This revision resource has been developed to reinforce the different features in writing styles. Can be used for GCSE and Functional Skills English.

Versatile formal letter template that can be used for GCSE and Functional Skills English. Provides learners with a clear outline as to how a formal letter should be formatted, structured and sequenced.

This is a COMPLETE LESSON on A04. Learners are encouraged to explore the methods used by writers to create impact in their writing.

Engaging lesson on language features that allows learners to develop skills around making comparisons and identifying the effect of language features.

Match card activity differentiated to E3, L1 and L2.

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

This is a COMPLETE LESSON. The second part of Evaluating Texts critically.

COMPLETE LESSON. Learners are encouraged to be imaginative and develop their creative writing skills.

A COMPLETE LESSON focusing on writing to argue. Includes thought provoking discussion topics alongside opportunities for learners to present (possibilities to cover spoken language component).

Classroom display poster on synonyms.

Classroom display poster on spelling.

Classroom wall display poster on repetition.

Classroom display focusing on scanning.

Wall display for classrooms using a contemporary and relatable public figure.

Classroom display poster on formal letter writing.

COMPLETE LESSON. This is part 2 of the 'Synthesis and Summary' lesson that encourages learners to develop key skills around synthesising and summarising text, in preparation for the new specification.

Classroom wall display poster on colloquialisms.

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.

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.