Includes: A worksheet with significant quotes from ‘Macbeth’. (My students stuck this in their books and revised it for homework in preparation for the lesson. It also has a colour-code key, so students can highlight the quotations in relation to each of the key themes of the play.) A powerpoint quiz with 25 questions students have to fill in the gaps, write who said the quotation or which Act/Scene it is from. Suitable for KS3 and KS4 revision.

An engaging and fully resourced extended writing lesson. Suitable for KS3 or KS4 AQA English Language Paper 1 Section B - Descriptive Writing practice. The PowerPoint includes: Overview of the features of Gothic literature Extract from Bram Stoker’s Dracula for analysis Creative writing image, activity and choice prompts Planning worksheet Peer assessment focus In the past I also used this as a cover lesson which worked really well. Please leave a review if you found this resource helpful :) Or browse my online shop for other creative writing resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/NovelTeachingUK

Power and Conflict Poetry Comparison Worksheet (AQA) Students read the model example paragraph and highlight the Assessment Objectives. They are then encouraged to continue the essay and compare how power is presented in the poems 'My Last Duches’s and ‘Ozymandias’ using the scaffolded support. Peer Assessment checklist included.

A whole lesson on figurative language techniques- metaphor, simile, adjectives, personification, pathetic fallacy, onomatopoeia and sensory description. This resource includes a clear and colourful 30 slide Powerpoint, ready to print worksheets, a quiz and a class game. After a brief introduction, students are encouraged to identify the techniques used in a short extract and comment on the effect. There is also a worksheet with an examples/definitions matching activity and students write their own examples using the devices studied in the lesson. Finally there is an interactive class game, where students work in a pair or a team. After looking at an image prompt, students then take it in turns to craft a description using one of the techniques for a certain amount of points. Suitable for KS3 creative writing lessons or as an introduction to AQA Paper 1 Q5 descriptive writing for KS4.

Students select three key quotations for each poem and use the worksheet to compile information for each of the fifteen poems. The worksheet could also be highlighted/ colour-coded by students, in order to create a visual representation of the related themes of the poems. The worksheet can be printed on A3- I have also included it as a powerpoint file and word-doc (so that it can be ammended with ease or modelled on the board with a class.)

Students learn about the different features of a successful piece of travel writing. For each feature the ppt explains how to recognise it, the intended effect on the reader and an example. Students must then apply this knowledge by annotating a short extract from Bill Bryson’s ‘Walk in the Woods’. This was an introduction to a travel writing scheme of work that culminates with students crafting their own piece of travel writing. For homework the task was to research a country of their choice so that they can then write about it next lesson. I have also included the checklist for their travel writing of all of the features covered in the lesson and a self-reflection/assessment page.

A clearly explained and fully resourced lesson which explores similies and metaphors. Could be used as a stand alone lesson or as part of a poetry scheme of work. Learning Question: Can I understand how similes and metaphors are used in poetry and comment on the effect? Students are not only encouraged to identify the technique correctly, but also to explore the intended effect and what the poet hoped to achieve/emphasise through the comparison. This resource includes a powerpoint and five worksheets. I used it during lockdown with a year 7 class studying poetry. It would also be suitable for a cover lesson. Lesson outline: After looking at some examples and discussing them, students then analyse Walter De la Mare’s poem ‘The Fly’ and explore how the similes/metaphors used to describe everyday objects successfully convey their size. For homework (or in class) students then write their own poem from this unique perspective and must incorporate their own similes and metaphors. Finally, I have also included a reflection task so that students can consider the choices they made and what they hoped to exaggerate or emphasise through their own imagery.

How to Cut a Pomegranate by Imtiaz Dharker A poem which explores identity and childhood. This is a fully resourced lesson with a language analysis activity worksheet, guided questions and a creative homework task. Aims: Students will focus on AO2 and language analysis, considering the effect and connotations of particular word choices and imagery. Activity 1: In pairs students must complete a DART activity worksheet- circling the word they believe is the correct choice. Then as a class, dicuss their decisions before comparing what the poet actually wrote. Students analyse the poem and comment on the imagery- answering questions worth 8 stars. Homework: students write their own nostalgic poem anout a significant object in the style of Imtiaz Dharker.

