Full lesson: comprehension article with questions, and detailed prompts for group speeches. Suitable for PSHE, English, or for a cover lesson. A great lesson based on the recent decision by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to ‘step down’ from senior royal duties. This can be used as part of a PSHE lesson, form time activity, or to fit into an English or History lesson. The first task is a five question comprehension activity, based on an article from the Evening Standard (answer key at end of document). The presentation prompts are split into four key figures: Prince Harry, Meghan, William and the Queen. They are designed to enable a group to work together to produce a 1-2 minute speech in reaction to the recent events, but with specific questions to adhere to, for example: You state that you wish to carry on with your support of charitable causes. Which three charities will you focus on supporting after you step down, and why?

A revision and exam planner from February to June 2020, ideal for GCSE students. This is to encourage students to write in their end of year exams, and to plan a revision schedule. This would make a good morning form time activity, or could be encorperated into a PSHE study sssion. Calendar from February to June, one month per page, with inspirational quote and a priority box to fill out each month, extra space in the weekend and bright and colourful motivational graphics. Subject checklist - to write revision lists of key components or topics Template: how to organise my evenings-to encourage students to design a balanced daily routine Weekly revision planner, to allow students to specify weekly focused areas of revision for each subject.

2 to 3 full lessons based on close analysis and discussion of Ricky Gervais’ controversial speech at the Golden Globes, and Greta Thunberg’s address to world leaders at the UN climate conference, Transcript of both speeches, abridged 18 close reading questions based on language devices used. Answer key included. Creative writing task (with prompt phrases), where students have to write an acceptance speech that responds to some of Gervais’s allegations Essay writing task, based on whether Hollywood celebrities are not ‘living in the real world.’ Essay frame included. Additional comparative article based on climate change, with 5 comprehension questions (and answer key) Creative writing task (with prompt phrases) where students have to write a letter in response to Greta Thunberg’s speech Check out my other great lesson based on one of Trump’s speeches: http://bit.ly/2U15SwG

A detailed and engaging no prep Powerpoint that will take at least one lesson: Fill in the gaps starter activity with contextual information about Ethiopia and Eritrea (with answer key) Discussion points Chapter 1 simple summary Postcard task with key words Chapter 2 simple summary Fact file on refugee children who arrive in the UK alone Diary entry task with prompt phrases Plenary: 5 question quiz on both chapters (with answer key)