At least a whole lesson of activities created around building a timeline. This resource is useful to help learners understand historical context in text and in relation to studying history. This lesson is very learner centred and involves more facilitation from the tutor. Learners will need some form of electronic devices for research purposes.

Perfect for GCSE English Language or Functional Skills Level 2 revision. Language Features Bingo includes 30 different game cards and can be used for up to 30 learners. The language features can be used to revise language features, language techniques and persuasive writing techniques. After each feature is called out the learners should give a definition of the technique and the winner is the first to fill their bingo card. The resource can also be used to quiz the learners on how each feature has an effect on a reader. After the quiz the learners can use their game card to guide them through a writing task, using the language features on their card. Language features included are: Rhetorical Question Repetition Alliteration Rule of Three Adjectives Powerful Verbs Comparative Direct Address Imperative Verb Exaggeration Fact Oxymoron Proper Noun Adverb Hyperbole Statistics Short Sentences Emotive Language Humour Personification Simile Metaphor Pun Onomatopoeia Anecdote Opinion Rhyme Common Noun Pronoun.

A wordsearch containing Agatha Christie novels. Ideal to use as a starter or extention task.

A wordsearch of Charles Dickens novels. Ideal to use as a starter or extention task.

A wordsearch based on the characters of Romeo and Juliet. Ideal to use as a starter or extention task.

A wordsearch containing the characters of Macbeth. Ideal to use as a starter or extention task.

A wordsearch including classic novels. Ideal to use as a starter or extention task.

A wordsearch containing the names of British poets. Ideal to use as a starter or extention task.

Three word-searches based on 16 different presentational features with colour and pictures. The word-searches have varying difficulty levels. Wordsearch One - Star shaped with 10 presentational features to find. Wordsearch Two - Large square wordsearch with 16 presentational features to find. Wordsearch Three - Large Diamond wordsearch with 11 presentational features to find. Ideal for GCSE English Language or Functional Skills Level 1-2.

This resource aims to engage learners who have difficulty in spelling or a barrier to learning during English lessons due to spelling. The Power Point is 15 slides and includes a starter and exit task. This resource looks briefly at the history of the English language in simplistic terms to give learners an understanding of why spelling is difficult today. Dictionaries will be required and the learners are also asked to work as part of a group. At least one computer needs to be available to access search engines as part of the lesson. All answers are provided unless the task is discussion based.

A huge bumper pack of my GCSE English Language revision exercises and activities. 13 resources in total. This pack includes: Work booklet on inference. Two Power Point starter activities - Revision Catchphrase and Four Picture One Word Four whole lesson Power Point with work booklet when required - X2 Writing a newspaper report Crime Journalism and Sports Day, essay writing PEA and word classes with plenty of activities to ensure the learners retain the information. Language Features Bingo Three language features wordsearches and a language features crossword A revision sheet explaining the effects language features have on a reader/text. Over £25.00 of individual resources in a bumper pack for £15.00.

Three wordsearches of varying difficulty level with colour and pictures including up to 26 different language features. 1. Star shaped wordsearch with 13 language features. 2. Diamond shaped wordsearch with 15 language features. 3. Large square wordsearch with 26 language features. Ideal for GCSE English Language and Functional Skills English Level 1/2. Improve your learners' reading skills by practising skimming and scanning. Help your learners revise in a fun, easy and engaging way.

A five page list of 25 English based quick starter questions and activities to engage learners and get them thinking.

The learners are required to complete a table on the purposes of text. The learners look at a definition of each text, a brief example and match a feature to each text. The learners then consider the audience of texts by completing a different table. Finally, the learners can choose a purpose and an audience and create their own text. A good resource to stretch and challenge learners.

Fun and engaging way for your learners to revise language features. 26 square game where the learners need to provide definitions, examples and explain how the feature effects the text/reader. Dice required to play game.

This is a lengthy resource that needs access to computers for the learners to complete. Learners are asked to research different types of writing and to comment on language features and presentational features. A different way to revise for the exam for learners who struggle with question 3 and 4 of the exam.

A wordsearch with two sets of clues. One set has normal words and one set with anagrams of the words for learner who like to be challenged. Suitable for GCSE English Language and Functional Skills.

20 writing questions for English students to attempt covering a range of text types and writing styles. Suitable for GCSE English Language and Functional Skills Level 1/2.

This resource is perfect for a new group or for a group with communication issues. Each student gets a copy of the bingo card and they have to speak to each other to match a name with the facts on the cards. Maths/English/ICT included and a healthy lifestyle is promoted. When the game is won the feedback from the class is a perfect time to start building trust with the learners or to begin a new discussion. This is one A4 bingo sheet and all learners get the same sheet to work with.