The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Lesson 17 (10-slide differentiated PowerPoint-based lesson with 2 worksheets) This lesson (aimed at KS3 but can be used with high ability Year 6) covers Chapters 191 and 192 of ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’. The ‘Do Now’ activity asks pupils to solve a series of maths puzzles using their knowledge of the novel so far. Pupils then read the chapters indicated and complete a range of differentiated tasks that test their understanding. The lesson concludes with a brief learning review that asks pupils to respond critically to three statements about Christopher’s decision to go to London. Suggested answers are provided for all tasks. To preview The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Lesson 17 click on the images.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Lesson 15 (12-slide editable PowerPoint-based lesson with 2 worksheets) This lesson (which is aimed at KS3 pupils but can be used with high ability Year 6) covers Chapters 167 and 173 of ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’. The differentiated Do Now activity asks pupils to complete a ‘five-a-day’ recall task using their knowledge of the novel so far. Pupils then read the chapters indicated and complete a range of differentiated tasks that test their understanding. The lesson concludes with a brief learning review that asks pupils to consider how the writer Haddon has hinted at Christopher’s father being Wellington’s killer. Suggested answers are provided for all tasks.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Lesson 16 (14-slide PowerPoint and 2 worksheets) This lesson (aimed at KS3 but could be used with high ability Year 6) covers Chapters 179 and 181 of ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’. The Do Now activity asks pupils to match seven plot-focused questions in the left-hand column of a table to their correct answers on the right. Pupils then read the chapters indicated and complete a range of differentiated tasks that test their understanding. The lesson concludes with a brief learning review that asks pupils to place ten statements outlining Christopher’s experience in chronological order. Suggested answers are provided for all tasks.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Lesson 14 (12-slide PowerPoint-based lesson with 2 worksheets) This lesson (designed for KS3 but could be used with a high ability Y6 class) covers Chapters 157 and 163 of ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’. The differentiated ‘Do Now’ activity asks pupils to identify eight characters from the novel based on their descriptions. Pupils then read the chapters indicated and complete a range of differentiated tasks that test their understanding. The lesson concludes with a brief learning review that asks learners to rate three differentiated statements about Christopher and his father on a scale of 1-5, based on the extent to which they agree. Suggested answers are provided for all tasks.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Lesson 13 (12-slide PowerPoint-based lesson with 2 worksheets) This lesson (designed for KS3 but could be used with a high ability Y6 class) covers Chapters 149 and 151 of ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’. The ‘Do Now’ activity asks pupils to unscramble a range of anagrams relating to Christopher’s story so far. Pupils then read the chapters indicated and complete a range of differentiated tasks that test their understanding. The lesson concludes with a brief learning review that asks pupils to complete a crossword puzzle by answering ten questions on what they have read. Suggested answer keys are provided for all tasks.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Lesson 12 (16-slide PowerPoint-based lesson with 2 worksheets) This lesson (designed for KS3 but could be used with a high ability Y6 class) covers Chapters 131-139 of ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’. In the Do Now Activity, pupils work through a series of differentiated tasks that test their recall of some of the novel’s events so far. Pupils then read the chapters indicated and complete a range of differentiated tasks that test their understanding. The lesson concludes with a brief learning review that asks pupils to summarise what they have read in three captioned images. Suggested answers are provided for all tasks.

Halloween Word Search 2 This fun teaching tool provides children with an opportunity to practise their reading skills with a Halloween theme. ‘Halloween Word Search 2’ includes an animated word search activity, one accompanying worksheet and a colouring page. As with all our PowerPoint teaching resources, ‘Halloween Word Search 2’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt, alter and revise it as much or as little as required.

Halloween Words - Using a Dictionary KS2 English Teaching Resource This Halloween themed teaching resource is designed to help KS2 children develop their dictionary skills as per the curriculum objectives of the English programme of study (Writing - transcription). It includes a number of engaging activities which explore alphabetical order and how to use a dictionary to check spelling and meaning. As with all our PowerPoint teaching resources, ‘Halloween Words - Using a Dictionary’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt, alter and revise it as much or as little as required.

Decimals - Making 1 - Year 5 In this KS2 maths teaching resource pupils practise adding decimals to make 1. It is an ideal teaching aid to use in a lesson covering some of the year 5 curriculum objectives in the maths programme of study (Number - fractions including decimals). Content includes: 3 differentiated hundred square grid activities with 3 accompanying worksheets A true or false, a matching and an odd one out activity with accompanying worksheet ‘Decimals - Making 1 - Year 5’ is editable so teachers can adapt the resource to meet their individual teaching needs.

