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10 Things I Hate About You Lesson Pack

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Description A collection of slides supporting at least 4 lessons aiding students in being introduced to assessing and considering films. Lessons are as ordered: Consideration of basic facts considering the film e.g. who is the director Synopsis of what the film is about Examination of the main themes of the film Character analysis of Kat Stratford, Patrick Verona, and Bianca Stratford Examination of the relationships of the film - accompanied by a YouTube video Prompt for a reviewing the film Instigation of a project/presentation for students to examine a key scene in the film Explanation These lessons are designed to follow on from a viewing of the film ‘10 Things I Hate About You’. The slides are made to provide visual prompts supporting at least 4 lessons. These lessons have a variety of activities including classroom discussions, think-pair-share activities, research prompts, and written activities. The final slide is a prompt for a presentation project for students based on a key scene from the film, the assignment is attached as a seperate word doc. Differentiation Questions vary in difficulty so that students are not deterred, and they are eased into the work thus finding it more accessible. Slides are made using Comic Book Sans. Slides are designed with a variety of imagery and vocab, as well as with pale yellow background. Activities vary in what they are asking students to do.
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10 Things I Hate About You Worksheet

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Description A simple question-answer worksheet designed to accompany watching of the film ‘10 Things I Hate About You’. This worksheet insists that students consider the basic principles of the film and of film making. Moreover, it encourages them to analysis and interpret the characters and themes presented through the film. This activity is designed for film lessons in the English classroom. It is suitable for a range of age levels and abilities. Advised to be used for 11 years - 17 years. Explanation: The worksheet is designed to be printed out. Throughout viewings of the film ‘10 Things I Hate About You’ students will be instructed to answer the questions on the worksheet. This is advised to be conducted during breaks in between watching of the film. This sheet can then be saved and used as revision in the future so that students have an easily accessible summary of the key points of the film. The questions encourage students to consider the basic points of film such as theme, characters, and behind the scene elements. But also insist that they expand on their answers and give full sentences to explain each of these elements. Differentiation: Questions vary in difficulty. The questions get progressively more difficult so that students are not deterred, and they are eased into the work thus finding it more accessible. The worksheet is made using Comic Sans font. There is plenty of space dedicated for the students to write. Answers can be scaffolded by the teacher
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Weathering Types Resource

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A fill-in-the-blanks worksheet designed to accompany the teaching of types of weathering. This Geography worksheet accommodates for a variety of student abilities, and can easily allow for differentiation in the classroom. This activity is designed for weathering lessons in the Geography classroom. It is suitable for a range of age levels and abilities. Advised to be used for 11 years - 17 years. Explanation: The worksheet is a pdf and is designed to be printed out. After being introduced to the types of weather, students can fill out the questions on this worksheet. This sheet can then be saved and used as revision in the future so that students have an easily accessible summary of the key points of the three different types of weathering. Differentiation: Imagery is used to assist learning. The questions get progressively more difficult so that students are not deterred, and they are eased into the work thus finding it more accessible. The worksheet is made using Comic Sans font. There is plenty of space dedicated for the students to write. Answers can be scaffolded by the teacher.
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Setting Creation Worksheet

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A simple fill-in-the-blanks setting creation English worksheet which accommodates for a diverse range of student abilities. Designed for an English lesson on Creative Writing. Suitable for a range of age levels and abilities. Explanation: The first slide is the worksheet which students receive. There are question prompts which students answer on the page. These prompts ensure that there is some control for the teacher as to what the students are considering when they are creating their settings. The prompts also encourage students to think about elements of setting which they may have otherwise skimmed past. For example, the societal context and how this might impact characters. The final slide are some stock photos which, again, might inspire the students with new ideas if they feel they are stuck. Differentiation: The questions get progressively more difficult so that students are not deterred, and they are eased into the work thus finding it more accessible. There is a section dedicated to drawing so that students with dyslexia and ADHD can have a mind break and not be overwhelmed with the writing. The worksheet is made using Comic Sans font. There is plenty of space dedicated for the students to write. An example worksheet is filled out so that students’ answers are scaffolded with a demonstration. Inspiration images are supplied for students who are stuck.
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Poetry Analysis Worksheet

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A fill-in-the-blanks worksheet designed to accompany the introduction of new poems. This English worksheet accommodates for a variety of student abilities, and can easily allow for differentiation in the classroom. This activity is designed for poetry lessons in the English classroom. It is suitable for a range of age levels and abilities. Advised to be used for 11 years - 17 years. Explanation: The worksheet is designed to be printed out. After being introduced to a new poem and conducting a classroom discussion concerning this poem, students can fill out the questions on this worksheet. This sheet can then be saved and used as revision in the future so that students have an easily accessible summary of the key points of the poem. The questions encourage students to consider the basic points of poetry such as theme, tone, mood, poetic devices. But also insist that they expand on their answers and give full sentences to explain each of these elements. Differentiation: Questions vary in difficulty. The questions get progressively more difficult so that students are not deterred, and they are eased into the work thus finding it more accessible. The worksheet is made using Comic Sans font. There is plenty of space dedicated for the students to write. Answers can be scaffolded by the teacher.
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Grammar Sentence Correction Worksheet

