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I like resources which are visual and can be used on different levels. I've been teaching for a long time and relish the challenge of helping others learn.
SHOULD WE HAVE PETS?
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SHOULD WE HAVE PETS?

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Lesson uses this question to guide a class debate about domestic animals. Surveys, discussion points and an amusing clip included. Kids loved the lesson as it homes in on something very personal.
READING ? WHY BOTHER?
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READING ? WHY BOTHER?

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Sets up questions on how we communicate and the importance of being able to read and write effectively. Which came first....Reading or Writing ?
TO EAT OR NOT TO EAT....
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TO EAT OR NOT TO EAT....

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Lesson asking students to argue/persuade. Are school meals value for money/tasty ? Alternative meals from other countries as inspiration.
HIT OR MYTH...(unlearn what you thought was true)
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HIT OR MYTH...(unlearn what you thought was true)

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' A little Learning is a dangerous thing..' Students assess their colleagues' ability to answer some basic questions.....urban myths. Answers provided and plenty to do. Could stretch over many lessons. Why not involve research ?
HOW DO I EXPLAIN ?
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HOW DO I EXPLAIN ?

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Lesson give pairs of students 15 quotations about Life etc and ask them to explain their meaning. Encourages expression and paraphrase.
DESIGN A CLASS MASCOT
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DESIGN A CLASS MASCOT

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A whole form activity. Will need adapting for other countries as Anglo-Centric. Students were fully engaged and really took up the challenge. Designed as part of a tutoring week, so some slides will need editing. Feedback pls...
My house or your house ?..Dilemmas part 3
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My house or your house ?..Dilemmas part 3

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Feedback on this please :) Students decide on a real life dilemma between a woman and her husband. Lots of scope for drama and enough for two lesson. Read the second to last slide first ! Based on actual case in America. All ready to deliver and argue.
Dilemma Carousel Activity
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Dilemma Carousel Activity

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Seven dilemmas for discussion. Group activities. Sharpens speaking and reasoning. Adaptable. Use as a carousel activity so al groups have a chance to discuss dilemmas and feedback as a whole at the end.
My Teacher's school and mine.
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My Teacher's school and mine.

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Lesson allows students to compare their own experience with their teacher's. Creates empathy and bonding between the two. Worksheet attached, Adaptable to all levels and my students loved it. Homework included. Feedback pls. :)
Who do you trust ?: first lesson resources
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Who do you trust ?: first lesson resources

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A resource with a powerpoint lesson presentation on a Team building exercise based on an extant worksheet. Useful for first lessons/PSHE. You'll need to adapt dates etc. Links to loads of other stuff as well.
CELEBRATING OUR PARENTS AND CARERS
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CELEBRATING OUR PARENTS AND CARERS

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Lesson focusses students on what they can do to improve their relationships with those that look after them. Father's Day in the Uk this June 16th. Will need tweaking for those not living in UK and does touch on issues which may be sensitive.