Hero image

Novel Teaching UK

Average Rating4.79
(based on 107 reviews)

Shakespeare, Creative Writing and TEFL resources. Created by a qualified secondary school teacher who has taught KS3, KS4 and KS5. Browse my shop to find a variety of affordable resources, full lessons and worksheets related to the study of Language and Literature across the age ranges.

85Uploads

169k+Views

148k+Downloads

Shakespeare, Creative Writing and TEFL resources. Created by a qualified secondary school teacher who has taught KS3, KS4 and KS5. Browse my shop to find a variety of affordable resources, full lessons and worksheets related to the study of Language and Literature across the age ranges.
Macbeth Act 1 Scene 5 (Lady Macbeth soliloquy) Whole lesson and worksheets KS4
NovelTeachingUKNovelTeachingUK

Macbeth Act 1 Scene 5 (Lady Macbeth soliloquy) Whole lesson and worksheets KS4

(0)
A lesson on Act 1 Scene 5. It begins with looking at gender roles and Shakespeare’s portrayal of women. Students then make predictions about Lady Macbeth, based on the historical context. Students complete the worksheet on Lady Macbeth’s soliloquy- analysing the language and imagery. Finally, students consider the portrayal of Lady Macbeth and the witches. Using an extract from the British Library, students complete the Exit Card plenary and decide which would be scarier for a Shakespearean audience. **Please leave a review if you found this helpful :) ** Or browse the other Macbeth/Shakespeare resources in my online shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/NovelTeachingUK
Metaphor and Simile Lesson- KS3 Poetry
NovelTeachingUKNovelTeachingUK

Metaphor and Simile Lesson- KS3 Poetry

(0)
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.
The Twits  simplified story,  activities, cooking and worksheets for KS2, EFL, TEFL, Summer camp
NovelTeachingUKNovelTeachingUK

The Twits simplified story, activities, cooking and worksheets for KS2, EFL, TEFL, Summer camp

(0)
Day 3 of my Roald Dahl themed summer camp (originally taught to Korean EFL students) It includes: *A simplified version of the story using Quentin Blake illustrations. * A memory game based on food items found in Mr Twit’s beard and worksheet. *Scavenger Hunt worksheet and clues (which are printed and hidden around the school- the first pair to find all the words win!) *Birds Nest Crispy Cakes Recipe *Mrs Twit’s spaghetti toasties recipe *Wordsearch and colouring page
Lord of the Flies (Chapter 1) Character worksheets KS4
NovelTeachingUKNovelTeachingUK

Lord of the Flies (Chapter 1) Character worksheets KS4

(0)
After reading chapter 1, students analyse the characters of Ralph, Jack and Piggy and use the worksheets to record their initial impressions of them. In addition to the ready to be printed worksheets, I have also included them in a ppt so that you can ammend them to suit your class. *Please leave a review if you found them helpful. * Or browse my online shop for other resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/NovelTeachingUK
Unseen Poetry  (How to Cut a Pomegranate by Imtiaz Dharker)
NovelTeachingUKNovelTeachingUK

Unseen Poetry (How to Cut a Pomegranate by Imtiaz Dharker)

(0)
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.
Romeo and Juliet- Act 1 Scene 2 (Capulet and Paris) WHOLE LESSON and worksheet KS3 KS4
NovelTeachingUKNovelTeachingUK

Romeo and Juliet- Act 1 Scene 2 (Capulet and Paris) WHOLE LESSON and worksheet KS3 KS4

(0)
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
Around the World Summer Camp- DAY 1 (Geography, KS2 KS3, EFL)
NovelTeachingUKNovelTeachingUK

Around the World Summer Camp- DAY 1 (Geography, KS2 KS3, EFL)

(0)
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.
Macbeth Act 2 Scene 2- Guilt Assessment and Worksheet
NovelTeachingUKNovelTeachingUK

