This 18 page PowerPoint consists of the following, that can be used to enhance persuasive writing skills either for KS3 GCSE preparation or Functional Skills L1 or L2: SPAG starter activity with answers. Reflection on apostrophes - omissive and possessive with answers. Room 101 mini tasks - ‘If you could get rid of one thing in the world, what would it be?’ Warwick Davies’ view on emails video clip with times ‘pair share’ activity. Persuasive writing re-cap: CDAFOREST. Speech writing with example sentence openers. Peer assessment activity. Plenary activity.

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.

An excellent resource to aid with 11 Plus provision in Literacy/ Language. Resources can also be used as an introduction to Myth and Legend - KS3. Lesson consists of: A comprehensive 23 page PowerPoint, complete with story link to access ‘The Trojan Horse’ story. Introduction to gods and mortals with questions and answers. Word up task with glossary. Word match tasks with definitions that link to text. Cloze activities linked to text with answers provided. Comprehension questions. Story expert quiz - multiple choice.

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 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

A very engaging and interesting lesson with resources- ideally suitable for KS4 English GCSE learners. Can be used for both AQA or EDUQAS as skills focused as opposed to question specific. Pack includes: FIRST PART: READING SKILLS A 20 page PowerPoint Reflection tasks on progress required for GCSE (language and inference) Spotlight activities on’Arthur ;‘The Joker.’ Inference activities on character and relationships. Two visual clips from ‘The Joker’ identifying positive and negative relationships between mother and son. ‘The Joker’ Script extract. Quotation explosion examples and grid resource. Key learning question ‘How does the writer use language to…?’ Accompanying example response. SECOND PART: WRITING SKILLS What is defamiliarization? Example of clown description - ‘The art of making strange.’ Describing objects using the defamiliarization technique with a teacher example response - very entertaining, great for creaive and descriptive writing. Mini peer assessment activity. Two David Attenborough clips with descriptions - making the familiar unfamiliar. Flash fiction 200 word challenge task - ‘The Joker’s’ Journal entry.

This pack contains a clear introduction to Functional Skills English Language and the expectations of the course. Pack contains: 8 page PowerPoint A full gap analysis assessment (16 pages) Gap analysis assessment answers Clear marking guide I have used this many times with my learners, it is a great pack to help understand gaps in knowledge and also helps students to understand what Functional Skills is and the path it will lead them to in terms of work based skills etc…

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.

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 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

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.

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.

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.

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)

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

PowerPoint and resources aimed at ‘How to Write a Newspaper Article.’ Can be used for both GCSE and FS Level 1/2. Core - Extension - Challenge activities provided. Mix and match activities Video clip provided Summative writing task provided with Success Criteria and Self Assessment activity. Seperate resources included for mix and match activities.

Roll up, roll up … Full PowerPoint lesson based on the historical context of carnivals and freak shows - looking at: A Vampires Assistant and The Greatest Showman and other non-fictional characters. Creating word banks and up-skilling vocabulary tasks. Looking at forming an opinion and writing to persuade - leading on to writing a full formal letter of complaint. Resources include: PowerPoint Entrance Ticket to the Carnival with historical literature. Example WAGOLL of a formal letter. Word Bank Cloud. Reading Resource. CDAFOREST Frame.

A full 14 slide PowerPoint breakdown of language and linguistic features with examples. PowerPoint can be used as an introduction to: creative, descriptive or narrative writing. PowerPoint can be used as a reflection or revision tool to recap language features and to develop the craft of writing effectively.

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.

PowerPoint and activities to aid with descriptive writing. Mix and Match activities to identify and use word class and linguistic devices, effectively. Synonym and antonym activities. Key Focus: Describing vicious animals. Examples included to enable annotation of key linguistic devices. Writing frameworks provided on PowerPoint Slides.