A PowerPoint and resources on how to get grade 5-7 on Q2 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
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.
A 69-slide PP on the paper 2 reading (non-fiction exam). Each question has 2-6 exam examples with quotes an model answers. This really helped my students!
Three fantastic resources for the writing part of the GCSE English Language exam. For EDUQAS. The following topics are covered:
SPAG
QUIZZES
LETTERS
ARTICLES
SPEECHES
REPORTS
REVIEWS
SPEECHES
COLONS
INTROS
STRUCTURE
SENTENCE STARTERS
STYLISTIC DEVICES
Four Powerpoints for revision for the GCSE Nov exam. I teach EDUQAS but could be used for any board. The PowerPoints are on the following:
**PAPER 1 READING
PAPER 1 WRITING (SHORT STORY)
PAPER 2 READING
PAPER 2 WRITING**
Fantastic PowerPoint on writing a LEVEL 2 PASS LETTER. The resource looks at the following:
Letter form
Example paragraphs
Topic sentences
Closing sentence
Planning
Sentence starters
Letter form
Letter conventions
DAFOREST
Stylistic devices
Lecturer tips
Common mistakes
SPAG
Fantastic PowerPoint on writing a GRADE 9 LETTER. The resource looks at the following:
Letter form
Example paragraphs
Topic sentences
Closing sentence
Planning
Sentence starters
Letter form
Letter conventions
DAFOREST
Stylistic devices
Lecturer tips
Common mistakes
SPAG
Fantastic PowerPoint on writing a GRADE 9 REVIEW. This PowerPoint uses No Time to Die as its main theme. The resource looks at the following:
GRADE 9 review example
Mini-revision quiz
Moral Dilemma starter
A-Z movie list activity
Sentence starters
REVIEW form
REVIEW conventions
DAFOREST
Stylistic devices
Lecturer tips
Common mistakes
SPAG
Fantastic PowerPoint on writing a Functional Skills L2 REVIEW. This PowerPoint uses No Time to Die as its main theme. The resource looks at the following:
L2 review example
Mini-revision quiz
Moral Dilemma starter
A-Z movie list activity
Sentence starters
REVIEW form
REVIEW conventions
DAFOREST
Stylistic devices
Lecturer tips
Common mistakes
SPAG
Fantastic PowerPoint on writing a formal letter. Also comes with a separate letter writing quiz PowerPoint. The resource looks at the following:
Level 2 example paragraphs
Sentence starters
How to write an intro
Letter form
Letter conventions
Interview discussion points
Example structure
Stylistic devices
Lecturer tips
Common mistakes
SPAG
A lesson looking at the figurative language used in the Adele song, ‘Rolling in The Deep.’ I have used the video from ‘An Audience with Adele.’ There is also another fig lang starter included.
Two lessons on how to write a successful review using a few Louis Theroux documentaries as a theme. I have included the following:
A grade 9 model review
Language features activity
A fun starter
Structure & planning
Sentence starters
Viewing worksheets
How to write a successful intro
Movie trailer activity
Discussion topics
An in-depth PowerPoint on the ‘HOW’ question of the reading exam. This is a 5 or 8 mark question. Extract and student answers included. Aimed at students looking for a grade 4-6.
A mock exam I have made using an extract from Normal People by Sally Rooney. Exam paper, mark scheme and PowerPoint provided. Also included is a video on the mock made by an examiner.