Reading Non-fiction: Biography Beneath the Surface: My Story by Michael Phelps & Brian Cazenuve A lesson aimed at helping students understand the conventions of non-fiction and biographical writing. Dive into Inspiration with Michael Phelps’ Journey Are you looking to inspire your students, ignite a passion for perseverance, and instill the values of dedication and hard work? Discover the magic of Olympic dreams with our meticulously crafted lesson plan, centered around the awe-inspiring journey of Michael Phelps - the most decorated Olympian of all time. Includes: PowerPoint: 14 slides that build on the conventions of autobiography, celebrating the dedication of a successful Olympian. PDF: A workbook connected to PP. Can be printed and used independently for revision, one-to-one tuition, or for cover work.

One of a collection of no-nonsense lessons and materials aimed at helping Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils engage with non-fiction. With a focus on tier 2 vocabulary, each original article also includes several persuasive techniques pupils can identify. Can be used in class or during one-to-one tutoring sessions. Aimed at improving general non-fiction skills and understanding of tier 2 vocabulary. Includes: An online article for teenagers (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 7.8. Reading age: 12-14) Engaging topic: Should we spend money to send people to Mars? Power Point presentation (Suggested photocopying: slides 2+4) Includes 10 tier 2 words (prompted with activity) Requires analysis of persuasive language techniques 10 comprehension questions with answers Activity leading towards an extended analysis Can be amended for one lesson or more

All you need to help pupils read and analyse the first chapter of Lewis Carroll’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’. Can be adjusted for one lesson, or used over a shorter scheme of learning. PowerPoint includes: Overview of novel Tricky language activity 10 comprehension questions Language techniques activity Mapping Wonderland activity Creative writing and non-fiction writing activities List of more possible activities PDF includes: Copy of Chapter one Tricky vocabulary activity 10 Comprehension questions and answers Language techniques activity Mapping Wonderland activity Wonderland Word Search

Reading Non-fiction. Lesson includes an extract from a biography on Elon Musk: Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future by Ashlee Vance. PowerPoint includes: (11 slides) Extract, activity on tricky vocabulary, activities on character and setting in biography. Ends with a writing activity aimed at improving non-fiction writing skills.

AQA English Literature, paper 2, section B: Power & Conflict poetry. A lesson focussed on comparing Kamikaze by Beatrice Garland, and My Last Duchess by Robert Browning. Includes activities based on overall themes, language, and structure. Uses the question: Compare how poets present conflict between people in ‘Kamikaze’ and in one other poem from ‘Power and conflict’. Also includes an example response. PDF version can be used to support the lesson, or used as an independent resource for independent revision or one-to-one tuition.