A fully resourced PowerPoint to run through a walking talking mock with students, preparing them for the GCSE exam focusing on extract analysis, textual choices, whole play understanding and essay structure including thesis statements and descriptive vocabulary.

A unit of work, worksheets and example responses to suit the EDUQAS 21st century language change over time specification. This could be used for other units however, ranging from Facebook, Twitter, MSN to how language has developed and the response to this from prescriptivists and descriptivists. NOW ADAPTED TO SUIT ALL EXAM BOARDS: Simply alter the mark scheme and questions. All content is applicable and works well with the new AQA spec Paper 2 on language change and decay.

18+ lessons on Conflict poetry suitable for the EDEXCEL anthology but also adaptable for most exam boards as many poems cross-over. Assessment questions and planning also included.

An essay example with poem to analyse- focusing on grade 7-9. The essay example is a level 5 and the aim is for pupils to improve it to address AQA Unseen poetry question for 24 marks.

Booklets for an interactive murder mystery lesson. New characters created to enable whole class participation- a great ice-breaker or drama focused lesson engaing with key characters and relationships.

Grade 9 essay example comparing Ozymandias to London from the Power and Conflict cluster of the AQA anthology

Full lesson (could be two) focusing on the Death Penalty; key debates, interactive activities, quizzes, video clips and more.

3 hour long lessons on bullying; how to spot the signs, strategies, support networks and lots of interactive videos, tasks and activities. Suitable for KS3 and KS4.

Two full hour lessons on persuasive writing; developing key skills using device acronyms, video clips and revision guide support. Suitable for KS3 being introduced to the GCSE, KS4 or as a revision tool for Year 11.

Two full hour lessons focusing on the skills needed when writing to advise; devices needed, structural techniques, skills and key advice for the GCSE. Suitable for KS3 and KS4.

Two full hour lessons focusing on the skills needed when writing to argue; devices needed, structural techniques, skills and key advice for the GCSE. Suitable for KS3 and KS4.

50+ slides addressing each element of transactional writing; inform, explain, describe, persuade, argue and advise. Also focuses on different formats of writing such as report writing, articles, letters and much more. Perfect for KS3 as an introduction or KS4 as a revision tool!

A poster perfect for students to revise key skills either in school or at home. Key skills needed on one side and then example exam questions on the back for each style of writing.

Over 150 slides detailing over 20 lessons based on the topic of Song lyrics. A friendly way to begin addressing poetry at KS3 or even the start of KS4. Engaging activities with differentiated resources and tasks, assessments and a full SOW to support teaching and lesson ppts provided.

Two engaging lessons - could be stretched to more than two- analysing poetry/unseen poetry using lots of contextual factors. Focuses on Ed Sheeran and Stormzy lyrics to focus on writer’s intent, context, word level analysis. Focused for GCSE but could also be adapted slightly to suit KS3.

This booklet is filled with over 15 resources ranging from 1500-present day in order to address Component 2 Section A; Language Change Over Time.

A range of 4+ lessons with resources on Conflict poetry suitable for the EDEXCEL exam board but many poems are also on the AQA specification. Focusing on language analysis, revision techniques, planning and modelled examples.

4 full hour lessons addressing the non fiction component of the GCSE. Resources included and a range of clips and transactional writing tasks to engage all learners, focusing on all questions of the exam paper; Component 2. Would be suitable for any exam board with slight alterations of question wording.

A Christmas Carol grade 9 example essay addressing Scrooge’s fear as shown in an extract from Stave 4 and the novel as a whole.

3 exam papers perfectly suited to the EDUQAS English Language Paper 2 GCSE. All extracts included and questions that match the wording of the EDUQAS exam.