Macbeth Act 2 Scene 2- Guilt Assessment and Worksheet

(0)
Students write a response to the question: ‘How does Shakespeare present the theme of guilt in this extract, and elsewhere in the play?’ Using the powerpoint, encourage students to consider key quotations from this scene. Students then highlight on the worksheet where the model paragraph has met AO1, AO2 and AO3 before continuing the response and writing an additional two paragraphs. Finally, students re-read their work and use the self-assessment checklist.
British Food  (EFL TEFL) Games and worksheets
NovelTeachingUKNovelTeachingUK

British Food (EFL TEFL) Games and worksheets

(0)
A powerpoint and worksheets I created for my TEFL students introducing British food. Outline: 1-7: Discussion questions about food. E.g ‘What is your favourite snack?’ 8-9: Brief overview of British food and pubs. 10-19: Quiz about British foods with ABC multiple choice options. E.g ‘What do we pour on a Roast?’ A. Gravy B. Groovy C. Greasy 20-24: Guess the foods Game. Using the worksheet, students tick the foods that they believe are from the UK. 25-27: Bingo Game Using the Bingo worksheets provided, students choose 9 British foods and write them in the squares (I have also included 18 pre-filled sheets for convenience). On slide 27, ask students to choose a letter and click the letter tab at the side. It will reveal a food and if students wrote it down they cross out the square on their sheet. The first student to complete all their squares wins. 28-33 Crossword and wordsearches (with answers) Using the worksheet, students look at the example pub menu. The missing words correspond with the crossword answers. ** 34-43** Role play activity and key phrases Students design their own three course menu (sheet provided) and then take it in turns to practice the role play situations. ** 44-48** Amendable worksheets
How to write a sestina (poetry)
NovelTeachingUKNovelTeachingUK

How to write a sestina (poetry)

(0)
A whole lesson on the poetic form of a sestina. Students are introduced to the structure before looking at two examples by Elisabeth Bishop and Anthony Hect. Finally, there is a planning worksheet so that students can write their own sesitna poem with the correct structure.
Gothic Horror and Creative Writing SOW  (4 x lessons and worksheets)
NovelTeachingUKNovelTeachingUK

Gothic Horror and Creative Writing SOW (4 x lessons and worksheets)

4 Resources
*Save 30% by purchasing four lessons together as a bundle instead of individually. Each lesson is fully-resourced and includes printable worksheets. * Lesson 1) Introduction to the Gothic genre Students write the opening to a Gothic novel using the prompts provided. Lesson 2) Symbolism in Gothic Literature Exploring how reoccuring symbols can represent a deeper meaning.* Lesson 3) Figurative Language Devices Students identify a range of language techniques and comment on the intended effect. Lesson 4) Analysis of Dracula and Creative Writing Students explore how Dracula has been presented in the extract. They then create a piece of descriptive writing about their own monster.**
Gothic Horror -  Analysis of Dracula and Creative Writing
NovelTeachingUKNovelTeachingUK

Gothic Horror - Analysis of Dracula and Creative Writing

(0)
A fully resourced lesson which focuses on the language used to describe Dracula and gothic monsters. Students read and highlight the extract, making inferences about the character based on the way his appearance and actions are described. Using the worksheet, they select three key quotations to unpick in detail. Homework: Students have to write their own description of a gothic monster in the style of Bram Stoker. This resource is part of a Gothic/ Creative Writing scheme of work. The other lessons in the series can be found here: (Lesson 1) Introduction to Gothic Horror : https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11235636 (Lesson 2) Symbolism in Gothic Literature : https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12408565 (Lesson 3) Figurative Language Devices : https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12508638
Analysing Literature Plot and Character worksheets
NovelTeachingUKNovelTeachingUK

Analysing Literature Plot and Character worksheets

(0)
Two worksheets which encourage students to reflect on the plot and main characters. Useful for revision, recapping or making connections throughout the study of a class novel/play. I have included both PDF versions of the worksheets as well as word documents that can be altered with ease. Suitable for KS4 support groups or KS3 learners.
Romeo and Juliet Imagery worksheet and extension tasks
NovelTeachingUKNovelTeachingUK

