This lesson is aimed at classes who are analysing texts, inferring and deciphering meanings from texts. There are whole class activities and independent activities based around non-fiction and fiction texts. The lesson has been created to get students thinking about what writers mean, taking their reading further than comprehension level.

This reading comprehension worksheet covers Donald Trumps Travel, who it means for the USA and discusses who will be effected. Students will answer both open and closed questions on the article, including a question about their opinion on the Travel Ban. This could lead into a class discussion on either Syria/Refugees, conflict of interests etc.

This is an introductory lesson into the features of travel brochures. There are activities and discussions for students to participate in throughout the lesson. This lesson could be used prior to students writing their own full travel brochure. The Objectives are: 1. Recognise features of Travel Brochures 2. Examine features of Travel Brochures and their Audiences 3. Write an extract of a travel brochure

This reading comprehension sums up the key points of the meeting between Theresa May and Donald Trump, the first meeting Trump had from another leader. Visually appealing document, easy layout. Students will answer a series of open and closed questions based on the article, the writing techniques, the vocabulary and what they would ask if they met Donald Trump or Theresa May. Challenges and Extension Activity included.

An introductory lesson on Sharia Law aimed at A-Level or Gifted and Talented learners. The lesson provides a basic overview of what is meant by Sharia Law and students undertake an activity about Aurangzeb. There is a group presentation activity where students will be objectively looking at the portrayal of Sharia Law in the media/news and how it is represented. Students will also compare and contrast Sharia Law/views with Western views and ideals.

Students complete a worksheet with a student they do not usually work with or do not know. Ideal for encouraging students to talk to new people. This has also been used for a starter activity to provoke a discussion about students similarities and differences prior to looking at the 'We are Britain' Poems.

A basic worksheet with prompts for students to write and draw things about themselves to tell other students/teachers more about themselves. Students could exchange answers with other students.

This reading comprehension covers the Sapphire Jubilee Queen Elizabeth II is currently celebrating. The reading comprehension asks open and closed questions about the text. In addition, their is a letter writing activity to the queen which makes up an extension activity for more able learners. Maths has been embedded into the comprehension.

This reading comprehension summarises the key points of Article 50 and Brexit in a way which is easy for younger people to understand. The questions are focused around the content of the text, an embedded maths questions and students opinion on whether they agree with the right to leave. There is also a challenge/extension for more able learners of which you will need access to the internet for.

This lesson was inspired by the recent media coverage of Trump's comments to his employees regarding needing to "Dress like a woman'. This has lead to much debate on the news, internet, social media and so is a perfect opportunity to discuss why context matters when constructing an argument for or against an individuals comments, meaning of female and gender stereotyping. This lesson enables students to voice their opinion in a safe environment, use debate skills to argue their viewpoint, research the meaning and context on the internet, discuss media influences on how events have been portrayed. Students activities and extension activities have been included to provide an engaging session. English skills, Equality & Diversity, British Values and Study Skills embedded throughout. Applicable to a wide range of subjects.

This whole lesson is based on Queen Elizabeth II Sapphire Jubilee and provides students an opportunity to learn more about what a jubilee is, why this jubilee is so special, as well as entrepreneurial skills in planning an event, using their art and english skills to design a crown which depicts the Queen's life and other fun activities. Students will also be using the internet to help them to find facts and build upon their research and ICT skills. This will build on their knowledge of the monarchy, Queen and the Royal Family as well as appreciating key British Values.

This lesson is based upon Brazil and has been written in a style which allows the students to explore the country. They will be using their reading, research and ICT skills by finding out facts on the internet and recording them. They will be asked questions which use their literacy/English skills, as well as comparing Brazil to their own Country- building up their awareness of diversity. Students will be looking at the symmetry of the Brazilian flag to enhance their mathematics/numeracy skills. You may wish to use the accompanying handout for lower ability learners, but higher ability learners could be asked to record the information in a format of their own choice, in greater detail. The lesson also covers locating Brazil on a map.

This activity features problem solving questions/ number stories which are featured around a fictitious royal party: Questions cover the following: Time Elapsed Time Fractions Money Measuring (Area) Multiplication The theme is based on the Queens Sapphire Jubilee and her upcoming 90th Birthday.

This is an introductory lesson designed to show learners the key features of play scripts. The lesson covers the key features students need to know and finishes with a task designed to get students to write part of their own script. A practical performing lesson could follow on from this lesson where students act out parts in each others plays or lead into students writing a full play script. The lesson objectives are: 1. To explore the conventions and features of a play script. 2. To examine a play script 3. To practise writing a play script

This powerpoint contains two lessons: The first is about raising students awareness of identifying organisational devices and why they are used. The activities within the lesson will be centred around the following objectives: 1. To consider why texts have organisational features 2. To examine a text and comment upon organisational features 3. To collate information about organisational features Lesson two will be providing students with the opportunity to construct detailed PEE paragraphs regarding the effects that language can have upon on reader e.g. adjectives/noun phrases etc. The lesson objectives for the second lesson will be as followed: 1.To consider the impressions created by specific words 2.To explain effects on the reader 3.To evaluate the effect of words in a text

This worksheet contains a short extract adapted from the CBBC News website which will inform students about why primates are facing extinction. Questions then follow which focus on some of the terms used in the text, maths is embedded through the use of data in the text and a question based on this, students will also be asked to explain some of the reasons for extinction from the text. The worksheet is set out in a easy to follow format and could be ideal for a cover lesson or to start a lesson.

Students are instructed to write a short statement about their holiday and to decorate with pictures to reflect what they did.

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