Of Mice & Men - Chapter Five - 2024 “Of Mice & Men - Chapter Five” presents a captivating exploration of Steinbeck’s classic novel, designed to enrich students’ understanding and engagement. Through a variety of interactive tasks and thoughtful discussions, this resource encourages deep reflection and critical thinking. Engaging Activities: From quote hunts to discussion tasks, students delve into key themes and character motivations, fostering analytical skills and empathy. Vocabulary Enrichment: Expand students’ vocabulary with focused vocabulary tasks, promoting language proficiency and comprehension. Comprehensive Comprehension: Test students’ understanding with retrieval tasks and learning checkpoint quizzes, ensuring mastery of essential concepts. Interactive Learning: Encourage creativity and critical thinking with speaking, writing, and drawing activities, bringing the text to life in the classroom. Empathy and Analysis: Prompt discussions on the characters’ roles and moral dilemmas, encouraging students to consider whether Lennie is a victim or a villain, deepening their understanding of the narrative complexities. Accessible Support: With clear instructions and accessible content, this resource caters to diverse learners, including ESL students, fostering inclusivity in the classroom. Elevate your teaching of “Of Mice & Men” and inspire profound literary insights with “Chapter Five.” Download now to enhance your students’ learning experience! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Of Mice & Men - Chapter Four - 2024 “Of Mice & Men - Chapter Four” provides an immersive and comprehensive teaching resource to enhance your students’ understanding of Steinbeck’s timeless novel. Crafted with engaging activities and targeted support, this lesson pack facilitates active learning and promotes critical thinking skills. Dynamic Activities: From group discussions to writing tasks, students delve deep into the themes and characters of the novel, fostering analytical thinking and empathy. Character Exploration: Explore the complexities of Crooks, the African American stable buck, and his experiences of loneliness and discrimination through guided tasks, encouraging deeper understanding. Interactive Learning: Engage students’ creativity and comprehension with drawing tasks, vocabulary activities, and reading tasks that bring the text to life in the classroom. Language Development: Expand students’ vocabulary and language skills with focused vocabulary tasks, fostering linguistic proficiency and confidence. Comprehensive Comprehension: Assess students’ understanding with retrieval tasks and learning checkpoint quizzes, ensuring mastery of key concepts and themes. Accessible Support: With clear instructions and accessible content, this resource caters to diverse learners, including EAL students, fostering inclusivity and participation. Elevate your teaching of “Of Mice & Men” and ignite a passion for literature in your classroom with “Chapter Four.” Download now to enrich your students’ learning experience! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

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Of Mice & Men - Chapter Two - 2024 Enhance your students’ understanding of Steinbeck’s classic with “Of Mice & Men - Chapter Two” a comprehensive TES resource designed to support learners of all abilities. Product Description Engaging Activities: Dive into the text with discussion tasks, vocabulary tasks, and structured writing activities to develop comprehension skills. Character Analysis: Explore new characters such as Candy and Curley through guided tasks, fostering deeper understanding and critical thinking. Interactive Learning: Encourage active participation with reading tasks and a watching task, allowing students to visualize key scenes and events. Supportive Learning Environment: Designed to meet the needs of EAL learners, this resource provides clear instructions and accessible content. Comprehension Checks: Test understanding with retrieval tasks and a learning checkpoint quiz, ensuring students grasp key concepts and events. Worried if the language is pitched appropriately for your group? Check out this text sample: ‘The Dust Bowl was a time when a lot of land in parts of the United States turned very dry and dusty. The soil blew away in the wind, causing big dust storms. These dust storms made it hard to grow crops and live on the land. It happened mainly in the 1930s.’ Elevate your teaching of “Of Mice & Men” with this comprehensive lesson pack, promoting engagement and understanding in your classroom. Ready to enhance your teaching? Download “Of Mice & Men - Chapter Two” today! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

**Of Mice and Men - Chapter One - 2024 ** Dive into Steinbeck’s world with “Of Mice & Men - Chapter 1,” an engaging TES resource crafted for English teachers working with low-ability and EAL pupils. Product Description Simplified Vocabulary: Key terms broken down for better understanding. Character Exploration: Creative tasks to visualize and describe George and Lennie. Structured Activities: Guided reading and writing tasks to build comprehension. Supportive Format: Designed to aid EAL learners with clear, concise instructions. Ideal for making the classic tale accessible and relatable, fostering a supportive learning environment for all students. Worried if the language is pitched appropriately for your group? Check out this text sample: ‘The Dust Bowl was a time when a lot of land in parts of the United States turned very dry and dusty. The soil blew away in the wind, causing big dust storms. These dust storms made it hard to grow crops and live on the land. It happened mainly in the 1930s.’ Don’t despair; download this excellent and insightful lesson pack today! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

