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Inspired by Naomi Klein’s incredible book “No Logo”.
Includes:
Literacy, Numeracy and source interpretation settler activity.
Agree/Disagree statements.
Literacy/book quote comprehension activity.
Sweatshop research activity.
PEEKA paragraph guidance and writing structure for a follow up ‘No Logo’.
Differentation:
Stretch activities.
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Comprehensive lesson analysing Thomas Hardy’s poem ‘Drummer Hodge’ 1899.
Use MITSL grids, extensive reference to the criteria (iGCSE Edexcel) and model answers to prepare students for essay planning and then writing.
Features stretch questions,literacy support, numeracy cross overs and multiple printed resources to support all learners.
Example questions designed to look like a real exam paper to prepare students for the conventions of the exam hall.
Used to great effect in a high achieving International School. Took about two lessons to complete in full and then a third lesson to allow for in depth and criteria led reflection and improvements.
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Industrial Revolution:
A Wolsey Academy Scheme of Work on the Industrial Revolution. Target is KS3 but all assessments throughout are GCSE and use Edexcel criteria. Each lesson contains a lesson plan, quick start guide, printable resources, mini plenaries, challenge questions, mark schemes, writing frames, lots of differentiation, a nice mix of activity types and a lesson specific EAL activity sheet. There are 14 lessons in total, but each lesson has enough material to last 2 or 3 lessons for even high ability classes.
Most lessons include some high-level source analysis.
The lessons also include a link to a site hosting a self-marking End of Unit quiz and a revision guide which make for nice homework activities. The SOW has been used for several years (with continual updates and improvements) at a very successful History department in an outstanding school.
If used at KS3 it also acts as a grounding for any History of Medicine modules they might encounter at KS4 (hence the focus on public health and inventions).
The SOW covers the following topics:
Introduction to the Industrial Revolution (free)
Population Boom (free)
Factories
Coal Mining
Transport
Robert Stephenson
Industrial Revolution inventors
Child Labour
Public Health Problems
Public Health Solutions & Government Intervention
Source Question on the Big Stink
Luddites
British Empire
Source Question on Empire
William Cuffay & The Chartists (Black History Month lesson)
Causes of Indian Independence
All Guided Reading Challenges (24 in total - 6 of which directly relevant to the Industrial Revolution & Empire)
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Industrial Revolution:
From a Scheme of Work on the Industrial Revolution. This lesson includes two sources, a video task, a writing activity, a Quiz-Quiz-Trade knowledge acquisition task and a hot seat plenary. Also includes two EAL support sheets and a stretch writing mat.
Starts with a ‘quick start’ lesson guide. All resources easily printable from the one PowerPoint.
There are 14 lessons in total, but each lesson has enough material to last 2 or 3 lessons for even high ability classes.
Most lessons include some high-level source analysis.
The SOW has been used for several years (with continual updates and improvements) at a very successful History department in an outstanding school.
If used at KS3 it also acts as a grounding for any History of Medicine modules they might encounter at KS4 (hence the focus on public health and inventions).
The SOW covers the following topics:
Introduction to the Industrial Revolution (free)
Population Boom (free)
Factories
Coal Mining
Transport
Robert Stephenson
Industrial Revolution inventors
Child Labour
Public Health Problems
Public Health Solutions & Government Intervention
Source Question on the Big Stink
Luddites
British Empire
Source Question on Empire
Revision Guide & EAL activities.
WolseyAcademy.com, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.
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Part 1 of a mini SOW on Poetry. Students read and analyse the war poem ‘Who’s for the Game?’.
Lesson layout:
Word association of key words.
Analysing the poem using analysis grid (provided in resources at bottom of the ppt)
Developing the written analysis using paragraph structures and stretch vocabulary sheet.
Pick a peer assessment activity grid.
This lesson also forms part of the Mini Poetry SOW:
Who’s the game? - Analysis
Fall in - Analysis
Presents from my aunt - Analysis
A witch in a bottle - Writing Poetry
Gothic Poetry - Writing Poetry
Gothic Poetry Techniques - Writing Poetry
Part 3 of a mini SOW on Poetry. Students read and analyse the poem ‘Presents from my Aunt’.
Settler – discussion on the nature of presents & poetic technique recap.
Glossary task and poem read.
Imagery/Drawing exercise with extension tasks.
Descriptive techniques analysis grid.
Paragraph writing task with writing frames.
Plenary cube activity (Plenary cubes ready to print in the resources section of the ppt).
This lesson also forms part of the Mini Poetry SOW:
Who’s the game? - Analysis
Fall in - Analysis
Presents from my aunt - Analysis
A witch in a bottle - Writing Poetry
Gothic Poetry - Writing Poetry
Gothic Poetry Techniques - Writing Poetry
Part 2 of a mini SOW on Poetry. Students read and analyse the war poem ‘Fall In’.
