KS3 Read & Respond 10 - The Open Window A bright, detailed and vividly planned lesson that aims to test KS3 students with their ability to read, comprehend and respond to a stimulating short story. The lesson has four steps: Starter - Pre-contextualise the material with a fun warmup activity Read - Read through the material as a group with the help of bold images and vocabulary prompts Understand - Summarise the material and reflect upon its impact on the reader Respond - Answer an essay style question using quotes from the text to consolidate learning This lesson focuses on the short story “The Open Window” and asks students to evaluate the impact that the story’s twist ending had on the reader, as well as to consider the author’s intent when writing the story. This lesson includes a detailed lesson plan, a PPT full of images, worksheets, questions and examplars, as well as containing a printable version of the short story itself to read with the class. It bakes crucial GCSE skills into the plan, preparing students to meet AO objectives, and teaching them to consider the use of quotations to back responses. This lesson focuses on the way that structure can be used to build tension in an extract.

A vibrant PowerPoint to highlight Mental Health Awareness Week (9 May - 15 May) for use in assemblies or PSHE/classroom work. Includes: Key statistics surrounding loneliness An introduction to loneliness and its causes 4 common myths surrounding loneliness The impact loneliness has on mental health Tips for finding peace in yourself and in others What to do if you’re feeling lonely Helpful links and who to speak to Fully animated with transitions, full colour, 21 slides in total. Part of an assembly series on autism awareness and international women’s day

An A4 poster/resource/cheat-sheet to help students with their poetry comparison skills. Each technique is defined on the left margin, and on the right are questions to think about when analysing a poem critically. The questions are of varied complexity and are accessible to a broad range of students.

A set of 12 holiday-themed vocabulary flash-cards for MFL/ESL activities. Set contains 120 unique words (in English), divided up into Noun/Verb and Connective cards. Can print, cut-up and mix-and-match to create all sorts of fun learning activities. IE, “Plan a weekend break”.

A set of 12 home and family-themed vocabulary flash-cards for MFL/ESL activities. Set contains 120 unique words (in English), divided up into Noun/Verb and Connective cards. Can print, cut-up and mix-and-match to create all sorts of fun learning activities. IE, “Describe your morning routine”.

Get your students thinking about the next step with this “20 questions” inspired jobs guessing game. Students draw a card from the deck and show it to the class without looking. They have 20 questions to guess the career. Resource includes a PowerPoint which can be printed, double sided onto card to form a deck of 56 cards. Each of the 56 cards includes a different career, with a broad range of disciplines, areas of interest and fields of expertise accounted for. This game has been designed to get students thinking about their future outside of school, exposing them to different and interesting career options.

A vibrant PowerPoint celebrating International Women’s Day for use in assemblies or PSHE/classroom work. Includes: Facts surrounding global gender inequality 10 core values of International Women’s Day A selection of incredible women and their achievements Group discussion on actions students can take to create a more gender equal world Summary of key take-away points Guidance and suggestions are given in the PowerPoint notes. The document has been designed to be eye-catching, engaging and effective in providing students with clear information on gender inequality. Also included is a PDF version of the presentation.

KS3 Read & Respond 08 - And When Did You Last See Your Father? A bright, detailed and vividly planned lesson that aims to test KS3 students with their ability to read, comprehend and respond to a stimulating short story. A part of the reciprocal reading scheme of work. Enjoy two FREE examples of the lessons here and here. The lesson has four steps: Starter - Pre-contextualise the material with a fun warmup activity Read - Read through the material as a group with the help of bold images and vocabulary prompts Understand - Summarise the material and reflect upon its impact on the reader Respond - Answer an essay style question using quotes from the text to consolidate learning This lesson focuses on the short story “And When Did You Last See Your Father?” and asks students to evaluate the impact that the story’s twist ending had on the reader, as well as to consider the author’s intent when writing the story. This lesson includes a detailed lesson plan, a PPT full of images, worksheets, questions and examplars, as well as containing a printable version of the short story itself to read with the class. It bakes crucial GCSE skills into the plan, preparing students to meet AO objectives, and teaching them to consider the use of quotations to back responses. This lesson focuses on the impact that implicit versus explicit information has on story, and author intent and reader response.

KS3 Read & Respond 02 - Shards of Glass A bright, detailed and vividly planned lesson that aims to test KS3 students with their ability to read, comprehend and respond to a stimulating short story. The lesson has four steps: Starter - Pre-contextualise the material with a fun warmup activity Read - Read through the material as a group with the help of bold images and vocabulary prompts Understand - Summarise the material and reflect upon its impact on the reader Respond - Answer an essay style question using quotes from the text to consolidate learning This lesson focuses on the short story “Shards of Glass” and asks students to evaluate the impact that the story’s twist ending had on the reader, as well as to consider the author’s intent when writing the story. This lesson includes a detailed lesson plan, a PPT full of images, worksheets, questions and examplars, as well as containing a printable version of the short story itself to read with the class. It bakes crucial GCSE skills into the plan, preparing students to meet AO objectives, and teaching them to consider the use of quotations to back responses. This lesson focuses on the impact that extended has on story, and author intent and reader response.

UPDATED FOR 2023 A vibrant PowerPoint celebrating International Women’s Day 2022 for use in assemblies or PSHE/classroom work. Includes: An introduction to IWD 2022 10 core values of International Women’s Day This year’s theme of #BreakTheBias Outline of harmful stereotypes that still persist today Group discussion opportunities on actions students can take to create a more gender equal world 6 women breaking barriers and changing the world today Summary of key take-away points Guidance and suggestions are given in the PowerPoint notes. The document has been designed to be eye-catching, engaging and effective in providing students with clear information on gender inequality. Fully animated with transitions. Also included is a PDF version of the presentation.