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A worksheet designed to accompany the lessons covering a range of grammar rules. This English worksheet accommodates for a variety of student abilities, and can easily allow for differentiation in the classroom. This activity is designed for grammar lessons in the English classroom. It is suitable for a range of age levels and abilities. Advised to be used for 11 years - 14 years. Explanation: The worksheet is designed to be printed out. After being introduced to the rules of grammar this worksheet works as a good support of these concepts. Students are given the worksheets and have to rewrite the sentences given in the area supplied on the sheet. Grammar rules covered include capitalisation, punctuation, tenses, and homophones. Differentiation: Questions vary in difficulty. The questions get progressively more difficult so that students are not deterred, and they are eased into the work thus finding it more accessible. The worksheet is made using Comic Sans font. There is plenty of space dedicated for the students to write. Answers can be scaffolded by the teacher.
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Desert Island Introduction Activity

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A fun worksheet to give students as an ice breaker. This worksheet gives visual prompts to help ease students into the school year. Product Description The worksheet consists of simple icons which are possible items that the students could bring with them on a desert island. These images are followed by question prompts which encourage them to have in depth discussions and to think creatively. Suggested Use Split students into groups (ideally pairs so that they can have in depth discussions which helps them to understand their partner better). Give each group a worksheet and explain the title of this activity (desert island survival). Allow time for the students to get to know each other and to think creatively about this imaginary predicament. After group work the entire class can have a discussion together to share any bright ideas they might have come up with. Additional Educational Needs All text is written using Comic Book Sans. Imagery used is simple and distinct so it is easily legible. Student-friendly language is used. All imagery is captioned to reduce confusion.
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Learning Methods Questionnaire

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A short tick-the-box questionnaire to give to students on their first day. These questions should help you to get to know your students better, should improve the efficiency of your teaching as you can adapt it to suit this classroom, and ensures that your students feel heard in your classroom. Recommended Use Print the PDF off (a single page is two questionnaires so print off half the amount that you need then you can cut the sheets in half). Give each student a questionnaire for them to fill out individually. Ask students to hand these up to you at the end of class. You can now use these questionnaires to improve the efficiency of your teaching. ** Differentiation** All typing is done use Comic Book Sans font. Student-friendly language is used. There is little demanded of the students, writing wise. This is a short task so time management is easy to handle.
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Character Creation Worksheet

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A simple fill in the blanks character creating English worksheet which accommodates for a diverse range of student abilities. Designed for an English lesson on Creative Writing. Suitable for a range of age levels and abilities. Explanation: The first slide is the worksheet which students receive. There are question prompts which students answer on the page. These prompts ensure that there is some control for the teacher as to what the students are considering when they are creating their characters. The prompts also encourage students to think about elements of a character which they may have otherwise skimmed past. For example, the characters background and how this might impact their personality traits. The second slide is an already filled out example so that students’ answers are scaffolded and they might gain a better understanding as to what is being asked of them. The final slide are some stock photos which, again, might inspire the students with new ideas if they feel they are stuck. Differentiation: The questions get progressively more difficult so that students are not deterred, and they are eased into the work thus finding it more accessible. There is a section dedicated to drawing so that students with dyslexia and ADHD can have a mind break and not be overwhelmed with the writing. The worksheet is made using Comic Sans font. There is plenty of space dedicated for the students to write. An example worksheet is filled out so that students’ answers are scaffolded with a demonstration. Inspiration images are supplied for students who are stuck.
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Geography Types of Farming Worksheet

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A simple fill in the box worksheet with visual aides and prompting questions. This worksheet is originally designed to accompany geography lessons based around farming as a primary economic activity. Differentiation is accounted for with this worksheet as scaffolding can be provided by completing the first question as a class. Moreover, think-pair-share can be utilised along with this activity, allowing the students to work together and help each other.
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Water Cycle Labelling Worksheet

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Bright, colourful water cycle labelling worksheet. Students must not only be able to identify the names of the four processes in the water cycle but also be able to give a brief explanation of each process. This two-part labelling ensures that students are able to develop their answers to their full capability. This worksheet also allows for scaffolding as each step can be worked on and developed as a class, followed by individual work. Moreover, think-pair-share can be utilised as students will be able to converse with each other to improve their answers. All text used in this worksheet is Comic Sans. An answer sheet also accompanies this worksheet to allow for easy correction for both the students and the teacher.
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River Features Naming Worksheet

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Simple naming worksheet to go alongside geography lessons on features of a river. This worksheet is a good way to gain summative assessment of your lessons. Ways the worksheet can be used: It can work well as a scaffolding exercise by completing some of the questions as a class group. This allows for the students to gain an understanding of the activity before moving on the complete it individually. Think-Pair-Share can be utilised by allowing the students to individually complete their worksheets before asking their partner for assistance. Peer tutoring can be used by allowing the students to correct each other’s work. This allows the correcting process to become an active participation activity rather than a passive listening but not understanding exercise. Differentiation can be employed by asking the students who finish early to include information such as which stage of the river these features are at, and how they are formed. The worksheet is created using comic sans text and a slight blue background.
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Julius Caesar Debates PowerPoint

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A PowerPoint made to accompany two lessons on Shakespeare’s ‘Julius Caesar’. The lessons are built around interactive classes which allow students to form their own arguments in groups in preparations for debates. This PowerPoint has been used and put into practice in lessons, proving to be very effective in encouraging the students to really dissect what they have read in the play. Moreover, these debates get the students moving about the classroom and communicating with eachother. This allows for a fun atmosphere in the classroom which gets the students excited to deepen their learnings of the play as they work to form better arguments in a healthy, competitive activity. There are three debates presented in this PowerPoint. These debates are designed around key points in the play. Thus, they allow for deeper analysis over previous readings of the play and assist students in being capable of building, and forming, their own arguments and ideas based on their readings.