A 66 slide PowerPoint (& examiner podcast) on how to get a grade 9 on the GCSE English Language based on the summer 2017 reading exam paper. The resource also includes specific slides focusing on grade 9 examples on Q1-Q6 as well as all extracts. PowerPoint as a whole as well as 5 specific PPs for each question.
An 'outstanding' lesson on the compare question between a 21st and 19th century non-fiction text in paper 2. This fantastic lesson uses the exam question, 'Explain what we learn about the food Scott and Fogle took with them on their expeditions to the South Pole.' Comes with a lecturer podcast about the question.
The resource includes the following:
- Model answer
- Lecturer exam paper annotations and comments
- Grade 9 answer separate Microsoft Word document
- Answer structure
- Language analysis
- Group activities
- Captain Scott bio
- Examiner insight
- Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text.
- Connotation advice
- Exemplar work
The exam paper the lesson is based on the EDUQAS Ben Fogle / Robert Scott paper available at: https://susansenglish.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/5-component-2-additional-assessment-materials.pdf
A full lesson on how to write a grade 9 letter of complaint. All resources provided. The main 111 slide PowerPoint has a fun starter activity and goes through the process step-by-step in a fun way.
Six different versions of the grade 9 letter are included which focus on the following:
language techniques
DAFOREST
emotive language
paragraphs
sentence structure
sentence starters
Curley’s Wife extract annotations and analysis.
All teacher notes and annotations made on every page relating to Curley’s wife. As single PDFs or a combined one of 12 pages. An excellent tutor podcast is available on YouTube under ‘Curley’s Wife podcast.’
A 92-slide PowerPoint and resources on how to get grade 5-7 on the all the questions in the exam. This is based on the June 2018 exam paper. This is modern, informative and interactive lesson which the students really enjoy. Exemplar material and model answer included. I have included pdf version of grade 5-6 marked work. Exam paper available online.
The final question on the paper 1 reading exam. This a 10 mark question. Aimed at getting a grade 5-6. Based on the first chapter of the novel JAWS by Peter Benchley. The exam question is 'Read the whole extract. “‘The shark is the villain in the book but the writer also shows you what an impressive and beautiful animal it is.’ To what extent do you agree?”
I have included all resources which include extract, model answers, exemplar answers and a fun phobia starter activity.
Video clip of the scene in the film is on YouTube.
A great PowerPoint for revision of the paper 2 reading exam. Each question is looked at separately and in detail. Each question has an example, a structure, a sample answer and a chance for the students to have a go themselves. Works really well with my groups.
I have also included three other PowerPoints. 1) focusing on questions on paper 1 2) focusing on questions on paper 2 3) looking at exam terminology.
A fantastic revision workbook on the writing exam (letters, speeches etc.) for paper 2. The following are included:
Paper 2 overview
Letters
Leaflets
Reports
Reviews
Speeches
Articles
Individual tasks and activities
Teacher tips
Real EDUQAS exam questions
Figurative language
Sentence starters
How to impress the examiner
Grade 9 examples of each format
FInal tips
Revision PowerPoint
Podcast on Curley's Wife - Of Mice and Men.
These videos analyse extracts from chapter 2-5 involving Curley's wife. Annotated analysis inc images used in the podcasts.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-KLrlGjgyXffKKMMr8AzQPXj6r9VtmE2
Topics discussed:
Curley's wife
The colour red
Metaphors/Similes
Loneliness
Dreams
Foreshadowing
'A' grade answers
Annotated version
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.
Despite someone's silly review the documents are not the same. The answer sheet has the words underlined!!
Students need to read through a short story. They then need to pick out the homophones. Answers on attached sheet. Edited for the one mistake mentioned in the review section
A fun starter for Drama / Media / English students or tutor time. Based on the fabulous podcast where students have to answer ten questions about films. Will get a great debate going!
A collection of resources on planning a short story. The resources include:
40 slide PowerPoint
1st / 3rd person debate
Tenses
Features of narrative writing
Grade 9 exemplar
Worksheets
Writing techniques
Lecturer tips