This resources includes an 101-slide PowerPoint, EDUQAS style exam paper with extracts and a 30-min video podcast. It is based on two extracts about exciting trips made by Ben Fogle & James Cracknell. Source 1 is a trip to the South Pole, and source 2 is a rowing race across the Atlantic Ocean. All parts of the exam are covered, with model answers and examiner tips.

All points explained thoroughly with interesting tasks. The following is included: Context Images The Great Depression The American Dreams Power on the Ranch Plot points Characters The original title explained

Quiz on Fact and Opinion using the old speak and spell template. The students love it!

Two videos are available. A* writing examples video podcast: https://youtu.be/8P5fldJvmfo A tutorial examining A* (and lower band) student examples of all of the writing tasks on the GCSE English language exam. Letters, reviews, reports, articles and speeches are covered. A* writing examples - with music (no podcast): https://youtu.be/RXqTQyDZj8k Different graded examples from the WJEC writing exam. Following formats included: Letters Speeches Reports Articles Reviews

An informative & fun lesson on Figurative Language. Students learn the different types of figurative language and use this to analyse the Florence & the Machine song, ‘Free.’ All video links included. I have included the 21-slide PowerPoint, lyrics sheet and an answer sheet. I have also included a fun starter and an extension activity on language analysis.

An informative & fun lesson on anxiety. Students learn what causes panic attacks, and how can you prevent them. They will then analyse the Florence & the Machine song, ‘Free’ which is about her experiences with anxiety and panic attacks. All video links included. I have included the 21-slide PowerPoint, lyrics sheet and an answer sheet. I have also included a fun starter and an extension activity on language analysis.

A fun exercise I did to introduce travel writing. Students have to guess the wonders, research facts and then feedback. Info on each Wonder provided.

A great lesson which recaps all you need to know about narrative writing.

Purpose of text PowerPoint with video clips and texts my students have enjoyed.

An in-depth PowerPoint on the ‘HOW’ question of the reading exam. This is a 5 or 10 mark question. Model answers included. Aimed at students looking for a grade 4-6.

An in-depth PowerPoint on the ‘HOW’ question of the reading exam. This is a 5 or 10 mark question. Model answers included. Aimed at students looking for a grade 4-6.

An in-depth PowerPoint on the ‘HOW’ question of the reading exam. This is a 5 or 10 mark question. Model answers included. Aimed at students looking for a grade 4-6.

An in-depth PowerPoint on the ‘HOW’ question of the reading exam. This is a 5 or 10 mark question. Model answers included. Aimed at students looking for a grade 4-6.

An in-depth PowerPoint on the ‘HOW’ question, Q5 & Q6 of the reading exam. This is a 5 or 10 mark question. Model answers included. Aimed at students looking for a grade 4-6.

An in-depth PowerPoint on the ‘HOW’ question of the reading exam. This is a 5 or 10 mark question. Model answers included. Aimed at students looking for a grade 4-6.

An editable checklist for the the paper 2 writing. Nice and simple for students looking for a grade 4-7. Example included.

Interactive Writing to Inform lesson\n\nAlways goes down well with classes.

A detailed PowerPoint on how to write a grade 4-7 short story for the GCSE English Language exam. The following is included: Student example Teacher example Show don’t tell Sensory Language Common SPAG issues Examiner report Language features Writing an exciting opening / closing line

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!

Two in-depth Powerpoints (over 60 slides each) on how to get a grade 9 in a descriptive and / or narrative tasks. Each PowerPoint included an examiner podcast. All other resources and worksheets are included. The following topics are covered: Structure Style SPAG Figurative Language Sensory Language Show, not tell Zoom-in paragraphing Grade 9 exemplar work Creating character Exam tips