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 It uses a piece of original, unpublished fiction, has a starter and quiz to finish.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.

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.

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.