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Ada lovelace - Deduction and Speculation Lesson Plan
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.
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Lesson Plan
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
Removing Statues: Black History Month
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.
Shelley - Love's Philosophy - AQA GCSE Anthology
90+minutes
pack includes: lesson plan, worksheet.
Learning Objectives:
To understand the themes, structure, and language of Love’s Philosophy.
To analyse how Shelley uses imagery and rhetorical questions to convey the poem’s meaning.
To connect the poem’s themes to the broader context of Romantic literature.
To develop skills in close reading and critical analysis.
Lesson plan includes warm up and additional writing activities that students could do as part of a longer lesson or homework.
Worksheet includes background information on Shelley and the poem.
part of a series of lesson plans based on the AQA anthology.
Byron - When We Two Parted - AQA GCSE Anthology
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.
Ray Bradbury - Pedestrian - Analysis
90+ minutes
pack includes: Lesson plan and worksheet (short story available online)
Lesson Objectives
Students will be able to identify and analyse the central themes of technology and isolation, conformity vs. individuality, and surveillance and control in Ray Bradbury’s “The Pedestrian.”
Students will be able to draw connections between the themes and societal concerns depicted in “The Pedestrian” and contemporary issues related to technology, social isolation, and surveillance.
Students will be able to participate in group discussions, articulating their insights and interpretations of the story’s themes, imagery, and societal implications, and respond thoughtfully to their peers.
worksheet includes: background information on Ray Bradbury, comprehension questions, group discussion themes.
Lesson ends with writing a short story based on the themes of the Pedestrian - updated for a modern audience.
Lesson plan includes: warm-up activities, group discussion prompts, and comprehension answers.
Edgar Allan Poe - The Tell-Tale Heart: Analysis
90+ minutes
pack includes: Lesson plan, worksheet and short story (out of copyright)
Introduce your students to Edgar Allan Poe and his short stories with a critical reading of the short story “The Tell-Tale Heart”.
Students will create their own definitions for words that are not now commonly used, read the story and analyse the themes, imagery and the effect of an unreliable narrator.
Students will end writing their own short story with an unreliable narrator - either during class or as homework.
Pack includes the lesson plan with details of the activities as well as definitions for the words the students need to create definitions for - a worksheet for the students to complete and a copy of the short story (out of copyright) for the students to annotate. There are directions for the students on how to annotate their short story.
short story - Ruthless - Creative writing
90+ mins
pack includes: Lesson plan, Worksheet, Creative Writing Prompts (on a presentation slide).
-not included- Short story “Ruthless” by William de Mille (easily found online)
Learning Objectives:
Students will explore how these themes are presented in the story and their relevance to real-life situations.
Students will recognize and interpret the use of literary devices such as irony, foreshadowing, and suspense in the story.
Students will evaluate the moral and ethical questions raised by the story, particularly regarding the concept of justice and the consequences of vengeful actions.
activities include:
analysing the short story
anslysing how short stories work (literary devices)
rewriting the short story with a different perspective
writing a short story
Mindfulness Lesson - Sunscreen
90+ minutes
pack includes: lesson plan, and worksheet. (not included: lyrics for “Sunscreen” by Baz Luhrmann - available online).
I’ve also included a collection of mindfulness exercises for future lessons :)
Learning Objectives:
Students will reflect on how the advice in the song relates to their own lives and future plans.
Students will evaluate the relevance of the song’s advice in the context of contemporary society and their personal experiences.
Students will reflect on their learning process and outcomes through journal entries and group discussions.
This lesson plan is designed to help students with anxiety or concerns about their futures relax. The lesson is ostensibly about advice and giving students space to think about education as something that can help them get to where they want, instead of a set of hoops to jump through.
Hemingway - Indian Camp - Analysis
90+ minutes
Pack includes: Lesson plan and worksheet. (short story available online).
Lesson Objectives
Students will analyse the themes of life, death, and loss of innocence in Indian Camp.
Students will explore and interpret the symbolism and imagery in Indian Camp.
Students will understand the historical and cultural context of the story, including the portrayal of Native American characters and the use of period-specific language.
Students will articulate their understanding of the story through creative responses.
Pack includes:
Detailed lesson plan with activities, discussion prompts and pre-reading exercise prompts.
Worksheet with biographical information on Hemingway, and information about the change of language, pre-reading exercises, annotation activities, discussions on symbolism and a project to turn the short story into a short film.
Bundle
Roald Dahl Comparative Essays
This bundle includes 3 lesson plans including:
Lamb to the Slaughter lesson plan and worksheets (90+mins)
The Landlady lesson plan and worksheets (90+mins)
Essay Writing lesson plan and worksheets.
Lesson plans include sample essay questions for each short story, as well as comparison essays for students to compare the two stories characters, motives and themes.
(stories not included, though easily found online)
Bundle
UK LGBTQ+ Bundle
10+ hours of lessons
pack includes 5 complete lessons with dozens of activities for students to engage with the topic.
Celebrate the contributions and milestones of the
LGBTQ+ community with our comprehensive lesson plan bundle. This collection covers key figures, events, and movements, providing students with an engaging and insightful exploration of UK LGBTQ+ history. This collection of Lessons on LGBTQ+ history focuses on:
The History of Pride - Understand the significance of this event in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights and its lasting impact on the movement.
The Stonewall Riot - Learn about these trailblazing activists and their roles in advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and social justice.
LGSM (Lesbian and Gays Support the Miners) - the importance of intersectional activism.
The legacy of Alan Turing -
Queer literature - Dorian Gray
Key Features:
-Historical Context: Each lesson provides an in-depth look at the social, political, and cultural factors surrounding these key figures and events.
-Interactive Activities: Engage students with primary source analyses, creative projects, role-playing scenarios, and multimedia presentations.
Critical Discussions: Facilitate thoughtful conversations on discrimination, social justice, and the importance of activism and community support.
Reflective Exercises: Encourage students to connect historical events with contemporary issues, fostering empathy, awareness, and critical thinking.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the significance of each figure and event in the broader context of LGBTQ+ history and civil rights movements.
Analyse the challenges faced and the strategies used to overcome discrimination and achieve social justice.
Reflect on the enduring legacies of these individuals and events, and their relevance to current societal issues.
Perfect for LGBTQ+ History Month or any curriculum focused on history and social justice, this lesson plan bundle will inspire your students to appreciate the contributions and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community throughout history.