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I am a Secondary English Teacher on a mission - to produce the highest quality lessons I possibly can with the intention of saving precious time for teachers!
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TWITTER ISSUES Volume 2 - Correct MORE Spelling and Grammar of Celebrities!
TWITTER ISSUES - Correct the Spelling and Grammar of MORE Celebrities! This great bell ringer includes 25 more grammatically incorrect tweets from famous celebrities. Pop one on the board and get your students to correct them!
A mixture of spelling and grammar issues #Twissues on one fun PPT.
I made this into a TuesdayTwissue activity and the kids LOVE it!
This could also be used in any subject area for Literacy across the curriculum.
Half-Caste - John Agard (Edexcel Conflict Poetry Cluster GCSE 1-9)
A full lesson exploring the poem 'Half-Caste' by John Agard.
A Poison Tree - William Blake (Edexcel Conflict Poetry Cluster GCSE 1-9)
A whole lesson analysing the poem 'A Poison Tree' from the Edexcel Conflict Cluster (1-9 GCSE)
Includes language analysis, vocab, context and questions.
The Charge of the Light Brigade - Alfred Lord Tennyson (Edexcel Conflict Poetry Cluster GCSE 1-9)
A whole lesson analysing the poem 'The Charge of the Light Brigade' from the Edexcel Conflict Cluster (1-9 GCSE)
Includes language analysis, vocab, context and questions.
Exposure - Wilfred Owen (Edexcel Conflict Poetry Cluster GCSE 1-9)
A whole lesson analysing the poem 'Exposure' by Wilfred Owen from the Edexcel Conflict Cluster (1-9 GCSE)
Includes language analysis, vocab, context and questions.
Poppies - Jane Weir (Edexcel Conflict Poetry Cluster GCSE 1-9)
A whole lesson analysing the poem 'Poppies' from the Edexcel Conflict Cluster (1-9 GCSE)
Includes language analysis, vocab, context and questions.
Falling Leaves - Margaret Postgate Cole
A whole PowerPoint lesson on Falling Leaves by Margaret Postgate Cole, focusing on background, language analysis and context.
Edgar Allan Poe Paper Doll - Cut Out & Keep Everyone's Favourite Gothic Writer!
Why is a raven like a writing desk?
Because Poe wrote on both!
This is a cut-out-and-keep traditional paper doll of Edgar Allan Poe. See Poe in his pants, then dress him in his sombre suit.
Poe comes with a selection of accessories, including:
-A raven
-The Black Cat
-A realistic heart
-A skull
-A jester's hat
-A stack of his most popular books
-A speech bubble proclaiming 'Nevermore'.
The options with this product are limited only by your imagination. Have some fun with it while learning all about the strange and mysterious Poe.
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Lord of the Flies Activity Bundle
This bundle is chock-full of my bestselling Lord of the Flies activities, including graphic organisers, homework menus, vocabulary quizzes and fun activities.
Use it to consolidate knowledge or build research skills outside of class. Great for teaching boys!
Shakespeare's Macbeth Key Scene Worksheets - 13 Pages of Rigorous Questions!
Study Shakespeare's Macbeth using these high-interest, rigorous worksheets on key scenes! Packed full of tasks to inspire and engage both creatively and analytically, focusing on characters, plot, language and themes.
The sheets include focus on the following sections:
-The Witches
-Act 1 Scene 2
-Act 1 Scene 3-5 (two pages)
-Act 1 Scene 7
-Act 2 Scene 2 (two pages)
-Act 3 Scene 4
-Act 4 Scene 3
-Act 5 Scene 1
-Act 5 Scene 8 and 9
PLUS
Two pages of literary terminology and questions relating to their use in the play.
Enjoy using these resources for grabbing your students attention when studying the remarkable Scottish Play!
Conflict Poetry Homework Menu
This is a homework menu that may help students with researching poems surrounding the Conflict cluster as part of the Edexcel exam board, and giving some creative choices for further study.
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Word Birds Word of the Week Vocabulary Builder: 6th-12th Grade GROWING BUNDLE!
Welcome to Word Birds, a weekly lesson and resources to build higher-level vocabulary in your students.
These weekly lessons include the following:
• a single word plus definition as a PDF designed to be printed as a poster and displayed in your room
• a PowerPoint slide to accompany the poster, with an example of how to use the word in a sentence
• 6 entertaining task cards to get your students using the word in a variety of ways including my trademark comic strip!
• a Word Bird helpsheet explaining the differences between verbs, adjectives, nouns and adverbs.
• a record sheet to go in student exercise books to help them keep track of the words they have learned.
Most school years run for 38 weeks, but I’ve included 40 words in case you don’t fancy using any of them or you want to use them on other occasions too.
Each grade package includes:
40 slides in PowerPoint in both US and British English (80 slides total)
40-page PDF of words plus definitions for student handouts or posters (again in both US and British English)
6 mini task cards
1 record sheet
1 help sheet to be used as a student handout.
