A lesson looking at identifying and exploring the effects of facts and opinions. Worksheet and 2 lessons. Lesson 1- what are the differences and analysing a piece of writing. Lesson 2 - doing their own piece of analysis.

6 lessons. Looking at information retrieval, explanation questions, comparative questions, presentational analysis. Extracts to annotate and analyse. Teacher model. Quiz on presentation and language techniques with answers.

Looking at the difference between these three styles of writing. How are they different. List of techniques to make writing engaging. Teacher models on the same topic for each writing type. Example to have a go at. Self-assessment.

Analysis of the theme of deceit and the witches in Macbeth. Exploration of witches prophecies. Discussion on whether or not they are deceitful. Teacher model of analysis.

A creative SOW focussing on Travel Writing. All full lessons with different writing styles. Creating their own country and persuading people to visit. Writing to describe. Analysing persuasive adverts. Both non-fiction and creative writing. PowerPoints, worksheets, links to YouTube clips. Previously on TES - reviewed 66 times and given a 4.9 star rating.

Looking at camera angles, SFX, music and other aspects of film that contribute to overall success or failure of films. Full revision booklet for students as well as PPTs and worksheets. Many clips, examples of well written reviews, worksheets to complete, group work, creative tasks.

Introduction lesson to Shakespeare. Picture of Shakespeare to annotate. True or False quiz with facts about Shakespeare. Shakespeare insults plenary.

Ofsted rated OUTSTANDING Lesson. Takes two lessons / one lesson and a HW. Creative writing in response to Macbeth's witches. Looking at rhyming couplets, sophisticated vocabulary, Shakespearian language, structure. Differentiated tasks. Resource to aid weaker students. Peer assessment.

An introduction lesson to Shakespeare and his life. Fact finding mission - Each student given a fact about Shakespeare, they a few mins moving around the classroom to gather as many facts as possible. Make a poster collating all the facts you can remember. Creative writing task to write a diary entry as a day in the life of Shakespeare. Plenary activity one fact per student as they leave the class.

Exploring the theme of responsibility in Macbeth. Can be used for speaking and listening or as an engaging way to consolidate plot. Students need to work in groups to stage a trial of either the witches, Lord or Lady Macbeth. Rules of group work included. Roles for each person. Questions to consider. Essay question to consolidate at end of task.

Great fun for KS3. What is a ballad? Analysing two ballads and discussing differences between two teacher models. Sheet to annotate and question to answer with prompt questions. How to plan a ballad Scaffolding on how to write a ballad. Rhyming bank. Peer and self assessment.

Step by step creative writing leading to a descriptive short story. 6 PPTs that cover at least 6 lessons - more if done in detail. Teacher models Analysis of creative writing Development of ideas Narrative hooks Sensory writing Previously on TES with 26 reviews all at 5 stars. Some quotes: "This is fantastic, really clear and engaging. Look forward to adapting with my class" "Excellent resource. Really useful" "Excellent variety of key elements of writing. Fantastic resource." "This is incredibly useful, thank you so much, exactly the step by step walkthrough my class needs!"

SOW for KS3 A SOW looking at contemporary heroes and villains - focus on drama but with reading and writing also. Teacher models Persuasive writing Monologue writing Speaking and listening Creative writing Analysis Research tasks Clips Previously on TES with 12 reviews at 5 star rating - TES recommended. A well-planned, drama-based scheme of that is also effectively mapped in terms of reading, writing and speaking and listening. Engaging content and a great range of activities and resources. Thank very much for sharing this collection of resources; it'll be featured in the next secondary English newsletter - w/c 1st October 2012 Quotes from teachers Everything here is of a really high standard and very detailed - many thanks for this :) Brilliant- modern and useful! Just what I need for my year 7 class. Thank you for sharing A very detailed and comprehensive resource. Thanks for sharing it with us.

KS3 lesson exploring conventions of genre. Pair work detailing different conventions of genre. Trailer for films to help understanding of conventions of genre. Creative writing task writing the opening paragraph to a story from this genre. Describe the location and introduce one character. Differentiated tasks. Peer assessment

These lessons take 4-5 lessons to complete. Creative enquiry looking at staging Macbeth. Can be assessed as speaking and listening. Group work - considering themes, connotations of choices of language and setting etc.

Mini SOW - group work analysing and creating their own media campaigns. 8 lessons with PPTs. 17 page PPT with posters to analyse. Other posters for group work presentations on language and presentation features. Looking at importance of language. Logos and slogans. Posters and importance of presentation. Opportunity for speaking and listening.

Engaging lesson to consolidate understanding of plot and develop understandings of themes - focus on deceit. Students move around classroom after every thunder flash on PPT - they collect evidence of the theme of deceit and consolidate knowledge of plot. Previously on TES and rated 23 times at 4.9 stars.

Perfect for KS3 Interrogating poems - how is atmosphere created in the poem The Listeners? Developing understanding of what to focus on when reading a poem and analysing language. Writing a response. Writing a creative piece based on Listeners - differentiated tasks. Peer assessment.

KS3 lesson creating setting and storyboarding creative writing. Questions to help develop depth of setting Structure of chapters/short stories - one setting leading to another then another - but what happens in each? Storyboard to plot ideas in more detail.