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Just an English teacher trying to share resources, make a few pennies, and keep her cat in the manner to which he has become accustomed.

Just an English teacher trying to share resources, make a few pennies, and keep her cat in the manner to which he has become accustomed.
Holes - Ch2 - Extract and Questions
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Holes - Ch2 - Extract and Questions

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This lesson can be a stand-alone lesson on the theme of justice (and injustice) in literature or it can be part of a series in which students read and study the novel ‘Holes’ by Louis Sachar. Students add key words to their ‘geirfa’ (glossary) and answer inference and opinion questions on the extract.
The Lorax - Climate Change
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The Lorax - Climate Change

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A double lesson plan and accompanying PPT that encourages KS3 students to engage with themes of climate change and environmentalism through literature. Students read or listen to The Lorax before creating their own ‘whimsical’ tale with a strong eco-friendly message.
Comic Relief - Extract and Questions
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Comic Relief - Extract and Questions

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This extract on ‘Comic Relief’ includes a series of comprehension, vocabulary, inference and opinion questions. Students are also encouraged to complete a creative writing task after completing their reading task.
'The Skin I'm In' - Diversity and Inclusion
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'The Skin I'm In' - Diversity and Inclusion

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A series of activities centered around an extract from ‘The Skin I’m In’ by Sharon G Flake. This includes content for 2-3 lessons, including reading comprehension (and an answer key) and a letter writing task allowing students to demonstrate empathy and understanding.
Charity - Literacy and Oracy Resources
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Charity - Literacy and Oracy Resources

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A set of 3/4 (depending on ability) lessons on the theme of ‘charity’. In their first lessons students can read an extract from ‘A Christmas Carol’ and answer questions. In their second lesson students engage in a debate using printed prompts and in their third (and potentially fourth) lesson students can complete a multimedia project on a charity of their choice. This resource includes a set of PPT slides for the first lesson, lesson plans for the second, third (and fourth) lessons, extracts and questions, and prompts for printing.
Diversity and Inclusion - Lesson Series
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Diversity and Inclusion - Lesson Series

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A series of lessons based on the themse of diversity and inclusion through analysis of ‘The Skin I’m In’ by Sharon Flake and creative discussion and writing. Includes PPT slides, lesson plans, structure slips on letter writing, an extract from the novel and a series of questions on the extract.