A lesson focussing on improving descriptive writing. Aimed at GCSE English AQA - Paper 1, Question 5 (but adapatable).

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).

Alternative mix and match language features activity - via powerpoint rather than paper based!

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

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

A fun selection of starter activities providing quotes for learners to guess whether they from a famous writer (ie: Shakespeare, Edgar Allen Poe etc) or song lyrics?

A student guide on how to revise, what’s most effective and some suggested ways to revise (aimed at GCSE English but adaptable to other subject areas).

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).

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

An informative powerpoint detailing the purpose of pride (it’s not just a parade) and the impact the stonewall riots had on the LGBTQ+ community and why we commemorate it yearly.

Word definitions guide - a handy list of useful (and some higher level) words used in English to improve writing and analysing text.

A worksheet analysing the coronarirus slogan looking at the purpose of advertising, connonations of words, phrases, colours and structure. A following worksheet for learners to create their own slogans considering the purpose of structure, colour and wording etc…

Interpret the sysmbols activity - a good starter activity or piece of homework to encourage learner to develop their analysing skills and look at implicit information rather than just what is directly obvious.

A handy breakdown of each exam question and AO for paper 1 and 2, GCSE English - AQA.

A helpful visual display of language features and their definitions. Could be used as a display, learning map or worksheet.

A literature themed quiz: General knowledge, Children’s books, Film adaptations and a picture round complete with answers.

Full lesson looking at the purpose of text.

Improving vocabulary full lesson

A full lesson powerpoint aimed at encouraging learners to think of origional and creative ideas for their fiction writing.

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