Macbeth - Loyalty (GCSE teaching resources) ‘Macbeth - Loyalty’ uses a range of teaching methods and strategies to ensure that learners enjoy exploring the theme of loyalty in Macbeth. The lesson starts with a discussion about loyalty before students are required to apply their understanding of the term to the text using a sliding scale and a list of characters. The 32-slide PowerPoint presentation and 10 worksheets contain differentiated activities which allow all students to access the topic regardless of ability - as do creative tasks such as making a ‘shop’ of comments and drawing a maze which conveys pupils’ gained knowledge. As the resource is designed to help pupils respond to exam style questions, the lessons include extract analysis and question prompts to allow students to find their own knowledge - with plenty of hints and tips to keep them on track. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: Macbeth - GCSE Unit of Work Macbeth - Characterisation Macbeth - Structure Macbeth - Courage Macbeth - Context and Tension Macbeth – The Witches Macbeth - Answering the AQA GCSE English Literature Exam Question Macbeth - Answering the Edexcel GCSE English Literature Exam Question Macbeth - House of Games Activities Macbeth - Year 5/6 Unit of Work

Writing a Formal Letter - Year 7/8 (33-slide PowerPoint and 3 worksheets) This three lesson mini unit of work explains how to write a formal letter, how to use effective vocabulary and how to draft and redraft. Contents include: The difference between formal and informal writing. How to write formally with appropriate vocabulary. How to set out a formal letter on the page. How to draft and redraft to improve writing. Related Resources. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: Formal and Informal Writing Writing a Formal Letter - Year 5/6

An Inspector Calls - Gerald Croft GCSE English Literature – Post 1914 Drama ‘An Inspector Calls’ This resource teaches learners about the character of Gerald Croft in detail. Designed for GCSE pupils, it explores the character in depth and explains how to write an essay about Gerald in exam conditions. It contains a 21-slide editable PowerPoint presentation and 2 accompanying worksheets. The resource contains the following: Exploring Gerald’s character, his lack of development and the reasons why he doesn’t change during the play. Studying and explaining key quotes that reveal Gerald’s character traits and his role in the play. Comprehension questions to assess understanding of character, theme and Priestley’s message (with example answers provided). Exam essay writing activity with example essay plan and model response included. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: An Inspector Calls - GCSE Unit of Work An Inspector Calls - Arthur Birling An Inspector Calls - Sybil Birling An Inspector Calls - Eric Birling An Inspector Calls - Shelia Birling An Inspector Calls - Comparing Goole and Birling An Inspector Calls - Dramatic Irony An Inspector Calls - Context (Capitalism and Socialism) An Inspector Calls - Themes An Inspector Calls - Plot Summaries An Inspector Calls - The Eduqas GCSE English Literature Exam Question An Inspector Calls - Year 9 Unit of Work

FREE English Teaching Resources – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory READING > PROSE Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl - a free taster teaching resource Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (sample) is a 20 slide ‘taster’ PowerPoint presentation (with 2 worksheets) which provides a brief introduction to our full unit for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and our resources in general.

Boy by Roald Dahl - Free Resource This free teaching resource for Boy by Roald Dahl contains one fully editable PowerPoint lesson with two accompanying worksheets.

Blockbusters is a fully editable 5 slide PowerPoint presentation which can be adapted to provide a quick and fun starter or plenary activity to any lesson. Blockbusters works in exactly the same way as the TV show. The resource contains three ready made boards which can be changed or added to. Blockbusters provides a lively and engaging end to a lesson and can help teachers informally assess how much pupils have understood. It can also be used as a starter activity as it is an effective way of engaging and focusing pupils at the start of a lesson. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for similar resources: Stop the Express Starter Activity Quickfire Questions Starter Activity One Word Story Starter Activity Guess Who? Starter Activity Hot Potato Starter Activity Just A Minute Starter Activity Noughts and Crosses Starter Activity

Middle and End Sounds - ck, ff, ll, ss ‘Middle and End Sounds - ck, ff, ll, ss’ is an EYFS phonics PowerPoint activity and accompanying worksheet that can be used to check understanding at the end of a lesson or as a recap activity at the beginning of a lesson. In this cute animated activity, children are asked to find the digraph that corresponds to the middle or end sound of the word illustrated on each slide. ‘Middle and End Sounds - ck, ff, ll, ss’ can be edited so teachers are able to adapt the resource to meet all their teaching needs.

Beginning Sounds - i, n, m, d ‘Beginning Sounds - i, n, m, d’ is an EYFS phonics PowerPoint activity and accompanying worksheet that can be used to check understanding at the end of a lesson or as a recap activity at the beginning of a lesson. In this cute animated activity, children are asked to find the letter that corresponds to the beginning sound of the word illustrated on each slide. ‘Beginning Sounds - i, n, m, d’ can be edited so teachers are able to adapt the resource to meet all their teaching needs.

Positive, Comparative and Superlative Adjectives This English SPaG teaching resource covers the degrees of adjectives - positive, comparative and superlative. Content includes: Explanation of the degrees of adjectives Spelling rules for each form of adjective Activities to support the teaching of this objective with two accompanying worksheets One further worksheet with answers ‘Positive, Comparative and Superlative Adjectives’ can be edited giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource, if needed, to suit the requirements of each class they teach.

