The learners are required to complete a table on the purposes of text. The learners look at a definition of each text, a brief example and match a feature to each text. The learners then consider the audience of texts by completing a different table. Finally, the learners can choose a purpose and an audience and create their own text. A good resource to stretch and challenge learners.

This is a 20 minute Power Point slide show that counts down a slide per minute. You can use this timer to count down any time from 20, 10 or 5 minutes etc. The timer will automatically count down on the white board and is ideal for assessments or timed exercises.

A wordsearch including 27 words related to information technology. Ideal to use as a starter or an extension activity.

A wordsearch including 27 chemical elements. Ideal to use as a starter or an extension activity.

A wordsearch containing modern and ancient religions. Ideal to use as a starter or extention task.

A five page list of 25 English based quick starter questions and activities to engage learners and get them thinking.

A huge bumper pack of resources for the revision of the AQA GCSE English Language Foundation paper. ***Warning*** This is by no means a definitive pack of resources for the GCSE but it is a bumper pack of my resources for people who want to save money, rather than purchasing all of them. This makes it EXTREMELY good value for money. Please read carefully and consider carefully before purchasing because I sell these resources to help not offend. Resources include: Three whole lessons, two activities, seven games/puzzles and two resources to focus on revision. The pack includes two resources on writing a newspaper article, word classes, language features, presentational features and inference. Over £25.00 of resources for £15.00.

A cross designed to encourage daily prayer. Prayers are considered and written in each daily section. At the end of the week all prayers are repeated.

This resource consists of a front cover, a worksheet and an answer sheet. Ideal for engaging learners with new language and spoken language for GCSE English Language or Functional Skills English. The worksheet involves the learners completing a table of 21 new words, providing definitions and deciding if each word is formal or informal. This resource can then lead on to an informal writing task. The learners are asked if they would use each word online, with friends or in a formal environment and this resource promotes lots of discussion. It could be used as preparation for a speaking and listening activity on neologisms. The new words included could allow for a discussion on internet safety.

This is a lengthy resource that needs access to computers for the learners to complete. Learners are asked to research different types of writing and to comment on language features and presentational features. A different way to revise for the exam for learners who struggle with question 3 and 4 of the exam.

An ideal task for group work or paired work, this resource includes a list of the EU countries and the students match the flag to the country. This is excellent for engaging students who are also into football or athletics as they recognise the flags and feel comfortable with the task. This is also perfect for inspiring a discussion about the EU. It can also be used as a starter activity.

A booklet of ten number square puzzles. This resource has ten different number squares that increase in difficulty. Ideal as starters or can be used as a booklet for a quiz. All answers are provided.

Large wordsearch with 20 famous British authors to find. Ideal starter/activity for GCSE English Language/Literature.

Huge wordsearch including the books of the Bible.

A wordsearch with two sets of clues. One set has normal words and one set with anagrams of the words for learner who like to be challenged. Suitable for GCSE English Language and Functional Skills.

Ten number block puzzles of varying difficulty. Ideal to use as an activity or to break up into lesson starters. Full instructions given with answer section. Space provided for working out each puzzle. Learners are to use the numbers 0- 9 to complete the number block rows using addition.

20 writing questions for English students to attempt covering a range of text types and writing styles. Suitable for GCSE English Language and Functional Skills Level 1/2.

A wordsearch featuring the tragedies of William Shakespeare. Ideal as a starter or general activity. 12 plays are included: Antony and Cleopatra Coriolanus Cymbeline Hamlet Julius Caesar King Lear Macbeth Othello Romeo and Juliet Timon of Athens Titus Andronicus Troilus and Cressida.

A wordsearch featuring Shakespeare's plays. Ideal to use as a starter or a general activity. There are 37 plays to find in the wordsearch.

A resource designed to engage students in reading and books. This resource has 20 questions and asks learners to name an author from a picture of the author with a picture of their book. Easy answers included to engage learners but learners are also stretched with authors they may not necessarily know. This resource was designed with British literature in mind but does contain some popular international authors. All answers include multiple choice options to help further expand learners knowledge of authors. This resource is ideal as a starter, a general activity or as a basis for further discussion/self assessment on reading. This resource will have to be printed in colour.