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This is a free resource pack for writing extended metaphors. Perfect for students of IGCSE First Language English, this tried-and-tested lesson has always improved my students’ descriptive writing. Students will write an extended metaphor about the night sky. PowerPoint (and PDF version)Student worksheetStep-by-step scaffolded instructions on how to craft an extended metaphorExample extended metaphorInspiration stimulus videos

This PowerPoint will teach students how to write the six text types that Cambridge could ask them to write for Paper 1, Question 3: JournalLetterNewspaper reportMagazine articleInterviewSpeechThe lesson have six full-length examples of each of these text types for students to unpack. What's included?88 slide PowerPointStudent worksheetSix full length exemplars for each of the text typesAccompanying video lesson and quiz - option to flip this lesson!

This lesson teaches students a five-paragraph structure for descriptive writing. This structure will not only help your top students to reach their full potential, challenging them to write with a circular structure, but also support weaker students to identify an area of focus for each paragraph in their writing. I have personally seen great improvements in my students’ writing by using this lesson. What’s included?66 slide PowerPoint Student worksheetInspiration stimulus videoInspiration stimu