Spoken Language Study - Spoken Genres includes an 87 slide PowerPoint and 10 worksheets. The resource contains 7 lessons designed to teach Spoken Language Study at GCSE and focuses on political speeches of the C20th. Sample of contents: What is the Spoken Language and what are Spoken Genres? Explanation of Controlled Assessment and assessment objectives How audience and purpose impact on spoken language Introducing political speeches The use of bias, generalisations, fact, opinion and exaggeration in speech writing Verbal and non-verbal communication The study of political speeches: Martin Luther King, Winston Churchill, William Wallace (Mel Gibson in Braveheart!), George W Bush (9/11), Barack Obama, Charlie Chaplin (The Great Dictator) and more Analysing rhetoric and language How to compare and contrast spoken language Self/peer assessment

Eduqas 9-1 GCSE English - Paper 1, Section B (196 slide PowerPoint and 27 worksheets) This resource has been created to help pupils get ready for Section B of Paper 1 of the Eduqas 9-1 GCSE English exam. The resource includes: An introduction to the exam with a focus on Section B How to obtain the best possible grades on Section B of Component 1 How to write a piece of creative writing which will score a high grade How to work well within the time limitations of the exam The 9-1 GCSE mark scheme – how the paper is assessed

Edexcel 9-1 GCSE English Exam - Preparing for Paper 2 (198 slide editable PowerPoint with 30 worksheets) Contents include: An example paper with questions A walk through each question on Section How to produce extended answers and how to extract key information from a non-fiction text How to approach the non-fiction writing questions on Section B How to write for a specified audience, purpose and form How to use language, punctuation and grammar for effect Exploring rhetorical questions, hyperbole, imperatives, repetition, triples and other techniques. How to write to argue, advise and persuade A model mark scheme for Section A and Section B Edexcel 9-1 GCSE English Exam - Preparing for Paper 2 can be used at any time during the GCSE course but it is especially useful for revision when the exams are approaching.

Edexcel 9-1 GCSE English Exam - Preparing for Paper 1 (251 slide editable PowerPoint with 35 worksheets) helps teachers prepare students for Paper 1 of the Edexcel 9-1 GCSE English exam. Contents include: An example exam paper with questions A guide through each question on Section A of Paper 1 How to deduce information from a text How to answer Section B effectively How to write a powerful piece of imaginative writing How to plan, structure and write an effective story opening Understanding how the mark scheme is used Edexcel 9-1 GCSE English Exam - Preparing for Paper 1 can be used at any time during the GCSE course but it is especially helpful for revision when the exams are approaching

Creating a Summer Haiku (34 slide PowerPoint) is designed to help teach poetry writing. It includes a range of lessons and activities for children of all abilities. Activities include: Exploring and discussing haiku poetry - reading, listening to and talking about haiku poems Creating a class haiku Constructing an individual haiku Drafting Writing assessment

‘Checking Out Me History’ by John Agard has been produced for the 9-1 GCSE English Anthology and contains an assortment of teaching ideas and activities. Contents include: Tasks to consolidate understanding Exploring how Agard uses structure and form Analysis of the poem’s imagery How and why Agard uses poetic techniques Language analysis Key themes examined

Spellings - Year 5 and Year 6 uses words from the statutory National Curriculum spellings for Year 5 and Year 6 as assessed in the KS2 SATs. The resource includes a fully editable 134 slide PowerPoint presentation and 23 worksheets. The teaching resource contains 10 sets of spellings. Every set uses the words from the Year 5 and Year 6 National Curriculum and each word is given within a sentence to enable children to contextualise each one. Click on the image for a preview.

War Photographer is made up of an editable 32 slide PowerPoint presentation and 4 worksheets. It contains a number of teaching activities designed to help students understand the poem. CONTENTS: Contextual information about Carol Ann Duffy Analysis of War Photographer and tasks to consolidate understanding Structure – exploring how Duffy uses structure and form in the poem Imagery – a study of the imagery used in War Photographer Poetic Techniques – how Duffy uses poetic techniques for effect Language - tasks which explore Duffy’s use of language Themes - key themes examined Links to external notes and additional teaching resources To preview War Photographer by Carol Ann Duffy please click on the PowerPoint images opposite.

