Fact, Opinion and Bias full lesson (aimed at GCSE English but could be transferable to functional skills).

Analysing an extract from ‘Boys don’t cry’ with a focus on use of slang in writing.

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

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.

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!).

Full lesson powerpoint aimed at teaching learners how to improve their speech writing.

Language features activities/worksheets

Analysing an extract from ‘The Lovely Bones’ with a focus on foreshadowing.

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

Evaluate question on source document ‘Don’t ask Jack’. Aimed at lower ability learners.

Do more for grade 4 worksheet aimed at GCSE English language. Could be used as an activity within a lesson or as homework.

A helpful visual display of language features and their definitions. Could be used as a display, learning map or worksheet.

Full lesson powerpoint aimed at teaching and improving letter writing.

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.

A lesson reviewing the language used in an extract from Stephen King’s IT - aimed at AQA GCSE English, Paper 1 Reading section.

This resource is aimed at encouraging learners to consider how they start each sentence and to vary it for effect.

A speech writing lesson on climate change - suitable for a remote session or distance/independent learning.

Analysing an extract from Hunger Games - focus on forshadowing in the text.

GCSE Creative writing lesson, focussed on the AQA exam board but adaptable to others. Would work well as an online lesson.

GCSE English lesson plan & resources (Paper 1 Question 5)