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New Teacher (NQT) Literacy Display Bundle
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New Teacher (NQT) Literacy Display Bundle

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Connectives display posters, which I find incredibly useful for all year groups, especially during DIRT activities (I get the pupils to 'upgrade' their connectives). Common spelling error display also included in this pack. The third resource is a literacy map which I laminate and leave on the student's desks and I refer to this when we discuss writing up paragraphs etc.
What was the spark that led to the First World War?
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What was the spark that led to the First World War?

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A lesson on the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand. Students rearrange cards to correctly sequence events leading to war which they use to create a narrative account story board. They then identify long and short term causes and choose one of each and explain how it led to war. Literacy support and differentiated materials provided. As always there are clear step by step instructions.
Medieval Realms: 'Why was the Magna Carta created?'
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Medieval Realms: 'Why was the Magna Carta created?'

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A lesson on the Magna Carta. Students analyse King John’s story to investigate the reasons why the barons were unhappy. They score the different factors and insert evidence to support their scores. After group discussions the students create their own Magna Carta choosing/ creating 5 rules that they think should be included. They use evidence of John’s actions to support the inclusion of the rules.
Medieval Realms: 'Who was to blame for the death of Thomas Becket?'
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Medieval Realms: 'Who was to blame for the death of Thomas Becket?'

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An investigation lessons. Students study a range of clues which help to explain the death of Thomas Becket. Having worked their way through the evidence they must decide who was a fault for the death. There are plenty of decision making activities before developing examination skills during the written activity. Clear step by step instructions included.
The Tudors: L2 'How different were the Protestant and Catholic churches in Tudor England?'
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The Tudors: L2 'How different were the Protestant and Catholic churches in Tudor England?'

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I use this lesson as introduction to the key differences between the two churches when starting the reformation during Tudor England. It is an easy to follow lesson which starts with a simple spot the difference between the two churches. There is a worksheet included which the students extract information from to complete a table and respond to a written task to collect and record the data needed for the main activity, which is a tripadvisor review whereby the students need to write a review for a catholic church (as if they are a devout protestant). Literacy support and differentiated materials included as well as clear step by step instructions.
Medieval Realms: Lesson 9 'Why was the black Death so devastating?'
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Medieval Realms: Lesson 9 'Why was the black Death so devastating?'

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A lesson on the Black Death. Students complete a sequencing activity, categorising/ card sort/ diamond 9 (plenty of paired work and discussion) and then responding to an examination style question (support provided) that encourages students to develop counterarguments and use key terms/ focus of paragraph structure.
Medieval Britain:  Lesson 1 'What was Britain really like in the 12th Century?'
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Medieval Britain: Lesson 1 'What was Britain really like in the 12th Century?'

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An introduction to Medieval Realms Unit of Work. Students learn about Britain at the start of the 12th century. This lesson includes a range of student led activities,source analysis/ extraction tasks, categorising the sources of information, writing up a report on what Britain was really like in this era (writing frame included for less able). Clear step by step instructions and differentiated materials included.
First World War Trench Survival Activity Pack
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First World War Trench Survival Activity Pack

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A booklet containing a range of activities about life in the trenches during World War One. The activities look at the kit a soldier had to carry, the problems faced on the Western Front (source analysis and creative thinking task), daily routine activity and a No Man's Land task. The final activity requires the students to use their knowledge to create a trench survival guide for new recruits. This can be used for a sequence of lessons or as an independent project/ homework task. I teach this over 3 lessons (2 weeks). The lessons run themselves.
Lesson 1 Crime and Punishment Edexcel 9-1 GCSE
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Lesson 1 Crime and Punishment Edexcel 9-1 GCSE

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The second lesson for the new edexcel 9-1 Crime and Punishment spec. Easy to follow lesson, which is fully resourced with 8 worksheets/ assessment and activities. The lesson looks at crime, the eight factors and an example question with the skills and knowledge needed to complete the question. A whole course overview, question types and self assessment for the introduction is included, Terms of Use: Purchase of this item entitles the purchaser the right to reproduce the pages for personal and classroom use only. Duplication for other classes, an entire school or for commercial use is strictly prohibited without written permission from the author. Minor editing is allowed but only for personal use. The document remains under copyright even when edited. Pasting this item in whole or part on the Internet in any form is strictly prohibited and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Copyright 2017.
The Tudors:  Lesson 3  'Why did the Reformation happen in England?'
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The Tudors: Lesson 3 'Why did the Reformation happen in England?'

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A lesson on henry VIII and the Reformation. Students assess three key factors that led to the reformation in England. There are a range of activities and worksheets, for example a fact file activity, a card sort and decision-making task and an extended response activity whereby students need to write a letter to the Pope (differentiated version included for LA students). As always there are clear step by step instructions.
Medieval & Tudor Bundle (20 fully resourced lessons)
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Medieval & Tudor Bundle (20 fully resourced lessons)

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20 lessons from Medieval - Tudor/ Stuart. I teach the unit chronologically. All of the lessons are fully resourced with PowerPoints, card sorts, worksheets, activities, differentiated materials, literacy support). The lessons are aimed to develop independent learners and incorporate exam skills and develop literacy skills. All are very easy to follow.