‘Were, We’re and Where’ is a 12 slide PowerPoint teaching resource which focuses on spelling skills and homophones. The resource explains the difference between were, we’re and where and teaches pupils how to use the words in the correct context. Contents include: Were, where and we’re definitions and examples. Consolidation of understanding activity. Peer assessment task. ‘Were, We’re and Where’ is ideal for KS2 or lower KS3

The Subordinate Clause is a 10-slide editable PowerPoint teaching resource with three accompanying worksheets. It focuses on developing key reading and writing skills and explores how to identify the subordinate clause in a sentence and how to use the subordinate clause with confidence in sentence construction.

AQA 9-1 GCSE English Exam - Paper 1 and Paper 2 (389 slide editable PowerPoint with 75 worksheets) helps students prepare for Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the AQA 9-1 GCSE English exam. Contents include: Example papers with questions A guide to every question on Paper One and Paper Two. Breaking down each question and explaining how best to approach each one. Mark schemes to allow students to see how exam papers are assessed by the examiner Lots, lots more! Click the images to preview the resource.

AQA 9-1 GCSE English Exam - Preparing for Paper 1’ can be used at any time during the GCSE course but it is especially helpful for revision when the exams are approaching. Contents include: A model exam paper with questions A step by step guide to every question on Section A of Paper 1, breaking each question down to show students how best to approach the exam paper How to deduce and how to write extended responses to written texts How to tackle Section B How to write effective descriptions and story openings How to use language, punctuation and grammar for effect A model mark scheme to allow students to see how creative writing is assess by the examiner

‘Infer and Deduce’ is a 14 slide PowerPoint which explains how to deduce when reading reading fiction texts. The resource uses images and texts to help pupils become active readers who can ‘read between the lines’. Contents: What is inference and deduction? Use of optical illusions to convey the notion of hidden meanings Illustrations and photographs designed to sharpen deduction skills An extract from Frankenstein and an accompanying task to help pupils develop deduction skills when studying a text

Using Commas explains how and when to use commas when writing a sentence. This 10 slide PowerPoint resource (and 2 worksheets) covers the following: How to use commas in a list Using commas to replace ‘and’ or ‘or’ Using commas with adjectives and adverbs How to use commas when writing dialogue Click the image to preview the resource.

Holes Chapter 4 - Mr. Sir and Mr. Pendanski (PowerPoint, lesson plans & worksheets) This Holes KS3 English teaching resource explores part two of the Louis Sachar novel. It includes a 26-slide editable PowerPoint, 3 detailed lesson plans, a teaching overview and 2 worksheets. Contents cover: How Louis Sachar builds tension in Chapter 4 How the writer uses description, dialogue and action to create characters Analysis of Mr. Sir To understand the meaning of contrast in writing and to learn how Louis Sachar uses contrast to present the characters of Mr. Sir and Mr. Pendanski You can preview the first few slides by clicking on the preview image.

This Holes KS3 English teaching resource explores the final chapters of the novel. It includes a 38-slide editable PowerPoint, 5 detailed lesson plans, a teaching overview and 3 worksheets. Teaching objectives: To learn how Sachar explores the theme of crime and punishment in Holes To consolidate understanding of character and plot through hotseating To learn how Louis Sachar links the main plot with the sub-plot in Holes To analyse the links between the narratives up to the end of Chapter 40 To develop knowledge and understanding of the character of Zero and his importance to the novel’s plot and themes To develop understanding of how Sachar builds tension To understand how Sachar uses the motif of the onion in Holes To develop knowledge and understanding of how character and theme are developed through Stanley Yelnats You can preview the first few slides of Holes – The Final Chapters by clicking on the preview image.

Functional Skills: Writing teaching resource This teaching resource is made up of a 114 slide PowerPoint based Scheme of Work designed to teach English Functional Skills Writing and 28 worksheets. It includes 8 lessons, each structured using the 4 part lesson plan (starter , introduction, development and plenary) all of which can be edited to suit your teaching needs. It includes: A detailed lesson by lesson unit of work overview How to create a mind map How to construct a formal email How to put together a Functional Skills writing task The importance of writing and modern communication as a key life skill Understanding the importance of audience and purpose when writing Effectively taking messages Effective note taking How to turn notes into prose Using Functional Skills criteria to self and peer assess written work

AQA GCSE English (9-1) Paper 1, Section A Reading Fiction AQA GCSE ENGLISH (9-1) Reading Fiction is a 66 slide PowerPoint teaching resource with 10 accompanying worksheets designed to help pupils prepare for the AQA GCSE English (9-1) Paper 1 exam – Section A. The resource includes: An introduction to the AQA GCSE English 9-1 exam. An example extract. Example questions with prompts and marks. A step by step guide to achieving a good grade on the paper. Analysis of the key skills required to answer the questions successfully. Developing awareness of language and the use of P.E.E. when answering questions in detail. Exploring AO1, AO2 and AO4 and understanding they are represented by different questions on the paper.

