A model answer to the Edexcel Foundation Writing 80-90 word question, with notes and strategies. Examples of good language highlighted. GCSE first teaching September 2024.

A model AQA GCSE Foundation Writing task (90 words). With notes and strategies for successfully doing the task.

A GCSE model Higher Writing handout for the new exams, first teaching 2024. Model essay, tips and strategies, plus a list of AQA 'complexity' notes.

A report about the recent resignation/sacking of the Prime Minister of France. This is the first resource of many more I shall add this year featuring current affairs for A-level/adults. Since they have a short shelf life, I'll replace them after a short while and replace with new ones. Roughly one a week.

A full lesson plan/lesson sequence based on a sentence builder and narrow reading resource. Topic: my best friend. CEFR A2. Y9 or Y10.

A set of 10 photo card tasks with conversation questions, using Edexcel themes. Higher Tier.

A set of 10 AQA-style Higher photo card tasks, with lots of example questions. For pair work or individual prep. Some room given for note-taking.

10 AQA-style GCSE Foundation Tier photo cards to practuise and adapt from. Model answers given.

A set of 8 Higher Tier role-plays in the AQA style for the new GCSE, first teaching 2024, first exam 2026. These can be read as models and adapted. There are other sets on the site, including for Pearson-Edexcel.

A set of 10 Edexcel-style Foundation Tier photo card tasks, with questions, suggested follow-up questions and model answers. For pair work or modelling to the class.