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 Q5: Writing Skills (letter) This lesson can either be used in isolation or as a follow up to the ‘Trend to Trash’ Reading Skills Focus, also listed on here. The key theme is ‘Fast Fashion - Trend to Trash.’ Identifying fast fashion brands such as: Nike, Shein, Temu, Zara etc… Inclludes: 11 page PowerPoint Intro to PAFL: Purpose,Audience, Form and Language Paper 2 Q5 Example Letter Guidance on AO’s 5 and 6 Letter template Sandwich and filling resource (letter) Ingredients for Success Checklist Bookmark Draw it like Dali Exit Ticket

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 Breather activities Instagram exit ticket

This lesson can be used as a follow on from my previous Black Mirrors (Reading Skills) Lesson or it can be used as a stand alone lesson that focuses on article writing. Key focus AQA Paper 2 Q5 - Transactional Writing - Article Q5. Includes: 9 Page PowerPoint Recap of: purpose, audience, form and language. Interesting embedded video addressing social validation and rating system in China. Example Q5 - Write an article for a newspaper… AO 5 and 6 explained Example article written for students, ’ The Quest for Likes: The Perilous Journey of Social Media.’ Article template for lower ability learners Peer assessment statements for plenary

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*

This lesson can be spread over two hours, easily. A 24 page PowerPoint addressing what makes a good piece of descriptive writing with examples and strudent guidance… Includes: recipe for descriptive writing task. language features re-cap sensory writing re-cap Edgar Sawtelle short extract language and its effect tasks Images with guided tasks sentence grid resource ‘Lighthouse’ link to watch accompanied by description task alternative writing tasks about storms how to box plan with examples.

Edexcel Functional Skills English Language pack that can easily span across two, one hour lessons. Pack includes: 32 page PowerPoint addressing both reading and writing skills ( key theme travel) vocabulary challenge tasks travel video clips of Egypt and Iceland to aid with descriptive writing tasks. examples of descriptive travel writing. includes hellish holiday stories with video clips from Southport Pontins exam style questions for reviews/articles sentence starters WAGOLL Letter peer assessment ‘Exploring the Wonders of Egypt’ article

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.

Two lessons in one package. These lessons can be used alongside any GCSE English Language Specification because they just looks at the skill descriptors required. The pack includes five separate items: An 18 page PowerPoint Novel to Netflix ideas The Haunting of Hill House Silent Starter Progress Tracker Haunting of Hill House Extract A generic language analysis question that looks at the conventions of horror and terror. Quotation explosion resource Example of language analysis answer Step by step guide on how to answer a language analysis question Self - assessment resource, including prompts One word plenary Drop, shift, zoom, zoom resource Examples of creative writing

A handy resource table that looks at the bread and filling for the following formats: Speech Report Letter Article The introduction is the bread, the body paragraphs are your fillings - helps students to craft and effective piece of transactional writing.

Great for revision. A small selection of Paper 1 AQA GCSE English Language Q5 tasks to complete: Four documents with 8 separate questions, including: description, narrative questions and images. An abandoned room The desert Conflict Gifts

An informative lesson with plentiful activities that can be used for both Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills English. Includes: four separate documents An in-depth 17 page PowerPoint with a Level 1 City and Guilds Sample Paper 4 and Mark Scheme. Level 1 and 2 QR code for more information on the requirements of the course Spelling worksheet with answer sheet Progress Tracker Key Questions Starter activity with instructions List of all formats and structures for L1 and L2 FS English Writing email poster with instructions -Writing formal letter poster with instructions Writing article poster with instructions Writing report poster with instructions. Purpose of text info slide Reflection task.

A great ten page PowerPoiint packed full of info retrieval and writing tasks linked to the topic of Men’s Mental Health. Includes: Do now activity that can be completed with a person outline on " Why Men Don’t Talk.’ This will promote group discussion and is very successful. Recap Progress Tracker on previously taught skills. Retrieval Skills: Think, Pair, Share activity Transactional writing sandwich template The Gillette advertisement link with questions to support Letter task with guidance slide I do, we do, you do slide Exit Ticket Also, comes with separate key word table and activity: explicit, implicit, evaluation and inference skills.

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.

Two full lessons included in this pack. A 32 page PowerPoint, packed full of activities to aid and prepare with both speaking and listening skills in addition to a full lesson that addresses transactional writing skills for the Component 2 Language Paper WJEC. Pack includes: 32 page PowerPoint Settler Activity. Explanation of what S&L is, including pass, merit and distinction criteria. Examples of how to start; articles, letters and speeches. A full page of speech topics, over 20 included. A full recap of CDAFOREST with examples and images Example exam questions: write an article, write a letter, write a speech video clip ideas ‘How Instagram Killed my daughter.’ ‘Can I be your friend?’ **** CAUTION watch these clips first before showing your students. Non Fiction Article: Stress and Social Media Exam Tips Challenge Grade 7 task Student marking criteria Reflection task A great lesson that all of my students have enjoyed over and over again.

A great little starter activity that can be adapted across other curriculum areas: Dominoes word association task. Includes a full worksheet with starter point, allows for discussion and effective communication when discussing themes and linked ideas.

A full introduction to GCSE English Language - covers the WJEC/EDUQAS exam specification. Can also be used as a refresher style session. Covers all skills required for the Language exam. Includes: 10 page PowerPoint core, extension and challenge skills start with why resource (eg) question ‘why does this topic matter?’ ‘why might this learning be important in my life?’ What is English task? Addressing skills required for exam spec: reading, writing, spoken language. Discussion task Classroom contract Main activity linking English with other subject areas and why it is important Mini plenary Recap task addressing: reading, writing and spoken language skills.

A 26 page practise booklet packed full of questions for both component 1 and component 2. Addresses all assessment objectives and skills required for success. Includes: both fiction and non-fiction articles and extracts a variety of transactional and creative writing questions. An amazing revision tool.

Six effective dual coding marking and feedback grids to use for English Language and Literature - can also be used for peer assessment and self-assessment.