15 x KS3 lessons. Could also be used for students in KS4 who struggle to begin a piece of creative writing in their English Language GCSE.
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.
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
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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.
'A Christmas Carol'- Dickens- CHAPTER ONE- Scrooge's Appearance
Created for GCSE students, but could also be used for classes at KS3.
A fully prepared lesson with all the resources and easy-to-follow PPT. Perfect when you need something in a rush or have to set cover-work.
WILL PRODUCE WORK WHICH WILL BE PERFECT FOR A DISPLAY.
Includes...
- Entry activity
- Differentiated learning objectives
- Starter, main and plenary (starter and main are differentiated)
- Beautiful PPT and all the required resources
- Examples
- Thoughtful discussion question for SMSC
- Exit question
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.
THE OTHER SIDE OF CHRISTMAS- PAIRED NARRATIVE WRITING
Students work together to look at both sides of Christmas and produce creative writing for the different points of view.
Includes...
- Beautiful, easy-to-follow PPT
- Lesson objectives
- Starter, main and plenary activities
- Example paragraphs
- Peer assessment feedback form
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.
WRITING TO ARGUE
Includes...
- Beautiful, easy-to-follow PPT
- Lesson objectives
- Starter, main and plenary activities
- Example paragraph
- Exit tickets
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.
Includes...
- Beautiful, easy-to-follow PPT
- Lesson objectives
- Starter, main and plenary activities
- Example paragraph, fully annotated
- Peer assessment feedback form
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
'A Christmas Carol'- Chapter One- Marley's Ghost- KS3/KS4- Peer Assessment
Part of a 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.
Differentiated questions for students based on the appearance of Marley's ghost in Chapter One.
Includes...
- Beautiful, easy-to-follow PPT
- Lesson objectives
- Numeracy
- Starter, main and plenary activities
- Differentiated and scaffolded task for Lower Ability Pupils
- Example paragraph, fully annotated
- Peer assessment feedback form
'A Christmas Carol'- DICKENS- Chapter One- FOUR LESSONS
Four lessons focused on Chapter One of 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens. Created for KS3 or KS4 students.
Includes...
- Beautiful, easy-to-follow PPTs
- All resources needed
- Lesson objectives
- Starter, main and plenary activities
- Entry activities and discussion questions
- Example paragraphs, fully annotated
- Peer assessment feedback forms
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Lesson 12 in a series of hour long Study Skills lessons for Y7 and Y8 students.
In this lesson students write to Year 11 students to give them advice on how to deal with the stress on their upcoming GCSE exams. Students will need to have done Lesson 11- Beat the Stress!
Includes differentiated templates for students.
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Lesson 13 in a series of hour long Study Skills lessons for Y7 and Y8 students.
This lesson looks at confidence, where we get it from and how to build more!
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Lesson 14 in a series of hour long Study Skills lessons for Y7 and Y8 students.
This lesson looks at automatic negative thoughts and how to banish them, by re-framing them into something more positive.
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Lesson 15 in a series of hour long Study Skills lessons for Y7 and Y8 students.
This lesson looks at effective thinking and how to be more positive.
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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.
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.
Differentiated worksheets where necessary
Clear PPTs to follow.
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!
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.
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.
Created for a high ability Year 9 class, but could be used with KS4 as well.
Students read the prologue and then eventually write their own prologue for a favourite film or book.
TWO x 1 hour lessons.
Included...
- Beautiful PPTs
- Learning Objectives
- All resources needed
- Differentiated tasks
- Homework
Created for a high ability Y9 class, but could easily be used for KS4
Focusing on the opening fight scene between the Capulets and the Montagues. Students create a piece of drama and summarise.
2 x 1 HOUR LESSONS