**Of Mice and Men - Introduction & Context - 2024 ** Explore the Great Depression with ‘Of Mice & Men - Introduction & Context’ an essential resource designed for English teachers guiding low-ability and EAL pupils through Steinbeck’s classic. Highlights: Engaging Activities: Interactive tasks make learning history and literature fun. Key Vocabulary Support: Simplified explanations of era-specific terms. Comprehensive Content: Covers crucial historical context with student-friendly language. Cultural Relevance: Links literary themes to the economic realities of the 1930s. Perfect for scaffolding learning and providing a solid foundation for understanding ‘Of Mice and Men’. Worried if the language is pitched appropriately for your group? Check out this text sample: ‘The Dust Bowl was a time when a lot of land in parts of the United States turned very dry and dusty. The soil blew away in the wind, causing big dust storms. These dust storms made it hard to grow crops and live on the land. It happened mainly in the 1930s.’ Find this must-have teaching resource for a deep dive into literature and history on TES now! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Score with Grammar: A football-themed sentence fuctions lesson - 2024 Kick off engaging English classes with ‘Glitzy Grammar - Sentence Function Football’! A vibrant TES resource that combines the excitement of football with the essentials of grammar across 22 creatively curated slides. Perfectly suited to lower ability or disengaged pupils, it also encourages higher ability learners through a number of open ended tasks. Features: Diverse Activities: Enhance grammar with tasks like spotting mistakes and creative writing prompts. Interactive Learning: Football-themed tasks to engage students in identifying sentence functions. Comprehensive Coverage: Tackles statement identification, command creation, question formulation, and exclamation usage. Creative Expression: Encourages students to write with variety, using all sentence types effectively. Perfect for creating an interactive and competitive classroom atmosphere while reinforcing key grammar concepts! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Master the Art of Listening in Drama: A Comprehensive Teaching Unit - 2024 ‘Master the Art of Listening in Drama: A Comprehensive Teaching Unit’ is a valuable resource designed for primary and secondary school drama educators, aiming to cultivate active listening skills in their students. This unit, presented through an extensive series of slides, delves deep into the essence and techniques of effective listening within the context of drama. Key Highlights: Engaging Content: Over 27 slides filled with insightful lessons and practical activities. Interactive Exercises: Including “Tableau/Still Image,” “Traffic Lights,” and “Shape Shifter” to enhance listening skills. Skill Enhancement: Focuses on improving language comprehension, cultural awareness, pronunciation, intonation, and contextual understanding. Creative Application: Encourages creativity and critical thinking through role-playing and listening exercises. Adaptable for Various Learning Environments: Designed for easy integration into any drama curriculum. This unit is perfect for educators seeking to enhance their students’ listening abilities, a critical skill for both on-stage performance and everyday communication. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Energize Your Drama Class with 'The Essence of Energy in Drama: Engage, Express, Excite!' This innovative teaching unit, designed for primary and secondary school educators, dives deep into the vital role of energy in drama through an engaging series of activities and lessons. Key Features: Comprehensive Slide Deck: Over 30 meticulously crafted slides exploring energy’s impact in drama. Interactive Activities: From “Soundscape” to “Jumping Jelly Beans,” each activity is designed to boost students’ understanding and application of energy in performances. Skill Development: Enhances key drama skills like engagement, expression, and the creation of dynamic performances. Critical Thinking: Encourages students to reflect on how energy affects storytelling, character development, and audience connection. Adaptable Content: Easily integrated into your current curriculum, with activities suited for a variety of learning environments. Perfect for teachers looking to infuse their drama lessons with vitality, ‘The Essence of Energy in Drama’ is a must-have resource to bring out the best in your students’ performances. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Unlock the Power of Focus with Concentration in Drama: A Comprehensive Unit for Educators This meticulously crafted unit, ideal for primary and secondary drama classes, features 33 slides filled with innovative exercises and lessons to enhance concentration skills in a theatrical setting. Unit Highlights: Extensive Slide Collection: Over 33 carefully designed slides, providing a wealth of content. Engaging Activities: Unique and varied exercises like “Thought Tunnel,” “Rock Royale,” and “Drama Draw” to sharpen students’ focus. Skill Enhancement: Aimed at developing critical skills like quick thinking, decision-making, and emotional control. Interactive Learning: Each activity encourages active participation, fostering a lively and engaging learning environment. Reflective Opportunities: Spaces for students to reflect on their experiences, aiding in deeper comprehension and personal development. Easy Curriculum Integration: Aligned with educational standards, this unit can be smoothly incorporated into your existing drama teaching plan. Perfect for educators looking to strengthen concentration and focus in their students through engaging, thought-provoking drama activities. