A fun English match the pair game. Cut out and laminate the 24 cards. Turn them over and match the definition to the example. Print double sided and the definition / example will be on one side and a school pattern on the back.

A fun English game designed for my KS3 class to help them with their creative writing. The board contains a series of 5 prompts which will allow the learner to build their short gothic story: setting, main character, spooky object, main theme and conflict. Give the student a dice piece. They will roll the dice piece 5 times moving from left to right of the board. For example: The first number refers to the setting, the second number rolled refers to the story’s main character…etc… The learner will then write a short story based on what they rolled on the prompt board.

A worksheet which will to help learners to identify different language features. This worksheet uses some quotes from some inspirational women and their most well-known speeches. Learner’s are asked to identify the language techniques used in each quote. Answer sheet is provided.

An English Reading Comprehension Activity. This resource gives the learner an overview of Pride month and the Stonewall riots. They will then be asked to answer 10 skimming and scanning questions based on the document. Answers are provided so that learners can self mark.

A 13 page revision guide that helps learners to understand how to pass their writing assessment. This revision guide includes: An overview of the writing assessment Overview of the spelling test including pictures of common misspelled words Overview of the plural question and a list of irregular plural forms which learners need to remember Overview of the alphabetical order question and a step-by-step guide on how to arrange a list of words alphabetically How to format different types of text - step-by-step guide with examples. Text types include: letters, emails, articles and reviews A guide on the writing composition questions and how they are marked A practice exam question with a step-by-step guide on how to answer this question plus an example answer This is based on the NCFE awarding body but will be applicable to other awarding bodies.

An English Reading Comprehension Activity. This resource gives the learner an overview of the TV show Squid Game. Learners will read the text and then answer twelve skimming and scanning questions based on this document. Answers are provided so that learners can self mark. This would suit Functional skills E3 learners.

An English Reading Comprehension Activity. This resource gives the learner an overview of the movie Encanto and well as listing the characters and their ‘super’ powers. Learners will read the text and then answer ten skimming and scanning questions based on this document. There is an extension question. Answers are provided so that learners can self mark. This would suit KS2/ KS3 aged learners.

A good refreser / lesson stater on this subject. This is a 22 page PPT on figurative language devices. A short task is also provided on the last slide. The PPT includes: What is a figurative language Examples of figurative language and the meaning including: -Oxymoron -Alliteration -Simile -Metaphor -Onomatopoeia -Idiom -Hyperbole -Personification Figurative language class quiz. Learners will answer questions on their whiteboards. Answers will appear on PPT. They need to identify the figurative language in eight portions of song lyrics. The last slide includes a portion of Katy Perry’s song ‘Roar.’ Learners will be asked to identify any of the eight figurative language devices that they have just learnt about.

A worksheet containing an article writing activity that asks the learner to write a newspaper article on a current topic. The topic for each text is the current UK ‘dangerous’ dog debate. Information, planning template page is provided as well as two blank lined pages for writing

This is a twenty-two page PowerPoint that is designed to be used with learners who are due to complete their English Functional Skills writing examination. It is designed for L1 and L2 learners and is entitled: Review Writing The PowerPoint is a step-by-step guide of how to format and write different types of reviews. At the end of the presentation, there are two review writing tasks for learners to attempt. For one of the review writing tasks, I have given on-screen ‘tips’ on how to plan the content of the review and how to ‘expand’ a draft version of the text, in order to raise the learners word count and to also make it more engaging for the reader. The PowerPoints contents include: How to write a review How to format a review What to include in a review Sample assessment questions How to plan your review’s content and how to ‘expand’ your writing There is also a booklet attached which includes a review template and contains the two writing tasks that can be also viewed in the PowerPoint.

Different purposes of a text booklet. The learner has two tasks to complete. Answers are provided so that students can self mark. This would suit High Level E3 and L1 and L2 learners.

An A3 PDF resource that I created and used with my mixed ability KS3 English class. I got the learners to write down each character in the play and asked them to write down the character’s personality traits. They then drew each character (their interpretation of what they thought that character would look like). Learners were also asked to pick a key quote from the play that best reflected that character’s personality. Following this, they then wrote an overview of each scene. This was in preparation for a practice essay question.

An English Reading Comprehension Skimming & Scanning Activity. This would be ideal for E3 Functional Skills learners and pupils in the KS3 & KS4 age groups. Based on the topic of LGBTQ+, learners will read a source document before answering 8 skimming and scanning questions based on the source document. Answers are provided so learners can self mark.

A worksheet which will to help learners to identify different language features. This worksheet uses lyrics from Katy Perry’s song* Firework. Learner’s are asked to identify the language techniques used a selection of lyrics. An answer sheet is provided.

A worksheet which will to help learners to identify different language features. This worksheet uses some quotes from Albert Einstein. Learner’s are asked to identify the language techniques used in each quote. Answer sheet is provided.

4 X A3 Worksheets Summary Worksheet - A resource to use as your class reads through the play. After each act, get your learners to write a short summary. They can also note down any themes that run throughout the play. This can also be useful for when learners need to revise the play and the key scenes. Characters Worksheet - A resource to help learners identify and analyse the different characters as they read through the play. They can write down a description of each character and their personality traits. Context Worksheet - Get your students to research the context of the play. Settings Worksheet - Get your students to write about how each of the settings /places on the page are connected to the plot.

This is a task booklet which would be useful for when learners begin to study/ revise the poem. The booklet includes: Front Page Page 1 - Poem - Poppies by Jane Weir/ Learners can highlight this poem and annotate it as the teacher reads the poem Page 2 - First reading: Brainstorming page Page 3 - Summary / research page for learners to fill in - poet, date poem was written, summary, key themes, context and links to other poems Page 4 - Analyse the poem using the SMILE technique template Page 5 - Timeline. Learners to read the poem and create a timeline of events. These will need to be supported with quotations from the poem Page 6 & 7- Key quote and Analysis - Learners to write down 10 key quotes from the poem and analysis each quote Page 8-9 - Two pages for note writing on this poem to print the borders please choose ’ fit to print’ when printing this booklet.

Improve your learners’ reading skills with this skimming and scanning exercise.

**Instructions ** Cut out the five punctuation cards and place them in front of you. On the next page, you will be given a range of phrases and sentences. Each is missing a particular punctuation mark. Place each sentence / phrase underneath the correct punctuation card. Example: If the sentence reads: ‘Andys car had a flat tyre,’ then this sentence should be placed under the ‘apostrophe mark’ card.