A detailed34 slide PowperPoint that looks specifically at the understanding of comparision skills and how to compare two poems with examples. Looking specifically at 'Blessing, by Imtiaz Dharker and ‘Two Scavengers.’ Includes: Example of annotated poem, highlighting: language, tone, structure, themes, ideas and imagery. Example grid, demonstrating a range of quotations and their particular effects. A link to listen to both poems. A link to watch ‘Two Scavengers.’ Brainstorm ideas to compare themes of both poems Example of a comparison WAGOLL. Exam style question with a framework/guide how to answer the question.

An informative lesson that analyses the writers’ use of emotive language. The lesson identifies modal verbs with tasks identifying the strongest to the weakest in modality. Includes example questions on effects created by modal verbs and the identification and analyses of other language devices used for effect. Exemplar responses to various exam style questions are given. Resources include: PowerPoint Extracts Example questions Example answers Modal verbs resources.

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.

A comprehensive guide with strategies on how to answer all five questions on Paper 2 - Non-Fiction.

A nine page PowerPoint introducing some of the characters from Romeo and Juliet. The lesson explores symbolism and metaphor of key characters in the play. Can be used in Year 6 or Year 7 to help understand the characters and personalities. The PowerPoint addresses: the significance of names what is in a name: Romeo, Juliet, Tybalt, Mercutio big question ‘who is Romeo and what role does he have in the play as a whole?’ who is Mercutio and what role does he play? who is Tybalt and what does his name symbolise. making predictions

An informative five page PowerPoint introducing evaluative verbs - how to identify and apply them appropriately in a piece of writing. Suitable for 11 Plus or SATs focus. Includes: PowerPoint Resource Examples of a variety of evaluative verbs Hills Like White Elephants extract Three separate writing tasks.

Two Sessions that can easily be used over two, one hour lessons. Includes an informative 22 page PowerPoint and a revision advice letter for students with helpful hints and tips. Package includes: Session 1: Do Now Match up task pinpointing skills required for both exams Brain dump activity Progress trackers for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 Key Questions Paper 1 recap video with QR code Paper 1 Knowledge Organiser Discussion slide of fixed v’s growth mindset with statements Circle of control worksheet slide Exam stress strategies Session 2: All of the above but aimed at Paper 2 English Language.

A great introductory lesson to what is non-fiction writing. Can be used at both KS3 and KS4 level. Also, serves as a great revision/recap lesson prior to the exam. Lesson includes: Informative PowerPoint The Guardian Article: Children’s Mental Health: It’s time to put wellbeing on the curriculum. Article analysis grid Modelled answers for analysis grid

A fabulous resource that can be utilised by parent, teachers and students to aid with CEM style 11 Plus English Language assessments/exams. a comprehensive 22 page PowerPoint that will maximise student potential and their understanding of common questions in CEM style exams with a particular focus on shuffled sentences. shuffled senteces are sentences out of sequence, usually along with a superfluous word. Students are asked to identify the surplus word that does not fit the sentence. This amazing guide offers a staged approach to support children’s confidence and success with CEM style questions. Each stage in this guide is designed to break down specific areas of grammar that are implicitly tested. The guide contains 88 example exercises complete with answers. -A fabulous resource that will help you and your students to plan for success.

A great resource to use as a starter task or to consolidate understanding of subordinate clauses. Resource explains what subordinate clauses are with four tasks - answers are also included.

A creative resource that I have used to stir excitement on entrance to an imaginative writing lesson based on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory or can be used as reward tickets for recognition of excellent work.

A 34 page PowerPoint with resources that addresses all Section A reading questions on the Paper 1 English Language exam. This package can easily be split into two, one hour lessons. Includes the following: 34 page Powerpoint Reading resource with exam style questions linked to the PowerPoint A step by step approach wit teacher tips and guidance when answering each specific question on the paper. Extract ’ The Landlady’ by Roald Dahl This bundle can be used as either an introduction to the AQA paper or as a refresher. Students can also watch the televised version from ‘Tales of the Unexpected.’ It’s a great watch!!

