A Powerpoint presentation about Prepositions designed for 21st Century gadget-mad pupils. Useful for Key Stage 2 English. I had the idea for a series of resources called "Gadget Grammar" but so far this is the only resource I have got round to making. Technology might be a good "hook" for getting pupils interested in grammar. There are lots of existing online grammar activities that pupils can complete for free! Take a look at Grammar Monster

This resource includes: - A Powerpoint presentation which introduces the concept of haiku poetry and encourages pupils to keep a poetry journal. - A carousel of activities involving haiku writing and poetry-writing skills. N.B. You will need a pack of happy families cards, some word flash cards and a spinning device with the letters of the alphabet on (or a way to randomly generate letters of the alphabet)

To explore spoken language This is a collection of materials used for a Year 10 Spoken Language unit, analysing people's attitudes to the spoken language of young people. It includes transcripts of BBC' Kevin and Perry and some rap music from Skinnyman for analysis.

This Powerpoint presentation contains prompts for discussion surrounding Drew Daywalt's 'The Day the Crayons Quit'. There are literacy tasks here you won't find anywhere else and yet the presentation is compatible with existing schemes of work. It is hoped that the presentation will provide a colorful springboard for working from this excellent book for elementary school pupils.

An interesting look at Chichester poet Charles Crocker, famed in his day but now forgotten. This is a potential springboard for creative writing, with pupils writing poems about their own local area. Designed for Key Stage 3

This is a worksheet to test pupils' understanding of passive and active language using the theme of volcanoes. There is also a creative writing extension task. This goes well alongside the older SATs practice papers on Vesuvius.

A fun end-of-unit quiz for KS1 or KS2 pupils studying Ancient Egypt.

This unit of work provides a basis for teaching the old spec AQA poetry curriculum for the Relationships cluster of the Moon on the Tides anthology. This is only suitable for teachers still using the old spec so 2015 will be the last year that this PPT can be used. There are suggested learning objectives for approximately half a term of teaching for high ability pupils with success criteria provided for some lessons. For example, pupils are asked to compare two poems by Carol Ann Duffy ('Hour' and 'Quickdraw') with particular attention to techniques and their effect on the reader. Pupils are also asked to consider some unseen poetry. For extension activities, pupils are encouraged to explore writing their own poetry and to think about song lyrics as being poetry. It is hoped that this will help to engage pupils more closely with the topics covered. Page numbers for the Moon on the Tides booklet have not been included, in case teachers are providing their own copies of the poems.

In summary, this resource is a starting point to enable pupils to:
- Compare poems in terms of their form, structure, techniques and effects
- Analyse unseen poems
- Structure their ideas in a logical sequence
- Consider human relationships and how the speaker interacts with the subject

It is not intended to be an exhaustive unit of work as it allows teachers to edit as they see fit, according to their individual needs and the needs of their pupils. As it is for higher ability groups, it is assumed that pupils will have a good working knowledge of poetic techniques, however I recommend compiling a revision list of key terms as part of your teaching of this module. GCSE, aged 14-16

Learning objective: To sort words according to their class This is a task to be completed using old dictionaries that are falling apart or cheap dictionaries from shops such as The Works that are often on sale for £1. Pupils will delight in the opportunity to cut out words from the dictionary. It is also possible to cut out words in advance of the lesson if you think any behavioural issues could materialise. Pupils are asked to sort the words into their class (verb/noun/adjective) and to construct sentences using the vocabulary they encounter. Pupils are able to engage with vocabulary and grammar in a way that they would not normally be able to do. There is also an activity on the Powerpoint where pupils will design their own board game. This activity works well over two lessons at the end of term if you don't want to generate any more marking! You will need: Powerpoint presentation Old/cheap dictionaries Scissors Glue Worksheet with sorting table Grammar, vocabulary, Ages 8 to 12, Key Stage 2 and 3, primary and secondary

A visual literacy task for a drama starter/stimulus. Lesson objective: To select quotations from a play which reflect themes or characters Lesson outcome: To create one or more shape poems using drama as a stimulus Includes: exemplar shape poems, clear instructions and plenary.

