Visually attractive introduction lesson on context and characters in Willy Russell’s play, Our Day Out.
Power Point includes:
• Title page.
• Starter activity.
• Lesson objectives page.
• Two context pages followed by a question.
• Meet the author bio page.
• Blurb pages followed by a question.
• Reading prompt of scenes 1-4.
• Main task – spider diagramming of the main characters.
• Key word spelling plenary (spelling sheets and suggested spellings at the back of the Power Point.)
The layout in this eye-catching Power Point could be copied for future lessons, in order to create a visually impressive scheme of work.
You may be interested in this engaging Cornish Mystery story: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-cornish-mystery-full-lesson-11192380
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A topical classroom debate lesson on the government’s plans to increase school hours. Guaranteed to provoke a response!
Attractive Power Point featuring information on what the proposals are, for or against video clips, detailed lesson objectives, for or against planning and writing prompts.
This download is everything you need for a full lesson on this issue. No printing or photocopying required.
For the letter writing version of this lesson (including a free card sort download) see here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/should-students-work-longer-hours-writing-to-argue-and-persuade-11277266
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A simple and effective way to make literacy and learning fun. Literacy bingo 2! Students have to spot the incorrect word as each sentence appears (common literacy errors) and replace them with the correct word. This is the word they cross off on their bingo cards. Further instructions on how to play inside. Power Point resource, playing time with line and house 15 minute approx. Resource suitable for key stages 2/3, but easily adaptable format/template to create further bingo games. Student satisfaction guaranteed!
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Emotive and visually appealing writing to advise lesson based on the excellent charity, Hope for Paws.
Suitable for KS3 classes in particular.
Attractive Power Point includes:
* Video clip link starter
* Diamond 9 activity (included)
* Mini-writing task
* Main writing task
* Quiz and word puzzle plenary
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(Credits from YouTube, Hope for Paws channel.)
Quiz Triple Pack – Great Value Download
Quiz triple pack – great value download, ideal for form time, time passing activities or part of a lesson featuring:
Word Quizzes £2:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/word-quizzes-11195792
Flags of the World Quiz £2:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/flags-of-the-world-quiz-11313597
Euro 2016Guess the Player Quiz 2:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/euro-2016-guess-the-player-quiz-2-11304882
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Literacy Games and Christmas Fun Pack
A fantastic collection of fun and educational literacy resources, including:
* Literacy Bingo
* Literacy True or False
* Christmas Quiz
* Christmas Fun Pack
Click on the links for further details.
A great value download.
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A group of friends take what was supposed to be a peaceful trip to a remote Cornish coast only to discover strange goings-on in the village, smuggling in the coves and possibly, even murder! But who is responsible? And will the friends make it out alive?
Visually attractive, creative writing mystery lesson complete with all resources needed for a fun engaging lesson.
Power Point includes:
* Title page.
* Complete lesson objectives and outcomes (WALT and WILF) - with the focus on higher attaining students to use descriptive language for effect and to build up tension and drama within the story.
* Effective lesson starter.
* Story scenario – dramatic scenario (as above).
* Quick planning sheet (included at the back of the Power Point).
* Page prompts.
* Fantastic “murder mystery bingo” plenary activity with teacher’s caller card and 30 unique bingo cards (with instructions on how to best play the game included).
* Extra Power Point pages to allow for lesson 2.
* All resources included at the end of the Power Point.
*Now available as a four lesson bundle – four great lessons for £6.95!*
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/creative-writing-four-lesson-bundle-11256414
You may also be interested in these further murder mystery lessons:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/murder-mystery-double-pack-complete-lessons-11183128
(Copyright free images from Wikipedia, bingo from my free bingo.com)
Karl Pilkington’s PEE and SPAG Starters + Christmas Fun
Engaging SPAG and PEE starter pack and Power Point slides taken from extracts of Karl Pilkington's hilarious travel diaries, The Idiot Abroad. Each starter features a short extract, with a short SPAG and an extended PEE or comprehension starter, together with an image of Karl Pilkington.
Starters are ideal for KS4 students or later KS3 and suitable for a variety of different exam boards e.g. WJEC or AQA as they involve the same core skills.
Also included is a 30 question Christmas quiz and a Christmas fun pack, ideal for KS3!
Click on the links for further details.
A great value download.
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Bargain sale of premium Quizzes.
Here you get £18.00 of resources for £5.00!!
See the bundle links for further information.
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A newspaper sports writing lesson based on Euro 2016!
Full lesson includes:
• Title page
• What to include page
• Lesson objectives
• Starter task
• What you could write about page
• Six Ws and planning page
• Tips page
• Writing prompt page
• Review slide
Newspaper template and 5 minute planning sheet included!
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(Credits: thank you to dianainlondon on TES for suggesting the idea. Images accredited to The Sunday Mirror, AFPGetty images, Daily Mail, Telegraph.)
