Ethos, Pathos, and Logos are modes of persuasion used to convince audiences. They are also referred to as the three artistic proofs (Aristotle coined the terms), and are all represented by Greek words. A highly engaging and interesting lesson that focuses on the art of persuasive language by using the terms above, incorporating ‘The Art of Rhetoric.’ - Aristotle. Additionally, it addresses the various ways to appeal to an audience, using: ethos, pathos and logos. Lesson pack contains: A 27 page PowerPoint A video link to make notes from A variety of examples of: ethos, pathos and logos with visual aids Dual coding ideas for each of the persuasive writing techniques A plenary task. A great way to introduce both psychology and philosophy into a creative English session

This lesson covers: Entry Level 3,Level 1 and Level 2 FS English Language and prepares learners for the formal speaking, listening and communicating assessment. Pack Includes: Informative 12 page PowerPoint Think, discuss and share activity Feedback, discuss and share activity Discussion task on what makes effective speakers and listeners Group work activity: what not to do during a discussion Group work activity : what are the barriers to a good discussion Share findings activity Video link with questions about effective S+L Group discussion task with prompts A great introduction to S+L for all levels of FS English Language

Functional Skills Speaking and Listening PowerPoint and Question and Answer Session. Full presentation that looks at both tasks required for speaking and listening FS Level 1/2 . Includes non-verbal communication clip. resource, non-verbal communication frame marking scheme slide full PowerPoint with examples A great starting point lesson to help students understand the expectations of the assessments.

Can be used a s a great introduction to inference and deduction skills. A fun and informative package (equivalent of two 1 hr sessions) that aids with the understanding of inference and deduction skills - the lesson also focuses on the differences between explicit and implicit language and structure ideas and how they can be recognised and explored further. Package includes: A 20 page PowerPoint with a variety of tasks. Two reading extracts with both core, extension and challenge activities Information retrieval resource ’ What Can You Remember?’ Plenary Grid.

This lesson can easily be split into two, one hour sessions Key focus: Reading & Evaluation Skills Question 4 - AQA English Language GCSE Spec. Includes the following: 23 page PowerPoint with tasks and guidance. Progress tracker Video comprehension task; video clip supplied from Vimeo ‘NoseDive’ Mobile phone task with template resource Test: Charlie Brooker on ‘Take Me Out.’ Identifying ideas of Social Validation Example Q4 Evaluation with scaffolded response statements and example answer Self assessment statements table What is NOMOPHOBIA quiz… Group work activity task with guidance Plenary rating task. I have to say that this is a really interesting lesson :) There is a follow up lesson to this, focusing on Paper 2: Writing Skills*

Edexcel Functional Skills English Language pack that can easily span across two, one hour lessons. Pack includes: 32 page PowerPoint addressing both reading and writing skills ( key theme travel) vocabulary challenge tasks travel video clips of Egypt and Iceland to aid with descriptive writing tasks. examples of descriptive travel writing. includes hellish holiday stories with video clips from Southport Pontins exam style questions for reviews/articles sentence starters WAGOLL Letter peer assessment ‘Exploring the Wonders of Egypt’ article

A fab 32 page interactive quiz that I created to aid with the knowledge and understanding of language features. Each quiz question has embedded timers attached to promote engagement in the class room. The quiz can be used as a form of formative assessment, to address misconceptions or to simply just have some fun in he classroom at the end of term. Answers are included. The quiz covers: hyperbole rule of three irony emotive language imperatives and many others. A great buy to take you through a full 1 hour lesson.

A 17 page PowerPoint that addresses all key elements on the 11 plus English paper for 11 Plus. Lessons includes: opposites, e.g. celebrates - commemorates grammar: subject, noun, verb simple. compound and complex sentence types shuffles sentences (8 pages of tasks) synonym and antonym tasks Really informative and a great way to get started with revision tasks when studying for 11 Plus in English

This lesson can be used for both KS3 and KS4 students. It can also be used by students following all exam boards -it is none specific. Includes: Five page PowerPoint Activities on: hyperbole, imperative,alliteration and repetition. Includes agree and disagree statements Includes article ‘Let’s Put the Brakes on Teen Drivers.’ Exploration of rhetorical techniques and label tasks. Persuasive writing task.

A very informative 19 page guide that includes: Thematic links grid to aid with comparing poems (Power and Conflict) A full page of comparison discourse markers, demonstrating: similarities, differences, point development and alternative views. Ozymandias: 7 quotes, including technique, key words. symbol and imagery. London: 6 quotes, including technique, key words. symbol and imagery. Extract from The Prelude: 7 quotes, including technique, key words. symbol and imagery. My Last Duchess: 8 quotes, including technique, key words. symbol and imagery. The Charge of the Light Brigade, 8 quotes, including technique, key words. symbol and imagery. Exposure: 7 quotes, including technique, key words. symbol and imagery. Storm on The Island: 6 quotes, including technique, key words. symbol and imagery. Bayonet Charge: 7 quotes, including technique, key words. symbol and imagery. Remains: 6 quotes, including technique, key words. symbol and imagery. Poppies: 6 quotes, including technique, key words. symbol and imagery. War Photography: 6 quotes, including technique, key words. symbol and imagery. Tissue: 6 quotes, including technique, key words. symbol and imagery. The Emigree: 6 quotes: including technique, key words. symbol and imagery. Checking Out Me History: 6 quotes, including technique, key words. symbol and imagery. Kamikaze: 6 quotes: including technique, key words. symbol and imagery.

