A scheme of work for the first 5 chapters of this classic. Aimed at boys and lower ability but could be adapted to suit all needs. Uses the Heinemann New Windmills edition of the text but is easily transferable to other versions.

I have used the Jamaica Inn text but broken this down into sections and set alternative reading questions. The questions are Functional Skills type. Students can sit this paper whilst others in the same class can sit the original Jamaica Inn Paper 1 paper. This is the reading section only but I have added a writing task on the end in case students finish earlier than the rest of the class.

I created the PIVATS audit tables ready for September. These are the PIVATS milestones for reading, writing, speaking and listening. I intend to use it at the start of term then throughout the academic year to track progress. I will also select the relevant tables to attach to assessments to highlight where they are at. Quickly identifies what they have achieved and what they need to do. Font is very small so each table fits on one page but can easily be changed. I print these on A3 to wrap around assessment pieces. I use the A4 smaller version inside individual student files.

An approach to breaking down questions 2-4 of the paper 2 exam using the Jay Rayner article. Includes key questions, typed example answers from the mark scheme and the mark scheme in pupil friendly language. Can be used in a variety of ways from formal assessment using the planning grid or as a walking talking mock. Could last a good few lessons!

A reading exam based on an extract from the novel Private Peaceful. This exam paper mimics the 8700 AQA language exam style questions from paper 1 section A. This can be delivered without students having studied the novel. I use this as a weekly assessment. I give them questions 1-2, then question 3 then question 4 so I can assess their ability to deal with the AOs and the exam style questions. Suitable for year 7 or 8 students depending on their ability.

PowerPoints, that can be displayed or printed, containing sentence starters and ideas to aid lower ability students to answer Questions 2-4 on Paper 1 Section A using the Jamaica Inn Insert and Aberfan Insert published by AQA.

A writing frame supporting a response to questions 2-4 for Paper 2 Section A. Please note you will need the practice paper 2 (football) I have published to use this resource. These writing frames are differentiated to support higher and lower learners - teacher can choose which sheets to give the student or they themselves can choose.

I have taken the AQA provisional year 8 exam paper 2 and modified it for use with SEN GCSE students. This sticks closely to the original questions but breaks them down into smaller parts. Students can complete the answers in table form most of the time. The original source has also been modified to make it easier to understand for weaker readers. The paper will also suit lower ability year 8 readers and can be used alongside the original exam paper as a differentiated assessment.

A sequence of lessons via a PowerPoint presentation aimed at guiding students through how to tackle a Paper 2 Question 3. Particularly suited towards boys as the focus is boxing. Gives them a set of skills which they can then apply to all future language questions (could cross over to Paper 1 Question 2. The PowerPoint has been designed in such as way as to allow the teacher to choose how much is modelled and how much is independent work.

Year 7 reading exam. Covers reading skills in poetry, prose and Shakespeare. Source based with GCSE exam style questions. Students do not need to study the Sources before they sit the exam. Differentiation for lower ability could include reading through the sources prior to the test or studying the sources prior to the test. This could also be used as baseline test for new students in September.

A sample Paper 2 created for use as a mock or classroom assessment. Includes suggested marking points that compliment actual AQA mark schemes. Mark scheme can be displayed on an IWB while students work through the questions or as teacher taught 'walking talking mock'.

A sample Paper 2 Section A created for use as a mock or classroom assessment. Includes suggested marking points that compliment actual AQA mark schemes. Mark scheme can be displayed on an IWB while students work through the questions or as teacher taught 'walking talking mock'. Source A is an article about George Best and Source B is an article about Bobby Charlton so this paper is particularly suited to boys and football fans.

Suitable as an introduction to the paper or as a revision guide, this pack can be printed and issued or used on the IWB. If using on the IWB, you will need to print certain pages off for the students. Suitable for years 9-11 studying 8700 AQA English Language. Includes teaching tips, things to remember, sample questions with answers and analysis as well as tasks and activities for students to complete independently. Useful as a complete guide to the whole Paper 2 exam. Covers all AOs for this paper.

A sample Paper 2 created for use as a mock or classroom assessment. Includes suggested marking points that compliment actual AQA mark schemes. Mark scheme can be displayed on an IWB while students work through the questions or as teacher taught ‘walking talking mock’.

A set of 10 minute tasks designed to be used during registration periods or quick booster sessions during an extra slot outside of normal lessons. The activities are based around Paper 1 and 2 English Language. I have laminated these as a year 11 tutor and get the student to choose which one they do each day in the lead up to their exams. Feedback from my tutor group was very positive.

I made these sheets after I got fed up writing the same comments on the students' work after each mini assessment. Now I highlight the sheet to show why there were awarded the mark for each question. The students stick these into their books then use the band above where they achieved to set themselves targets for next time. The grids are generic so can be used for any Paper 1 Section A style assessment. They are typed in the dyslexic font to support students who are at risk of dyslexia. This has saved me a huge amount of marking time!

A reading exam based on an extract from the novel HOLES. This exam paper mimics the 8700 AQA language exam style questions from paper 1 section A. This can be delivered without students having studied the novel. I use this as a weekly assessment. I give them questions 1-2, then question 3 then question 4 so I can assess their ability to deal with the AOs and the exam style questions. Suitable for year 7 or 8 students depending on their ability.

A full lesson with formal lesson plan. Covers the following topics briefly: formal and informal, adventurous vocabulary, structure and organisation all linked to formal letter writing. I used this as an introduction to gauge how much a new class knew and what I needed to work on. Could easily be extended to cover two lessons, giving them more time to write their own formal letter. Fully differentiated for both G&T and SEN. A ready-made 'observation lesson'.

A sample Paper 2 created for use as a mock or classroom assessment. Includes suggested marking points that compliment actual AQA mark schemes. Mark scheme can be displayed on an IWB while students work through the questions or as teacher taught 'walking talking mock'.

A writing frame supporting a response to questions 2-4 for GCSE English Language Paper 1 Section A. The slides can be given to students to use as independent work. PowerPoint slides can also be displayed for teacher modelling. Please note you will need the practice paper 1 (animals) I have published to use this resource.

I have an extremely low ability class but school wants them entered for GCSE English Language. The sheets attached helped me to introduce them to the first question on the AQA paper 1 and understand what the question wants them to do. This could be used with other year groups too. By using a simplified source on Armed Forces Day, the students were able to build their confidence by answering the two questions (found on the second sheet of the source so remember to scroll down!). They all got 4/4 and feel ready to tackle a longer source now. More to follow when I've created other approaches!