Welcome to the Online Teaching Resources TES shop. Here you'll find hundreds of KS1, KS2, KS3 and KS4 teaching resources in the form of editable PowerPoints and worksheets for English, Maths, Science and History. All materials are made with the UK National Curriculum in mind and have been created to engage and enthuse learners. You can find out more and access hundreds more brilliant resources at our websites www.Teacher-of-Primary.com and www.Teacher-of-English.com.
Welcome to the Online Teaching Resources TES shop. Here you'll find hundreds of KS1, KS2, KS3 and KS4 teaching resources in the form of editable PowerPoints and worksheets for English, Maths, Science and History. All materials are made with the UK National Curriculum in mind and have been created to engage and enthuse learners. You can find out more and access hundreds more brilliant resources at our websites www.Teacher-of-Primary.com and www.Teacher-of-English.com.
Of Mice and Men contains 29 lessons which explore Steinbeck’s classic novella in detail. Resources include a unit lesson overview, an editable 244 slide PowerPoint presentation and 58 worksheets. All lessons are structured using the four-part lesson format and the resource has a range of activities for students of all abilities.
CONTENTS:
• Background information about Steinbeck and the context of the novel
• Activities to develop knowledge of the plot
• Analysis of the characters of George, Lennie, Candy, Crooks, Curley’s Wife, Curley and Slim
• Exploration of themes - dreams, loneliness, racism, marginalisation, friendship
• Steinbeck’s viewpoint and purpose and the role of Crooks, Curley’s Wife, Candy and Lennie
• Analysis of Steinbeck’s language in key scenes
• Steinbeck’s use of tension and suspense
• Speaking and listening activities
• Empathy writing activities - diary and letter writing
• Sequencing activities to consolidate plot knowledge
• Developing inference and deduction skills
And much more!
My Polish Teacher's Tie - Unit of Work
(61-slide PowerPoint, 5 worksheets and unit of work overview)
English Teaching Resources: My Polish Teacher's Tie (Helen Dunmore) is a 61-slide, fully editable PowerPoint presentation designed to teach Helen Dunmore's popular short story. My Polish Teacher's Tie is included in the AQA GCSE English Anthology Sunlight on the Grass and is the first story in the collection. Resources include a variety of lessons and activities ideal for helping pupils understand the plot, characters, themes, and the author's use of language. My Polish Teacher's Tie also contains 5 worksheets that can be used alongside the PowerPoint presentation. Activities include:
Group discussion work about plot, character and themes.
Comprehension and consolidation - Speaking & Listening and written tasks.
Exploring characters - archetypes
Analyzing the changing character of Carla Carter in detail - extended writing.
Exploring how characters develop.
Helen Dunmore's use of symbolism in My Polish Teacher's Tie.
Hot seating the main characters.
Discussing themes - identity and immigration.
61-slide PowerPoint presentation.
5 worksheets to accompany the PowerPoint.
Unit of work overview
To preview English Teaching Resources: My Polish Teacher's Tie click on the PowerPoint lessons.
Billionaire Boy by David Walliams is a complete 13 lesson unit of work with a 120-slide editable PowerPoint presentation, a 29-page booklet of worksheets and a step by step unit overview.
The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the plot, characters, language and themes of the novel. It can be used at either UKS2 or lower KS3 - depending on the ability of the class.
Activities include:
Analysis of the characters of Joe, Mr Spud, Bob and Lauren
A variety of starter and plenary activities
Discussion of key themes: bullying, family, friendship, wealth
Developing inference and deduction skills
Empathetic writing – Joe and Bob’s diary
Speaking and Listening - Hotseating to develop character knowledge and understanding
Studying David Walliams’s use of language, symbolism and structure
Writing a book review for Billionaire Boy
Studying and producing a newspaper article