Romeo and Juliet Imagery worksheet and extension tasks

(0)
Suitable for KS3 or a support group Worksheet plus ppt with instructions & additional tasks/answers Tasks: 1: Cut and stick each quotation with the correct corresponding image. 2: Identify which character said each of the quotations. 3: Find another example of Shakespeare’s imagery. Draw your own picture and label it with the quotation in your workbook. Challenge : ‘Love is too powerful to be described through a metaphor.’ Do you think Shakespeare has managed to convey this emotion well, or not? Explain your opinion. Please leave a review if you found this resource helpful :) I am currently working on the rest of the lessons in the series. Act 1, Scene 1 is available to purchase here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/romeo-and-juliet-opening-analysis-act-1-scene-1-whole-lesson-and-worksheet-ks4-11525718 Act 1, Scene 2 is available to purchase here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/romeo-and-juliet-act-1-scene-2-capulet-and-paris-whole-lesson-and-worksheet-ks3-ks4-11625209 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 browse my online shop for Shakespeare and Creative Writing resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/NovelTeachingUK
Emergency situations, CPR and First Aid.  WHOLE LESSON, 3xworksheets and wall display. KS2 EFL TEFL
NovelTeachingUKNovelTeachingUK

Emergency situations, CPR and First Aid. WHOLE LESSON, 3xworksheets and wall display. KS2 EFL TEFL

(0)
A lesson introducing emergency situations, CPR and Rescue Breathing to EFL students. Activity 1- students brainstorm emergency scenarios using picture prompts on ppt. Activity 2- Introduce the term ‘emergency call’ and ‘the fire department’, the police’ and ‘ an ambulance. Students then look at pictures of different emergencies and say which should be called for each different situation. Activity 3- Students match pictures to the vocabulary by writing A, B, C, D in the corresponding boxes. (worksheet) Activity 4- In teams, students use the vocabulary learnt in the lesson to write their own emergency call. (worksheet) and the perform it in front of the rest of the class. Activity 5- Students practice CPR and Rescue Breathing on their manikins using the hand out and PPT. Select students to demonstrate correct procedure to the rest of the class. Activity 6- Link in PPT to a Mr. Bean YouTube video. Students assess what he does wrong in the emergency scenario and what they would do differently. Activity 7- Reading comprehension. Can be printed and students read through and answer questions on the PPT. Activity 8- Team guessing game. Students guess which emergency number belongs to which country. (also included as a worksheet where students draw a line to match them) Activity 9- Link to British comedy ‘The IT Crowd) video clip on YouTube. Students watch and then answer questions. Also included: two worksheets, CPR handout, resources needed to create the First Aid classroom display,
Transport: Whole lesson, activities and worksheets EFL TEFL KS2
NovelTeachingUKNovelTeachingUK

Transport: Whole lesson, activities and worksheets EFL TEFL KS2

(0)
Students will learn transport vocabulary in order to design and describe their own futuristic mode of transport. Key expressions and vocabulary: land, sea, sky, airplane, bicycle, car, helicopter, limousine, bus, hoverboard, Segway, jet pack, rocket ship, motorbike, speedboat, hyper loop, submarine, train, wheel, seat, window, door, wing, helmet, handlebars, propeller, seat belt, railway tracks, periscope, porthole window, rocket exhaust, How many……?, Do you need a….?,
Suitcase guessing game EAL TEFL KS2 Travel Geography
NovelTeachingUKNovelTeachingUK

Suitcase guessing game EAL TEFL KS2 Travel Geography

(0)
A game that can be used as a starter or plenary for a travel topic. Objects appear in suitcases and students have to guess the name of the place. There are 10 different places: France England Australia Italy South Africa USA South Korea Egypt China Russia If they are the first team/pair to guess correctly they get a photo card to add to their suitcase gameboard (attached in a word file) I used this with my TEFL students and they loved it!