An exciting and engaging resource that will help support the skills needed to develop ‘zoom lens’ writing, a crucial skill for narrative and descriptive writing with regards to P1, Q5! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning. This includes: -A scaffolded series of tasks that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content in a creative way. -An interesting text and relevant video (find the link in the PowerPoint!) that drives the lesson forward. -A unique narrative task that provides a clear link to the lesson’s focus. -A FREE writing mat to support narrative and descriptive writing skills. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

A stimulating and relevant ‘mini-mock’ style resource. It is particularly pertinent to AQA Paper 1, Q2/Q5: This resource also includes an array of ‘walkthrough’ tasks that aid pupil understand of the skills needed to answer this question. If you use it this way, I tend to follow this structure: #1 - Read the extract. Find out the meanings of any unfamiliar vocabulary and add these to the accompanying ‘word bank’ (10 minutes - 20 minutes) #2 - Complete the discussion tasks (S&L opportunity) and read the accompanying material (15 - 20 minutes) #3 - Annotate the extract for gothic conventions and language devices (10-15 minutes) #4 - Discuss the reading question and consider the tension graph (10 minutes) #5 - Pupils will plan their own response - Use this as an opportunity to meaningfully gauge pupil understanding (15 -20 minutes) The second ‘one sheet’ operates as a self-contained mock; it builds on the previous walkthrough material. This is a brief outline - Use these however you see fit! Please leave a review! :-) I’ll email you a free resource of your choice! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3 Tes paid licence

** AQA APPROVED ** An exciting and engaging resource regarding organ donation that will help support the skills needed to teach the construction of an article. Particular reference is made to writing an effective article; you can however tweak this as appropriate! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning: This resource can be used between with a range of age groups and is a perfect introduction or revision tool for ‘article’ writing. This includes: -A reflective picture engager that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content. -A number of scaffolded tasks which increasingly ask pupils to consider the skills necessary for article writing. -A unique and interesting article resource (find the link in the powerpoint!) that drives the lesson forward. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

** AQA APPROVED ** An engaging and exciting resource regarding modern advances in AI and deep fakes that will help support the skills needed to teach the construction of a compare / contrast response. Particular reference is made to writing an effective AQA response; you can however tweak this as appropriate. Perfect as a thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to reflect on the powerful applications of technology. This resource can be used between with a range of age groups and is a perfect introduction or revision tool for compare / contrast questions. This includes: -A reflective engager that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content through the medium of a fun game! -A number of scaffolded tasks which increasingly ask pupils to consider the skills necessary for constructing a compare / contrast response. -Unique and interesting articles / video resources (find the links in the powerpoint!) that drives the lesson forward. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

** GLITZY GRAMMAR ARE 40 - 60 MINUTE LESSONS THAT PACK AN ENGAGING PUNCH! ** An exciting and engaging grammar resource that will help support the skills needed to develop an understanding of the suffix -ed. This is explored through the medium of a witches and wizards focus! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning in a fun way and through the medium of magic. This includes: -A scaffolded series of tasks that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content in a creative way. -An interesting thematic focus that drives the lesson forward. -A unique range of images that provide a clear link to the lesson’s focus. -An insight into using the suffix -ed in a creative way! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s primary packs! <3

** GLITZY GRAMMAR ARE 40 - 60 MINUTE LESSONS THAT PACK AN ENGAGING PUNCH! ** An exciting and engaging grammar resource that will help support the skills needed to develop an understanding of closed compound words. This is inspired and explored through the visual lens of crafting games such as Minecraft! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning in a fun way and through the medium of crafting video games. This includes: -A scaffolded series of tasks that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content in a creative way. -Interesting tasks that are relevant and drive the lesson forward. -A unique range of images that provide a clear link to the lesson’s focus. -An insight into using direct speech correctly and in a creative way! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s primary packs! <3

