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An English teacher, who is currently taking a break from hectic school life to sail around the Mediterranean!

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An English teacher, who is currently taking a break from hectic school life to sail around the Mediterranean!
'Coraline'- KS3- CHAPTER 4- Lesson 06/18
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'Coraline'- KS3- CHAPTER 4- Lesson 06/18

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Free PDF of ‘Coraline’ by Neil Gaiman: http://mrdavieswebsite.weebly.com/uploads/2/4/5/6/24564916/coraline.pdf Lesson 02 in a scheme of 18 lessons. Lessons were created for Y7 HPAs, but could also be used with Y8 or even LPAs in Y9. See my shop for the rest of the lessons in the scheme! Clear, well designed PPT All resources required are provided Key Terminology entry slides Lesson Objectives Key Words for each lesson Assessment Objective focused lessons Starter, main and plenary Lesson 06 focuses on AO6 skills to use DIRECT SPEECH correctly, based on Chapter 4 of ‘Coraline’ ALL PRESENTATIONS HAVE BEEN CREATED ON GOOGLE SLIDES. ALL RESOURCES HAVE BEEN CREATED ON GOOGLE DOCS.
Where the Crawdads Sing- Creative Writing-Story Openings- Lesson 07/15
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Where the Crawdads Sing- Creative Writing-Story Openings- Lesson 07/15

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Lesson 07/15 This unit looks at supporting KS3 students in beginning a piece of creative writing by reading and analysing story openings from a range of literature, both classic and modern. Lesson 07 looks at Where the Crawdads Sing and focuses on the skill of setting the tone with descriptive writing. Optional Sp&L homework is included as well, aiming to get students comfortable presenting to a class. All lessons include: Nicely laid out PPT which is clear and easy to follow Lesson objectives, both CORE and CHALLENGE Key terminology for the lesson All resources needed for the lesson Examples where required Sentence starters where necessary Starter, main and plenary tasks Full SoW is available in my shop for a discount. ALL RESOURCES HAVE BEEN CREATED ON GOOGLE DRIVE (SLIDES and DOCS) SO MAY LOOK SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT IF DOWNLOADED IN MICROSOFT OFFICE
Dead Ends- Creative Writing-Story Openings- Lesson 09/15
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Dead Ends- Creative Writing-Story Openings- Lesson 09/15

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Lesson 09/15 This unit looks at supporting KS3 students in beginning a piece of creative writing by reading and analysing story openings from a range of literature, both classic and modern. Lesson 09 looks at Dead Ends by Erin Lange and focuses on the skill of creating an unlikeable protagonist. Optional Sp&L homework is included as well, aiming to get students comfortable presenting to a class. All lessons include: Nicely laid out PPT which is clear and easy to follow Lesson objectives, both CORE and CHALLENGE Key terminology for the lesson All resources needed for the lesson Examples where required Sentence starters where necessary Starter, main and plenary tasks Full SoW is available in my shop for a discount. ALL RESOURCES HAVE BEEN CREATED ON GOOGLE DRIVE (SLIDES and DOCS) SO MAY LOOK SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT IF DOWNLOADED IN MICROSOFT OFFICE
Room 101- Sp&L Presentations- Lesson 05/15
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Room 101- Sp&L Presentations- Lesson 05/15

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Lesson 05/15 This unit looks at supporting KS3 students in beginning a piece of creative writing by reading and analysing story openings from a range of literature, both classic and modern. Lesson 05 gives students the opportunity to present their Room 101 HWK to the class. The audience will give structured and helpful feedback to the presenter. Optional Sp&L homework is included as well, aiming to get students comfortable presenting to a class. All lessons include: Nicely laid out PPT which is clear and easy to follow Lesson objectives, both CORE and CHALLENGE Key terminology for the lesson All resources needed for the lesson Examples where required Sentence starters where necessary Starter, main and plenary tasks Full SoW is available in my shop for a discount. ALL RESOURCES HAVE BEEN CREATED ON GOOGLE DRIVE (SLIDES and DOCS) SO MAY LOOK SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT IF DOWNLOADED IN MICROSOFT OFFICE
EDEXCEL- 'Animal Farm'- Mock Exam Prep.-BOXER
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EDEXCEL- 'Animal Farm'- Mock Exam Prep.-BOXER

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- 6 example exam questions from the published material by EDEXCEL. - Mock exam planning sheet based on a question about Boxer. - Mock exam revision sheet based on Boxer. - Feedback sheet for clear marking using WWW, EBI and NTT with ESTIMATED grade boundaries.
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL- Dear Father Christmas- PERSUASIVE WRITING- KS3
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CHRISTMAS SPECIAL- Dear Father Christmas- PERSUASIVE WRITING- KS3

