This is an introductory lesson aimed at introduces students to some of the techniques used in writing to make a text more persuasive/argumentative. There will be opportunities in the lessons for students to construct their own persuasive paragraphs as well as critiquing example paragraphs/sentences in terms of effectiveness. This would be a useful lesson to introduce students to this idea before looking at more complex aspects of this writing style. Lesson outcomes: 1. Identify similarities and differences between persuading and arguing 2. To examine the technique of using exaggeration in writing to argue and persuade. 3. To examine the technique of the rule of three when writing to argue or persuade.

This lesson introduces students or can act as a refresher for students on how to write imaginatively. Students will recap the terms: Alliteration, Simile, Metaphor and Adjectives and will use these terms to analyse examples of imaginative writing, guiding them into choosing an imaginative writing task in order to produce their own piece. The lesson objectives are: 1. To recap writing to imagine, explore and entertain 2. To consider how to approach imaginative tasks 3. To practise responding to imaginative tasks

This lesson is based upon Brazil and has been written in a style which allows the students to explore the country. They will be using their reading, research and ICT skills by finding out facts on the internet and recording them. They will be asked questions which use their literacy/English skills, as well as comparing Brazil to their own Country- building up their awareness of diversity. Students will be looking at the symmetry of the Brazilian flag to enhance their mathematics/numeracy skills. You may wish to use the accompanying handout for lower ability learners, but higher ability learners could be asked to record the information in a format of their own choice, in greater detail. The lesson also covers locating Brazil on a map.

This is a worksheet created for SM, SN, SP spellings, The activity features a gap fill activity where students read the sentence and put the correct spelling in, This will support students in understanding the meaning of the word and not just being able to correctly spell the word. There is also an activity where students play teacher to correct the incorrect spellings. Extension activity: students use the spellings in their own sentences.

This lesson is aimed at classes who are analysing texts, inferring and deciphering meanings from texts. There are whole class activities and independent activities based around non-fiction and fiction texts. The lesson has been created to get students thinking about what writers mean, taking their reading further than comprehension level.

Bingo game to encourage students to communicate and get to know each other. Basic template with statements which can be adjusted to fit the group. Students could write some sentences about the students they met as a follow up activity.

This is an FS English Level 1 Guide to inform students about the exams and what they will consist of.

This worksheet contains a short extract adapted from the CBBC News website which will inform students about why primates are facing extinction. Questions then follow which focus on some of the terms used in the text, maths is embedded through the use of data in the text and a question based on this, students will also be asked to explain some of the reasons for extinction from the text. The worksheet is set out in a easy to follow format and could be ideal for a cover lesson or to start a lesson.

Students are instructed to write a short statement about their holiday and to decorate with pictures to reflect what they did.

An array of Functional Skills English worksheets

These worksheets provide students with detailed guidance about how to write effective speculative and cover letters in order to secure future employment. There are activities incorporated into these worksheets designed to get students to consider their skills and attributes, supporting them in producing unique employment letters to impress prospective organisations.

This reading comprehension surrounds information about the geography of Japan and some interesting facts about the lifestyle. Students will answer 6 open/closed questions based on the text. Maths has been embedded into the text with a question centred on this, as well as opportunities for students to be independent thinkers.

This reading comprehension summarises the key points of the current famine which has been declared in South Sudan. This reading comprehension has been designed to keep young people up to date with current news topics and global issues. The questions are focused around the content of the text, language choices used and inference. There is also an extension for more able learners of which you will need access to the internet for.

This reading comprehension worksheet covers Donald Trumps Travel, who it means for the USA and discusses who will be effected. Students will answer both open and closed questions on the article, including a question about their opinion on the Travel Ban. This could lead into a class discussion on either Syria/Refugees, conflict of interests etc.

This is a worksheet created for IAL word endings, The activity features a gap fill activity where students read the sentence and put the correct spelling in, enhancing their comprehension and stretching their vocabulary. This will support students in understanding the meaning of the word and not just being able to correctly spell the word. There is also a word unscrambling activity where students have to work out the correct spelling. Extension activity: students use the spellings in their own sentences.