A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare - KS3 Unit of Work (14 lesson unit of work, 133-slide editable PowerPoint presentation and 24 worksheets) This unit is perfect for either a high ability Year 7 group or a Year 8/9 class. It contains a series of engaging lessons that explore the plot, characters, themes and language of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night’s Dream in detail. Lessons cover: Elizabethan theatre and Shakespeare Character analysis Examining structure Analysing language Key themes Shakespeare use of comedy Extension activities, questions, and video links And much more!

AQA GCSE English Language Exam Preparation - Paper 1, Section B AQA GCSE English Language Exam Preparation - Paper 1, Section B is an 11 lesson, 163-slide PowerPoint-based teaching resource with 22 accompanying worksheets designed to help students prepare for Section B of the AQA GCSE English Language Exam Paper 1. Contents include: An introduction to the exam paper and the requirements of Section B A step-by-step guide to achieving a good grade on the exam paper How to write a powerful piece of descriptive writing How to write an effective story opening Understanding how the mark scheme is used to assess your work To preview a selection of pages from ‘AQA GCSE English Language Exam Preparation - Paper 1, Section B’ in detail, please click on the images.

This resource has been adapted from the existing GCSE resource and can be taught in Year 9 to cover KS3 Reading World Literature. It includes a scheme of work overview, a 244 slide PowerPoint presentation and 58 worksheets. It has a range of activities for students of all abilities and includes the following: A brief biography of Steinbeck and the social and historical context In depth analysis of the main characters Exploration of key themes The social and historical context of the novel Developing awareness of the features of a novel Steinbeck’s message and the role of each main character Cloze passages to consolidate understanding of the plot Analysis of Steinbeck’s language in key scenes Steinbeck’s creation of tension and suspense Empathy question preparation Developing inference and deduction skills

This unit of work is designed to cover GCSE Descriptive Writing as required by the AQA and WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Language (9-1) exam. GCSE English (9-1) Writing Fiction - Descriptive Writing is a complete lesson by lesson unit of work (includes lessons and activities, a 91 slide PowerPoint presentation and 8 accompanying worksheets). Activities for pupils include: An introduction to descriptive writing Examples of GCSE English (9-1) examination tasks and questions Planning and structuring writing Using the senses to create effective imagery How to use devices in writing Using the MASSIVE mnemonic How to write using metaphors, adjectives, similes, sentence variety, imagery, vocabulary, effective verbs and powerful adverbs Creating setting using the 5Ws Transforming notes into prose Checking, drafting and redrafting descriptive writing

KS4/GCSE English Teaching Resources: Macbeth and the Theme of Courage (12 slide PowerPoint presentation with 3 accompanying worksheets) This teaching resource opens with a thought-provoking quote from Julius Caesar about the theme of courage. Courage is then defined through a range of definitions which are in turn used to study an extract from the text. The resource is designed to help students consider Macbeth as courageous initially, then not so courageous in the central scenes, before looking at how he is presented in the final battle scene. Activities are ‘play based’ and include a Treasure Hunt and a relatable first impressions activity that securely acknowledges the need for SMSC in lessons. Differentiated worksheets and answers are included. This lesson concludes with an exam style question in order to allow students to demonstrate their understanding. This GCSE English resource is fun, engaging and is shaped appropriately in order to get ‘that light bulb moment’ all teachers love to hear!

KS4/GCSE English - Macbeth - Characterisation (36-slide PowerPoint teaching resource with 6 accompanying worksheets) Lessons begin with the close analysis of both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth and build towards a complete ‘Escape Room’ activity. ‘Macbeth - Characterisation’ is designed to engage and promote independent learning and co-operation, as well as long term retention through a kinaesthetic style of learning. Lessons include answers to all the differentiated tasks and regular intervals are built in for feedback to ensure that learning is inclusive and collaborative. The resource also provides a healthy competitive element to maximise motivation, engagement and enjoyment.

