An interactive session that uses the successful approach of Toe by Toe to aid struggling or weak readers. This session also includes scaffolded activities from the widely acclaimed book to support young readers. The lesson addresses: Explicit letter sounding. Recognising/ understanding and pronunciation of: sh,ch,th,ck,qu. Blending letters and sounds to form word and phrase. Task 1: Letter and image sounding task. Task 2: Guided reading- letter sounds Task 3: Toe by Toe grid to consolidate learning (pronunciation) Task 4: As above but with different word and phrase. Task 5: Pronunciation grid from Toe by Toe. The lesson can be used for short sharp intervention or to address pronunciation difficulties.

A beneficial one page document that contains over 70 key character quotations from the play, these can be matched to thematic links. All quotaions are from key characters. Resource can be used as an introduction to character or as a revision tool to reflect on character and theme.

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.

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.

Employability diamond 9, to list keywords - a great motivational worksheet to use when considering skills that are the most and least important. Includes a list of key words Includes a diamond 9 template

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

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.

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 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 lesson looks at how to write an effective review covering both L1/L2 Functional Skills English Language. Addresses: PAFL: purpose, audience,form and language. Highlights the structure and purpose of a review Includes a written assessment piece. Peer assessment activity Example written review for students to read and mark

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 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.

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.

AQA Paper 1 Revision Lessons - two for one - English Language AQA. 38 slides of comprehensive revision for English Language Paper 1, covering both Section A (reading skills) and Section B ( writing skills) Includes: Revision Tips and guidance - including two video clips. Revision examples. Many past paper questions to revise from and answer. Additionally, covers methods used to craft effective descriptions and effective methods used to craft imaginative narratives. TEA resource included on page 30.

AQA English Language Revision Guide. A full and comprehensive revision guide, covering both Paper 1 (Fiction) and Paper 2 (Non Fiction) Complete question breakdown for both reading and writing tasks - a step by step approach offered to students. Hints, teacher tips and ideas to achieve that magical grade 4, this year.

Three seperate lessons in one PowerPoint (76 pages) Packed full of AQA Paper 1 goodness to share with your students. (Section A) A comprehensive breakdown of : Q1, Q2 and Q3 using ‘The Hunger Games.’ Includes: A breakdown of questions. Teacher and examiner top tips for success. Example exam questions with guidance on how to answer. Example answers Implicit and explicit definitions and examples. Resources: Hunger Games extract Homophone activities Technique, Example, Analyse table.

An extremely informative revision guide, ideal for studying and understanding the characater, plot and context of Priestley’s play. Complete with 22 PowerPoint slides, packed with activities and resources to aid with understanding and revision of the play. Plot summaries Revision activities Key quotes Character notes Key context Exam practice questions Mark scheme Model paragraph An excellent resource for students who may be sitting their AQA Literature paper, this year 2022.

A fabulously engaging scheme of work that incorporates all of the tools required to produce a creative and engaging piece of writing - KS1 and KS2 will absolutely love the theme and topics covered in this series of lessons. The lessons have been based on a fictional character who travels through the rainforest/jungle. The lessons are sold in a bundle but can be sold separately. Overview: Comprising of many engaging activities that observe: ‘show dont tell’ techniques, sensory writing descriptions including QR code that links to visual stimulus, senses web, spelling tasks each week, relative pronouns and expanded noun phrases. Resources: 7 PowerPoint Lessons QR codes Two page knowledge organiser Marking Ladder Sentence improvement resource Story mountain resource Spelling suggestions that link to topic and themes of lesson Word bank Glossary I have used this resource many times for whole class sessions and individual private tutoring lessons. The students really enjoy how interactive and vibrant the lessons are and they can also associate with the key character who takes them through the journey of creative writing.

A detailed account of how to anaylse poetry - using, Dulce et Decorum Est. This 17 page PowerPoint identifies language features, key quotations - their effectiveness and impact on a reader. Stretch and challenge tasks included that look at developing personal responses and analysis of word and phrase. Includes: Independent tasks: up-skilling vocabulary and vocabulary match up. link to a visual resources. The poem with key annotations. An example exam question with a step by step approach to answering. Self-assessment task.task with resource sheet. Colon and semi-colon Homework task.

A 48 slide PowerPoint packed with engaging ideas and tasks for creative/descriptive writing. Includes: Two sensory writing clips to aid with engagement A range of descriptive examples (grade 4 upwards) Sensory writing scaffolding grid Language feature re-cap with definitions and examples Sentence structure and effect activities Three seperate resources included to support with differentiation.