This is a highly accessible and engaging resource for students working towards the new GCSE 9-1 English Language qualification. A whole lesson is available for practitioners who require learners to think creatively and imaginatively. This lesson includes the award-winning comedy short film called, 'The Black Hole', as an inspirational prompt for a descriptive writing task.

This is a highly accessible and engaging resource for students working towards the new GCSE 9-1 English Language qualification. The use of controversial topics and political spokespeople provides great 'buy in' from learners and makes the exploration of WW2 accessible and engaging.

Useful worksheet for prompting learners to write both creatively and imaginatively.

These activities are part of a whole lesson (GCSE English Language Synthesis and summary - Part I). They can be used as tool to allow learners to compare any two texts and assist in scaffolding a paragraph that summarises.

This activity can be used to teach students how to write paragraphs that have a topic sentence and supportive details.

Useful for induction purposes.

Based on the 'The Perfect Ofsted English Lesson' book by David Didau. Can be used as a wall display for classrooms.

A level 1 resource which is mostly paperless (self assessment sheets are optional). Current affairs topics such as a the corona virus, aim to drill down on learners knowledge and use as a platform to formulate practical ideas around coping in a safe and inclusive space. Also creates opportunities to address diversity.

Resource to aid learners with creative writing.

Use and adapt to suit your lesson purposes. Great approach to individualising differentiation and target setting with learners. Cut out the relevant ones and hand to learners to complete alongside main tasks.

Language devices table for learners to consolidate learning and revision purposes.

An effective student feedback form that will enable learners to effectively track their progress and reflect on their development of key skills.

Useful exam preparation resource with a planning template for learners.

A collection of engaging language features posters.

Paperless L2 Functional Skills English resource on writing a review using the correct writing conventions.

Paperless lesson resource on writing a formal letter of complaint using the correct writing conventions.

Paperless L2 Functional Skills English resource on writing a formal report using the correct writing conventions.

Paperless L2 Functional Skills English resource on writing a diary entry using the correct writing conventions.

Paperless resource on how to write a web forum using the correct writing conventions.

Multi-use literary devices cards that can be used for both GCSE and level 2 Functional Skills classes.