This discrete grammar lesson is on Modal verbs. Activities within the PowerPoint include: Spot the modal verb class activity changing modal verbs to the negative cloze activity adding modal verbs to sentences. extension could be to write their own sentences and have a partner find the modal verbs. Answers are included in presentation to mark along the way - use these to do a mini-plenary.

This is a guide of how to Analyse a piece of music in depth using the Musical Elements. It sets out a list of things to listen for/ a series of questions pupils can ask themselves as they listen to something they want to analyse. Terminology may differ across countries - this particular resource was created in Australia. Feel free to alter terminology where necessary. This resource has been particularly useful for training pupils to listen during unstudied works, but can be used for works they have to study for GCSE and A levels as a training exercise for exams etc.

This lesson is created as a Flipchart for use with Active Inspire software. It works with older versions of Active Inspire. This flipchart is one that I have used with bi-lingual children to discuss tense, and assess their abilities to change tense in speaking and writing, as well as noticing grammar and punctuation issues. It could work well in any classroom if you are putting a focus on tense and error correcting.

This resource gives all the basic resources for a project on sustainability. There is a letter inviting students to design a new school that your headteacher wants to build. There is a list of sustainable elements with prices that your students can use to design the school sustainably. There is also a criteria sheet (which was co-created by students) that they can self and peer assess as they go, and you as the teacher can use as well if you desire. This is a great fun way to assess your students understanding of sustainable design practises.

This is a project based on the iconic Jurassic Park franchise to assess students knowledge about cells, DNA and evolution in a fun way. Included is: Slides outlining the project a letter from the Jurassic World creative team (made up by myself to introduce the project) an attached criteria sheet for self, peer and teacher assessment of SKILLS inc. research, teamwork etc. My students always have great fun completing this project and it shows how much they understand and have been able to research and understand about cells, DNA, and evolution.

This is a project that can be used to assess student learning about Ancient Greece, and assess their research and design skills. Included is: A letter from the British Museum outlining the task for students to complete (fictional, made up by myself) A set of scaffolds including LA/MA questioning to assist in completing project A student created self, peer and teacher assessment criteria (basic, can be added to) A great fun project to get students thinking about how museums work, how to share information we have learnt in different ways, and bring a creative element into the learning of history.

Interesting look at imagery in Narrative Poetry using an Australian Poem, The Man from Snowy River by Banjo Patterson. Lesson Plan outlines entire teaching sequence. There are two PowerPoints. One with annotation of how I did the lesson with children, the other one plain for your use. There is also a worksheet with differentiation at the bottom of the sheet. At the end of the lesson Children will have written their own stanza describing the station mentioned in the poem.

This worksheet provides score examples for pupils to play this style of music working in groups and provides some information about the culture and meaning behind the musical genre/style. This lesson involves instruments and voice and is great fun including styles like Calypso, Reggae and Samba.

This task asks pupils a range of questions about a piece they choose. Combines Music with ICT for an engaging pupil led lesson, or fun homework task.

This worksheet provides score examples for pupils to play this style of music working in groups and provides some information about the culture and meaning behind the musical genre/style. Pupils are given examples of Indonesian Gamelan that can be played on xylophones or glockenspiels, tambourines, cymbals etc. Then pupils are asked to create their own with template given. A fun and active lesson.

This worksheet provides score examples for pupils to find musical elements within the piece and provides some information about the culture and meaning behind the musical genre/style. This worksheet shows how the pentatonic scale is found in Japanese music.

This worksheet provides score examples for pupils to analyse this style of music working in groups and provides some information about the culture and meaning behind the musical genre/style. This worksheet looks at the fusion of modern and traditional elements in recent Indian popular music. Pupils answer questions related to the two pieces.

This worksheet provides score examples for pupils to sing this style of music working as a class and provides some information about the culture and meaning behind the musical genre/style. This task will require you as the teacher to teach them to sing this song by call and response first aurally before presenting them with the sheet. They will then find the pentatonic scale used.

This worksheet provides score examples for pupils to sing this style of music working in groups and provides some information about the culture and meaning behind the musical genre/style. This worksheet looks at the traditional folk songs of Hungary and Greece and pupils create a performance based on the music given.

This worksheet provides score examples for pupils to play this style of music working in groups and provides some information about the culture and meaning behind the musical genre/style. This worksheet on the music of China contains a close activity, rhythm writing, finding information and listening activities. It would be fun to watch some Lion Dances to find some rhythms to use and you could even add movement.