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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.
The End Of The Party - Graham Greene
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The End Of The Party - Graham Greene

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Deserves a look. Students love the story. Lesson introducing the classic short story about fear of the dark. Story attached. Keep the light on. If you don't know this story -it comes highly recommended. Adapt as speaking and listening. Create monolgue.
Showing Pip/Estella your world
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Showing Pip/Estella your world

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I'm putting this out there again (Romeo/Juliet) because it really engages the student. It also allows you to assess empathy with characters. Students imagine guiding the character around their own world and explain their choices. Leads into essay answering and consolidates understanding of the issues between the characters.
WEIRD TREES AND SIMILES
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WEIRD TREES AND SIMILES

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Lesson asks students to describe strange trees using similes, adjectives and metaphors. you'll need to adapt to the age group. Totally different but obvious, when you think about it !
USE YOUR PHONE !
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USE YOUR PHONE !

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slides give some ideas on how teachers can use students' mobile phones to their advantage. Make sure they have credit on their phones and you have permission from your head !
ALIENS ? ARE THERE ANY?
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ALIENS ? ARE THERE ANY?

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lesson asks these questions and touches on how aliens might treat us given how we treat creatures lower down the ladder on earth.
REAL AWESOME LITERACY MISTAKES
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REAL AWESOME LITERACY MISTAKES

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Students view slides and decide how poor literacy impacts on the public. They correct the errors and decide if being literate and accurate has an impact on how they are perceived by others. ALL ERRORS ON THE SLIDES ARE DELIBERATE ! See also PART TWO.
Too Much Television ?
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Too Much Television ?

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Writing/Speaking/Listening on this topic. Students discuss and comment on a variety of tasks and learn about the history of TV.
FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD ?
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FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD ?

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Students identify where their favourite food comes from and discuss why they like it. Adapt slides for cultural specific food if necessary. Worksheet for lesson included. Feedback, please.
World cup impact Brazil
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World cup impact Brazil

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This lesson asks students to examine the impact on a hard-to reach city when the World Cup arrives. Debate involved and worksheets attached.
GEOGRAPHY RECORD BREAKERS !
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GEOGRAPHY RECORD BREAKERS !

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H/W or Research tasks for students. 24ish questions on the DEEPEST, HIGHEST, LONGEST etc. Useful for starters/research in the library or at home.... tutor time activities etc
How was your Christmas?
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How was your Christmas?

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Students reflect on holiday from different perspectives. Students get together an action plan for the new term. Adaptable to every level.
MOVING FROM YEAR 7 TO YEAR 8.
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MOVING FROM YEAR 7 TO YEAR 8.

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Lesson for those students concerned about the move from one year to the next. Adaptable to your school and worthwhile doing with those who you feel need a little reassurance.