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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.
Romeo & Juliet News Headlines
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Romeo & Juliet News Headlines

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Students complete front page of newspaper published on the day after the death of Romeo and Juliet. Essentially an AFL but also useful as revision aid. More to come.Print on A3 for best results.
Pied Piper 3 Invasion of Rats !
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Pied Piper 3 Invasion of Rats !

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Lesson 3 in the series of this SOW. Students imagine the details of a rat invasion. They have yet to read the whole poem, so this is an anticipatory lesson. Worksheet included and remember this is for LOWER LEVEL.
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.
FIREWORK-MAKER'S DAUGHTER - EMPATHY EXERCISE
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FIREWORK-MAKER'S DAUGHTER - EMPATHY EXERCISE

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Lesson focusses on the novel by Pullman but this lesson can easily be adapted to other novels/poems/texts. Students move from reading to internalising to diary entry writing in a well-structured progress. For lower levels but can be adapted upwards.
TOYS TOYS TOYS
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TOYS TOYS TOYS

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Lesson examines the purpose of toys and offers a number of different tasks designed to get students to reflect on why we have toys. Adaptable and certainly relevant for the coming festival on Dec. 25 (UK). worksheet could be added.
Is it good to grow old?
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Is it good to grow old?

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lesson asks students to examine the good/bad points about becoming old.. could be deep questioning or lighter.depends on adaptation. Some feedback please!
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.
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.
MY MOBILE phone is it FRIEND OR FOE ?
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MY MOBILE phone is it FRIEND OR FOE ?

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Please give feedback !.Lesson focusses on the risks of using mobiles. Invites students to make informed decisions and reflect on how the device could have potential consequences later in life.
Castle Development
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Castle Development

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Takes students through key castle types -asks them to decide which is better and why ? Use with labelling activity. Great for lower ability but adapt for higher.
CHINESE NEW YEAR: PREDICT
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CHINESE NEW YEAR: PREDICT

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Students think of a friend and predict which Year he/she was born in. Chinese birth years incorporated in slide. Ready to deliver. Happy New Year.
COMPLAINING..MOAN MOAN MOAN
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COMPLAINING..MOAN MOAN MOAN

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Lesson designed around holiday from hell. students view slides and write apposite similes, introduce these into a letter of complaint. Fairly self-explanatory but might need a slide on FORMAL/INFORMAL writing.