Welcome to the PS Training Services resource shop.
There are a mixture of English Language, English Literature and Mathematics resources in this shop.
These resources have been developed throughout my teaching career, which has included:
* Secondary School teaching (English Language, Literature, Mathematics) in the UK and New Zealand
* Private Tutor for 4+ years (ages 8 - adult)
* Adult Education Teacher for 5+ years
A variety of resources are available, including paper based and digital.
Welcome to the PS Training Services resource shop.
There are a mixture of English Language, English Literature and Mathematics resources in this shop.
These resources have been developed throughout my teaching career, which has included:
* Secondary School teaching (English Language, Literature, Mathematics) in the UK and New Zealand
* Private Tutor for 4+ years (ages 8 - adult)
* Adult Education Teacher for 5+ years
A variety of resources are available, including paper based and digital.
Fill in the blanks quiz on homophones. Sheet with blank spaces for students to fill out, plus an answer sheet for teachers to use. Ideal for KS2 and KS3.
I have also used this with lower ability KS4 and with Functional Skills students.
Sample exam style questions focusing on the characters of Bassanio, Antonio and Portia in The Merchant Of Venice. Can be used as discussion points or practice essay questions.
Suitable for GCSE, IGCSE, and A-Level.
During the EU referendum, the electoral commission and the Government sent out booklets to explain the positions of both campaigns.
These powerpoints deconstruct both booklets, looking at:
* Presentation techniques
* Layout and format
* Language choices
* Use of persuasive techniques
* Fact, Opinion and Bias
Used with L1 and L2 learners for Functional Skills, and for private tuition students preparing for GCSEs.
Simple PowerPoint which explains the differences between expressions, equivalencies, equations and formula.
Also includes a refresher on switching signs between +/- when moving sections across an = sign
Good introduction for algebra at KS3, or for revision at KS4.
A selection of 'Real Life' mathematics activities, focusing on identifying the best value and prices for every day goods such as bread, kitchen spray, baked beans and cola.
A Functional Skills Workbook which compares the cost of buying bread vs buying and using a breadmaker.
Includes work on:
Money and Special Offers
Metric Measurements - Using and Converting
Using and Filling Out Tables
Ratio
Recommendations based on calculations
These resources are basic handouts that I developed in order to teach a selection of poems by WW1 poets to KS3/KS4 students
The poems/poets included are:
Siegfried Sassoon - Glory Of Women
Wilfred Owen - Dulce Et Decorum Est
Lawrence Binyon - For The Fallen
There are information sheets on all of the poets and their lives/backgrounds, and one extra on Hedd Wyn, the Welsh Bard who died in WW1.
Lawrence Binyon's poem is not included in many anthologies, but it will be familiar to some students as a part of it is read out during memorials at the national and local cenotaphs.
"They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn them"
There is a comprehension exercise on Wilfred Owen's summary document, which ties into inference and reading between the lines, as well as a copy of Siegfried Sassoon's declaration against the war, which was read out in Parliament and published in many national news papers at the time.
There are also some WW1 posters and an information sheet on the poisonous gases used in WW1, to support understanding in the poems by Sassoon and Owen.
A useful grading taxonomy for observing lessons and providing feedback to:
Teacher Trainees
Teachers
This is an excellent OFSTED preparation tool, giving people an idea of the taxonomy that OFSTED use within their feedback and reports.
A two page booklet on Infection Control, designed for Health and Social Care apprenticeship delivery.
I got fed up of seeing such miserable factsheets, so I decided to make a slightly more funny one.
A quick summary of legislation and requirements regarding Hazardous Substances. Useful for World Of Work/Workbased Learning sessions, and for those on apprenticeships and work based training courses.
Powerpoint resource explaining the difference between Your and You're.
Learning Objective - to be able to tell the difference between the two homophones and identify the correct usage for each one
Suitable for:
KS2 Teaching
KS3 Teaching/Revision
KS4 Revision
Adult Learners - Functional Skills L1 and L2
Can be displayed as a PowerPoint or turned into a printed handout for reference
Powerpoint resource explaining the difference between Where, Were, We're and Wear
Learning Objective - to be able to tell the difference between the four homophones and identify the correct usage for each one
Suitable for:
KS2 Teaching
KS3 Teaching/Revision
KS4 Revision
Adult Learners - Functional Skills L1 and L2
Can be displayed as a PowerPoint or turned into a printed handout for reference
Powerpoint resource explaining the difference between To, Too and Two
Learning Objective - to be able to tell the difference between the three homophones and identify the correct usage for each one
Suitable for:
KS2 Teaching
KS3 Teaching/Revision
KS4 Revision
Adult Learners - Functional Skills L1 and L2
Can be displayed as a PowerPoint or turned into a printed handout for reference
Learning Objective: To understand how negative mindsets can be passed from teacher to learner
This game is for teacher trainees, or for teachers taking part in CPD. It can also be used for assessors, teaching assistants and classroom volunteers.
The aim of the game is to get people to reflect on their own experiences in learning and consider how their attitudes to learning can impact upon their teaching style.
Negative 'teacher cliches' are highlighted and the negative impacts of these are discussed in the 'discussion points' handout, alongside suggested alternative phrases which foster a more positive learning environment.
The resource was designed specifically to look at negative attitudes towards mathematics, but could be adapted for any subject area if you know any alternative teacher cliches from your own department!
Pack includes:
PowerPoint
Instructions
Bingo Cards
Discussion Points handout
Bingo Caller's Card with all points revealed