About you - a perfectly simple, but engaging lesson which explores students' wishes, dreams and hopes. The lesson is ideal as an introductory lesson or just as a one-off lesson any time. The main lesson objectives include testing students' ability to think creatively with emphasis on attention to detail and descriptive writing skills. Attractive lesson Power Point includes: * Word link puzzle starter activity. * Mini-task - three wishes, students choose any three wishes they would choose if given the choice (simple writing frame included for lower ability students.) * Dream home and location - students choose their dream house and location (simple writing frame included for lower ability students.) * Ideal job - students choose their ideal job (simple writing frame included for lower ability students.) * Main task perfect day - students describe their perfect day (writing frame and word bank included.) * Puzzle plenary activity. No photocopying or printing required, simply download and teach - word document writing frame included if needed. See my shop page for more lessons and resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish All images are copyright free (pixabay, wiki and clipart).

The Zombie Apocalypse Cities lie abandoned. The streets are no longer safe as the K11 virus has spread and infected large numbers of the population. You and a small group of survivors have made it out of the city and have taken refuge in an abandoned farmhouse. You have to hold out against the ‘zombie-like’ hordes for 7 days until help arrives. Will you survive? Lesson includes: • Attractive title pages. • Zombie Apocalypse word search starter. • Attractive scenario pages. • Lesson objective page. • Planning sheet resources. This is structured so that students are encouraged to increase the tension as the ‘waves’ of zombie attacks increase daily. • Key word bingo plenary activity, including 30 individual bingo cards and caller card. • Prompts and slide prompt for lesson 2 Zombie apocalypse 2 is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/zombie-apocalypse-creative-writing-lesson-11278633 **Now available in a dystopian and horror bundle*: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/dystopian-and-horror-bundle-11219710 For other engaging resources, including full lessons, visit my shop page here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits: royalty free images – zombie images pixabay, scenery from Geography UK. Bingo cards from myfreebingo.com)

Emotive and visually appealing simple poster lesson based on the excellent charity, Hope for Paws. Very popular with KS3 classes in particular. Attractive Power Point includes: * Video clip link starter * Diamond 9 activity (included) * Mini-writing task * Poster task * Quiz and word puzzle plenary For the writing version of this lesson see here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/hope-for-paws-dog-rescue-11278226 Visit my shop page for more great lessons and resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits from YouTube, Hope for Paws channel.)

Premium Writing Bundle - 3 Lesson Pack consisting of: The Summer Holiday Murders, The Sandman and The Zombie Apocalypse! More information and the individual lessons can be found here for £3 each. The Summer Holiday Murders: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-summer-holiday-murders-creative-writing-11284487 The Sandman: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-sandman-creative-writing-lesson-11277758 The Zombie Apocalypse: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/zombie-apocalypse-creative-writing-lesson-11278633 Or all three highly engaging lessons can be downloaded here for just £5.50. Great for summer lessons! Or see my home page for more great lessons, bundles and resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits: all images are copyright free, accreditation can be found on each download page.)

Highly engaging, zombie apocalypse comic strip lesson, guaranteed to motive. The scenario: You and a group of friends take a spin out of town in your new sports car. At first you are enjoying the night air and freedom of the road, but then a heavy fog suddenly descends Passing along a dark and dreary wood, you suddenly see a woman covered in blood appear along the main road. You swerve to avoid her and crash into a tree. Fortunately, everyone is well, but it becomes apparent that all is not what it seems… You are pursued through the woods by what seems to you to be an angry, crazed mob. Through the woods you and your friends discover an abandoned school. You immediately enter to take shelter from the encroaching hordes. Can you survive? What will happen next? Highly attractive Power Point includes: * Full lesson scenario * Starter task * Survival objectives * Planning sheet * Writing and discussion prompts * Interactive ‘zombie bingo’ with callers card and 30 individual bingo cards (from myfreebingo.com) Fantastic lesson!! For the creative writing version of this lesson see: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/zombie-apocalypse-creative-writing-lesson-11278633 You may also be interested in my other zombie apocalypse lesson or the first dystopian bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/dystopian-and-horror-bundle-11219710 Note: this brand new lesson is not part of this bundle. For more great resources and lessons, see my page here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits: copyright free images used in this lesson. Main zombie image copyright free: https://pixabay.com/en/apocalypse-zombie-death-undead-371947/ School image copyright free: https://www.flickr.com/photos/shedboy/3613591871, bingo cards from myfreebingo.com.)

Premium Writing Bundle - 3 Lesson Pack consisting of: The Summer Holiday Murders, The Zombie Apocalypse and The Sugar Tax – writing to argue and persuade! More information and the individual lessons can be found here for £3 each. The Summer Holiday Murders: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-summer-holiday-murders-creative-writing-11284487 The Zombie Apocalypse: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/zombie-apocalypse-creative-writing-lesson-11278633 The Sugar Tax: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-sugar-tax-writing-to-argue-and-persuade-11277268 Or all three highly engaging lessons can be downloaded here for just £5.50. Or see my home page for more great lessons, bundles and resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits: all images are copyright free, accreditation can be found on each download page.)

