This lesson was inspired by the recent media coverage of Trump's comments to his employees regarding needing to "Dress like a woman'. This has lead to much debate on the news, internet, social media and so is a perfect opportunity to discuss why context matters when constructing an argument for or against an individuals comments, meaning of female and gender stereotyping. This lesson enables students to voice their opinion in a safe environment, use debate skills to argue their viewpoint, research the meaning and context on the internet, discuss media influences on how events have been portrayed. Students activities and extension activities have been included to provide an engaging session. English skills, Equality & Diversity, British Values and Study Skills embedded throughout. Applicable to a wide range of subjects.

This whole lesson is based on Queen Elizabeth II Sapphire Jubilee and provides students an opportunity to learn more about what a jubilee is, why this jubilee is so special, as well as entrepreneurial skills in planning an event, using their art and english skills to design a crown which depicts the Queen's life and other fun activities. Students will also be using the internet to help them to find facts and build upon their research and ICT skills. This will build on their knowledge of the monarchy, Queen and the Royal Family as well as appreciating key British Values.

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 designed to enable students to explore some of the arguments surrounding countries banning religious symbols. Originally it was delivered as a part of a tutorial but will also be applicable to a range of lessons e.g. PSHE, critical thinking and religious studies. The slides are not extensive and the idea behind this lesson was to encourage discussion and students using the internet to explore activities in more detail in order to nurture independent learning.

This tutorial is based upon CEOP's guidance in order to make young people aware of the dangers of the internet, grooming and sexting. This lesson covers the following objectives: 1. Explain the dangers of Internet safety 2. Identify the laws that help control internet content 3. Use the materials in this presentation to produce a tutorial session on Internet safety. Students will participate in discussion and research-based activities.

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 activity features problem solving questions/ number stories which are featured around a fictitious royal party: Questions cover the following: Time Elapsed Time Fractions Money Measuring (Area) Multiplication The theme is based on the Queens Sapphire Jubilee and her upcoming 90th Birthday.

This is an introductory lesson designed to show learners the key features of play scripts. The lesson covers the key features students need to know and finishes with a task designed to get students to write part of their own script. A practical performing lesson could follow on from this lesson where students act out parts in each others plays or lead into students writing a full play script. The lesson objectives are: 1. To explore the conventions and features of a play script. 2. To examine a play script 3. To practise writing a play script

Students will be introduced to re-telling/writing traditional stories with a modern twist. The Learning Outcomes are: 1. To explore traditional stories 2. To discuss ways in which traditional stories have been re-told 3. To respond to an example of a re-told story There are student activities throughout this 21 slide Powerpoint document which are devised to introduce students to the notion of re-inventing exisiting stories.

This was originally delivered over 2, 3 hour lessons to Access to HE students. There are activities including; types of abuse, accessible complaints procedures, serious case reviews and an activity where students have to design a new Health and Social Care Service compliant with safeguarding policy. Please note that this lesson is aimed at adult learners who have some prior knowledge of safeguarding. Furthermore, learners are expected to work as independent learners in the same way that they will at university. You will require computers for your students in order for them to do some independent research.

This powerpoint contains two lessons: The first is about raising students awareness of identifying organisational devices and why they are used. The activities within the lesson will be centred around the following objectives: 1. To consider why texts have organisational features 2. To examine a text and comment upon organisational features 3. To collate information about organisational features Lesson two will be providing students with the opportunity to construct detailed PEE paragraphs regarding the effects that language can have upon on reader e.g. adjectives/noun phrases etc. The lesson objectives for the second lesson will be as followed: 1.To consider the impressions created by specific words 2.To explain effects on the reader 3.To evaluate the effect of words in a text

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 PowerPoint is full of student activities and was originally created for Access to Higher Education Learners to be delivered over two days. This unit of work covers introduction to mental health and mental ill-health, defining mental health, diagnostic manuals and reliability of these, types of mental illness, data exploration activities and scenarios based on the current mental health crisis. I was observed twice throughout this unit and received a grade 1. There are lots of links which can be pulled out for lesson planning in terms of English, Maths, Employability and Equality and Diversity.

A PowerPoint and Poster Activity Handout which features a quiz, a poster activity on healthy eating and a celebrity client advice plenary. LO's: You will be able to describe key elements of the most important nutrients You will be able to describe the positives of having a balanced diet Some of you will be able to identify client’s needs and how to make a diet healthier This was originally created for a LA Year 9 group but can be adjusted to suit other abilities and delivered over an hour. You will need poster materials e.g. pens/paper and internet access to deliver this lesson.

A teacher-led presentation on Alternative Health and Complementary Lesson which could be delivered prior to students embarking on independent activities (these would have to be created). Originally aimed at Access to HE but could be tailored to suit a range of courses. Students should be able to describe and evaluate various aspects of Alternative Health Care by the end of the session.

A Full lesson with student activities surrounding psychology and how its theories can be used to explain/support Chronic Disease. The lesson covers Pain Management/Gate Control Theory, Coping Strategies, Pain Perception, Wound Healing, Behaviour Change Models and Biofeedback. It was originally written for Access to HE Health and Social Sciences (Level 3) students but can be tailored to fit other courses.

Presentation crammed with icebreakers, team building activities, and activities to introduce students to concepts such as E&;D, employability, policies etc. Some activities designed to enable students to find their way around buildings etc. Therefore, you will need to design a simple clue sheet about your organisation. Can be adapted to meet your organisations needs. This was taught over a full day but can be divided up across tutorial/form tutor time etc.