A handy resource and lesson based on NARRATIVE VOICE (1st and 3rd Person) at KS3 Level (Year 7). Particular focus on SPAG, various differentiated tasks with reference to the poem ‘Song of the Old Mother’ by William Butler Yeats.

A user-friendly tutorial based on Commonly Misused Words. Includes a table containing pairs of words which are often confused in meaning, model examples of sentences to show their meanings correctly and tasks to test students’ understanding. Another handy resource suited to SPAG at KS3 Level.

A useful and valuable resource for all students when responding to any text (Fiction and Non-Fiction) in preparation for ANY Reading Assessment. This will help to develop students’ EXPLANATIONS in a more structured, sophisticated and insightful way.

A user-friendly tutorial based on identifying Prepositions of Place and Time. Includes model sentences, students’ tasks and tables giving examples of both Prepositions of Place and Time. Great for SPAG at KS3 Level.

A user-friendly resource outlining the main FUNCTIONS of COLONS and SEMI-COLONS. Includes tasks based on clear model examples of when to use these forms of punctuation correctly. Great for SPAG at KS3 Level.

An Eduqas iGCSE English Language, Component 2a (19th and 21st Century Non-Fiction Texts Reading) Practice Examination Paper based on the theme of PHONES. Includes a 19th Century Advertisement: ‘The Acoustic Telephone’, a controversial 21st Century Magazine Article: ‘Why I Can Survive Without a Smartphone’ and typical Component 2a examination questions based on both texts.

A user-friendly tutorial/lesson starter based on The ACTIVE and PASSIVE voices. Includes a clear explanation of the DIFFERENCE between the two (with reference to SUBJECT, OBJECT and the change in the MAIN VERB) together with model EXAMPLES of sentences and a task to test students’ understanding. Another handy resource suited to SPAG at KS3 Level.

A thought-provoking PowerPoint presentation based on the poem ‘Blessing’ by Imtiaz Dharker. Particular focus on how Third World Cultures suffer as a result of lack of water, the poet’s life experience, her intentions and inspirations when she wrote the poem and various appropriate and meaningful quotes and questions relating to the poem itself. This has proven to be a very successful introductory lesson to Different Cultures Poetry at both Key Stage 3 and 4 levels.

Another useful powerpoint resource based on both DESCRIPTIVE and PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES. Includes DEFINITIONS and EXAMPLES for each one. A great aid for recognising, understanding and using DESCRIPTIVE and PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES to improve students’ Reading and Writing skills in both FICTION and NON-FICTION. Very USER-FRIENDLY and has proved to be a FANTASTIC resource for all KS3 and KS4 students preparing, analysing and revising for any READING or WRITING ASSESSMENT/EXAMINATION.

A series of introductory lessons, resources and various tasks based on a Scheme of Work called ‘Schools in Literature’. Particular focus on What Makes a Good Teacher, extracts from Roald Dahl’s novel ‘Boy’, Autobiographical Writing, What Schools Were Like Over a Hundred Years Ago (Victorian England) , Corporal Punishment Within Schools, extracts from Charlotte Bronte’s novel, ‘Jane Eyre’ and other poems reflecting various school experiences over the years. Could be used in conjunction with my PowerPoint Presentation based on the debate ‘Corporal Punishment in Schools – Agree or Disagree?’ This can also be downloaded from BTMMADSTUFF’S shop.

A useful Creative Writing resource suitable for Assignment 2, iGCSE Cambridge English Language (0500/0522) or can be adapted to suit any Creative Writing assignment. This is based on ‘The Hunger Games’ from the viewpoint of Katniss. Offers a detailed PowerPoint Presentation which includes a bank of useful verbs, adverbs, adjectives and nouns plus a focus on using varied sentence structures, personification and pathetic fallacy to make students’ writing interesting, original and more imaginative.

Another useful PRESENTATION/RESOURCE based on RECOGNISING and SELECTING PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE in a FORMAL SPEECH (Donald Trump’s Victory Speech Nov 2016). Particular focus on the NEW EDUQAS iGCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE SYLLABUS, COMPONENT 2. Includes controversial quotations, step-by step-tasks, ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES and specific PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE DEVICES used in SPEECHES. In addition, a copy of an edited version of Trump’s speech plus an added VIDEO LINK of the speech itself attached. A good comparison with Barack Obama’s Campaign Speech 2007 (see additional resource in my shop). Could be adapted to suit any SOW or ENGLISH iGCSE SYLLABUS based on the READING and WRITING of SPEECHES and identifying PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES.

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 useful Powerpoint presentation based on the iGCSE Cambridge English Language Core Tier Examination (0500/0522). Some handy advice and tips for students preparing for Questions 1 and 2.

A great INTRODUCTORY lesson based on RECOGNISING and SELECTING PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE in a FORMAL SPEECH (Barack Obama’s Campaign Speech 2007). Particular focus on the NEW EDUQAS iGCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE SYLLABUS, COMPONENT 2. Includes a detailed Power Point Presentation with step-by step-tasks, Assessment Objectives and specific Persuasive Devices used. In addition, a copy of an EDITED version of the speech plus an added VIDEO LINK of the speech itself is attached.