A powerpoint talking students through how to write a letter of complaint. This explores a possible structure, and demonstrates how addresses should be correctly presented. Following the information section, there is a task asking students to write a letter of complaint about a mobile phone.

An news article about the SpaceX Launch in May 2020, accompanied by a set of comprehension questions and a non-fiction writing task. Suitable for most ages and abilities, and easily adaptable where needed. A set of possible answers is included for reference.

This scheme of work is designed to cover the various learning objectives linked to the new Edexcel GCSE English (9-1) curriculum for 19th Century Fiction. Contained in it are 12 lessons, each labeled with a skills focus and a theme, along with LO's and notes for each session. The Resources mentioned within the scheme are going to be added over the coming weeks, but R1 resources are aimed for students with a D grade, and R2 resources are aimed at students with E or below grades. The PREVENT opportunities sheet is created to support establishments in identifying links to the governments PREVENT agenda.

A PowerPoint and Activity to help students understand and identify the features of adverts. The features are named and explained, and then students are required to identify them in printed ads and label and explain their reasoning.

A comprehension activity designed to help students' in KS3 and 4 develop their ability to interpret, find and identify information in a text. Easily adaptable for different abilities and age groups. ***The text is the copyright of the author***

An activity designed as a homework task for students studying instructional writing. The task asks them to direct a visitor to their school from one room to another, in a different part of the building. The rooms can be changed/adapted to fit any school.

A PowerPoint exploring the requirements of a magazine article. I used this to introduce the latest piece of controlled assessment to my GCSE group. It reminds them of what's required when writing for a magazine audience and asked them to think about the different requirements of different articles.

This resource can be used with either Higher Level KS3 students, or students in KS4. All the capital letters, full stops and paragraphs have been removed from a review of Homeland Season 1. The students just have to figure out where they should be put! Could be made easier for Lower Ability students. Article is the intellectual property of the writer (name and newspaper on the sheet)

A powerpoint full of hints and tips for students taking the Higher Tier English Language exam. The slides run through the expectations and skills being explored, and then give some tips as to how students might want to approach answering the questions in order to get their best grade. Can be used as a last minute revision aid, or adapted and used earlier in the revision process. Most of the advice can be applied to all the exam boards.

A PowerPoint detailing numerous activities involved with planning a holiday. This task is originally designed for Functional Skills groups, or groups of intervention students who need support with basic tasks and following instructions. However, this is great for KS3 students, or groups who need a settling in or holiday task.

This PowerPoint is designed to explain the different sentence types and explore how students can adapt the way they start their sentences. Perfect to use at the start of a new school year, as part of your 'back-to-basics' reminder lessons. Also, great for Lower Ability students to help them easily improve their sentences.

A set of five novel extracts (all copyrights to the authors) from classic fiction to exam board favourites, each with their key punctuation marks missing. The tasks are easily adaptable, and answers are included.

A basic PowerPoint explaining what, when and how to use paragraphs in writing. The PowerPoint also demonstrates a method for planning a paragraph and a task for students to demonstrate their understanding.

A task designed to develop students' ability to answer Section A of Paper 1 of GCSE English Language (for most UK exam boards). It focuses on delivering an extract and questions that highlight the author and how they have used language, structure and form in the text.

A PowerPoint to explain and demonstrate how writing triplets can be used to identify the purpose of any type of writing. Used with students to introduce the idea and give them an understanding of how they can use them in their writing. Easily adaptable and, in my experience, a great way of getting the purposes to ‘stick’ in students’ memories.

An activity designed to help students understand difficult words. The students are asked to try and work out what the word means just by seeing it in a sentence/in context. Can be easily adapted, or students who are struggling can use a dictionary for additional support.

A PowerPoint exploring: what travel writing is, what it involves, how to plan to write a travel guide, and a travel guide task. Can be easily adapted for all ages and abilities.

An extract from the novel Twilight by Stephanie Meyer with questions attached. The questions explore all aspects of the novel and the authors writing style, including language and literal meanings. ***The extract is the copyright of the author.***

A PowerPoint and accompanying activity sheet looking at the students' ability to identify the TAP (Text Type, Audience, Purpose) of any extract*. The students will be expected to identify the TAP of the extracts, before completing other tasks, all of which link to exam revision and the possible questions they will be asked. Can be easily adapted for different ability groups. *You will need to select up to 4 text extracts to use with the PowerPoint.

An extract from the novel Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen with questions attached. The questions explore all aspects of the novel and the authors writing style, including language and literal meanings. ***The extract is the copyright of the author and her estate.***