This lesson looks at the 2017 coming-of-age film, ‘Lady Bird.’ The lesson includes: quiz questions, the plot analysed, genre discussion, the importance of the soundtrack, Lady Bird discussion/writing questions, teenage stereotyping questions and a fun memory starter.
Fantastic PowerPoint on writing a GRADE 9 REPORT. Also comes with a grade 9 answer on separate Word pages + highlighted versions focusing on language devices and sentence starters. The resource looks at the following:
GRADE 9 example
Sentence starters
REPORT form
REPORT conventions
DAFOREST
Stylistic devices
Lecturer tips
Common mistakes
SPAG
A great resource on writing a short story. 95-slide PowerPoint, 30 minute video and grade 8 student story included. Areas covered are written below.
Mark scheme analysis
Model answer
SPAG
Run-on sentences
Writing a memorable opening sentence
Writing a memorable final sentence
‘Strong’ verbs
Figurative language
Sensory Language
Short sentences for effect
Show, not tell
Planning sheets
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
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.
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.
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I use this in lessons for life skills and as a reading activity. Answers, PowerPoint and video included.
A 126-slide Paper 2 revision PowerPoint using extracts from An Idiot Abroad with Karl Pilkington. Extracts included. The resource also includes:
• Q1-Q6 all covered
• Wonders of the World starter
• Example questions
• Example answers
• Examiner advice
• Information retrieval
• Language analysis
86-slide PowerPoint and 32 minute video on Q1-Q6 on the EDUQAS paper 2 reading exam. The resource is focused on the November 2022 GCSE exam. The following are included:
**Exam paper link
81-slide PowerPoint
32 minute video by an EDUQAS examiner
Starter activity
Exam advice
Model answers
All extracts
Hightlighted extracts
Connotation activites
Fun & modern images**
A great resource on writing on the non-fiction writing exam. 79-slide PowerPoint, 22 minute video and model answers for all texts types included. Areas covered are written below.
Mark scheme
Model answers
SPAG
Run-on sentences
Sentence starters
Topic sentences
Stylistic devices
Planning sheets
Writing a good intro
Word Count
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.
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.