GCSE English Teaching Resources: Edexcel 9-1 GCSE English - Preparing for Paper 2 (198 slide editable PowerPoint with 30 worksheets) This varied and detailed teaching resource includes: An example exam paper with questions for Section A and B. A walkthrough each question on Section A of Paper 2. The resource breaks down every question and explains how to approach each one. How to produce high quality extended answers and how to extract key information from a non-fiction text. How to approach the non-fiction writing questions on Section B of Paper 2. How to write for a specified audience, purpose and form in Section B. 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 GCSE English Teaching Resources: 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.

The Landlady by Roald Dahl is a 5 lesson scheme of work with a 50 slide editable PowerPoint presentation and an 11 page booklet of worksheets. The Landlady by Roald Dahl teaching resource includes a collection of activities for pupils of all abilities: A scheme of work overview with 5 four part lessons covering literary context, plot, character, themes and language Analysis of the characters of Billy Weaver and The Landlady Extension activities Cloze and sequencing exercises Literary context understanding influences - fairy tales - activity and notes A copy of the text link Tales of the Unexpected TV version of The Landlady introduced by Roald Dahl link A modern day version of The Landlady link Analysing Roald Dahl’s use of language to build mood and tension in The Landlady Essay question with planning guidance

i before e except after c - KS2 'i before e except after c - KS2' is an English PowerPoint presentation explaining the spelling rule of 'i before e except after c'. Content includes: An explanation of the general rule of 'i before e except after c' An explanation that there are exceptions to the rule An 'ee' sound and long 'a' sound sorting activity with an accompanying worksheet Further exception to the rule words Complete the 'ie' and 'ei' words activity with an accompanying worksheet Correct the paragraph activity with an accompanying worksheet Editable spelling worksheet 'i before e except after c - KS2' can be edited so that teachers can adapt the resource to suit their individual teaching needs.

Spellings - Year 5 and 6 This year 5 and 6 spelling teaching resource follows the same format as the KS2 English grammar, puncutuation and spelling Paper 2 Spelling task. The national curriculum word lists for year 5 and 6 are divided into 10 sets of 10 words. Each word has been placed in a context sentence which is read out by the teacher. Each set has a corresponding worksheet and a script for teachers to use: Give the spelling number Say: the word is … Read the context sentence Repeat: The word is… Each spelling has a corresponding PowerPoint answer slide to use with the pupils following the test. Content includes: A 111 slide PowerPoint presentation 10 teacher spelling scripts 10 worksheets Worksheets with each of the 10 spelling lists

Common Exception Words - Set 1 - Year 1 ‘Common Exception Words - Set 1 - Year 1’ is an English teaching resource designed to give pupils practise in reading and spelling the common exception words ‘a’, ‘I’, ‘put’, ‘ask’ and ‘of’. This engaging and animated PowerPoint presentation includes: activities to practise reading and spelling the common exception words ‘a’, ‘I’, ‘put’, ‘ask’ and ‘of’ an accompanying worksheet ‘a’, ‘I’, ‘put’, ‘ask’ and ‘of’ flashcards ‘Common Exception Words - Set 1 - Year 1’ can be edited giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource to suit their individual teaching needs.

AMAZING ADJECTIVES Amazing Adjectives is a very useful resource perfect for helping pupils develop their understanding and use of adjectives in both reading and writing. The PowerPoint presentation teaches children how to use adjectives to extend their vocabulary and improve the impact of their writing. English Teaching Resources: Amazing Adjectives includes a number of tasks for pupils of differing abilities. English Teaching Resources: Amazing Adjectives can be used as a starter activity, incorporated into an existing lesson or included in a unit of work on wider reading and writing skills.

Comparing Numbers - Counting and Cardinality In Comparing Numbers students begin to identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than or equal to the number of objects in another group. The resource includes a 39 slide animated PowerPoint presentation, interactive activities, four accompanying worksheets and cut out counters, sets and numbers for a class activity. Common Core Standards: K.CC.5.6 To preview Comparing Numbers please click on the images from the PowerPoint presentation.

World Cup 2018 teaching resources – The Football Fact Files (an editable 45 slide PowerPoint based teaching resource) World Cup 2018 teaching resources – The Football Fact Files includes a range of KS2 and KS3 English teaching activities and ideas for students of all abilities. Contents include: An introduction to the unit – Students will produce a fact file about a country competing in the 2018 Russia World Cup How to research a topic How to find information fast - skim, scan and highlight How to make relevant notes quickly Constructing linear and diagrammatic notes Learning a range of diverse research skills - traditional and digital texts (TV, video, DVD, websites) How to turn notes into prose How to use images and layout to make a fact file which has impact and is engaging To preview the first nine PowerPoint slides of World Cup 2018 - Football Fact Files please click on the image from the PowerPoint above.

Year 5 and Year 6 Spring Term Spellings (PowerPoint and worksheet) This resource allows teachers to assess spelling in the context of sentences using words taken from the Year5 and Year 6 list of statutory spellings – Spring Term or Term Two. It includes a dictation worksheet with a list of the Year 5/6 Term Two statutory spellings, several dictation sentences - all of which contain the statutory spellings - and an editable PowerPoint presentation to introduce the task and to help teachers assess pupils’ spelling skills. As with all our resources, the PowerPoint is fully editable, so sentences can be changed, differentiated or tweaked to suit your specific needs.

