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Fully resourced and differentiated 2 x 1 hour PSHE lessons in which students consider the causes of food insecurity and consider possible solutions to it.
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An engaging and detailed lesson to teach students how to approach the summary question in their reading paper for the CIE 0500 English First Language specification. In this resource is an original exam script which students practise answering.
This resource contains:
A ready-to-teach powerpoint with printing and teaching instructions.
An example summary question/extract and the mark scheme
A revision handout so that students can practise the four step method for approaching this question.
This has been updated according to the 2024 specification change.
Learning Objective: Write an effective summary.
Learning Outcomes:
Students will understand how to meet the requirements of the mark scheme for the summary writing question.
Students will experience a ‘walking mock’ of how to approach the summary writing question.
Students will practise applying the mark scheme by using peer assessment.
Lesson Outline:
Do it now: Think, pair, share: What are the key skills needed for writing a summary?
Starter: Overview of the exam question, skills and marks.
Task 1: Modelled and scaffolded summary task divided into four steps. For the final step, students should be given 15 minutes to write their answer.
Task 2: Scaffolded peer assessment - students assess multiple other examples so that they can see a range of answers.
Task 3: Self-reflection
Leaving question: What questions do you still have about writing a summary?
Freebies:
A free lesson giving an overview of CIE 0500 Language Paper One here.
A free lesson giving an overview of CIE 0500 Language Paper Two here.
Free marking templates for CIE 0500 here.
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An engaging and detailed lesson to teach students how to approach the directed writing question in paper 2 for the CIE 0500 English First Language specification.
This resource contains:
A ready-to-teach powerpoint with printing and teaching instructions.
An original example directed writing question with two insert texts provided.
A revision handout so that students can can revise how to approach this question.
Learning Objective: Understand how to approach the paper 2 directed writing task
Learning Outcomes:
Students will understand what the directed writing task looks like and what is assessed on the mark scheme.
-Students will be introduced to a five step writing guide for this question.
Lesson Outline:
Do it now: What is directed writing? Discuss with your partner?
Starter: What does the question look like and what is the mark scheme?
Main task: Five step guided directed writing.
Discussion Plenary: What questions or concerns do you still have about directed writing?
Freebies:
A free lesson giving an overview of CIE 0500 Language Paper One here.
A free lesson giving an overview of CIE 0500 Language Paper Two here.
Free marking templates for CIE 0500 here.
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This lesson unlocks the complexities of the ending of* Macbeth*. This resource focuses on the play’s powerful conclusion, helping students grasp how key themes are resolved and the characters’ journeys culminate. This is designed for Key Stage 4 or for Key Stage 3 as they develop the skills needed for GCSE/IGCSE English Literature.
Learning Objective: Understand the ending of Macbeth and how key themes are resolved.
Learning Outcomes:
Students will comprehend the events of Act 5, Scenes 6–9.
Students will analyse Macbeth’s character arc and how Shakespeare uses this resolution to comment on unchecked ambition.
Students will evaluate the play’s ending by discussing themes, the role of prophecy, and the moral implications of Macbeth’s downfall.
Lesson Outline:
Do it now: Students summarise the key characters journeys in the play in one sentence each.
Starter: Discussion questions anticipating the ending.
Activity One: Read Act 5 Scenes 6 to 9 and write a brief summary of each as you go.
Activity Two: Students complete comprehension and analysis worksheet followed by discussion of answers.
Activity Three: Class discussion of the moral message of the play.
Plenary: In one sentence, share your main takeaway from today’s lesson. Go round the class so that students can share their ideas.
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Designed for Confidence-Building: Helps students feel secure in their analysis of complex texts.
Ready to Use: Download and start teaching immediately with no prep required.
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This comprehensive, ready-to-teach Macbeth lesson focuses on how Shakespeare uses structure to create tension, specifically in Act 5. Ideal for Key Stage 3 or Key Stage 4 students studying Macbeth, this resource includes a PowerPoint, two worksheets, and a structured lesson plan designed to deepen students’ understanding of dramatic tension and structural analysis.
Learning Objective: Analyse how Shakespeare uses structure to build tension in Act 5.
Learning Outcomes:
Students will read and understand Act 5 Scenes 1-5 of Macbeth.
Students will analyse how Shakespeare builds tension in these scenes.
Students will apply Freytag’s Pyramid to the plot of Macbeth so far.
Students will discuss the imagery in Macbeth’s soliloquy.
