This is a lesson that was quite effective to understand (and appreciate) the use of persuasive techniques. And of course, Chaplin!

A PPT to explore the importance of language (and its mythology) and why this is such a crucial step in the Monster’s journey.

This is a lesson that was very successful with my KS4 to set expectations for their literature exam answers. They came out feeling more confident with the task and what to improve in their own writing to achieve a higher level.

Here’s a lesson I have put together for Black History Month addressing the lack of diversity in the Oscars. After discovering some facts/numbers and reflecting on quotations, the pupils have to write out a letter to the Academy to persuade them to be more diverse and inclusive in the next nominations. #OscarsSoWhite

Previous lesson on how to write an effective introduction/thesis statement is also available

This is a lesson that I have used with my Year 7 to practise using the main punctuation marks and including them more systematically in their writing. The lesson includes references and names from Stevenson’s novel Kidnapped. Feedback is always greatly appreciated.

Some designs I have put together to help the class immerse into the universe of the poem

This is an activity for KS4 using the photobook featured in the Power Point as a starting point

Short activity to test your class and refresh their memory

These turned out quite useful during the first lockdown. It can be used as homework or as an introduction before studying the poems in class.

Macbeth - Act II, Scene 3 Can be adjusted or differentiated for lower sets

Simply click on the slideshow then have the pupil press a button. It’s a nice way to encourage engagement or revise topics. There are questions on: Macbeth Jekyll and Hyde British literature literary terms vocabulary grammar and spelling self-assessment

Find attached all the PowerPoints of each text with additional/tweaked activities