This PowerPoint focuses on when and how to use paragraphs. Included is a re-telling of the story of Gwellian of Wales, a worksheet and even music! This a perfect stand-alone lesson to use during Valentine’s Day (or Dydd Santes Dwynwen!)

Disclaimer: Please bare in mind the Bitmoji represented on the PowerPoint has been based on myself. If you would like a personalised Bitmoji, please get in contact with me through Twitter to discuss a small extra fee! A fun and innovative introductory lesson to get to know your students! This resource was made with the intent of being taught to KS3 Secondary English pupils. However, this could also be used as a fun literacy-focused introduction for KS2. This resource includes: A 5 slide PowerPoint, a ‘Get to Know Me’ worksheet and an extension task. (Slide 1 include instructions for pupils to complete a ‘Get to Know Me’ Worksheet) (Slide 2 allows time for the teacher to go through any expectations for the classrooms. E.g:. counting down to three) (Slide 3 +4 involves an adjective-based name game - an easy way to learn all your students names quickly!) (Slide 5 involves an extension/homework task that aims to get to know your students more and it can also be used to create a classroom display) Disclaimer: Please bare in mind the Bitmoji represented on the PowerPoint has been based on myself. If you would like a personalised Bitmoji, please get in contact with me through Twitter to discuss a small extra fee!

This resource include four introductory lessons for the Unit 2: Description, Narration and Exposition aspect of the WJEC English Language paper. Although intended for KS4, these lessosn can also be used to enhance descriptive skills among KS3 students as well. It includes: How to include more ambitious word classes to achieve outstanding grades. Varying sentence structures. Incorporating literary devices into writing. How to create an effective sense of mood and atmosphere. Analysis of different literary characters. Kahoot! Quiz in ‘notes’ An ‘Introduction to Descriptive Writing’ task that can be used as cover work or independent research.

5 lessons (+ accomodating resources) in preperation for the unseen poetry section of a WJEC English Literature exam. Covers skills needed to approach the exam and different strategies that students can apply to the poems to achieve outstanding grades in their exams. Themes, imagery, language analysis and structure are all explored throughout. These lessons cover: Mark schemes Breaking down unseen poetry questions Analysis of two introductory poems (‘First Love’ and ‘Rejection’) How to write an effective introduction How to write effective main body paragraphs using the S.M.I.L.E comparison method (lessons involved cover structure, meaning and imagery)

These lessons are perfect to use when being introduced to a new class and trying to grasp an understanding of the overall level of literacy skills. These lessons stray away from the typical “what did you do over summer?” questions and instead, focuses on innovative approaches to getting to know your students! These lessons would also work well as a refresher of basic literacy at the beginning of the year or for cover work. They are well suited for a KS3 class. However, they can definitely be used for KS4 too. Included is: 1 lesson on punctuation and grammar 1 lesson on creative writing 1 lesson on word classes Plus worksheets and extension tasks!

This resource includes a mini SoW (10 lessons) surrounding the play ‘The Tempest’. It is perfect for student teachers who do not see their classes regularly or for teachers with shared classes who perhaps need a condensed but still ‘finalised’ scheme of work. Most lessons focus on a deep exploration of Act 1, however, do cover up to Act 4. The lessons are intended for a Year 8 English class to develop the literacy skills needed for KS4. However, this SoW would also be suitable for other KS3 years. All lessons have cross-curricular links including History, Drama, Maths and more. All lessons that require worksheets are also included! It includes: Lesson 1 - Introduction to play Lesson 2 - Analysis of Act 1, Scene 1 Lesson 3 - Analysis of Act 1, Scene 2 Lesson 4 - Analysis of Caliban’s language Lesson 5 - Writing P.E.E paragraphs Lesson 6 - Exploration of Ferdinand and Miranda Lesson 7 - Summarising Act 1 Lesson 8 - Summarising Act 2 Lesson 9 - Summarising Act 3 Lesson 10 - Summarising Act 4

Disclaimer: Please bare in mind, to ensure that formatting of images and fonts work for all different devices, slides are in a ‘read only’ format and can not be easily adapted. If you have any suggestions to get around this issue, please let me know This resource includes an entire SoW (30 lessons) surrounding the novel ‘The Boy at the Back of the Class’. The lessons are intended for a Year 7 English class to develop the literacy skills needed for KS4. However, this SoW would also be suitable for higher ability KS2. All lessons have cross-curricular links including History, Maths, Drama, Geography and more. All lessons include differentiated lesson objectives and all lessons that require worksheets are also included! It includes: Using inference to analyse the front cover and blurb, exploring the key word ‘refugee’ and writing our own predictions. Expanding vocabulary and using our sequencing skills to create a diary entry. Using PAFT (Purpose, Audience, Format and Tone) to create our own leaflets. Practising retrieval skills, familiarising ourselves with similes and metaphors and responding to comprehension questions. Using descriptive techniques to create our own school bullies. Developing oracy skills through classroom debates. Collate information by creating a newspaper. Begin using quotes and explaining our analysis. Create our own poems. Use P.E.E to further analyse characters. Use sequencing skills to create an instructional recipe. Use ‘Show Don’t Tell’ emotions. Use inference and prediction skills. Compare different historical wars and create a diary entry from the perspective of a refugee. Create a comic strip detailing the events of the novel thus far. Use summary skills to demonstrate knowledge of chapter. Confidently use persuasive techniques. Familiarising students with features of a letter by creating their own. Deepen thinking skills by using matrix grid. Reflect on oracy skills by re-engaging in debate. How have they improved since their first one? Write a description about buckingham palace. Implement atmosphere into our descriptions. Learn how to synthesise information. Write a news report. Gain confidence in articulating and sharing views. Write a comparative analysis. Create an interview with a focus on formal language. Reflect on predictions. Writing a book review. Extra resources/ideas for research lessons. Disclaimer: Please bare in mind, to ensure that formatting of images and fonts work for all different devices, slides are in a ‘read only’ format and can not be easily adapted. If you have any suggestions to get around this issue, please let me know