This is a fully differentiated lesson looking at reading, writing, and speaking and listening. The lesson uses the theme of boxing to help learners understand how to carry out an educated discussion/debate. In addition, the lesson goes through a practise reading assessment and helps guide them to write their own writing response to an exam-style question.

This is a free mock reading assessment for the level one/level two reading assessment. There are ten questions to help test comprehension. If you liked this resource then please check out our shop for the full lesson.

This quiz takes learners through key skills for level one and level two functional skills. It works well as a formative assessment to identify gaps in learners’ knowledge. The PowerPoint goes through key skills needed for reading and writing to help learners as they approach assessments. If you liked this resource, then please check out my shop for more lessons and resources.

This is a fully differentiated lesson looking at the theme of punishment in the novella, A Christmas Carol. The lesson looks at a key extract within the text and helps learners analyse if effectively to respond to an exam-style question. This lesson has many opportunities for AFL and also comes with a sample student response. This lesson can be taught both remotely or face-to-face and has been tried and tested with my own learners. If you liked this lesson, then please check out our shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.

This is a fully differentiated lesson looking at the theme of fear within the novella of A Christmas Carol. The lesson helps learners understand how to approach an exam-style question and also includes a student response. This lesson has been tried and tested with my own groups and can be taught either remotely or face-to-face. If you liked this lesson, then please check out our shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.

A free resource to accompany my lesson on article writing. This resource has tasks to help learners understand other techniques outside of the DAFORREST acronym to help improve their writing. If you liked this resource, then please check out our shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.

This is a fully differentiated lesson looking at how to write an article for the English language paper two exam. The lesson uses the topic focus of mobile phones to learners understand the key techniques needed to construct an effective article. The lesson includes a model response and examiner feedback to help learners understand how to achieve marks in the exam. This lesson has been tried and tested with my own students and it can be taught either remotely or face-to-face. If you liked this lesson, then please check out our shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.

This is a fully differentiated lesson focusing on the play Romeo and Juliet and looking at the introduction of Friar Lawrence and his relationship with Romeo. The lesson looks at key aspects of the play and includes a student example to an exam-style question. This lesson may be taught both remotely or face-to-face and has been tried and tested with my own learners. If you liked this lesson, then please check out our shop for more lessons and resources added each week.

This is a fully differentiated lesson looking at question five paper one, Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing. The lesson helps learners build on their knowledge and to start implementing more advanced features of language and structure into their writing. The lesson includes model examples and has many opportunities for AFL. The lesson can be delivered either face-to-face or remotely and has been tried and tested with my own groups. If you liked this lesson, then please check out our shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.

This is a fully differentiated lesson to help develop the skills needed for question five of the English Language exam paper: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing. The lesson looks at the key language and structural techniques needed to achieve a high grade. It also includes a model example and examiner feedback. This lesson can be taught both remotely or face-to-face and has been tried and tested with my own learners. If you liked this lesson, then please check out our shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.

This is a fully differentiated lesson looking at the AQA Paper Two paper: Writer’s Viewpoints and Perspectives. The lesson takes learners through how to structure, plan and write an article effectively. The lesson also includes a model example and many opportunities for AFL. This lesson has been tried and tested with my own learners and can be taught either remotely or face-to-face without need for adaption. If you liked this lesson, then please check out our shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.

This is a fully differentiated lesson looking at the balcony scene in Romeo and Juliet. The lesson looks at the contextual relevance of names and reputation and also helps learners to analyse key scenes in the play. This lesson can be taught either remotely or face-to-face and has been tried and tested with my own groups. If you liked this lesson, then please check out our shop for more lessons and resources uploaded every week.

This is a fully differentiated lesson looking at the theme of religion in the play Romeo and Juliet. The lesson explores the first interaction between the characters and the impact of religion in the play. The lesson includes many opportunities for AFL and includes a model response. This lesson can be taught either face-to-face or remotely and has been tried and tested by my own groups. If you liked this lesson, then please check out our shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.

This is a fully differentiated lesson looking at Pip’s first visit to Satis House and meeting Miss Havisham. The lesson uses the question stems for the English language exam paper to help learners develop their skills with language and structure. This lesson can be taught remotely or face-to-face and has been tried and tested with my own groups. If you liked this lesson, then please check out our shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.

This is a fully differentiated lesson looking at the importance of the setting in the novel Great Expectations. The lesson looks at a key extract within the novel and helps learners to evaluate the location in which the novel was set. The lesson includes many opportunities for AFL and also has a model response to an exam-style question. This lesson may be taught either remotely or face-to-face and has been tried and tested with my own groups. If you liked this lesson, then please check out our shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.

This is a fully differentiated lesson looking at the character of Bentley Drummle in the novel Great Expectations. The lesson looks at a key extract within the novel and helps learners to evaluate the perception of the character. The lesson includes many opportunities for AFL and also has a model response to an exam-style question. This lesson may be taught either remotely or face-to-face and has been tried and tested with my own groups. If you liked this lesson, then please check out our shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.

This is a fully differentiated lesson looking at Act One Scene Five of the play Romeo and Juliet. The lesson focuses on the argument between Tybalt and Lord Capulet at the ball. The lesson helps learners to annotate a key extract and write an exam response. The lesson also has a link to additional revision material to help learners revise some of the key characters in the play. If you liked this lesson, then please check out our bundle for more lessons on Romeo and Juliet.

A mock paper for English language: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing. The resource is a mock paper using a short story and looks at Q1-Q4. It also includes links to free video lessons going through the extract and helping learners to understand language and structure. If you liked this lesson, then please check out our YouTube channel for more free resources.

This is a fully differentiated lesson looking at developing learners’ skills for the writing component for the functional skills qualification. The lesson helps learners understand the importance of tone and the impact it has on the audience. All of my lessons have been tried and tested with my own groups and can be taught remotely or face-to-face. If you liked this lesson, then please check out our YouTube channel for free lessons and guidance on all things English. Write-On-Resources - YouTube

This is a fully differentiated lesson looking at Act One, Scene Five of the play Romeo and Juliet. The lesson focuses around the theme of love and its importance in the play and the initial interaction between Romeo and Juliet at the ball. The lesson helps learners understand a key extract from the play and has annotations and guidance to help with comprehension. The lesson has many opportunities for AFL and includes a model response. If you liked this lesson, then please check out my shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.