This resource can be used for all exam specs. It uses a piece of original, unpublished fiction, has a starter and quiz to finish. Approx 90 mins.

For Edexcel English Language 2.0 Text on Paper 1 Section A 19th Century Non-Fiction Focuses on: Identifying key points from a text Examining key quotes from a text and annotation Commenting on and reviewing how successful something has been achieved Lesson time is approx 1.5 hours. This goes alongside an additional powerpoint for a second lesson covering skills on comparisons.

Edexcel GCSE English Language Paper 2, Questions 5 and 6. Full 90 minute powerpoint-led lesson using Katy Perry’s “Roar” and Foreigner’s “Eye of the Tiger” for similarity and comparison question.

Lessons designed to assist GCSE students with writing a speech. The lesson focuses on recognition of features of a speech, leading on to higher ability students adding to a scripted speech and less able students going on to feature spotting. This was written for the new Edexcel 2.0 spec, but can be used for all transactional / non-ficton writing classes.

A quick reference guide for Edexcel GCSE English Language exams. A single page guide to each paper that includes marks, timings and what to include in each answer.Can be used for revision aids or classroom displays.

For GCSE English Language Edexcel 2.0 LIFT A resource using a the Jane Goodall and Life of Pi texts from Edexcel’s online anthology. Covers Section A Paper 2 skills of language and structural features and text comparisons. Can be used over 2 lessons with my Life of Pi Powerpoint (1.5 - 2 hours) as lesson 2. Full lesson of 1.5-2 hours guided or remote learning.

For GCSE English Language Edexcel 2.0 LIFT A resource using The Life of Pi texts from Edexcel’s online anthology. Covers Section A Paper 2 skills of language and structural features. Can be used over 2 lessons with my Jane Goodall Powerpoint (1.5 - 2 hours) as lesson 1. Full lesson of 1.5-2 hours guided or remote learning.