This 30 slide resource looks at the poetry of Thomas Hardy. It focuses on three poems: I Look Into my Glass, The Darkling Thrush and The Voice. There is a bio, poetry and word analysis of devices, questions for discussion, poem writing templates, vocabulary worksheets and three poem quotation posters for display- several lessons of work included here!
This resource may be used at KS3 and is ideal for IGCSE Literature and GCSE Literature practice.
There is also a file with a preview attached.
A mega 66 slide resource for Shakespeare.
It contains :
Key Monologues/ Speeches
Trivia Flashcards for display
One 'All the World’s a Stage' and one 'Shakespeare Timeline' Poster,
Drama Project Task Cards,
Simple Fun Quiz Cards
Romeo and Juliet / Twelfth Night / Julius Caesar modern day transcripts plus activities.
Great for an introduction to Shakespeare at KS2, for fun revision at KS3, suitable for SEN / ESL / IGCSE/ GCSE
A full term's work here.
This is a mixed bag of writing and grammar worksheets- ideal for pop quiz, homework, filers, brain break or pre- exam revision pack. ESL, ELA , IELTS, IGCSE English as a Second Language.
Contents are :
Worksheets
Subject spelling words context sentences
Descriptive paragraph gap fill
Continue the story descriptive writing practice
Complete the 5 SENSES descriptive table
Write the irregular verb
Complete the sentences with an irregular verb
Power Adjectives- use one
Word Search
Creative writing Templates
Descriptive paragraph
Journal Entry
Simple Past Tense – day out
Daily Routine
Interview with a famous star
*Do NOT buy this resource if you purchased the previous Macbeth resource. This is an updated, adapted version.*
This is a 26 slide resource which should be printed, laminated and used as either single task, pair or group work when studying Shakespeare's Macbeth. It has been designed with second language learners in mind- from Year 8-10, students who are studying English in the mainstream curriculum but who may sit the IGCSE English as a Second Language. It is however, suitable for first language speakers also, perhaps at core level or in Years 7-9 rather than Years 10/11.
It is, if you like, a 'pre-IG' resource. It certainly won't get your students an 'A' or a 'B' but they may enjoy the activities!
Get your hubble bubble on.......
15 discussion cards for students to get to know a little more about each other.
Great, stimulating, fun activity- can be done in pairs, groups or even as interview or whole class activity.
Useful in assembly , homeroom, tutor time, SEN/ ESL/IGCSE English as a Second Language classes especially.
This set of writing tasks are designed for monthly continuous assessment- although they may be used as a homework booklet or self study/revision. There is a plan template for each question, a marking rubric template, writing tips, checklist and lined page for composition.
There are 9 questions to use each month from September-May.
Comprehension assessments to follow.
This resource contains a PowerPoint presentation to stimulate discussion about internet safety/practices and also five additional worksheets for post discussion activities.
It is suitable for KS2/KS3 PSHE and English/ICT classes.
This 21 slide resource looks at three poems: The Listeners, I wandered Lonely as a Cloud and Jabberwocky. It focuses on how students can take a poem or part of a poem and turn it into a scene to be acted out.
There are guideline questions and worksheet templates.
Make a workbook, give for homework or to early finishers.
A set of fifteen sporting word searches to celebrate a summer of sport- Euro 2016, Rio Olympics, Wimbledon, plus one acrostic poem template.
Perfect for fillers and fun homework. (KS2 upwards)
This PowerPoint presentation has 10 slides. There are two replacement drill type dialogues ( assistant / tourist ) for completion and speaking practice. In addition there are four other scenarios for dialogue practice: lost in the city, buying a ticket, booking a room, canceling a plane ticket.
Ideal for IGCSE English as a second language speaking practice prep, Cambridge PET exam speaking prep and any conversational ESL class.
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Flashcards
Worksheets
This is a resource showing some confusing homophones and an additional two worksheets - match the word meaning and put the correct homophone in the sentence.
The PowerPoint presentation slides could also be printed out and laminated for use as a colourful wall display.
Ideal for International Day. This PowerPoint presentation looks at St.Patrick and includes some pictures of Ireland and a map of the provinces.
It also includes some fun activities such as a word search, bookmarks, a card and a map to colour and label.
Great for International Day if your country of focus is Ireland - all the necessary info you need for a great day in the classroom!
It is suitable for all age groups KS1 upwards.
This resource is a PowerPoint presentation for discussion and has an additional 6 worksheet poem templates/ letter templates.
It is ideal for English or PSHE class. Students can discuss the issue of age and growing up, friends,family and the stresses of daily life as a young person.
They get the chance to write letters to their grown up self. Students can make these into a book and keep for years later. The resource may also be useful for 'Time capsule' ideas.
Suitable for KS2 upwards.
The contents of this Powerpoint presentation are as follows:
Author background
Background of setting- Venice
Famous speeches and translations
Discussion and writing prompts
Adapting a scene for modern day
Translated court scene
Cut out mask template
This 12 slide presentation is a little GCSE (IGCSE) fun for April as that month commemorates the bard's birth. There are several questions and topics for debate ( Macbeth was justified/ Shakespeare would never win an Oscar today) and a name the quote/ speaker/ play slide.
Have fun with Shakespeare this month!
This PowerPoint presentation gives a brief outline of the short story genre, how to plan one, brief plots of famous fairytale short stories and several worksheets on planning and short story writer biography writing.
Suitable for KS2/3 ELA.