Speech Writing for GCSE - Unit of Work 72-slide PowerPoint based unit of work with 7 worksheets This teaching unit explains how to write an effective speech and gain a good grade in the GCSE English examination. The resource explores transactional writing and focuses on speech writing in detail. It guides learners through the process of how to plan, write and draft an effective speech and outlines what examiners are looking for. GCSE Speech Writing covers the following: What is Transactional Writing? Understanding the G.A.P. - genre, audience and purpose – and its impact on a speech How to plan, structure and organise an effective speech Understanding and using the key techniques of speech writing Exemplar student speeches for modelling and peer assessment Identifying problems in learners’ work and creating solutions Using the GCSE mark scheme for peer and self-assessment and to help students understand what they need to do to gain high marks Producing an effective speech under exam conditions

Room 101 - GCSE Spoken English (7 slide editable PowerPoint GCSE teaching resource) Room 101 is a fun teaching resource in which students take the role of the guest on the popular BBC TV show Room 101. The resource is fully editable and can be used for a range of activities including Spoken English assessment.

40-slide editable PowerPoint and 4 worksheets Love’s Dog has been produced for the Edexcel GCSE English Literature Poetry Anthology and includes a range of teaching activities: An introduction to the poem and the poet Analysis of Love’s Dog by Jen Hadfield A copy of the poem and consolidation activities Exploring how Hadfield uses structure and form Studying the imagery used in Love’s Dog How and why Hadfield uses certain poetic techniques Language analysis - word choice and vocabulary The key themes of Love’s Dog

Bonfire Night Unit - Year 7/8 (68-slide PowerPoint based unit of work with 5 worksheets) This brilliant Bonfire Night Unit is designed to develop non-fiction writing skills. Students are required to organise a spectacular Bonfire Night event. Perfect for the Autumn Term. The resource covers: advertising, formal letter writing, speaking and listening and descriptive writing. Our Bonfire Night Unit contains a unit of work overview and a range of varied lessons and activities for children of all abilities – such as: Make a poster advertising the Bonfire Night event Design a leaflet which will act as a visitors’ guide at the event Speaking and listening discussion - speak to a group of local residents about their concerns Produce a piece of vivid and sensual writing describing the night Write a formal letter to the local newspaper

Dingbat Deductions 2 follows on where the original Dingbats resource left off with more fun dingbats for pupils to puzzle over. Dingbats are a fun way of developing deduction skills and language/word focus – key reading skills. Dingbat Deductions 2 includes 20 more dingbats and all slides are editable to suit your requirements.

‘A Complaint’ is a 39-slide PowerPoint presentation with 2 worksheets. It’s been produced for the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) English Literature Poetry Anthology and includes a range of teaching activities. Contents cover: An introduction to the poem and Wordsworth Analysis of ‘A Complaint’ A copy of the poem and consolidation activities Exploring how Wordsworth uses form and structure Studying the use of imagery in A Complaint Wordsworth’s use of certain poetic techniques Language - word and vocabulary choices The themes explored in ‘A Complaint’

An Inspector Calls - Context This GCSE English teaching resource explores the social, historical and cultural context of An Inspector Calls by J. B. Priestley. ‘An Inspector Calls - Context’ is made up of an editable 13-slide PowerPoint presentation and one accompanying worksheet.

Making Words - EYFS EYFS English Teaching Resource In this English teaching resource, children are given an opportunity to practise reading and spelling words taken from the ‘Letters and Sounds - Phase 2’ word bank for sets 1-5. English Teaching Resources: Making Words - EYFS’ is an 18 slide Powerpoint presentation that includes an interactive activity with an accompanying worksheet and one further worksheet. ‘Making Words - EYFS’ is fully editable giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource to meet the needs of each class taught.

First Sounds - EYFS EYFS English Teaching Resource In this English teaching resource, children are given an opportunity to practise reading and spelling words taken from the ‘Letters and Sounds - Phase 2’ word bank for sets 1-5. English Teaching Resources: ‘First Sounds - EYFS’ is a 14 slide Powerpoint presentation that includes an interactive activity and one accompanying worksheet with a further worksheet. ‘First Sounds - EYFS’ is fully editable giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource to meet the needs of each class taught.

Final Sounds - EYFS EYFS English Teaching Resource In this English teaching resource, children practise spelling common cvc words through segmenting to identify the final phoneme. English Teaching Resources: ‘Final Sounds - EYFS’ is a 16 slide Powerpoint presentation that includes an interactive activity and one accompanying worksheet with a further worksheet. ‘Final Sounds - EYFS’ is fully editable giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource to meet the needs of each class taught.

Discussion Texts - Bullying Unit of Work (45-slide PowerPoint based teaching unit with 9 worksheets) Task - to write a discussion text addressing the question: Should we feel sorry for bullies? The unit includes a variety of activities ideal for Year 5/6, however it also works well with Year 7 students. Contents include: Discuss and define bullying and the different forms it can take Sort and role play different bullying scenarios to understand different viewpoints Create a mind map of the effects of bullying Analyse videos to understand the mind-set of a bully Review and practise the discussion text features such as: statistics, formal language choices, technical language use and opposing conjunctions. Learn how to structure a discussion text Edit and redraft writing using a checklist