A really fun and interactive lesson - perfect for either KS2 or KS3. The pack consists of a full lesson with PowerPoint and resources to support the different activities, promoting paired and group work, using chatter boxes to consolidate learning. The learning, specifically focuses on the identification of : word class/language features and devices used for effect in two different extracts - ‘James and the Giant Peach’ and ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.’ Key Learning Question: ‘Can I identify a variety of language devices/word classes in a text?’ Lesson Includes: Starter activity; nouns, verbs and adjectives. Guided reading task. Challenge task: 4,3,2,1 adjectives, similes, alliterations and metaphors. Find four things activity (information retrieval tasks) using ‘James and the Giant Peach’ extract Find four things (information retrieval tasks) using ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.’ Extract included in PowerPoint. Mini plenary (4 top tips) Comprehension task Word class task. Chatter box task with intructions and template.

A 45 page interactive quiz that can be used at both KS3 and KS4 level. The quiz aims to inject a bit of fun and team spirit when teaching about language devices (which we all know can be onerous for some students) The quiz also identifies the effect on the audience. I Instructions: Students pick a number on the grid which will then take them to a language device question. If the answer is given successfully - brilliant, if not an answer is provided. This quiz is great for: an introduction to language devices, revision purposes, to address any misconceptions or for end of term fun.

A great introduction and outline of the 11+ Entrance Exam in English Language. A comprehensive 17 page PowerPoint that focuses on key areas of the 11+ Entrance Exam. Lesson pack includes: Synonym and antonym recognition tasks. Synonym pair activities. Grammar focus - subject and verbs. Shuffled sentence practice questions, popular in all 11 + assessments and entrance exams. This lesson has been used as a firm favourite to support learners of all abilities with revision and application of key strategies.

A thorough lesson with resources that explores the understanding of closer reading and how to apply these skills in exam situations. Can be used to suit both lower ability and higher ability students. Activities aid to stretch the idea of implicit meaning and how to dig deep when analysing both word and image. Key Elements: Identifying key details in a text and selecting a range of relevant quotations to support findings. Recall activities from both word and image. (images supplied) Recall activities - closer reading tasks using: Fergal Keane ‘Letter to Daniel’ and Owen Jones ‘There’s More Bleak News for Young People’ 2015. Analysis of word and phrase, using ‘Letter to Daniel.’ Non Fiction ‘comment’ article or ‘opinion’ piece, using Owen Jones extract. Resources include: 15 page Powerpoint Both reading extracts Collection Grids Images for recall tasks

A 32 page PowerPoint guide to answering Q4 on Language Paper 2 Viewpoints and Perspectives. Furthermore, identifying subject specific learning outcomes, using exam marking criteria. Includes Key Elements and Resources: Learning steps Comparison connectives Paper 2 overview What Q4 is about Examples of the question Example answers Comparison revision Source A and Source B ‘Londoners’ and ‘Inside Supermarkets Dark Stores.’ Comparison grids - can be used for differentiation.

This fun and interactive lesson can be used to support descriptive/creative writing at many different levels from KS2 right up to KS4. The lesson can be used either as a great starting point, introducing descriptive/creative writing or as a filler lesson to support. This 9 page PowerPoint is a great way to engage young learners when asking to describe settings and locations - " could you draw a picture without seeing it?" the lesson will encourage students to work in pairs. the lesson will display four images for students to describe and draw. Partner A will start off facing the white board and describing the picture for Partner B. Partner B will then be drawing. Includes images and clues. Final task to demonstrate new skills taught . Includes plenary.

This lesson an be easily used over two one hour sessions. It focuses on Paper 1 - Section A Reading Skills - Q1 - Q4. Using ‘The Landlady’ Roald Dahl Pack Includes: 28 page PwerPoint Dictionary Definition Challenge3x3 retrieval grid based on development wheel by Johnny Kay Frayer tier 2 word grid to promote vocab ‘The Landlady’ text Four separate reading questions based on the text Step by step guidance slides on how to answer each Section A, Reading question. Example answers for each question Self-development task

This is a really interesting lesson that focuses on Paper 2 reading and comparison skills. CAN EASILY SPAN OVER TWO 1 HOUR SESSIONS The key theme is ‘Fast Fashion - Trend to Trash.’ Identifying fast fashion brands such as: Nike, Shein, Temu, Zara etc… my students found it a great topic. Lesson includes: 18 Page PowerPoint Quick fire retrieval 3 x3 grid based on the development wheel process Frayer tier 2 word grid to improve vocab Fast Fashon in 5 mins video Source A: Fast Fashion and its Environmental Impact Source B: The Eng;ish Woman’s Domestic Magazine Comparison Skills BIG QUESTION with teacher top tips Paper 2 Q4 mark scheme slide Scaffolded quote comparison table to aid with lower ability learners Q4 example answer Comparative linking phrases Self-assessment statements to select Feedback to Feedforward stretch and challege task Group Statements for debate Breather activities Instagram exit ticket

This lesson can easily be split into two, one hour sessions Key focus: Reading & Evaluation Skills Question 4 - AQA English Language GCSE Spec. Includes the following: 23 page PowerPoint with tasks and guidance. Progress tracker Video comprehension task; video clip supplied from Vimeo ‘NoseDive’ Mobile phone task with template resource Test: Charlie Brooker on ‘Take Me Out.’ Identifying ideas of Social Validation Example Q4 Evaluation with scaffolded response statements and example answer Self assessment statements table What is NOMOPHOBIA quiz… Group work activity task with guidance Plenary rating task. I have to say that this is a really interesting lesson :) There is a follow up lesson to this, focusing on Paper 2: Writing Skills*

