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 pack that can be used over two, one hour sessions. An action packed lesson that identifies the benefits of learning how to write a counter argument the right way, demonstrating how to be a fair and objective writer - taking students through creating effective plans for successful counter arguments. The pack includes: A 10 page PowerPoint with annotated notes Sentences for effect worksheet ‘Sugar, So Sweet.’ article Three student example counter arguments A planning guide A resource of example topics for students to use Hints sheet Plenary task: ‘what advice would you give to students?’

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

A full lesson that addresses how to use effective vocabulary and language features in viewpoint writing. Can be used for KS3 and KS4 The lesson includes: Five page PowerPoint Do now starter activities Upgrading vocabulary task Three separate visuals to watch on global warming Exam style question Harvey and Irma Hurricane article by Paul Hoare

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.

A 22 page PowerPoint that explores the differences between broadsheet and tabloid newspapers - focusing on layout and structure, Leans towards the skills required for Paper 2: question 5. Comes complete with a sample structure grid to write a paired plan when answering the question. Additionally, provides teacher top tips for answering the question with time management strategies when referring to the exam. A great lesson to introduce the art of structuring non-fiction writing or can be used to re-cap and reflect on skills required prior to the exam.

A session that can be used either as an introductory to Q5 on Paper 2 or as a reflection/revision lesson. Suitable for both KS3 and KS4 learners. Lesson addresses: development of writing skills using CDAFOREST techniques upgrading vocabulary, using Thesaurus tasks PAFL (purpose, audience, form and language) an example exam question focusing on letter form make your viewpoint clear - includes planning and organising grid to support learners.

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 step by step approach to understanding writers’ perspectives, viewpoints, ideas and experiences. This pack can be used as a great introduction to the skills required for the exam or as a revision lesson when addressing non-fiction texts The pack can easily be stretched over two, one hour lessons. The pack includes: a comprehensive 9 page PowerPoint with instructions Prince William and Harry reading extract AQA 19th Century Queen Victoria extract Glossary table with definitions of key terms and mix and match task Source openings and questions resource Straightforward and easy to use approach - suitable for mid ability and higher ability students.

I have created an extensive 24 page guide, appropriate for both Year 10 and Year 11 who are on the AQA English Language GCSE pathway. This booklet can be utilised in class to support teaching or at home to support extended learning. The pack includes: a 24 page in depth guide to each question three separate extracts: 19th Century/ 21st Century non-fiction. ‘The End of Innocence - Inside British Child Prisons.’ A letter to the Daily Chronicle Newspaper - Oscar Wilde ‘A Game of Thrones’ extract - George R.R Martin. Questions 1 - 4 on Paper 1 and 2 with self-assessment and reflection grids. Section B tasks What Went Well Grids and Next Step Grids for revision. AQA audit- post session reflection for each question in Section A and B on both papers.

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 18 page 11 Plus lesson that focuses on language used to describe character and setting - notably Scrooge and his counting house. Lesson Includes: an informative 18 page PowerPoint stave 1 extract finding alternative word tasks choose a word that suggests tasks Year 5 and 11 Plus synonym tasks Year 6 SAT tasks retrieval and interpretation questions Big summative question regarding Scrooge and his nephew.

A flexible lesson that can be used for either KS3 or KS4. Features an introduction to Marley’s Ghost and the Ghost of Christmas Past The lesson includes: a sixteen page PowerPoint quizzlet links, allowing studentsto match up words with their definitions or synonyms. Key vocabulary tasks: pairing up synonyms with answers. cloze activity extract from A Christmas Carol finding evidence tasks - four questions synonym tasks comprehension questions on both ghosts.

At times, students lose track of plot and character with Jekyll and Hyde but fear not, I have created a summary of all ten chapters that can be used alongside the novella to organise key quotes, helping to build whole text links and keep on top of the plot.

A detailed exploration of comparison skills required when analysing poems. The lesson focuses on ‘Storm on The Island.’ and ‘Exposure.’ A great introduction for Year 10. Package includes four separate resources: a detailed six page PowerPoint. comparison starter task, using image comparative tips a ‘big question’ to try in class table/framework resource to aid with planning and writing an answer to the ‘big question.’ sentence starters resource power of nature PEE chart to utilise in class.

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

A great introduction demonstrating how to recognise and use: tension, structure and suspense in writing. A full eight page PowerPoint with resources, using George Orwell’s 1984, Room 101 and Big Brother. Pack includes: eight page PowerPoint starter task with audio video from Big Brother and Room 101 part 3, chapter 5 from George Orwell’s 1984 part annotation of chapter 5 from George Orwell’s 1984 tension wall resource, explaining what tension is and the features used in writing to structure for effect. Apply your knowledge task, creating a narrative opening, using some of the tension features discussed on the PowerPoint. peer assessment plenary task.

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.

An engaging lesson that can be used to introduce key skills required for Paper 2 AQA GCSE English Language. The lesson does give lots of examples and advice and guidance on how to answer: Q1, Q2 and Q4 - focuses on the theme of homelessness. Pack includes: 11 page PowerPoint packed full of information. Q1 skim and scan skills with true and false questions. comparison tasks based on image. informative visual clip (lasts 10 mins) ‘Simon on the Streets.’ Additional questions to support. reading skills tasks based on account by ‘Sophie Haydock.’ round robin task based on source A and source B. summary question WAGOLL guide on summarising two texts with a framework to support. stand up-hand up- pair up tasks.

A 17 page PowerPoint that addresses all key elements on the 11 plus English paper for 11 Plus. Lessons includes: opposites, e.g. celebrates - commemorates grammar: subject, noun, verb simple. compound and complex sentence types shuffles sentences (8 pages of tasks) synonym and antonym tasks Really informative and a great way to get started with revision tasks when studying for 11 Plus in English