15 lessons, fully planned, originally delivered to Year 8 but can easily be adapted to other year groups (including KS2). Each lesson begins with a covering slide for teacher’s reference, briefly detailing the lesson, whether homework has been set and if any resources are required. Activities within this scheme include analysing Bill Bryson extracts in preparation for a unit reading assessment; writing in the style of Bill Bryson for writing evidence; comparing Bear Grylls with Michael Palin; and writing a series of blog entries based on an extreme travel adventure. Whilst this scheme refers to Reading and Writing APP assessments, this can easily be adapted to suit the assessments in your department. Files in this resource: Travel Writing SOW - PowerPoint of entire scheme of work, 15 lessons Lesson 1 Mumbai description - Word document extract for Lesson 1 Lesson 3 Road to Ruins - Word document extract for Lesson 3 Lesson 6 The Lost Continent Extract - Word document extract for Lesson 6 Lesson 9 Bill Bryson extract - Word document extract for Lesson 9 Lesson 14 The Gold Coast - Word document extract for Lesson 14

Based on the 2015 specimen papers, this is a mock iGCSE English Language Paper 2 (intended for 2017 examination). Using extracts from 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' and 'The Red Room', the questions follow the same format as to be expected in the 2-hour English Language exam. A generic mark scheme has been included to provide guidance on skills demonstrated for questions 1, 2 and 3b. Ideal resource to use in-class as a mock assessment or one that students could complete for homework. Files in this resource: iGCSE English Paper 2 questions - Word document iGCSE English Paper 2 passages - Word document English Language Paper 2 generic mark scheme Reading passages - PDF

This resource is a mock-up of the iGCSE English Core paper, using 'Touching the Void' and 'Saharan Survival' as the stimulus extract. The PowerPoint contains the questions to enable you to work through them as a class and is divided into two lessons. The first lesson is wholly on the Reading element of the English paper. The second lesson focuses on creative writing with opening slides encouraging students to enhance writing and techniques they can include in their work. It also details the assessment areas for the Writing element of the English paper, encouraging the students to plan their response to the 15 mark question. This resource has been used to help prepare students for their iGCSE English Core paper using similar wording to the actual exam. The mark scheme for the Reading paper is a suggestion of responses; the Writing mark scheme is taken from the iGCSE paper and can be generically applied to this resource. Files in this resource: iGCSE TTV and Sahara - PowerPoint lesson iGCSE Text 1 Extract - Word document for 'Touching the Void' extract iGCSE Text 2 Extract - Word document for 'Saharan Survival' extract iGCSE TTV and Sahara comprehension answers - Word document detailing suggesting responses for Reading questions iGCSE TTV and Sahara generic mark scheme - PDF from the mark scheme detailing how to mark the Writing response.

This resource is a mock-up of the iGCSE English Core paper, using 'War of the Worlds' and 'Mrs Joe Gargery' as the stimulus extract. The PowerPoint contains the questions to enable you to work through them as a class with the opening activity a revision of common errors. This resource has been used to help prepare students for their iGCSE English Core paper using similar wording to the actual exam. The mark scheme for the Reading paper is a suggestion of responses; the Writing mark scheme is taken from the iGCSE paper and can be generically applied to this resource. Files in this resource: iGCSE WoW and Gargery - PowerPoint lesson iGCSE Text 1 Extract - Word document for 'War of the Worlds' extract iGCSE Text 2 Extract - Word document for 'Mrs Joe Gargery' extract iGCSE WoW and Gargery comprehension answers - Word document detailing suggesting responses for Reading questions iGCSE Writing task generic mark scheme - PDF from the mark scheme detailing how to mark the Writing response.

Two lesson PowerPoint exploring the poem ‘Reservist’ by Boey Kim Cheng. Lesson activities allow for class and individual analysis, and group work/mini-presentations. The lesson finishes with the opportunity for students to write an extended response on the poem, testing their understanding. The assessment areas stated towards the end of the PowerPoint are taken from IGCSE English Literature. I appreciate all constructive criticism, so I hope you are able to take time to review this resource. Files in this resource: Reservist PowerPoint - two lessons fully planned Reservist Word document - copy of the poem Reservist Word document - annotated copy of the poem Like what you see? Please check out my other resources at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sae5 and join my followers.

This revision activity encourages students to make links beyond a single quote that has been provided from ‘Of Mice and Men’. The task allows students to consider links to plot, character, setting and context; it also develops their familiarity with the text through finding key quotes and creating a useful revision mind-map. This lesson can be easily adapted for any significant quote in ‘Of Mice and Men’, beyond what has been used in this lesson. It can allow for more independent working whilst the teacher “troubleshoots” revision areas with individual students. The work produced in this lesson could potentially be used for display purposes as well! File in this resource: Detailed quote analysis - PowerPoint of lesson

This lesson is a mock paper to help prepare students for Edexcel GCSE English Language Paper 2 (Non-fiction and Transactional writing). The sources for this paper explore arranged marriages and the writing section has a choice of two questions. Lesson is designed for feedback as answers are written during class time, to help identify revision areas promptly. A generic mark scheme has been included for teachers reference. Alternatively, this PowerPoint could be converted to a Word document and presented as an actual mock exam. Files in this resource: English Language Paper 2 - PowerPoint of exam questions Text 1 Guardian article - Word document of Text 1 Text 2 - Word document of Text 2 English Language Paper 2 generic mark scheme - PDF of mark scheme for writing section

Using the medium of Twitter, this lesson allows students to chart Thornhill’s development over ‘The Secret River’. This can be done over the course of reading the novel or at the end, and can be used as a helpful revision activity. Differentiation for this task includes the extent to which quotes are used for tweets, assigning characters other than Thornhill, and scaffolding key events to signpost students towards. In addition, homework tasks can be set for students to create a Twitter page for less major characters. Files in this resource: Character analysis - PowerPoint of lesson Twitter Template - Word document of Twitter template - this activity can then be completed by hand or electronically.

