Emojis for effects on the reader
I have used with weaker GCSE students to help them identify precise effects on the reader by using emojis (a language they understand!). They have created flashcards using them and then applied them to texts.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Reading
Exam/Board: AQA
Year 10/11 Spelling Test- A06 (Technical Accuracy)
A baseline spelling test to assess any weaknesses- can really be used with any year group. } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Spelling
Exam/Board: AQA
Literary terms
List of literary/technical terms as recommended by AQA} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Literature
Unit: Paper 2
Exam/Board: AQA
5-a-day KS3 Start Activity 2
Another 5-a-day starter activity Power Point with numerous slides. This is for Autumn 1 for year 8. The template was taken from TES, but I can't remember who from apologies. } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Course: GCSE Literature
Unit: Writing
Exam/Board: AQA
Knowledge Organiser Of Mice and Men
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Level: Key Stage 3
Course: GCSE Literature
Unit: Novels
Exam/Board: AQA
Knowledge Organiser Alice in Wonderland
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Level: Key Stage 3
Course: GCSE Literature
Unit: Novels
Exam/Board: AQA
Knowledge Organiser The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
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Level: Key Stage 3
Course: GCSE Literature
Unit: Novels
Exam/Board: AQA
Whole Class Feedback sheet
This is a pro-forma we use for KS3-4 for whole class feedback but I often adapt. Designed for use with green pen [in our school] revision work. This is completed for Yr9 Macbeth. The red writing is the feedback, the rest are related activities that I felt needed addressing after re...} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Course: GCSE Literature
Unit: Plays
Exam/Board: AQA
Silent Debate topics - transactional writing
I print each slide off on A3 and distribute on tables. Students can then move round and add their ideas, arguments, counter-arguments. Each student then has one to work from for their writing. } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Writing
Exam/Board: AQA
ACC plot & character revision warm up (A3 document)
Ideal to use to see what students do/ don't recall. } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Literature
Unit: 19th Century Literature
Exam/Board: AQA
Animal Farm
I initially put this together for remote learning over lock-down but we chose not to do Animal Farm in the end - it covers the whole novel, has model examples and instructions throughout. } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Course: GCSE Literature
Unit: Reading
Exam/Board: AQA
Metacognitive strategy for essay writing (with AIC as an example)
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Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Literature
Unit: Writing
Exam/Board: AQA
Meanings and representations data analysis
A data analysis support sheet which contains several texts taken from Knowsley Safari Park. Can be used to answer the question 'How is langauge used to create meanings and representations?'} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 5
Course: A level lang
Unit: Paper 1: Language, the individual and society
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Textual variations
KS3 19th century reading adapted from the AQA reading booklet
A scheme of work with resources, based on the AQA KS3 19th Century reading skills booklet. I have tried to acknowledge all resources where they are not my own. Apologies if I have missed any in error.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Course: A level lang
Unit: 19th Century Literature
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Textual variations
The Handmaid's Tale independent reading booklet
Taken very heavily from https://crossref-it.info/textguide/the-handmaids-tale/31/0.Reading booklet designed for students to read chapters independently at home week by week, taking notes on various aspects highlighted by the booklet. This allows class time to focus on close reading of shorter e...} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 5
Course: A level lit (A)
Unit: Paper 2: Texts in shared contexts
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 2: Modern times lit from 1945-present
Conflict Poetry - Year 8
Scheme using conflict poetry containing reading tasks but writing assessment (description based on an image). } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Course: A level lit (A)
Unit: Poetry
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 2: Modern times lit from 1945-present
The WInter's Tale - various resources
A folder with various resources I created for a student studying Cambridge International Board. Quite a few extracts and questions and some focus on characters. I'm a private tutor, so my lesson plans are just outlines. Check out Teachit resources too. } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 5
Course: A level Lit (B)
Unit: Additional resources
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 2: Modern times lit from 1945-present
Why Read? Classroom Display
Just a display I have put together for my classroom detailing 8 reasons why reading is beneficial and then some reading recommendations. I was in two minds about recommending the Kite Runner for KS4 but it is on Scholastic's reading recommendations for that age group and I thought it's a good...} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Course: A level Lit (B)
Unit: Whole School Literacy
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 2: Modern times lit from 1945-present
Paper 2 Exam Approaches
Exam approaches to AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2 questions. Suggested timings and answer structures. } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Paper 2
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 2: Modern times lit from 1945-present