Lesson Outline:
Do it now: Check understanding of Freytag’s pyramid.
Starter: Students complete Freytag’s pyramid worksheet for Macbeth so far.
Activity 1: Read and discuss Act 5 Scene 1 focusing on the change in Lady Macbeth.
Activity 2: Read Scenes 2-5 and complete worksheet to show how Shakespeare builds tension in each scene.
Activity 3: Brief analysis of Macbeth’s soliloquy.
Plenary: Students add any further examples of rising action to their Freytag’s Pyramid worksheet.
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Designed for Confidence-Building: Helps students feel secure in their analysis of complex texts.
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A detailed and ready-to-teach lesson to support students in their analysis of Act 4 Scene 1 of Macbeth. This engaging, interactive lesson allows students to act, analyse, and discuss this critical moment in Macbeth. This is great for key stage 4 students studying the play for GCSE/IGCSE or for key stage 3 students too.
**Learning Objective: **Analyse Act 4 Scene 1 of Macbeth
Learning Outcomes:
Students will understand the key events and themes in Act 4, Scene 1.
Students will analyse Shakespeare’s use of language and imagery.
Students will discuss the significance of the witches and their prophecies in Macbeth’s downfall.
Students will explore how Macbeth’s character evolves in this scene.
Lesson Outline:
Do it now: Think – Pair – Share on ‘what role do the witches play in Macbeth’s choices?’
Starter: A summary of the scene and content about its significance followed by three recall questions.
Activity One: Students perform the scene staging the scene and acting to evoke maximum fear in the audience followed by a discussion on what the apparitions represent.
Activity Two: Students complete a worksheet analysing the language in the scene. Discuss ideas afterwards.
Plenary: Write a three-sentence summary of the scene including the themes that are evident in it.
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A detailed and ready-to-teach lesson designed to take students through Macbeth Act 4 Scenes 2 and 3. Students will consider how Lady Macduff is the antithesis to Lady Macbeth and consider the theme of loyalty in the play. This resource is perfect for teachers looking for in-depth Macbeth lesson plans that foster critical thinking and analysis.
Learning Objective: Analyse Act 4 Scenes 2 and 3 of Macbeth
Learning Outcomes:
Students will read and understand Act 4 Scenes 2 and 3.
Students will understand how Lady Macduff is the antithesis to Lady Macbeth and that she represents the innocent people affected by Macbeth’s tyranny.
Students will complete a quiz to check their understanding of these scenes.
Lesson Outline:
Do it now: Write down as many adjectives as you can think of to describe Lady Macbeth.
Starter: Introduce Frayer Model of the noun ‘antithesis’ and introduce how Lady Macduff is the antithesis of Lady Macbeth.
Activity 1: Read Act 4 Scene 2 and students answer comprehension questions on the scene.
Activity 2: Students complete questions exploring how loyalty is presented in Act 4 Scene 2.
Activity 3: Reading and discussion of Act 4 Scene 3.
Plenary: Recall quiz on content from the lesson.
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Designed for Confidence-Building: Helps students feel secure in their analysis of complex texts.
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This detailed and ready-to-teach one-hour lesson guides students through Act 3, Scenes 5 & 6 of Macbeth. Perfect for developing inference and prediction skills, this resource is ideal for GCSE/IGCSE students and key stage 3 students.
Learning Objective: Develop inference and prediction skills when reading Macbeth Act 3 Scenes 5 & 6
Learning Outcomes:
Students will be introduced to the character of Hecate and understand her plans to meddle with Macbeth.
Students will complete comprehension questions on Act 3 Scene 5.
Students will find key quotes from Act 3 Scene 6.
Using the knowledge they have gained, students will make predictions about what will happen next in the play.
Lesson Outline:
Do it now: Wordsearch of character names in Macbeth.
Starter: Students design the set and character of Hecate to create maximum fear in the audience.
Activity One: Read and discuss questions based on Act 3 Scene 5.
Activity Two: Read a summary of Act 3 Scene 6. In pairs, students then read the scene and search for quotes which match the statements on the board.
Activity Three: Students write their predictions for the end of the play.
Plenary: Recall questions based on this lesson
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This comprehensive one-hour lesson is perfect for exploring the Banquo’s Ghost scene in Act 3, Scene 4 of Macbeth. Students will focus on key quotes and engage in close language analysis of this pivotal scene, making it ideal for Key Stage 3 and 4 learners. The lesson includes:
Abridged version of the scene for easier understanding.