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Part of a Christmas Special series created for KS3 or KS4. Perfect as a one-off lesson, part of your own scheme or when you need to set quick cover work. DEAR FATHER CHRISTMAS- PERSUASIVE WRITING Includes... - Beautiful, easy-to-follow PPT - Lesson objectives - Starter, main and plenary activities - Example paragraph, fully annotated - Display material
10- Study Skills- Developing Grit
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10- Study Skills- Developing Grit

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Lesson 10 in a series of hour long Study Skills lessons for Y7 and Y8 students. This lesson looks at the meaning of 'grit' and how developing grit can help you overcome obstacles. CHECK OUT MY OTHER RESOURCES FOR MORE STUDY SKILLS LESSONS- ALSO AVAILABLE AS A BUNDLE.
PART ONE- 'His Dark Materials'- KS3- 10 Lessons
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PART ONE- 'His Dark Materials'- KS3- 10 Lessons

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'His Dark Materials'- The Play- KS3 The first 10 lessons in a SoW created for 'His Dark Mark Materials'- the play created by Nicholas Wright, based on the Philip Pullman trilogy of novels. Page numbers are from the NICK HERN BOOKS version. All lessons include... - Easy to follow PPT - All resources required - Learning objectives *PLEASE SEE MY SHOP FOR THE NEXT SET OF LESSONS IN THE SOW*
'Macbeth'- THE SHORTER SHAKESPEARE- Carel Press
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'Macbeth'- THE SHORTER SHAKESPEARE- Carel Press

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Created for a low/middle ability year 8 class. Page numbers are from 'The Shorter Shakespeare' version of 'Macbeth' by Carel Press. Learning objectives for every lesson. Resources provided where necessary. Clear PPTs to follow. Differentiated worksheets included. 16 lessons!
SHAKESPEARE'S BIRTHDAY- Call My Bluff- KS3 or KS4
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SHAKESPEARE'S BIRTHDAY- Call My Bluff- KS3 or KS4

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Suitable for KS3 or low ability KS4. 1 hour lesson. To celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday on 23rd April, why not have a special lesson? Students learn about words that Shakespeare invented and then make up their own words to play a version of ‘Call My Bluff’. Includes… Beautiful PowerPoint Learning objectives Starter, main and plenary Entry slide and Exit ticket Examples All resources needed PLEASE SEE MY SHOP FOR MORE GREAT RESOURCES
'The Woman in Black'- Chapter 5- Eel Marsh House
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'The Woman in Black'- Chapter 5- Eel Marsh House

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ORIGINALLY CREATED FOR A Y9 CLASS STARTING EDEXCEL GCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE. Students read Chapter 5 of ‘The Woman in Black’ and practise their quote extraction and inference skills focusing on the the setting around Eel Marsh House. PAGE NUMBERS ARE FROM THE PENGUIN VINTAGE PUBLICATION SHOWN IN COVER PICTURE.
Romeo and Juliet- A1S2- Arranged Marriage Debate- KS3 or KS4
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Romeo and Juliet- A1S2- Arranged Marriage Debate- KS3 or KS4

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Originally created for a high ability Y9 class, but could easily be used with KS4. 1 HOUR LESSON Focused on Lord Capulet’s and Paris’s discussion in A1S2. Students quote hunt and then plan and hold a debate about arranged marriages. Includes… Beautiful PPT Learning objectives All resources needed Differentiated tasks Starter, main and plenary PART OF A WHOLE SoW- SEE MY SHOP FOR THE OTHER LESSONS.
Romeo and Juliet- A1S2- Party Invitations- KS3 or KS4
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Romeo and Juliet- A1S2- Party Invitations- KS3 or KS4

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Originally created for a high ability Y9 class, but could easily be used with KS4. 1 HOUR LESSON Focused on Romeo and Benvolio finding out out the Capulet party in A1S2. Students create their own party invitations using evidence from the text. Includes… Beautiful PPT Learning objectives All resources needed Differentiated tasks Starter, main and plenary PART OF A WHOLE SoW- SEE MY SHOP FOR THE OTHER LESSONS.
PROOFREADING SKILLS- KS3 or KS4
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PROOFREADING SKILLS- KS3 or KS4

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Three resources to help students improve their proofreading skills. Spelling Punctuation Common Typing Errors Suitable for high ability KS3 or KS4 students. TEACHER ANSWERS INCLUDED
FIREWORKS' NIGHT SPECIAL- Dangers of Fireworks Leaflet- KS3
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FIREWORKS' NIGHT SPECIAL- Dangers of Fireworks Leaflet- KS3

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FIREWORKS' NIGHT SPECIAL- Dangers of Fireworks Leaflet- KS3 Students gather information from a range of sources about the dangers of fireworks and then create their own safety information leaflet. Includes... - Colourful PPT - Learning objectives - Thoughtful questioning - Facts and statistics - Self assessment sheet - Extension task