Communication- being able to read and write effectively. Which came first....Reading or Writing ?

Lesson based on contemporary poem around the theme of TWIN Tower Attack. Worksheet and poem attached.

A lesson which focuses only on the sonnet spoken between them. Worksheet attached and ready to deliver.

Lesson stimulates controversial conversation about gender assigned roles in life. No answers to this, only discussion. Requires a firm hand and a willing class with clear guidelines on how to debate.

Very short illustrated starter for the the poem. Revision and introduction.

Lesson 3 of a series about the novel: The Giver. More to come.

Part one of a 2 parter. Deals with structure of sonnet and gives a modern example. Ready to deliver.

Resource allowS user to randomly pick a poem from 170 different slides. Useful for instant lessons/cover lessons/discussions/homework/remote learning.

A remote learning lesson taking students through the meaning of connotations and tasking them with a creative activity. Available in ppt and pdf

Part 2 (see awesome abstract noun lesson 1). Students begin to plan their story and create their hero's identity. Worksheet attached. Lesson includes recap of previous lesson.

For creative writers. Students follow story and add more and more detail. Can easily be adapted for drama and other areas of English curriculum. Powerful thinking at the end as well ! All ready to deliver. No photocopies needed.

Lesson uses resources from RSC learning zone to explore the opening scene. links to clips included and already to go.

Lesson stresses the need to check through work before submitting it. Includes worksheet and BLOOMS questions. Answers also !

Lesson 3 in the series of this Scheme of work. Students imagine the details of a rat invasion. They have yet to read the whole poem; so this is an anticipatory lesson. Worksheet included and remember this is for LOWER LEVEL. Aligned to Common Core Standard: W.6.3

Lesson focusses on the novel by Pullman but this lesson can easily be adapted to other novels/poems/texts. Students move from reading to internalising to diary entry writing in a well-structured progress. For lower levels but can be adapted upwards.

Revision activity/Lesson activity brings the novel up to students' viewpoint. Adapt it - add all the characters.

Selection from BBC website all in one place. Designed to get students thinking.

Go places without going places. A whole bunch of interesting train rides and walks etc you can make from the safety of your home. Students can write a diary of their travels.

From Greek ideas about Love -the lesson shows different loves and examples. Contains videos and songs for students to match. Ready to go.

The old problem of the farmer/goat/cabbage and wolf brought to you in technicolor. Students work in teams or pairs to solve the problem and work out the best way to present their solution to the class. Works well as a starter for lots of objectives.