These are two lessons which introduce an infographic and exam style question to students. Lesson one focuses on the GAPS, analysing the infographic in groups, and creating a detailed plan for one paragraph. Lesson two focuses on writing practice - introductions, topic sentences and an example answer where students engage with the marking rubrics. The infographic is from a past Paper One (L&L) paper.

Unit of work (6 lessons) designed to teach iGCSE students descriptive writing techniques they will need for Paper Two. Techniques covered: sensory description oxymoron and juxtaposition zoom in structure technique metaphors and personification show don’t tell varying sentence lengths and paragraph lengths Aimed at moderate/high level learners - tasks are differentiated with challenge options. All additional resources are included as well. Lessons are designed for 1 hour and 20 minutes so it may be more than 6 lessons. Please rate if you like

A unit of work designed for IB English lang lit students working towards their IO. Tasks include supported group analysis to begin with, moving into student-led analysis which is fully supported by questions and additional resources. At least two/three lessons (1 hour each). Poems include: Remains, Out of the Blue, The Manhunt, The Bed, The Not Dead, Please rate if you like.