A user-friendly tutorial based on identifying Prepositions of Place and Time. Includes model sentences, students’ tasks and tables giving examples of both Prepositions of Place and Time.

An easy to use, step-by-step tutorial/introduction for students on how to produce an effective response to a text using PEE Paragraphs in preparation for any Literature Reading Assessment Task. Particular focus on selected extracts from the novel ‘Holes’ by Louis Sachar (students do not need to be studying the novel itself). Includes Useful Vocabulary to Explain students’ responses and a sample PEE Paragraph.

A handy powerpoint containing useful vocabulary (both ABSTRACT NOUNS and ADJECTIVES) which describes a writer’s TONE OF VOICE. This could also be used to describe the EFFECTS of LANGUAGE on the READER. A great resource to develop students’ vocabulary in a more SOPHISTICATED way.

A detailed REVISION BOOKLET based on the novella ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens. This includes detailed SUMMARY NOTES and REVISION ACTIVITIES based on the 5 staves, the MAIN THEMES, CHARACTERS, STRUCTURE, LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES, SYMBOLISM, EXAM TIPS and a SAMPLE QUESTION together with a number of related REVISION ACTIVITIES to test students’ UNDERSTANDING of the NOVELLA as a whole. Particular reference to the EDUQAS GCSE Literature Syllabus, Component 2, (Prose/Drama - Section B) but can be used and adapted to suit any GCSE Literature Syllabus based on the novella.

A series of COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS based on the poem ‘Sonnet 43’ by Elizabeth Browning. Useful to check students’ understanding after annotating the poem in class. Includes the poem and relevant questions based on CONTEXTUAL detail, MEANING, POETIC LANGUAGE, STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES and the EFFECT on the reader.

Focus on all the questions in Sections A and B for both Higher and Foundation Tiers. A handy revision guide including Assessment Objectives, past examiners’ reports, structuring answers, language techniques, useful connectives and phrases and comparative language.

FANTASTIC, EASY-TO-FOLLOW resources for KS3 students in preparation for a READING ASSESSMENT based on the novel ‘Abomination’ by Robert Swindells. Particular focus on the question: ‘How does Swindells reveal sympathy for Martha in the novel?’ This includes an outline of the MAIN THEMES, an EXAMPLE of a PEEZER Paragraph, useful VOCABULARY and a suitable READING ASSESSMENT PLAN to STRUCTURE students’ RESPONSES successfully.

Another new Eduqas GCSE English Language, Component 1 Practice Examination Paper. Section A focuses on an extract based on the novel ‘Through the Tunnel’ by Doris Lessing. Both Sections A and B contain typical examination questions based on the requirements and assessment of A01, A02, A04, A05 and A06 in accordance with the expected Eduqas English Language Component 1 examination criteria.

Detailed resources and a SOW based on the DOCUMENTARY ’Dynasties – Chimpanzee’ (Series 1, Episode 1) with particular focus on the question ‘How does Rosie Thomas reveal the difficulties the crew faced when they filmed the chimpanzees in Africa?’ Includes an INTERVIEW with Rosie Thomas (the Producer and Director of the documentary) together with COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS, various activities identifying PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES, using NEW VOCABULARY, a MODEL PEEZER paragraph, DIFFERENTIATED resources and a final PEER ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY. Suitable for all KS3 students and can be adapted to suit all abilities.

Great revision resources in preparation for the Eduqas GCSE English Literature (Component 2, Section C - Unseen Poetry) Examination. Particular focus on the poems: ‘The Explosion’ by P. Larkin and ‘The Manhunt’ by S. Armitage. Resources include a detailed and user-friendly step-by-step Power Point presentation together with REVISION worksheets based on a SAMPLE QUESTION and an ideal STRUCTURE in response to both PARTS A and B of the examination. Includes a suggested PLAN, MODEL EXAMPLES/RESPONSES, useful COMPARATIVE/CONNECTIVE PHRASES and POETIC LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES needed for students to provide SOPHISTICATED, INSIGHTFUL and SUCCESSFUL written responses which fulfil the ASSESSMENT CRITERIA and OBJECTIVES of the examination.

A detailed, step-by-step KS3 PowerPoint resource outlining DEFINITIONS and EXAMPLES of relevant PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES used in ADVERTISING together with SUGGESTED PRODUCTS based on THE WITCHES in ‘Macbeth’. Also includes a TEMPLATE for students to produce their own ADVERTISEMENTS based on the play, either by hand in class, or can be uploaded as an ICT activity. This has proven most useful for my lower ability Year 8 class studying Shakespeare for the first time.

Includes an easy to follow, step-by-step PPT and Medium-Term Plan consisting of 8 COMPLETE LESSONS based on the EDUQAS iGCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE COMPONENT 2, SECTION C, UNSEEN POETRY). Particular focus on the COMPARISON of the poems ‘Yesterday’ by Patricia Pogson and ‘Those Winter Sundays’ by Robert Hayden. Includes the ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES for both Parts A and B, STEP-BY-STEP PLANNING, suggested ways to COMPARE poems, USEFUL VOCABULARY and SENTENCE STARTERS, identifying and analysing the EFFECT of STRUCTURAL and POETIC LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES together with various TASKS to help create SUCCESSFUL and SOPHISTICATED PRACTICE RESPONSES to UNSEEN POETRY.