30 thunks on Macbeth to get your pupils thinking about the characters as soon as they enter the room. Minimal marking and planning for an engaging starter which can be done verbally or on whiteboards.

This is a complete scheme of work for Non fiction This is a simple unit of work and may be suitable for nurture groups , one to one or low ability. It was originally designed for online work so contains lots of interactive links. It can be easily adapted or used as it is with print outs of slides. I’ve acknowledged TWINKL where some images of theirs have been used. I have set a low price on this to reflect that I have put a lot of original work in but that that some external sources have been used. Contains lessons: Animals- Non Fiction Endangered Animals Domestic animals Animals leaflet Egg Farming Animals- opinion Homework choice board

Initially designed for very low ability Year 7’s ( Nurture groups). Would also be suitable for KS2. Power points for each lesson. Work book for students to write into. Homework choice board- students pick one activity to complete for each homework.

Designed for KS3 HA students: Power points, supporting worksheets and a homework choice board. Covers: -types of sentences - tension and suspense - Freytag’s story writing pyramid -links with folklore and ‘Tir Na Nog’ -Propp’s theory -emotive language - the last lesson challenges pupils to design their own lesson

A very simple comic strip for KS3 with key plot points so that pupils can draw in their own versions of the characters. Also included a choice board which can be set for cover work or homework- students pick a task from the ‘board’.

Low ability GCSE lesson on plot . Contains links to GCSE bitesize videos . I have made worksheets to accompany plot videos which students order.

A short Powerpoint and heads and tales worksheet revising key aspects of King Duncan’s character.

A very short unit based on 'Bill's new frock' the play. Suitable for primary or LA KS3. Differentiated success criteria includes an extra box for weaker students. All PPT lessons included: L.O: exploring gender stereotypes L.O: creating a monologue L.O: using voice and facial expressions L.O: using dramatic techniques to explore a script

A FUN ICE BREAKER WHERE STUDENTS ARE ASKED TO DRAW A PIG AND THEN GET A PERSONALITY ANALYSIS ON WHAT THEY’VE DRAWN. Always a winner!

A SCHOOL PANTO IN TWO HALVES WITH THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS: CHARACTERS Jack: a dim witted but happy boy Jill: sensible sister Dame Walls: always ever so sad! Baron Von (INSERT NAME): the meanest landlord in (SCHOOL NAME) Goldilocks Malone: a cute, but cunning kleptomaniac Ben Smurf: very pleased he has been promoted to Detective Jerry Smurf: carries a clipboard for dramatic effect Evil Genius: evil, but not much of a genius Minion 1 and 2: helpful sidekicks to Evil Genius- a little TV mad, but pragmatic Narrator 1: sensible part Narrator 2: sensible part Dave the Cow: magically transformed into a clever cow Astronaut: he’s been to the moon and can moonwalk Dusty Springfield: a poor witch who is kept in a dusty cupboard Villager 1, 2 and 3: very nosy villagers, listening in on other people’s gossip 6 Market traders: selling various items at the London Market- need to be able to ‘ad lib’ Clown: can’t stop laughing Doctor Who: Like the one on TV, but works in a hospital saving lives Mary Poppins: Can make any child behave! Mrs Ogden: Likes a bit of gardening and tidying Dorothy: Ever so fed up with people taking her clothes Mrs NAME: herself Harper: a Harpist Hen: who has a lot of difficulty laying eggs.

Revision - short revision PPT on Lady Macbeth.

Low ability lesson on character. colour code worksheets on characters a nice easy lesson. Contains role on the wall Video colour coding sheets. ( Linked to gcse bitesize character video which now seems to be removed from the site) Simple essay prompt.

An Easter lesson which teaches comparing two sources but in a fun and interesting way. It is designed to teach identification skills at a time when pupils are flagging! This has been designed as an online lesson but you will be able to adapt it easily for classroom use. Comes with many external hyperlinks for this purpose. Learning outcomes: I can identify the viewpoints in both texts and can describe some of the similarities and differences. I can identify the viewpoints in both texts and can explain what the main subjectivity and objectivity are. I can make clear comparisons of viewpoint based on inferences from the text and language used. I can examine links between the texts, their viewpoints and the time when it was written

Devised for a low ability Year 7/8 class. Contains a simple circus based scheme of work to get pupils exploring movement and three basic mime conventions. The culmination of this unit is to present a mime circus which is fantastic fun.

A gentle introduction to improvisation. Lessons are in PPT format : Objectives include lessons that : Will identify techniques for a confident performance Will experiment with a range of characters Within the objective are inbuilt success criteria. LESSON TITLES: 1. Telephone 2. Everyday 3. Spontaneous 4. Characters A good basic set of four lessons to get a non -specialist in particular started.

A powerpoint covering in basic terms the requirements for AQA GCSE language paper 1.

These are interactive resources originally designed for Online use but easily adapted for the classroom. You WILL have to adapt this if using in a classroom situation but you could easily print off some activities or guide form a power point. It contains external links to other sites such as wordwall and you tube. This bundle contains short lessons on : Determiners Demonstratives Quantifiers Possessive Plus a short assessment lesson

These are interactive resources originally designed for Online use but easily adapted for the classroom. You WILL have to adapt this if using in a classroom situation but you could easily print off some activities or guide from a power point. It contains external links to other sites such as wordwall and you tube. Contains 5 short lessons Modifiers Homonyms Homophones Fronted adverbials Short assessment

Something I rustled up for an inset- different ways to peer and teacher mark with examples.

A SIMPLE POWERPOINT detailing requirements for AQA language paper 2