A hybrid of two lessons I saw by Sue and Mac at Hayes School. Students overcome fear and caution in a Blooms enquiry into an unseen poem. Teacher cuts out attached questions and follows instructions on slides. I've included two poems for you to try. Student led most of the way.

Here are some slides which could help present a topic. Students fill in the speech/thought bubbles. Can be adapted for a ' fun' lesson. Feedback please !

Lesson examines whether students have made the correct choices so far. Easily adapted. Examines routines and worries that students may have.

A variation on hot-seating where ALL students can take part! Students have a chance to talk to Hamlet just before he kills Polonius. Adaptable to ANYTHING.

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

students hear an interview with a survivor of the Titanic sinking. They create their own notes which will form the basis of the rest of the lesson/subsequent lesson. The bare bones are here.

Students are given a problem to solve. Are two brains better than one ? Answer to problem included on slides. ( 3 litre/5 litre problem..illustrated).

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

students imagine if Disney did Steinbeck. Written answers to justify choice of dog. SEE ALSO The Great Catsby ----got to run with this one.

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

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

Adapted HEADLINE LESSON. Gives explicit instructions for newspaper story writing. The 5 Ws of Journalism plus a chance to answer questions.

H/W or Research tasks for students. 24ish questions on the DEEPEST, HIGHEST, LONGEST etc. Useful for starters/research in the library or at home.... tutor time activities etc

Lesson explores subjectivity and objectivity and takes the student on a little trip through his/her opinions.

Students ' sell' their plot ideas in an auction. You will need a post-it for each student. Some feedback please.

Students compare two historic eruptions.Create fact files, watch clips, present Venn diagram. Lasts two lessons.

Simple Maths trick as a starter.....asks students to EXPLAIN WHY.

Slide show of the poem for revision, enjoyment or introduction. Convenient and time-saving.

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

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