A 47-slide PowerPoint & Microsoft Word examples on the SPEECH for the paper 2 transactional writing exam. The following areas are covered: Structure Planning Example question Model answers Examiner tips Topic sentences Stylistic features Writing an introduction Model paragraphs

L1 & L2 Functional Skills Reading Revision From an EDI exam

A great resource on writing a short story. 95-slide PowerPoint, 30 minute video and grade 8 student story included. Areas covered are written below. Mark scheme analysis Model answer SPAG Run-on sentences Writing a memorable opening sentence Writing a memorable final sentence ‘Strong’ verbs Figurative language Sensory Language Short sentences for effect Show, not tell Planning sheets

An 138-slide PowerPoint on how to get a grade 9 on the GCSE English Language based on the summer 2018 reading exam paper. Other more general revision PowerPoint included.

An 'outstanding' lesson on Figurative Language. The following is included: Fun metaphor or simile Catchphrase starter Sarah Close music activity (great song for teens!) Jigsaw learning task Group activities Celeb writing activity Bad similes fun task

This lesson looks at writing a successful film review. I have based my lesson on the 2022 Oscar winning movie, CODA. The resource includes the following: Review structure Definition Example paragraphs Example intro Writing features Planning The themes of the movie.

Four separate revision sheets for the transactional writing exam e.g. letter and article. The following is included: Key tips Exam questions Model answers Model structure Intro advice Stylistic features SPAG

The students love this activity based on the TV game show ‘Catchphrase.’ The students have to guess the movie catchphrases / puzzles. They have 12 to complete! I have included the PowerPoint and the cut-out sheet.

Fantastic PowerPoint lesson and L2 pass example on writing a REVIEW. Also comes with a podcast from an examiner. The resource looks at the following: GRADE 9 example Sentence starters LEAFLET form LEAFLET conventions DAFOREST Stylistic devices Lecturer tips Common mistakes SPAG

My lessons for the transactional writing tasks. In each PowerPoint I have included exam questions, model answers, discussion points and grade 9 examples. The following are covered: Letter Speech Leaflet Review Report

A 115-slide PowerPoint on every question in the paper 1 exam inc. the short story. All questions have at least two model answers. Tips, structures, answers and extracts all included.

A 77-slide PowerPoint on every question in the paper 2 exam. All questions have at least two model answers. Tips, structures and answers.

Fantastic PowerPoint on writing a L2 REPORT. Also comes with a grade 9 answer on separate Word pages + highlighted versions focusing on language devices and sentence starters. The resource looks at the following: L2 example Sentence starters REPORT form REPORT conventions DAFOREST Stylistic devices Lecturer tips Common mistakes SPAG

Two separate PowerPoints on how to get a grade 5-9 on Q6 of the GCSE English Language exam based on the June 2019 reading exam paper. I have also included a PowerPoint looking at an extract from Free Solo for Q6 (both extracts included). The resource includes the following: Model answers Answer structure Language analysis Group activities Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text.

A revision PowerPoint on the IMPRESSIONS question on the paper 1 reading exam. I have included the PowerPoint, the extract, grade 5-8 model answers and the extract annotated. Very helpful for students. Based on The Silence of the Lambs.

A 79-slide PowerPoint on the GCSE English Language paper 1 exam. Excellent for exam practise. The resource is split into 5 parts for each specific question. Each question (e.g. bullet point, impressions, HOW etc) has 5-8 practise questions and model answers. Worked very well with my students. I have used the following extracts: THREE PAST ‘REAL’ EDUQAS EXAM EXTRACTS JAWS JURASSIC PARK TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD THE LOVELY BONES ALAN PARTRIDGE: NOMAD THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS NO.1 LADIES’ DETECTIVE AGENCY

Great lesson on movie review. I have used the 2016 film 'Arrival' for this lesson. Clips included as well as a grade 9 example.

Based on the classic TV programme, this quiz asks the students questions on spelling, punctuation and grammar. Makes the topic fun and competitive!!

A fantastic and benficial PowerPoint lesson on handwriting. The following are included: - What is handwriting? - Progression in handwriting - Main issues that may arise - Strategies that can support/help - Where to find further advice

An outstanding collection of resources on narrative openings for GCSE English Language. The following are included in the resource bundle: 68 slide PowerPoint Fun starter quiz on famous opening to films/TV/ books (they love this!) Different methods for a fantastic opening line Grade 9 exemplar with analysis of first paragraph Language techniques and sensory language An activity on the ten best opening lines in fiction Shaun of the Dead 'show don't tell' activity