Year 3 and Year 4 Spring Term Spellings (PowerPoint and worksheet) This resource enables teachers to evaluate spelling in the context of sentences using words taken from the Year 3 and Year 4 list of statutory spellings – Term Two. The resource includes a dictation worksheet with a list of the Year 3 and Year 4 Spring Term statutory spellings, several dictation sentences - all of which contain the statutory spellings - and a fully editable PowerPoint presentation to introduce the task and help assess spelling skills.

The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl is an 8 lesson teaching unit consisting of a 77 slide PowerPoint and a booklet of 15 worksheets. It is designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the novel’s plot, characters, language and themes. The Magic Finger teaching resource includes something for children of all abilities: A scheme of work overview A Roald Dahl mini biography, a video about Roald Dahl by Michael Rosen, a comprehension task and a class game Reading, writing and speaking and listening activities Developing making predictions skills Exploring how Roald Dahl creates characters Writing-frame to help children write about characters Examining Roald Dahl’s use of language (using effective verbs and adjectives) Creating a comic strip version to assess understanding of the plot Tips for tackling new words

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a complete 14 lesson scheme of work with a 149 slide PowerPoint presentation and a 32 page booklet of worksheets. It includes: Analysis of the characters of Bruno, Father, Gretel and Lieutenant Kotler Extension activities Starter and plenary activities Historical context understanding research activity Developing inference and deduction skills through The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Empathetic writing - a letter to Grandmother and Bruno’s diary Hotseating to develop character knowledge and understanding Analysing John Boyne’s use of language and contrast in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Speaking and Listening tasks - Bruno and Shmuel’s conversations Writing a book review for The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

Functional Skills: Speaking and Listening This Functional Skills (Speaking and Listening) teaching resource is made up of a fully editable 78 page PowerPoint presentation, 16 accompanying worksheets and a detailed unit of work with step by step lessons. The resource contains 7 lessons, all of which are structured using the four part lesson plan format. Functional Skills: Speaking and Listening includes a variety of engaging tasks and activities and covers: Verbal and Non verbal communication Rhetorical devices and target markets Analysing TV shows Dragons' Den and The Apprentice Creating and delivering a sales pitch Using Functional Skills criteria to self and peer assess

Sentence Dictation 1 - Year 3 In this English teaching resource, pupils practise sentence writing by writing simple sentences dictated by the teacher as per the curriculum objective of the Year 3 English programme of study - Writing - transcription. Pupils are awarded points for correct spelling of key words and correct punctuation. This resource covers the statutory spelling patterns and words for Year 3, Term 1. Content includes: PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of this objective 2 accompanying worksheets ‘Sentence Dictation 1 - Year 3’ is fully editable allowing teachers to adapt the resource if needed to suit each class they teach.

Boy by Roald Dahl - Free Resource This free teaching resource for Boy by Roald Dahl contains one fully editable PowerPoint lesson with two accompanying worksheets.

Sentence Dictation 2 - Year 3 In this English teaching resource, pupils practise sentence writing by writing simple sentences dictated by the teacher as per the curriculum objective of the Year 3 English programme of study - Writing - transcription. Pupils are awarded points for correct spelling of key words and correct punctuation. This resource covers the statutory spelling patterns and words for Year 3, Term 2. Content includes: PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of this objective 2 accompanying worksheets ‘Sentence Dictation 2 - Year 3’ is fully editable allowing teachers to adapt the resource if needed to suit each class they teach.

Sentence Dictation 3 - Year 3 In this English teaching resource, pupils practise sentence writing by writing simple sentences dictated by the teacher as per the curriculum objective of the Year 3 English programme of study - Writing - transcription. Pupils are awarded points for correct spelling of key words and correct punctuation. This resource covers the statutory spelling patterns and words for Year 3, Term 3. Content includes: PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of this objective 2 accompanying worksheets ‘Sentence Dictation 3 - Year 3’ is fully editable allowing teachers to adapt the resource if needed to suit each class they teach.

Sentence Dictation 3 - Year 5 This English spelling and punctuation teaching resource has been designed to assess spelling of the Year 5 and 6 statutory spellings and punctuation taught so far. Children are given simple sentences dictated by the teacher and are awarded points for correct spelling of key words and for correct punctuation. Content includes: PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of this objective 2 accompanying worksheets ‘Sentence Dictation 3 - Year 5’ is fully editable allowing teachers to adapt the resource if needed to suit each class they teach.

Initial Sounds - EYFS ‘Initial Sounds - EYFS’ is a bright and colourful English teaching resource that gives children the opportunity to practise recognising the initial sound of a word and matching that sound to the correct letter. Content includes: An initial sound explanation An initial sound animated activity An accompanying worksheet with answers ‘Initial Sounds - EYFS’ is fully editable so teachers have the freedom to adapt the resource to suit the needs of each class they teach.