Premium Writing Bundle - 3 Lesson Pack consisting of: The Zombie Apocalypse, The Lakeside Murder and The Sugar Tax – writing to argue and persuade! More information and the individual lessons can be found here for £3 each. The Zombie Apocalypse: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/zombie-apocalypse-creative-writing-lesson-11278633 The Lakeside Murder: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-lakeside-murder-creative-writing-11280537 The Sugar Tax: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-sugar-tax-writing-to-argue-and-persuade-11277268 Or all three highly engaging lessons can be downloaded here for just £5.50. Or see my home page for more great lessons, bundles and resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits: all images are copyright free, accreditation can be found on each download page.)

Amazing form and assembly 3 pack containing the following presentations: The Faces of Britain - The New Bank Notes £2.50: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-faces-of-britain-the-new-bank-notes-assembly-presentation-11272430 Leicester City Champions - The Amazing Story £2.50: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/leicester-city-champions-presentation-11269639 The Titanic - The Ship of Dreams £2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-titanic-the-ship-of-dreams-presentation-11282976 Complete bundle pack for £4!! For more great resources and full lessons visit my page here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (All images copyright free. For credits given on each presentation.)

Dystopian and horror 3 lesson bundle pack featuring the lessons: The Zombie Apocalypse, Your Disaster Story and The Spooky Ghost Diaries! More information and the individual lessons can be found here for £3 each. The Zombie Apocalypse: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/zombie-apocalypse-creative-writing-lesson-11278633 The Spooky Ghost Diaries: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-spooky-ghost-diaries-11277254 Your Disaster Story: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/your-disaster-story-full-lessons-11198854 Or all three highly engaging lessons can be downloaded here for just £5.50. Or see my home page for more great lessons and resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits: all images are copyright free, accreditation can be found on each download page.)

Dystopian and horror 3 lesson bundle pack featuring the lessons: The Zombie Apocalypse, The Lakeside Murder and The Spooky Ghost Diaries! More information and the individual lessons can be found here for £3 each. The Zombie Apocalypse: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/zombie-apocalypse-creative-writing-lesson-11278633 The Lakeside Murder: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-lakeside-murder-creative-writing-11280537 The Spooky Ghost Diaries: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-spooky-ghost-diaries-11277254 Or all three highly engaging lessons can be downloaded here for just £5.50. Or see my home page for more great lessons and resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits: all images are copyright free, accreditation can be found on each download page.)

A topical speech writing to argue and persuade lesson on the new sugar tax! Visually attractive lesson, guaranteed to promote debate. Lesson Power Point includes a shock starter, learning objectives, links to video clips for information on the sugar tax and planning prompts throughout. BBC article included. If you prefer the letter writing version of this lesson see here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sugar-tax-writing-to-argue-and-persuade-letter-11260131 Visit my page for more great lessons and resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits, BBC and Youtube.)

A topical classroom debate lesson on the government’s plans to increase school hours. Guaranteed to provoke a response! Attractive Power Point featuring information on what the proposals are, for or against video clips, detailed lesson objectives, for or against planning and writing prompts. This download is everything you need for a full lesson on this issue. No printing or photocopying required. For the letter writing version of this lesson (including a free card sort download) see here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/should-students-work-longer-hours-writing-to-argue-and-persuade-11277266 Visit my page for more great lessons and resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits: Image copyright free from Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1G-bB6a6sk, Osborne image, copyright free flickr.com, Gove copyright free from Wikipedia.co)

Highly engaging zombie apocalypse creative writing diary lesson guaranteed to motive. The scenario: You and a group of friends take a spin out of town in your new sports car. At first you are enjoying the night air and freedom of the road, but then a heavy fog suddenly descends Passing along a dark and dreary wood, you suddenly see a woman covered in blood appear along the main road. You swerve to avoid her and crash into a tree. Fortunately, everyone is well, but it becomes apparent that all is not what it seems… You are pursued through the woods by what seems to you to be an angry, crazed mob. Through the woods you and your friends discover an abandoned school. You immediately enter to take shelter from the encroaching hordes. Can you survive? What will happen next? Highly attractive Power Point includes: * Full lesson scenario * Starter task * Survival objectives * Planning sheet * Writing and discussion prompts * Interactive ‘zombie bingo’ with callers card and 30 individual bingo cards (from myfreebingo.com) Fantastic lesson!! You may also be interested in my other zombie apocalypse lesson or the first dystopian bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/dystopian-and-horror-bundle-11219710 Note: this brand new lesson is not part of this bundle. For more great resources and lessons, see my page here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits: copyright free images used in this lesson. Main zombie image copyright free: https://pixabay.com/en/apocalypse-zombie-death-undead-371947/ School image copyright free: https://www.flickr.com/photos/shedboy/3613591871, bingo cards from myfreebingo.com.)