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Enhance Your Drama Class with Group Cohesion in Drama: A Comprehensive Unit for ALL Educators Designed specifically for primary and secondary educators, this dynamic resource offers 28 slides packed with enriching activities and insightful lessons to build a cohesive group dynamic among students. Highlights of the Unit: Over 25 Slides: A rich collection of visually engaging and detailed slides. Interactive Lessons: Delve into group cohesion with diverse activities, encouraging teamwork and concentration. Diverse Activities: Includes unique exercises like “Circle Walk,” “Mexican Clap,” and “Group Walk,” each crafted to enhance collaborative skills and group awareness. Skill-Building Focus: More than just activities, these slides are designed to develop essential collaborative and adaptability skills. Reflective Practices: Engage students in thoughtful reflection, fostering self-awareness and personal growth. Versatile and Integrative: Easily adaptable to your current curriculum and aligns with educational standards. This unit is a perfect blend of fun, learning, and practical skills, ideal for educators who wish to infuse their drama classrooms with structured, creative, and effective group cohesion exercises. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Introduction to Drama Unit - Introduction & Identity (2024) Embark on an educational journey into drama with our engaging, interactive lesson! Tailored for primary and secondary school students, this lesson is designed to introduce the fundamentals of drama with a focus on exploring personal identity. It includes: Interactive activities for understanding the essence of drama. Creative exercises for students to express their identities through theatrical concepts. Drama games to learn about stage directions and enhance class interaction. Reflective prompts to deepen students’ appreciation of drama as an art form. Ideal for fostering an inclusive, dynamic classroom atmosphere, this lesson is perfect for enhancing your drama curriculum and sparking a passion for the arts in your students. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

La Tomatina: An Exciting Non-Fiction Lesson for KS2/KS3 Immerse your students in the vibrant and festive world of La Tomatina with our engaging non-fiction lesson. Designed for KS2/KS3 students, this comprehensive lesson, delivered through Google Slides, offers a range of interactive activities to enhance word choice, comprehension, sentence structure, and paragraph development, all centered around the famous Spanish tomato-throwing festival. Why Choose the La Tomatina Non-Fiction Lesson? 1 - Engaging and interactive: Capture students’ attention with an exciting lesson that immerses them in the world of La Tomatina. 2 - Comprehensive language development: From vocabulary enhancement to video comprehension and paragraph writing, this lesson covers various English language skills. 3- Digital delivery through Google Slides: Conveniently access and deliver the lesson from anywhere, making it suitable for in-class or remote learning. 4 - Adaptable to different age groups: Tailor the tasks to meet the needs and abilities of your students. 5 - Encourages cultural appreciation and creativity: Foster an understanding and appreciation for diverse traditions, develop writing skills, and promote cultural exploration. Invite your students to celebrate La Tomatina through this engaging non-fiction lesson. Ignite their curiosity, enhance language skills, and foster cultural awareness. Purchase now and transport your students to the tomato-filled streets of Spain as they deepen their English language abilities! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Dodgeball: A Dynamic Non-Fiction Lesson for KS2/KS3 Get ready to bring the thrill of dodgeball into your classroom with our exciting and interactive non-fiction lesson designed for KS2/KS3 students. Delivered through a Google Slides PDF, this comprehensive lesson offers a range of engaging activities to enhance word choice, comprehension, sentence structure, and paragraph development, all centered around the energetic sport of dodgeball. Why Choose the Dodgeball Non-Fiction Lesson? 1 - Engaging and interactive: Capture students’ attention with a dynamic lesson that immerses them in the world of dodgeball. 2 - Comprehensive language development: From vocabulary enhancement to video comprehension and paragraph writing, this lesson covers various English language skills. 3 - Digital delivery through Google Slides PDF: Conveniently access and deliver the lesson from anywhere, making it suitable for in-class or remote learning. 4 - Adaptable to different age groups: Tailor the tasks to meet the needs and abilities of your students. 5 - Encourages critical thinking and creativity: Foster an appreciation for non-fiction reading, develop writing skills, and promote analytical thinking. Bring the excitement of dodgeball into your classroom with our engaging non-fiction lesson. Ignite student enthusiasm, enhance language skills, and foster a love for learning. Purchase now and inspire your students to embrace the spirit of dodgeball while honing their English language abilities! