Basic gap-fill activity on nouns.

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.

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.

This is is a full lesson with activities which goes over in detail interview preparation, how to prepare for 'killer' questions and interview techniques to name but a few. The PowerPoint lesson resource has detailed notes in the notes field to help with delivery. There is a session plan included which can be adapted to suit your organisations paperwork. Aims and Objectives: To identify what an interview is for To identify some common questions To know how to deal with a “Killer Question” To identify why people aren’t successful at interview. Full information handouts for students as well as a student self evaluation activity on interview skills have been provided also.

A comprehensive 9 page workbook on Application Forms and resources which contains activities and information on the following : 1. The Employers Perspective-Student put themselves in the position of the employer and decide who they would want to interview based on application forms 2. Key things to remember when completing application forms-room for student notes 3. Student checklist 4. How employers look through application forms e.g. searching questions 5. Transferable Skills Information 6. Transferable Skills Review Activity 7. Student Reflection/Evaluation

This is an introductory lesson into the features of travel brochures. There are activities and discussions for students to participate in throughout the lesson. This lesson could be used prior to students writing their own full travel brochure. The Objectives are: 1. Recognise features of Travel Brochures 2. Examine features of Travel Brochures and their Audiences 3. Write an extract of a travel brochure

This reading comprehension sums up the key points of the meeting between Theresa May and Donald Trump, the first meeting Trump had from another leader. Visually appealing document, easy layout. Students will answer a series of open and closed questions based on the article, the writing techniques, the vocabulary and what they would ask if they met Donald Trump or Theresa May. Challenges and Extension Activity included.

Starter activity consists of a card sort, sorting teddy bears with various words on into A-Z order. Students are then asked a series of questions based on the Teddy Bear Picnic theme to support them with a descriptive writing piece. Questions focus around grammar and punctuation in terms of capital letters, commas, full stops, exclamation marks and question marks. Card sort will need cutting after it is printed. Activities can be adjusted to suit various levels of learner.

A two part workshop style lesson based on presentation skills which was delivered across two days. It uses a health context, however, this can be adapted to any other subject area. The main lesson objectives are: To recap prior learning. To identify at least 3 poor presentation skills (starter activity). To reflect on areas of self-improvement in relation to presentation skills (self-audit). To utilize a strategy for planning an effective presentation. To deliver a professional presentation which delivers a clear message. The powerpoint contains student prompts for a carousel activity which will introduce them to the AMPM technique, and guidance on how to incorporate data into their presentations. All resources have been included, however you will also need two pieces of flipchart paper to enable students to mindmap 'Medium' and 'Message'. There is also minimal cutting needed for the presenter card sort which has also been included. The worksheet entitled 'audience' has also been included which completes the carousel activity. English, Maths, Employability and Equality & Diversity skills have been embedded throughout.

Students complete a worksheet with a student they do not usually work with or do not know. Ideal for encouraging students to talk to new people. This has also been used for a starter activity to provoke a discussion about students similarities and differences prior to looking at the 'We are Britain' Poems.

A basic worksheet with prompts for students to write and draw things about themselves to tell other students/teachers more about themselves. Students could exchange answers with other students.

A short activity, perhaps a starter aimed at Reception-Year 1 students.

This is a worksheet creates for SK and SL spellings e.g. ski, slip, skid etc. The activity features a gap fill activity which students will need to read in order to work out which word goes where. There are sometimes a couple of alternatives of words which could fit, making it more challenging for higher ability learners. The purpose of this activity was to help learners understand the meaning of words and not just be able to spell them. Extension activity included: students asked to use the words in their own sentences.

This reading comprehension covers the Sapphire Jubilee Queen Elizabeth II is currently celebrating. The reading comprehension asks open and closed questions about the text. In addition, their is a letter writing activity to the queen which makes up an extension activity for more able learners. Maths has been embedded into the comprehension.

This reading comprehension summarises the key points of Article 50 and Brexit in a way which is easy for younger people to understand. The questions are focused around the content of the text, an embedded maths questions and students opinion on whether they agree with the right to leave. There is also a challenge/extension for more able learners of which you will need access to the internet for.

This is a worksheet created for LY words (adverbs) and spelling. The activity features a gap fill activity which students will need to read in order to work out which word goes where. There are sometimes a couple of alternatives of words which could fit, making it more challenging for higher ability learners. The purpose of this activity was to help learners understand the meaning of words and not just be able to spell them. Extension activity included: students asked to use the words in their own sentences.

This lesson was inspired by the recent media coverage of Trump's comments to his employees regarding needing to "Dress like a woman'. This has lead to much debate on the news, internet, social media and so is a perfect opportunity to discuss why context matters when constructing an argument for or against an individuals comments, meaning of female and gender stereotyping. This lesson enables students to voice their opinion in a safe environment, use debate skills to argue their viewpoint, research the meaning and context on the internet, discuss media influences on how events have been portrayed. Students activities and extension activities have been included to provide an engaging session. English skills, Equality & Diversity, British Values and Study Skills embedded throughout. Applicable to a wide range of subjects.

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.