Another handy resource and lesson based on the theme of ‘Schools in Literature’ and the use of RHETORICAL QUESTIONS at KS3 Level (Year 7). Particular focus on SPAG, various differentiated tasks with reference to the poem ‘First Day at School’ by Roger McGough.

An EASY-TO-FOLLOW Power Point resource based on the Eduqas GCSE English Language - Component 3 (Spoken Language). Includes the ASSESSMENT CRITERIA, suggested TOPICS, PLANNING and PREPARATION ACTIVITIES and suitable LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES and CONNECTIVES to make students’ presentations more SOPHISTICATED and SUCCESSFUL.

A handy resource and lesson based on understanding and recognising NOUNS (COMMON, PROPER and ABSTRACT) and the theme of ‘Schools in Literature’ at KS3 Level. Particular focus on SPAG, various differentiated tasks with reference to the poem ‘Dunce’ by Robert William Service.

A PowerPoint Presentation/Lesson (KS3) based on UNDERSTANDING and RECOGNISING various SOUND DEVICES including ALLITERATION, ONOMATOPOEIA and SIBILANCE in relation to the theme ‘Around the World’. Particular focus on SPAG, creating SENTENCES using these devices and recognising and EXPLAINING their EFFECT in the poem ‘Blessing’ (Imtiaz Dharkar).

Particular focus on using THE SENSES in POETRY (KS3) with reference to the theme 'Love Through the Ages' and the poem ‘Sonnet 130’ (William Shakespeare). Includes a SPAG activity, exploring the SENSES in given IMAGERY and creating PEE Paragraphs using evidence from the poem.

A PowerPoint Presentation/Lesson based on the THEME of HEROES (Year 7). Particular focus on the Learning Objective: Identifying ADJECTIVES and their importance in CREATIVE WRITING and POETRY. Activities include correcting common SPAG errors, identifying ADJECTIVES in given sentences and a THESAURUS ACTIVITY with reference to the poem ‘The Poet as a Hero’ by Siegfried Sassoon.

A handy resource and lesson based on EXTENDED METAPHORS at KS3 Level (Year 7) and the theme of 'Family'. Particular focus on SPAG, various differentiated tasks with reference to the poem ‘Quilt’ by Janet Wong.

A great KS3 PowerPoint resource based on understanding and recognising ADVERBS in relation to the theme of ‘All the World’s a Stage’. Particular focus on a related SPAG task, a lesson based on where ADVERBS are usually positioned in given sentences; recognising them in the poem ‘The Acrobat’ by Melanie Henderson and finally producing poems using ADVERBS based on a hobby or personal experience.

ANOTHER EDUQAS GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPONENT 2 PRACTICE EXAMINATION PAPER (NON-FICTION and TRANSACTIONAL TEXTS). Section A focuses on ‘THEFT’ and includes a 21st CENTURY NEWS ARTICLE published in ‘The Guardian’ based on the Grenfell Tower Disaster and a 19th CENTURY LETTER published in ‘The Times’. Includes typical EXAMINATION QUESTIONS based on BOTH texts. Section B focuses on the same THEME and this time, students are expected to write a REPORT and a DIARY ENTRY accordingly. Both sections meet the required Assessment Objectives according to the current Eduqas Examination Criteria.

A NEW EDUQAS GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPONENT 2 PRACTICE EXAMINATION PAPER (NON-FICTION and TRANSACTIONAL TEXTS). Section A focuses on the THEME of ‘The American Civil War’ and includes a 19th CENTURY LETTER written by a soldier to his family, a 21st CENTURY EXTRACT from an ARTICLE aired on a Radio Station and typical EXAMINATION QUESTIONS based on BOTH texts. Section B focuses on the same THEME and students are expected to write both a LETTER and a SPEECH accordingly. Both sections meet the required Assessment Objectives according to the current Eduqas Examination Criteria.

A series of COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS based on the poem ‘The Soldier’ by Rupert Brooke. Useful to check students’ understanding after annotating the poem in class. Includes relevant questions based on HISTORICAL/CONTEXTUAL detail, MEANING, THEMES, POETIC LANGUAGE, STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES and the EFFECT on the reader.

