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Introduction to Writing
This bundle features introductory lessons on the following areas:
Travel Brochure Writing
Imaginative Writing
Play Script Writing
Writing to Argue and Persuade
Introduction to Writing to Argue and Persuade
This is an introductory lesson aimed at introduces students to some of the techniques used in writing to make a text more persuasive/argumentative.
There will be opportunities in the lessons for students to construct their own persuasive paragraphs as well as critiquing example paragraphs/sentences in terms of effectiveness.
This would be a useful lesson to introduce students to this idea before looking at more complex aspects of this writing style.
Lesson outcomes:
1. Identify similarities and differences between persuading and arguing
2. To examine the technique of using exaggeration in writing to argue and persuade.
3. To examine the technique of the rule of three when writing to argue or persuade.
Introduction to Imaginative/ Creative Writing
This lesson introduces students or can act as a refresher for students on how to write imaginatively.
Students will recap the terms: Alliteration, Simile, Metaphor and Adjectives and will use these terms to analyse examples of imaginative writing, guiding them into choosing an imaginative writing task in order to produce their own piece.
The lesson objectives are:
1. To recap writing to imagine, explore and entertain
2. To consider how to approach imaginative tasks
3. To practise responding to imaginative tasks
Brazil, Comprehension, Online Research Hunt-Lets Visit Brazil
This lesson is based upon Brazil and has been written in a style which allows the students to explore the country.
They will be using their reading, research and ICT skills by finding out facts on the internet and recording them.
They will be asked questions which use their literacy/English skills, as well as comparing Brazil to their own Country- building up their awareness of diversity. Students will be looking at the symmetry of the Brazilian flag to enhance their mathematics/numeracy skills.
You may wish to use the accompanying handout for lower ability learners, but higher ability learners could be asked to record the information in a format of their own choice, in greater detail.
The lesson also covers locating Brazil on a map.
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Supply Teacher/Cover Supervisor Bundle
There are a range of resources in this bundle which can be delivered to students of many abilities from 11-16. Some resources are also applicable to A-Level students. They cover; study skills, English and a range of PSHE/tutorial topics which require little planning.
The price of this bundle means that you are getting each resource for less than £1
SM, SN, and SP Spellings
This is a worksheet created for SM, SN, SP spellings,
The activity features a gap fill activity where students read the sentence and put the correct spelling in, This will support students in understanding the meaning of the word and not just being able to correctly spell the word.
There is also an activity where students play teacher to correct the incorrect spellings.
Extension activity: students use the spellings in their own sentences.
The Meaning of Texts
This lesson is aimed at classes who are analysing texts, inferring and deciphering meanings from texts.
There are whole class activities and independent activities based around non-fiction and fiction texts.
The lesson has been created to get students thinking about what writers mean, taking their reading further than comprehension level.
New Class Bingo
Bingo game to encourage students to communicate and get to know each other. Basic template with statements which can be adjusted to fit the group.
Students could write some sentences about the students they met as a follow up activity.
FS English Exam Guide
This is an FS English Level 1 Guide to inform students about the exams and what they will consist of.
Reading Comprehension-Primates Facing Extinction
This worksheet contains a short extract adapted from the CBBC News website which will inform students about why primates are facing extinction.
Questions then follow which focus on some of the terms used in the text, maths is embedded through the use of data in the text and a question based on this, students will also be asked to explain some of the reasons for extinction from the text.
The worksheet is set out in a easy to follow format and could be ideal for a cover lesson or to start a lesson.
My Summer Holiday
Students are instructed to write a short statement about their holiday and to decorate with pictures to reflect what they did.
English Revision
An array of Functional Skills English worksheets
Equality and Diversity in Society
A succinct resource which prepares students to debate the importance of equality and diversity within society, asking pertinent questions about whether these are the most importance principles or not. Students will also debate the negatives and intended positives of discrimination e.g. guaranteed interview schemes.
This will help students to work as part of a team and develop their skills in constructing arguments.
Cover and Speculative Letters
These worksheets provide students with detailed guidance about how to write effective speculative and cover letters in order to secure future employment.
There are activities incorporated into these worksheets designed to get students to consider their skills and attributes, supporting them in producing unique employment letters to impress prospective organisations.
Reading Comprehension-Japan
This reading comprehension surrounds information about the geography of Japan and some interesting facts about the lifestyle. Students will answer 6 open/closed questions based on the text. Maths has been embedded into the text with a question centred on this, as well as opportunities for students to be independent thinkers.
Reading Comprehension-South Sudan Famine
This reading comprehension summarises the key points of the current famine which has been declared in South Sudan. This reading comprehension has been designed to keep young people up to date with current news topics and global issues.
The questions are focused around the content of the text, language choices used and inference. There is also an extension for more able learners of which you will need access to the internet for.
Reading Comprehension-Donald Trump's Travel Ban
This reading comprehension worksheet covers Donald Trumps Travel, who it means for the USA and discusses who will be effected.
Students will answer both open and closed questions on the article, including a question about their opinion on the Travel Ban. This could lead into a class discussion on either Syria/Refugees, conflict of interests etc.
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Back to school/getting to know you
Resources for use either during the first week of term or with new classes.
Activities centred around icebreaking, communication skills and developing spoken/written English.
Can used to initiate class discussions on diversity, citizenship and school preparedness.
IAL WORD ENDING SPELLINGS AND COMPREHENSION
This is a worksheet created for IAL word endings,
The activity features a gap fill activity where students read the sentence and put the correct spelling in, enhancing their comprehension and stretching their vocabulary. This will support students in understanding the meaning of the word and not just being able to correctly spell the word.
There is also a word unscrambling activity where students have to work out the correct spelling.
Extension activity: students use the spellings in their own sentences.
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Application Forms and Cover Letters
This bundle contains a detailed activity booklet on everything students need to know about letter writing, as well as handouts and a basic session plan which can be adapted to fit your organisation.
The second resource is a worksheet focused around speculative and cover employment letters which includes student activities.
Finally, there is also a comprehensive activity designed to inform students about where to look for jobs.