A group of friends find themselves trapped in an old hotel, only to suffer strange lucid dreams and terrifying nightly visitations. Will they escape or go insane? And what is the significance of the black rose? Visually attractive, creative horror story lesson complete with all resources needed for a fun engaging lesson or series of lessons. (At least two lessons will be required to complete the story.) Power point includes: * Attractive title page. * Story scenario – dramatic scenario (as above). * Complete lesson objectives and outcomes (WALT and WILF) - with the focus on higher attaining students to use descriptive language for effect and to build up tension and drama within the story. * Character cards page (with example, included) where students complete their own characters on special cards (resources included at the back of the Power Point.) * Planning sheet giving students a structured method in which to write an effective story (included at the back of the Power Point.) * A review prompt to discuss writing so far. * A review peer-assessment prompt which should set students up to continue the story next lesson. * Each slide gives students a “TEEP” instruction at the start of the slide, indicating which sort of activity is involved at each stage. ***Now available in a dystopian and horror bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/dystopian-and-horror-bundle-11219710 *Now available as a four lesson bundle – four great lessons for £6.95!* https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/creative-writing-four-lesson-bundle-11256414 (Credits: Donney Nunley, Circus Tricks, Flickr.com. Emo Attitude, Haunted Boy, Deviant art.)

Blackboard Basic Series – Master the Semi-Colon Part of a new ‘blackboard basic series’ a short presentation with explanations, quiz questions and short recap giving students everything they need to successfully use the semi-colon with confidence. Visit my shop for more great lessons and resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credit: copyright free images used throughout.)

A topical writing to argue and persuade lesson on the doctors' strike. * Latest news included in this lesson, as junior doctors reject new contract offer.* Attractive Power Point featuring information on what the strike is about, for or against video clips, detailed lesson objectives, for or against planning and writing prompts. This download is everything you need for a full lesson on this issue. No printing or photocopying required. Visit my page for more great lessons and resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits: mirror.co.uk for the image, BBC for text material.)

New York Monologues – Descriptive Writing A sophisticated descriptive writing lesson based on images from New York and scenes Woody Allen’s masterpiece Manhattan. Students fill in the senses sheet, watch and briefly analyse the opening of Manhattan (resources and links provided) before writing their own monologues! Great engaging lesson! For great more lessons and resources visit my shop here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits: all images copyright free, available from Wikipedia and other royalty free sites.)

A simple but useful resource consisting of an 'Of Mice and Men' key word spelling starter and a three paragraph (two sheets) cloze activity on themes. Themes include: dreams, loneliness and nature. The resource is suitable for lower-middle ability students. This resource could be used for four individual starters or one starter and one main activity. *** NOW available in a bumper bundle pack: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/english-quizzes-and-starter-pack-bundle-11208695*** Of Mice and Men bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/of-mice-and-men-mini-bundle-11211091

Summer Chillout Bundle Pack 2 Summer chillout pack – easy summer classroom resources for an easy life. Great value lesson pack! Featuring: * Three Power Point Quizzes £3 (usually £6 individually) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/quiz-triple-pack-great-value-download-11315269 * Sea Monkey Comic Strip lesson £3: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sea-monkey-comic-strip-lesson-11314930 * Summer Holiday Travel - Creative Writing https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/summer-holiday-travel-creative-writing-11315293 Some starters also included! Download for an easy life for just £4.25! For more of my resources and lessons see here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish

Of Mice and Men Mini Bundle Of Mice and Men resource bundle featuring a complete lesson on themes and two packs of starter resources. Of Mice and Men Themes Lesson £3: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/of-mice-and-men-themes-1-full-lesson-11140263 Of Mice and Men Quiz Pack £2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/of-mice-and-men-quiz-pack-11134213 Of Mice and Men Spelling Starter and Cloze Activity £1: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/of-mice-and-men-spelling-starter-and-cloze-activity-11154529 Also included as an extra is Literacy Bingo 1 £2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/literacy-bingo-1-11034763 50% savings if bought in this bundle! Please rate, thank you.

Zombie Apocalypse in New York Highly engaging, zombie apocalypse comic strip lesson, guaranteed to motive. The scenario: It starts out as a cool trip to New York City with friends - the vibe, the jazz scene and the shopping, but then it happens… The clouds darken and an eerie silence descends. Something is brewing in the air. Something abnormal. Streaks in the sky follow an unnerving thunderstorm and you pass the night restlessly. In the morning you awake to find everything has changed. The city is surrounded by the walking dead and seemingly there is no way out. If there is a slim chance it lies in fighting your way out of the hotel in search of a lone motorcycle. Weaving your way out of the city seems the only way forward. But this is a slim chance. Can you make it against the odds? Highly attractive Power Point includes: * Full lesson scenario * Starter task * Survival objectives * Planning sheet * Writing and discussion prompts * Interactive ‘zombie bingo’ with callers card and 30 individual bingo cards (from myfreebingo.com) Fantastic lesson!! For the standard written version see here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/zombie-apocalypse-in-new-york-11312373 For great more lessons and resources visit my shop here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits: starburst.com, betanews.com, apocalpsezone.com.)

Fantastic “Christmas Market Bingo” plenary or starter activity with teacher’s caller’s card and 30 unique bingo cards (with instructions on how to best play the game included.) (Credits: Outdoors scene from wiki, bingo cards created from myfreebingocards.com.)

A 36 page attractive bumper presentation of the faces of the new banknotes – Sir Winston Churchill, JMW Turner and Jane Austen! Presentation includes: facts, biography, quotes, images, links to video clips, questions and more! Ideal for form time, assemblies or as a basis for many different types of lessons. For more great resources see here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits given in the presentation.)

Celebrity Match Up and Writing Task - Ideal for Group Work A fun and engaging activity. Students have to match-up the celebrity image with the clue and then choose one of three writing tasks based on one of the celebrities. *Now available in a great value bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/kinaesthetic-activity-pack-11211107* You maybe also be interested in this complete lesson: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/literacy-health-check-full-lesson-11188874 Photo credits: Flickr, Humor blog, Keith Lemon; Jagged Janine, Olly Murs; Graciela Suzem, Bruno Mars; Mingle Media, Ellie Goulding. Wikipedia, Eva Rinaldi, Taylor Swift and Harry Styles, Darz Moi, Lionel Messi, Nick Warner, Kate Middleton.