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.

COMPLETE LESSON. Learners are encouraged to explore the use of a range of linguistic devices and sentence types in the drafting of a descriptive peice of text.

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).

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

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

This activity can be used to teach students how to write paragraphs that have a topic sentence and supportive details.

Useful for induction purposes.

Useful worksheet for prompting learners to write both creatively and imaginatively.

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

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

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

Match card activity differentiated to E3, L1 and L2.

A useful revision guide for learners undertaking Entry 3 to level 2 Functional Skills English. Provides easy to follow steps on planning, drafting, exemplars and key tips.

Allows learners to work with the acronym DAFOREST and useful as a revision tool for GCSE and level 2 Functional Skills English.

This lesson covers A02, 5 and 6. It includes the exploration of story openings, the sequence of sentences and sentence types. Learners are encouraged to analyse how writers organise text by focusing on sentence structure and sentence types, whilst recognisable characters are used to frame a creative writing piece on the theme of horror.

Created to track your group based on every A0.

An engaging and interactive lesson that incorporates the successful grime artist, Stormzy. The lesson explores the challenges experienced by women in the 19th century and in modernity. The lesson also builds learners' confidence in writing to imply.

This is a highly accessible and engaging resource for students working towards the new GCSE 9-1 English Language qualification. The use of controversial topics and political spokespeople provides great 'buy in' from learners and makes the exploration of WW2 accessible and engaging.