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Literacy Coordinator and Second in department
Spelling Resources
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Spelling Resources

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A huge collection of resources to help pupils learn spelling patterns and commonly misspelt words. Fast paced activities and well organised resources. The pack contains well over 2 terms of literacy form-time activities.
Comprehension activities
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Comprehension activities

3 Resources
3 lessons designed to improve student ability to identify writing techniques, discuss a writer's intentions and discuss the effect of the writer's choice of words.
Analysing Persuasive Writing. GCSE English Language. Edexcel (Paper 2). A01, A02, A05
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Analysing Persuasive Writing. GCSE English Language. Edexcel (Paper 2). A01, A02, A05

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A full lesson detailing how to analyse persuasive writing. Ideal for English Language paper 1 Suitable for HA KS3 classes and KS4. An Ofsted Outstanding lesson (put into practise recently), with a lesson plan showing detailed differentiation. Edexcel English Language Specification (also attached) and grade boundaries from 3-6, which can be altered easily to accommodate HA or LA pupils. Objectives as below (fits some of AO2/AO4 criteria too). Objectives AO1: Grade 3: Identify a selection of persuasive language techniques. Grade 4: Make some comment on a persuasive language technique. Grade 5: Discuss the effect of a selection of persuasive language techniques. Grade 6: Discuss in detail the effect of a selection of persuasive language techniques on the reader and how this fits the purpose of the text. Visit my shop for more useful resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/PhilippaBrooks
Charity leaflets. Investigating persuasive writing. GCSE 1-9. English Language.
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Charity leaflets. Investigating persuasive writing. GCSE 1-9. English Language.

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A full lesson detailing how to analyse persuasive writing. Ideal for English Language paper 1 Suitable for HA KS3 classes and KS4. A recently observed Ofsted 'Outstanding' lesson, with a clear lesson plan showing detailed differentiation. Suitable for all exam boards but designed for Edexcel English Language Specification (also attached) and grade boundaries from 3-6, which can be altered easily to accommodate HA or LA pupils. Objectives as below (fits some of AO2/AO4 criteria too). Objectives AO1: Grade 3: Identify a selection of persuasive language techniques. Grade 4: Make some comment on a persuasive language technique. Grade 5: Discuss the effect of a selection of persuasive language techniques. Grade 6: Discuss in detail the effect of a selection of persuasive language techniques on the reader and how this fits the purpose of the text.
Descriptive writing. A series of lessons. Focus: Travel Writing.
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Descriptive writing. A series of lessons. Focus: Travel Writing.

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A series of 5 lessons focusing on improving pupils descriptive writing. Lesson 1 focuses on increasing pupils use of adjectives. Lesson 2-3 focus on increasing pupils use of sensory imagery. Lesson 4 focuses on figurative language. Lesson 5 focuses on using effective punctuation and sentence structures. All lessons vary tasks and activities to create fun, engaging and well-paced lessons. All lessons use the 1-9 criteria and focus on A05 and A06.
Writing to describe. A full descriptive writing lesson focusing on sensory imagery.  GCSE 1-9.
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Writing to describe. A full descriptive writing lesson focusing on sensory imagery. GCSE 1-9.

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A fast paced and engaging full lesson providing GCSE 1-9 grades for pupils to self-assess their own work. The lesson begins with a recap of descriptive techniques with a worksheet which pupils can complete individually or in pairs. Pupils then assess exemplar pieces of writing according to the 1-9 framework. The main task pupils will produce their own piece of descriptive writing (describing a chocolate bar) using the example provided. The final task is a structured peer assessment task, where pupils provide feedback for their pairs.
NQT A Level English Language essentials
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NQT A Level English Language essentials

7 Resources
A series of lesson designed to make covering the 7 frameworks of language analysis easy. All lessons come with self or peer assessed tasks to make marking a bit lighter and promote independent learners. The commentary assessment sheet is a must to help guide students and your own marking!
Travel Writing: 8 lessons focusing on non-fiction text analysis and improving persuasive and descriptive writing skills.
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Travel Writing: 8 lessons focusing on non-fiction text analysis and improving persuasive and descriptive writing skills.

3 Resources
A series of 8 lessons. 5 Lessons focusing on improving pupils descriptive writing. Lesson 1 focuses on increasing pupils use of adjectives. Lesson 2-3 focus on increasing pupils use of sensory imagery. Lesson 4 focuses on figurative language. Lesson 5 focuses on using effective punctuation and sentence structures. 3 lessons focusing on the format of Non-Fiction texts. 1 / 2- Letters and reviews 3 -Adverts. All lessons vary tasks and activities to create fun, engaging and well-paced lessons. All lessons use the 1-9 criteria and focus on A05 and A06.
A Level English. An Introduction to or the revision of the basic frameworks. Lexis, phonology, graphology, syntax, pragmatics and semantics.
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A Level English. An Introduction to or the revision of the basic frameworks. Lexis, phonology, graphology, syntax, pragmatics and semantics.

5 Resources
A series of lessons designed to fit the new AQA syllabus. Each full lesson gives an introduction to the course and a lesson in one of the basic frameworks of textual analysis. All activities are fast paced, varied, pupil led and promote independent analysis. There is a lesson plan provided for lesson and an accompanying worksheet.
NQT GCSE English Language Essentials
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NQT GCSE English Language Essentials

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Make you’re NQT year as easy as possible with this pack of ‘Outstanding’ lessons. All lessons are taken from Ofsted observed lessons receiving excellent reviews. Cover the main language analysis frameworks and familiarise your students with the main styles of writing. All lessons comprise of peer or self assessed tasks to make you’re marking a little lighter and avoid teacher-talk time. The A3 assessment grid is a clear lesson to lesson way to show progress and keep you organised with course coverage and marking.
Animal welfare: SOW focusing on persuasive writing skills and Identifying the format and content of non-fiction texts.
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Animal welfare: SOW focusing on persuasive writing skills and Identifying the format and content of non-fiction texts.

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A series of 8 lessons (Plus one assessment lesson) focusing on the topic of Animal rights and animal welfare. The SOW encourages pupils to develop their own opinions on the topic through a series of comprehension and speaking and listening activities. Pupils then apply their knowledge of persuasive techniques through a series of writing tasks, which also encourages pupils to investigate and recreate the format of a range of non-fiction texts. Lesson order: An introduction to Fables: Comprehension An introduction to Fables: Writing William Blake's Tyger Battery Hens: Speech writing Animal testing: Newspaper articles Animal Testing: Write a persuasive argument (2 lessons) Animal Welfare: Design a leaflet