Lesson designed to review the essentials of grammar terminology. illustrated and with questions. Worksheet could be added.

illustrated slide-show of the sonnet with italics to help understanding. Do give feedback if useful !

For Year 8 (can be adapted upwards). Lesson deals with theodicy and give students practice at creating mind maps as well as adding details to create more interest. All content needed is on the slides. No photocopying needed.

All on one page.

21 words of the day for January. Students start your lessons copying the word, sentence and discussing the meaning. They then write a sentence of their own. Soon builds into a useful reference for further creative writing.

Students rewrite the sentence using the word in capitals. Ideal for EAL/ starter activity/literacy.

Innovative classroom activity for study of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. Students imagine a date with either of the protagonists. Whole lesson with h/w or extension. adaptable for any play/novel.

Number 10 in this series of lessons for years 7, 8 OR 9. Students have asked for shorter/more interactive material so this includes alternative media as well.

Lesson 4 in a series about Dystopian novel THE GIVER aimed at year 7s

Illustrated slideshow of the poem.

Part two leads the student to Shakespeare and the reasons behind writing.

A set of slides providing creative writing/speaking/drama based stimuli. Can be used over KS3 and 4.

Selection from BBC website all in one place. Designed to get students thinking.

A Ppt illustrating the poem by Duffy. Includes questions, activity and homework.

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.

Illustrated slide show of the poem.Useful as revision tool or introduction to the poem.

' A little Learning is a dangerous thing..' Students assess their colleagues' ability to answer some basic questions.....urban myths. Answers provided and plenty to do. Could stretch over many lessons. Why not involve research ?

OMAM. This is a context lesson and also contains the pdf text of the novel.

The O. Henry classic. Just a half hour’s worth. Questions and story on pdf but also link to story on line.

Students read first hand account of Black Death in Italy. Students answer questions. Answers on slides and photocopy.