** AQA APPROVED ** An engaging and exciting watch & write resource that explores The Yellow Wallpaper and its contextual concerns through the medium of an adaptation. This will help support the skills needed to engage with this text in a concise yet meaningful way. Perfect as a thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to reflect on this powerful text. This resource can be used between with a range of age groups and is a perfect introduction or as a revision tool. This includes: -A reflective range of task types that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content (discussion, notes, multiple choice and open-ended questions!) -An answer key to aid teacher understanding. -21 questions that engage with the text / video in different ways. -A unique and interesting video adaptation. -A beautiful printable three page PDF. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

** GLITZY GRAMMAR ARE 40 - 60 MINUTE LESSONS THAT PACK AN ENGAGING PUNCH! ** An exciting and engaging grammar resource that will help support the skills needed to develop an understanding of direct speech. This is explored through the medium of superheroes! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning in a fun way and through the medium of superheroes. This includes: -A scaffolded series of tasks that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content in a creative way. -Interesting tasks that are relevant and drive the lesson forward. -A unique range of images that provide a clear link to the lesson’s focus. -An insight into using direct speech correctly and in a creative way! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s primary packs! <3

Should we idolize celebrities and sports stars? An exciting and engaging resource that will help support the skills needed to teach P2, Q5. Particular reference is made to writing an effective article; you can however tweak this as appropriate! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning: This resource can be used between KS3-4 and is a perfect introduction or revision tool for article writing and P2, Q5. This includes: -A reflective and guided discusion engager that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content. -A number of scaffolded tasks which increasingly ask pupils to consider the skills necessary for P2, Q5. -A range of unique and interesting video resources (find the links on the powerpoint!) that drive the lesson forward. -A FREE writing mat with a range of writing devices needed to maximize marks! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

** GLITZY GRAMMAR ARE 40 - 60 MINUTE LESSONS THAT PACK AN ENGAGING PUNCH! ** An exciting and engaging grammar resource that will help support the skills needed to develop an understanding of simple, compound and complex sentences. This is explored through the lens of travel and trains! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning in a fun way and through the medium of trains. This includes: -A scaffolded series of tasks that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content in a creative way. -Interesting tasks that are relevant and drive the lesson forward. -A unique range of images that provide a clear link to the lesson’s focus. -An insight into using simple, compound and complex sentences correctly and in a creative way! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

** GLITZY GRAMMAR ARE 40 - 60 MINUTE LESSONS THAT PACK AN ENGAGING PUNCH! ** An exciting and engaging grammar resource that will help support the skills needed to develop an understanding of the past tenses. This is explored through the lens of travel and London! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning in a fun way and through the medium of London. This includes: -A scaffolded series of tasks that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content in a creative way. -Interesting tasks that are relevant and drive the lesson forward. -A unique range of images that provide a clear link to the lesson’s focus. -An insight into using the past tenses correctly and in a creative way! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

** GLITZY GRAMMAR ARE 40 - 60 MINUTE LESSONS THAT PACK AN ENGAGING PUNCH! ** An exciting and engaging grammar resource that will help support the skills needed to develop an understanding of the four sentence types. This is explored through the medium of mystical dragons! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning in a fun way and through the medium of dragons. This includes: -A scaffolded series of tasks that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content in a creative way. -Interesting tasks that are relevant and drive the lesson forward. -A unique range of images that provide a clear link to the lesson’s focus. -An insight into using sentence types correctly and in a creative way! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s primary packs! <3

** GLITZY GRAMMAR ARE 40 - 60 MINUTE LESSONS THAT PACK AN ENGAGING PUNCH! ** An exciting and engaging grammar resource that will help support the skills needed to develop an understanding of high frequency words. This is inspired and explored through the visual lens of ghosts and haunted houses! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning in a fun way and through the medium of spooky source materials. This includes: -A scaffolded series of tasks that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content in a creative way. -Interesting tasks that are relevant and drive the lesson forward. -A unique range of images that provide a clear link to the lesson’s focus. -An insight into using high frequency words correctly and in a creative way! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s primary packs! <3

