In this lesson, students will look at an example A* narrative for IGCSE First Language English and understand what a full mark looks like and why. Lesson’s agenda: Reading an example A* story Identifying the plot structure of the exemplar Unpicking what makes this a good short story Identifying fantasy elements in the short story Write a short, reflective review Included is a PowerPoint and student mini-booklet. This lesson is a free sample lesson for my longer narrative writing unit for Cambridge IGCSE First Language English 0500/0990. Download the full unit here: Coursework version: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13036344 Exam version: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13036397 Unit preview: https://youtu.be/whzX1Fk2skI

In this lesson, students will learn the importance of show don’t tell in narrative writing. Lesson’s agenda: Defining ‘show don’t tell’ Teacher exemplifies how to annotate an extract for show don’t tell Student annotation carousel for fantasy extracts and show don’t tell Class shares ideas from the carousel Reflection Included is a PowerPoint and student mini-booklet. This lesson is a free sample lesson for my longer narrative writing unit for Cambridge IGCSE First Language English 0500/0990. Download the full unit here: Coursework version: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13036344 Exam version: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13036397 Unit preview: https://youtu.be/whzX1Fk2skI

13 lesson unit for IGCSE First Language English 0500/0990 for Narrative Writing, specifically for Paper 2 Exam Route. The theme of this unit is fantasy narrative writing. Included is a 275 slide PowerPoint and 85 page student workbook with all activities included, such as the do nows, planning sheets, extracts, etc. Planned by an experienced 0500 teacher and IGCSE English examiner. Find me on Youtube by searching Taughtly for 0500 video lessons. Find the coursework adaptation of this same unit here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13036344 Lesson topics: Introducing the fantasy genre Show don’t tell Settings Characterisation Dialogue Plot mountain Clues and tension A* exemplar Rank ordering three example stories Generating character and setting ideas for the exam Generating story ideas based on past paper questions Timed & paced exam practice Redrafting my story Free sample lessons: Unpicking an exemplar A* story: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13037017 Identifying show don’t tell: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13037005

13 lesson unit for IGCSE First Language English 0500 for Narrative Writing, specifically for the Coursework route. The theme of this unit is fantasy narrative writing. Included is a 239 slide PowerPoint and 81 page student workbook with all activities included, such as the do nows, planning sheets, extracts, etc. Planned by an experienced 0500 teacher and IGCSE English examiner. Find me on Youtube by searching Taughtly for 0500 video lessons. Find the Paper 2 exam adaptation of this same unit here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13036397 Lesson topics: Introducing the fantasy genre Show don’t tell Settings Characterisation Dialogue Plot mountain Clues and tension A* exemplar Rank ordering three example stories Generating story ideas Planning my story Writing my story Redrafting my story Free sample lessons: Unpicking an exemplar A* story: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13037017 Identifying show don’t tell: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13037005

A review lesson that covers everything students need to know for Paper 2 (the writing paper) of IGCSE First Language English 0500. Covered in this PowerPoint: Directed Writing Descriptive Writing Narrative Writing This resource includes: 67 slide PowerPoint Revision flashcards for key takeaways Optional online review quiz Option to flip the lesson, with a link to a free 90 minute video lesson

About this resource This PowerPoint will teach students how to analyse Margaret Atwood’s poem, The City Planners, for IGCSE English in Literature 0475 Paper 1. Included in this resource: 76 slide PowerPoint with four lessons 15 page student work booklet Full-length A* exemplar essay for The City Planners

Revision lesson for Cambridge IGCSE First Language English 0500/0990, Paper 1. Each question broken down with examples, tips and tricks: Question 1: Short Answer Questions Question 1(f): Summary Writing Question 2: Vocabulary Questions Question 2(d): Language Analysis Question 3: Extended Response Give students the accompanying review quiz and video lesson for free.

My free resource gives students a set structure to gain easy marks on their Q2. Students will learn the recommended structure for IGCSE First Language English Q2(d), see an exemplar, finish off a teacher response before completing an independent practice. Finally, students will see a second exemplar and self-mark their own writing. This is aimed at teachers and students of Cambridge IGCSE First Language English 0500/0990. This resource includes: A 39 slide PowerPoint A worksheet An exemplar response A mock Q2 with mark scheme Link to my free fifty minute video lesson - want to flip this lesson? Get students to do the video lesson at home, then do feedback in class time! Link to my online quiz that reviews the new content from this lesson

My free resource gives students a five-paragraph structure to improve their descriptive writing, gaining easy marks for Content and Structure on the mark scheme. This is aimed at teachers and students of Cambridge IGCSE First Language English 0500/0990. Students will write a description of cherry blossom season, scaffolded and supported throughout This resource includes: A 72 slide PowerPoint A worksheet An exemplar A* description Stimulus video and photos This is a tried and proven lesson that has always helped my IGCSE English students to improve their descriptive writing. There’s also a link included to: My free fifty minute video lesson - want to flip this lesson? Get students to do the video lesson at home, then do feedback in class time! An online quiz that reviews the new content from this lesson