Created for KS3 students as a final working from home project after they had finished studying ‘The Merchant of Venice’. Using the worksheets, students craft their own character and create a thorough backstory for their villain. Finally, after writing a short script for a key scene, students then craft and perform a soliloquy as their character. I have included PDF files of the worskeets for ease of printing, in addition to word the document format which allows you to edit and adapt to suit your classes. There is also a brief powerpoint which includes some examples.

Lesson Overview Starter question/ quick activity to get the students thinking about language/imagery in the scene. Questions alongside the text to check understanding and develop interpretations of characters/plot/themes. Worksheet for students to record their own ideas/points raised in class discussion. Personal response question with sentence starters ‘What are your impressions of Lord Capulet and Paris in this scene?’ Group activity: differentiated questions and extracts are discussed, students feedback to the rest of the class. EXIT Card plenary- students quickly jot down their opinion of Lord Capulet and whether they agree with the critical interpretation ‘Juliet is regarded as little more than a precious possession to her father’. (this can then be discussed as the starter next lesson) Homework task: to research an Elizabethan Masquerade Ball/ banquet and design a formal invitation for the Capulet’s to send to their guests. Please leave a review if you found this resource helpful :) **I am currently working on the following lessons in the series. ** Act 1, Scene 3 is available to purchase here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/romeo-and-juliet-act-1-scene-3-lady-capulet-and-the-nurse-ks4-11976732 Or alternatively you can browse my online shop for Shakespeare and Creative Writing lessons: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/NovelTeachingUK

Students read contextual sources for information about witches (included for printing) before collating their knowledge and using it to produce a leaflet about how to spot a witch. I made my students complete the leaflet for homework and they produced some very imaginative responses. You could read an extract from Roald Dahl’s ‘The Witches’ as a starter. I’ve also included some extracts produced by my students as examples for the creative leaflets . Overall it was fun to teach and my students loved it. Suitable for K34 GCSE groups to develop language and literature skills. If you found this resource helpful please leave a review :) Or browse my online shop for other Macbeth resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/NovelTeachingUK

A fully-resourced lesson with a powerpoint and worksheets included. Suitable for AQA Language Paper 2 practice. **Main focus: Analysing two non-fiction articles on waste and over-indulgence during the festive period. ** Article 1- Plastic found in Christmas jumpers and the impact of ‘fast fashion’ on the environment. Article 2- How much money Millenials spend on their pets. Lesson Outline: Starter task- students write one sentence arguing whether pets should be bought presents (challenge- use a persuasive feature). Students read the articles and complete the True/False statements based on what they have read. Compare the articles and explore the attitudes/viewpoints of the writers. Q5 practice- A teacher was overheard saying:.‘There is far too much waste at Christmas. Young people should stop buying things they don’t need.’ Write a persuasive speech for your school assembly arguing your point of view regarding this statement.

This was originally taught to Korean Middle School EFL students for a fun art and craft/cooking camp however it is written entirely in English. The aim of this summer camp is for the students to have fun and to learn about different countries and cultures around the world. Each day will focus on a different country and we will learn some facts, look at famous places, food and do an art and craft activity associated with the country. At the start of each day students will guess the country. When I reveal the flag they must copy it onto their ‘passport’ sheet. If students behave well or win a task they receive a sticker on their passport. The student with the most stickers at the end of the camp will win a prize. Day 1: Introduce the summer camp and different monuments and buildings around the world. Today focuses on lots of games and team building activities so that everyone gets to know each other.  Activity 1: Icebreaker Students are given a ‘passport worksheet where they write their name, age, favorite food, favorite place in Korea and three places they would like to visit in the future. They should complete this quite quickly 5-10 minutes. When everyone has finished I pass the ball and when they catch it the student must say something about themselves and introduce themselves to the rest of the class.  Team game (1): Guess where it is from Students look at the famous buildings/monuments from around the world. In teams they must guess which country they think it is from. The team with the most correct will win travel stickers in their passport.  Team game (2): Build a tower In teams students have 30minutes to build a monument/tower using only dried spaghetti, peppero sticks and marshmallows. They have to work together as a team and at the end they can win points based on how tall, how wide and how unique their building is. The winning team gains stickers for their passport.  Lunch Students are given cooked sausage, cucumbers, crackers and cube cheese. Individually on their plate they have to cut slices and try to build the tallest tower. The person with the tallest ‘tower’ wins a sticker for their passport. They can then eat these and the snacks from earlier for lunch.  Team game (3): Jenga race In teams students take it in turns to race forwards and take a block out of the jenga tower. They must then run back to their team and try to build another structure. The team with the tallest structure at the end (whose original building hasn’t fallen over!) are the winners and gain stickers for their passports.  Art and Crafts Using clay, students must make a small keyring or magnet in the shape of a famous building or monument from the lesson. Seoul Tower, Eiffel Tower, Pyramid, Big Ben etc.

