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Discover the ultimate destination for dynamic English and teaching resources at Mr. Mac's Resource Packs on TES. Specializing in GCSE/IGCSE revision, our store offers meticulously designed, concise guides and comprehensive lesson packs that promise to elevate your students' learning experience. Each resource is crafted by experts to ensure grade 9 success, incorporating key literary devices, contextual insights, and structured revision strategies. Welcome to Mr Mac's Resource Packs!

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Discover the ultimate destination for dynamic English and teaching resources at Mr. Mac's Resource Packs on TES. Specializing in GCSE/IGCSE revision, our store offers meticulously designed, concise guides and comprehensive lesson packs that promise to elevate your students' learning experience. Each resource is crafted by experts to ensure grade 9 success, incorporating key literary devices, contextual insights, and structured revision strategies. Welcome to Mr Mac's Resource Packs!
'Quick Reads & Writes' - Photographic Memory? (KS3/4 - text sample in description!)
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'Quick Reads & Writes' - Photographic Memory? (KS3/4 - text sample in description!)

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**** QUICK READS / WRITES ARE 40 - 60 MINUTE LESSONS THAT PACK A PUNCH! **** An exciting and engaging ‘Photographic Memory’ resource that will help support the skills needed to develop vocabulary and text recall, crucial skills for literacy development! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning in a fun way and through the medium of this fascinating subject matter! This includes: -A short, one page story with a range of questions. -A scaffolded series of tasks that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content in a creative way. -An interesting text and relevant videos (find the link in the booklet!) that drive the lesson forward - lots of fun! -A unique descriptive writing task that provides a clear link to the lesson’s focus. The accompanying text is geared towards advanced (CEFR level C1) learners of English - See a sample below! ‘Hundreds of angry people took to the streets in London and at least ten other English cities in 2011. Petrol bombs were thrown, buildings and vehicles destroyed and shops looted. Many of the rioters were caught on CCTV cameras, but most of the images were poor and the perpetrators had covered their faces’ Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s primary packs! <3
'Quick Reads / Writes' - Enormous Fruits & Vegetables! (Perfect for KS3 / LAP / SEN!)
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'Quick Reads / Writes' - Enormous Fruits & Vegetables! (Perfect for KS3 / LAP / SEN!)

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** QUICK READS / WRITES ARE 40 - 60 MINUTE LESSONS THAT PACK A PUNCH! ** An exciting and engaging ‘Enormous Fruits and Vegetables’ resource that will help support the skills needed to develop descriptive writing, a crucial skill for literacy development! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning in a fun way and through the medium of these record-breaking foods! This includes: -A short, one page story with a range of questions. -A scaffolded series of tasks that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content in a creative way. -An interesting text and relevant games (find the link in the booklet!) that drives the lesson forward - lots of fun! -A unique descriptive writing task that provides a clear link to the lesson’s focus. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s primary packs! <3
Glitzy Grammar: Closed Compound Words ('Video Game Craft' theme! - PERFECT FOR KS2 - KS3 LAP/ESL)
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Glitzy Grammar: Closed Compound Words ('Video Game Craft' theme! - PERFECT FOR KS2 - KS3 LAP/ESL)

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** GLITZY GRAMMAR ARE 40 - 60 MINUTE LESSONS THAT PACK AN ENGAGING PUNCH! ** An exciting and engaging grammar resource that will help support the skills needed to develop an understanding of closed compound words. This is inspired and explored through the visual lens of crafting games such as Minecraft! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning in a fun way and through the medium of crafting video games. This includes: -A scaffolded series of tasks that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content in a creative way. -Interesting tasks that are relevant and drive the lesson forward. -A unique range of images that provide a clear link to the lesson’s focus. -An insight into using direct speech correctly and in a creative way! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s primary packs! <3
Glitzy Grammar: Plurals: Noun Suffix -es (‘ch’ and ‘sh’) ('Pets' theme!)
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Glitzy Grammar: Plurals: Noun Suffix -es (‘ch’ and ‘sh’) ('Pets' theme!)