A topical writing to argue and persuade lesson on the doctors' strike.
Attractive Power Point featuring information on what the strike is about, for or against video clips, detailed lesson objectives, for or against planning and writing prompts.
This download is everything you need for a full lesson on this issue. No printing or photocopying required.
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(Credits: mirror.co.uk for the image, BBC for text material.)
A newspaper sports writing lesson based on the England vs Wales match!!!
Full lesson includes:
• Title page
• What to include page
• Lesson objectives
• Starter task
• What to write about page
• Six Ws and planning page
* Video link page to the winning goal
• Tips page
• Writing prompt page
• Review slide
Newspaper template , 5 minute planning sheet and match facts included!
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( Images accredited to The Sunday Mirror, AFPGetty images, Daily Mail, Telegraph, BBC and the Guardian.)
The Christmas Horror Story – Creative Writing
Fantastic Christmas horror writing lesson or series of lessons, using stimulating gifs and imagery and a haunting scenario line, packed with resource material. Allow at least two lessons for this premium resource.
Students get to write their own Christmas horror story based on an evil Santa!
A Christmas MUST download.
Exciting 30 page Power Point includes everything you need for a stimulating Christmas lesson(s) that students will enjoy. Also includes a fun bingo plenary activity, including 30 individual bingo cards and caller’s card.
The Island – Survival Diary Lesson
Action-packed desert island survival lesson.
Full lesson Power Point is recommended for two lessons and includes:
* Attractive title pages throughout
* Word list starter activity
* Scenario page
* Lesson Objectives
* Discussion prompts
* Writing prompts
* Map drawing activity
Excellent value, engaging lesson that students of all ages will enjoy!
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A group of friends take what was supposed to be a peaceful trip to a remote Cornish coast only to discover strange goings-on in the village, smuggling in the coves and possibly, even murder! But who is responsible? And will the friends make it out alive?
Visually attractive, creative writing mystery lesson complete with all resources needed for a fun engaging lesson.
Power Point includes:
* Title page.
* Complete lesson objectives and outcomes (WALT and WILF) - with the focus on higher attaining students to use descriptive language for effect and to build up tension and drama within the story.
* Effective lesson starter.
* Story scenario – dramatic scenario (as above).
* Quick planning sheet (included at the back of the Power Point).
* Page prompts.
* Fantastic “murder mystery bingo” plenary activity with teacher’s caller card and 30 unique bingo cards (with instructions on how to best play the game included).
* Extra Power Point pages to allow for lesson 2.
* All resources included at the end of the Power Point.
*Now available as a four lesson bundle – four great lessons for £6.95!*
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/creative-writing-four-lesson-bundle-11256414
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You may also be interested in these further murder mystery lessons:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/murder-mystery-double-pack-complete-lessons-11183128
(Copyright free images from Wikipedia, bingo from my free bingo.com)
A simple but engaging lesson on Muhammad Ali, particularly useful for lower sets and disengaged boys.
Lesson includes:
* Boxing category guessing game starter
* Engaging short video clip of Ali's life
* 3 Inspirational quotes by Ali and a prompt to discuss
* Muhammad Ali article and information retrieval prompt
* Answer slide
* PEE question and review finish
Simple but very effective.
You may also be interested in the Mike Tyson lessons here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/mike-tyson-english-lessons-11366951
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The Sugar Tax Classroom Debate Complete Lesson
A topical debate lesson on the new sugar tax! Visually attractive lesson, guaranteed to promote debate! Students have to decide if they are for or against and three students act as a 'jury' to see who has won the debate. Debate cards included in the lesson Power Point to help structure students' arguments.
If you prefer a writing version of this lesson then see the links below:
Letter writing:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sugar-tax-writing-to-argue-and-persuade-letter-11260131
Lively article:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sugar-tax-writing-to-argue-and-persuade-11255722
BBC article included.
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A topical writing to argue and persuade lesson on the EU referendum.
Visually attractive lesson, guaranteed to promote debate! Students have to decide if they are for or against Britain leaving the EU and produce a lively article with their reasons. Links to video clips from both the in and out camp included to give students ideas to write about.
BBC article included.
The classroom debate version of this lesson is available here if you prefer a debate to a written lesson:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-eu-referendum-debate-to-argue-and-persuade-11300064
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(Credits, BBC and Youtube.)
A newspaper sports writing lesson based on Euro 2016!
Full lesson includes:
• Title page
• What to include page
• Lesson objectives
• Starter task
• What you could write about page
• Six Ws and planning page
• Tips page
• Writing prompt page
• Review slide
Newspaper template and 5 minute planning sheet included!
For more great resources and lessons, visit my page here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish
(Credits: thank you to dianainlondon on TES for suggesting the idea. Images accredited to The Sunday Mirror, AFPGetty images, Daily Mail, Telegraph.)