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

8th lesson in the series aimed at year 7 remote learners who cannot manage a whole hour of focus. Who can ?

Number 9 lesson which deals with vocabulary and the beginning of Chapter 3. Aimed at year 7s who find a whole hour of focus too much. I do too.

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.

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 slideshow of the poem.

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

Slides to help create a lesson quickly. Tips included.

Number 11/12/13 in the series. See THE GIVER GUIDE for a comprehensive chapter summary and audio links.

Students answer questions on chapters 7-10 and read Chapt 11.

Roald Dahl’s GENESIS & CATASTROPHE. Some questions attached. Takes 1/2 hour.

Lesson asks students to interpret metaphors and create some of their own. Revision and introduction.

First lessons should leave students interested in finding out more about the subject. 15 facts and a worksheet ready to deliver. Add extra information if you want.

A simple way to generate ideas for story writing using six pictures and a coin. Suitable for any level, low or very high.

Go places without going places. A whole bunch of interesting train rides and walks etc you can make from the safety of your home. Students can write a diary of their travels.

Lesson covers the celebration of Elizabethan festivals and deals with the idea of misrule and confusion. Ideal as a context lesson.

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

Lesson examines some creation stories from a linked website and ask students to create their own from an imagined stone-age family point of view. Adaptable and illustrated.

A lesson based on material and ideas on the National Archive site. Students examine documents from the time and complete their own investigation into the plot and its outcomes.