A worksheet designed to be shared with learners digitally so they can practice their use of toolbar icons. Can be used in conjunction with Word Processing Lesson 1 or as a standalone activity.

This presentation recaps parts of speech, word transformation (prefixes and suffixes) and common writing errors. Can be used with any level and for any specification.

A Work book to accompany my PPT on Skills and Qualities. Asks the learners to define skills and qualities, think of examples and apply them to their chosen healthcare profession.

A PowerPoint relating to the theme of stereotypes in Captain Corelli's Mandolin. The presentation introduces the concept of stereotypes and asks learners to think of ideas for each of the nationalities presented in the novel. Key passages are then analysed in relation to this theme.

This presentation focuses on the topic of stress and how effective time management can help to reduce it. There are activities based on defining stress, different types of stress and methods for overcoming it.

A worksheet designed to be shared digitally with learners so they can practice their use of the toolbar icons. To be used in conjunction with Word Processing Lesson 1.

An annotated presentation covering Carol Ann Duffy's 'Love' in which learners make predictions about the poem's meaning through an analysis of the lexis out of context before being given a series of statements to debate. Finally, they perform a close analysis of the poem.

A workbook based on the themes in Captain Corelli's Mandolin. There are 7 main themes included. Each section includes space for learners to write key quotes and analysis as well as longer, exam style questions to consider.

A full lesson PPT based on Skills and Qualities related to health and social care. Learners discuss which skills and qualities are required and think about their own.

Intended for adult learners with low computer literacy to introduce them to the basics of word processing. The presentation covers shortcut keys and toolbar icons and is accompanied by worksheets that are intended to be shared digitally with the learners so they can practice.

A presentation outlining the rules and common mistakes associated with the letter 's'. Includes plurals, subject verb agreement and spellings. Can be used with any specification and any age. Particularly useful for ESOL learners.

A presentation designed to be used towards the start of the course that explores what is meant by 'poetry'. Comparisons are made with prose and popular music and learners are provided with a structured approach to analysing poetry.

Follows on from my Word Processing Lesson 1 presentation and involves a discussion of the benefits of word processing to businesses and individuals. Also includes a task for learners to begin developing their word processing skills.

A presentation introducing learners to the concept of perception and perceptual barriers. In this session learners discuss optical illusions in relation to the three stages of perception, give their first impressions of a stranger and discuss how they arrived at those judgements and think about factors affecting perception.

In this presentation learners discuss and evaluate table manners before reading an article from the Guardian about messy eating. They revise word classes and how to write PETER paragraphs before having a go at an exam style response.

A reading journal for learners studying 'A Streetcar Named Desire'. Includes an introduction with lots of questions to guide analysis.

All resources needed to run a short CPD session on the topic of command words and grade descriptors. Originally designed to work with the Ascentis awarding body for an Access to HE course, but can be useful for teachers of any subject and level. Several activities are explored and evaluated and teachers are given an opportunity to share their own practice.

A lesson designed for level 2 Health and Social Care learners to get them discussing strengths and weaknesses related to the sector.

A PowerPoint presentation focusing on the character of Carlo. Discussion questions for the relevant chapters are included, as well as questions to guide a close analysis of key passages.

A worksheet designed to be shared with learners digitally in order to practice their use of shortcut keys when typing. To be used in conjunction with Word Processing Lesson 1.