Macbeth’s changing character from Act One to Act Three. A lovely, visual worksheet to help students track Macbeth’s emotions and feelings and how he changes as a character.
A fun and engaging lesson for introducing nightmares in chapter one of A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness. Includes an art based activity and two creative writing tasks for students to complete.
To help students understand and emulate Jason Reynolds’ writing style by analyzing excerpts from his books and engaging in creative writing activities.
Three fully planned lessons that center on creative writing. A lovely introduction to ‘A Monster Calls’ scheme of work or as a fun creative writing project for your students. The first lesson looks at Monsters in Literature, the second lesson looks at creating a monster and the final lesson brings everything together when students compare their own creations to those in literature.
Lord of the Flies pre reading discussion activity. Students are encouraged to think about rules and how they impact those around them. A great conversation starter or introduction to the book.
An extract from the maze runner alongside an exam style question on structure. Can be used for an in class assessment or for AFL at the end of a module.
Key quote analysis bundle for all key characters in the play An Inspector Calls. Room for key word analysis, inference and character impressions. Characters include: Mr Birling, Sybil, Sheila, Eric. Gerald and the Inspector.
A bundle of seven powerpoint slides aiding students in writing a dystopian narrative. The lessons include:
An introduction to writers.
Building a dystopia.
Creating a dystopia.
Introducing your dystopia.
Writing from different perspectives.
Creating your narrative.
Assessment lesson.
Shakespeare, Modern Text and 19th Century
– 30 marks
AO1: Read, understand and respond
AO2: Analyse language and structure
AO3: Understanding of context
Poetry: Section B (Anthology)
– 30 marks
AO1: Read, understand and respond
AO2: Analyse language and structure
AO3: Understanding of context
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Poetry: Section C (Unseen Poetry) **
– 24 marks
AO1: Read, understand and respond
AO2: Analyse language and structure
A set of over 40 visual timetable cards for you to print, laminate and use in your classroom. These include the days of the week, all major subjects, important times of the day and a few key events such as parents evening.
Great for special educational needs students, primary school students or anyone looking for a clear visual to use in their classroom space.
This lesson focuses all on delving into the mind of Macbeth through creative writing. Students use perspective to fuel their descriptive piece and add dimension to their writing. This is a lead up lesson to the murder of Banquo and can be used as a nice reflective lesson to check students understanding.
Transform Your Writing: Master Punctuation with Alma as Your Guide!
Ready to elevate your writing with precision and flair? Our Punctuation Mastery lesson is designed to show you how the strategic use of punctuation can add clarity, rhythm, and emotion to your prose. Inspired by the atmospheric short animation Alma, this lesson will teach you how punctuation can transform your storytelling and enhance the impact of your words.
Here’s why this lesson is a game-changer for writers looking to refine their craft:
Precision & Clarity: Discover how Alma uses visual cues to create tension and mood, and learn how punctuation can achieve similar effects in your writing by clarifying meaning and emphasizing important points.
Building Suspense: Learn how to use punctuation marks like ellipses, dashes, and exclamation points to build suspense, create dramatic pauses, and control the pace of your narrative.
Emotional Impact: Explore how different punctuation can affect the tone of your writing, from the subtlety of commas to the intensity of exclamation marks, mirroring the emotional depth seen in Alma.
Interactive Worksheets: Engage with a range of detailed worksheets designed to help you practice and perfect punctuation techniques. Analyze examples from Alma, and apply what you’ve learned to your own writing.
Enhanced Flow: See how punctuation can improve the rhythm and flow of your sentences, making your writing more engaging and dynamic.
With comprehensive worksheets and practical exercises, this lesson will give you the skills to wield punctuation like a pro. If you’re ready to enhance your writing with precision and creativity, let Alma inspire you to perfect your punctuation and elevate your storytelling to new heights!