This two-part lesson allows students to explore the theme of hope in the novel, 'The Secret River'. Building up to answering a practice exam question (lesson 2), the lesson begins evaluating the importance of hope. Students then analyse a selected quote in detail which will not only act as a useful revision aid, but also become an essay plan. In the second lesson, students feedback their mind-map ideas which could be used for a classroom display. There are reminders on AOs and how to achieve high marks, to help direct students with their response. I appreciate all constructive criticism, so I hope you are able to take time to review this resource. **Like what you see? Please check out my other resources at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sae5 and join my followers.**

Focusing on Collarbone's execution, this lesson allows students to work in groups to annotate an extract, similar in length to what would be expected in the IGCSE English Literature paper. With key questions, students prepare a mini-presentation that the rest of the class use to take notes for, in preparation for a mock exam question. Further pair work is involved with planning a response and peer assessment for the plenary. This lesson could then be continued in a second session with students completing their essay response, or this could be written for homework. The lesson also reminds students of AOs and skills to demonstrate for a top level answer. I appreciate all constructive criticism, so I hope you are able to take time to review this resource. Files in this resource: Collarbone's death - PowerPoint of lesson Collarbone's death extract - Word document of extract **Like what you see? Please check out my other resources at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sae5 and join my followers.**

Exploring the character of Mr Middleton and his relationship with Thornhill, this lesson looks at three short passages, encouraging students to consider how Grenville presents this relationship and the influence it has on Thornhill. The lesson moves to an analysis of how Grenville presents Mr Middleton's death and what changes this signifies for Thornhill. The essay-style question for this lesson focuses on foreshadowing and Mr Middleton's death.

Unseen poetry practice for AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 2. PowerPoint outlines what to expect in Paper 2 and assessment areas. Using Philip Larkin's 'An Arundel Tomb' and 'Tears, Idle Tears' by Tennyson, the lesson encourages group work, with students working independently to annotate the unseen material, before feeding back to the rest of the class. Lesson works towards preparing for both the extended and comparative exam questions, which can be used in the following lesson or homework tasks. Included are annotated copies of the poem for teacher's reference or for students who need that extra support. I appreciate all constructive criticism, so I hope you are able to take time to review this resource. Files in this resource: Unseen Poetry An Arundel Tomb and Tears Idle Tears - PowerPoint of lesson An Arundel Tomb - Word document of poem Tears, Idle Tears - Word document of poem An Arundel Tomb annotated - Word document of poem with notes Tears, Idle Tears annotated - Word document of poem with notes **Like what you see? Please check out my other resources at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sae5 and join my followers.**

A stand-alone lesson or one that could be used as an introduction to creative writing, this lesson encourages students to create a sense of place in their own writing, using an image as stimulus. Starting by listening to an audio clip (Youtube link included in the PowerPoint), the students progress to identifying descriptive techniques in an example, before creating their own word bank. After writing their own descriptive piece, the students peer-assess and revisit the starter task to see if they can develop their initial writing. I appreciate all constructive criticism, so I hope you are able to take time to review this resource. **Like what you see? Please check out my other resources at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sae5 and join my followers.**

A mock paper to help students prepare for the iGCSE English Extended paper. 3 questions, based on a two non-fiction extracts detailing Kurdish guerillas fighting in Iraq and the treatment of a war detainee in Kabul. Generic mark scheme has been included to help teachers assess skills; specific content can be marked based on teacher judgement. This resource has been used for one-to-one teaching but can be adapted for classroom or Homework use. Due to the nature of the extracts, teachers may find this mock is best suited to higher ability students. Files in this resource: iGCSE English Extended questions - Word document question paper iGCSE English Extended passages - Word document passages Reading Paper 2 Extended Generic Mark Scheme - PDF extract taken from June 2014 exam paper, generic skills only

Using the medium of Twitter, this lesson allows students to chart a character’s development over ‘Blood Brothers’. This can be done over the course of reading the play or at the end, and can be used as a helpful revision activity. Differentiation for this task includes the extent to which quotes are used for tweets, assigning characters, and scaffolding key events to signpost students towards. Files in this resource: Blood Brothers character analysis - PowerPoint of lesson Twitter Template - Word document of Twitter template - this activity can then be completed by hand or electronically.

Preparing students for the unseen poetry question, this lesson uses 'Reservist' by Boey Kim Cheng. Beginning with brainstorming what students should comment on when analysing a poem, the lesson breaks students into groups to have a go at independently analysing a stanza according to the exam question focus. The lesson develops to lead students to write the opening of their response, which can then be extended to the following lesson or become a homework task. I appreciate all constructive criticism, so I hope you are able to take time to review this resource. **Like what you see? Please check out my other resources at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sae5 and join my followers.** Files in this resource: Reservist unseen poem exam question - PowerPoint of lesson Reservist - Word document of poem Reservist - Word document of annotated poem

This resource is a matching exercise. Students need to match character descriptions and quotes to a range of key characters in the novel. There are about 80 boxes in the end so this resource is ideal for group work or a potential Speaking and Listening assessment. The answers file gives clues at the end to indicate how many descriptions and quotes there are for each character. This resource has been used with a student on a one-to-one basis and encouraged discussion of the plot, characters and themes. It also generated a useful revision resource once completed because the character matches are similar to mini-character profiles. Files in this resource: Pride and Prejudice character matching exercise answers - Word document - all boxes matched Pride and Prejudice character matching exercise activity - Word document - all jumbled up, ready to be cut up, with clues at the end of the document