This was Day 1 of my Roald Dahl themed EFL summer camp. It includes art activities, games and cooking ideas based on the book ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’.The day followed this plan: Introduction 1. Introduce the story and characters 2. Students use the worksheet to draw themselves in the style of Quentin Blake and write about their favourite things. 3. Allocate students into teams and they introduce themselves to the rest of their team. Team Games 1. Chocolate relay Race - Students must run to unwrap the chocolate twix bar and then feed it to the next person in their team. 2. Balloon Popping Game - In teams students must throw the darts to try and pop the balloons. The team to pop the most wins points. 3. Golden Egg and Spoon Race - Students must race around the room, against the other team, whilst balancing an egg on a spoon. If they drop the egg they must restart and go again. The winning team wins points. 4. Design a candy -Introduce different ingredients (unscramble the letters for EFL) -Taste Test (students try to describe what they are eating whilst blindfolded) - Introduce Willy Wonka’s strange inventions. - In teams the students must think of a new type of chocolate bar/candy. -Students draw and describe their invention using the worksheet and make posters. - Teams present their invention to the rest of the class (my personal favourites were flying insect sweets and ‘King Candy’ that tasted like gold and made you feel like royalty for an hour… kids can be so imaginative!) -The most interesting new candy invention will win points. Art and Crafts 1. Clay Photo frames -Using coloured card, PVA glue, paints and clay students decorate their individual photo frames. 2. Photobooth Props - Students make props and costumes for the photobooth- including small hats, funny hairstyles, bowties, cut out candy bars and golden tickets on sticks that they can hold and pose with. A group photo is then chosen and printed to go in the frame as a fun reminder of the camp. Cooking 1. Willy Wonka Bread - Students spread butter or Nutella onto their sliced bread and decorate with sprinkles. These sandwiches can be cut into shapes and eaten… - As they eat their sandwiches students can watch the movie with subtitles. - If they finish early or don’t want to watch the movie they can complete the wordsearch worksheet. 2. Chocolate fondue and fruit slices on sticks. 3. Wonka fudge and Oompa Loompa cheesecake pops- I found these online and have included images and links to the recipes in the ppt. 4. Augustus Gloop Chocolate Slime -Again found online. I did not have time to try this with my students but there is a link to the instructions. *Not edible!

A 15 page revision/work booklet made using my own resources and some free resources available online.

Activity 1: Guessing the animal based on the X-Ray. Activity 2: Introduce the vocabulary and whereabouts the bone is in the body. Activity 3: Colour in the skeleton worksheet(skull- blue, spine-purple, ribcage-red etc…) Draw a line to match the vocabulary to the picture Activity 4: ‘Oww I broke my …’ students look at the X-Ray and must say the phrase out loud to win a point for their team. Activity 5: X-Ray Art and Craft (using white paint, cotton buds, black paper and their hands/feet!) Activity 6: Roll the dice game to collect all the bones (game board and pieces included)

A range of essay questions which encourage students to use inference and deduction to form personal responses in relation to key quotations Worksheet format so can be printed and used as an individual assessment. Suitable for Year 10/11

How to write a personal statement for college (Whole lesson and planning sheet) KS4 A powerpoint which takes students through writing a personal statement for their college applications. It includes: Tips on what to include in an introduction How to structure your personal statement Questions that encourage students to think about the subjects they wish to study at college. An example personal statement to analyse. Sentence starters. A planning sheet. Please leave a review if you found this resource helpful. Or browse my online shop for other resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/NovelTeachingUK