The Sugar Tax - Writing to Argue and Persuade A topical writing to argue and persuade lesson on the new sugar tax! Visually attractive lesson, guaranteed to promote debate. Lesson Power Point includes a shock starter, learning objectives, links to video clips for information on the sugar tax and planning prompts throughout. BBC article included. Visit my page for more great lessons and resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits, BBC and Youtube.)

The Cornish Murder Mystery - Full Lesson 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 Please take a second to rate the lesson if you enjoyed it. 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)

Betrayal at House on the Hill –Spooky Story, Creative Writing Fantastic, spooky creative writing lesson(s) students will enjoy! Lesson scenario revolves around a classic ‘B move horror story’ of a group of friends getting locked in a house and then one of them is a betrayer. Complete lesson power point with all resources included, including a fun and engaging spooky bingo plenary with 30 individual bingo cards and a caller’s card. Visit my shop for more great lessons and resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits: Copyright free image from deviant art, FairyGoodMother; story plot line and title based on the excellent board game of the same name by Avalon Hill; text from cooltext.com)

AQA ‘Big Cat’ Mock Exam Papers – Higher and Foundation, Complete Set This download pack features original mock exam material that I made up when working with the AQA board as we didn’t have enough past papers. The download includes higher and foundation papers, source material for both and answers for the first section. Please note, as I no longer work with the AQA board, I do not know if the style of questions is still compatible with the current English AQA syllabus. Even if they do not meet the exact requirements, I image the texts and answers would be suitable for general exam practice or testing. Visit my page for more great lessons and resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits: source material from various online sources, see download for further details.)

Paris – Descriptive Writing, Complete Lesson A sophisticated descriptive writing lesson based on images from Paris, a video clip of Paris and quotes from Ernest Hemingway’s masterpiece, A Moveable Feast. Also included is a KS4 starter pack, usually £2.00!! Great engaging lesson! For the New York version of this lesson type see here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-york-monologues-descriptive-writing-11309329 For great more lessons and resources visit my shop here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits: all images copyright free, available from Wikipedia and Socialeconomoy.eu.org, Thestudyaroad.com, Thelocal.fr, Placeinparis.com .)

A descriptive writing lesson using peaceful images to engage students! Lots of resources included. Full lesson includes: * Clear image starter * Lesson objectives * Five things to help with descriptive writing slide * Image + example task (resource included as a hand out) * Image prompt and review slide Student checklist, things to include in descriptive writing, a WAGOLL and descriptive word mat resources included. Visit my page for more great lessons and resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (All images are copy right free to the best of my knowledge.) You created this resource.

Giggle Poetry Complete Lesson This lesson is a very straightforward, easy-to-teach lesson that students will enjoy. The lesson is based around three funny school poems taken from the excellent website gigglepoetry.com. The lesson consists of: • Funny caption starter • Lesson objectives • Images from the poems (students must try and work out what the poem will be about) • Poems • Evaluation of the poems (did any student guess close to the poem from the image?) • Prompt to write their own funny poem and share at the end • Poetry words bingo – caller’s card and 30 unique cards – excellent fun finish to the lesson A very simple but effective lesson. All resources included at the back of the power point. For a range of other interesting lessons and great resources visit my page here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits: gigglepoetry.com/myfreebingo.com/cooltext.com)

New York Descriptive Writing A sophisticated descriptive writing lesson based on images from New York and scenes Woody Allen’s masterpiece Manhattan. Students fill in the senses sheet, watch and briefly analyse the opening of Manhattan (resources and links provided) before writing their own pieces of description. Great engaging lesson! For the New York Descriptive Monologue version of this lesson, see here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-york-monologues-descriptive-writing-11309329 For great more lessons and resources visit my shop here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits: all images copyright free, available from Wikipedia and other royalty free sites.)

Beast of Bodmin Moor Exam Question Lesson Here is a very simple and straight-forward lesson based on the legend of the Beast of Bodmin Moor. Simply download and teach. No fancy stuff. Lesson Power Point contains: • Starter • Video clip • Newspaper article on the ‘Beast of Bodmin Moor’ • Questions and answers • Student opinion piece on what they thing about the myth For a full investigation lesson on the ‘Beast of Bodmin Moor’ see here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-beast-of-bodmin-moor-exciting-team-investigation-lesson-11382956 Or look out for any bundle pack of these lessons. Visit my page for more great lessons and resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits: see resource material)

Quiz of 2016 – Perfect New Year Reflection A fantastic quiz looking back at the highs and lows of 2016. Attractive, 53 Power Point featuring the following rounds: * Round 1 – Name the Month * Round 2 – In Memoriam * Round 3 – Famous Quotes of 2016 * Round 4 – Facts and Stats Also features, bonus, double bonus and trap rounds where you can lose as well as gain more points! The answer slides feature a fly-in answer to help build up more suspense and tension. Ideal for form time fun or fun plenary activities for any lesson. Quiz length approximately 25-30 minutes lesson time. For a great intro lesson on New Year 2017 see here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-year-2017-complete-first-lesson-11467472 For more great resources and full lessons visit my shop page here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits: copy right free images used. Text by https://cooltext.com/)

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! For more great resources and full lessons visit my shop page here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits: copyright free images used.)

The Haunting Horror Story Creative Writing A group of friends find themselves trapped in an old hotel, only to suffer strange lucid dreams and terrifying nightly visitations. Will they escape or go insane? And what is the significance of the black rose? Visually attractive, creative horror story lesson complete with all resources needed for a fun engaging lesson or series of lessons. (At least two lessons will be required to complete the story.) Power point includes: * Attractive title page. * Story scenario – dramatic scenario (as above). * Complete lesson objectives and outcomes * Character cards page (with example, included) where students complete their own characters on special cards (resources included at the back of the Power Point.) * Planning sheet giving students a structured method in which to write an effective story (included at the back of the Power Point.) * A review prompt to discuss writing so far. * A review peer-assessment prompt which should set students up to continue the story next lesson. A simple but fun and engaging lesson! Visit my shop for more great lessons and resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits: Donney Nunley, Circus Tricks, Flickr.com. Emo Attitude, Haunted Boy, Deviant art.)