Offering 18 years of English Language and Literature experience with: AQA, Edexcel and Eduqas.
Currently, teaching A Level English Language and GCSE English Language and Literature in an FE setting - providing lessons and training documents aimed at updating pedagogy.
Private tutor and Education Consultant, working with schools and colleges, delivering teaching and learning development sessions.
Lessons created for: Entrance Exams, SATs, GCSE, FS and A Level.
Previous PGCE Mentor.
Offering 18 years of English Language and Literature experience with: AQA, Edexcel and Eduqas.
Currently, teaching A Level English Language and GCSE English Language and Literature in an FE setting - providing lessons and training documents aimed at updating pedagogy.
Private tutor and Education Consultant, working with schools and colleges, delivering teaching and learning development sessions.
Lessons created for: Entrance Exams, SATs, GCSE, FS and A Level.
Previous PGCE Mentor.
A resource that includes:
Introduction to context of poet.
Summary of poem
Questions to aid with annotation and analysis of the poem and its features.
Great resource to introduce the poem or can be used as a revision tool,also.
Resource includes:
Brief summary of the poem.
Contextual information
A list of questions to aid with analysis and annotation of the poem.
A great introduction to the poem or can be used as an informative revision tool.
Resource includes:
Brief summary of the poem.
Contextual information
A list of questions to aid with analysis and annotation of the poem.
A great introduction to the poem or can be used as an informative revision tool.
Resource includes:
Brief summary of the poem.
Contextual information
A list of questions to aid with analysis and annotation of the poem.
A great introduction to the poem or can be used as an informative revision tool.
A resource to aid with the understanding and annotating of the poem.
Includes:
Brief context of the poet and poem.
A summary/ overview with questions
An excellent introduction to the poem or can be used as a revision tool prior to the exam.
Resource includes:
Brief context of the poem.
Summary questions to aid with analysis and annotation of the poem.
A great resource for either introducing the poem or for revision purposes.
An extensive 26 page Powerpoint that intricately looks athow to answer comparison questions for EDUQAS. Lesson can also be used for AQA but may need some slight tweaks to suit your students. The PowerPoint can easily span over two one hour lessons.
Pack Includes:
Progress Tracker
A Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organiser (EDUQAS) - very handy
Text A and Text B
Example exam questions
Step by step breakdown with models for answers to comparison questions.
Grid template for quotation analysis
Self-check task
An excellent package of materials that will prepare any learner for comparison tasks - can be utilised for other exam boards.
A beneficial one page document that contains over 70 key character quotations from the play, these can be matched to thematic links.
All quotaions are from key characters.
Resource can be used as an introduction to character or as a revision tool to reflect on character and theme.
An engaging Wizard of Oz themed lesson that focuses on the tools required for writing creatively and imaginatively.
Includes the following wonderful resources:
Sensory writing visual starter activity. This also recaps knowledge of various language devices.
Language features ‘Help me Out’ guide.
A descriptive writing WAGOLL for annotation.
Core and extension tasks provided.
PA task with instructions
Check Point Stop ideas to assess for learning.
A Success Criteria to craft an imaginative description.
Reflect-Recap-Revise Language Features Bingo task.
Packed full of prompts and great ideas to engage learners.
x6 separate resources
Includes full lesson plan
This 25 page PowerPoint looks at how to identify language, tone and structure.
Includes the following:
Historical context slides about Pakistan.
A complete breakdown of each stanza.
Identifying key vocabulary and analysing language for effect.
Comprehension questions to consolidate learning.
Extension activity included.
A fabulously engaging scheme of work that incorporates all of the tools required to produce a creative and engaging piece of writing - KS1 and KS2 will absolutely love the theme and topics covered in this series of lessons.
The lessons have been based on a fictional character who travels through the rainforest/jungle.
The lessons are sold in a bundle but can be sold separately.
Overview:
Comprising of many engaging activities that observe: ‘show dont tell’ techniques, sensory writing descriptions including QR code that links to visual stimulus, senses web, spelling tasks each week, relative pronouns and expanded noun phrases.