**Of Mice and Men - Introduction & Context - 2024 ** Explore the Great Depression with ‘Of Mice & Men - Introduction & Context’ an essential resource designed for English teachers guiding low-ability and EAL pupils through Steinbeck’s classic. Highlights: Engaging Activities: Interactive tasks make learning history and literature fun. Key Vocabulary Support: Simplified explanations of era-specific terms. Comprehensive Content: Covers crucial historical context with student-friendly language. Cultural Relevance: Links literary themes to the economic realities of the 1930s. Perfect for scaffolding learning and providing a solid foundation for understanding ‘Of Mice and Men’. Worried if the language is pitched appropriately for your group? Check out this text sample: ‘The Dust Bowl was a time when a lot of land in parts of the United States turned very dry and dusty. The soil blew away in the wind, causing big dust storms. These dust storms made it hard to grow crops and live on the land. It happened mainly in the 1930s.’ Find this must-have teaching resource for a deep dive into literature and history on TES now! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Score with Grammar: A football-themed sentence fuctions lesson - 2024 Kick off engaging English classes with ‘Glitzy Grammar - Sentence Function Football’! A vibrant TES resource that combines the excitement of football with the essentials of grammar across 22 creatively curated slides. Perfectly suited to lower ability or disengaged pupils, it also encourages higher ability learners through a number of open ended tasks. Features: Diverse Activities: Enhance grammar with tasks like spotting mistakes and creative writing prompts. Interactive Learning: Football-themed tasks to engage students in identifying sentence functions. Comprehensive Coverage: Tackles statement identification, command creation, question formulation, and exclamation usage. Creative Expression: Encourages students to write with variety, using all sentence types effectively. Perfect for creating an interactive and competitive classroom atmosphere while reinforcing key grammar concepts! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Master the Art of Listening in Drama: A Comprehensive Teaching Unit - 2024 ‘Master the Art of Listening in Drama: A Comprehensive Teaching Unit’ is a valuable resource designed for primary and secondary school drama educators, aiming to cultivate active listening skills in their students. This unit, presented through an extensive series of slides, delves deep into the essence and techniques of effective listening within the context of drama. Key Highlights: Engaging Content: Over 27 slides filled with insightful lessons and practical activities. Interactive Exercises: Including “Tableau/Still Image,” “Traffic Lights,” and “Shape Shifter” to enhance listening skills. Skill Enhancement: Focuses on improving language comprehension, cultural awareness, pronunciation, intonation, and contextual understanding. Creative Application: Encourages creativity and critical thinking through role-playing and listening exercises. Adaptable for Various Learning Environments: Designed for easy integration into any drama curriculum. This unit is perfect for educators seeking to enhance their students’ listening abilities, a critical skill for both on-stage performance and everyday communication. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

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Introduction to Drama Unit - Introduction & Identity (2024) Embark on an educational journey into drama with our engaging, interactive lesson! Tailored for primary and secondary school students, this lesson is designed to introduce the fundamentals of drama with a focus on exploring personal identity. It includes: Interactive activities for understanding the essence of drama. Creative exercises for students to express their identities through theatrical concepts. Drama games to learn about stage directions and enhance class interaction. Reflective prompts to deepen students’ appreciation of drama as an art form. Ideal for fostering an inclusive, dynamic classroom atmosphere, this lesson is perfect for enhancing your drama curriculum and sparking a passion for the arts in your students. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

