I made this PowerPoint based on an old pronunciation guide I found written by the BBC. It’s a guide to elements of pronunciation in the English Language that are the subject of debate. It was used by the BBC to teach newsreaders how to speak! It is very informative and will raise some laughs in the classroom. My students loved it.
A PowerPoint and resources on how to get grade 5-7 on Q3 in the exam. This is based on the NOV 2019 exam paper. This is modern, informative and interactive lesson which the students really enjoy. Exemplar material and model answer included. Extract included.
I have created a revision pack Q5 (the ‘EVALUATION’ question) in the reading fiction exam. I have used the following extracts:
TWO PAST ‘REAL’ EDUQAS EXAM EXTRACTS
ALAN PARTRIDGE: NOMAD
THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS
NO.1 LADIES’ DETECTIVE AGENCY
A revision PowerPoint looking at the paper 1 reading exam. This lesson is based on an extract from the Alan Partridge novel, Nomad. I have included the PowerPoint, model answers, examiner tips and the extract. This is for grade 4-7 learners and looks at the following question:
‘The writer has created an enjoyable short story with a satisfying ending.’ How far do you agree with this statement?
A writing pack that looks at the paper 2 writing non-fiction exam. The following are included:
LETTERS*
REPORTS
REVIEWS
SPEECHES
LEAFLETS
ARTICLES
PLANNING
STYLISTIC TECHNIQUES
SPAG
EXAM TIPS*
An in-depth PowerPoint on the ‘HOW’ question of the reading exam. This is a 5 or 8 mark question. Student answers included. Aimed at students looking for a grade 4-6.
A 31-slide PowerPoint looking at the HOW questions on the paper 1 reading exam. The resource uses an extract from the Alan Partridge book, ‘Nomad.’ It is a very funny extract which my students have loved. Exemplar answers, extract, examiner tips, interactive images, model answers all included.
A GCSE lesson on writing a persuasive speech. The question is, ‘In a recent survey, a number of people said that we would be better off without the Internet. Do you agree? You have been asked to give a talk to your classmates giving your opinions. Write would you say.’ The following is included:
43-slide PP
Common SPAG issues
Famous speech examples
Structure
Paragraphs
Language features
Planning
Writing a successful intro
A PP for students at grade 4-5. Available as a PP and Word document. The following are focused on:
Proofreading REAL student work
There / Their / They’re
Capital letters
Adding correct punctuation
Apostrophes
A Functional Skills lesson on writing a persuasive speech. The question is, ‘In a recent survey, a number of people said that we would be better off without the Internet. Do you agree? You have been asked to give a talk to your classmates giving your opinions. Write would you say.’ The following is included:
43-slide PP
Common SPAG issues
Famous speech examples
Structure
Paragraphs
Language features
Planning
Writing a successful intro
Fun anagram starter. The students are given a list of 12 landmarks. All of the letters have been jumbled up. They have an allotted time to unscramble all 12. Activity and cut-out cards included. My students love it.
A fantastic, fun & informative lesson PowerPoint which covers all punctuation. The PP is very in-depth while being student-friendly. They really enjoy it!
Sensory language resource bundle including two PPs of over 70 slides. The resource also includes a grade 9 answer and a lecturer podcast. This can be used for any writing task for GCSE English Language.
GCSE English Language Paper 1 Question 1 explanations model answer based on extracts from the following:
The Lovely Bones
One Day
No Country for Old Men
Can be used for any exam board. Extracts included plus three lecturer podcasts based on the lessons.