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Graffiti: Art or Vandalism? (Persuasive Writing)
A reading and writing task based on the issue of Graffiti (KS3/KS4)
Alma: Creative Writing
Using a Pixar short film, Alma, the pupils must first analyse the film and then write a story (KS2/KS3/KS4)****You need the short film*****Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tECaYQ1AzkM
The Balloon Debate: Speaking & Listening
A speaking & listening debate (KS3/KS4)
Moving Beyond PEE: PEACE Paragraphs
A method of moving beyond PEE. Particularly useful for the Shakespeare Linked Task as it emphasises context (KS3/KS4)
Wonder by R. J. Palacio: Full Scheme & Resources
A full scheme and resources for Wonder by R. J. Palacio. Start with the PowerPoint.
Unseen Poetry: Comparisons
A collection of poetry for practising the WJEC unseen poetry comparison. Analysis table included. I print these out on A3 paper for adequate space for annotations (KS4)
Writing an Informal Letter: Tattoos
An article about young people and tattoos, a PowerPoint explaining letter structures and a peer assessment worksheet. Useful for the GCSE writing exam (KS4)
Hedgehopping: Autobiographical Writing
A lesson on analysing and creating autobiographical writing (KS3/KS4)
Writing a Film Review: GCSE Booklet
Everything students need to achieve an A* when writing a film review - examples, the assessment criteria, a word bank and a 10 step guide (KS4)
Writing a Persuasive Letter: The School Bell
Pupils must write a letter to the head teacher to persuade them to change the school bell to a music system. An example, article, checklist and persuasive devices worksheet attached (KS3/KS4)
Hobson's Choice: Various Resources
A collection of resources for teaching Hobson's Choice by Harold Brighouse (KS4)
A View from the Bridge: Various Resources
A collection of resources I use for teaching A View from the Bridge by Arthur Miller (KS4)
Of Mice & Men: Introducing the Main Characters
Extracts that introduce the main characters from Of Mice and Men with questions (KS4)
Of Mice & Men: Narrative Writing
A PowerPoint that allows pupils to show their textual knowledge by writing creatively about some of the main characters (KS3/KS4)
Heroes: Character Formulas
Create your own visual formula to revise the major characters and themes (KS4)
How to Write an Essay: The Temple of Knowledge
An approach to essay writing that is designed for English literature essays but can easily be adapted for different subjects, abilities and assessments.
Building Suspense & Tension: Reading & Writing
You will need the first chapter of 'Storm Catchers&', the first two pages of &';Jaws' and the Jaws DVD. Analysing extracts and creative writing tasks included (KS3/KS4)
Harry Potter: Full Scheme & Resources
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - A full scheme and resources (KS3)
A Christmas Carol: Symbolism
A worksheet that explores the motif of fire in A Christmas Carol (KS3/KS4)
Hobson's Choice: Context Questions
A collection of context questions for Hobson's Choice (KS4)