This is a 2-3 hour CPD session discussing different theories to the poetry and prose questions at GCSE level. The discussion and resources would suit any exma board that you have chosen however, would also lead to interesting discussions about KS3 teaching and planning. Video links, exam responses, prescribed approaches and theory all resourced and active participation encouraged within the slides.

A 2-3 lesson guide on Language Paper 2: writing to present a viewpoint addressing key issues in society that students can write about. Using prescribed approaches to support students with their engaging opening and walking them through each section of their letter/speech/article etc. Non fiction resources used also to give students key information as support for their writing to build confidence.

A 2-3 lesson guide on Language Paper 2: writing to present a viewpoint addressing key issues in society that students can write about. Using prescribed approaches to support students with their engaging opening and walking them through each section of their letter/speech/article etc. Non fiction resources used also to give students key information as support for their writing to build confidence.

A 2-3 lesson guide on Language Paper 2: writing to present a viewpoint addressing key issues in society that students can write about. Using prescribed approaches to support students with their engaging opening and walking them through each section of their letter/speech/article etc. Non fiction resources used also to give students key information as support for their writing to build confidence.

A lesson that could be divided in to two or used again and again focusing on small details that build amazingly vivid character descriptions. Building on images and show dont tell. A range of character examples given and sentences starters used including a modelled example for students to build on. Suitable for GCSE Paper 1 creative writing or as a KS3 guide on how to make character descriptions perfect from the first go!

Full SOL focusing on 12 lessons (could be extended to more) focusing on transactional writing and all elements needed to write a report, letter, article, speech etc. Lots of links to Youtube clips and debates to develop understanding further as well as key speeches and ideas to build cultural capital to develop their responses! Including a full range of topics to ensure that students are fully prepared, developing their opinions on worldly topics focusing on a prescribed approach that students can use again and again to build confidence in their writing especially under the time pressures!

Full SOL focusing on 12 lessons (could be extended to more) focusing on transactional writing and all elements needed to write a report, letter, article, speech etc. Lots of links to Youtube clips and debates to develop understanding further as well as key speeches and ideas to build cultural capital to develop their responses!

A great Christmas topic using 21st and 19th century texts around homeless people at Christmas. The slides work through each question on Language Paper 2 Section A meaning it could be a 1-2 lesson WTM or could be a week’s worth of teaching working through each question. Models, examples and extracts all provided.

A 12 page reviison guide detailing a step-by-step guide to answering the GCSE Paper 1 Section B descriptive writing questions. A range of example questions, modelled examples and tips using the 2019 examiner report.

3 exam papers perfectly suited to the EDUQAS English Language Paper 1 GCSE. All extracts included and questions that match the wording of the EDUQAS exam.

3 exam papers perfectly suited to the EDUQAS English Language Paper 2 GCSE. All extracts included and questions that match the wording of the EDUQAS exam.

A 14 page document suitable for KS3-4 detailing an easy step-by-step approach to the transaction writing section of the Paper 2 GCSE. AQA planned but could also suit other GCSE boards easily. Works through example questions, planning strategies, hook and cyclical structure and modelled example with an easy self assessment sheet for students to follow.

Grade 9 example essay comparing the AQA unseen poetry bundle from the summer 2018 exam addressing the 24 mark individual analysis and the 8 mark comparison.

Grade 9 essay example comparing Ozymandias to London from the Power and Conflict cluster of the AQA anthology

Grade 9 example essay addressing the theme of the supernatural within Macbeth. Beginning by analysing the extract after Macbeth and Banquo have met the Witches and later analysing key events in the play as a whole.

Grade 9 example essay addressing Linda and her role in the play as a whole.

Grade 9 example essay addressing Eric and his role in the play as a whole.

A Christmas Carol grade 9 example essay addressing Scrooge’s fear as shown in an extract from Stave 4 and the novel as a whole.

16 full lessons addressing every poem in the EDUQAS anthology. There are 18 poems however two lessons focus on comparing rather than simply addressing one so all 18 poems are covered. A detailed range of tasks including basic comprehension, contextual detail, research tasks, annotating of the poem, modelled examples, essay questions and homework tasks.