Worksheet on identifying fake news. A useful introduction for students to consider where they source their information from/what’s factual and how do we know? FYI - The ‘fake news’ advert is number 2: Massive Mohammed.

Activities/worksheets regarding Inference. Link to the minions video that links to the minions worksheet - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wopHYlQEv7s

An English related Christmas Quiz! The first letter of each answer spells out ‘We wish you a Merry Christmas’ (if the learners get their answers right!).

A worksheet aimed at assisting GCSE English learners with planning for their speaking and listening presentation. Could be adapted for function skills speaking and listening or other qualifications.

GCSE English progress tracker - I have my learners stick this in the front inside of their exercise books to keep a track on their own progress.

GCSE English lesson plan & resources (Paper 2 Question 5)

To be used alongside a piece of text to allow learners to identify specific language features. I have used this successfully with my lower ability GCSE English Language students to help them identify language features within the text as exam practice. The scaffolded worksheet can be amended by the tutor to include some of the language features that are within the source/text to prompt the less able learners to find examples.

A variety of starters/ small activities on grammar. Suitable for high school or lower level college learners.

Introduction GCSE English session (aimed at AQA exam series but adaptable). Introduction session - ascertaining prior knowledge of learners and a general overview of GCSE English. *Includes recap quiz - link to Kahoots and a paper based version. *

A powerpoint presentatin and quiz on low level disruption - useful for a staff inset day.

Mindfulness is a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, emotions, sensations and surrounding environment. This book is a selection of activities designed around the concept of mindfulness and Functional Skills English. Using aspects of mindfulness within education has been proven to improve concentration and focus, increase the potential for learning and promote a calmer learning environment.

GCSE revision presentation (I print it off at a booklet for my learners as well as going through it as a group via powerpoint).

Match the language feature with the correct definition worksheet.

GCSE English Language - Key Subject Terminology

Mix and Match Sentence Types

A fun ‘who killed Santa?’ powerpoint activity.

Bingo based around basic English revision. Could be used for a starter or a short revision task.

Differentiated language feature starters to stretch and challenge the more able learners.

GCSE English Language - TOP TIPS