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

A lesson reviewing the language used in an extract from Stephen King’s IT - aimed at AQA GCSE English, Paper 1 Reading section.

GCSE Creative writing lesson, focussed on the AQA exam board but adaptable to others. Would work well as an online lesson.

Match the language feature with the correct definition worksheet.

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

GCSE revision presentation (I print it off at a booklet for my learners as well as going through it as a group via powerpoint).

GCSE English article writing powerpoint

Full lesson looking at the purpose of text.

Full lesson powerpoint aimed at teaching and improving letter writing.

Language Feature revision lesson

GCSE English Language learner workbook. I’ve been working through the different activities within the workbook throughout my GCSE sessions and intend to use the whole workbook as a revision guide prior to the exams. The workbook could be used as homework or a seperate revision pack. The workbook is aimed at the AQA exams but could be transferable to other GCSE English exams.

GCSE English progress tracker - I have my learners stick this in the front inside of their exercise books to keep a track on their own progress.

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.

GCSE English resource powerpoint (paper 1 - fiction) - I am Legend

Mix and Match Word Types Starter

Quick starter activity - read the given extract and answer the questions recapping language features/adjectives.

I’ve updated an old resource that I created as a project during my PGCE placement. Hopefully it’s useful for anyone currently working from home with their children or for teachers to utilise as a resource during this period of virtual learning. Mindfulness is a fantastic technique and a useful one too, particularly during unprecidented times like the ones we’re currently in. #coronavirus #covid19 #mindfulness #calm #Englishlanguage #reflection

A short comprehensive guide on structure and how to form an answer around structure in text. Aimed at GCSE English students (AQA but could be transferable to other exam boards or helpful in general for looking at structure).