Word Boggle Starter - Pack of 7 A handy pack of boggle starters, consisting of 7 sets of 5 x 5 random word grids and boggle instructions. For more resources and lesson ideas see my page here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish

The Summer Holiday Murders Fantastic creative writing murder mystery story, with a clear scenario and structure to help students write an amazing story. Lesson scenario: The summer is finally here. School’s over and you are on the perfect holiday, away and relaxing by the pool in a private and secluded hotel. Until you realise, one by one, someone is killing the guests… Lesson includes attract imagery, full lesson prompts, lesson objectives, starters and interesting plenary activity! Planning sheet included.

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)

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) You created this resource.

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.)

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.)

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/)