Stone Cold Novel Study Series This lesson has been designed to evaluate students current letter writing skills.

The History of the English Language Allow your students to gain an understanding of the origins of the English language and develop an understanding how the language has changed over time. In this lesson, students will complete a student led information scavenger hunt through the use of learning stages in order to find key facts relating to the development of the English language from the Anglos to modern day English. Student led activity excellent for kineasthetic learners This resource includes A Google slide (full lesson) A blank timeline document for students to fill in (PDF and Doc) The History of the English Language Document (5 pages) to place in your learning stations Let me know how you get on with this resource in the feedback section! Thank you for purchasing this resource!

Literary Terms for iGCSE / GCSE / A-Level English Literature This PDF contains the most basic to advanced literary terms for students to use when responded to literary texts. Encourage students to use several new words / phrases from the list each time they write about / discuss a literary text. The PDF includes key literary terms, definitions and examples of their usage.

Stone Cold iGCSE / GCSE English Lesson 2 In this lesson students will explore the context of homelessness and form their own understanding of what it means to be homeless in order to understanding ideas presented throughout the text. This is a whole lesson ready to go!

First Book of 100 Sight Words: An Engaging Learning Tool for Young Children Unlock the world of reading for your students with the “First Book of 100 Sight Words.” Designed specifically for young learners, this book is an essential resource for teachers looking to enhance their students’ literacy skills through fun and interactive exercises. Key Features: Comprehensive Sight Word List: Covers the first 100 essential sight words, carefully chosen to build a strong foundation for early reading skills. Engaging Activities: Each sight word is accompanied by a variety of activities including reading exercises, word tracing, and writing practice to reinforce learning. Interactive Learning: Fun and interactive “Circle the Sight Words” and “Make a Silly Sentence” activities keep children engaged and excited about learning. Drawing Time: Each section includes space for drawing, encouraging creativity while reinforcing word recognition and usage. Practical Application: Real-life sentence examples help students understand the context and usage of each sight word. Why Choose This Book? Teacher-Friendly: Easy-to-follow layout and clear instructions make it perfect for classroom use. Student-Centric: Designed to cater to young children, making learning sight words enjoyable and effective. Skill Development: Helps children improve their reading, writing, and comprehension skills, setting them up for future academic success. Empower your students with the “First Book of 100 Sight Words” and watch them develop confidence and proficiency in their reading abilities. Available now on Tes.com, this book is a must-have for any teacher dedicated to nurturing a love for reading in their classroom.

In this lesson, students will start to form an understanding of what context is and how it can shape what the author writes. This lesson is a gentle introduction to the book and complete with fun starter and exit tasks to check for understanding. Students will learn interesting facts about Louis Sachar which will help them to form a personal and informed response about the text as they move throughout the unit. Come back to my author’s dashboard to find the rest of the lessons within this scheme of work. This resource is complete with: PPTX file PDF version

Exploring the ‘At’ Word Family This engaging educational resource is designed to help young learners build foundational literacy skills by focusing on the ‘at’ word family. Perfect for homeschooling, classroom use, or supplemental practice, this resource includes: PDF Presentation: A short presentation that introduces every word in the ‘at’ family (e.g., cat, hat, bat, rat, sat, mat, pat). Each slide features bold illustrations and clear text, making it easy for learners to recognize, read, and understand the sound and structure of the ‘at’ family. Five Interactive Worksheets: Family Tree Activity: Learners expand their creativity by brainstorming ‘at’ words and writing them on the branches of a tree diagram. Identify Activity: Learners circle the image that belongs to the ‘at’ word family from a set of pictures, reinforcing their ability to recognize and differentiate these words. Giant ‘At’ Page: A fun craft opportunity where learners color, paint, or decorate a giant “at” graphic while staying connected to the word family. Writing Practice Page: Dedicated space for learners to practice writing each word in the ‘at’ family, enhancing their spelling and handwriting skills. Silly Sentence Challenge: A creative writing page where learners craft a silly sentence using as many ‘at’ words as possible, boosting vocabulary, imagination, and sentence structure skills. This resource offers a playful and interactive way to master phonics and early reading while fostering creativity and critical thinking. Suitable for early learners aged 4-7.

Lesson 1 of 14 – Unit Introduction & Writing Task Description: This engaging first lesson sets the stage for a 14-lesson unit designed to teach students how to identify key narrative devices within the hero’s tale and craft their own creative Hero’s Journey. By the end of the unit, students will produce a polished piece of creative writing that reflects their understanding of narrative techniques and storytelling structure. In this introductory lesson, students will: Gain an overview of the unit and the creative writing goals they will achieve. Be introduced to the concept of the Hero’s Journey through an engaging, student-friendly presentation. Reflect on and discuss what they believe makes a story heroic, creating a collaborative class mind map. Begin writing their own ideas about what makes a great hero and a compelling journey. This initial piece will serve as a formative assessment, providing a baseline to measure their growth and development by the end of the unit. Complete an “Exit Task” to summarize their key takeaway from the lesson using a post-it or whiteboard. Learning Objectives: Understand the purpose and scope of the Hero’s Journey unit. Reflect on personal and cultural ideas of heroism. Begin drafting creative ideas for a Hero’s Journey story. Develop collaborative and independent thinking skills. Included Resources: A PowerPoint presentation introducing the Hero’s Journey, highlighting key stages and features including instructional notes. Materials Needed: Mind mapping tools: A large sheet of paper, notebook, or digital tool (e.g., Jamboard or OneNote). Writing tools: Pen and paper, laptop, or tablet for story drafts. Post-its or a whiteboard for the exit task. This lesson introduces students to the Hero’s Journey in a way that ignites curiosity and sets a solid foundation for deeper exploration of storytelling and creative writing in the coming weeks. Visit my shop to find lesson number 2 plus the other lessons that make up this 14 lesson unit.

Inspire your students to develop meaningful and memorable mentor characters with Lesson 7: Creating a Wise Mentor, part of the 14-lesson Descriptive Writing Unit. This lesson dives into the role of the “wise” character in heroic tales, guiding students to analyze traditional mentor archetypes and create innovative versions for their own stories. Learning Objectives: Low: Understand the meaning of “wise” and what it entails in creating a wise character. Medium: Create a wise character by incorporating the key elements of a mentor from a traditional heroic tale. High: Innovate on the traditional wise character archetype, adding originality while maintaining essential mentor traits. Lesson Highlights: What Does It Mean to Be Wise? Students explore the concept of wisdom through a “Think, Pair, Share” activity, discussing real-life and fictional examples of wise individuals. Analyzing Mentor Archetypes: Through examples from Beowulf and popular Disney movies, students examine the traditional characteristics of wise characters (e.g., older, knowledgeable, often magical). Creative Writing Task: Students design their own mentor character, considering traditional traits while adding a fresh and innovative twist to fit into their hero’s journey narrative. Exit Task: Differentiated activities to consolidate understanding: Low: Define “wise” and provide an example from a story. Medium: Outline the traditional elements of a wise character. High: Reflect on whether a wise character must be an old man, providing examples to support their perspective. This lesson encourages Key Stage 3 learners to think critically about character development while fostering creativity and originality. By understanding and reshaping archetypes, students craft mentors that bring depth and intrigue to their storytelling. Download now as part of the Descriptive Writing Unit and guide your students to create wise characters that enrich their heroic tales!