At the border, 1979 includes a 41 slide PowerPoint presentation and 15 pages of worksheets. The resource covers a range of lesson ideas and activities ideal for teaching the poem at GCSE. CONTENTS: -A brief biography of Choman Hardi -The historical and social context of the poem -Consolidation of understanding and comprehension tasks -Hardi’s use of language -Structure and poetic techniques -The theme and message of At the border, 1979

Sentence Dictation 1 - Year 4 In this English teaching resource, pupils practise sentence writing by writing simple sentences dictated by the teacher as per the curriculum objective of the Year 4 English programme of study - Writing - transcription. Pupils are awarded points for correct spelling of key words and correct punctuation. This resource covers the statutory spelling patterns and words for Year 4, Term 1. Content includes: PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of this objective 2 accompanying worksheets ‘Sentence Dictation 1 - Year 4’ is fully editable allowing teachers to adapt the resource if needed to suit each class they teach.

The Letter ‘r’ - EYFS In this EYFS teaching resource pupils are introduced to the letter 'r’. This colourful and animated PowerPoint presentation includes: A letter ‘r’ introduction A letter ‘r’ activity with an accompanying worksheet A link to a letter ‘r’ song 1 further worksheet 1 alphabet colouring page 'The Letter ‘r’ - EYFS ’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt the resource to suit their individual teaching needs.

The Letter 'g’ - EYFS In this EYFS teaching resource pupils are introduced to the letter 'g’. This colourful and animated PowerPoint presentation includes: A letter ‘g’ introduction A letter ‘g’ activity with an accompanying worksheet A link to a letter ‘g’ song 1 further worksheet 1 alphabet colouring page 'The Letter ‘g’ - EYFS ’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt the resource to suit their individual teaching needs.

The Letter ‘d’ - EYFS In this EYFS teaching resource pupils are introduced to the letter 'd’. This colourful and animated PowerPoint presentation includes: A letter ‘d’ introduction A letter ‘d’ activity with an accompanying worksheet A link to a letter ‘d’ song 1 further worksheet 1 alphabet colouring page 'The Letter ‘d’ - EYFS ’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt the resource to suit their individual teaching needs.

MAKE A MOTHER’S DAY CARD English Resources: Make a Mother’s Day Card. Resources include: 20 slide PowerPoint. Make a Mother’s Day Card includes a range of activities for younger pupils. The PowerPoint uses bright colour, large and attractive fonts, vibrant imagery and easy to follow language. The resource is fully editable so can be adapted and used for different events or themes. Make a Mother’s Day Card includes: Task and lesson objectives Exploring a range of greeting cards Discussion of purpose and audience The greeting card ‘rules’ How to make your card Reflecting on learning through constructive criticism The drafting process - how and why we redraft and accompanying worksheet

This resource has been adapted from the existing GCSE resource and can be taught in Year 9 to cover KS3 Reading World Literature. It includes a scheme of work overview, a 244 slide PowerPoint presentation and 58 worksheets. It has a range of activities for students of all abilities and includes the following: A brief biography of Steinbeck and the social and historical context In depth analysis of the main characters Exploration of key themes The social and historical context of the novel Developing awareness of the features of a novel Steinbeck’s message and the role of each main character Cloze passages to consolidate understanding of the plot Analysis of Steinbeck’s language in key scenes Steinbeck’s creation of tension and suspense Empathy question preparation Developing inference and deduction skills

This resource includes a unit of work overview, a 243 slide PowerPoint presentation and 57 worksheets. It has a range of activities for students of all abilities and includes the following: A brief biography of Steinbeck and the social and historical context In depth analysis of the main characters Exploration of key themes The social and historical context of the novel Developing awareness of the features of a novel Steinbeck’s message and the role of each main character Cloze passages to consolidate understanding of the plot Analysis of Steinbeck’s language in key scenes Steinbeck’s creation of tension and suspense Empathy question preparation Developing inference and deduction skills

i before e except after c - KS2 'i before e except after c - KS2' is an English PowerPoint presentation explaining the spelling rule of 'i before e except after c'. Content includes: An explanation of the general rule of 'i before e except after c' An explanation that there are exceptions to the rule An 'ee' sound and long 'a' sound sorting activity with an accompanying worksheet Further exception to the rule words Complete the 'ie' and 'ei' words activity with an accompanying worksheet Correct the paragraph activity with an accompanying worksheet Editable spelling worksheet 'i before e except after c - KS2' can be edited so that teachers can adapt the resource to suit their individual teaching needs.

The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl is an 8 lesson teaching unit consisting of a 77 slide PowerPoint and a booklet of 15 worksheets. It is designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the novel’s plot, characters, language and themes. The Magic Finger teaching resource includes something for children of all abilities: A scheme of work overview A Roald Dahl mini biography, a video about Roald Dahl by Michael Rosen, a comprehension task and a class game Reading, writing and speaking and listening activities Developing making predictions skills Exploring how Roald Dahl creates characters Writing-frame to help children write about characters Examining Roald Dahl’s use of language (using effective verbs and adjectives) Creating a comic strip version to assess understanding of the plot Tips for tackling new words