An informative, interactive and fun lesson on Q1 of the non-fiction reading exam. This lesson looks at the Ben Fogle survival exam. Comes with a great lecturer podcast. The lesson includes the following: Examiner tips Three group activities Model answers Extract Fun and interesting images Exam paper available at: https://susansenglish.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/5-component-2-additional-assessment-materials.pdf

An informative, interactive and fun lesson on Q1 of the non-fiction reading exam. This lesson looks at a question based on the Northern Lights. The lesson includes the following: Examiner tips Three group activities Model answers Extract Fun and interesting images.

A PowerPoint and resources on how to get 100% on the second question in the exam. This is the IMPRESSIONS question. This is based on the June 2017 exam paper on Ruby and the fire. This is modern, informative and interactive lesson which the students really enjoy.

A PowerPoint and resources on how to get 10/10 on the third and fourth question in the exam. This is the language question which both begin with 'HOW...' This is based on the June 2017 exam paper on Ruby and the fire. This is modern, informative and interactive lesson which the students really enjoy.

A PowerPoint and resources on how to get 5/5 on the first question in the exam. This is based on the June 2017 exam paper on Ruby and the fire. This is modern, informative and interactive lesson which the students really enjoy.

Two separate 50 slide PowerPoints on the language 'HOW' questions on the paper 1 exam. There is a lecturer podcast also provided by a GCSE examiner. Grade 9 answer analysis.

46 page PowerPoint on the EVALUATION question on the paper 1 exam. There is a lecturer podcast also provided by a GCSE examiner. Grade 9 answer analysis.

PowerPoint on writing a film review. I have used this for 16+ learners but could be used for younger. I do not own the film clips! Copyright etc.

Functional Skills revision PowerPoint for Writing Level 2. Includes: Writing Checklist Marked exams from Edexcel Information from Edexcel textbooks

Family Fortunes PowerPoint with real questions from the show and English questions relating to the Functional Skills exams. Also included is an MP3 of the old buzzer sound.

A PowerPoint consisting of funny (and real) exam answers from students. A what not to do guide!

Fact and Opinion revision PowerPoint Always goes down well classes.

Short PowerPoint on biographies and autobiographies with a few topical examples.

An explanation of the meaning of the title 'Of Mice and Men'. The original title 'Something that happened' is also analysed. A tutor podcast based on this topic is here: https://youtu.be/PN1j35KYhcQ

A -E grade controlled assessments marked by AQA and WJEC examiners. Marks and assessor commentaries included.

A short revision video on writing PEEs (+ context and 'zooming in') for a controlled assessment on 'Of Mice and Men'. It is also available at https://youtu.be/Jg2bXs8EVHI

An intro to the topic of narrative for GCSE English Language. It includes an in-depth PowerPoint, grade 9 exemplar work and a lecturer podcast.

Really fun activity the students love!

Revision video podcasts on the writing tasks that could appear in the GCSE English Language writing exam. Each video includes: Exemplar work (inc. A* answers Past exam questions Revision activities Interesting images Lecturer tutorial Letters: https://youtu.be/JUyRL4nUAJg Speeches: https://youtu.be/qKCiyeyfG4k Reports: https://youtu.be/dyFGa_c_WVA Articles: https://youtu.be/9rOTr4BYfoQ Reviews: https://youtu.be/x-4VCFhMNLY

A great PowerPoint on the topic. Examples included.