A step-by-step Power Point lesson on how to plan and write an article. With accompanying handouts.

A Powerpoint presentation which uses humour to demonstrate how the lack of punctuation can change the meaning of a sentence.

This presentation sets out the game of Alibi for the teacher to present to the class. The game is a creative activity suitable for year 5 up to year 13 which they will love. Learning objectives include Creating a story Writing Creative thinking Communication – speaking and listening. Asking and answering questions Presenting Observation

In groups, pupils plan a hypothetical party, with a different task for each group to compete and present to the class. They also have 2 individual tasks as part of the project. Cross Curricular learning points include:- English, Maths, Communication, Negotiation, Presentation, Problem Solving, Creativity and Design.

A total lesson plan based on the topic of films, looking at plot types and the 7 story steps. This lesson is suitable for English lessons and ESOL students.

An interactive powerpoint that helps with spellings of some common homophones. It ends with a worksheet which can either be printed or be done as a class.

This fill in the gaps worksheet could be used after the Alibi PowerPoint activity. The following words and idioms will stretch the learner! Interrogate, simultaneously, discrepancies alibi, exhaustive, fictitious, watertight, doesn’t hold water, hand in glove, leads you up the garden path, tall story, smell a rat, fishy, a likely story. Plausible robbery villain, no good, moral dilemma, conscience, foul play, controversial, notorious, infamous.

Equip your 15-16-year-old students with essential writing skills using this engaging PowerPoint presentation. Perfect for GCSE and KS4, this resource breaks down the art of crafting articles and news stories. Students will learn: The diverse purposes of writing (inform, entertain, educate, and more). Real-world applications, from websites and online content to magazines and newspapers. Tips to tailor writing for different audiences and markets. Empower your students to write with confidence and creativity, whether for school projects, future careers, or personal expression. Ideal for English Language, Media Studies, or cross-curricular use. Contains a Power Point Presentation and Four Work Sheets.