La Tomatina: An Exciting Non-Fiction Lesson for KS2/KS3 Immerse your students in the vibrant and festive world of La Tomatina with our engaging non-fiction lesson. Designed for KS2/KS3 students, this comprehensive lesson, delivered through Google Slides, offers a range of interactive activities to enhance word choice, comprehension, sentence structure, and paragraph development, all centered around the famous Spanish tomato-throwing festival. Why Choose the La Tomatina Non-Fiction Lesson? 1 - Engaging and interactive: Capture students’ attention with an exciting lesson that immerses them in the world of La Tomatina. 2 - Comprehensive language development: From vocabulary enhancement to video comprehension and paragraph writing, this lesson covers various English language skills. 3- Digital delivery through Google Slides: Conveniently access and deliver the lesson from anywhere, making it suitable for in-class or remote learning. 4 - Adaptable to different age groups: Tailor the tasks to meet the needs and abilities of your students. 5 - Encourages cultural appreciation and creativity: Foster an understanding and appreciation for diverse traditions, develop writing skills, and promote cultural exploration. Invite your students to celebrate La Tomatina through this engaging non-fiction lesson. Ignite their curiosity, enhance language skills, and foster cultural awareness. Purchase now and transport your students to the tomato-filled streets of Spain as they deepen their English language abilities! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Dodgeball: A Dynamic Non-Fiction Lesson for KS2/KS3 Get ready to bring the thrill of dodgeball into your classroom with our exciting and interactive non-fiction lesson designed for KS2/KS3 students. Delivered through a Google Slides PDF, this comprehensive lesson offers a range of engaging activities to enhance word choice, comprehension, sentence structure, and paragraph development, all centered around the energetic sport of dodgeball. Why Choose the Dodgeball Non-Fiction Lesson? 1 - Engaging and interactive: Capture students’ attention with a dynamic lesson that immerses them in the world of dodgeball. 2 - Comprehensive language development: From vocabulary enhancement to video comprehension and paragraph writing, this lesson covers various English language skills. 3 - Digital delivery through Google Slides PDF: Conveniently access and deliver the lesson from anywhere, making it suitable for in-class or remote learning. 4 - Adaptable to different age groups: Tailor the tasks to meet the needs and abilities of your students. 5 - Encourages critical thinking and creativity: Foster an appreciation for non-fiction reading, develop writing skills, and promote analytical thinking. Bring the excitement of dodgeball into your classroom with our engaging non-fiction lesson. Ignite student enthusiasm, enhance language skills, and foster a love for learning. Purchase now and inspire your students to embrace the spirit of dodgeball while honing their English language abilities! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Dive into the Deep: An Exciting Shark Non-Fiction Lesson Discover the fascinating world of sharks with our engaging and immersive non-fiction lesson designed specifically for KS2/KS3 students. Delivered through a Google Slides PDF, this comprehensive lesson offers a range of interactive activities to enhance word choice, comprehension, sentence structure, and creative expression, all centered around the captivating theme of sharks. Why Choose the Dive into the Deep Shark Non-Fiction Lesson? Engaging and interactive: Capture students’ attention with a captivating lesson that brings the world of sharks to life. Comprehensive language development: From vocabulary enhancement to reading comprehension and creative writing, this lesson covers various English language skills. Digital delivery through Google Slides PDF: Conveniently access and deliver the lesson from anywhere, making it suitable for in-class or remote learning. Adaptable to different age groups: Tailor the tasks to meet the needs and abilities of your students. Encourages critical thinking and creativity: Foster a love for non-fiction reading and inspire creative expression through poetry. Dive into the Deep and explore the awe-inspiring world of sharks with our engaging non-fiction lesson. Spark curiosity, enhance language skills, and ignite a passion for learning. Purchase now and take your students on an unforgettable journey beneath the waves! Want to check if the reading text is suitable for your pupils? Here’s a sample below: ‘Sharks are fascinating creatures that inhabit the oceans. They are known for their sharp teeth and unique bodies that help them swim swiftly through the water. Let’s learn more about these magnificent creatures and test your understanding with some comprehension questions! Sharks come in various shapes and sizes. Some, like the great white shark, can grow up to 20 feet long. Their bodies are designed for speed, allowing them to chase their prey effortlessly. Sharks have many rows of teeth, which they use to catch and tear their food.’ Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