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** GLITZY GRAMMAR ARE 40 - 60 MINUTE LESSONS THAT PACK AN ENGAGING PUNCH! ** An exciting and engaging grammar resource that will help support the skills needed to develop an understanding of plurals. Particular reference is made to noun suffix -es (‘ch’ and ‘sh’ words). This is explored through the medium of pets! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning in a fun way and through the wacky world of pets! This includes: -A scaffolded series of eleven tasks that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content in a creative way. -Interesting tasks that are relevant and drive the lesson forward. -A unique range of images that provide a clear link to the lesson’s focus. -An insight into using direct speech correctly and in a creative way! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3
Glitzy Grammar: Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences ('Trains' Theme!  - PERFECT FOR KS3 LAP/ESL)
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Glitzy Grammar: Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences ('Trains' Theme! - PERFECT FOR KS3 LAP/ESL)

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** GLITZY GRAMMAR ARE 40 - 60 MINUTE LESSONS THAT PACK AN ENGAGING PUNCH! ** An exciting and engaging grammar resource that will help support the skills needed to develop an understanding of simple, compound and complex sentences. This is explored through the lens of travel and trains! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning in a fun way and through the medium of trains. This includes: -A scaffolded series of tasks that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content in a creative way. -Interesting tasks that are relevant and drive the lesson forward. -A unique range of images that provide a clear link to the lesson’s focus. -An insight into using simple, compound and complex sentences correctly and in a creative way! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3
Glitzy Grammar: Travels with Past Tense ('London' Theme! - PERFECT FOR KS3 LAP/ESL)
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Glitzy Grammar: Travels with Past Tense ('London' Theme! - PERFECT FOR KS3 LAP/ESL)

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** GLITZY GRAMMAR ARE 40 - 60 MINUTE LESSONS THAT PACK AN ENGAGING PUNCH! ** An exciting and engaging grammar resource that will help support the skills needed to develop an understanding of the past tenses. This is explored through the lens of travel and London! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning in a fun way and through the medium of London. This includes: -A scaffolded series of tasks that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content in a creative way. -Interesting tasks that are relevant and drive the lesson forward. -A unique range of images that provide a clear link to the lesson’s focus. -An insight into using the past tenses correctly and in a creative way! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3
Glitzy Grammar: Sentence Type Dragons! (PERFECT FOR KS3 LAP/ESL)
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Glitzy Grammar: Sentence Type Dragons! (PERFECT FOR KS3 LAP/ESL)

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** GLITZY GRAMMAR ARE 40 - 60 MINUTE LESSONS THAT PACK AN ENGAGING PUNCH! ** An exciting and engaging grammar resource that will help support the skills needed to develop an understanding of the four sentence types. This is explored through the medium of mystical dragons! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning in a fun way and through the medium of dragons. This includes: -A scaffolded series of tasks that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content in a creative way. -Interesting tasks that are relevant and drive the lesson forward. -A unique range of images that provide a clear link to the lesson’s focus. -An insight into using sentence types correctly and in a creative way! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s primary packs! <3
Watch & Write - First Five Years (21 questions + video + answer key!)
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Watch & Write - First Five Years (21 questions + video + answer key!)

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** AQA APPROVED ** An engaging and exciting watch & write resource that explores language development in the first five years of a child’s life. This will help support the skills needed to engage with this topic in a concise yet meaningful way - It is excellent as a ‘taster’ session for KS4 students who want to learn more about KS5 English language / linguistics too! Perfect as a thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to reflect on this powerful topic. This resource can be used between with a range of age groups and is a perfect introduction or as a revision tool. This includes: -A reflective range of task types that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content (discussion, notes, multiple choice and open-ended questions!) -An answer key to aid teacher understanding. -21 questions that engage with the text / video in different ways. -A unique and interesting video resource. -A beautiful printable three page PDF. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3
Glitzy Grammar: Introducing direct speech ('Superhero' theme! - PERFECT FOR KS3 LAP/ESL)
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Glitzy Grammar: Introducing direct speech ('Superhero' theme! - PERFECT FOR KS3 LAP/ESL)

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** GLITZY GRAMMAR ARE 40 - 60 MINUTE LESSONS THAT PACK AN ENGAGING PUNCH! ** An exciting and engaging grammar resource that will help support the skills needed to develop an understanding of direct speech. This is explored through the medium of superheroes! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning in a fun way and through the medium of superheroes. This includes: -A scaffolded series of tasks that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content in a creative way. -Interesting tasks that are relevant and drive the lesson forward. -A unique range of images that provide a clear link to the lesson’s focus. -An insight into using direct speech correctly and in a creative way! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s primary packs! <3
Watch & Write - The Yellow Wallpaper (21 questions + video + answer key!)
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Watch & Write - The Yellow Wallpaper (21 questions + video + answer key!)