Highly engaging zombie apocalypse creative writing lesson guaranteed to motive. The scenario: You and a group of friends take a spin out of town in your new sports car. At first you are enjoying the night air and freedom of the road, but then a heavy fog suddenly descends Passing along a dark and dreary wood, you suddenly see a woman covered in blood appear along the main road. You swerve to avoid her and crash into a tree. Fortunately, everyone is well, but it becomes apparent that all is not what it seems… You are pursued through the woods by what seems to you to be an angry, crazed mob. Through the woods you and your friends discover an abandoned school. You immediately enter to take shelter from the encroaching hordes. Can you survive? What will happen next? Highly attractive Power Point includes: * Full lesson scenario * Starter task * Survival objectives * Planning sheet * Writing and discussion prompts * Interactive ‘zombie bingo’ with callers card and 30 individual bingo cards (from myfreebingo.com) Fantastic lesson!! You may also be interested in my other zombie apocalypse lesson or the first dystopian bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/dystopian-and-horror-bundle-11219710 Note: this brand new lesson is not part of this bundle. For more great resources and lessons, see my page here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits: copyright free images used in this lesson. Main zombie image copyright free: https://pixabay.com/en/apocalypse-zombie-death-undead-371947/ School image copyright free: https://www.flickr.com/photos/shedboy/3613591871, bingo cards from myfreebingo.com.)

Emotive and visually appealing writing to advise lesson based on the excellent charity, Hope for Paws. Suitable for KS3 classes in particular. Attractive Power Point includes: * Video clip link starter * Diamond 9 activity (included) * Mini-writing task * Main writing task * Quiz and word puzzle plenary Visit my shop page for more great lessons and resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits from YouTube, Hope for Paws channel.)

Allow students to individualise their own assessment with these celebrity themed assessment pack. Celebrities include: Olly Murs, Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Lionel Messi and Ellie Goulding. Grids feature WWW (What Went Well), EBI (Even Better If) and a space for DIRT (Directed Independent Reflection TIme.) Circled option to show if this is self, peer or teacher assessed. Grid size 130mm x 90mm perfect size for standard A5 books. For more resources and lessons visit my page here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish Photo credits: Flickr, Jagged Janine, Olly Murs; Graciela Suzem, Bruno Mars; Mingle Media, Ellie Goulding. Wikipedia, Eva Rinaldi, Taylor Swift and Harry Styles, Darz Moi, Lionel Messi.

A topical writing to argue and persuade lesson on the new sugar tax! Visually attractive lesson, guaranteed to promote debate. Lesson Power Point includes a shock starter, learning objectives, links to video clips for information on the sugar tax and planning prompts throughout. BBC article included. Visit my page for more great lessons and resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits, BBC and Youtube.)

A topical writing to argue and persuade letter lesson on the government’s plans to increase school hours. Guaranteed to provoke debate. Attractive Power Point featuring information on what the proposals are, for or against video clips, detailed lesson objectives, for or against planning and writing prompts. This download is everything you need for a full lesson on this issue. No printing or photocopying required. Also included for free, is a letter card sort activity (normally £2) which can be used as an extra starter or general activity. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/letter-card-sort-11034807 Visit my page for more great lessons and resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits: Image copyright free from Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1G-bB6a6sk, Osborne image, copyright free flickr.com, Gove copyright free from Wikipedia.co)

A group of friends take what was supposed to be a peaceful trip to a remote Cornish coast only to discover strange goings-on in the village, smuggling in the coves and possibly, even murder! But who is responsible? And will the friends make it out alive? Visually attractive, creative writing mystery lesson complete with all resources needed for a fun engaging lesson. Power Point includes: * Title page. * Complete lesson objectives and outcomes (WALT and WILF) - with the focus on higher attaining students to use descriptive language for effect and to build up tension and drama within the story. * Effective lesson starter. * Story scenario – dramatic scenario (as above). * Quick planning sheet (included at the back of the Power Point). * Page prompts. * Fantastic “murder mystery bingo” plenary activity with teacher’s caller card and 30 unique bingo cards (with instructions on how to best play the game included). * Extra Power Point pages to allow for lesson 2. * All resources included at the end of the Power Point. *Now available as a four lesson bundle – four great lessons for £6.95!* https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/creative-writing-four-lesson-bundle-11256414 Please take a second to rate the lesson if you enjoyed it. You may also be interested in these further murder mystery lessons: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/murder-mystery-double-pack-complete-lessons-11183128 (Copyright free images from Wikipedia, bingo from my free bingo.com)

Spooky ghost story. Creative writing diary lesson. The scenario: You are travelling alone at night when a mysterious fog encircles your car and it suddenly cuts out. With no means to call for help, you take to the road. Through the woods you stumble across an old mansion house. You are about to walk towards the house, when to your horror, you see on the path the words “look behind you” you turn, shaken to you core, and… Full lesson includes all resources. Starter, lesson objective and a spooky bingo plenary finish with 30 individual bingo cards! For more great resources and lessons visit my shop here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits: the images used in this work are COPYRIGHT FREE and can be found here: https://pixabay.com/en/photos/haunting/ https://pixabay.com/en/foggy-pathway-road-fog-landscape-1082224/ )