This resource s a great homework task for KS3 in developing their speaking and listening skills, in preparation for GCSE English Language Speaking and Listening Tasks. Pupils can take tasks home and complete these with family members at dinner time, during a drive, or whenever suits to develop their skills for speaking and listening. There are a mixture of challenges included, which target individual speaking skills, group debates and role play activities, giving them an informal way of developing communication skills and giving personal feedback.

This booklet offers teachers and pupils a breakdown of the Unit 1 Language exam, which has been scaffolded in a way that is very easy to comprehend. It includes: some of the writing structures needed for the writing task 1 (how to write a speech, article and letter), how to read and infer past paper questions and using Point Evidence Explain (PEE) to answer tasks 2 and 4. an explanation of completing task 3 questions a list of presentational features to use for task 5 (colour, image, layout and font) some tables including AFOREST techniques and their meanings PPQs with scaffolded steps

This is an excellent resource to use for KS3/4 when completing comparing and contrasting essays. The task asks children to compare two mobile phone advertisements. Within, it includes a writing frame and key points to focus on such as looking at the colour, layout, image and font in each advertisement. Scaffolded plan, helping children to structure and analyse clearly and in-depth.