Illustrated slide show of the poem.

This lesson introduces the idea of Narrative Structure(see previous attachment). It takes them through the various stages and asks them to identify according to their own reading.

Students have an antipathy toward questions about texts. Here's an exercise with NO text. As they work their way through the questions, the actual,text becomes clearer. There's no right answer, but there are logical ones. Silent start/ one sentence answers and then ....write up the story to which THESE are the questions. Pass to partner and answer. Student led lesson.

Creative writing or speaking lesson. Students have to match owners with possible possessions. Can be used for drama as well. Success criteria included.

Lesson give pairs of students 15 quotations about Life etc and ask them to explain their meaning. Encourages expression and paraphrase.

Lesson shows students that writing need not be about the extraordinary but could be extraordinary writing about everyday things. Focusses on the senses and gives a visual prompt.

Lesson based on contemporary poem around the theme of TWIN Tower Attack. Worksheet and poem attached.

A lesson which focuses only on the sonnet spoken between them. Worksheet attached and ready to deliver.

Useful for revision or introduction to the poem.

Empathy lesson. Students receive a photo of a house/dwelling and write/speak about the person who lives there. Adaptable and versatile. Feedback pls :)

Lesson explores this question and asks how successful previous predictions have been. Video links included. Adaptable.

Students use a real press release about a lost wedding ring to produce an original piece of writing. Will need extra input but the idea is here.

Very short illustrated starter for the the poem. Revision and introduction.

Lesson 3 of a series about the novel: The Giver. More to come.

Part one of a 2 parter. Deals with structure of sonnet and gives a modern example. Ready to deliver.

Resource allowS user to randomly pick a poem from 170 different slides. Useful for instant lessons/cover lessons/discussions/homework/remote learning.

Illustrated slide show of the poem. One surprise at the end. Useful for introduction or revision. Did you know....?

Sequel to Antonyms. Worksheet included. Adaptable to all levels. Could be used with class reading book/novel to develop and extend vocabulary. Feedback, please :)

Part 2 (see awesome abstract noun lesson 1). Students begin to plan their story and create their hero's identity. Worksheet attached. Lesson includes recap of previous lesson.

Lesson uses resources from RSC learning zone to explore the opening scene. links to clips included and already to go.