A list of silent letters - that cause a problem so often for the pupils. The list is logically organised, the patterns become visible for understanding. This resource can be a reference for teachers or students as well.

Plural forms of nouns - demonstration of rules, examples, tasks This resource includes an interactive PowerPoint presentation that is at the moment organised into three parts - ideal for longer starters; but, at the same time, it can be presented in a single lesson. I have also included a sheet of pupil notes summarizing the learnt and another sheet with the tasks. The PPT also includes cards to print out in case you want to make the pupils show their cards as answers. Some kinetic can do good, especially with primary and secondary (learning difficulties) students. Can be used at many levels

In interactive comprehensive PowerPoint presentation that leads through the explanations and exercises. I have created many resources for teaching/revisiting spelling issues. This looks at TO, TWO and TOO. It can be used at many levels.

Spelling is an evergreen issue in English. I have prepared several interactive presentations that deal with common issues. This is a resource for a lesson that teaches or revisits spelling issues. This particular PowerPoint document explores the homophones THERE, THEIR, THEY'RE, THEIRS, THERE'S. There are short tasks as well to help understanding and bringing the lesson home. I have provided a 1-page note for the pupils so they can make easy notes and do the tasks. Also a teacher's note has the sentences to read for the class at the end of the lesson or as a revision in next lesson. This resource can be used as a series of starters in lessons or can be a base of a lesson as well. It can be used at several levels.

Spelling is an evergreen issue in English. I have prepared several interactive presentations that deal with common issues. This is a resource for a lesson that teaches or revisits spelling issues. This particular PowerPoint document explores the sound and the letter G and its combinations, including when to double it. There are short tasks as well to make a point - in doing them, the students (maybe with some direction) can establish the rules, rules are then demonstrated. I have provided a 2-page notes for the pupils so they can make easy notes and do the tasks. This resource can be used as a series of starters in lessons or can be a base of a lesson as well. It can be used at several levels.

Spelling is an evergreen issue in English. I have prepared several interactive presentations that deal with common issues. This is a resource for a lesson that teaches or revisits spelling issues. This particular PowerPoint document explores the sound and the letter T, including when to double it. There are short tasks as well to make a point - in doing them, the students (maybe with some direction) can establish the rules, rules are then demonstrated. This resource can be used as a longer starter in lessons or can be a base of a lesson as well. It can be used at several levels.

Spelling is an evergreen issue in English. I have prepared several interactive presentations that deal with common issues. This is a resource for a lesson that teaches or revisits spelling issues. This particular PowerPoint document explores the sound and the letter P and its combinations, including when to double it. There are short tasks as well to make a point - in doing them, the students (maybe with some direction) can establish the rules, rules are then demonstrated. This resource can be used as a longer starter in lessons or can be a base of a lesson as well. It can be used at several levels.

Spelling is an evergreen issue in English. I have prepared several interactive presentations that deal with common issues. This is a resource for a lesson that teaches or revisits spelling issues. This particular PowerPoint document explores the sound and the letter K; it explores the letter C. There are short tasks as well to make a point - in doing them, the students (maybe with some direction) can establish the rules, rules are then demonstrated. This resource can be used as a longer starter in lessons or can be a base of a lesson as well. It can be used at several levels.

A one-page description of the two main usages of the apostrophe: contraction and possession. With examples it explains the usages. The sheet also includes when not to use it - mistakes that are often committed. The resource can be used at many levels.

A short exercise that can be used to revisit issues with the usage of the apostrophe Can be used at many levels.

English GCSE/A level English Language, English Literature AS/A2 Structure is an often avoided/ignored feature that can offer great analysis for students. This lesson raises the awareness and shows how intrinsic structural features are to meaning. I have delivered this lesson with great success to AS and A2 Language and Literature students. I have included an unofficial lesson plan that suggests the steps of the lesson. The PPT file also includes materials to print and distribute. Good luck

English, GCSE, grade A English Language AS/A2 level This is a whole lesson on syntax in practice. Students of English usually find it hard to think in syntax term and how that builds thought. This exercise helps them understand this. Using a thought provoking text - Cogito ergo sum (I think; therefore, I am.) - students (best in small groups) identify sentence structures 1. Identify Subject and Verb which then helps identify clauses 2. Identify linking words that determine the relationships between clauses. I also included a PDF file with solutions so that students can reflect on lesson.

This resource introduces/reminds students of what proper nouns are and the rule of capitalisation. It goes through each item with examples and tasks. Probably a 2-3 lesson length As much as it is a simple thing, I had to teach this at many levels.

Writing to describe KS3 and KS4 This resource can be used in a lesson for studying/creating writing that describes. The students read about the famous earthquake - short discussion of the probable horrors could follow. A few short eyewitness accounts are selected to annotate in groups in search of effective techniques. Then, they can write their own short account that highlights the horror of the event. (or start in lesson, finish at home to share with groups and best of groups could share in class) To save lesson time - the reading could be given beforehand as homework.

Sentence structures - compound sentences with coordinating connectives Using the FANBOYS - with meanings of linking word and an example - then, students must create their own examples. Pdf file - as print out included I recommend Vary your sentences for effect and clarity - 9 patterns of sentence structures presented in an organised fashion - reference material

This reference 2-pager shows the nine possible sentence structures in an organised fashion: simple, compound and complex -- three patterns each. The patterns are explained, examples are given. The compound and subordinate conjunctions are given as well organised by logic used. This is a very useful material for students to consider their options for variety -- for effect and clarity. It also can be used as revision material. I plan to add PPT materials that teach the patterns.

AS English Language This exercise uses an extract from a real-life article and dissects its sentences. The exercise asks students to examine the sentences, identify them and comment on how they contribute to or create meaning. Solutions are given afterwards so that students can confront what they have missed. The exercise shows how sentence structure - syntax - can contribute to meaning. Very often disregarded, worth writing about though. One Pdf file - 4 pages - task and solutions (to be given out for reflection afterwards) The Powerpoint presentation - use the text to read extract together; then only use the rest when students have tried to dissect the sentences. make them identify sentences, then consider how syntax effects meaning. I have included a reference material I have created that shows the nine patterns of possible sentence structures to help identification. (maybe a good thing could be to spend a lesson beforehand to learn these patterns.) If you have any questions about the resource, please contact me at gykinga@yahoo.co.uk