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.

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 (All images copyright free. Images from Wikipedia commons. Scenery images from Geography UK.)

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 for free is a bumper word puzzles Power Point which is normally £2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/word-quizzes-11195792 Please rate and visit my shop store for more great resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish Thank you. (Credits: images royalty free, taken from Wikicommons and pininterest.com)

An emotional writing to persuade lesson with some literacy tasks, a card sort activity and fun tasks to finish. Lesson features 'Jordan's story' a story of an abandoned dog who is rescued by the charity Hope for Paws. Students then have to re-construct the story with a card sort activity then produce a persuasive leaflet! Also included is a 5 pack of find the word starters, ideal for KS3! Visit my shop for more great lessons and resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Copy right free image from You Tube.)

The Halloween Clown Horror Story A fantastically engaging lesson with arresting imagery. Students write a Halloween horror story with the following scenario: On a stormy Halloween night, you and your friends set off to attend the school Halloween ball. You make your way through the storm in good spirits and arrive at school looking forward to the night. However, it is clear there is something wrong. You hear what appears to be evil laughing outside the school window behind you. You and you friends turn around and… An evil clown jumps up at you! What happens next? You decide! Highly attractive Power Point includes: * Full lesson scenario * Starter task * Lesson objectives * Planning page * Writing and discussion prompts * Interactive murder mystery bingo with callers card and 30 individual bingo cards (from myfreebingo.com) Also included: things to include in descriptive writing, writing checklist and word banks! All the material for an excellent, one-off lesson or lessons. Also included is a find the word 5 starter pack! *Please note, this is a different version lesson to the Halloween murder mystery lesson, which can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/halloween-special-the-halloween-murder-mystery-creative-writing-story-11394084 (I changed the lesson scenario because some students in one class wanted a scarier story. The above version, may be more suitable to younger audiences.) For great more lessons and resources visit my shop here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Copyright free images from patheos.com, npr.org and wallpapervotex and pininterest.)

Dracula extract analysis/close reading lesson ideal as a one-off lesson or a link to gothic literature. Lesson includes: * Title page * Starter * Lesson objectives * Link to video clip * Extract prompt (extract included) * Find the key word prompt (sheet included) * Spelling activity (worksheet included) * Mini writing task * Plenary post-it-note activity All resources included at the back of the Power Point. This lesson is available in a double pack with The Hound of the Baskervilles for £4.50 here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/extract-double-pack-dracula-and-the-hound-of-the-baskervilles-11302068 For more great resources and full lessons visit my shop page here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits, images copyright free and scenes from Youtube.)

Fun lesson where students get to design their own chocolate bar! Guaranteed to enthuse! Fun name the bar starter activity, links to video clips, discussion points and the design sheet. All resources included. For other engaging resources, including full lessons, visit my shop page here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish

Fantastic “The Perfect Christmas Bingo” plenary or starter activity with teacher’s caller’s card and 30 unique bingo cards (with instructions on how to best play the game included.) For more great resources, visit my shop page here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits: Outdoors scene desttopnexus.com/wallpaper/676017/ bingo cards created from myfreebingocards.com.)

The Chocolate Bar Design Lesson Fun lesson where students get to design their own chocolate bar! Guaranteed to enthuse! Fun name the bar starter activity, links to video clips, discussion points and the design sheet. All resources included. For other engaging resources, including full lessons, visit my shop page here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish

Roald Dahl - The Way up to Heaven Complete lessons or lessons, on the excellent short story by Roald Dahl! Complete and attractive lesson pack includes: • Engaging starters • Lesson objectives • Full story and discussion prompts throughout (pdf of the complete story included) • Key quote analysis discussion • Main question • The Way up to Heaven quiz An engaging lesson to use time and time again. Highly recommended.

All about you - a perfectly simple, but engaging lesson which explores students' wishes, dreams and hopes. The lesson is ideal as an introductory lesson or just as a one-off lesson any time. The main lesson objectives include testing students' ability to think creatively with emphasis on attention to detail and descriptive writing skills. Attractive lesson Power Point includes: * Word link puzzle starter activity. * Mini-task - three wishes, students choose any three wishes they would choose if given the choice (simple writing frame included for lower ability students.) * Dream home and location - students choose their dream house and location (simple writing frame included for lower ability students.) * Ideal job - students choose their ideal job (simple writing frame included for lower ability students.) * Main task perfect day - students describe their perfect day (writing frame and word bank included.) * Puzzle plenary activity. No photocopying or printing required, simply download and teach - word document writing frame included if needed. See my shop page for more lessons and resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish All images are copyright free (pixabay, wiki and clipart).

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. Also included is a find the word 5 lesson starter pack! You may also be interested in the Mike Tyson lessons here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/mike-tyson-english-lessons-11366951 For more great resources, visit my shop page here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Copyright free images and text. Main title image from wall.alphacoders.com)

The Venice Murders - Fun Creative Writing Lesson Fantastic creative writing murder mystery story, with a clear scenario and structure to help students write an amazing story. Lesson scenario: It was supposed to be the school trip of a lifetime. You were selected as one of only twelve students to go on the week long school trip to Venice and it all started so well. But then, your teacher goes missing only to be found murdered! And what’s more, only one of your fellow students could have done it! Lesson includes a 10 question Venice quiz starter, full lesson prompts, lesson objectives, starters and interesting plenary activity all with attractive slides and imagery. For a range of other interesting lessons and great resources visit my page here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Credits:Taketours, Monarch, Wikipedia, cooltext.com.)

An emotional writing to persuade lesson with some literacy tasks, a card sort activity and fun tasks to finish. Lesson features 'Jordan's story' a story of an abandoned dog who is rescued by the charity Hope for Paws. Students then have to re-construct the story with a card sort activity then produce a persuasive leaflet! * Please note the card sort activity has now been added to the lesson* Visit my shop for more great lessons and resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish (Copy right free image from You Tube.)

Three Dramatic A4 Newspaper Templates Three A4 dramatic newspaper templates featuring the headlines (with images): * Found on a Desert Island * Crocodile Attacks Student * Mystery 'Big Cat' Spotted Easy to print off and give to students as part of a fun, but worthwhile lesson. For more great resources and full lessons visit my shop page here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EngageinEnglish

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.)

Spelling Sheet - LOOK, BREAK, COVER, WRITE, CHECK, RE-WRITE A blank spelling template featuring the tried and tested method to spelling improvement! PLUS top 20 commonly misspelled words in English (UK Spellings) LOOK - Look closely at the word. BREAK - Break the word down. COVER - Cover the word. WRITE - Write the word from memory. CHECK - Have you spelt it correctly? RE-WRITE - Re-write the word. Example word + 10 slots for words to be added. Blank template can easily be adapted to use with any set of words.

Creative Writing Four Lesson Bundle Amazing value, premium creative writing bundle pack! Four complete popular lessons in one easy download. See the links for further details. Lessons are: • The Haunting £3: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-haunting-full-lesson-11180479 • The Cornish Mystery £3: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-cornish-mystery-full-lesson-11192380 • The Sandman £3: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sandman-creative-writing-lesson-11254148 • The Time Machine £3: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-time-machine-creative-writing-lesson-11255559 £12 pack for just £6.50!!