This resource include four introductory lessons for the Unit 2: Description, Narration and Exposition aspect of the WJEC English Language paper. Although intended for KS4, these lessosn can also be used to enhance descriptive skills among KS3 students as well. It includes: How to include more ambitious word classes to achieve outstanding grades. Varying sentence structures. Incorporating literary devices into writing. How to create an effective sense of mood and atmosphere. Analysis of different literary characters. Kahoot! Quiz in ‘notes’ An ‘Introduction to Descriptive Writing’ task that can be used as cover work or independent research.

These lessons are perfect to use when being introduced to a new class and trying to grasp an understanding of the overall level of literacy skills. These lessons stray away from the typical “what did you do over summer?” questions and instead, focuses on innovative approaches to getting to know your students! These lessons would also work well as a refresher of basic literacy at the beginning of the year or for cover work. They are well suited for a KS3 class. However, they can definitely be used for KS4 too. Included is: 1 lesson on punctuation and grammar 1 lesson on creative writing 1 lesson on word classes Plus worksheets and extension tasks!

This PowerPoint focuses on when and how to use paragraphs. Included is a re-telling of the story of Gwellian of Wales, a worksheet and even music! This a perfect stand-alone lesson to use during Valentine’s Day (or Dydd Santes Dwynwen!)