3 sessions focusing on how the writing develops tension and suspense. An extract from Stephen King’s IT, then Jaws and finally leading to learners creating their own piece of writing creating tension and suspense.

Speaking and listening presentation powerpoint. Provides some socially relevant topics for discussion including video clips and suggestions on how to create, structure and present it.

Full lesson plan with powerpoint and resource aimed at prepping learners for the speaking and listening element for functional skills English. The exam board we use is city and guilds however the resource is transferable to other awarding bodies.

Fact, Opinion and Bias full lesson (aimed at GCSE English but could be transferable to functional skills).

Match the language feature with the correct definition worksheet.

Language Feature revision lesson - ideal for remote/online learning.

Full lesson powerpoint aimed at teaching and improving letter writing.

Completely paperless English quiz! Multiple choice quiz, excellent for online lessons or face to face.

Full lesson plan, powerpoint and resources aimed at highschool - college aged learners.

Full lesson powerpoint aimed at teaching learners how to write an effective article.

Lesson on paper 1 question 3 - how does the writer use structure?

Analysing an extract from ‘Boys don’t cry’ with a focus on use of slang in writing.

Differentiated language feature starters to stretch and challenge the more able learners.

An English related Christmas Quiz! The first letter of each answer spells out ‘We wish you a Merry Christmas’ (if the learners get their answers right!).

Evaluate question on source document ‘Don’t ask Jack’. Aimed at lower ability learners.

GCSE English Language Revision powerpoints (I will be using mine as a remote revision session and sending to all of my learners for their own revision following the session).

Extract from lord of the flies - simple analysing text activity.

GCSE English Language - Key Subject Terminology

GCSE English Language - Paper 1, Question 5. Creative writing example questions themed around Black lives matter.