A full lesson to encourage pupils to investigate how staging effects the audiences perception of events. Contains a starter to be completed after reading Act 1, Scene 1. Pupils then complete a Jigsaw activity in groups or individually to investigate 4 areas of staging. Followed by independent directed writing. Uses 1-9 criteria.
Lesson viewed by SLT and deemed 'Outstanding'.
A lesson (via presentation) and scaffolded worksheet ( to support lower ability) which sets up a writing task where pupils introduce themselves and discuss their likes and dislike, hobbies and aspirations.
I have used this as both a back up cover lesson and also an introductory lesson to my new classes.
A full lesson and marking criteria (suitable for students) with 1-9 scale. Lesson aimed at 3-7 range, but could very easily be adapted.
The lesson introduces the features of a newspaper article and contains paired and group activities encouraging pupils to investigate structural and linguistic features of articles. There is then a creative writing activity and the grade boundaries for peer (or self) assessment.
Designed to cover A05 :Communicate clearly, effectively and imaginatively, selecting and adapting tone, style and register for different forms, purposes and audiences. Organise information and ideas, using structural and grammatical features to support coherence and cohesion of texts.
A bundle of 7 literacy activities. All have a PPT which contains a literacy game or links to an interactive activity. I use this as a weekly literacy activity for my form. However, this could be used for KS2/3 as general literacy starters.
All activities focus on spelling and vocabulary. other bundles focus on reading skills, punctuation and writing techniques.
A collection of worksheets, lesson starters and activities designed to improve pupils' spelling.
Activities include; cloze passages, correction activities, speaking and listening tasks and homework labels.
Engaging as short tasks which provide pace and targeted support to pupils.
KS3/KS4 Media Lesson. Moving Image analysis. Comparing two adverts for the Skoda Fabia. Pupils are encouraged to develop an awareness of target audience and connotation using group tasks, with jigsaw activities.
A fast-paced lesson focused on group work, designed to get pupils working independently to analyse two separate adverts for connotation and denotation. The lesson encourages the development of P.E.E paragraphs, comparison skills and increased media terminology.
Exciting and punchy!
Analysing Movie Trailers.
A three lesson unit with a speaking and listening and written assessment.
Exciting and fast-paced lesson, with pupil led activities aiming to engage pupils in the world of Media Studies.
A huge collection of resources to help pupils learn spelling patterns and commonly misspelt words.
Fast paced activities and well organised resources. The pack contains well over 2 terms of literacy form-time activities.
Literacy Activities. A huge collection of activities or starters. Contains modules on: Speaking and listening, reading skills, spelling and writing skills.
A fun and fast paced quiz designed to question pupils knowledge after studying the Prologue and Act 1. There is also a quiz sheet designed to accompany the Baz Luhrman film version.
A detailed presentation about context, 1930s America, racism, Great Depression, Dustbowl, Migrant workers, the American Dream. A speaking and listening activity is also included.
A series of 8 lessons. 5 Lessons focusing on improving pupils descriptive writing.
Lesson 1 focuses on increasing pupils use of adjectives.
Lesson 2-3 focus on increasing pupils use of sensory imagery.
Lesson 4 focuses on figurative language.
Lesson 5 focuses on using effective punctuation and sentence structures.
3 lessons focusing on the format of Non-Fiction texts.
1 / 2- Letters and reviews
3 -Adverts.
All lessons vary tasks and activities to create fun, engaging and well-paced lessons.
All lessons use the 1-9 criteria and focus on A05 and A06.