This AS/A Level English Literature teaching resource deals with the the character of Mrs Danvers. The resource contains numerous questions and talking points, designed to stimulate independent thinking for examination and to encourage critical thinking skills. It explores the AQA Assessment Objectives, using questions and prompts to engage the learner and facilitate quality answers.

Counting Backwards - Year 1 In this KS1 maths teaching resource pupils develop counting within 10 to continue a number sequence backwards. These activities cover the year 1 curriculum objectives in the maths programme of study (Number - number and place value). Content includes: Counting backwards from 10 cut out numerals and sort activity with accompanying worksheet Counting backwards from 10 cut out number words and sort activity with accompanying worksheet Complete the tables differentiated activity and accompanying worksheets x2 Complete the number rocket sequence activity and accompanying worksheets Complete the number tracks activity Fill in the missing numbers (numerals and words) activity Previous 2 activities available on 1 worksheet with further reasoning problems ‘Counting Backwards - Year 1’ is editable so teachers can adapt the resource to meet their individual teaching needs

One to One Correspondence - Year 1 In this KS1 maths teaching resource pupils are introduced to one to one correspondence (within 10), matching one object with another. These activities cover the year 1 curriculum objectives in the maths programme of study (Number - number and place value). Content includes: 4 one to one correspondence activities each with an accompanying worksheet 1 further reasoning and problem solving worksheet with answers ‘One to One Correspondence - Year 1’ is editable so teachers can adapt the resource to meet their individual teaching needs

Comparing Numbers - Counting and Cardinality In Comparing Numbers students begin to identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than or equal to the number of objects in another group. The resource includes a 39 slide animated PowerPoint presentation, interactive activities, four accompanying worksheets and cut out counters, sets and numbers for a class activity. Common Core Standards: K.CC.5.6 To preview Comparing Numbers please click on the images from the PowerPoint presentation.

LET'S TAKE AWAY - BEGINNING TO SUBTRACT Math Teaching Resources: Let’s Take Away – Beginning to Subtract In this kindergarten math resource students practice subtraction as ‘taking apart’ and ‘taking from’ as per the Common Core State Standards for mathematics – Operations and Algebraic thinking. Materials include an animated 41 slide PowerPoint presentation with interactive activities, 5 accompanying worksheets and a link to a subtraction video.

KS2 Maths Teaching Resources – Year 6 Fractions This Year 6 Fractions teaching resource is perfect for preparing students for the end of KS2 Year 6 Maths SATs exam paper. Content includes: Simplifying fractions** Equivalent fractions Adding and subtracting fractions Fractions of amounts 22 slide fully editable PowerPoint presentation 5-page worksheet booklet**

Numbers to Ten Million - Year 6 This Year 6 maths teaching resource includes a PowerPoint and differentiated worksheets for independent learning, to guide your class through the curriculum objectives of the Year 6 maths programme of study (Number - number and place value). In ‘Numbers to Ten Million - Year 6’ pupils recap the concept of place value and practise reading, writing, recognising and representing seven digit numbers. The worksheets contain varied fluency, reasoning and problem solving to reinforce and consolidate the children’s learning. The resource contains two lessons, which support the White Rose Small Steps guidance, and are designed to support a mastery approach to teaching maths. ‘Numbers to Ten Million - Year 6’ is included in our complete place value unit ‘Number and Place value - Year 6’. Click on the link below to take a closer look. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/number-and-place-value-year-6-12150637

Addition and Subtraction - Year 6 This Year 6 maths teaching resource includes a PowerPoint and differentiated worksheets for independent learning, to guide your class through using addition and subtraction to solve calculations and multi-step problems as per the curriculum objectives of the Year 6 maths programme of study (Number - addition, subtraction, multiplication and division). It will help the children understand how to solve addition and subtraction problems in context and the resource helps children learn which operation to use and why. The worksheets contain varied fluency, reasoning and problem solving to reinforce and consolidate the children’s learning. The resource contains two lessons, which support the White Rose Small Steps guidance, and are designed to support a mastery approach to teaching maths. Content includes: Lessons 1 and 2: Addition and Subtraction with 2 accompanying worksheets with answers ‘Addition and Subtraction - Year 6’ is completely editable giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource to suit their individual teaching needs. ‘Addition and Subtraction - Year 6’ is included in our complete teaching unit ‘The Four Operations - Year 6’. Click on the link below to take a closer look. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-four-operations-year-6-12157420