Think/Pair/Share – connotations of the title?
Language identifying task.
Differentiated essay question task.
Pick a plenary grid.
This lesson also forms part of the Mini Poetry SOW:
Who’s the game? - Analysis
Fall in - Analysis
Presents from my aunt - Analysis
A witch in a bottle - Writing Poetry
Gothic Poetry - Writing Poetry
Gothic Poetry Techniques - Writing Poetry
Back to back completed flash cards.
Features the type of text, the audience and purpose (TAP) and breaks down literature devices used into linguistic and structural - provides quotes and explanations for each one. Most also include paragraph and line references to quickly locate the quote during revision.
Ready to print and use.
The anthology consist of:
Touching the Void
Your Guide to Beach Safety
Climate Change Webpage - Greenpeace UK
Climate Change: The Facts
A Game of Polo With A Headless Goat
A Passage to Africa
The Explorer’s Daughter
Explorers, or Boys Messing About? Either Way, Taxpayer Gets Rescue Bill
Taking On The World
Chinese Cinderella
UPDATE: Some of these texts may no longer appear in the current exam but may be good for practicing for mock papers etc.
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Part 4 of a mini SOW on Poetry. Student write their own poems using the techniques they have studied in the first three lessons.
Levelled settler questioning
Students work through online quest/story.
Differentiated question tasks on the story.
Levelled poem writing preparation task.
Head stone writing plenary.
This lesson also forms part of the Mini Poetry SOW:
Who’s the game? - Analysis
Fall in - Analysis
Presents from my aunt - Analysis
A witch in a bottle - Writing Poetry
Gothic Poetry - Writing Poetry
Gothic Poetry Techniques - Writing Poetry
A PowerPoint to run a CPD session on this amazing new opportunity for teachers and educators. It features a demonstration of the power of Generative AI and a prompt sheet for English teachers to get the most out of the tech.
Hope it helps.
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A comprehensive analysis of the role of Crooks in Of Mice and Men. I could never find a resource on the TES that covered this important character to my liking - so I made one. Hope it helps.
Lesson structure is as follows:
Read an extract from the text and answer a differentiated question.
Read the description of Crook’s room and find a quote that matches/supports each icon on the worksheet included.
Discussion of key quotation with differentiated support.
Radar chart of reader’s emotions towards Crooks (with leveled extension tasks).
Scavenger Hunt for historical and societal context - students move around room equipped the worksheet included and read from six contextual information slides (ideally blown up to A3) and complete their context sheets. Each context slide has a challenge task attached to push students towards their aspirational goals.
Exit Card Plenary Question - student’s design a multiple choice question and hand to teacher on their out of the class ready so we can use them for to start the following lesson.
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17 practice papers for Edexcel IGCSE English Literature Macbeth exam.
(Open book exam).
Each paper comes with a Edexcel style front sheet and a choice of two questions (1 character, 1 theme).
Excellent for revision and independent study.
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A resource designed to help out teaching English.
Higher order thinking questions for reading texts. A range of questions to engage students with higher level thinking and questioning – beyond the usual ‘explain this more’ feedback, this can be a really useful guide to build higher level analysis.
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A resource designed to help out teaching English.
Sentence Stems for Reading Analysis. 4 colourful literacy mats, ideal for printing and laminating on desk to push students of all abilities to write better paragraphs and engage with higher level analysis.
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14 Mini Mock Papers.
Each one comes with an extract and 4 questions (2 marks, 4 marks, 5 marks, 45 marks) in the IGCSE style for Edexcel, English Language Paper 1.
Ideal for exam practice/revision/distance learning.
Hope they help.
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A resource designed to help out teaching English.
A colourful Literacy mat to help students explain the effect of something, really useful for a range of subjects and curriculums! Print and laminate to boost your student’s outcomes.
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English Writing Skills – KS3/EAL - Gothic SOW
20 lessons with a revision guide and an online end of unit test.
SOW made initially for secondary school students in the UK. However, this SOW especially has had huge success in boosting grades in international schools because of its accommodation of various learning styles, engaging content, deep levels of differentiation and development of core skills.
Lessons are as follows:
Gothic Stories – to be apply to apply a range of adjectives.
Sentence Structures - To investigate a variety of sentence structures and their effect on the reader
Imaginative Sentences – To edit sentences and make them imaginative.
Using the senses - To create an effect using senses in my writing.
Using sound effects - To be able to identify and explain tension.
