A lesson based on 'A Monster Calls' that is a nice way to start thinking about writer's craft and story structures before reading the novel. Full lesson plan on the first slide, and no printing required. Atmosphere suggestions on slide 1 encouraged!

<p>A lesson (or two for lower ability students) which focuses on the first page of ‘A Monster Calls’ by Patrick Ness, and how the language impacts the reader. The lesson carefully scaffolds to a writing task and is differentiated for three ability groups, there are also timers on most slides which can be set to any time needed.</p>

This is a version of Monopoly which tests students' knowledge of the poem 'London' by William Blake. It encourages students to think hard and test their skills in a competitive environment where students feel like they're gaining 'real rewards' from answering questions as their Monopoly bank balance increases. The game is split into 5 main categories which it tests pupils on: Imagery, Language, Effect, Structure and Meaning. All pieces with clear printing and game play instructions included.

Fun poster with 173 ways to say went, to encourage better vocabulary in lessons. Publisher and PDF versions.