A session that can be used either as an introductory to Q5 on Paper 2 or as a reflection/revision lesson. Suitable for both KS3 and KS4 learners. Lesson addresses: development of writing skills using CDAFOREST techniques upgrading vocabulary, using Thesaurus tasks PAFL (purpose, audience, form and language) an example exam question focusing on letter form make your viewpoint clear - includes planning and organising grid to support learners.

A very informative pack that can easily span over two or even three, one hour lessons. Looks at both reading and writing aspects. A 22 page PowerPoint that thoroughly explores evaluation skills.These resources underpin the skills required across Q4 and Q5 on the GCSE Eduqas English Language exams. However, these resources can also be used as stand alone lessons, exploring the theme of evaluation skills. Pack Includes: -22 page PowerPoint -x2 silent starter tasks -Reflect -Recap - Revise tasks -Progress tracker -Overview of evaluation skills -Top Tips on exam questions Example exam questions Lennie James ‘Knife Crime’ extract Example evaluation answer Speech writing regarding the dangers of knife crime Example speech plan for students Examples of speech engaging openers Plenary task and self-assessment grid.

A comprehensive overview of Paper 2: Section A - Reading. Focusing specifically on both explicit and implicit skills and ideas required for the exam. Key elements of lesson: Inferring meaning and key word tasks: infer, imply etc… Confident readers activity to demonstrate understanding of explicit and implicit meaning, using ‘Mail Model’ extract. Recap and reflection tasks to assess understanding of Section A. Resources Included: 16 page PowerPoint Images required for inference activities ‘Mail Model’ passage.

A informative PowerPoint with resources that underpin comparison skills required for the exam. Teaching learners how to demonstrate understanding of a text and select a range of relevant quotations to support findings. Key Elements: Summary starter task to compare and contrast images. Skills re-cap - true or false task based on a number of statements. Comparison between a 19th and a 21st century extract. Addressing point of view. Addressing status, roles and housework between the two sources. Example comparison response. Resources Included: Images for comparison. Summary grids for comparison (differentiated chart for lower ability groups) Extract A and B (19th and 21st Century Example response 10 page PowerPoint

An excellent resource to aid with 11 Plus provision in Literacy/ Language. Resources can also be used as an introduction to Myth and Legend - KS3. Lesson consists of: A comprehensive 23 page PowerPoint, complete with story link to access ‘The Trojan Horse’ story. Introduction to gods and mortals with questions and answers. Word up task with glossary. Word match tasks with definitions that link to text. Cloze activities linked to text with answers provided. Comprehension questions. Story expert quiz - multiple choice.

A full 14 slide PowerPoint breakdown of language and linguistic features with examples. PowerPoint can be used as an introduction to: creative, descriptive or narrative writing. PowerPoint can be used as a reflection or revision tool to recap language features and to develop the craft of writing effectively.

A detailed34 slide PowperPoint that looks specifically at the understanding of comparision skills and how to compare two poems with examples. Looking specifically at 'Blessing, by Imtiaz Dharker and ‘Two Scavengers.’ Includes: Example of annotated poem, highlighting: language, tone, structure, themes, ideas and imagery. Example grid, demonstrating a range of quotations and their particular effects. A link to listen to both poems. A link to watch ‘Two Scavengers.’ Brainstorm ideas to compare themes of both poems Example of a comparison WAGOLL. Exam style question with a framework/guide how to answer the question.

An introduction to exploring unseen poetry - identifying: emotive language, themes and tones in ‘Love is a Losing Game.’ Amy Winehouse and ‘Valentine.’ Carol Ann Duffy. Key skills addressed: language, form and structure. Helping students to develop informed responses and interpretations of a poem. Includes: Core, extension and challenge activities for poem annotation ‘Love is a Losing Game.’ Amy Winehouse and ‘Valentine.’ Carol Ann Duffy. Two practice exam questions, featuring one on comparing the two poems. A great PowerPoint that I have used many times to explore subject terminology, structure and tone in poetry.

An engaging PowerPoint, identifying the skills required for comparing writers’ attitudes and methods, using a controversial extract from Katie Hopkins- sure to get debates going in the classroom. Key Elements: Silent starter task - identifying attitude and methods from image. Guided reading and annotation of text ‘Rescue Boats, Id Use Gunships to Stop Illegal Migrants.’ - Katie Hopkins. Guided reading of second extract, demonstrating an opposing attitude toward migrants. Writers’ attitude grids provided to aid with identifying attitudes demonstrated in both texts (lower ability resource) Exemplar response to exam style question Extension task, comparing how two different writers convey their attitude toward London - extracts provided on PowerPoint. A great lesson to really enthuse and engage learners.

Edexcel Functional Skills Level 1 English Language. Includes full 17 page PowerPoint with reading extract and quiz resources. The lesson and resources can easily span over two, one hour lessons dependant on skill and ability. Includes: Do now activity with separate resource: ‘Common Spelling Mistakes’ worksheet. Key questions Retrieval Task: naming text types Reading recap Multiple choice questions Quick quiz with answers relative to exam style questions Skimming and scanning tasks with link to YouTube video Quick quiz ‘Shopping for Less’ - text included and answers provided Speaking and listening task ‘Cost of Living’ Exam style questions Email writing with example Key question review and exit task.