90+ mins pack includes: lesson plan, worksheet. Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students will have a deep understanding of Lord Byron’s poem “When We Two Parted,” including its themes, structure, language, and historical context. They will be able to analyse and interpret the poem, and relate its themes to broader concepts within Romantic poetry. Lesson plan includes: warm up exercise, exercises and discussion prompts. Worksheet includes: biographical information on Byron, background information on the poem, prompts for analysis and discussions, as well as short answer questions for writing practice.

90 mins (+homework). Pack includes: lesson plan, and worksheets. An in-depth study of Hemingway’s short story ‘Cat in the Rain’. This short story appears simple on the surface but offers broad discussions and a range of interpretations for students. It is an easy read. Analyse the short story, then write essays, summaries or creative writing projects. Comprehension questions for the story and further discussion points are included. The lesson can be linked with essay writing, summary writing, and creative writing. Other Hemingway lesson plans include: Old Man at the Bridge.

90 mins (+homework/writing exercise). Pack includes: lesson plan, and worksheets. An in-depth study of Roald Dahl’s short story ‘Lamb to the Slaughter’. This short story appears simple on the surface but offers broad discussions and a range of interpretations for students. It is an easy read. Analyse the short story, then write essays, summaries or creative writing projects. Comprehension questions for the story and further discussion points are included. The lesson can be linked with essay writing, summary writing, and creative writing. Other Dahl lesson plans include: The Landlady (which can be used for comparison essays)

suitable for Black History Month 90+ mins Pack includes: lesson plan, student worksheets. Learning Objectives: Examine the Role of Statues in Historical Memory Evaluate Different Perspectives on Statue Removal Recognise the Role of Activism in Social Change Foster Empathy by Engaging with Multiple Perspectives Encourage Creative Solutions to Controversial Historical Memory Improve Oral and Written Communication Perfect for Black History Month, this lesson plan will inspire your students to explore the important, recent historical events. Empower your classroom with a deeper understanding of history and its ongoing impact on our world.

Have a mixed level group and need to keep them occupied for a morning with fun and engaging activities? Here are four: Create a unique museum that reflects interests, knowledge, and creativity. This museum can be about anything students are passionate about — art, history, science, technology, pop culture, music, sports, etc. Their task is to design the museum’s layout, curate the exhibits, and develop an engaging experience for visitors. Design a City for the Future that could exist 50 years from now. This city should be innovative, sustainable, and practical. Consider aspects such as architectural style, energy production, transportation, and overall livability. Write a Newspaper that reflects chosen theme or focus area. This newspaper can be about any topic they are passionate about—current events, school news, a specific hobby, entertainment, sports, technology, or any other area of interest. Their task is to write articles, design the layout, and create a cohesive publication that informs and engages readers. Plan a Bank Heist - Using creativity and problem-solving skills, students plan a detailed and fictional bank heist. This task is designed to encourage strategic thinking, teamwork, and the ability to create a compelling narrative. Remember, this is a purely imaginative exercise meant for fun and learning. If there is time, students present what they have created to other groups.

Pack contains: lesson plan, worksheets (short story not included, but easily found online: A Man Who Had No Eyes – Mackinlay Kantor) Pack focus/learning objectives: Summarise the plot of “A Man Who Had No Eyes”. Identify and analyse the key themes of the story (perspective, resilience, and deception). Evaluate the use of irony and characterisation in the text. Discuss the moral implications of the story. Write a brief response on how perspective shapes our understanding of others. Activities include: discussions on making judgements based on appearance, general knowledge about the early 20th century, reading a short story, comprehension questions, critical thinking (using a philosophical thought experiment), debate and writing.

Pack contains: lesson plan, worksheets Pack focus: summary writing activities, examples and practice. Even though this lesson was written for the story “Notes from the Midnight Driver”, the worksheet can be used before the book has been fully read Students learn how to write a good summary, why they are useful, and a step-by-step approach to writing one. Activities include #hasthtag (identifying key themes and events through the smallest number of words possible), spot-the-extra-detail (identifying unnecessary information in a text), step-by-step guide to writing a summary, and a longer text to practice writing a summary, as well as suggestions of chapters/scenes to summarise from the book “Notes from the Midnight Driver” by Sonnenblick.

Pack contains: lesson plan, worksheets Pack focus: characterisation writing activities, examples and practice. Even though this lesson was written for the story “Notes from the Midnight Driver”, the worksheet can be used before the book has been fully read Students learn how to write a good characterisation, why they are useful, and a step-by-step approach to writing one. Activities include “character suitcase” (packing a suitcase with physical and symbolic items for a character), detailed characterisation prompts with examples that breakdown the characterisation into manageable chunks, collection information for a biography, and finally writing a characterisation for a character from the book “Notes from the Midnight Driver” by Sonnenblick.

Pack contains: lesson plan, worksheets Pack focus: comment writing activities, examples and practice. Even though this lesson was written for the story “Notes from the Midnight Driver”, the worksheet can be used before the book has been fully read Students learn how to write a good comment, why they are useful, and a step-by-step approach to writing one. Activities include; comment walls and discussions about literary themes, detailed step-by-step guide to writing a comment as well as closed practice, practice comment writing as well as proofreading and responding to another classmate’s comment.

Pack contains: lesson plan, worksheets (short story and poem not included, but easily found online: Robert Frost “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening”, and “And Miles to go Before I Sleep” by D F Nolan) Pack focus/learning objectives: Analyse the key themes and literary devices in the story. Discuss character development and relationships. Understand the meaning behind the title and its symbolism. Relate the story to their own lives and make personal connections. Write a reflective piece on the story’s impact on them. Activities include: discussions on poetry, comprehension, critical thinking on the character’s inner conflict, analysis of themes, writing a radio play, writing comparative essays and research real-life stories of people who have overcome significant obstacles to fulfil a duty or promise.

Pack contains: lesson plan, worksheets Pack focus: This lesson focuses on using modal verbs of deduction and speculation(might have, could have, must have) to discuss Ada Lovelace’s contributions to computing and how her work may have been understood or misunderstood by her contemporaries. The lesson includes a brief introduction to Ada Lovelace, followed by a grammar focus on modals, and an activity where students engage in a discussion or debate using modal verbs to speculate about her influence. Learning objectives: · Use modal verbs for deduction and speculation in the past tense. · Discuss how historical figures like Ada Lovelace might have influenced modern technology · Engage in meaningful discussions using speculation to make deductions about historical events.

Pack includes: lesson plan, worksheet (with text, comprehension, and activities), and presentation slides Pack focus: life and work of Marie Skłodowska-Curie, women in STEM, WWI technology, Understand the role Marie Skłodowska-Curie had in science in the early 20th Century Describe Curie’s contributions to society, including her work during World War I with mobile X-ray units (petites Curies). Respond constructively to peers’ comments to engage in discussion. Create a timeline or mind map outlining Curie’s personal and professional milestones. Activities included on worksheet that could be classwork or homework (may need internet access for research): Create a Timeline Experiment Demonstration Women in STEM poster campaign Design a museum that educates visitors on Marie Skłodowska-Curie’s contributions to science. poster creation STEM problem-solving challenge Legacy debate Short answer