Comprehension questions and group tasks to ‘explode’ quotes for detailed analysis.
Learning Objective: Analyse Key Quotes in Banquo’s Ghost Scene.
Learning Outcomes:
Students will read and understand Act 3 Scene 3 and an abridged version of Act 3 Scene 4.
Students will independently complete comprehension questions on Act 3 Scene 4 and share their ideas in a class discussion.
Students will practise close analysis of language by ‘exploding’ key quotes from the scene.
Lesson Outline:
Do it now: Think – Pair – Share recall questions from previous scenes.
Starter: Reading and discussion of Act 3 Scene 2.
Activity One: Students perform Act 3 Scene 4.
Activity Two: Students work in groups to ‘explode’ quotes from the scene and then carousel around to add to each other’s ideas. Then a discussion as a class.
Plenary: Students vote on the question - Was Banquo’s Ghost a ‘real’ ghost that only Macbeth could see? Or was it just a hallucination showing how Macbeth’s mind is deteriorating?
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Designed for Confidence-Building: Helps students feel secure in their analysis of complex texts.
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This engaging lesson explores Macbeth’s psychological descent in Act 3, Scenes 1 & 2. Students will analyse Macbeth’s increasing corruption and guilt, especially through key quotes like “full of scorpions is my mind.” This is ideal for students reading these scenes for GCSE/IGCSE or for key stage 3 students approaching the play.
This Resource Includes
A summary of Act 2, Scene 4 to discuss supernatural events.
Abridged readings of Act 3, Scene 1 & 2.
Comprehension questions and class discussions on Macbeth’s actions and moral descent.
Learning Objective: Analyse Macbeth’s Evil Descent in Act 3 Scenes 1 & 2.
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will read a summary and discuss the strange events in Act 2 Scene 4.
Students will independently and as a class explore Act 3 Scenes 1 and 2.
Students will consider how Macbeth is changing psychologically and consider his abhorrent behaviour.
Lesson Overview:
Do it now: Recall task about what the students know about the Jacobean beliefs in witches and the supernatural.
Starter: Students read summary of Act 2 Scene 4 and translate the Shakespearean English to work out the unnatural events that have been happening. Class discussion about what this means.
Activity one: Read an abridged version of Act 3 Scene 1 (worksheet). Students complete comprehension questions followed by class discussion.
Activity two: Class discussion on which is more evil: Macbeth killing the King or a friend.
Activity three: Read and discuss abridged version of Act 3 Scene 2 and explore quote ‘full of scorpions is my mind’.
Plenary: Summarise Act 3 Scenes 1 and 2 in 2 sentences and draw a picture to represent the scorpion quote.
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Engaging and ready to teach one hour lesson to cover chapter sixteen of ‘The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas’ by John Boyne. This lesson teaches students the features of an obituary and then requires them to write an obituary about Grandmother.
Learning Objective: Write an obituary for Grandmother.
Learning Outcomes:
Bronze: List the features of an obituary.
Silver: Apply these features in writing an obituary.
Gold: Creatively infer details about Grandmother.
Lesson Outline:
Do It Now: What is an obituary? What are the steps for writing an effective one?
Starter: Reading focus on Grandmother.
Activity 1: What are the features of an obituary? Paired work.
Activity 2: Planning and writing an obituary.
Peer assessment
Plenary: How do you think Father feels about the death of his Mother?
Freebies:
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A complete practice CIE 0500 Language Paper 2 paper based on the specification and past papers. This includes an insert with an original question and texts. This can be used for mocks or exam preparation.Rubric not included so mark according to the specification mark scheme.
Paper 1 is available here.
CIE 0500 Freebies:
A free lesson giving an overview of CIE 0500 Language Paper One here.
A free lesson giving an overview of CIE 0500 Language Paper Two here.
Free marking templates for CIE 0500 here.
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A clear, detailed and ready-to-teach lesson on CIE 0500 Language Paper 1 Question 3 which assesses how students can find implicit meanings in a text and synthesise these into the writing of a creative response. In this resource is an original exam script with Text C as well as answers with explanations adapted from the mark scheme.
Learning Objective: Write an effective creative response for question 3 of Language Paper 1.
Learning Outcomes:
-Students will understand the assessment objectives and the mark scheme for Q3.
Students will be guided through a three-step approach of how to answer this question.
-Students will write an independent answer and self-assess their work against the mark scheme.
