Fantastic download of over 100 Powerpoint pages of quizzes and starters. Hours and hours of material. Also included is a literacy bingo activity! For more great resources see my page here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish

A group of friends find themselves trapped in an old hotel, only to suffer strange lucid dreams and terrifying nightly visitations. Will they escape or go insane? And what is the significance of the black rose? Visually attractive, creative horror story lesson complete with all resources needed for a fun engaging lesson or series of lessons. (At least two lessons will be required to complete the story.) Power point includes: * Attractive title page. * Story scenario – dramatic scenario (as above). * Complete lesson objectives and outcomes (WALT and WILF) - with the focus on higher attaining students to use descriptive language for effect and to build up tension and drama within the story. * Character cards page (with example, included) where students complete their own characters on special cards (resources included at the back of the Power Point.) * Planning sheet giving students a structured method in which to write an effective story (included at the back of the Power Point.) * A review prompt to discuss writing so far. * A review peer-assessment prompt which should set students up to continue the story next lesson. ***Now available in a dystopian and horror bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/dystopian-and-horror-bundle-11219710 *Now available as a four lesson bundle – four great lessons for £6.95!* https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/creative-writing-four-lesson-bundle-11256414 (Credits: Donney Nunley, Circus Tricks, Flickr.com. Emo Attitude, Haunted Boy, Deviant art.)

Complete, thoroughly engaging, creative writing lesson pack – three lessons in one! All resources included. Students get the opportunity to write their own apocalypse story. Lessons are carefully structured over three sessions so that students can build up their ideas before the main writing activity in lesson 3. This complete Power Point includes: Lesson 1: • Anagram starter and objectives (anagram within the objectives to add interest.) • Prompt to think about the type of story they might want to write. • An example of a blurb and blurb writing activity. • Interesting character activity where students have to select four images from eight and give them a character profile. Lesson 2: • Anagram starter and objectives (anagram within the objectives to add interest) and crossword starter. • Prompts to consider their story plan – characters, setting, problem and solution. • Prompt to write the first part of their story and spelling tip. • Interactive lesson plenary – key word chance. Lesson 3: • Lesson starter review. • Prompts to write the main writing activity with a review slide to break up the writing if required. • Interactive lesson plenary – key word chance 2. 60+ page Power Point! Please rate if you are happy with the lesson, thank you. (Credits: copyright free images from flickr.com) For more great resources and lessons, see my page here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish

Dracula extract analysis/close reading lesson ideal as a one-off lesson or a link to gothic literature. Lesson includes: * Title page * Starter * Lesson objectives * Link to video clip * Extract prompt (extract included) * Find the key word prompt (sheet included) * Spelling activity (worksheet included) * Mini writing task * Plenary post-it-note activity All resources included at the back of the Power Point. This lesson is available in a double pack with The Hound of the Baskervilles for £4.50 here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/extract-double-pack-dracula-and-the-hound-of-the-baskervilles-11302068 For more great resources and full lessons visit my shop page here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits, images copyright free and scenes from Youtube.)

A fun murder mystery generator to help students write a murder mystery story! The generator will provide a random generation of suspect, motive, weapon and setting. Great for creative writing or drama! You may also be interested in Murder Mystery Bingo: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/murder-mystery-bingo-11219709 See more great resources here from my shop page: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits: royalty free images, Pixabay, Gamevuze.)

30 individual murder mystery cards and a callers card, great for a fun plenary activity. See also the murder mystery generator: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/murder-mystery-generator-11219707 See my shop page for more great resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits: bingo cards from myfreebingo.com, images royalty free, pixabay.)

The Christmas Horror Story – Creative Writing Fantastic Christmas horror writing lesson or series of lessons, using stimulating gifs and imagery and a haunting scenario line, packed with resource material. Allow at least two lessons for this premium resource. Students get to write their own Christmas horror story based on an evil Santa! A Christmas MUST download. Exciting 30 page Power Point includes everything you need for a stimulating Christmas lesson(s) that students will enjoy. Also includes a fun bingo plenary activity, including 30 individual bingo cards and caller’s card.

The Time Machine – Creative Writing Lesson. Highly engaging and visually appealing, creative writing lesson! Lesson scenario: When clearing out an old house, under a dust sheet in the attic, you discover some kind of strange machine. There is a chair and lots of odd looking machinery and dials. You sit in the chair out of curiosity and press a few buttons. Suddenly, things start to happen and you are transported in time. Where will you go? What will you do? Full lesson Power Point and planning sheet included. *Now available as a four lesson bundle – four great lessons for £6.95!* https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/creative-writing-four-lesson-bundle-11256414 Visit my page for more great lessons and resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits: sherdog.com, waltbox.com)

Amazing value literacy pack! One full literacy lesson complete with all resources and four literacy games, all on one Power Point! Click on the links below to purchase individually or download the complete pack here. Great for improving students' SPAG. Included: Literacy Health Check £3: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/literacy-health-check-full-lesson-11188874 Literacy Bingo 1 £2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/literacy-bingo-1-11034763 Literacy Bingo 2 £2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/literacy-bingo-2-11035165 Literacy True or False 1 £2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/literacy-true-or-false-11035011 Literacy True or False 2 £2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/literacy-true-or-false-2-11140252 Hope for Paws lesson 2.50: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/hope-for-paws-dog-rescue-11278226 *Now also includes - Literacy Nuts and Bolts - Zizi's Story* £2.50 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/literacy-nuts-and-bolts-zuzi-s-story-complete-lesson-11253721 £16.00 pack for £6.49!! Please rate, thank you.