A series of COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS based on the poem ‘London’. Useful to check students’ understanding after annotating the poem in class. Includes the poem and relevant questions based on CONTEXTUAL detail, MEANING, POETIC LANGUAGE, STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES and the EFFECT on the reader.

A simple table and gap-filling exercise focusing on WORD FAMILIES and the CONVERSION of PARTS OF SPEECH (based on NOUNS, ADJECTIVES, VERBS and ADVERBS). A great resource which includes HANDY TIPS to enable students to successfully identify and convert PARTS OF SPEECH.

A series of COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS based on the poem ‘Valentine’ by Carol Anne Duffy. Useful to check students’ understanding after annotating the poem in class. Includes the poem and relevant questions based on CONTEXTUAL detail, MEANING, POETIC LANGUAGE, STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES and the EFFECT on the reader.

A NEW EDUQAS GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPONENT 2 PRACTICE EXAMINATION PAPER (NON-FICTION and TRANSACTIONAL TEXTS). Section A focuses on the THEME of ‘ABORIGINAL LIFE’ and includes a 19th CENTURY DIARY ENTRY written by an Aboriginal Hunter, a 21st CENTURY EXTRACT from an ARTICLE based on funds needed for Aboriginal funerals and typical EXAMINATION QUESTIONS based on BOTH texts. Section B focuses on the same THEME and students are expected to write both a SPEECH and a FORMAL LETTER accordingly. Both sections meet the required Assessment Objectives according to the current Eduqas Examination Criteria.

A series of COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS based on the poem ‘The Manhunt’. Useful to check students’ understanding after annotating the poem in class. Includes relevant questions based on HISTORICAL/CONTEXTUAL detail, MEANING, POETIC LANGUAGE, STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES and the EFFECT on the reader.

A series of COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS based on ‘She Walks in Beauty’ by Lord Byron. Useful to check students’ understanding after annotating the poem in class. Includes the excerpt and relevant questions based on CONTEXTUAL detail, MEANING, POETIC LANGUAGE, STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES and the EFFECT on the reader.

A Reading Assessment for KS3 students based on the novel ‘Abomination’ and how Martha and Scott have to deal with a crisis situation (with particular focus on Chapters 50-51). Includes an essay plan, useful vocabulary and an example of a PEELE Paragraph. The ‘Magic Sheet’ is another useful resource for this assessment which can be found in my collection of Premium Resources.

ANOTHER EDUQAS GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPONENT 2 PRACTICE EXAMINATION PAPER (NON-FICTION and TRANSACTIONAL TEXTS). Section A focuses on ‘The Natural Landscape’ and includes a 21st CENTURY ONLINE NEWS ARTICLE based on Wind Farms and a 19th CENTURY LETTER written in 1818 by the famous ROMANTIC POET, JOHN KEATS to his younger brother, Tom Keats, during a walking tour of Scotland. Includes typical EXAMINATION QUESTIONS based on BOTH texts. Section B focuses on the same THEME and this time, students are expected to write A FORMAL LETTER and a GUIDE accordingly. Both sections meet the required Assessment Objectives according to the current Eduqas Examination Criteria.

Another NEW EDUQAS GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPONENT 2 PRACTICE EXAMINATION PAPER (NON-FICTION and TRANSACTIONAL TEXTS). This time Section A focuses on the THEME of ‘HOT AIR BALLOONING’ and includes an 19th CENTURY AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL EXTRACT from the book ‘Travels in the Air’ written by James Glaisher and a 21st CENTURY ONLINE NEWS ARTICLE published in ‘Travel Destinations’ in ‘The Telegraph’ based on the DANGERS of BALLOON FLIGHTS. Includes typical EXAMINATION QUESTIONS on BOTH texts. Section B focuses on the same THEME and students are expected to write both a FORMAL LETTER and a REVIEW accordingly. Both sections meet the required Assessment Objectives according to the current Eduqas Examination Criteria.