An introduction to Haliday's functions with texts to analyse.

A selection of resources relating to the interaction view of language with points for discussion

Material to cover three interesting lessons on the topic 'Language Change and the Internet' which is an important feature of language change in general, and certainly a synoptic element worth considering for any student studying language change at A Level, and especially those using the AQA examination board. Included are two full Power Point lesson resources and accompanying activities including journalistic material and a text to analyse. There is a close look at the work of Tim Shortis and David Crystal and a link to an interesting TED Talk on the topic.

A visual guide to structuring acquisition of literacy essays.

A guide to key theories and concepts relating to multi-modal literacy with a range of activities. One activity does require the use of young children’s books that would need to be provided by a teacher or the students themselves. However, if this activity is inconvenient, it could easily be removed and there is still plenty of scope for a full hour’s lesson at least.

A guide to answering the question with useful texts for exam practice.

Written by an ‘A’ grade AQA English Language examiner - this resource contains an informative power point, a model answer and prompt tasks for paper Two Section B

An introduction to the features of spoken language with a fun interactive activity followed by a lesson that explores accommodation theory and issues of politeness in spoken language texts.

A range of resources on the acquisition of literacy which are useful for a full understanding of the linked role between reading and writing acquisition for the new AQA A Level English Language.

A detailed power point which considers both sides of the argument with theory and examples to discuss and analyse.