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

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.

A creative resource that I have used to stir excitement on entrance to an imaginative writing lesson based on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory or can be used as reward tickets for recognition of excellent work.

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 pack contains a clear introduction to Functional Skills English Language and the expectations of the course. Pack contains: 8 page PowerPoint A full gap analysis assessment (16 pages) Gap analysis assessment answers Clear marking guide I have used this many times with my learners, it is a great pack to help understand gaps in knowledge and also helps students to understand what Functional Skills is and the path it will lead them to in terms of work based skills etc…

A Comprehensive 22 slide Powerpoint focusing on both reading and writing skills required for the exam ( suitable for both level 1 and level 2) Includes: Reading exam top tips Carol Ann Duffy clip ‘Stealing’ poem Ideas for group work activities Technique Example Explain guidance and resource. Exit Tickets Examples on how to craft emails Exam practice question from a local recruitment agency Peer assessment and success criteria ideas.

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 full introduction to GCSE English Language - covers the WJEC/EDUQAS exam specification. Can also be used as a refresher style session. Covers all skills required for the Language exam. Includes: 10 page PowerPoint core, extension and challenge skills start with why resource (eg) question ‘why does this topic matter?’ ‘why might this learning be important in my life?’ What is English task? Addressing skills required for exam spec: reading, writing, spoken language. Discussion task Classroom contract Main activity linking English with other subject areas and why it is important Mini plenary Recap task addressing: reading, writing and spoken language skills.

A 26 page practise booklet packed full of questions for both component 1 and component 2. Addresses all assessment objectives and skills required for success. Includes: both fiction and non-fiction articles and extracts a variety of transactional and creative writing questions. An amazing revision tool.

A great introduction demonstrating how to recognise and use: tension, structure and suspense in writing. A full eight page PowerPoint with resources, using George Orwell’s 1984, Room 101 and Big Brother. Pack includes: eight page PowerPoint starter task with audio video from Big Brother and Room 101 part 3, chapter 5 from George Orwell’s 1984 part annotation of chapter 5 from George Orwell’s 1984 tension wall resource, explaining what tension is and the features used in writing to structure for effect. Apply your knowledge task, creating a narrative opening, using some of the tension features discussed on the PowerPoint. peer assessment plenary task.

An informative five page PowerPoint introducing evaluative verbs - how to identify and apply them appropriately in a piece of writing. Suitable for 11 Plus or SATs focus. Includes: PowerPoint Resource Examples of a variety of evaluative verbs Hills Like White Elephants extract Three separate writing tasks.

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

A full lesson that explores the effective use of language techniques in transactional writing pieces. The lesson can be used for both GCSE or pre- GCSE. Key Elements: Discuss/debate the controversial statement in the lesson. Identify the differences between tabloid and broadsheet newspapers - create mind-maps, perhaps bring in own examples to demonstrate the differences. Address key language techniques. Address the effectiveness of presentational devices and why they are used to engage. Brainstorming and annotations of key statement. Final ‘Big Question,’ creating an article for a broadsheet newspaper.

An engaging lesson that can be used to introduce key skills required for Paper 2 AQA GCSE English Language. The lesson does give lots of examples and advice and guidance on how to answer: Q1, Q2 and Q4 - focuses on the theme of homelessness. Pack includes: 11 page PowerPoint packed full of information. Q1 skim and scan skills with true and false questions. comparison tasks based on image. informative visual clip (lasts 10 mins) ‘Simon on the Streets.’ Additional questions to support. reading skills tasks based on account by ‘Sophie Haydock.’ round robin task based on source A and source B. summary question WAGOLL guide on summarising two texts with a framework to support. stand up-hand up- pair up tasks.

An excellent revision lesson that recaps the essential skills required to identify writers’ viewpoint and perspective. Lesson focuses on the following: writers’ ideas writers’ perspectives writers’ viewpoints writers’ experiences. Resources include: PowerPoint Text ‘What it is like to be Royal.’ - Prince William. Reflection plenary.

A step by step approach to understanding writers’ perspectives, viewpoints, ideas and experiences. This pack can be used as a great introduction to the skills required for the exam or as a revision lesson when addressing non-fiction texts The pack can easily be stretched over two, one hour lessons. The pack includes: a comprehensive 9 page PowerPoint with instructions Prince William and Harry reading extract AQA 19th Century Queen Victoria extract Glossary table with definitions of key terms and mix and match task Source openings and questions resource Straightforward and easy to use approach - suitable for mid ability and higher ability students.

A nine page PowerPoint introducing some of the characters from Romeo and Juliet. The lesson explores symbolism and metaphor of key characters in the play. Can be used in Year 6 or Year 7 to help understand the characters and personalities. The PowerPoint addresses: the significance of names what is in a name: Romeo, Juliet, Tybalt, Mercutio big question ‘who is Romeo and what role does he have in the play as a whole?’ who is Mercutio and what role does he play? who is Tybalt and what does his name symbolise. making predictions