Character descriptions - To explain the effect of the language chosen by the author
Pathetic Fallacy - To apply pathetic fallacy
Addams Family Punctuation - To create a character through punctuation
Varied Sentences – To apply a variety of sentence styles.
Introduction to poetry techniques - To analyse poetic techniques used
Persuasive Techniques – Speaking and listening skills
Persuasive techniques – speaking and listening presentation
Genre conventions – To create your own gothic character
Similes and Metaphors - To manipulate adventurous vocabulary, similes and metaphors to describe a haunted house.
Understanding criteria - To understand the assessment criteria
Planning extended writing - To plan a gothic story
Extended Writing Assessment - To create a gothic story
Poetry techniques – To analyse the language of a poem.
Gothic poetry – To apply poetic techniques to your own poem.
Gothic Filmn Review
Gothic homework task grids (this homework works for the entire SOW and pupils complete at their own pace).
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This comprehensive study resource is designed to enrich students’ understanding of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic novel. With 50 flash cards covering keywords, characters, and themes, alongside revision method tutorials and templates, it offers a complete and effective study package.
The keyword flash cards provide essential terms and concepts from the novel, accompanied by clear definitions to deepen students’ vocabulary and literary analysis skills. From “American Dream” to “green light,” these cards enable students to explore the nuanced layers of Fitzgerald’s writing.
The character flash cards introduce the key figures in The Great Gatsby, including Jay Gatsby, Daisy Buchanan, and Nick Carraway. Each card offers detailed descriptions of the characters’ personalities, motivations, and relationships, enabling students to engage with the complex dynamics of the story.
The theme flash cards delve into the profound thematic elements of the novel, such as the illusion of the American Dream, the corrupting influence of wealth, and the inevitability of the past. These cards allow students to grasp the underlying messages and social critiques embedded within the narrative.
To enhance students’ revision process, this resource includes comprehensive tutorials on effective revision methods, specifically tailored to The Great Gatsby. These tutorials provide practical strategies for summarizing chapters, analyzing symbolism, and exploring the socio-cultural context of the novel.
Moreover, the resource offers customizable revision templates, providing structured frameworks for note-taking, quote analysis, and thematic synthesis. These templates empower students to organize their thoughts, capture key insights, and create personalized study guides that highlight the most significant elements of the novel.
“The Great Gatsby Flash Cards Plus” is an invaluable tool for students seeking to master Fitzgerald’s masterpiece. By combining flash cards, revision method tutorials, and templates, this comprehensive resource ensures a deep understanding of the novel’s content, while equipping students with the necessary skills to excel in their exams and appreciate the timeless themes within the story.
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This comprehensive study resource is a must-have for deepening students’ understanding of Harper Lee’s powerful novel. With 50 flash cards covering keywords, characters, and themes, alongside revision method tutorials and templates, it offers a complete and effective study package. The keyword flash cards provide essential terms and concepts from the novel, while the character flash cards offer detailed descriptions of key figures like Scout, Atticus Finch, and Boo Radley. The theme flash cards explore important themes such as racism, justice, and innocence. Combined with revision methods and templates, this resource equips students to excel in their exams and appreciate the profound messages within the story of “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
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This comprehensive resource is designed to enrich students’ comprehension of William Golding’s classic novel. With 50 flash cards covering keywords, characters, and themes, along with revision method tutorials and templates, it provides a complete study package.
The keyword flash cards feature essential terms and concepts from the novel, providing clear definitions that deepen students’ vocabulary and facilitate their analysis of the story. From “civilization” to “savagery,” students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the novel’s core ideas.
The character flash cards introduce the diverse cast of Lord of the Flies, from Ralph and Piggy to Jack and Simon, offering detailed descriptions that delve into their personalities and motivations. By studying these cards, students can develop a nuanced understanding of the characters’ roles and their significance within the narrative.
The theme flash cards explore the rich thematic landscape of the novel, tackling concepts such as power, innocence, fear, and the loss of civilization. Through these cards, students can explore the deeper meanings of the story and its societal implications.
To enhance the revision process, this resource includes comprehensive tutorials on effective revision methods tailored specifically to Lord of the Flies. These tutorials guide students in organizing their study materials, summarizing chapters, analyzing symbolism, and developing critical thinking skills.
Additionally, the resource offers customizable revision templates, providing structured frameworks for note-taking, quote analysis, and synthesis of key concepts. These templates empower students to create their own comprehensive study guides and streamline their revision process.
“Lord of the Flies Flash Cards Plus” is a comprehensive study resource that combines flash cards, revision method tutorials, and templates, offering students a holistic approach to studying and understanding the novel’s content. With these tools, students can master the complexities of Lord of the Flies and excel in their examinations.
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