Two lessons covering ' I am a parrot' by Grace Nichols. Worksheet included and lesson two guides students to create their own poem. Adaptable.

Lesson explores the Joint Enterprise Laws in the UK and asks what is fair and unfair in the world of young people and their decision making. Includes very sobering message from the Police and prisoners. Adaptable, but go through lesson before showing to students. If you use, give your views :)

Go places without going places. A whole bunch of interesting train rides and walks etc you can make from the safety of your home. Students can write a diary of their travels.

A remote learning lesson taking students through the meaning of connotations and tasking them with a creative activity. Available in ppt and pdf

Lesson covers the celebration of Elizabethan festivals and deals with the idea of misrule and confusion. Ideal as a context lesson.

Lesson uses resources from RSC learning zone to explore the opening scene. links to clips included and already to go.

A quick ready to go lesson based on a short story (attached). Discussion questions and a list of comprehension questions are included. Suitable for KS 3 but adaptable upwards.

Students now write their own ’ alien encounter 'story.

Lesson introduces ORATOR as a mnemonic to aid a swift draft of a persuasive speech. Can be adapted for writing as well. Worksheet task included. Students assess each other for significant progress.

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…

Students use ’ WANTED’ ads in their local shop to create stories. Includes homework task. Feedback please…

Introduction to Mercutio's Queen Mab speech. Speech attached. Context explained: Elizabethan thinking on dreams. William Shakespeare&'s Romeo and Juliet.

From Greek ideas about Love -the lesson shows different loves and examples. Contains videos and songs for students to match. Ready to go.