A lesson that helps support student understanding of : topic sentence, supporting sentences and linking sentences. Demonstrating how to use them effectively in non-fiction writing, linking to question 5 on the Paper 2 exam. Lesson includes: Annotated 8 page PowerPoint Do Now Activity Language feature examples - how to utilise them and how they are effective in non-fiction writing. Links to mark scheme Suggested plan A student model paragraph framework for writing to persuade. A teacher model paragraph framework for writing to persuade.

Paper 1: Fiction - language focus. A ten page PowerPoint aimed at close language focus. using extracts from: Charles Dickens ‘Great Expectations’ Bram Stoker ‘Dracula’ Charles Dickens ‘A Christmas Carol’ John Steinbeck ‘The Pearl’ JRR Tolkein ‘The Hobbit’ Ian McEwan ‘Enduring Love’ AC Doyle ‘The Hound of The Baskervilles’ Ray Bradbury ‘A Sound of Thunder’ Harper Lee 'To Kill a Mockingbird Roald Dahl ‘The Landlady’ Addressing the four questions: Three details you have identified What? (is the point the writer is trying to make?) How? (what method or technique does the writer employ?) Why? (what impressions is the writer trying to convey?) What do we think? What do we feel?

A 12 page PowerPoint that explores: character, action, setting and theme. Additionally, textual references and context. Includes the following: -Romeo and Juliet clock resource 12 page PowerPoint. Lesson addresses key exam style questions, such as: ‘How does Shakespeare present attitudes toward death?’ ‘How does Shakespeare present the idea of fate?’ With many more… Includes four separate extracts A great pack to introduce key themes and ideas or can be used as a revision resource.

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 great introduction to the effectiveness of emotive language and other language techniques. This lesson, specifically focuses on AO3 skills: demonstrating understanding of the relationships between texts and the contexts in which they are written. Lesson Includes: 10 slide PowerPoint. Statements task. Modal verbs activity sheet (slide 3) Summary questions: 'what effect is the writer trying to create…? Includes example extract. Identifying language techniques activity - more importantly their purpose and what effect they have on a reader/audience. Teacher model with examples shown (slide7) Explanation on how writers’ techniques achieve a particular effect with examples.

A full in depth pack that can be used over the span of two 1 hour lessons. Suitable for both KS3/KS4 learners who are studying the Engish GCSE Language pathway. The PowerPoint includes 12 ngaging activities plus resources. The pack address both AO5 and AO6 skills required for success in creative/descriptive writing. Can also be used as a series of revision lessons prior to assessment or exams. Includes the following: Creative Writing Clock to write on. Visual resources Synonym tasks Sentence upgrade exercises Semi-colon revision tasks Upgrade your sentences resources Show Don’t Tell tasks Sentence opener grid/examples Sensory writing tasks Group discussion task Ideas for re-drafting work to demonstrate progress Self - assessment task.

A really fun and engaging lesson that focuses on writing to describe. Learning Question: How do I communicate an image through written text? Includes a 9 page PowerPoint, images and prompts. Encourages- Think-Pair-Share and partnered work.

A fabulous lesson, that can be used to aid with struggling readers. All reading clinic PowerPoints are created by me, using the successful Toe by Toe reading methods and techniques. Pack Includes: A 13 page PowerPoint. Task 1: Focus on ‘er’ and ‘ing’ endings. Task 2: Putting words into context. Task 3: The two sounds of ‘oo’ Task 4: Putting words into context. Task 5: Real words revisin task. -This pack also contains five activity grids from the Toe by Toe book to aid with the consolidation of learning. Identification of modal verbs in a description slide. There are other lessons in this series that effectively boost struggling readers and aid with literacy skills. Are also extremely effective with dyslexic learners.