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Dive into the Deep: An Exciting Shark Non-Fiction Lesson Discover the fascinating world of sharks with our engaging and immersive non-fiction lesson designed specifically for KS2/KS3 students. Delivered through a Google Slides PDF, this comprehensive lesson offers a range of interactive activities to enhance word choice, comprehension, sentence structure, and creative expression, all centered around the captivating theme of sharks. Why Choose the Dive into the Deep Shark Non-Fiction Lesson? Engaging and interactive: Capture students’ attention with a captivating lesson that brings the world of sharks to life. Comprehensive language development: From vocabulary enhancement to reading comprehension and creative writing, this lesson covers various English language skills. Digital delivery through Google Slides PDF: Conveniently access and deliver the lesson from anywhere, making it suitable for in-class or remote learning. Adaptable to different age groups: Tailor the tasks to meet the needs and abilities of your students. Encourages critical thinking and creativity: Foster a love for non-fiction reading and inspire creative expression through poetry. Dive into the Deep and explore the awe-inspiring world of sharks with our engaging non-fiction lesson. Spark curiosity, enhance language skills, and ignite a passion for learning. Purchase now and take your students on an unforgettable journey beneath the waves! Want to check if the reading text is suitable for your pupils? Here’s a sample below: ‘Sharks are fascinating creatures that inhabit the oceans. They are known for their sharp teeth and unique bodies that help them swim swiftly through the water. Let’s learn more about these magnificent creatures and test your understanding with some comprehension questions! Sharks come in various shapes and sizes. Some, like the great white shark, can grow up to 20 feet long. Their bodies are designed for speed, allowing them to chase their prey effortlessly. Sharks have many rows of teeth, which they use to catch and tear their food.’ Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Enchanted Forest English Escape Room: A Magical Journey into Language Mastery Welcome to the Enchanted Forest English Escape Room, where learning becomes an exciting adventure! Unlock the power of language as you immerse your students in a captivating world of magic and mystery. This highly engaging and interactive escape room experience, delivered through a comprehensive 26 page PDF, is specifically designed to enhance word classes, sentence structure, and paragraph writing skills. It can be played in three different ways and instructions are included! Why Choose the Enchanted Forest English Escape Room? Highly engaging and interactive: Capture your students’ imaginations with an immersive journey into an enchanting world. Comprehensive language skills development: From word classes to paragraph writing, this escape room covers a wide range of English language skills. Digital delivery through a great PDF: Conveniently access and deliver the escape room from anywhere, making it suitable for in-class or remote learning. Adaptable difficulty levels: Tailor the challenges verbally to suit the age and skill level of your students. Promotes critical thinking and creativity: Foster a love for language while enhancing problem-solving and creative expression. Unlock the power of language in your classroom with the Enchanted Forest English Escape Room. Make learning an adventure they’ll never forget. Get ready to journey into a world of words, where every challenge brings them closer to mastery. Purchase now and open the doors to a realm of linguistic magic! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Discover a captivating English lesson on escape rooms, specially designed for reluctant readers and writers. This engaging resource effortlessly enhances reading and writing skills while introducing the weirdly wonderful world of escape rooms. Through interactive activities and exciting content, students will delve into the history, music, and cultural diversity of this renowned international song contest. Unlock your students’ potential with this fun and dynamic lesson, fostering a love for learning through the magic of escape rooms. Ignite their curiosity, expand their vocabulary, and empower their communication skills with this captivating educational experience. Ideal for teachers seeking innovative ways to support and engage their students. This resource includes - A 20 slide booklet / presentation A range of activities to support reading, writing and communication skills Engaging images and a linked video to ignite interest A FREE selection from the word game, Vocablocks Want a sample of the text to check if it is suitable for your pupils? Just look below! ‘Have you ever heard of an escape room? It’s a real-life adventure game where a group of people gets locked in a themed room and must find clues, solve puzzles, and work together to escape within a certain time limit. Imagine being in a room filled with mysteries and secrets waiting to be unraveled!’ Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Discover a captivating English lesson on Eurovision, specially designed for reluctant readers and writers. This engaging resource effortlessly enhances reading and writing skills while introducing the colorful world of Eurovision. Through interactive activities and exciting content, students will delve into the history, music, and cultural diversity of this renowned international song contest. Unlock your students’ potential with this fun and dynamic lesson, fostering a love for learning through the magic of Eurovision. Ignite their curiosity, expand their vocabulary, and empower their communication skills with this captivating educational experience. Ideal for teachers seeking innovative ways to support and engage their students. This resource includes - A 20 slide booklet / presentation A range of activities to support reading, writing and communication skills Engaging images and a linked video to ignite interest A FREE selection from the word game, Vocablocks Want a sample of the text to check if it is suitable for your pupils? Just look below! ‘Eurovision is an international song contest that brings together countries from across the world, mostly European countries. It started in 1956 and has been watched by people ever since. The contest features talented performers from each country that takes part, who perform original songs on a grand stage. The event is broadcasted live on television and reaches millions of viewers.’ Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

A short stories unit of exciting lessons that support pupils in identifying the skills necessary for analysing short stories in all their shapes and forms! Throughout this unit, students are not only introduced to a variety of fascinating short story texts from around the world, but provided with the skills to decipher and discuss a range of devices related to content, structure, language and form. This works perfectly as a linking unit for GCSE/IGCSE unseen texts or simply as a series fun, memorable and useful KS3/KS4 English unit which teaches pupils to be critical readers and writers. ‘Inspiring’ and thought provoking resources; these will enable pupils to connect with their learning and improve further in a variety of areas. Pupils will engage with stories such as . . . Lather and Nothing Else, Hernando Téllez One of these Days, Gabriel García Márquez A Sound of Thunder, Ray Bradbury Dead Man’s Path, Chinua Achebe This pack includes: -Six weeks worth of lessons, each with their own associated resources and videos. A range of carefully currated writing support sheets which cater to a range of abillities. -A number of scaffolded tasks and challenges which increasingly ask pupils to consider the skills necessary for strong reading and writing analysis. -An clear scheme of work which alleviates your stress by alllowing you to focus on delivering dynamic lessons! -Relevant and interesting stories that pupils will be fascinated by, these stories have been carefully selected to showcase a range of diverse writers. Want to preview to ensure the texts are accessible for your pupils? Here’s a sample from the first story! ‘He came in without a word. I was stropping my best razor. And when I recognized him, I started to shake. But he did not notice. To cover my nervousness, I went on honing the razor. I tried the edge with the tip of my thumb and took another look at it against the light. Meanwhile, he was taking off his cartridge-studded belt with the pistol holster suspended from it. He put it on a hook in the wardrobe and hung his cap above it. Then he turned full around toward me and, loosening his tie, remarked, “It’s hot as the devil. I want a shave.” With that he took his seat.’ Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Engage your students with this comprehensive War of the Worlds lesson that delves deep into the writer’s craft and context of the story. This 19-page lesson includes 25 tasks that are designed to help students develop their analytical and critical thinking skills. The lesson comes with a free analytical paragraph writing support sheet, making it easy for students to structure their writing and organize their thoughts. In this lesson, students will explore two different extracts from War of the Worlds and analyze the writer’s craft, including language, tone, and literary devices. They will also learn about the context of the story, including the historical and social factors that influenced H.G. Wells’ writing. By the end of the lesson, students will have a deep understanding of the story and its themes, as well as the skills to write analytical paragraphs and essays. This War of the Worlds lesson is perfect for middle and high school students and can be used in both classroom and remote learning environments. It is aligned with AQA standards and is designed to meet the needs of a variety of GCSE curriculums. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage your students and help them develop their analytical and critical thinking skills with this comprehensive lesson. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