This Storm on the Island teaching resource includes a range lesson activities including: A brief biography of Heaney which includes a video. The context of the poem examined - The Troubles in Northern Ireland and Stormont Analysis of the poem including a video reading, discussion of ideas and consolidation of understanding. Studying the poem’s structure and imagery. Analysing the poet’s use of language including poetic techniques Themes of Storm on the Island explored and links to additional exteral resources

Kamikaze is a 38 slide PowerPoint presentation with 4 accompanying worksheets. It has produced for the 9-1 GCSE English anthology and contains a variety of teaching activities. Contents include: Analysis of Kamikaze and tasks to consolidate understanding Exploring how Garland uses structure and form Analysis of the imagery used in the poem How Garland uses poetic techniques for effect Language tasks Themes examined

Poppies has been made for the 9-1 GCSE English Literature Poetry Anthology and contains a mix of teaching ideas and activities. The PowerPoint and worksheets cover: An introduction to the poem Analysis with links to a video reading of the poem and tasks to consolidate understanding Exploring how Weir uses structure and form Study of the imagery used in the poem How Weir uses poetic techniques for effect The key themes examined A video reading of the poem and further links to Jane Weir and her poetry

Edexcel 9-1 GCSE English Exam - Paper 1 and Paper 2 Edexcel 9-1 GCSE English Exam - Paper 1 and Paper 2 (450 slide editable PowerPoint with 65 worksheets) helps you to prepare students for Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the Edexcel 9-1 GCSE English exam. The teaching resource covers: Example Paper 1 and Paper 2 examination papers with example questions A ‘how-to guide’ which takes students through every question on Paper One and Paper Two. Each question is broken down and the resource explains how best to approach each one. Model mark schemes to allow students to see how exam papers are assessed by the examiner

1st Date - She and 1st Date – He by Wendy Cope 35 slide editable PowerPoint presentation 5 worksheets Our 1st Date - She and 1st Date – He teaching resource explores the Wendy Cope poem – as featured in the Edexcel Poetry Anthology (Relationships) - in detail. It includes the following activities: - Reading and understanding the poem - Exploring imagery - Discuss form and structure - Exploring language - How to write about poetry using P.E.T.E.R. - Links to additional notes and a digital copy of the anthology

This resource for teaching Exposure by Wilfred Owen covers the following: A brief biography of Owen The poem’s context - World War One, trench warfare - video clips included An audio reading of the poem by Kenneth Branagh A copy of Exposure for annotation Consolidation activities Analysis of language and imagery Structure and poetic techniques How to write about the poem effectively Owen’s message and the poem’s purpose

The Charge of the Light Brigade (Alfred Lord Tennyson) teaching resource is a GCSE English (9-1) 46 slide PowerPoint analysis of the poem The Charge of the Light Brigade with 5 accompanying worksheets. The Charge of the Light Brigade resource includes: A brief biography of Tennyson The context of the poem Discussion of how Tennyson employs structure and analysis of imagery in The Charge of the Light Brigade. Analysis of style and form and poetic devices in The Charge of the Light Brigade. Exploration of language Themes explored plus consolidation of meaning and purpose. Links - Where to find further information and analysis about the poet, the battle and film clips from the movie.

Romeo and Juliet - Act Five This Romeo and Juliet teaching resource explores Act Five in detail. It covers the changing character of Romeo, the use of language in the final act and the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. The resource includes a 19-slide editable PowerPoint presentation and 3 accompanying worksheets and can be used at either KS3 or KS4. Preview the opening slides of 'Romeo and Juliet - Act Five’ by clicking on the preview images.

This Romeo and Juliet teaching unit can be used at either upper KS3 or KS4 and includes a huge no prep 230 slide PowerPoint presentation, 49 worksheets and a 32 lesson plans. Romeo and Juliet covers the following: Shakespeare and the Elizabethan theatre activities to develop knowledge of the plot analysis of the characters of Romeo, Juliet, Mercutio, Tybalt, Friar Lawrence, Capulet and the Nurse exploration of the themes love, hate and fate analysis of Shakespeare’s language the use of tension and suspense hot-seating and empathy writing activities sequencing activities Preview the opening slides of 'Romeo and Juliet - Act Five’ by clicking on the preview images.

Romeo and Juliet - Act Two This Romeo and Juliet teaching resource explores Act Two in detail. It covers the balcony scene, Friar Lawrence, the Nurse and the marriage of Romeo and Juliet. The resource includes a comprehensive 41-slide editable PowerPoint presentation and 7 accompanying worksheets and can be used at either KS3 or KS4. You can preview the opening slides of 'Romeo and Juliet - Act Two’ by clicking on the preview images.

Writing to Describe is a 42 slide PowerPoint presentation with a 15 page booklet of worksheets. The PowerPoint contains stage by stage lessons specifically designed to teach descriptive writing. The resource contains a number of activities which can be tweaked, personalised and differentiated to suit your teaching needs. Descriptive Writing uses colour and imagery to create a vibrant and stimulating learning experience and is a comprehensive and detailed resource. The lessons include a range of activities for pupils of all abilities and cover: The key features of descriptive writing Using adjectives effectively to create descriptive imagery How to use powerful verb in descriptive writing Planning, structuring and organising writing Using similes to bring writing to life on the page Developing a wider vocabulary How to draft and redraft effectively