Lesson Outline:
Do it now: Think – Pair – Share: If an old lady was writing a letter to a friend, what tone/register would she use?
Starter: Overview of question requirements and mark scheme.
Task one: Modelling of how to approach the question with exam hints and a model answer.
Task two: Students independently write the end of the answer.
Plenary: Students self-assess their work against the mark scheme and write themselves a target for next time.
This resource has been updated according to the 2024 specification change.
Freebies:
A free lesson giving an overview of CIE 0500 Language Paper One here.
A free lesson giving an overview of CIE 0500 Language Paper Two here.
Free marking templates for CIE 0500 here.
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Enhance your students’ analytical skills with this comprehensive lesson on Macbeth, designed to deepen their understanding of Shakespeare’s use of tension, dramatic irony, and paradox. This 90-minute lesson (or two one-hour lessons) guides students through key segments of Act 1 Scenes 3 and 4, helping them unpick the Bard’s meaning with structured support and discussion prompts. Ideal for Key Stages 3 and 4, this lesson is perfect for exploring how Macbeth’s ambition begins to consume him as the witches’ prophecies unfold.
Resource Highlights:
27 Fully-Prepared Slides: All the resources you need for a complete, engaging lesson.
In-Depth Literary Analysis: Focuses on Shakespeare’s use of tension, dramatic irony, and the impact of the witches’ prophecies.
Teacher Support: Detailed discussion questions and provided answers ensure you can guide students effectively.
Learning Outcomes:
Comprehensive Understanding: Students will read and interpret key scenes from Acts 3 and 4.
Collaborative Analysis: Encourages group discussions and class engagement to deepen analysis.
Focused Literary Device Exploration: Students will learn to identify and explain the effect of literary devices such as dramatic irony and paradox.
Lesson Breakdown:
Do It Now: A quick 90-second recall on Jacobean beliefs in witches to set the context.
Starter: Introduce key literary terms, followed by a guided reading and discussion of Act 3, Scene 1, leading to a 100-word student summary.
Activity One: Delve into Act 3, Scene 4 with student-led discussions and summary writing.
Plenary: Students reflect on how Shakespeare builds tension, using key vocabulary to articulate their thoughts.
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Designed for Confidence-Building: Helps students feel secure in their analysis of complex texts.
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Engaging and ready to teach one hour lesson to cover chapter fifteen of ‘The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas’ by John Boyne. This lesson asks students to probe how they think Bruno would feel after betraying Shmuel to Lieutenant Kotler. They explore how to use figurative language and different sentence structures and then write a diary entry as Bruno.
Learning Objective: Write a personal response as Bruno.
Learning Outcomes:
Bronze: Consider the complex emotions that Bruno feels in this chapter.
Silver: Express these feelings using figurative language.
Gold: Use a range of simple, compound and complex sentences.
Lesson Outline:
Do It Now: How would you describe the feeling of guilt using figurative language?
Starter: Reading focus – how does Bruno feel? Students create a mind-map and use a thesaurus to build vocabulary.
Activity 1: Hot-seating as Bruno, Shmuel and Lieutenant Kotler.
Activity 2: Focus on simple, compound and complex sentences.
Activity 3: Write a diary entry as Bruno
Peer assessment
Plenary: What thoughts and feelings do you think Shmuel would have experienced during this same time period?
Freebies:
Two pre-reading lessons to introduce students to the context of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is available for free here.
A lesson on chapter 1 of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is available for free here.
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Introduce your students to the dynamic world of slam poetry with this fully resourced 90-minute lesson. Ideal for years 9 and above, this lesson can be easily adapted for younger students. The featured poem addresses the theme of addiction, making it more suitable for mature students, but a selection of alternative slam poems is included for flexibility.
What's Included:
* 20-Slide PowerPoint: Engaging presentation covering the history, evolution, and impact of slam poetry.
* Graphic Organiser: Helps students to mind-map and structure their slam poems effectively.
* Detailed Instructions: Step-by-step guidance on writing a slam poem, focusing on both creative and technical aspects.
* Curated Slam Poems: A range of recommended slam poems that can be used as substitutes, ensuring suitability for different age groups.
**Learning Objective:** Express Ourselves Through Writing Powerful Slam Poetry.
**Learning Outcomes:**
- Understand the conventions of powerful slam poems.
- Use a range of language and structural devices in my poem.
- Perform part of my poem for maximum impact.
