1 x basic context info sheet. 1 x Introduction to context worksheet - students are encouraged to write a definition in their own words and consider context through questions and grid-filling task. (Includes answers). 1 x Grid-filling task - students develop knowledge learned in the introduction worksheet. Can be used for independent study or group work. Ideal for GCSE / High School students.

Four worksheets / activities to refresh or recap word classes. Created for adult learners / Functional Skills students but can be used for all ages. 1 x word class table with definition and examples - I have students colour-code the groups. 1 x cut out word class terms - I use with groups of students, after cutting out I ask questions and students hold up the word to answer. 1 x Quick quiz - students circle the answer in a given sentence. 1 x Matching words to the word class.

2 x Which Sentence? Worksheets. Students are asked to link one of sentences to a given emotion or image, then think about why they chose that sentence. Full instructions are given on the worksheet, making it perfect for homework. Includes aims, so the student knows why they are completing the tasks. Ideal for GCSE / High School students. Great for developing skills in language analysis.

1 x Information sheet with quick activities to introduce the basic concept of pronouns. 1 x Worksheet with several quick tasks. 1 x Revision / Recap worksheet with questions and tasks. 1 x Grid with pronouns for students / teachers to cut out - can be used as a flip book or teacher can ask questions and students hold up the word to answer. Created for high school / adult learners / Functional Skills students as a refresher / revision.

Improve academic writing. 1 x Exam / Essay Question Key Terms including what is expected in an answer. 1 x Tips on answering the question throughout the answer. 2 x Answering the question tasks - students evaluate examples, learning what is effective when answering a question. Created for A-Level students but suitable for GCSE. Great for any subject where an essay response is needed.

16 Vocabulary Building Starter / warm-up activities. Includes a set of Power Point slides with instructions and different images for students to attach adjectives to. Students are encouraged to use the strongest or most interesting words they know. Easily add a slide to the start of an existing Power Point. There is great scope for making the task a competition. Great for group tasks, think, pair, share or individuals. Taking time to feedback and the teacher making a list using the best words offered by the class works well. Students can increase their vocab further by adding words from the group discussion.

1 x Giving a good presentation tips sheet - includes good practical advice. 1 x Blank presentation reflection log - students can reflect on what was good and what needs improvement and write down actionable ideas to improve their presentation. Space for teacher feedback too. 1 x group work sheet with 2 tasks (one for working in pairs and one for larger or whole class discussion). Created for GCSE students preparing for Speaking Exam.

1 x List of key quotes - ask your own questions or set tasks around. 1 x Key quotes analysis grid - quotes are included and students add own notes. 1 x Blank key quotes analysis grid - students can add their own quotes. 1 x Cut out flip book of key quotes - students can keep to help memorise important quotes. 1 x Key quote worksheet - includes quotes with questions.

1 x Information sheet explaining concise writing and containing practical tips. 1 x Concise writing worksheet - students are given sentences that they have to rewrite. Great to improve academic writing and practice proofreading. Includes answer sheet. 1 x Writing confidently info sheet / worksheet - gives brief info about writing confidently and includes a task where students evaluate examples of writing. Created for A-Level students but would also be suitable for GCSE students too.

1 x Information sheet about the structure of conclusions in an essay with example and questions. 1 x Example conclusions for students to evaluate - the aim is to get students finding for themselves what makes a good conclusion. 1 x Do’s and Dont’s of writing a conclusion with tips and strategies for writing them. Created for A-Level students but would also be suitable for GCSE / adult learners.

These worksheets were created for Year 10 EAL students who needed help to build vocabulary for the GCSE exams. They would be helpful to any students wishing to expand their vocabulary or to write more concisely. The set includes tasks based on 12 adjectives that can be used instead of phrases using very. Worksheet 1 is a word matching table that works well as a group activity / think, pair, share / carousal activity. Worksheet 2 is a picture match activity. I usually do this as a recap / starter in a later lesson, to see what students remember from the word matching table task. Worksheet 3 is a cloze activity / gap fill activity where students add the words to paragraphs or sentences that show what the word mean.

1 x sample email with questions to assist analysis of language. 1 x sample email with questions to assist analysis of language and structure and activities to encourage students to write an email response. 1 x sample email with no questions or activities so that you can set your own tasks or students can independently analyse the language and structure of an email. Ideal for Functional Skills students - Level 1 or Level 2.

3 x Worksheets to build vocabulary. Students match a phrase including ‘very’ to a more precise word. The three sheets cover different words so all three can be used during different lessons. Extension tasks included - students add the words to sentences or write their own. There is also a selection of Power Point slides with the tasks on if you’d prefer students follow the task from the board rather than printing handouts. I’ve found that students find the handouts handy to keep as a glossary they can refer back to. Ideal as a starter task. Created for my GCSE students who struggle with using precise vocabulary but would also work for KS3 or adult learners.

1 x Sample email - great for getting students to proofread, evaluate and amend formal emails. 1 x Sheet with 2 versions of the same email - ideal for students to compare a well-written formal email and a poorly written email. 1 x Email writing task - students have information and are asked to write an email using that information. Great for preparing for exams.

1 x Introduction to dystopian literature worksheets - questions with answer space to talk through with students. Excellent for introducing dystopian literature. 1 x Dystopian Literature Checklist - a list of typical features. Great for introducing dystopian literature and using when analysing or discussing a text. 1 x Recap / Revision questions and exam style questions.

1 x Original version with modern version - to help students understand what is being said in the prologue. 1 x Original version with modern version with definition of prologue and chorus, the purpose of the prologue and questions for students to consider about the prologue - great for encouraging students to start analysing the play. 1 x meaning match task - students match the parts of the original text to modern versions - used to help understanding. Includes answer sheet.

Great for introducing the poem to students / recap or revision session. Created for GCSE students. Line-by-line notes.

Line-by-line notes focused on the literal meaning and difficult word and phrases. Ideal for introducing the poem to students or revision.

My Last Duchess Notes. Great to use for revision / introducing the poem and meaning to students.

1 x Identifying Focus worksheet - ideal for introducing and explaining focus to students. Includes answer sheet. 1 x Focus worksheet - includes the opening paragraphs of a story. Students are asked to identify focus and answer questions as a way to prompt analysis of focus. An answer sheet is included for this worksheet. 1 x Copy of the story extract with no questions or tasks so that you can add your own tasks or use for analysis. Created for GCSE / High School students - specifically students who struggle with answering questions on structure.