A 43-slide PowerPoint and resources on how to get grade 5-7 on the two language (HOW) questions in the exam. This is based on the NOV 2016 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 & MS available at: https://susansenglish.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/3-component-1-additional-assessment-materials.pdf

34-slide PowerPoint on how to get 100% on Q5 (looking at two texts) of the GCSE English Language exam based on an extract from An Idiot Abroad (extract included). The resource includes the following: Model answers Answer structure Language analysis SPAG starter Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text

40-slide PowerPoint on how to get 100% on Q4 (the HOW/language question) of the GCSE English Language exam based on an extract from An Idiot Abroad (extract included). The resource includes the following: Model answers Answer structure Language analysis SPAG starter Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text

Revision sheets for the paper 2 exam e.g. transactional writing and reading non-fiction.

Students must find as many words as possible using the letters in the wheel. Each word must use the hub letter and at least 2 others. Letters can be only used once. There’s a 9 letter word to find in each wordwheel. Modern and interactive PP.

Fantastic 36-slide PowerPoint on writing an ARTICLE for the paper 2 transactional writing exam. The theme of the lesson is Dream Menu where students pick their meal of choice e.g. starter, main, side, dessert, drink, most hated food etc. Example intro Example paragraph Sentence starters ARTICLE form ARTICLE conventions Stylistic devices Lecturer tips Common mistakes SPAG

A 66-slide PowerPoint on planning a successful story. This really helped my students be creative (esp. the ones who normally struggle with narratives. The following is covered: Planning Mindmaps Type of story 1st / 3rd person narrative Tenses Mark scheme Setting

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.

A 45-slide PowerPoint & Microsoft Word example on the formal report for the paper 2 transactional writing exam. The following areas are covered: Structure Planning Formal writing Example question Model answer Examiner tips Topic sentences Stylistic features Writing an introduction Model paragraphs

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.

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.

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

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 Revision pack for paper 2 reading non-fiction exam. I have included extracts from An Idiot Abroad, Free Solo and other exam extracts.

Three separate revision PowerPoints 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. The following extracts are looked at: Starter for Ten - David Nicholls The Lovely Bones - Alice Sebold Jamaica Inn - Daphne Du Maurier

A revision PowerPoint on the IMPRESSIONS question on the paper 1 reading exam. I have included the PowerPoint, grade 5-6 model answers, grade 7 model answers and an image of the extract annotated. Very helpful for students.

A fun, informative and interactive lesson on writing a letter on the topic of phobias. I have included the top ten phobias on the PowerPoint and a separate Word document. I have also included class discussion questions and a fun personality starter named ‘What Scares You The Most.’ The students love it. There is also lots of info on writing a great letter.

The students love this activity based on the TV game show ‘Catchphrase.’ The students have to guess the TV 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