This presentation is designed to be used alongside the extract from Labyrinth by Kate Mosse used in the November 2017 AQA GCSE English Language exam. It reviews how to approach the reading of a new text, how to approach Question 1 quickly and efficiently and how to approach question 2. It also includes some sentence prompts for Question 2 to help learners construct their response.

A powerpoint outlining proofreading strategies.

This Presentation is designed to be used alongside the June 2019 AQA GCSE English Language paper. The text is taken from HE Bates’ The Mill featuring the Hartop family. The lesson focuses on question 4, starting by getting students to think about creating balanced arguments, before giving them some discourse markers for discursive writing. Finally, they are asked to apply these skills to the text and attempt to answer Question 4.

A set of slides focusing on a quick and efficient method for answering questions 1 + 2 of the AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1 - June 2018. The extract is taken from Jigs and Reels by Joanne Harris.

A PowerPoint that revises the key techniques for achieving a pass grade in GCSE English. Can be adapted to suit any exam board. Includes activities on sense, linguistic techniques, structure, complex sentences and a writing task.

A Short presentation designed to get learners discussing the topic of rehabilitation in prisons. It includes a link to a short video clip and a revision activity based around DAFOREST. Finally learners are asked to have a go at a practice exam style question.

This presentation focuses on the poem 'You' by Carol Ann Duffy. It can be used as an introduction to the teaching of her collection 'Rapture' or as an introduction to A-Level English in general. It also includes a method for approaching the analysis of poetry and an activity involving abstract art to get learners thinking about what makes poetry different to prose.

This Presentation is designed to be used alongside the June 2019 AQA GCSE English Language paper. The text is taken from HE Bates’ The Mill featuring the Hartop family. The lesson focuses on question 3, outlining a simple approach to how to answer the questions quickly and efficiently.

This Presentation is designed to be used alongside the June 2019 AQA GCSE English Language paper. The text is taken from HE Bates’ The Mill featuring the Hartop family. The lesson focuses on questions 1 and 2, outlining a simple approach to gist reading and advice on how to answer the questions quickly and efficiently.

A two part lesson designed to introduce students to the concept of barriers to communication. Includes several interactive activities designed to get learners thinking about some of the communication barriers they may face on a daily basis and worksheets to accompany the lesson.

Learners must read through the text carefully and add the 's' where they think it is appropriate. Can be used independently or in conjunction with my 'Correct use of 's' ' presentation.

This resource is designed for teaching and revision of The Lovely Bones for the AQA English Language and Literature Spec - 7707. These slides focus on the character of Lindsey Salmon and guide students on how to prepare, plan and write an exam response to a question focussing on this character.

A powerpoint presentation which introduces the novel and provides some context. It also begins looking at the narrative perspectives employed in the novel, providing discussion starters for learners to engage with. There are discussion questions applicable to the first 6 chapters.

A reading journal for learners studying Captain Corelli's Mandolin. With an introduction containing suggestions and guiding questions to help the learners with their reading of the novel.

This presentation recaps parts of speech, word transformation (prefixes and suffixes) and common writing errors. Can be used with any level and for any specification.

A PowerPoint relating to the theme of stereotypes in Captain Corelli's Mandolin. The presentation introduces the concept of stereotypes and asks learners to think of ideas for each of the nationalities presented in the novel. Key passages are then analysed in relation to this theme.

An annotated presentation covering Carol Ann Duffy's 'Love' in which learners make predictions about the poem's meaning through an analysis of the lexis out of context before being given a series of statements to debate. Finally, they perform a close analysis of the poem.

A workbook based on the themes in Captain Corelli's Mandolin. There are 7 main themes included. Each section includes space for learners to write key quotes and analysis as well as longer, exam style questions to consider.

A presentation outlining the rules and common mistakes associated with the letter 's'. Includes plurals, subject verb agreement and spellings. Can be used with any specification and any age. Particularly useful for ESOL learners.