A good introduction to discussion about appropriate relationship progression as part of an SRE Programme of Study

A word scramble puzzle to reinforce the names of poetic techniques. The end phrases is 'Now move on and read the poem' Can be used before reading any poem.

A word search to be used as an introduction to work on Parliament and Government/Elections etc Ideal as a lesson starter or a homework exercise

Tasks to get pupils thinking about important aspects of the novel.

A simple PPT to help pupils to think about structure and effective devices in Norman MacCaig's Below the Green Corrie. Pupil copy of poem is available as a free resource.

A handy PPT which allows pupils to look at implied meaning in a text. Uses an extract from the Silence of the Lambs FREE pupil sheet (see resources) to be used with this PPT (KS3 Reading Creative Texts Hannibal Lecter pupil sheet)

A PPT presentation which teaches similes and metaphors. Tasks included

A number of activities which will give opportunities for pupils to understand why the UDHR was introduced and why it is important today. Pupils will complete a colour-coding exercise, placing articles from the UDHR into categories (Protection, Standard of Living and Equality) They can they decide on the most important articles in their view and are asked to give the reasons for their decisions. Activities can lead on to discussion about human rights abuses around the world and also to organisations which fight to protect human rights

A word search to reinforce the vocabulary for a unit of work on multiculturalism

A simple test based on Rosenberg's original. Pupils can gain an understanding of whether they have high, low or 'normal' self-esteem. Includes a simple grid to aid the analysis of individual results. A good introductory exercise for lessons on self esteem. Workbook also available in resources - 20 pages of activities to build self-esteem and ease transition from Primary to Secondary school

'A good citizen would...................' Pupils respond to a number of scenarios and are asked to define the term 'a good citizen'.

A PPT to support the KS4 Citizenship workbook (20 pages of activities) PPT can be used without the workbook. Includes reference to aid pupils understanding of Democracy and dictatorship, Parliament and Government, tax, devolution, electoral systems (General Elections) Voting, referendums, political parties, manifestos, etc Includes links (youtube) to short clips to aid understanding

A good exercise to begin discussions about equality ad diversity in communities. Task 1 uses a clip of 'Diversity's' first BGT audition Task 2 pupils find diversity and equality in their own class and present their findings

A snappy PPT which allows pupils to identify metaphors in the lyrics of a song and then write their own.

Good as an extended lesson starter. Introduction to STI's or introduction to more lessons on Chlamydia. INCLUDES INSTRUCTION SHEET ON 2nd PAGE

A single page worksheet with around two hours worth of tasks. Pupils will need the text but the extract is provided on the sheet. Includes an extension task looking at dialogue between Scrooge and The Ghost of Christmas Past Ideal as revision, classroom activity or homework over a period of time. Similar sheets for other staves to follow

A single page worksheet with around two hours worth of tasks. Pupils will need the text but the extract is provided on the sheet. Includes an extension task looking at Caroline’s emotions as she is told of Scrooge’s death Ideal as revision, classroom activity or homework over a period of time. Similar sheets for other staves to follow

Pupils are asked to make two piles after cutting out the ingredients. Allow them time to 'debate' whether the ingredients are IN cigarettes or NOT IN cigarettes. Take feedback from group before announcing that they are ALL in cigarettes!

Pupils draw logos of four political parties. They then unscramble the names of the seven main parties and match the name to the leader. Ideal way to introduce the leaders - includes pictures. A good research task for homework or consolidation exercise at the end of a unit on Politics

A single page worksheet with around two hours worth of tasks. Pupils will need the text but the extract is provided on the sheet. Includes an extension task looking at conversations between Scrooge and Fred Ideal as revision, classroom activity or homework over a period of time.