Take a closer look by clicking the “Preview” button above.
NOTE: This set will shortly include Word Birds for Year 11 and 12.
This product is for personal and classroom use. It is NOT for resale or any other commercial purposes.
MASSIVE Christmas Carol Revision Crossword! 50 Clues!
This is a massive 'A Christmas Carol' Crossword Puzzle for revision and consolidation - it is full of key quotes, characters, plot points and motifs.
It should take a considerable amount of time (and probably some research) to complete it, so would be perfect to set for homework or while you are working 1:1 with students.
Also includes a complete answer key so that you can check answers with ease.
MACBETH Character Revision - Who Am I? Flyswatter Review Game
This is a fun and exciting review game for Macbeth which comprises of 50 character clues.
Instructions for play:
Stick the character names to the wall or board.
Split the class into teams (two works best, but you can rotate players if you need more) and have them nominate a ‘swatter’ to begin. You will need something they can use to hit the character answer – a flyswat or paper plate works well.
As you read out each clue, the players race to find the correct character name on the board and be the first to hit it.
This works wonderfully for an end of study review, or for revision before an exam. I hope it brings as much enthusiasm to your classroom as it does to mine – happy playing!
Word Birds Word of the Week Year 6 High-Level Vocabulary Builder: 40 Lessons!
Welcome to Word Birds, a weekly lesson and resources to build higher-level vocabulary in your Year 6 students.
These weekly lessons include the following:
• a single word plus definition as a PDF designed to be printed as a poster and displayed in your room
• a PowerPoint slide to accompany the poster, with an example of how to use the word in a sentence
• 6 entertaining task cards to get your students using the word in a variety of ways including my trademark comic strip!
• a Word Bird helpsheet explaining the differences between verbs, adjectives, nouns and adverbs.
• a record sheet to go in student exercise books to help them keep track of the words they have learnt.
Most school years run for 38 weeks, but I’ve included 40 words in case you don’t fancy using any of them or you want to use them on other occasions too.
Package includes:
40 slides PowerPoint
40-page PDF of words plus definitions for student handouts or posters
6 mini task cards
1 record sheet
1 help sheet to be used as a student handout.
ALL RESOURCES ARE INCLUDED WITH US AND UK SPELLINGS.
Word Birds Word of the Week 11th Grade High-Level Vocabulary Builder:40 Lessons!
Welcome to Word Birds, a weekly lesson and resources to build higher-level vocabulary in your 11th Grade students.
These weekly lessons include the following:
• a single word plus definition as a PDF designed to be printed as a poster and displayed in your room
• a PowerPoint slide to accompany the poster, with an example of how to use the word in a sentence
• 6 entertaining task cards to get your students using the word in a variety of ways including my trademark comic strip!
• a Word Bird helpsheet explaining the differences between verbs, adjectives, nouns and adverbs.
• a record sheet to go in student exercise books to help them keep track of the words they have learnt.
Most school years run for 38 weeks, but I’ve included 40 words in case you don’t fancy using any of them or you want to use them on other occasions too.
Package includes:
40 slides in PowerPoint in both US and British English (80 slides total)
40-page PDF of words plus definitions for student handouts or posters (again in both US and British English)
6 mini task cards
1 record sheet
1 help sheet to be used as a student handout.
Take a closer look by clicking the “Preview” button above.
Lesson 3 Imaginative Writing: Character Contrast and Subversion - Miss Havisham
The third lesson in my imaginative writing SOW focuses on how Dickens subverts reader expectations through the character of Miss Havisham.
There is an extended descriptive piece of writing for students to complete.
Please note: You will need to download my free short story anthology from my store to use with this lesson.
Lesson 4 Imaginative Writing: Subversion using The Hypnotist
This lesson focuses on subversion as a literary device and uses an extract from the brilliant Young Adult novel 'The Hypnotist'.
There is a descriptive writing task and a peer assessment opportunity.
Please note: You will need to download a copy of my free short story anthology to use with this lesson.
Lesson 13 Imaginative Writing: Conan Doyle's 'The Brazilian Cat' - Reading
This lesson is part of an Imaginative Writing Scheme of Work focused on Science-Fiction and Dystopian short stories.
This lesson guides students through a reading of Arthur Conan Doyle's 'The Brazilian Cat'. There is a character study and focused questions. This is also an excellent example of a 19th Century text to prepare students for the GCSE requirement.
PLEASE NOTE:
You will need to download my FREE short story anthology for use with this lesson.
Lesson 20 Imaginative Writing: Supertoys Last All Summer Long by Brian Aldiss
This lesson is part of an Imaginative Writing Scheme of Work focused on Science-Fiction and Dystopian short stories.
This lesson guides students through a reading of Supertoys Last All Summer Long by Brian Aldiss. I usually complete this unit with a viewing of A.I. by Steven Spielberg.
PLEASE NOTE:
You will need to download my FREE short story anthology for use with this lesson.