This resource is a PowerPoint explaining the structure of a classroom debate using Cambridge debate organisation, with a grading criterion included. Slides also explain how to construct an argument when debating as a team, and a debate game ‘Sitting on the fence’ to help students practise. Debate structure: Simply choose a debate topic, divide the class in two teams with four judges. Judges watch debate, with each judge assigned to certain students to assess performance using criteria included on slide. Students debating each have assigned role, Introduction (introducing the debate topic), Debate points (arguing one relevant point in favour of their argument), and the Rebuttal (listens to opposing team and rebuts their ideas as final points). At end, judges given 5 minutes to determine which team has the most points. Teacher can moderate debate and time students to maintain flow of debate.

Powerpoint explaining how to analyse poetry using a mind-map to introduce analytical questions which students use to support independent analysis of poetry.

This resource is a PowerPoint explaining the structure of a classroom debate using Cambridge debate organisation, with a grading criterion included. Slides also explain how to construct an argument when debating as a team, and a debate game ‘Sitting on the fence’ to help students practise. **Debate structure: ** Simply choose a debate topic, divide the class in two teams with four judges. Judges watch debate, with each judge assigned to certain students to assess performance using criteria included on slide. Students debating each have assigned role, Introduction (introducing the debate topic), Debate points (arguing one relevant point in favour of their argument), and the Rebuttal (listens to opposing team and rebuts their ideas as final points). At end, judges given 5 minutes to determine which team has the most points. Teacher can moderate debate and time students to maintain flow of debate.

Student workbook with teacher powerpoint (answers to workbook questions included on Powerpoint). Workbook covers : Conventions of the Gothic Genre, writing, characters and Modern Gothic Genre Language Analysis : Personification, Similes and metaphors, Pathetic Fallacy Folklore - The Gytrash Frankenstein Dracula Edgar Allan Poe – The Tell-Tale Heart and The Raven The Demon Bench The Deserted House - Poem Analysis The Yellow Wallpaper Gothic Convention - Pastiche

Unit of work focusing on using modern, scientific language in English (B1-C1) using the topic of gene editing to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Focus on French BAC (1ere preparation for Anglais Monde Contemporain) however could be easily adapted to international and English curriculum. Introduction to course, vocabulary, concepts, and timeline of genetic discoveries CRISPR Designer Babies; Introduction and debate Designer Babies; Case studies and A Brave New World Genetically Modified Food Curing genetic disease Genetic Disorder Group Presentation

In this bundle of resources, focusing on newspaper journalism in the anglophone world, students explore how journalists can be ethical and biased when producing the news. These PowerPoints, divided into 6 seperate lessons, include a Speaking, Writing and Listening test organised as a presentation on a student chosen example of real world unethical behaviour by journalists and writing their own biased newspaper article.

Timecat - Chapter assessments and activities

Powerpoints that cover each poem with teacher annotations of language and structure devices Word document including each poem with space for student annotation Poetry Analysis powerpoint explaining how to analyse a poem Guided poetry analysis mind-map activity IGCSE essay writing for poetry introductory Powerpoint

Matilda - Chapters 1 - 7 assessments

Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - Chapter Assessments for chapters 1 to 11 Includes a workbook with introductory activities

Assessed Oral Presentation This resource includes a PowerPoint explaining to students how to structure their 3-5 minute presentation and the feedback sheet used by the teacher to assess their presentations out of 20 points.

This detailed powerpoint explains how to organise a linear debate, using the example debate topic ‘Which is better, book or movie?’. This debate style allows every member of the class to participate in the debate, not needing the class to be divided into smaller groups; this makes assessment of debate participation simple as each student speaks individually, but allows team group work to prepare arguments and rebuttals. This activity can easily be modified to any text or topic.