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Language Feature revision: The Taylor Swift Edition

A video of Taylor Swift songs (lyrics) that enables learners to identify language features such as personification, similes, metaphors, rhetorical questions, first person, direct address, hyperbole, alliteration and informal language. Learners could also question and explore the use of punctuation used in the songs. 

Editor's notes

Marvellous and exceedingly topical.  Makes a great ice breaker or starter.  Well done Steph :)

Level
Level 1
Level 2
English
FE L1.12 Recognise that language & other textual features can be varied to suit different audiences & purposes
FE L2.14 Understand how textual features/devices can shape meaning for different audiences/purposes
FE L2.17 Analyse texts, of different levels of complexity, recognising their use of vocabulary and identifying levels of formality and bias
Context
Art Film Media Music Radio TV

Language Features Glossary

A comprehensive glossary of language features with examples and the opportunity for students to think of or write their own examples.

Editor's notes

4 minute slideshow with background music. Covers 12 features and helpfully explains the purpose of each and/or why it can be effective.

Level
Level 1
Level 2
English
FE L1.12 Recognise that language & other textual features can be varied to suit different audiences & purposes
FE L2.14 Understand how textual features/devices can shape meaning for different audiences/purposes
ESOL
ESOL Rt/L1.2a Know how language and other textual features are used to achieve different purposes

Is the internet an addictive drug?

Resource focusing on the question 'Is the internet an addictive drug?'  The PowerPoint consists a video link and written stimulus to evoke thought and discussion.  Looking at the relationship we have with our phones versus people; our use of internet enabled devices, 'every minute of every day' and Social Media depression. 

Editor's note

Level
Level 1
Level 2
GCSE L1-5
English
FS Eng SL&C Discussion
FE L1.1 Identify relevant information & lines of argument in explanations & presentations
FS Eng L1.4 Communicate information / ideas / opinions clearly & accurately on range of topics
FS Eng L1.5 Express opinions and arguments and support them with evidence
FE L1.6 Follow / understand discussions & make contributions relevant to situation & subject
FE L2.1 Identify relevant information from extended explanations or presentations
FE L2.2 Follow narratives & lines of argument
FS Eng L2.5 Communicate information/ideas/opinions clearly/effectively with further detail/development if required
FS Eng L2.6 Express opinions and arguments and support them with relevant and persuasive evidence
GCSE English Spoken language AO8 Listen and respond
Context
Mental health, awareness & psychology
Electrical, Electronics & Technology

Pasta Grannies passive voice and skills at risk

A reading, writing, listening and discussion task. The topic is skills at risk and the older generation. Comprehension questions focus on the gist. The grammar focus is passive voice verbs. Learners will discuss and write sentences about their skills, and will write about traditional skills that are in danger of dying out.

Level
Level 1
Level 2
ESOL
General ESOL
ESOL Engage in discussion (Sd)
ESOL Sc/L1.3a Express statements of fact
ESOL Sc/L1.3b Give factual accounts
ESOL Sc/L2.4b Give factual accounts 
ESOL Lr/L1.2d Listen for grammatical detail
ESOL Lr/L2.2d Listen for grammatical detail
ESOL Rs/L2.1a Use implicit & explicit grammatical knowledge to help follow meaning and purpose of different texts
ESOL Ws/L2.1a Use a range of sentence structure which is fit for purpose
Context
Catering Food Nutrition
Art Film Media Music Radio TV
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