A simple and effective way to make literacy and learning fun. Literacy bingo 2! Students have to spot the incorrect word as each sentence appears (common literacy errors) and replace them with the correct word. This is the word they cross off on their bingo cards. Further instructions on how to play inside. Power Point resource, playing time with line and house 15 minute approx. Resource suitable for key stages 2/3, but easily adaptable format/template to create further bingo games. Student satisfaction guaranteed! Visit my page for more great lessons and resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Copyright free images used throughout.)

All about you - a perfectly simple, but engaging lesson which explores students' wishes, dreams and hopes. The lesson is ideal as an introductory lesson or just as a one-off lesson any time. The main lesson objectives include testing students' ability to think creatively with emphasis on attention to detail and descriptive writing skills. Attractive lesson Power Point includes: * Word link puzzle starter activity. * Mini-task - three wishes, students choose any three wishes they would choose if given the choice (simple writing frame included for lower ability students.) * Dream home and location - students choose their dream house and location (simple writing frame included for lower ability students.) * Ideal job - students choose their ideal job (simple writing frame included for lower ability students.) * Main task perfect day - students describe their perfect day (writing frame and word bank included.) * Puzzle plenary activity. No photocopying or printing required, simply download and teach - word document writing frame included if needed. See my shop page for more lessons and resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish All images are copyright free (pixabay, wiki and clipart).

Visually attractive full lesson on poetic terms using the short poem ‘The Eagle’ by Alfred Lord Tennyson. Ideal for weaker KS3 classes or later KS2. Full Power Point and all resources included. Lesson features: • Visually engaging lesson starter and extension. • Graded lesson outcomes with the main objective being to learn poetic devices to further the understanding of a poem. • A poetic terms match-up activity featuring seven poetic devices – similes, metaphors, personification, alliteration, vivid colour, the senses and imagery. This can be done on paper or made into a kinaesthetic task. (Resource included at the back of the Power Point.) • Poetic terms answer page. • Visual and simple explanation pages of similes, metaphors and alliteration with a short true or false task. • Link to video clip of a reading of ‘The Eagle’ by Alfred Lord Tennyson. • Colour coded identification of poetic devices task – students are asked to stick the poem in their books (resource provided) and colour code the given devices. • Colour coded answer page. • Short plenary activity where students are prompted to write a brief comment about the poem or offer a more detailed response for more able students. For more great resources and lessons, see my page here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (To the best of my knowledge, all images are royalty free.)

Campervan Travels – Creative Diary Writing Excellent creative writing diary lesson, giving students a taste for adventure and the opening road! Lesson outline: Schools out and you and a group of friends head out on an adventure of a lifetime. All you have is an old campervan, plenty of food and the open road. Where will you go, what will you do? Complete lesson includes starter, lesson objectives, writing tips, video clip link and full lesson prompts with fantastic, engaging images throughout. Planning sheet included. Visit my shop for more great lessons and resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits, copyright free images from: Startravel.co.uk, Backpackingmatt.com, Greybit.com, Funkyleasuire.com)

Guess the country quiz! Round 1 – name the country from the flag – 30 flags with answers. Round 2 – remember the country from round 1 and try to guess and order the population size. 3 sets of 5 puzzles with answers. See my home page for more great lessons, bundles and resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish

An Olympics observation quiz with two rounds. Round 1 – Students watch a clip of Olympic events and have to answer four questions based on what they have just seen. Round 2 – Students watch a ‘what happens next clip’ and are rewarded for imagination as well as accuracy. Quiz sheet included. Ideal for form time as the quiz should take around 20 minutes. Visit my page for more great lessons and resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish

English Quizzes and Starter Pack Bundle Amazing value pack of English starters and quizzes!!! Comprising of: Word quizzes Power Point £2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/word-quizzes-11195792 KS4 Exam style starters pack 1 of 3 £1: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks4-exam-style-starters-pack-of-3-11161391 KS4 Exam style starters pack 2 of 3 £1: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks4-exam-style-starters-2-pack-of-3-11166057 Of Mice and Men spelling starter and cloze activity £1: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/of-mice-and-men-spelling-starter-and-cloze-activity-11154529 Of Mice and Men quiz pack £2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/of-mice-and-men-quiz-pack-11134213 Literacy starter pack £2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/literacy-starter-pack-11035919 Engaging starters pack 1 £2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/engaging-starters-pack-1-11035916 Great value download! £11 of individual resources for £5!! For more great resources and full lessons visit my shop page here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish

Highly engaging creative writing horror lesson! The blurb. The summer is coming! But for this group of teenagers out on a camping trip this means only one thing… Murder. It all started as a fun weekend away from home. You and a small group of friends on a camping trip by the lake in Nature Valley. But then you noticed something unusual… Strange noises and the feeling that you are being watched. Eyes in the trees. Branches breaking as you sleep. Then to your horror you awake to screaming. There is blood everywhere. Your friend has been brutally murdered. What happens next? Do you escape alive? You decide. Attractive lesson Power Point includes starter, objectives, full lesson prompts and plenary anagrams. All resources included. Also included is a 5 pack guess the word starter, suitable for KS3. For other great resources and lesson ideas visit: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits: copyright free image from pixabay -https://pixabay.com/en/photos/camping/)