31 slides with links to spark interest in an eclectic mix of stuff.

15 activity links for remote boredom sufferers

Lesson 3 of a series about the novel: The Giver. More to come.

Lesson 3 in a series. Does what it says on the tin. Should take 30 minutes to complete.

Lesson two in a series. Suitable for remote learning. Chunked activities and not too long (30/40 minutes)

" A Vendetta " by Maupassant. Read it via video. Questions on slides. VERY ENTERTAINING

OMAM. This is a context lesson and also contains the pdf text of the novel.

Lesson one AND TWO of a series about THE GIVER ( novel) This lesson includes CHUNKED activities plus e-copy of novel

Ideas for format and resources as we move from physical presence to cyber -presence. If you find this useful share with everyone.

Template to help students keeps a daily tab on their lives throughout this defining moment in our modern history. Lesson to accompany this journal. Students simply add as they progress and can copy and paste items they think will be of interest in the future.

Learning template for proposed remote learning. Format is simple and requires minimum adaptation by teacher. Have included introduction slides by way of explanation. Only good for internet connected places.

Straightforward practice for explaining the effect of similes and metaphors. Illustrated.

10 possible stories for the reluctant writer to create from slides. Instructions on slides and all you need is a die or to be able to randomise numbers between 1 and 6 This works a treat and contributes significantly to independent working…

Suitable for year 7 or year 8 (poss year 9) An assessment/comprehension exercise based on two extracts from Anne diary. Questions and Texts on separate handouts and models answers are on a Powerpoint presentation. All ready to deliver.

An entire unit on Shakespeare for year 7 /year 8 students. could be adapted upwards and there’s plenty of stuff in here for all ages and levels.

Pastoral slides for a year 7 but can be adapted . A quick reminder that it’s really simple to make resolutions. They should already form part of who we are and what we do. Good for assembly/tutor time.

21 words of the day for January. Students start your lessons copying the word, sentence and discussing the meaning. They then write a sentence of their own. Soon builds into a useful reference for further creative writing.

Straightforward intro to New Year with 3 resolutions to use punctuation correctly. Worksheet, answers and resolution documents included.

Quick and easy way to create a narrative using six pictures and a coin. Suits all levels and can be used for speaking and listening.

A simple way to generate ideas for story writing using six pictures and a coin. Suitable for any level, low or very high.