Two reading and writing lessons on speeches. Lesson 1: intro to speeches and analysing Boris Johnson’s address to the nation. Lesson 2: writing a speech advising people on staying safe from COVID.

A 31-slide PowerPoint looking at the HOW questions on the paper 1 reading exam. The resource uses an extract from the Alan Partridge book, ‘Nomad.’ It is a very funny extract which my students have loved. Exemplar answers, extract, examiner tips, interactive images, model answers all included.

A PowerPoint based on extracts from the book / series Normal People by Sally Rooney. I have included revision on two Q1 (bullet points) and two IMPRESSIONS questions. I have also included: discusson questions** quote analysis model answer grade 4 - grade 8 examples the extracts**

A revision paper on Q5 (the evaluation question) on the paper 1 reading exam. It is for the EDUQAS exam board but could be used for any. It is based on an extract from the Sally Rooney novel, Normal People. My students enjoyed it. Aimed at grade 4-6 students. The following are included: PowerPoint Extract Highlighted quotes Examiner tips for this specific question Model answers The question the lesson is based on is: ‘Rachel is portrayed as a jealous character in this part of the story.’ To what extent do you agree with this view? You should write about: your own impressions of Rachel as she is presented in the passage.

A really fun starter on word association. The students love it. Gets everyone involved!

A collection of 28 articles that can be used for the reading and writing exams. Really good for debating. The students love it! Some of the 28 articles are listed below: 1930s dating Funny 999 calls Man posts himself in a big envelope Most embarrassing moments Fashion industry ignores bigger women Facebook brags A nation of creeps

A fun, interactive and informative PowerPoint lesson on the TOP TEN skills that EMPLOYERS are looking for in new EMPLOYEE. The lesson has lot of fun images to show the main points. The students love it!

A great lesson on complex sentences. PowerPoint and three worksheets included.

An informative and interactive lesson looking at using sentence starters to improve any type of writing. The PowerPoint has individual & group tasks and uses videos (mainly Ricky Gervais) to grab the students' attention. Also includes a grade 9 exemplar work that uses sentence starters successfully. They love this lesson!

An in-depth and fun lesson on the inkblot personality test. This can be used as a lesson or as a starter. All inkblots and explanations are provided. The students love it! I have included the inkblots on sheet to be cut out.

The students love this! A PowerPoint and video looking at being moral and moral dilemmas. The PowerPoint has definitions, explanations, group activities and a number of interesting, fun dilemmas the students can debate for hours!

28 different resources on fact, opinion and bias. In the collection there are PowerPoints, quizzes, images, worksheets and starter!

A fantastic collection of resources on reading, analysing, writing and performing monologues. All resources (plus SOW) included.

Fun starter to show the importance of proofreading. The students need to read a review of Derren Brown's stage show and find 20 Errors. I have put it on a PowerPoint and on Microsoft Word with the answers included on a separate sheet. The mistakes include the following: - spellings - capital letters - basic grammar - punctuation

A full lesson on how to write an email of complaint. All resources provided. The 48 slide PowerPoint has fun group activities and goes through the process step-by-step in a fun way. The following are included in the lesson: language techniques DAFOREST emotive language paragraphs sentence structure sentence starters

A model answer for all questions on the 'JUSTO' exam. Annotations and exam question included. Great for teacher / student reference.

A resource bundle on 'writing a review' includes: 51 slide PowerPoint, video clips, grade 9 exemplar work and exemplar work annotated with language techniques. The lesson theme is Louis Theroux's documentary, 'Drinking to Oblivion' and creates a great discussion. The students find it really interesting and more interactive than a 'typical' film/book review! The doc is available on Netflix or just follow this link: https://123moviesonline.io/movie/louis-theroux-drinking-to-oblivion/?watching=OlqSlDYmfT

Two separate revision workbooks on the writing exam on paper 1 and paper 2. The following are included: Paper 1: Paper 1 overview Narrative structure (with modern movie examples) Individual tasks and activities Teacher tips Real EDUQAS exam questions Openings Endings How to impress the examiner Dialogue Grade 9 example FInal tips Revision PowerPoint Paper 2: Paper 2 overview Letters Leaflets Reports Reviews Speeches Articles Individual tasks and activities Teacher tips Real EDUQAS exam questions Figurative language Sentence starters How to impress the examiner Grade 9 examples of each format FInal tips Revision PowerPoint

An ‘outstanding’ lesson on the language question in paper 1. This fantastic lesson uses the exam question,‘How does the writer try to show the cruelty of the dog owner?’ The resource includes the following: Model answer Language analysis Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text. Connotation advice Answer structure

An ‘outstanding’ lesson on the language question in paper 1. This fantastic lesson uses the exam question, ‘How does the writer make the lines tense and dramatic?’ The resource includes the following: Model answer Language analysis Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text. Connotation advice Answer structure