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** AQA APPROVED ** An engaging and exciting watch & write resource that explores The Yellow Wallpaper and its contextual concerns through the medium of an adaptation. This will help support the skills needed to engage with this text in a concise yet meaningful way. Perfect as a thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to reflect on this powerful text. This resource can be used between with a range of age groups and is a perfect introduction or as a revision tool. This includes: -A reflective range of task types that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content (discussion, notes, multiple choice and open-ended questions!) -An answer key to aid teacher understanding. -21 questions that engage with the text / video in different ways. -A unique and interesting video adaptation. -A beautiful printable three page PDF. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3
Glitzy Grammar: Using the Suffix -ed ('Magic' theme! - PERFECT FOR KS3 LAP / ESL)
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Glitzy Grammar: Using the Suffix -ed ('Magic' theme! - PERFECT FOR KS3 LAP / ESL)

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** GLITZY GRAMMAR ARE 40 - 60 MINUTE LESSONS THAT PACK AN ENGAGING PUNCH! ** An exciting and engaging grammar resource that will help support the skills needed to develop an understanding of the suffix -ed. This is explored through the medium of a witches and wizards focus! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning in a fun way and through the medium of magic. This includes: -A scaffolded series of tasks that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content in a creative way. -An interesting thematic focus that drives the lesson forward. -A unique range of images that provide a clear link to the lesson’s focus. -An insight into using the suffix -ed in a creative way! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s primary packs! <3
AQA: P2, Q5: Should we idolize celebrities and sports stars? (+ FREE writing mat!)
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AQA: P2, Q5: Should we idolize celebrities and sports stars? (+ FREE writing mat!)

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Should we idolize celebrities and sports stars? An exciting and engaging resource that will help support the skills needed to teach P2, Q5. Particular reference is made to writing an effective article; you can however tweak this as appropriate! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning: This resource can be used between KS3-4 and is a perfect introduction or revision tool for article writing and P2, Q5. This includes: -A reflective and guided discusion engager that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content. -A number of scaffolded tasks which increasingly ask pupils to consider the skills necessary for P2, Q5. -A range of unique and interesting video resources (find the links on the powerpoint!) that drive the lesson forward. -A FREE writing mat with a range of writing devices needed to maximize marks! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3
AQA: P1, Q5: Narrative: Will Smith / Chris Rock (Includes TWO free writing support sheets)
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AQA: P1, Q5: Narrative: Will Smith / Chris Rock (Includes TWO free writing support sheets)

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A narrative writing lesson inspired by the recent incident between Will Smith and Chris Rock at the Oscars. Perfect as a revision tool or assessment opportunity! An exciting and engaging resource that supports pupils in completing Q5 independently and applying their skills appropriately. Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning and improve further. This includes: -A reflective and guided four page A4 resource which reminds pupils of the key criteria they must meet. -A number of scaffolded guides which increasingly ask pupils to consider the skills necessary for P1, Q5. -A ‘model’ narrative for pupils to follow. -Two ‘writing support’ sheets with a large list of writing devices. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3
AQA: P2, Q5: Video Games: Addictive? (Including article, writing strip + word search!)
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AQA: P2, Q5: Video Games: Addictive? (Including article, writing strip + word search!)

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An exciting and engaging resource about video games that will help support the skills needed to teach P2, Q5. Particular reference is made to writing an effective article; you can however tweak this as appropriate! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning: This resource can be used between KS3-4 and is a perfect introduction or revision tool for ‘article’ writing and P2, Q5. This includes: -A reflective engager that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content. -A number of scaffolded tasks which increasingly ask pupils to consider the skills necessary for P2, Q5. -A unique and interesting article resource (find the link in the powerpoint!) that drives the lesson forward. -A fun, ambitious vocabulary word search activity. -Perfect for low and high ability pupils alike! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3
AQA: P2, Q4: Rise of the Robots?
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AQA: P2, Q4: Rise of the Robots?