KS2 English Up To Speed Lesson 1 - Declaratives A quick, fun and easy lesson that aims to engage KS2 students, learning and then practicing the difference between different setence types. Part of a grammar essentials scheme of work. For three FREE example lessons in this scheme of work, be sure to check out KS2 Synonym catchup KS2 Adjective catchup Adverb catchup The lesson follows 3 steps: Starter - Pre-contextualise the material with a fun warmup activity Read and Copy- Read through the material as a group with the help of images, then copy the definition Practice/produce- Practice skills using a worksheet, then produce an original piece, displaying learning This lesson includes a quick, printable worksheet, definitions and plenaries to ensure learning. Works well in 1:1 settings, for differentiated English catchup with older yeargroups, or with groups.

KS2 English Up To Speed 2 - Coordinating Conjunctions A quick, fun and easy lesson that aims to engage KS2 students, learning and then practicing the difference between different sentence types. Part of a grammar essentials scheme of work. For three FREE example lessons in this scheme of work, be sure to check out KS2 Synonym catchup KS2 Adjective catchup Adverb catchup The lesson follows 3 steps: Starter - Pre-contextualise the material with a fun warmup activity Read and Copy- Read through the material as a group with the help of images, then copy the definition Practice/produce- Practice skills using a worksheet, then produce an original piece, displaying learning This lesson includes a quick, printable worksheet, definitions and plenaries to ensure learning. Works well in 1:1 settings, for differentiated English catchup with older yeargroups, or with groups.

KS2 English Up To Speed 2 - Sentence Subjects A quick, fun and easy lesson that aims to engage KS2 students, learning and then practicing the difference between different setence types. The lesson follows 3 steps: Starter - Pre-contextualise the material with a fun warmup activity Read and Copy- Read through the material as a group with the help of images, then copy the definition Practice/produce- Practice skills using a worksheet, then produce an original piece, displaying learning This lesson includes a quick, printable worksheet, definitions and plenaries to ensure learning. Works well in 1:1 settings, for differentiated English catchup with older yeargroups, or with groups.

KS2 English Up To Speed 2 - Predicates A quick, fun and easy lesson that aims to engage KS2 students, learning and then practicing the difference between different setence types. The lesson follows 3 steps: Starter - Pre-contextualise the material with a fun warmup activity Read and Copy- Read through the material as a group with the help of images, then copy the definition Practice/produce- Practice skills using a worksheet, then produce an original piece, displaying learning This lesson includes a quick, printable worksheet, definitions and plenaries to ensure learning. Works well in 1:1 settings, for differentiated English catchup with older yeargroups, or with groups.

Social Media Star is an online-themed board game and quiz suitable for students of all ages and abilities. The aim of the game is to be the first player to reach 50k followers. Followers are earned by completing tasks on the board. This free, starter edition resource includes all the high resolution files required to print and get you started playing the board game, including .jpg, .png, .ppt and .pdf versions of all the boards and rules. 1-6 players place a token on the board and take turns moving around the social-media themed zones, answering questions from their fans and performing tasks to gain followers. Players are in charge of tracking their own follower count, making the game suitable for numeracy lessons. Suitable for any curriculum, the free edition comes with a printable board and ruleset. Students must navigate the board and answer questions correctly to increase their follower count. Create yourself a set of cards (by hand or by filling in the template) to tax your learners in any curriculum area. The game ends when one player reaches 50k followers. Games can be lengthened or shortened by changing this goal. This free, starter edition resource includes A printable game board (A3) A printable set of blank, editable question templates, A5) A printable set of blank “drama” editable templates, A5) A printable set of “influencer” cards (used to multiply scores on the board) A printable rule-set sheet A printable quick-glance rule-set sheet Best printed on high quality card, this game is quick to set up and play (just requires a set of dice), the game board favours question cards, so students will be taxing their subject knowledge the entire time. This game is tried and tested and loved by students of all ages.

Island Royale is an adventure themed board game and quiz suitable for students of all ages and abilities. This resource includes all the high resolution files required to print and play the board game, including .jpg, .png, and .ppt versions of the board and rules. 1-6 players parachute in to one of four themed zones on the board and take it in turns rolling dice and navigating the play area. The board is populated with item cards, health points, dangerous traps and question points to keep the game exciting. Suitable for any curriculum, this set comes with a game board and rule card to get you started with the game - students must answer questions correctly to stay in the game. Create yourself a set of cards to tax your learners in any curriculum area. Free edition does not include card templates or “gem” cards. Three wrong answers and a player is out of the game! Additionally, the set includes a board-wide hazard card that comes into play after a set number of rounds, upping the excitement. Players must navigate the board, outrunning the deadly lightning zone, which moves clock-wise around the board and eliminates players caught in its radius. This resource includes A printable game board (A3) A printable rule-set sheet A printable quick-glance rule-set sheet A printable hazard spinner A printable hazard zone (A5) Best printed on high quality card, this game is quick to set up and play (just requires a set of dice), the game board favours question cards, so students will be taxing their subject knowledge the entire time. This game is tried and tested and loved by students of all ages.

A quick and easy sheet to track student goals - either self-set or made with the assistance of the teacher. Use this planner to set a goal and set steps to work towards it.