**Lesson Overview**:
Do it now: Think-Pair-Share questions on Slam Poetry. With teacher-support, the class arrive at an inferred definition of slam poetry.
Starter: A teacher-guided history of slam poetry followed by 5 recall questions with answers provided.
Activity 1: Watch ‘21’ and discuss questions
Activity 2: Use graphic organizer to write down ideas and then begin writing slam poem
Plenary: Share most powerful line
Extension: Poems for further study
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Engaging and ready to teach one hour lesson to cover chapter fourteen of ‘The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas’ by John Boyne. This lesson requires students to practise STEAL analysis of Gretel and then write a personal response as her to explore who she is as a character.
**Learning Objective: **Use STEAL analysis to explore Gretel’s character.
Learning Outcomes:
Bronze: Find appropriate quotes from the text for effective analysis.
Silver: Infer details from the quotes.
Gold: Synthesise what you know about Gretel with your knowledge of context to write a personal response as Gretel.
Lesson Outline:
Do It Now: How would you describe Gretel? Vocabulary builder.
Starter: Reading focus – find quotes that describe Gretel.
Activity 1: STEAL analysis of Gretel followed by whole-class feedback.
Activity 2: Students choose a task to develop their understanding of Gretel.
Students share work
Plenary: How do you think that Gretel will change as a character as she continues to live at Auschwitz away from her friends?
Freebies:
Two pre-reading lessons to introduce students to the context of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is available for free here.
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Engaging and ready to teach one hour lesson to cover chapter eleven of ‘The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas’ by John Boyne. This lesson provides information about Eva Braun and her relationship with Adolf Hitler. Students synthesise information from the novel with the information provided about the couple to write a diary entry as Eva Braun. This could be used as a creative writing assessment.
Learning Objective: Synthesise information from the novel with knowledge about context to write a diary entry as Eva Braun.
Learning Outcomes:
Bronze: Incorporate details about Eva Braun into a diary entry.
Silver: Infer details about her from the text.
Gold: Add thoughtful and creative details to explore who Eva Braun was.
Lesson Outline:
Do It Now: Picture of Hitler with Eva Braun. How does this affect your opinion of Hitler?
Starter: Pre-reading discussion and questions followed by reading of chapter 11.
Activity 1: Mind map to plan for writing.
Activity 2: Diary writing task
Peer assessment
Plenary: Think-Pair-Share - Why has John Boyne included Eva Braun as a character?
Freebies:
Two pre-reading lessons to introduce students to the context of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is available for free here.
A lesson on chapter 1 of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is available for free here.
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A clear and ready-to-teach lesson on CIE 0500 Language Paper 1 Questions 1(a)-(e) which assess explicit and implicit meanings and comprehension skills. In this resource is an original exam script with Text A for questions 1(a)-(e) as well as answers with explanations adapted from the mark scheme.
Text A and the questions are included as a pdf for easy printing or as a word doc in case you wish to amend the layout (although the layout is based on the exam).
All the questions and answer scheme have been based on the Cambridge IGCSE First Language English 0500 syllabus and the questions have been worded so that they are similar/identical to the specification paper.
Learning Objective: Understand how to approach Q1(a)-(e) of language paper 1.
Learning Outcomes:
Students will practise answering question 1.
Through marking and discussing their answers, students will leave with a personalised goal of how to gain more marks for this section.
Lesson Outline:
Do it now: One minute challenge – how many reading skills can you name?
Starter: Explanation of what Q1(a)-(e) is assessing.
Main task: Students complete a practice assessment by reading Text A and completing questions 1(a)-(e)
Consolidation: Teacher goes through answers and troubleshoots any issues that arise. Hints and tips for gaining marks are given throughout.
Plenary: Class discussion – what have you learned about how to approach question 1(a)-(e). Students create a personalised target.
Freebies:
A free lesson giving an overview of CIE 0500 Language Paper One here.
A free lesson giving an overview of CIE 0500 Language Paper Two here.
Free marking templates for CIE 0500 here.
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An engaging and detailed PowerPoint containing 40 questions and answers to introduce students to the weird and wonderful life of William Shakespeare.
**The questions are split into four rounds, each containing 10 questions: **
Shakespeare’s life and family
Shakespeare’s character
Shakespeare’s writing
The Globe theatre
This could be used across a one hour or 90 minute lesson, or as a detailed starter across multiple lessons. It is aimed at key stages 3 and 4. After each round, students are prompted to mind-map what they have learned about Shakespeare.
30 slides in total.
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