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I'm an English teacher who enjoys creating resources. I create things mainly for GCSE English Language and Functional Skills. I also teach creative writing and I like to look at ways for my learners to improve their writing. I have been teaching for six years and I like to make complex material as simple as possible for my learners.

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I'm an English teacher who enjoys creating resources. I create things mainly for GCSE English Language and Functional Skills. I also teach creative writing and I like to look at ways for my learners to improve their writing. I have been teaching for six years and I like to make complex material as simple as possible for my learners.
GCSE English Language Starter Bumper Pack
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GCSE English Language Starter Bumper Pack

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Huge bumper pack of lesson starters for GCSE English Language legacy and new exam. This pack includes: Catchphrase Four Pictures One Word 4 Language Features Wordsearches British Authors Wordsearch Neologisms Task Sheet Ice Breaker Bingo 25 Quick Starter Ideas Book Quiz. Each resource normally costs £2.00. This pack includes £18.00 worth of resources for £7.00. Bargain!
Starter Ice Breaker Bingo
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Starter Ice Breaker Bingo

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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.
AQA GCSE English Language Foundation Revision Bumper Pack
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AQA GCSE English Language Foundation Revision Bumper Pack

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This resource has plenty of games/puzzles and revision activities. Rather than purchase each resource for £2.00 get this Bumper Pack. Four Picture One Word Starter. Catchphrase Starter Language Features Snakes and Ladders Language Feature Wordsearch X 4 Presentational Feature Wordsearch X 3 Language Features Crossword Language Feature Quick Revision Table with Effects on the Reader Practise Inference Workbooklet Revision Activity for Question 3 and 4. Normally worth £20.00. Buy now for £7.00
Language Features Wordsearch/Anagrams
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Language Features Wordsearch/Anagrams

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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.
AQA GCSE English Language Foundation Revision Question 3 and 4
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AQA GCSE English Language Foundation Revision Question 3 and 4

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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.
GCSE English Language Purpose and Audience
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GCSE English Language Purpose and Audience

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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.
GCSE English Language Revision Games and Puzzles
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GCSE English Language Revision Games and Puzzles

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Bumper pack of games and puzzles to revise English Language GCSE or Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2. Pack includes: Language feature snakes and ladders Four language feature based wordsearches Three presentational features based wordsearches Two starter activities, English based Catchphrase and Four Pictures One Word. Language features bingo for up to 30 students. A game to practise the use of imperative verbs Language features crossword. These resources are all available to buy separately. £16.00 of resources for £6.00.
25 English Quick Starters
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25 English Quick Starters

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A five page list of 25 English based quick starter questions and activities to engage learners and get them thinking.
AQA  GCSE English Language Foundation Activity/Revision Bumper Pack
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AQA GCSE English Language Foundation Activity/Revision Bumper Pack

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A huge bumper pack of resources for the revision of the AQA GCSE English Language Foundation paper. ***Warning*** This is by no means a definitive pack of resources for the GCSE but it is a bumper pack of my resources for people who want to save money, rather than purchasing all of them. This makes it EXTREMELY good value for money. Please read carefully and consider carefully before purchasing because I sell these resources to help not offend. Resources include: Three whole lessons, two activities, seven games/puzzles and two resources to focus on revision. The pack includes two resources on writing a newspaper article, word classes, language features, presentational features and inference. Over £25.00 of resources for £15.00.
GCSE English Language Revision/Activity Bumper Pack
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GCSE English Language Revision/Activity Bumper Pack

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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.
GCSE English - Spelling Explained
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GCSE English - Spelling Explained

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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.
GCSE English Language - Language Features Wordsearch - Pack of Three
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GCSE English Language - Language Features Wordsearch - Pack of Three

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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.
GCSE English Presentational Features Wordsearch Pack of Three
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GCSE English Presentational Features Wordsearch Pack of Three

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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.
GCSE English Language Point Evidence Analysis
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GCSE English Language Point Evidence Analysis

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A whole lesson on writing essays using PEA including a starter activity and research using the internet. 21 slides. The starter activity involves putting the number 10 at one side of the classroom and 0 at the other side of the classroom and the classroom needs to be cleared on one side to allow the learners change to decide where they stand on the scale of 0-10. Learners are encouraged to write extensive paragraphs. The learners are guided through the process of writing an essay. This lesson is ideal for GCSE English Language and learners who are just starting to write essays.
New Words in the Language (Neologisms)
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New Words in the Language (Neologisms)

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This resource consists of a front cover, a worksheet and an answer sheet. Ideal for engaging learners with new language and spoken language for GCSE English Language or Functional Skills English. The worksheet involves the learners completing a table of 21 new words, providing definitions and deciding if each word is formal or informal. This resource can then lead on to an informal writing task. The learners are asked if they would use each word online, with friends or in a formal environment and this resource promotes lots of discussion. It could be used as preparation for a speaking and listening activity on neologisms. The new words included could allow for a discussion on internet safety.
Jargon
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Jargon

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A one page resource on jargon suitable for GCSE and Functional Skills. The worksheet has an example of jargon used in climate change and gives examples of jargon for the students to define.
GCSE English Four Picture One Word Starter
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GCSE English Four Picture One Word Starter

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Interesting and engaging starter activity based on four pictures leading to one word for the learners to guess. These 8 slides with varying difficulty levels make a starter activity to get your learners thinking. The learners should recognise the format of the game where letters are provided to fill the answer boxes. This is suitable for GCSE English learners and Functional Skills Level 2. It takes about 20 minutes to complete although learners could go on to make their own slides. Answers are provided on the final slide.