Resources:
7 PowerPoint Lessons
QR codes
Two page knowledge organiser
Marking Ladder
Sentence improvement resource
Story mountain resource
Spelling suggestions that link to topic and themes of lesson
Word bank
Glossary
I have used this resource many times for whole class sessions and individual private tutoring lessons. The students really enjoy how interactive and vibrant the lessons are and they can also associate with the key character who takes them through the journey of creative writing.
An extremely informative revision guide, ideal for studying and understanding the characater, plot and context of Priestley’s play.
Complete with 22 PowerPoint slides, packed with activities and resources to aid with understanding and revision of the play.
Plot summaries
Revision activities
Key quotes
Character notes
Key context
Exam practice questions
Mark scheme
Model paragraph
An excellent resource for students who may be sitting their AQA Literature paper, this year 2022.
A comprehensive 23 page PowerPoint lesson that addresses the following skills and concepts:
Synonyms/antonyms
Comes with a technical glossary to support understanding of key words and terms
Inference and deduction activities
Exploring vocabulary tasks
A step by step annotation of the extract
La Paz extract included.
A detailed account of how to anaylse poetry - using, Dulce et Decorum Est. This 17 page PowerPoint identifies language features, key quotations - their effectiveness and impact on a reader.
Stretch and challenge tasks included that look at developing personal responses and analysis of word and phrase.
Includes:
Independent tasks: up-skilling vocabulary and vocabulary match up.
link to a visual resources.
The poem with key annotations.
An example exam question with a step by step approach to answering.
Self-assessment task.task with resource sheet.
Colon and semi-colon
Homework task.
A fun packed and interactive lesson for the all time favourite: ‘Mrs Frisby and the Rats of Nimh.’
Lesson pack includes:
A 15 page PowerPoint containing activities to support Chapter 1 and 2 of Mrs Frisby and the Rats of Nimh.
Predictions crystal ball resource
Cloze activities
Chapter summaries
A successful lesson that aids engagement and focuses on guided reading.
Three seperate lessons in one PowerPoint (76 pages)
Packed full of AQA Paper 1 goodness to share with your students. (Section A)
A comprehensive breakdown of : Q1, Q2 and Q3 using ‘The Hunger Games.’
Includes:
A breakdown of questions.
Teacher and examiner top tips for success.
Example exam questions with guidance on how to answer.
Example answers
Implicit and explicit definitions and examples.
Resources:
Hunger Games extract
Homophone activities
Technique, Example, Analyse table.
Guided revision workbook - AQA English Language Paper 1 and 2.
An extensive guide to aid student revision.
Includes:
23 pages of a range of extracts, exam questions, success criteria and self-assessment activities.
AQA English Language audit post session reflection.
AQA Paper 1 Revision Lessons - two for one - English Language AQA.
38 slides of comprehensive revision for English Language Paper 1, covering both Section A (reading skills) and Section B ( writing skills)
Includes:
Revision Tips and guidance - including two video clips.
Revision examples.
Many past paper questions to revise from and answer.
Additionally, covers methods used to craft effective descriptions and effective methods used to craft imaginative narratives.
TEA resource included on page 30.
AQA English Language Revision Guide.
A full and comprehensive revision guide, covering both Paper 1 (Fiction) and Paper 2 (Non Fiction)
Complete question breakdown for both reading and writing tasks - a step by step approach offered to students.
Hints, teacher tips and ideas to achieve that magical grade 4, this year.
An exciting and engaging lesson that focuses on identifying language and structural features across both Component 1 and Component 2 Papers.
Non-Fiction)
Will probably take you over two lessons to complete all activities - two for one!!
Explores the ‘Red Room,’ by HG Wells (Fiction)
Explores the text ‘The Disappearance of Elisa Lam’ Cecil Hotel (Non-Fiction)
Package Includes:
Extract 1 Red Room
Extract 2 Elisa Lam
Q4 Reflection Task
Starter Recap Activity
13 Page PowerPoint
Two exam style questions. One that focuses on thoughts and feelings of character. The second focuses on a sense of mystery.