This resource is a research activity into the compound words J K Rowling uses for the names of the spells in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. I have used this resource in the Access to HE: Social Science and Humanities Unit, ‘Language Change’, but this could be used for any language units covering morphology and/or Latin. Enjoy! T.

This resource supports the up-skilling of vocabulary for GCSE or Functional Skills (Level 2) English learners or, in fact, any course to embed English in the curriculum and develop vocabulary. It can be presented as a game where learners have to create sentences with the same letter of each word using the formula: adjective, noun, adverb, verb, adjective, noun. I use this to stretch and challenge, giving letters Q and K to those with a faster pace. Enjoy! T.

This is a bundle of three comparing texts activities that can be used for Pearson Functional Skills English, particularly for the more challenging questions of the Level 2 Reading Exam, that is, Question 10 (identifying language features) and Question 13 (comparing texts). Although Level 1s can also benefit from these activities if adapted to suit Question 15 of the Level 1 Reading Exam. If adapted they can be used to support GCSE English Language (AQA) learners for Paper 2, Question 2 (the summary question). Topics include: dogs, vaping, hobbies and university (new!) Enjoy! T.

Collect learner feedback of the lesson and learning that has taken place by distributing these emoji exit tickets as a plenary. These work great for trainees, NQT/Ls and for reflection purposes. Tip: if they remain anonymous, learners will be honest with their comments. Enjoy! T.

These resources can be used for GCSE and/or Functional Skills English courses. The worksheets support learners with understanding and using apostrophes in sentences. It includes instructions and activities on apostrophes for contractions, ownership and irregular plural nouns. There are two worksheets - the second worksheet should be used to solidfy learning as it includes a mini assessment. I recommend having your own copy and going through the activities together giving students time to complete the activities in between. Enjoy! T.

For GCSE English Language (AQA): Paper 1 Revision. This revision workbook (or the six steps to success) is a walkthrough that supports learners in revising for Paper 1 content, mainly Section A. The resource develops the necessary skills to support the learner in responding to exam questions. For example, learners will revise key terminology, make inferences, identify language and structural features, and are required to respond to activities to develop critical and creative thinking, Extracts from Peter Benchley’s ‘Jaws’ (for structure) and George R R Martin’s ‘Game of Thrones’ (adapted as a past paper) are included to engage learners. I have also adapted resources from ‘CGP GCSE AQA English Language: Complete Revision & Practice’. Enjoy! T.

For GCSE English Language (AQA): Paper 1, Question 5. By entering the fantasy realm in this creative writing workbook, students will develop their imagination through making and creating a dragon. The resource supports character development, identifying language features, making inferences, improving vocabulary, describing using the five senses and other targeted activities related to dragons. The resource includes an extract from J R R Tolkien’s The Hobbit (Smaug’s lair) and exam-style questions. The end activity is a creative writing piece based on an image of a dragon. Learners can choose to describe the image or write the climax of a story titled ‘Peril’. The resources has been used on post 16-19 and adult learners. It is 9 pages long and could last the entirety of a 3-hour lesson. Enjoy! T.