A ks 3 lesson (part one) dealing with the context of the poem and stanza one. Three more parts to come. They will only deal with the first 4 stanzas.

Ideal as a starter slide but could be used for homework. Students use a root word to develop more complex ways of writing sentences.

Ideal to use one slide per lesson as a settling down activity or even for homework. Students use a root word to develop more complex ways of writing.

A lesson comparing two love songs -one from Much Ado and the other by Prince. Contains references to types of love -see my other lesson. Ready to go !

Number 9 in this remote learning series. Students check work from lesson 8 and answer some straightforward comp.questions.

Number 11 in this series of remote lessons aimed primarily at year 8 students who should be aiming for 30-40 minutes per lesson (ideally). Chunked and hopefully with enough variety to keep them engaged.

Short lesson (increasingly students requesting shorter lessons but more frequently) exploring some symbolism in Chapt. 3. Ready to send out.

Students answer questions relating to 4 characters in the novella. See ALL IN ONE PLACE for a useful guide to the novella.

Students complete a summary exercise of chapters 3 & 4 and begin to read chapter 5. See ALL IN ONE PLACE for another resource which is helpful.

This series of lessons continues as we start chapter 5.

Students complete a task or two on Chapter 4 ( around 40 minutes)

Students follow up from previous lesson and begin to read chapter 6.

Students check vocabulary test, answer some questions on Chapter 5 and begin the last chapter in readiness for close analysis coming in lessons 20 etc.

Questions on Chapter 5 and 6 in this 40 minute lesson.

Students now write their own ’ alien encounter 'story.

A recap/revision exercise on the novel but also useful as a chapter by chapter check on knowledge (you'll have to adapt). Print on A3 for best results.

Explores the concept of patriotism and asks what features of England he admired. Asks if this poem is mawkish.

Lesson asks students to complete a cloze booklet on the story of Sir Gawain. Also revises use of speech marks and includes an extension activity and slide notes. Part 3 now added.

Slideshow of the poem for convenience.

Lesson presents students with six moral dilemmas for discussion/debate. Worksheet mentioned in power point but not included. (Easy to do).