TWO MORE Eduqas GCSE English Language, Component 2 Practice Examination Papers (Non-fiction and Transactional Texts). Typical examination questions based on both Sections A and B with close focus on both the READING and WRITING requirements of this component. Questions assess A01, A02, A04, A05 and A06 in accordance with the expected Eduqas examination criteria. These can be used as MOCK papers as part of students’ revision in preparation for the examination.

TWO Eduqas GCSE English Language, Component 2 Practice Examination Papers (Non-fiction and Transactional Texts). Typical examination questions based on both Sections A and B with close focus on both the READING and WRITING requirements of this component. Questions assess A01, A02, A04, A05 and A06 in accordance with the expected Eduqas examination criteria. These can be used as MOCK papers as part of students’ revision in preparation for the examination.

Comprehension activity based on the chapter ‘Mrs Pratchett’s Revenge’ from Roald Dahl’s autobiography ‘Boy’. Includes a copy of the text followed by questions to test students’ understanding. Suitable for both KS2 and KS3 classes.

A PowerPoint Presentation/Lesson based on the THEME of HEROES (Year 7). Particular focus on the Learning Objective: Identifying ADJECTIVES and their importance in CREATIVE WRITING and POETRY. Activities include correcting common SPAG errors, identifying ADJECTIVES in given sentences and a THESAURUS ACTIVITY with reference to the poem ‘The Poet as a Hero’ by Siegfried Sassoon.

A user-friendly PowerPoint Lesson/Presentation focusing on the use of PERSONAL PRONOUNS and their EFFECT in CREATIVE WRITING. Particular reference to the poem ‘La Belle Dame Sans Merci’ (John Keats) and the theme of ‘PARANORMAL ACTIVITY(Yr 8 SOW). Includes a SPAG activity, various TASKS and CHALLENGES leading to the development of EXPLAINING the EFFECT of PERSONAL PRONOUNS in response to the poem.

A Key Stage 3 Lesson/Presentation based on DIFFERENT NARRATIVE STYLES with close focus on the theme of ‘Adventure’. Includes a related SPAG task plus an activity based on the FUNCTIONS of FIRST, SECOND and THIRD PERSON NARRATIVES. Students are introduced to the poem ‘The Road Not Taken’ (Thomas Hardy) and focus on re-writing selected stanzas using different NARRATIVE STYLES.

A handy resource and lesson based on EXTENDED METAPHORS at KS3 Level (Year 7) and the theme of 'Family'. Particular focus on SPAG, various differentiated tasks with reference to the poem ‘Quilt’ by Janet Wong.

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. Great for SPAG at KS3 Level.

A PowerPoint Presentation/Lesson (KS3) based on UNDERSTANDING and RECOGNISING the DIFFERENCE between AUXILLIARY VERBS and MAIN VERBS. Particular focus on the theme of 'Outcasts and Outsiders'. Tasks include creating relevant sentences and recognising these important Parts of Speech in the well-known poem ‘Give’ by Simon Armitage.

Particular focus on using THE SENSES in POETRY (KS3) with reference to the theme 'Love Through the Ages' and the poem ‘Sonnet 130’ (William Shakespeare). Includes a SPAG activity, exploring the SENSES in given IMAGERY and creating PEE Paragraphs using evidence from the poem.

A thought-provoking PowerPoint presentation based on the poem ‘Blessing’ by Imtiaz Dharker. Particular focus on how Third World Cultures suffer as a result of lack of water, the poet’s life experience, her intentions and inspirations when she wrote the poem and various appropriate and meaningful quotes and questions relating to the poem itself. This has proven to be a very successful introductory lesson to Different Cultures Poetry at both Key Stage 3 and 4 levels.

A great KS3 PowerPoint resource based on understanding and recognising ADVERBS in relation to the theme of ‘All the World’s a Stage’. Particular focus on a related SPAG task, a lesson based on where ADVERBS are usually positioned in given sentences; recognising them in the poem ‘The Acrobat’ by Melanie Henderson and finally producing poems using ADVERBS based on a hobby or personal experience.

A handy resource and lesson based on understanding and recognising NOUNS (COMMON, PROPER and ABSTRACT) and the theme of ‘Schools in Literature’ at KS3 Level. Particular focus on SPAG, various differentiated tasks with reference to the poem ‘Dunce’ by Robert William Service.

FANTASTIC, EASY-TO-FOLLOW resources for KS3 students in preparation for a READING ASSESSMENT based on the novel ‘Stone Cold’ by Robert Swindells. Particular focus on the question: ‘How does Swindells reveal sympathy for Link 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.

A NEW EDUQAS GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPONENT 2 PRACTICE EXAMINATION PAPER (NON-FICTION and TRANSACTIONAL TEXTS). Section A focuses on the THEME of ‘The American Civil War’ and includes a 19th CENTURY LETTER written by a soldier to his family, a 21st CENTURY EXTRACT from an ARTICLE aired on a Radio Station and typical EXAMINATION QUESTIONS based on BOTH texts. Section B focuses on the same THEME and students are expected to write both a LETTER and a SPEECH accordingly. Both sections meet the required Assessment Objectives according to the current Eduqas Examination Criteria.

ANOTHER NEW EDUQAS GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPONENT 2 PRACTICE EXAMINATION PAPER (NON-FICTION and TRANSACTIONAL TEXTS). Section A focuses on the THEME of ‘CHILD LABOUR’ and includes a 21st CENTURY NEWS ARTICLE based on the EXPLOITATION of CHILD LABOUR in SWEAT SHOPS and a 19th CENTURY REPORT based on CHILD LABOUR in MINES and FACTORIES. Includes typical EXAMINATION QUESTIONS based on BOTH texts. Section B focuses on the same THEME and students are expected to write both a GUIDE and an INFORMAL LETTER accordingly. Both sections meet the required Assessment Objectives according to the current Eduqas Examination Criteria.

An easy to follow PowerPoint outline and breakdown of the NEW WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Language and English Literature Course 2015 onwards.

ANOTHER EDUQAS GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPONENT 2 PRACTICE EXAMINATION PAPER (NON-FICTION and TRANSACTIONAL TEXTS). Section A focuses on ‘THEFT’ and includes a 21st CENTURY NEWS ARTICLE published in ‘The Guardian’ based on the Grenfell Tower Disaster and a 19th CENTURY LETTER published in ‘The Times’. Includes typical EXAMINATION QUESTIONS based on BOTH texts. Section B focuses on the same THEME and this time, students are expected to write a REPORT and a DIARY ENTRY accordingly. Both sections meet the required Assessment Objectives according to the current Eduqas Examination Criteria.

A FANTASTIC PPT RESOURCE which focuses on the MAIN THEMES in the play. Includes RELEVANT INTERPRETATIONS, KEY SCENES, QUOTES, USEFUL VOCABULARY to describe Romeo’s FEELINGS together with FOOD FOR THOUGHT QUESTIONS. Great for REVISION in preparation for any ENGLISH LITERATURE GCSE EXAMINATION or KS3 ASSESSMENT based on the play.