A series of lessons designed to help pupils revise for the Edexcel iGCSE English Language Exam(Section B) - but would also be suitable for other classes to practice writing non-fiction. Includes exam tips, sample answers, practice questions and guidance on how plan a structure and effectively apply techniques to achieve the purpose of a text. Writing checklist and planning sheet for further revision also included with this resource.

A grid which guides pupils to compare the poems ‘Piano’ by DH Lawrence and ‘Poem at 39’ by Alice Walker. The grid looks at how the themes of parent child relationships and memories are presented in each. We have found these grids very useful in our English department to support the pupils’ revision and develop their answers.

A lesson to help students analyse and annotate the poem ‘If-’ by Rudyard Kipling. Made with the Edexcel iGCSE English Literature Exam in mind, but will easily suit other boards and specifications. The lesson includes modelled annotations, explanation of key terms, key questions to check understanding and a consideration of how a modern reader might react.

A grid which guides pupils to compare the poems ‘My Last Duchess’ by Robert Browing and ‘The Tyger’ by William Blake. The grid looks at how the theme of power is presented in each. We have found these grids very useful in our English department to support the pupils’ revision and develop their answers.

NOW UPDATED: A useful grid to guide students’ analysis of the ‘H is For Hawk’ extract by Helen MacDonald. Aimed at answering q4 of the iGCSE English Language exam. (9-1) These grids have been invaluable within our English department, supporting the teaching and revision of Part1: Paper 1 Section A Non-fiction texts in the Edexcel iGCSE anthology. We have seen a vast improvement in the quality of students’ answers since giving them these grids. They identify key techniques and offer in depth analysis linked to the purpose of the text. See my other resources for grids on the other texts from part 1 of the anthology. Uses the PQA format offering exemplar points, quotes and analysis. Can be used within lessons or as a revision resource.

A grid which guides pupils to compare the poems ‘Search for My Tongue’ by Sujata Bhatt and ‘Half-Caste’ by John Agard. The grid looks at how the theme of identity is presented in each. We have found these grids very useful in our English department to support the pupils’ revision and develop their answers.

A grid which guides pupils to compare the poems ‘Half-Past Two’ by UA Fanthorpe and ‘Hide and Seek’ by Vernon Scannell. The grid looks at how the theme of childhood is presented in each. We have found these grids very useful in our English department to support the pupils’ revision and develop their answers.

A series of lessons on the Edexcel iGCSE English Language extract ‘Between a Rock and a Hard Place’ by Aron Ralston. They guide pupils through analysis of form, language and structure, leading up to an exam style practice question.

A grid which guides pupils to compare the poems ‘Remember’ by Christina Rossetti and ‘Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night’ by Dylan Thomas. The grid looks at how the theme of death is presented in each. We have found these grids very useful in our English department to support the pupils’ revision and develop their answers.

A complete lesson to help guide students’ annotation and analysis of ‘The Tyger’ by William Blake. Introduces them to the problem of evil and suffering proposed by the poem. Designed with the Edexcel iGCSE English Literature exam in mind, but also useful for other speccifcations, as a stand-alone poetry lesson, or a follow on from studying ‘The Lamb.’ The annotations for each stanza are in the notes section of the slides to enable differentiation and offer explanation and analysis of the religious references and allusions throughout the poem.

A 20 slide powerpoint presentation with examples of figurative language in lyrics from popular songs with an appropriate accompanying image. Includes simile, metaphor, personification, alliteration, senses, imagery, idiom, hyperbole, anaphora and rule of three. I print these on A3 and use this as a display in my classroom, but it could also be used to introduce these concepts to a class within a wider lesson about literary devices. I find that my classes find the examples easier to remember when they are from popular songs.

A series of lessons designed to prepare for the Edexcel iGCSE English Language Specification A exam. These lessons guide pupils through the analysis and annotation of ‘A Passage to Africa’ by George Alagiah. The lessons build towards an exam question, with model annotations, examiner’s tips and scaffolding for lower ability. I have built in multiple opportunities for AfL, but these can be tailored further for your classes.

This is 2-3 lessons worth of work, guiding pupils through Section A of the new spec. IGCSE (Edexcel) English Language A Paper. Due to the lack of practice papers for the new IGCSE specification, I have created this to give my class some exam practice. The resource includes an exam paper in the style of the iGCSE English Language A specification (Section A only). It uses a newspaper article as the unseen non-fiction extract. (I have only included 500 words of the newspaper article, due to copyright, but have cited the link so you can see the full piece.) The anthology piece you will need is 'A Passage to Africa' from the IGCSE anthology. The accompanying ppt. presentation guides pupils through the exam paper and offers example responses.

A short task which prompts students to analyse ‘A Game of Polo With a Headless Goat’ by Emma Levine via questions. Can be used in lessons or set as a homework task.

This word document guides students’ analysis of the ‘Explorers or Boys Messing About? Either way, taxpayer gets rescue bill’ extract by Steven Morris Aimed at answering q4 of the iGCSE English Language exam. (9-1) These grids have been invaluable within our English department, supporting the teaching and revision of Part1: Paper 1 Section A Non-fiction texts in the Edexcel iGCSE anthology. We have seen a vast improvement in the quality of students’ answers since giving them these grids. They identify key techniques and offer in depth analysis linked to the purpose of the text. See my other resources for grids on the other texts from part 1 of the anthology. Uses the PQA format offering exemplar points, quotes and analysis. Can be used within lessons or as a revision resource.

A useful grid to guide students’ analysis of the ‘Chinese Cinderella’ extract by Adeline Yen Mah. Aimed at answering q4 of the iGCSE English Language exam. (9-1) These grids have been invaluable within our English department, supporting the teaching and revision of Part1: Paper 1 Section A Non-fiction texts in the Edexcel iGCSE anthology. We have seen a vast improvement in the quality of students’ answers since giving them these grids. They identify key techniques and offer in depth analysis linked to the purpose of the text. See my other resources for grids on the other texts from part 1 of the anthology. Uses the PQA format offering exemplar points, quotes and analysis. Can be used within lessons or as a revision resource.

A simple grid to help pupils revise the key techniques used in this poem.

Colour-coded quotes to help students revise ‘Of Mice and Men.’ I encourage my students to print the slides out to help and stick them up at home to help learn the quotes.