Lesson examines Romeo's first speech and explores how it sets the tone for the play. Deals with the OXYMORA and gives tasks...

Adapted HEADLINE LESSON. Gives explicit instructions for newspaper story writing. The 5 Ws of Journalism plus a chance to answer questions.

H/W or Research tasks for students. 24ish questions on the DEEPEST, HIGHEST, LONGEST etc. Useful for starters/research in the library or at home....\ntutor time activities etc

Students reflect on holiday from different perspectives. Students get together an action plan for the new term. Adaptable to every level.

Lesson explores subjectivity and objectivity and takes the student on a little trip through his/her opinions.

Lesson for those students concerned about the move from one year to the next. Adaptable to your school and worthwhile doing with those who you feel need a little reassurance.

Sixteen questions for pairs in your tutor group to answer over your chosen period of time. They do the research and deliver the answer on your designated day. Enhances research skills and saves you time.

Students write from the perspective of a person in a Victorian photograph. All included. Warning: Can be very moving.

Students ' sell' their plot ideas in an auction. You will need a post-it for each student. Some feedback please.

Students begin to DESCRIBE their island and use adjectives effectively. Worksheet included.

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.

Two lessons designed to explore the concept of belonging to a culture. Explores the meaning of identity and poses unanswerable questions. Worksheet involves RAG -ing (Red/Amber/Green) and will provoke debate.

Ante-penultimate lesson in this series. quiz attached. Low level students but can easily be adapted.

Resource poses questions for pairs to discuss and come to an agreement. Can be extended to whole class discussion for tutor time or assemblies.

Lesson for year 7s to encourage their enjoyment of poetry. You will need a post-it for each student. They distinguish between prose and poetry, identify key features and write their own version of WCW's brilliant poem. Display post-its around the class.

Asks students to address issues of seasonal migration in India. Activities and debate included. Suitable for year 8 but adapted would be fine for year 9.

Simple Maths trick as a starter.....asks students to EXPLAIN WHY.

If you're not following this, then search the other lessons on this site . There will most likely be 8 in total. Students now encounter adverbs and begin to use them in their description of their hero. Worksheet included. This IS for lower ability but can be adapted easily.

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

Please give feedback !.Lesson focusses on the risks of using mobiles. Invites students to make informed decisions and reflect on how the device could have potential consequences later in life.