This is an example of a 'Description' for the new WJEC English Language GCSE - Unit 2 Section B. Because the difference between a 'description' and 'narration' is difficult to gauge with the new definitions given, I wrote this piece so students could see a model. It has helped my students to realise the difference and to give them a model to aspire towards.

A 40 page workbook using A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens to practise WJEC English Language skills. This booklet contains Language Unit 2 proofreading exercises on the context of ACC, sequencing questions using events from the text, 'What impressions ...' questions using an extract from ACC, 'How does the writer ...' questions which help both Language and Literature examinations, 'Compare and contrast' questions, 'access, search and retrieve' questions and a list of possible character and theme questions. The resource was created because schools are not focusing so heavily on English Literature because of it no longer is used for schools' L2+. Using the Literature text to work on Language skills is an excellent way of addressing both examinations. This is an excellent workbook for lessons, homework or for catch up or tutoring sessions.

A comprehensive explanation of Tiny Tim's importance to A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. An overview of the character's importance is given using quotations from the text to support each point. Every appearance of the character is tracked and clearly explained. The importance of Tiny Tim is linked constantly to the context and how Dickens uses the character to comment on the poor in the 1840s. An excellent, attractive revision sheet that will be incredibly useful to all GCSE English Literature students.

A writing frame to help students write a speech/presentation about a hobby of their choice. Great to get Year 7 doing presentations early on in the year.

A practice National Reading Test based on the topic of War. It is a challenging test paper for Year 9 pupils that also help students practise the skills required for the new WJEC English Language GCSE. Two texts are included and the questions test a variety of GCSE style comprehension questions including sequencing, words in context, access, search and retrieve and verbal reasoning. An answer sheet is included to help students peer assess and to reduce workload.

A writing frame to help Year 7 students write a speech persuading their class to stop buying battery farmed produce. Success Criteria is also included.

2 stimulus material sheets looking almost identical to GCSE English Language Oracy Task 2 on the theme of war. The sheets contain all of the vital information about the assessment and also a range of stimulus materials to help students complete the discussion. Perfect for KS3 students to practice this oracy task before they do so in KS4. Success Criteria is also included so students know what is expected of them.

5 GCSE verbal reasoning questions and a GCSE sequencing question on the theme of war. Perfect to prepare KS3 students for the types of questions they will discover on the WJEC English Language GCSE exams. Excellent as starters.

Two essay plans (one differentiated with sentence starters and a tighter frame) for an exposition essay on the theme of war. Students are asked to consider to what extent their agree with a George Orwell quote about war. This is perfect preparation for students in KS3 to prepare for the new WJEC English Language GCSE. It would also be perfect for KS4 students. The success criteria clearly explains what is expected of students.

This resource is a 51 slide PPT to help students write an exposition/expository essay in line with the new WJEC English Language GCSE. The PPT explains clearly what an expository essay is, how to plan one effectively, how to write a good introduction, how to write excellent expository paragraphs and how to structure points with sophistication. It also contains proofreading tasks in line with the new GCSE, vocabulary extension exercises, examples of good and bad introductions and main paragraph examples. Perfect to help KS3 pupils prepare for KS4 or for KS4 students to practise their skills. The PPT focuses on an essay on War but also shows examples of an essay on Money and an essay on Footballers.

A challenging NRT for Year 9 pupils to help prepare them for the National Reading Tests and the new WJEC GCSE English Language qualification. This test requires students to read a text on the worst inventor in the world - Thomas Midgley - and answer a range of key questions including text purpose, words in context, sequencing, access search and retrieve and verbal reasoning. An answer sheet has been included to help students peer assess and to reduce workload.

A challenging NRT practice paper for Year 8 students on the theme of travel. It contains a range of questions to help prepare for the National Reading Tests but also for the new WJEC GCSE English Language qualification. Question include sequencing, words in context, access search and retrieve and verbal reasoning. An answer sheet is also included to help peer assess and reduce workload.

A National Reading Test Practice Paper based on an extract from Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. Tests lots of comprehension questions which also helps prepare for the new WJEC GCSE reading sections. Perfect for KS3.