Persuasive writing lesson using the topic of the Syrian Refugee crisis. I hope the lesson will teach students how to write persuasively and help them gain an understanding of the current issues going on in Syria. Students will act as 'Save the Children' and research into the current issues affecting the lives of those in Syria due to the war (research pack provided). They will then write a persuasive speech to the Foreign Secretary using the research that they have learnt. This can be taught over a series of lessons. Activities led to really interesting and insightful discussions, and students developed a more insightful understanding of the issues that affect their world :o) Nice idea to extend learning outside the classroom: - letters could be sent to the MP -speaking and listening activities -assembly presentations Please leave a review. I would love to know how the lesson went :o).

Revision flashcard for English Language Paper 2, Question 4.

Visual aid to show students how to 'blow' up the language in a quote into smaller pieces. A template has also been provided to give to lower ability students. For six 'Explode the Quote' starter activities, visit my TES shop :)

This can be used as an assembly or a lesson. The PowerPoint covers Caribbean history from colonialism to the present day. Three writing activities are included (analysis of a poem, writing postcards and writing a description suggested by a picture).

Detailed PowerPoint lesson breaking down A01 from English Language Paper 2 (explicit and implicit information). The lesson is centred around the theme of freedom, with students using an extract from Malala’s ‘Fight for Freedom’ and Harriet Jacob’s ‘Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl’. Extracts and Question 1 example provided by Millie Frost (Twitter: @MissMFrost). Thank you :o) For my detailed resources like this, visit Miss Cole’s TES shop.

Writing activity getting students to use more ambitious techniques to hook their reader's attention. Perfect starter activity. More writing stimulus tasks like this can be found on my TES shop.

Lesson analysing Childish Gambino’s video ‘This is America’. Students will work collaboratively to examine aspects of his video, considering his viewpoint and perspective on violence and race relations in America . Students are then given an AQA English Language Paper 2 Q4 exam style question to answer.

Full lesson that aims at students writing a leaflet, including an exam style question (Q5) . To engage students, the subject area focuses on the Syrian refugee crisis.

Writing activity for AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5. I have used the thought provoking work of artist Kirzart to act as a visual aid and help students write more creatively. I have also included questions for classroom discussions.

Starter activity getting students to look closely at the deeper meaning rather than just looking at a quote at surface level.

KS3 lesson introducing students to conflict poetry. Lesson is centred around getting students to consider the purpose of poetry and creating their own poetry using words from 'Where is the Love?' by Black Eyed Peas.

Detailed lesson for Q3 (structure). The lesson: - looks at the differences between language and structural techniques -gives students opportunities to identify structural techniques within a text - includes a detailed flashcard with sentence stems and terminology for revision -includes mark scheme

FIVE writing activities for AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5. I’ve used the thought provoking work of artist Al Margen to act as a visual aid and help students write more creatively. I have also included questions for classroom discussions.

Two lessons for English Language Paper 2: Question 2. The lessons teaches students how to summarise, identify less obvious differences between the sources and how to synthesise between texts. Students are also given student examples and the opportunity to attempt practice questions and self assess. There’s more! A relatable online revision video I have made has also been included. This breaks down the exam paper itself, accompanied with a short quiz at the end :o) The sources used come from an AQA specimen paper (Elizabeth Dray at Glastonbury/ Charles Dickens at Greenwich Fair)

Activities looking at current issues around racial injustice. Using Banksy’s work, students discuss what the artist is trying to convey about systemic racism. This is then followed by a language analysis task and an opportunity for students to write letters to their local MP. Also includes a PowerPoint focusing on language analysis.

'Explode' the quote activity for Gerald from An Inspector Calls.

Q5 writing starter (description of picture). Success criteria included to help students write imaginative pieces of writing.

Most of us dislike marking because of the time it takes. Let me help you cut your marking time with these handy marking templates. There are 3 templates available focusing on each Assessment Objective (A01, A02 & A03) . Marking Tip: Get students to identify their weakest A0 and use the student success criteria to guide their response and make improvement in this area. This is a good way to get students to take more ownership of their learning.

Most of us dislike marking because of the time it takes. Let me help you cut your marking time with this handy marking template breaking down A02. THREE templates available focusing on each Assessment Objective (A01, A02 & A03) on my TES shop.

AQA English Language Paper 2, Question 1 (True statements) and Question 3 (language) lesson starter .