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!
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!
An exciting and explosive non-fiction lesson/s devoted to exploring the world’s deadliest race: The TT!
Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ introduction to non-fiction that scaffolds the conventions of a speech well whilst continuously drawing pupils in.
Ideal as an engaging, thoughtful and relevant introduction to non-fiction/writing a speech which includes:
-A reflective and interesting starter resource that will help pupils connect with the convention’s of non-fiction.
-A number of scaffolded tasks which increasingly ask pupils to consider the TT’s context and their own views.
-A curated range of excellent video clips which guide pupils towards an extended and independent task.
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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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 countable and uncountable nouns. This is inspired and explored through the visual lens of Christmas!
Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with countable and uncountable nouns in a fun way and through the medium of festive, Christmas source materials.
This includes:
-A scaffolded series of tasks that will help pupils connect with countable and uncountable nouns 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 countable and uncountable nouns correctly and in a creative way!
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**** QUICK READS / WRITES ARE 40 - 60 MINUTE LESSONS THAT PACK A PUNCH! ****
An exciting and engaging polar bear themed 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, polar bears!
This includes:
-Ten reading slides with a range of questions linked to polar bears.
-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.
See a sample of the reading texts below!
‘Have you ever wondered where polar bears live? They live in the northern hemisphere, which is the top half of the world. They are found in the Arctic! In the Arctic, the temperature falls so low in winter that the sea actually freezes.’
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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’
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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.
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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 high frequency words. This is inspired and explored through the visual lens of ghosts and haunted houses!
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 spooky source materials.
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 high frequency words correctly and in a creative way!
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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 syllables. This is inspired and explored through the visual lens of drumming and samba!
Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with monosyllabic syllables and polysyllabic syllables in a fun way and through the medium of music and beats.
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 syllables correctly and in a creative way!
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What are the key components of a blog? An exciting and engaging resource that will help support the skills needed to teach AQA English Language, P2, Q5.
Particular reference is made to writing an effective blog; 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 blog 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 on AQA English language paper 2!
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Roald Dahl - Behind the Books - Carousel bundle - Perfect for three, forty five minute sessions! - 2024
Discover the enchanting and educational “Roald Dahl Collection: Behind the Book Series,” a comprehensive bundle that brings three of Roald Dahl’s most beloved stories—“The Witches,” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” and “George’s Marvellous Medicine”—to life in your classroom.
This bundle is designed to captivate students’ imaginations, enhance their literary understanding, and foster critical thinking through a wide range of interactive and creative activities.
Key Features?
Engaging Starter Tasks: Begin each lesson with fun and challenging word formation activities using the titles of each book. These exercises warm up students’ minds and set a playful tone for the lessons.
In-Depth Discussion Prompts: Stimulate thoughtful discussions with questions tailored to each story. Topics range from the portrayal of witches in literature and the origins of chocolate to medical breakthroughs and ethical dilemmas in healthcare. These prompts encourage students to think critically and connect personally with the material.
Interactive Video and Reflection Tasks: Utilize carefully selected videos to illustrate key themes and concepts from each book. Students can watch, discuss, and reflect on what they’ve learned, promoting a deeper understanding and engagement with the stories.
Creative Design Activities: Inspire students’ creativity with hands-on tasks such as designing their own witches, creating unique chocolate factories, and brewing magical potions. These activities reinforce comprehension and allow for artistic expression.
Vocabulary Building: Expand students’ vocabularies with dedicated word banks for each book. Students can learn new words and their meanings, enhancing their language skills in a contextual and engaging manner.
Why Choose Our Resource Bundle?
Roald Dahl’s stories are timeless classics that combine adventure, humor, and important life lessons. Our “Behind the Book Series” delves into the inspirations behind each story, providing students with a richer understanding of the narratives and their creation. This teaching bundle is meticulously designed to make learning engaging, effective, and memorable.
Perfect for Roald Dahl Day and Beyond!
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Master the Art of Listening in Drama: A Comprehensive Teaching Unit - 2024
‘Master the Art of Listening in Drama: A Comprehensive Teaching Unit’ is a valuable resource designed for primary and secondary school drama educators, aiming to cultivate active listening skills in their students. This unit, presented through an extensive series of slides, delves deep into the essence and techniques of effective listening within the context of drama.
Key Highlights:
Engaging Content: Over 27 slides filled with insightful lessons and practical activities.
Interactive Exercises: Including “Tableau/Still Image,” “Traffic Lights,” and “Shape Shifter” to enhance listening skills.
Skill Enhancement: Focuses on improving language comprehension, cultural awareness, pronunciation, intonation, and contextual understanding.
Creative Application: Encourages creativity and critical thinking through role-playing and listening exercises.
Adaptable for Various Learning Environments: Designed for easy integration into any drama curriculum.
This unit is perfect for educators seeking to enhance their students’ listening abilities, a critical skill for both on-stage performance and everyday communication.
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Energize Your Drama Class with 'The Essence of Energy in Drama: Engage, Express, Excite!'
This innovative teaching unit, designed for primary and secondary school educators, dives deep into the vital role of energy in drama through an engaging series of activities and lessons.
Key Features:
Comprehensive Slide Deck: Over 30 meticulously crafted slides exploring energy’s impact in drama.
Interactive Activities: From “Soundscape” to “Jumping Jelly Beans,” each activity is designed to boost students’ understanding and application of energy in performances.
Skill Development: Enhances key drama skills like engagement, expression, and the creation of dynamic performances.
Critical Thinking: Encourages students to reflect on how energy affects storytelling, character development, and audience connection.
Adaptable Content: Easily integrated into your current curriculum, with activities suited for a variety of learning environments.
Perfect for teachers looking to infuse their drama lessons with vitality, ‘The Essence of Energy in Drama’ is a must-have resource to bring out the best in your students’ performances.
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Introduction to Drama Unit - Introduction & Identity (2024)
Embark on an educational journey into drama with our engaging, interactive lesson!
Tailored for primary and secondary school students, this lesson is designed to introduce the fundamentals of drama with a focus on exploring personal identity.
It includes:
Interactive activities for understanding the essence of drama.
Creative exercises for students to express their identities through theatrical concepts.
Drama games to learn about stage directions and enhance class interaction.
Reflective prompts to deepen students’ appreciation of drama as an art form.
Ideal for fostering an inclusive, dynamic classroom atmosphere, this lesson is perfect for enhancing your drama curriculum and sparking a passion for the arts in your students.
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Enhance Your Drama Class with Group Cohesion in Drama: A Comprehensive Unit for ALL Educators
Designed specifically for primary and secondary educators, this dynamic resource offers 28 slides packed with enriching activities and insightful lessons to build a cohesive group dynamic among students.
Highlights of the Unit:
Over 25 Slides: A rich collection of visually engaging and detailed slides.
Interactive Lessons: Delve into group cohesion with diverse activities, encouraging teamwork and concentration.
Diverse Activities: Includes unique exercises like “Circle Walk,” “Mexican Clap,” and “Group Walk,” each crafted to enhance collaborative skills and group awareness.
Skill-Building Focus: More than just activities, these slides are designed to develop essential collaborative and adaptability skills.
Reflective Practices: Engage students in thoughtful reflection, fostering self-awareness and personal growth.
Versatile and Integrative: Easily adaptable to your current curriculum and aligns with educational standards.
This unit is a perfect blend of fun, learning, and practical skills, ideal for educators who wish to infuse their drama classrooms with structured, creative, and effective group cohesion exercises.
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