A detailed PowerPoint lesson/revision aid with particular focus on QUESTION 2 of the Cambridge English Language iGCSE Paper 2 (0500/0522) Extended Tier Examination. Includes Examiners’ Comments, the Marking Criteria, Step-By-Step PLANNING, and ANALYSIS of the EFFECTS of LANGUAGE. In addition, this includes USEFUL PHRASES to GLUE ideas together, a selection of ABSTRACT NOUNS to describe ATMOSPHERE together with a suggested WRITING FRAMEWORK, EXAMPLES and SENTENCE STARTERS in response to a given question.

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 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).

A user-friendly resource outlining the main FUNCTIONS of the DASH. Includes tasks based on clear model examples of when to use this form of punctuation correctly.

An easy-to-follow PowerPoint Lesson/Presentation focusing on IDENTIFYING and CREATING METAPHORS in POETRY. Includes a SPAG activity (KS3 Level), an EXAMPLE of a relevant POEM together with various TASKS and CHALLENGES based on METAPHORS. Students are finally given the opportunity to create their own POEMS using METAPHORS with the help of a choice of given topics.

A Selection of FICTION and NON-FICTION TEXTS based on the THEME of ‘LOVE THROUGH THE AGES’. Suitable for KS3 LEVEL and are geared towards preparing students for KS4 and the EDUQAS GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE SYLLABUS (COMPONENTS 1 and 2). Specific focus on A01 simple comprehension questions including a SPAG focused question. Fantastic resources to set as HOMEWORK TASKS or as part of SCHEMES OF WORK based on the THEME of ‘LOVE THROUGH THE AGES’. Texts include a SPEECH based on Friendship, a LETTER from a soldier to his wife during WW1 together with an EXTRACT based on Michael Caine’s personal experiences of being an evacuee during WW2.

A handy resource based on creating PEE Paragraphs on the character of Lennie in 'Of Mice and Men' for Literature coursework or controlled assessments. Includes useful words and phrases to help create PEE paragraphs, an example of a PEE Paragraph, the structure and themes of the novel and a possible essay plan .

A detailed PowerPoint Presentation/Revision Aid based on USEFUL VOCABULARY, STRUCTURAL DEVICES, THEMES and LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES used in the play in preparation for the IGCSE EDUQAS LITERATURE Examination, COMPONENT 1, SECTION A (Shakespeare). Included is a well-structured model PEELE PARAGRAPH together with an EXAMPLE of a typical examination question.

A PowerPoint Presentation/Lesson (KS3) based on UNDERSTANDING and RECOGNISING the DIFFERENCE between AUXILLIARY VERBS and MAIN VERBS. Particular focus on the theme of 'Outcasts and Outsiders'. Tasks include creating relevant sentences and recognising these important Parts of Speech in the well-known poem ‘Give’ by Simon Armitage.

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.

Another easy-to-follow PowerPoint Lesson/Presentation focusing on IDENTIFYING and using PRESENT PARTICIPLES in CREATIVE WRITING. Includes a SPAG activity (KS3 Level), an EXAMPLE of a relevant and well-known POEM (‘Island Man’by Grace Nicholls) together with various TASKS and CHALLENGES based on using PRESENT PARTICIPLES. Students are finally given the opportunity to create their own POEMS using PRESENT PARTICIPLES with the help of a choice of given topics.

A useful handout with a selection of historical, social and contextual detail based on the novel. Handy for GCSE/’A’ Level English Literature coursework/controlled assessments and can be integrated into students' PEE Paragraphs and Literature essay structures.

A useful Powerpoint Presentation based on the iGCSE Cambridge English Language Extended Tier Exam (0500/0522). Some handy advice and tips for students preparing for Questions 1, 2 and 3.

A step-by-step guideline/essay plan based on the theme of APPEARANCE VS REALITY in the play ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ with particular focus on Act 3, scene 2. Includes a QUOTE BANK and reference to STRUCTURAL and LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES used in the play. A handy resource in preparation for any Key Stage 4/GCSE English Literature assignment/ or piece of coursework.

FANTASTIC, EASY-TO-FOLLOW resources for KS3 students in preparation for a READING ASSESSMENT based on the novel ‘Stone Cold’ by Robert Swindells. Particular focus on the question: ‘How does Swindells reveal sympathy for Link in the novel?’ This includes an outline of the MAIN THEMES, an EXAMPLE of a PEEZER Paragraph, useful VOCABULARY and a suitable READING ASSESSMENT PLAN to STRUCTURE students’ RESPONSES successfully.

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.

ANOTHER NEW EDUQAS GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPONENT 2 PRACTICE EXAMINATION PAPER (NON-FICTION and TRANSACTIONAL TEXTS). Section A focuses on the THEME of ‘CHILD LABOUR’ and includes a 21st CENTURY NEWS ARTICLE based on the EXPLOITATION of CHILD LABOUR in SWEAT SHOPS and a 19th CENTURY REPORT based on CHILD LABOUR in MINES and FACTORIES. Includes typical EXAMINATION QUESTIONS based on BOTH texts. Section B focuses on the same THEME and students are expected to write both a GUIDE and an INFORMAL LETTER accordingly. Both sections meet the required Assessment Objectives according to the current Eduqas Examination Criteria.

Another useful worksheet which provides suggested EXAMPLE PARAGRAPHS in response to the EFFECT of STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES in poetry. Based on the war poems from the Eduqas Poetry Anthology: ‘The Manhunt’, ‘Mametz Wood’, ‘Dulce et Decorum Est’ and ‘The Soldier’. A step-by-step guide using EXAMPLES to DESCRIBE and COMPARE Structural Techniques in poetry, TWO TASKS (which could be tweaked) and some USEFUL WAR POETRY VOCABULARY to aid students in their explanations of EFFECT.

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.

An easy to follow PowerPoint outline and breakdown of the NEW WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Language and English Literature Course 2015 onwards.