** All your revision for a grade 9 response in just two packed pages ** ** Covers ALL of the stories with notes on Mrs Vadnie Marlene Sevlon (Jackie Kay), Fly in the Ointment (V.S. Pritchett), The Rain Horse (Ted Hughes), A Real Durwan (Jhumpa Lahiri), The Destructors (graham Greene), Through the Tunnel (Doris Lessing) and Sandpiper (Ahdaf Soueif) ** INCLUDES: A synopsis of each of the stories. Expert, bespoke notes on each of the stories. Key devices related to content, structure, language and form for each story (along with corresponding quotations). Contextual information for each story and its author. A comprehensive ‘two sheet’ revision resource to help students ace their GCSE & IGCSE literature questions (9275) related specifically to AQA’s short story anthology. Designed specifically to help students achieve a grade 9, this resource includes all the materials they need to succeed when studying a range of short stories. This is hours of work distilled into two sheets. With clear and concise notes on content, structure, language and form, students can quickly review the most important aspects of each story. It features excellent guidance which is specifically linked to writer’s craft. Pupils will also find helpful tips for approaching GCSE / IGCSE essay questions. This resource also includes targeted information for students to reinforce their knowledge and test their understanding. With a user-friendly layout and engaging design, students will be motivated and excited to dive into their GCSE / IGCSE revision. So if you’re looking for the ultimate revision resource for these short stories, look no further than this two-sheet guide. Your students will thank you for it! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

** All your revision for a grade 9 response in just two packed pages ** INCLUDES: A response guide with sentence stems Expert, bespoke notes on poetry and prose Key devices related to both poetry and prose texts Contextual information A comprehensive ‘two sheet’ revision resource to help students ace their GCSE & IGCSE literature questions (9275) related specifically to unseen prose and poetry. Designed specifically to help students achieve a grade 9, this resource includes all the materials they need to succeed when studying a range of unseen texts. This is hours of work distilled into two sheets. With clear and concise notes on content, structure, language and form, students can quickly review the most important aspects of poetry and prose . It features excellent guidance which is specifically linked to writer’s craft. Pupils will also find helpful tips for approaching GCSE / IGCSE unseen prose and poetry essay questions and a clearly structured top tips guide. This resource also includes targeted information for students to reinforce their knowledge and test their understanding. With a user-friendly layout and engaging design, students will be motivated and excited to dive into their GCSE / IGCSE revision. So if you’re looking for the ultimate revision resource for unseen poetry and prose, look no further than this two-sheet guide. Your students will thank you for it! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

** All your revision for a grade 9 response in just two packed pages ** INCLUDES: A response guide Expert, bespoke notes on all twenty poems Quote analysis and key devices for each poem Contextual information A comprehensive ‘two sheet’ revision resource to help students ace their IGCSE literature questions on AQA’s People and Places poetry anthology (9275). Designed specifically to help students achieve a grade 9, this resource includes all the materials they need to succeed when studying these 20 poems. This is hours of work distilled into two sheets. With clear and concise notes on content, structure, language and form, students can quickly review the most important aspects of each poem. It features excellent quotations which are specifically linked to writer’s craft. Pupils will also find helpful tips for approaching AQA IGCSE litearture poetry essay questions and a clearly structured top tips guide. This resource also includes targeted contextual information for students to reinforce their knowledge and test their understanding. With a user-friendly layout and engaging design, students will be motivated and excited to dive into their IGCSE poetry revision. So if you’re looking for the ultimate revision resource for AQA’s People and Places poetry anthology, look no further than this two-sheet guide. Your students will thank you for it! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

** All your revision for a grade 9 response in just two packed pages ** A comprehensive ‘two sheet’ revision resource to help students ace their GCSE / IGCSE literature questions on An Inspector Calls! Designed specifically to help students achieve a grade 9, this resource includes all the materials they need to succeed. With clear and concise summaries of key themes, characters, and events, students can quickly review the most important aspects of the play. It features excellent quotations which are specifically linked to writer’s craft. Pupils will also find helpful tips for approaching AQA GCSE/IGCSE litearture essay questions and a clearly structured response guide. This resource also includes targeted contextual information for students to reinforce their knowledge and test their understanding. With a user-friendly layout and engaging design, students will be motivated and excited to dive into their revision. So if you’re looking for the ultimate revision resource for An Inspector Calls, look no further than this two-sheet guide. Your students will thank you for it! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3