A lesson focusing on key terminology linked to context, writer’s intentions and finishing with a detailed look at Mr Birling as a way of linking all elements together in an essay plan and response.

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 range of powerpoints focusing on different poems that could be used for the GCSE unseen poetry aspect of the exam. This resource would work with any of the exam specifications as it focuses on understanding formed from comprehension activities, analysis of language and structural features and developing layers of interpretations. This could also be used with KS3 if the questions were broken down or as an introduction in Year 9.

6 lessons focusing on an approach to developn a story line/description and introduce character effectively as well as building in a cyclical structure and imagery throughout. A range of images used as a stimulus to develop their thinking skills before considering character and plot in more detail.

A few lessons using a GOT extract to develop understanding of the key questions for Language Paper 1 and strategies to answer each question individually.

4 lessons detailing the key questions for AQA’s Language Paper 1 Section A. Focusing on comprehension to understand the source as a beginning and following with detailed strategies to answer Q2, 3 and 4 with modelled examples, writing frames and annotated extracts and questions to consider.

A range of 10+ lessons for AQA A level Language revision covering all topics for Paper 1 and 2; Child language acquisition, meaning and representations, language change, opinion articles, comparison questions… the lot! Lots of example texts, sentence starters, model responses and lessons to practise annotating extracts, analysing, focusing on the mark scheme and developing interpretations.

A booklet specifically designed for EDUQAS Paper 1 Q5; creative writing. Example questions, guidance, student friendly mark scheme, punctuation guide and an in-depth step-by-step approach on how to respond to the story writing titles. Also included is a powerpoint stretching 3-5 lessons depending on how thorough you want to be, walking the students through each section of the approach with modelled examples to support.

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.

A full scheme of lessons; resources, adverts, theoretical reading, assessment questions and modelled examples. Easily 5-10 lessons depending on homework tasks and lesson time dedicated to assessment etc. Suitable for any exam board.

An engaging and useful CPD session that has enough content to last 2-3 hours. Activities, discussion, mark scheme moderation, prescribed approaches for both language and literature AND for all ability groups, leaving teachers feeling much more confident about how to teach those students who struggle to start or struggle to write the amount needed in some of our detailed exam questions. Includes a teacher resource booklet, mark schemes, exam papers and resources for discussion.

An engaging 2-3 hour CPD session that could be spread over a few sessions addressing how important language and structure is, as well as how to teach this effectively. Many links made across Language and Literature to enable staff to feel more confident in their teaching. Using prescribed approaches, example answers, activities to try together as a team and many, many discussion points and references. Includes a range of exam papers and resources to use within your session.

This is a 2-3 hour CPD session discussing different theories to the poetry and prose questions at GCSE level. The discussion and resources would suit any exma board that you have chosen however, would also lead to interesting discussions about KS3 teaching and planning. Video links, exam responses, prescribed approaches and theory all resourced and active participation encouraged within the slides.

A 2-3 lesson guide on Language Paper 2: writing to present a viewpoint addressing key issues in society that students can write about. Using prescribed approaches to support students with their engaging opening and walking them through each section of their letter/speech/article etc. Non fiction resources used also to give students key information as support for their writing to build confidence.

A 2-3 lesson guide on Language Paper 2: writing to present a viewpoint addressing key issues in society that students can write about. Using prescribed approaches to support students with their engaging opening and walking them through each section of their letter/speech/article etc. Non fiction resources used also to give students key information as support for their writing to build confidence.

A 2-3 lesson guide on Language Paper 2: writing to present a viewpoint addressing key issues in society that students can write about. Using prescribed approaches to support students with their engaging opening and walking them through each section of their letter/speech/article etc. Non fiction resources used also to give students key information as support for their writing to build confidence.

A lesson that could be divided in to two or used again and again focusing on small details that build amazingly vivid character descriptions. Building on images and show dont tell. A range of character examples given and sentences starters used including a modelled example for students to build on. Suitable for GCSE Paper 1 creative writing or as a KS3 guide on how to make character descriptions perfect from the first go!

Full SOL focusing on 12 lessons (could be extended to more) focusing on transactional writing and all elements needed to write a report, letter, article, speech etc. Lots of links to Youtube clips and debates to develop understanding further as well as key speeches and ideas to build cultural capital to develop their responses! Including a full range of topics to ensure that students are fully prepared, developing their opinions on worldly topics focusing on a prescribed approach that students can use again and again to build confidence in their writing especially under the time pressures!

Full SOL focusing on 12 lessons (could be extended to more) focusing on transactional writing and all elements needed to write a report, letter, article, speech etc. Lots of links to Youtube clips and debates to develop understanding further as well as key speeches and ideas to build cultural capital to develop their responses!

A great Christmas topic using 21st and 19th century texts around homeless people at Christmas. The slides work through each question on Language Paper 2 Section A meaning it could be a 1-2 lesson WTM or could be a week’s worth of teaching working through each question. Models, examples and extracts all provided.