Using Paragraphs - Year 7/8 Using Paragraphs - Year 7/8 can be used to recap and consolidate existing knowledge about paragraphing. The resource explains what a paragraph is, why they are used and when we should use them. Learners look at example texts together and use the discussion prompts to assess understanding before teachers assign the appropriate level worksheet for each pupil. Bronze Activity: Sort the sentences into paragraphs according to the given subject. Silver Activity: Sort the sentences into paragraphs. Gold Activity: Sort the sentences into paragraphs. Do some research about this topic and write another paragraph of your own. ‘Using Paragraphs - Year 7/8’ is fully editable, giving teachers the opportunity to adapt the resource, if needed, to suit all their teaching requirements.

Writing for Different Audiences and Purposes: English Teaching Resource ‘Writing for Different Audiences and Purposes’ is an English PowerPoint presentation designed to teach pupils how audience and purpose affect the composition of a text. Content includes: How audience affects writing. Writing a postcard for different audiences task. Writing for a range of audiences task. Explanation of the purpose of a text. Identifying the purpose of different texts task. Match the text with its purpose task. Texts with mixed purposes. Exploring ‘Horrible Histories’ task. Two accompanying worksheets. ‘Writing for Different Audiences and Purposes’ can be edited so teachers can adapt the resource to meet their individual teaching requirements.

Writing for Different Audiences ‘Writing for Different Audiences’ English teaching resource explains how the audience of a text affects its composition. The resource has been made with KS3 students in mind but it can be easily tweaked for use with upper KS2 or lower ability KS4 students. Content includes: An editable PowerPoint lesson Activities to support the teaching of this objective 1 accompanying worksheet

Eduqas GCSE English - Paper 1, Section B is made to help students prepare for Section B of Paper 1 (Component 1) of the Eduqas GCSE English exam. This KS4 English teaching resource is made up of a 162 slide PowerPoint presentation and 13 worksheets. This teaching resource covers: An introduction to the exam paper and the questions in Section B A guide to achieving the best possible grades on Section B of Paper 1 /Component 1 How to write an effective and engaging piece of creative writing How to plan, structure and create story within the time limitations of the exam The AO5 and AO6 the mark scheme – explaining to students how the paper is assessed

GCSE WJEC Comparing Unseen Poetry (PowerPoint and worksheets). This unit of work is designed to help pupils with the Unseen Poetry section of the WJEC GCSE English Literature Exam at GCSE. GCSE English Literature Teaching Resources: WJEC Comparing Unseen Poetry is a complete lesson by lesson unit of work (includes detailed lessons and activities, a 53 slide PowerPoint and 4 accompanying worksheets). If you are looking for a version of this resource made specifically for Higher Tier students go to https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12831962 If you are looking for a version of this resource made for Foundation Tier students go to https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12831779 GCSE English Literature Teaching Resources: WJEC Comparing Unseen Poetry includes a range of varied lessons and activities for pupils of all abilities. - An introduction to the unseen poetry exam question - Using the A HIT POEM mnemonic to approach the unseen poems - How to write about the poems' content and context - How to discuss imagery, poetic techniques, structure, tone and theme - How to write a personal response - How to compare the poems - A model/exemplar answer for annotation and discussion - 53 slide PowerPoint presentation - 4 pages of worksheets

Improving Reading Skills - Year 7 ‘Improving Reading Skills’ has been created to help pupils develop their prose reading skills. The resource explores a range of key reading skills including: Examining form, language and mood Developing reading for meaning and understanding skills Inference and deduction Non-fiction (travel writing and autobiography) Improving Reading Skills also includes two example texts and assessment materials within a worksheet booklet. ‘Improving Reading Skills - Year 7’ is fully editable, giving teachers the freedom, if required, to adapt the resource to suit their individual teaching requirements.

Make a Father’s Day Card Writing > Non-fiction ‘Make a Father’s Day Card’ is a fully editable teaching resource which is ideal for KS2 or lower KS3 students studying non-fiction. The resource includes: Task and lesson objectives Exploring a range of greeting cards Discussion of purpose and audience Reflecting on learning through constructive criticism The drafting process - how and why we redraft 1 accompanying worksheet

Comparing Dulce et Decorum Est and The Charge of the Light Brigade (93-slide PowerPoint and 4 worksheets) Comparing Dulce et Decorum Est and The Charge of the Light Brigade contains a range of tasks for all abilities and a detailed analysis of both poems. Dulce et Decorum Est includes: A biography of Wilfred Owen. The historical and social context of Dulce et Decorum Est - World War One, trench warfare, propaganda posters and poetry. An introduction to the poem, including a video and audio reading of ‘Dulce et Decorum Est’. A copy of ‘Dulce et Decorum Est’. Consolidation of understanding and comprehension tasks. Wilfred Owen’s use of imagery in Dulce et Decorum Est. Structure and poetic techniques in the poem. The theme and message of Dulce et Decorum Est. Links to the Wilfred Owen website, more war poetry, an audio video reading of Dulce et Decorum Est, BBC history WWI resources, Recruiting and war propaganda posters. Comparing the poems framework. The Charge of the Light Brigade includes: A brief biography of Alfred Lord Tennyson. Social and historical context of the poem. Analysis of the poem The Charge of the Light Brigade and discussion of ideas and consolidation. Structure & language - Discuss how Tennyson employs structure and analysis of imagery in The Charge of the Light Brigade. Style and form - Analysis of Tennyson’s style and form and the use of poetic devices in The Charge of the Light Brigade. Language - Exploration of word choices. Themes of The Charge of the Light Brigade explored, consolidation of meaning and purpose. Links - Where to find further information and analysis of the poet and the battle and clips from the film. A framework for comparing the poems.

Eduqas GCSE English Language Exam Prep - Paper 2 Section B (94-slide editable PowerPoint presentation with 14 worksheets) Eduqas GCSE English Paper 2 Section B has been created to support students as they prepare for Section B of the English Paper 2 exam. The resource includes: An introduction to the examination and the requirements of Paper 2, Section B A step-by-step guide to achieving top marks on Paper 2, Section B Exploring the exam questions in depth Understanding the importance of audience, purpose and format Writing to persuade and persuasive devices Making writing engaging for the reader and examiner Writing to argue – structure, language and devices Writing letters and articles How to build an argument Creating a leaflet and writing a speech Writing to advise Click on the images to preview this resource.

Eduqas GCSE English Language Paper 2 Section A - Exam preparation This unit is made up of a 91-slide PowerPoint presentation with 13 accompanying worksheets. It has been designed to help students prepare for Section A of the Eduqas GCSE English Language Paper 2 exam. The resource includes: • An detailed breakdown of the exam paper. • Example texts using a C19th text from the American Civil War and a 2002 speech from Barack Obama. • Example exam paper - 2 texts, 6 questions and marks. • A breakdown of each question and advice and activities to help pupils answer each one effectively. • Model answers to all six questions. And much more.