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** AQA APPROVED ** An engaging and exciting resource regarding modern advances in AI and deep fakes that will help support the skills needed to teach the construction of a compare / contrast response. Particular reference is made to writing an effective AQA response; you can however tweak this as appropriate. Perfect as a thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to reflect on the powerful applications of technology. This resource can be used between with a range of age groups and is a perfect introduction or revision tool for compare / contrast questions. This includes: -A reflective engager that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content through the medium of a fun game! -A number of scaffolded tasks which increasingly ask pupils to consider the skills necessary for constructing a compare / contrast response. -Unique and interesting articles / video resources (find the links in the powerpoint!) that drives the lesson forward. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3
AQA: P2, Q4: Russia - Ukraine Border Crisis (ALL PROCEEDS TO CHARITY)
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AQA: P2, Q4: Russia - Ukraine Border Crisis (ALL PROCEEDS TO CHARITY)

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ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS RESOURCE WILL BE SENT TO THE UKRAINE EMBASSY OF THAILAND * (Feel free to contact me for more information!) ** AQA APPROVED ** A sensitive and thoughtful resource regarding the Russian - Ukraine Crisis that will help support the skills needed to teach the construction of a compare / contrast response. Particular reference is made to writing an effective response; you can however tweak this as appropriate. Perfect as a thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to reflect on the situation involving Russia and Ukraine. This resource can be used between with a range of age groups and is a perfect introduction or revision tool for ‘article’ writing. This includes: -A reflective engager that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content. -A number of scaffolded tasks which increasingly ask pupils to consider the skills necessary for constructing a compare / contrast response. -Unique and interesting article / video resources (find the links in the powerpoint!) that drives the lesson forward. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3
AQA: P2, Q5: Writing an Article: Organ Donation (FREE article and Writing Mat!)
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AQA: P2, Q5: Writing an Article: Organ Donation (FREE article and Writing Mat!)

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** AQA APPROVED ** An exciting and engaging resource regarding organ donation that will help support the skills needed to teach the construction of an article. Particular reference is made to writing an effective article; you can however tweak this as appropriate! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning: This resource can be used between with a range of age groups and is a perfect introduction or revision tool for ‘article’ writing. This includes: -A reflective picture engager that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content. -A number of scaffolded tasks which increasingly ask pupils to consider the skills necessary for article writing. -A unique and interesting article resource (find the link in the powerpoint!) that drives the lesson forward. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3
AQA: P1, Q2: The Tell-Tale Heart: Mini-mock (Includes preparation resources!)
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AQA: P1, Q2: The Tell-Tale Heart: Mini-mock (Includes preparation resources!)

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A stimulating and relevant ‘mini-mock’ style resource. It is particularly pertinent to AQA Paper 1, Q2/Q5: This resource also includes an array of ‘walkthrough’ tasks that aid pupil understand of the skills needed to answer this question. If you use it this way, I tend to follow this structure: #1 - Read the extract. Find out the meanings of any unfamiliar vocabulary and add these to the accompanying ‘word bank’ (10 minutes - 20 minutes) #2 - Complete the discussion tasks (S&L opportunity) and read the accompanying material (15 - 20 minutes) #3 - Annotate the extract for gothic conventions and language devices (10-15 minutes) #4 - Discuss the reading question and consider the tension graph (10 minutes) #5 - Pupils will plan their own response - Use this as an opportunity to meaningfully gauge pupil understanding (15 -20 minutes) The second ‘one sheet’ operates as a self-contained mock; it builds on the previous walkthrough material. This is a brief outline - Use these however you see fit! Please leave a review! :-) I’ll email you a free resource of your choice! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3 Tes paid licence
AQA: P2, Q5: Speech: Santa Claus: Merry or Menace? (Including article, writing mat + resources!)
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AQA: P2, Q5: Speech: Santa Claus: Merry or Menace? (Including article, writing mat + resources!)

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An exciting and engaging resource that will help support the skills needed to teach P2, Q5. Particular reference is made to writing an effective speech and introduction; you can however tweak this as appropriate! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning: This resource can be used between KS3-4 and is a perfect introduction or revision tool for ‘speech’ writing and P2, Q5. This includes: -A reflective and guided article article engager that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content. -A number of scaffolded tasks which increasingly ask pupils to consider the skills necessary for P2, Q5. -A unique and interesting article resource (find the link in the powerpoint!) that drives the lesson forward. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3
AQA: P1, Q5: 'Writer's Craft' Series - 'Zoom Lens' Writing (Includes FREE 'Writing Mat')
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AQA: P1, Q5: 'Writer's Craft' Series - 'Zoom Lens' Writing (Includes FREE 'Writing Mat')

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An exciting and engaging resource that will help support the skills needed to develop ‘zoom lens’ writing, a crucial skill for narrative and descriptive writing with regards to P1, Q5! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning. This includes: -A scaffolded series of tasks that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content in a creative way. -An interesting text and relevant video (find the link in the PowerPoint!) that drives the lesson forward. -A unique narrative task that provides a clear link to the lesson’s focus. -A FREE writing mat to support narrative and descriptive writing skills. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3