A lesson on the language question (HOW…) in paper 2. It’s based on the Summer 2018 exam which looked at two articles on volcanoes. The resource includes the following: Model answer Language analysis Group activities Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text. Connotation advice Answer structure Exemplar work Exam paper and mark scheme link

A lesson on Q5 in paper 2. It’s based on the Summer 2018 exam which looked at two articles on volcanoes. The resource includes the following: Model answer Language analysis Group activities Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text. Connotation advice Answer structure Exemplar work Exam paper and mark scheme link

Very helpful for students.

An informative lesson on writing summaries.

An ‘outstanding’ lesson on question four in paper 2. This lesson uses the exam question, ‘In this extract, George Banks presents Blondin in a very positive way. How far do you agree with this view?’ It’s based on the November 2018 exam which looked at two articles on daredevils tightrope walking across Niagra Falls. There is a also an excellent examiner podcast that really benefits the students. The resource includes the following: Model answer Language analysis Group activities Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text. Connotation advice Answer structure Exemplar work Exam paper and mark scheme link

A lesson (& examiner podcast) on Q5 in paper 2. This lesson uses the exam question, ‘According to these two writers, how do the cells in these prisons add to the prisoners?’ It’s based on the Summer 2017 exam which looked at two articles on prisons. The resource includes the following: Model answer Group activities Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text. Answer structure Exam paper and mark scheme link

A fun, informative and interactive lesson on phobias. I use when interesting language questions focused on tension, drama, scariness, dramatic etc. However, could be used as a fun starter on anything. 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.

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

29-slide PowerPoint on how to get 100% on Q6 (looking at two texts = 10 marks) 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 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

Two separate PowerPoints on how to get 100% on Q2 (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 Fun starter Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text

50-slide PowerPoint on how to get 100% on Q1 & Q3 of the GCSE English Language exam based on an extract from An Idiot Abroad (extract included). The resource includes the following: Model answer Answer structure Language analysis Intro to Q2 Wonders of the World starter Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text

Fun starter. On each slide, students will see a set of words being revealed. All of them will be linked by something. As soon as they know what it is, they shout out the word!

An informative, interactive and fun lesson on Q1 of the non-fiction reading exam. This lesson looks at the exam on the theme of bicycles. I have included a lecturer podcast on the question. The lesson includes the following: - Examiner tips - Three group activities - Model answers - Extract - Fun and interesting images Exam paper & MS available online.

The language question on the paper 1 reading exam. This is for the 5 mark question. Aimed at getting a grade 5-6. Based on the first chapter of the novel JAWS by Peter Benchley. 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.

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

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

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.

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.