This activity is a great ice breaker for new classes. You will need to create groups of 3-6 pupils. These can be mixed ability or with pupils of similar ability levels. Each group will need a box filled with random objects such as old watches, mirrors, swimming goggles, toy cars, happy families cards, Playmobil or Lego animals, foreign bank notes, postcards etc. Each group needs to come up with a story structure with a beginning, middle and ending and write their version of the story independently. It’s great for sharing ideas and allowing those that normally struggle with their imaginations to feel like they are part of the creative process. Ages 8 to 12, Key Stage 2 and 3, primary and secondary, creative writing

A power point presentation based on annotating and comparing two ballads, La Belle Dame Sans Merci and The Lady of Shallott. Poems also provided for ease of reference and printing. This is a useful and challenging introduction to analysing poetry for Key Stage 3 pupils. Pupils will become familiar with literary terminology and grow confident in applying it to techniques which they encounter when reading unseen texts. There is a strong emphasis on essay-writing structure to provide a good basis for GCSE work.

Starting with the concept of a palimpsest, AS/A Level pupils will explore language and ideas linked to the theme of time using drama activities, worksheets, fun extension activities and extended writing tasks. Recommended are “magic slates” for the starter (Amazon sells some cute cupcake-shaped ones in a pack of 8 which fit nicely with the extension task). Includes: 2 x lesson plans 3 x differentiated worksheets 1 unseen dystopian genre exam-style question

This resource pack contain a Powerpoint presentation for The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne which includes background information on the author, historical context and genre analysis. Part of this unit involves a script-writing task. For this, you will find a sample script written by actual Year 7 pupils and a "job descriptions" sheet so that individuals within the group are clear on their role. Incidentally this is good preparation for pupils taking GCSE drama where they will be attributed roles in a similar manner. You will also find three reading comprehension tasks: one for Chapter 1, and two differentiated tasks for Chapter 4, as well as some essential linguistic terms for literary analysis.

Three time-saving mock papers (featuring six essay questions in total) designed in the same style as the OCR exemplar materials, to get pupils thinking about the range of questions which they might encounter. Each paper contains an extract-based question, as well as an additional question where students are encouraged to focus on two key examples from the text. Topics covered: - Religious discourse - Gothic genre - Professional status - Structure - London - Duality

A Powerpoint presentation featuring the key statements for the new spec Edexcel AS Portfolio. Provides questions for each statement to focus pupils’ thinking. Visual elements also included to encourage pupils to think about process and outcome.

A student-led research task for BTEC Unit 3: Acting Skills. Students will produce a Powerpoint to share with the class. Includes tips on avoiding plagiarism and encourages pupils to explore Stanislavsky and Uta Hagen. Lesson objective: To identify the main features of naturalistic theatre Lesson outcome: To produce a Powerpoint presentation and present your findings to the class (next lesson)

Here you will find a “Park Bench” improvisation game in a tidy Powerpoint which satisfies both teacher-speak and student-speak requirements. It can be used as a quick starter or be spread out over a larger part of a lesson. Learning objective: to use persuasive language in a role play scene Learning outcome: to perform a role play to the class This can also make a nice game for Tutor Time.

Linking practitioner work on Stanislavsky’s “concentration of attention” to KS3 work on evacuees through the use of props. Props listed can be substituted with any replicas of wartime objects that pupils can imbue with meaning for their evacuee character.

This basic 7-week scheme of work is designed for busy teachers hoping to read ‘The Ice Monster’ with their Key Stage 2 or 3 class. There are weekly spelling labels for higher ability pupils. The Powerpoint provides a starting point for class discussions and activities. ‘The Ice Monster’ is set in Victorian Britain and would therefore sit well alongside KS2 topic work on the Victorians.