Edexcel 9-1 GCSE English Exam - Preparing for Paper 1, Section B (205 slide editable PowerPoint with 27 worksheets) helps students prepare for Section B of Paper 1 of the Edexcel 9-1 GCSE English exam. The resource includes: An introduction to the exam and the requirements of Section B A step by step guide to achieving good marks on the paper How to write an effective piece of imaginative writing How to plan, structure and write an effective story Understanding how mark schemes are used to assess students’ work

AQA 9-1 GCSE English Exam - Preparing for Paper 2 This resource covers: An exam paper with questions for Paper 2 Section A and Section B. A step by step guide through each question on Section A of Paper 2. How to write extended responses. How to tackle the non-fiction writing questions on Section B. How to write for a specified audience, purpose and format. How to use language, punctuation and grammar for effect. Exploring rhetorical questions, hyperbole, imperatives, repetition, triples and other techniques. How to write to argue, persuade and advise. A mark scheme to allow students to see how their work will be assessed by the examiner. ‘AQA 9-1 GCSE English Exam - Preparing for Paper 2’ can be used at any time during the GCSE course but it is especially helpful for revision when the exams are approaching.

World Cup Stars - Russia 2018 (73 slide editable PowerPoint and 3 worksheets) World Cup Stars – Russia 2018 uses the World Cup to help students develop important English reading and writing skills. It includes a range of activities for students of all abilities such as: An introduction to the task - write a brief biography about a footballer competing in the 2018 Russia World Cup A research, note making and writing task - research the player, make notes and produce an article Understanding the key features of biographical writing? Writing in the third person and using personal pronouns effectively Developing effective research skills Skimming, scanning and highlighting Selecting appropriate material and making relevant notes Using linear and diagrammatic notes Key research skills How to transform notes into prose How to use images and layout for effect Writing frame to scaffold the article 73 slide PowerPoint 3 worksheets Click on the preview image to view the first 9 slides of the 73 slide PowerPoint.

The Life and Times of Charles Dickens is a 56 slide PowerPoint resource with step by step lessons designed to teach key English reading and writing skills. The resource includes six lessons, each structured using the four part lesson plan (starter activity, introduction, development and plenary), and is designed to support the teaching of non fiction in English. Activities include: Writing for different audience and purposes Research skills and information gathering Skimming, scanning and highlighting Notemaking - linear and diagrammatic notes Using the internet to research A cartoon film biography of the life of Charles Dickens Writing up notes into prose. Looking at layout and use of imagery Self/peer assessment

Spoken Language Study - Spoken Genres includes an 87 slide PowerPoint and 10 worksheets. The resource contains 7 lessons designed to teach Spoken Language Study at GCSE and focuses on political speeches of the C20th. Sample of contents: What is the Spoken Language and what are Spoken Genres? Explanation of Controlled Assessment and assessment objectives How audience and purpose impact on spoken language Introducing political speeches The use of bias, generalisations, fact, opinion and exaggeration in speech writing Verbal and non-verbal communication The study of political speeches: Martin Luther King, Winston Churchill, William Wallace (Mel Gibson in Braveheart!), George W Bush (9/11), Barack Obama, Charlie Chaplin (The Great Dictator) and more Analysing rhetoric and language How to compare and contrast spoken language Self/peer assessment

Eduqas 9-1 GCSE English - Paper 1, Section B (196 slide PowerPoint and 27 worksheets) This resource has been created to help pupils get ready for Section B of Paper 1 of the Eduqas 9-1 GCSE English exam. The resource includes: An introduction to the exam with a focus on Section B How to obtain the best possible grades on Section B of Component 1 How to write a piece of creative writing which will score a high grade How to work well within the time limitations of the exam The 9-1 GCSE mark scheme – how the paper is assessed

Edexcel 9-1 GCSE English Exam - Preparing for Paper 2 (198 slide editable PowerPoint with 30 worksheets) Contents include: An example paper with questions A walk through each question on Section How to produce extended answers and how to extract key information from a non-fiction text How to approach the non-fiction writing questions on Section B How to write for a specified audience, purpose and form How to use language, punctuation and grammar for effect Exploring rhetorical questions, hyperbole, imperatives, repetition, triples and other techniques. How to write to argue, advise and persuade A model mark scheme for Section A and Section B Edexcel 9-1 GCSE English Exam - Preparing for Paper 2 can be used at any time during the GCSE course but it is especially useful for revision when the exams are approaching.

Edexcel 9-1 GCSE English Exam - Preparing for Paper 1 (251 slide editable PowerPoint with 35 worksheets) helps teachers prepare students for Paper 1 of the Edexcel 9-1 GCSE English exam. Contents include: An example exam paper with questions A guide through each question on Section A of Paper 1 How to deduce information from a text How to answer Section B effectively How to write a powerful piece of imaginative writing How to plan, structure and write an effective story opening Understanding how the mark scheme is used Edexcel 9-1 GCSE English Exam - Preparing for Paper 1 can be used at any time during the GCSE course but it is especially helpful for revision when the exams are approaching

Creating a Summer Haiku (34 slide PowerPoint) is designed to help teach poetry writing. It includes a range of lessons and activities for children of all abilities. Activities include: Exploring and discussing haiku poetry - reading, listening to and talking about haiku poems Creating a class haiku Constructing an individual haiku Drafting Writing assessment

‘Checking Out Me History’ by John Agard has been produced for the 9-1 GCSE English Anthology and contains an assortment of teaching ideas and activities. Contents include: Tasks to consolidate understanding Exploring how Agard uses structure and form Analysis of the poem’s imagery How and why Agard uses poetic techniques Language analysis Key themes examined