Multiples - Year 6 This Year 6 maths teaching resource includes a PowerPoint and differentiated worksheet for independent learning, to guide your class through identifying multiples of numbers. It will help the children understand how to solve problems involving multiples in context, along with deepening their understanding of the four operations, as they will need to use a range of skills including multiplication and division. They will learn to represent multiples in a variety of ways, including pictorial representations. The worksheet contains varied fluency, reasoning and problem solving to reinforce and consolidate the children’s learning. The resource supports the White Rose Small Steps guidance, and is designed to support a mastery approach to teaching maths. Content includes: Lesson 1: Common multiples with 1 accompanying worksheet and answers ‘Multiples - Year 6’ is completely editable giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource to suit their individual teaching needs. ‘Multiples - Year 6’ is included in our complete teaching unit ‘Factors, Multiples, Primes, Squares and Cubes - Year 6’. Click on the link below to take a closer look. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/factors-multiples-primes-squares-and-cubes-year-6-12158664

The World’s Worst Children by David Walliams (87 slide PowerPoint presentation with 12 worksheets) These Year 5/6 teaching resources for ‘The World’s Worst Children’ by David Walliams explore five stories from this well known collection of short stories. The stories covered are Dribbling Drew, Sofia Sofa, Peter Picker, Windy Mindy and Grubby Gertrude. The activities explore plot, character and language and are perfect for KS2 learners. A number of the lessons are presented in an active way with tasks that require children to leave their seats and carry out physical activities using the space around them. There are also a few cross curricular tasks which incorporate Science, Geography and Design Technology. To find out more click on the preview images.

Five Times Table Snap In ‘Five Times Table Snap’ pupils practise recalling the five times table. It is ideal to use in a lesson covering the year 2 curriculum objective in the maths programme of study ( Number - multiplication and division). Content includes: Timed matching activity with worksheets Game cards to print and cut out to play ‘Five Times Table Snap’ 'Five Times Table Snap’ is editable allowing teachers to adapt the resource to meet the needs of each class they teach.

Four Times Table Snap In ‘Four Times Table Snap’ pupils practise recalling the four times table. It is ideal to use in a lesson covering the year 3 curriculum objective in the maths programme of study ( Number - multiplication and division). Content includes: Timed matching activity with worksheets Game cards to print and cut out to play 'Four Times Table Snap' ‘Four Times Table Snap’ is editable allowing teachers to adapt the resource to meet the needs of each class they teach.

Three Times Table Snap In ‘Three Times Table Snap’ pupils practise recalling the three times table. It is ideal to use in a lesson covering the year 3 curriculum objective in the maths programme of study ( Number - multiplication and division). Content includes: Timed matching activity with worksheets Game cards to print and cut out to play 'Three Times Table Snap' ‘Three Times Table Snap’ is editable allowing teachers to adapt the resource to meet the needs of each class they teach.

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a complete 14 lesson scheme of work with a 149 slide PowerPoint presentation and a 32 page booklet of worksheets. It includes: Analysis of the characters of Bruno, Father, Gretel and Lieutenant Kotler Extension activities Starter and plenary activities Historical context understanding research activity Developing inference and deduction skills through The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Empathetic writing - a letter to Grandmother and Bruno’s diary Hotseating to develop character knowledge and understanding Analysing John Boyne’s use of language and contrast in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Speaking and Listening tasks - Bruno and Shmuel’s conversations Writing a book review for The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas