything they need to succeed in AQA GCSE Sociology with this comprehensive Exam Skills Booklet. Designed to build confidence, sharpen exam technique, and secure higher grades, this resource breaks down every question type across both papers in a clear, student‑friendly format. Perfect for classroom teaching, revision sessions or independent study, this booklet guides learners step-by-step through the exact skills examiners are looking for in AO1, AO2 and AO3. Packed with model answers, worked examples and practical strategies, it helps students understand how to answer questions, not just what to write. What’s Inside Clear explanations of all AQA command words Structured guidance for 1–4 mark questions Full breakdowns of research methods questions in context Detailed support for writing 12-mark mini-essays PEEL and PETAL paragraph structures to improve extended responses Model answers written in top-band style with examiner-style commentary Key study summaries for Families, Education, Crime & Deviance, and Social Stratification Contextualised examples, diagrams and revision tips throughout Why Teachers Love This Resource Saves hours of planning with ready-made, exam-focused content Ensures consistency of teaching across classes and departments Helps weaker students build confidence through scaffolded support Stretches high-attaining students with developed sociological examples Provides a complete reference booklet that students can use all year Ideal For GCSE Sociology teachers delivering AQA Revision lessons and intervention groups Homework tasks and flipped learning Mock exam preparation and exam technique workshops Give your students the tools to master the AQA Sociology exams with a booklet that simplifies complex

This is a full pack for a lesson on how to write essays for French A Level. The resource begins with a discussion of how to unpack a question, formulate an argument, and structure a paragraph via the PETAL structure. This is followed by a full essay plan following the PETAL structure, then the written version of the essay. At the end is a commentary on the quality of the essay. The question answered is: Analysez comment la structure de L’Étranger contribue à son succès. Would work for any exam board. Could be used as an example for other texts too.

This guide is designed so students can work through it independently to improve their Of Mice and Men essays, helping them move from around Grade 5/6 to Grade 8/9. It focuses on a simple but effective shift: how students start their paragraphs. By using a two-part point and linking to Steinbeck’s purpose, students are given two clear ideas to develop and a stronger sense of argument from the outset. This helps address a common issue in Section C, where students either rely on language analysis (not rewarded) or fall into narrative retelling without embedding context. Preview image shows a real ‘before and after’ paragraph opening using the method. The guide includes: A clear step-by-step method for structuring paragraphs Strong and weak examples to show how to improve writing A fully modelled paragraph with detailed annotation A full model essay demonstrating the method in practice Common mistakes explained and corrected A final checklist to support independent writing — This resource is ideal for iGCSE English Literature students, as well as teachers looking for a clear, teachable structure that students can apply immediately. Length: 20+ pages

GCSE structure strip bookmarks to formulate an English Literature response.

Research and essay assessment. Choose 1 of 5 essay questions about deforestation, fossil fuels and climate change. Resource includes mind maps for writing a persuasive essay and the rubric for marking.

Resource sheets that help pupils research and take notes effectively. Resources include - Information Sheets on key skills - Research Planning Sheet - Information Skills Questionairre

This lesson has been designed for anyone studying level one or level two Functional Skills English. The lesson helps learners understand how to approach a report writing question and includes a modelled response. If you liked this lesson, then please check out our shop for more lessons and resources.

This unit has been designed to develop essay writing skills for year 9 students, but could also be used for other year groups as revision or introduction to essay writing.

Worksheets which summarize how to structure an argumentative text as well as useful phrases.

A comprehensive guide to essay writing. The toolkit contains over 50 activities to help students improve their essays, as well as a wealth of other information, ideas and links. All aspects of essay writing are covered and the material is suitable for use across Key Stages 3,4 and 5.