Offering 18 years of English Language and Literature experience with: AQA, Edexcel and Eduqas.
Currently, teaching A Level English Language and GCSE English Language and Literature in an FE setting - providing lessons and training documents aimed at updating pedagogy.
Private tutor and Education Consultant, working with schools and colleges, delivering teaching and learning development sessions.
Lessons created for: Entrance Exams, SATs, GCSE, FS and A Level.
Previous PGCE Mentor.
Offering 18 years of English Language and Literature experience with: AQA, Edexcel and Eduqas.
Currently, teaching A Level English Language and GCSE English Language and Literature in an FE setting - providing lessons and training documents aimed at updating pedagogy.
Private tutor and Education Consultant, working with schools and colleges, delivering teaching and learning development sessions.
Lessons created for: Entrance Exams, SATs, GCSE, FS and A Level.
Previous PGCE Mentor.
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
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.
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.
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 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 comprehensive 18 page PowerPoint that focuses on; evaluation skills, making inferences and forming and opinion from a text. This lesson can be used either in preparation for GCSE in Year 9 and for Year 10 and 11.
Package includes the following:
Recap and critical thinking task with answers.
An evaluation task with an ex ‘X Factor’ performance with video link.
Break down of EDUQAS exam board Papers 1 and 2 but can be changed to suit learner very easily.
Example evaluation questions with modelling
Use of extract to summarise from ‘The Hate U Give Me.’
Agree and disagree question
Step by Step guide with tracking words and stretch and challenge tasks.
Other Materials Include:
Retrieval grid starter
Reading extract
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
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.
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.
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.
KS4 EDUQAS English Language GCSE .
A full and comprehensive 20 page PowerPoint that can easily span over two, one hour lessons.
The lesson includes the following:
Do now task
A fabulous knowledge organiser for both Paper 1 and Paper 2
Recap and reflect activity on evaluation skills
Core/Extension/Challenge task based on XFactor video clip
Reflect and recap questions
Paper 1 Q5 evaluation exam question
Paper 1 Q5 evaluation answer
Examples of both Component 1 and Component 2 evaluation questions.
Source A non fiction reading piece
Evaluation Success Criteria
Component 2 Writing Homework Challenge Task
Recap of PAFL
A great 10 page lesson that explores key themes and motifs in the poem. A great introduction for Year 9/10 into poetry and annotations.
Lesson includes:
a thorough introduction to ‘Blessing’ by Imtiaz Dharker.
a 10 page PowerPoint
the poem and summary tasks to explore
clear annotations and questions that address key ideas in the poem.
a key learning question that addresses the themes of poverty.
an example answer to explore in class.
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 flexible lesson that can be used for either KS3 or KS4. Features an introduction to Marley’s Ghost and the Ghost of Christmas Past
The lesson includes:
a sixteen page PowerPoint
quizzlet links, allowing studentsto match up words with their definitions or synonyms.
Key vocabulary tasks: pairing up synonyms with answers.
cloze activity
extract from A Christmas Carol
finding evidence tasks - four questions
synonym tasks
comprehension questions on both ghosts.
An interactive session that uses the successful approach of Toe by Toe to aid struggling or weak readers. This session also includes scaffolded activities from the widely acclaimed book to support young readers.
The lesson addresses:
Explicit letter sounding.
Recognising/ understanding and pronunciation of: sh,ch,th,ck,qu.
Blending letters and sounds to form word and phrase.
Task 1: Letter and image sounding task.
Task 2: Guided reading- letter sounds
Task 3: Toe by Toe grid to consolidate learning (pronunciation)
Task 4: As above but with different word and phrase.
Task 5: Pronunciation grid from Toe by Toe.
The lesson can be used for short sharp intervention or to address pronunciation difficulties.
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.
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 detailed exploration of comparison skills required when analysing poems. The lesson focuses on ‘Storm on The Island.’ and ‘Exposure.’ A great introduction for Year 10.
Package includes four separate resources:
a detailed six page PowerPoint.
comparison starter task, using image
comparative tips
a ‘big question’ to try in class
table/framework resource to aid with planning and writing an answer to the ‘big question.’
sentence starters resource
power of nature PEE chart to utilise in class.
A great introductory lesson to poetry. A full and packed 15 page PowerPoint lesson that could actually be stretched over two sessions. The lesson explores the context of the poem and skills required to identify and make comment on language features.
Can be used as a great introduction to poetry in Year 8 or 9.
Includes:
core, extension and challenge tasks.
starter task/literacy focus
dictionary definition challenge.
an informative clip about the poem - linking tasks provided.
the poem
social/historical/contextual resource
big question that focuses on the development of reading skills
example framework/guide to aid with answering questions
plenary task: self assessment