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I like resources which are visual and can be used on different levels. I've been teaching for a long time and relish the challenge of helping others learn.
My house or your house ?..Dilemmas part 3
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My house or your house ?..Dilemmas part 3

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Feedback on this please :) Students decide on a real life dilemma between a woman and her husband. Lots of scope for drama and enough for two lesson. Read the second to last slide first ! Based on actual case in America. All ready to deliver and argue.
Apostrophe Revision
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Apostrophe Revision

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A new look at the apostrophe and a chance for students to bet on their answers. Give each team a thousand pounds to start and let them decide. See You say, I pay on this website
3 common punctations
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3 common punctations

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A basic guide on how to use fullstops, commas and question marks. Worksheet included. Basic but useful for those who weren't listening last time. more to come.
SHOULD WE HAVE PETS?
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SHOULD WE HAVE PETS?

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Lesson uses this question to guide a class debate about domestic animals. Surveys, discussion points and an amusing clip included. Kids loved the lesson as it homes in on something very personal.
Dilemma Carousel Activity
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Dilemma Carousel Activity

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Seven dilemmas for discussion. Group activities. Sharpens speaking and reasoning. Adaptable. Use as a carousel activity so al groups have a chance to discuss dilemmas and feedback as a whole at the end.
My Teacher's school and mine.
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My Teacher's school and mine.

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Lesson allows students to compare their own experience with their teacher's. Creates empathy and bonding between the two. Worksheet attached, Adaptable to all levels and my students loved it. Homework included. Feedback pls. :)
SPELLING MISTAKES
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SPELLING MISTAKES

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Lesson takes students through some clearly poor spelling. Worksheet included. Extend by asking them to create ten more examples.
YOU SAY, I PAY. proofreading skills
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YOU SAY, I PAY. proofreading skills

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lesson requires students to bet virtual money on whether they think a sentence is correctly written. instructions on power point and basic worksheet included. Can be adapted to ANYTHING.
The Pied Piper: Introduction
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The Pied Piper: Introduction

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At least two lessons here. Students explore how Browning uses IMAGERY. Illustrated to help. More to come....Lessons intended for LOW ability year 7 but can be adapted.
READING ? WHY BOTHER?
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READING ? WHY BOTHER?

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Sets up questions on how we communicate and the importance of being able to read and write effectively. Which came first....Reading or Writing ?
OZYMANDIAS
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OZYMANDIAS

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Lesson revises camera angles and asks students to storyboard ' Ozymandias' by Shelley. There's a great selection of examples on youtube.
Who do you trust ?: first lesson resources
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Who do you trust ?: first lesson resources

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A resource with a powerpoint lesson presentation on a Team building exercise based on an extant worksheet. Useful for first lessons/PSHE. You'll need to adapt dates etc. Links to loads of other stuff as well.