** GLITZY GRAMMAR ARE 40 - 60 MINUTE LESSONS THAT PACK AN ENGAGING PUNCH! ** An exciting and engaging grammar resource that will help support the skills needed to develop an understanding of syllables. This is inspired and explored through the visual lens of drumming and samba! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with monosyllabic syllables and polysyllabic syllables in a fun way and through the medium of music and beats. This includes: -A scaffolded series of tasks that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content in a creative way. -Interesting tasks that are relevant and drive the lesson forward. -A unique range of images that provide a clear link to the lesson’s focus. -An insight into using syllables correctly and in a creative way! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s primary packs! <3

What are the key components of a blog? An exciting and engaging resource that will help support the skills needed to teach AQA English Language, P2, Q5. Particular reference is made to writing an effective blog; you can however tweak this as appropriate! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning: This resource can be used between KS3-4 and is a perfect introduction or revision tool for blog writing and P2, Q5. This includes: -A reflective and guided discusion engager that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content. -A number of scaffolded tasks which increasingly ask pupils to consider the skills necessary for P2, Q5. -A range of unique and interesting video resources (find the links on the powerpoint!) that drive the lesson forward. -A FREE writing mat with a range of writing devices needed to maximize marks on AQA English language paper 2! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

**** QUICK READS / WRITES ARE 40 - 60 MINUTE LESSONS THAT PACK A PUNCH! **** An exciting and engaging polar bear themed resource that will help support the skills needed to develop vocabulary and text recall, crucial skills for literacy development! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning in a fun way and through the medium of this fascinating subject matter, polar bears! This includes: -Ten reading slides with a range of questions linked to polar bears. -A scaffolded series of tasks that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content in a creative way. -An interesting text and relevant videos (find the link in the booklet!) that drive the lesson forward - lots of fun! -A unique descriptive writing task that provides a clear link to the lesson’s focus. See a sample of the reading texts below! ‘Have you ever wondered where polar bears live? They live in the northern hemisphere, which is the top half of the world. They are found in the Arctic! In the Arctic, the temperature falls so low in winter that the sea actually freezes.’ Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

** QUICK READS / WRITES ARE 40 - 60 MINUTE LESSONS THAT PACK A PUNCH! ** An exciting and engaging ‘Enormous Fruits and Vegetables’ resource that will help support the skills needed to develop descriptive writing, a crucial skill for literacy development! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning in a fun way and through the medium of these record-breaking foods! This includes: -A short, one page story with a range of questions. -A scaffolded series of tasks that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content in a creative way. -An interesting text and relevant games (find the link in the booklet!) that drives the lesson forward - lots of fun! -A unique descriptive writing task that provides a clear link to the lesson’s focus. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s primary packs! <3

**** QUICK READS / WRITES ARE 40 - 60 MINUTE LESSONS THAT PACK A PUNCH! **** An exciting and engaging ‘Photographic Memory’ resource that will help support the skills needed to develop vocabulary and text recall, crucial skills for literacy development! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning in a fun way and through the medium of this fascinating subject matter! This includes: -A short, one page story with a range of questions. -A scaffolded series of tasks that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content in a creative way. -An interesting text and relevant videos (find the link in the booklet!) that drive the lesson forward - lots of fun! -A unique descriptive writing task that provides a clear link to the lesson’s focus. The accompanying text is geared towards advanced (CEFR level C1) learners of English - See a sample below! ‘Hundreds of angry people took to the streets in London and at least ten other English cities in 2011. Petrol bombs were thrown, buildings and vehicles destroyed and shops looted. Many of the rioters were caught on CCTV cameras, but most of the images were poor and the perpetrators had covered their faces’ Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s primary packs! <3

** GLITZY GRAMMAR ARE 40 - 60 MINUTE LESSONS THAT PACK AN ENGAGING PUNCH! ** An exciting and engaging grammar resource that will help support the skills needed to develop an understanding of countable and uncountable nouns. This is inspired and explored through the visual lens of Christmas! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with countable and uncountable nouns in a fun way and through the medium of festive, Christmas source materials. This includes: -A scaffolded series of tasks that will help pupils connect with countable and uncountable nouns in a creative way. -Interesting tasks that are relevant and drive the lesson forward. -A unique range of images that provide a clear link to the lesson’s focus. -An insight into using countable and uncountable nouns correctly and in a creative way! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s primary 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