Straightforward practice for explaining the effect of similes and metaphors. Illustrated.

A slideshow which asks students to think inside their OWN experiences and reminds them of some aspects of bullying. Use alongside the other Anti-Bullying week resources.

Very short Native American story. Does wonders. Adaptable for English, tutor time Assemblies and Behaviour groups.

1/2 of listening or reading or both. Add activities to suit. Year 8 and above.

A lesson designed to help students reflect on the answer to this question.

Lesson asks students to describe strange trees using similes, adjectives and metaphors. you'll need to adapt to the age group. Totally different but obvious, when you think about it !

Lesson for Year 8 but easily adapted as an introduction to thinking about future jobs. Illustrated and with activities included. No photocopying needed!

Lesson on how healthy eating and sleeping can affect learning. Adaptable .

Resource focusses on how rumours affect people. Includes useful story of how Socrates dealt with vicious rumours. Great for tutor time, assemblies and Citizenship. Feedback pls :)

Geography knowledge really but... goes around the world with picture and tests knowledge of countries, capitals, customs and doesn't involve a Simpsons video.

Lesson based on the amazing film ’ New Boy’. Expect tears and laughs and importantly, results . If nothing else watch the film and there’s a fantastic chance to make a difference with this resource…

50 questions with answers for form time. Runs itself but has plenty of scope to expand students' knowledge. They could write their own in pairs!

Illustrated slide-show of the poem. Animated. Has a greater impact this way. Could be shown with appropriate music.

Resolve to ensure your students know 21 Literary techniques with examples and a brief description of their effect. Ideal for a lesson starter/SETTLING ACTIVITY. Ilustrated.

Students complete front page of newspaper published on the day after the death of Romeo and Juliet. Essentially an AFL but also useful as revision aid. More to come.Print on A3 for best results.

Illustrated slide-show of the poem. Convenient.

Lesson one deals with origin of fossil fuels and their current usage. H/W task included. All set and ready to deliver. There will be more on this SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TOPIC.

Slide show of this beautiful poem with pictures. Mixed up young lady..but what a poem !

Students explore the wonderful world of the pun and create a piece of writing based on a genuine headline. Imagination and humour needed. Essentials are all here.

Part of a series of sonnet lessons. Ready to go.