A great pack that can be utilised for both the introduction to AQA GCSE English Language or as a revision overview. Pack includes: 34 page PowerPoint with step by step guijdance on how to answer the questions on Paper 1: Section A - Reading (1- 4) Exam questions (separate word document) ‘The Land Lady.’ extract Roald Dahl (separate word document)

A bundle of two lessons that focus on the AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2 Specification. (MID ABILITY) These lessons can be used as both an introduction to the skills required to answer Q2 - Q5 on the paper or as revision. The bundle includes revision that is based on: summary skills, language analysis, comparison and article writing: The theme: carnival’s zoos and Victorian sideshows. 28 page PowerPoint Word sort starter activity - links to text Video links and images from various fairs and circuses Two short texts that focus on the idea of a circus visit " The Stuff of Nightmares" and " A Night to Remember." Example Q2 with moc k answer Example Q3 with mock answer Example Q4 with mock answer Self assessment task with examples of development areas given Second Lesson: Q5 Article writing based on the same theme as above Grid Template and article template Video link ‘How to Write Articles.’ Planning sheet and example articel that can be adapted and annotated.

KS4 EDUQAS English Language GCSE . A full and comprehensive 20 page PowerPoint that can easily span over two, one hour lessons. The lesson includes the following: Do now task A fabulous knowledge organiser for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 Recap and reflect activity on evaluation skills Core/Extension/Challenge task based on XFactor video clip Reflect and recap questions Paper 1 Q5 evaluation exam question Paper 1 Q5 evaluation answer Examples of both Component 1 and Component 2 evaluation questions. Source A non fiction reading piece Evaluation Success Criteria Component 2 Writing Homework Challenge Task Recap of PAFL

This lesson covers: Entry Level 3,Level 1 and Level 2 FS English Language and prepares learners for the formal speaking, listening and communicating assessment. Pack Includes: Informative 12 page PowerPoint Think, discuss and share activity Feedback, discuss and share activity Discussion task on what makes effective speakers and listeners Group work activity: what not to do during a discussion Group work activity : what are the barriers to a good discussion Share findings activity Video link with questions about effective S+L Group discussion task with prompts A great introduction to S+L for all levels of FS English Language

Functional Skills Speaking and Listening PowerPoint and Question and Answer Session. Full presentation that looks at both tasks required for speaking and listening FS Level 1/2 . Includes non-verbal communication clip. resource, non-verbal communication frame marking scheme slide full PowerPoint with examples A great starting point lesson to help students understand the expectations of the assessments.

An exciting GCSE lesson that can be used regardless of exam spec followed. This lesson focuses on the skills required as opposed to direct exam spec questions. This pack could easily last for two, one hour lessons. The lesson focuses around the notion of horror films and ‘should they be banned in the UK,’ allowing students to form their opinion - allows for great discussion work and could also be linked to speaking and listening skills, if preparing for assessment. Pack includes: 14 page PowerPoint A full starter activity (Rewriting for audience and purpose) Core, Extension and Challenge Thinking Activity linked to horror genre. Outcome and Expectations slide Synonym Task ( upgrading vocab exercises) Writing to argue task Choice of two non-fiction articles to read with class ‘The Lasting Effects of Horror Movies on Teens and Young Children.’ Planning for Success Grids Example teacher written article. Counter arguments task Self - assessment task Outcomes slide.

A very informative pack that can easily span over two or even three, one hour lessons. Looks at both reading and writing aspects. A 22 page PowerPoint that thoroughly explores evaluation skills.These resources underpin the skills required across Q4 and Q5 on the GCSE Eduqas English Language exams. However, these resources can also be used as stand alone lessons, exploring the theme of evaluation skills. Pack Includes: -22 page PowerPoint -x2 silent starter tasks -Reflect -Recap - Revise tasks -Progress tracker -Overview of evaluation skills -Top Tips on exam questions Example exam questions Lennie James ‘Knife Crime’ extract Example evaluation answer Speech writing regarding the dangers of knife crime Example speech plan for students Examples of speech engaging openers Plenary task and self-assessment grid.

A comprehensive 18 page PowerPoint that focuses on; evaluation skills, making inferences and forming and opinion from a text. This lesson can be used either in preparation for GCSE in Year 9 and for Year 10 and 11. Package includes the following: Recap and critical thinking task with answers. An evaluation task with an ex ‘X Factor’ performance with video link. Break down of EDUQAS exam board Papers 1 and 2 but can be changed to suit learner very easily. Example evaluation questions with modelling Use of extract to summarise from ‘The Hate U Give Me.’ Agree and disagree question Step by Step guide with tracking words and stretch and challenge tasks. Other Materials Include: Retrieval grid starter Reading extract

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.

Ethos, Pathos, and Logos are modes of persuasion used to convince audiences. They are also referred to as the three artistic proofs (Aristotle coined the terms), and are all represented by Greek words. A highly engaging and interesting lesson that focuses on the art of persuasive language by using the terms above, incorporating ‘The Art of Rhetoric.’ - Aristotle. Additionally, it addresses the various ways to appeal to an audience, using: ethos, pathos and logos. Lesson pack contains: A 27 page PowerPoint A video link to make notes from A variety of examples of: ethos, pathos and logos with visual aids Dual coding ideas for each of the persuasive writing techniques A plenary task. A great way to introduce both psychology and philosophy into a creative English session

The main body of the lesson focuses on: ‘Can I select language choices used by writers and explain how and why the writer uses them?’ Pack Includes: 22 page interactive PowerPoint, easily spans over two, one hour lessons. Critical thinking activity Recall and retrieval task Visual first impressions task David Tennant video link accmpanied by attitude and dialect exercise Example questions with texts to analyse Teacher tips and grade boundaries that can be adapted, accordingly Generating ideas grid Plenary Task: 5 Steps to Success TEXTS include: ‘The Day I Lost My Temper.’ ‘Blood Brothers’ extract.