Lesson 3 in scheme of work looking at setting descriptions and integrating history. At the end of this lesson, students should be able to: Show an increased understanding of the context behind the novel; Use clues from the text to develop a picture of the setting of the book.

Half a term scheme focused on delivering an element of intergrated curriculum, combining geography and history into the teaching of English.

Lesson based on the book 'The Boy in the striped pyjamas'. Aligned with Common Core State Standards: RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1

Activities for The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Includes author's purpose; inferences and an opportunity for a Think Pair Share.

A one lesson worksheet looking at stereotypes and preconceived conceptions of people. This allows students to demonstrate their inference skills whilst also reading a really interesting article. This article is used in an older IB English B reading exam paper.

Students discuss how a character's outward appearance effects perceptions of the character.

[https://thisiscriminal.com/episode-100-ten-thousand-feet-in-the-air-10-5-18/] This is a 50 minute lesson created around a really entertaining Podcast episode. It contains a variety of exercises tailored to the listening requirements of the IGCSE and IB listening exams. It can also be used as a stand alone lesson to help students understand collocation and how to develop ideas in conversation. Great to help address interview skills. And can be used as a fun lesson, whilst being great for differentiating for the auditory learners in the class.

These two lessons are suitable for year 10 and 11. They cover the skills, model examples and allow students to work independently on creating their own. Each lesson is around 55 minutes long and can be reduced or increased as needed. IGCSE Q4 revision.

This lesson and English lesson which is useful for IGCSE and IB Level. It is linked to the IBHL English B theme of Identity but is useful for discussions and critical thinking. This downoad comprises of 3 lessons with videos and documents attached.