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Discover a captivating English lesson on escape rooms, specially designed for reluctant readers and writers. This engaging resource effortlessly enhances reading and writing skills while introducing the weirdly wonderful world of escape rooms. Through interactive activities and exciting content, students will delve into the history, music, and cultural diversity of this renowned international song contest. Unlock your students’ potential with this fun and dynamic lesson, fostering a love for learning through the magic of escape rooms. Ignite their curiosity, expand their vocabulary, and empower their communication skills with this captivating educational experience. Ideal for teachers seeking innovative ways to support and engage their students. This resource includes - A 20 slide booklet / presentation A range of activities to support reading, writing and communication skills Engaging images and a linked video to ignite interest A FREE selection from the word game, Vocablocks Want a sample of the text to check if it is suitable for your pupils? Just look below! ‘Have you ever heard of an escape room? It’s a real-life adventure game where a group of people gets locked in a themed room and must find clues, solve puzzles, and work together to escape within a certain time limit. Imagine being in a room filled with mysteries and secrets waiting to be unraveled!’ Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Discover a captivating English lesson on Eurovision, specially designed for reluctant readers and writers. This engaging resource effortlessly enhances reading and writing skills while introducing the colorful world of Eurovision. Through interactive activities and exciting content, students will delve into the history, music, and cultural diversity of this renowned international song contest. Unlock your students’ potential with this fun and dynamic lesson, fostering a love for learning through the magic of Eurovision. Ignite their curiosity, expand their vocabulary, and empower their communication skills with this captivating educational experience. Ideal for teachers seeking innovative ways to support and engage their students. This resource includes - A 20 slide booklet / presentation A range of activities to support reading, writing and communication skills Engaging images and a linked video to ignite interest A FREE selection from the word game, Vocablocks Want a sample of the text to check if it is suitable for your pupils? Just look below! ‘Eurovision is an international song contest that brings together countries from across the world, mostly European countries. It started in 1956 and has been watched by people ever since. The contest features talented performers from each country that takes part, who perform original songs on a grand stage. The event is broadcasted live on television and reaches millions of viewers.’ Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

A short stories unit of exciting lessons that support pupils in identifying the skills necessary for analysing short stories in all their shapes and forms! Throughout this unit, students are not only introduced to a variety of fascinating short story texts from around the world, but provided with the skills to decipher and discuss a range of devices related to content, structure, language and form. This works perfectly as a linking unit for GCSE/IGCSE unseen texts or simply as a series fun, memorable and useful KS3/KS4 English unit which teaches pupils to be critical readers and writers. ‘Inspiring’ and thought provoking resources; these will enable pupils to connect with their learning and improve further in a variety of areas. Pupils will engage with stories such as . . . Lather and Nothing Else, Hernando Téllez One of these Days, Gabriel García Márquez A Sound of Thunder, Ray Bradbury Dead Man’s Path, Chinua Achebe This pack includes: -Six weeks worth of lessons, each with their own associated resources and videos. A range of carefully currated writing support sheets which cater to a range of abillities. -A number of scaffolded tasks and challenges which increasingly ask pupils to consider the skills necessary for strong reading and writing analysis. -An clear scheme of work which alleviates your stress by alllowing you to focus on delivering dynamic lessons! -Relevant and interesting stories that pupils will be fascinated by, these stories have been carefully selected to showcase a range of diverse writers. Want to preview to ensure the texts are accessible for your pupils? Here’s a sample from the first story! ‘He came in without a word. I was stropping my best razor. And when I recognized him, I started to shake. But he did not notice. To cover my nervousness, I went on honing the razor. I tried the edge with the tip of my thumb and took another look at it against the light. Meanwhile, he was taking off his cartridge-studded belt with the pistol holster suspended from it. He put it on a hook in the wardrobe and hung his cap above it. Then he turned full around toward me and, loosening his tie, remarked, “It’s hot as the devil. I want a shave.” With that he took his seat.’ Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Engage your students with this comprehensive War of the Worlds lesson that delves deep into the writer’s craft and context of the story. This 19-page lesson includes 25 tasks that are designed to help students develop their analytical and critical thinking skills. The lesson comes with a free analytical paragraph writing support sheet, making it easy for students to structure their writing and organize their thoughts. In this lesson, students will explore two different extracts from War of the Worlds and analyze the writer’s craft, including language, tone, and literary devices. They will also learn about the context of the story, including the historical and social factors that influenced H.G. Wells’ writing. By the end of the lesson, students will have a deep understanding of the story and its themes, as well as the skills to write analytical paragraphs and essays. This War of the Worlds lesson is perfect for middle and high school students and can be used in both classroom and remote learning environments. It is aligned with AQA standards and is designed to meet the needs of a variety of GCSE curriculums. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage your students and help them develop their analytical and critical thinking skills with this comprehensive lesson. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3