Here is a range of extracts and assessment based questions that can be used to test students knowledge of a Christmas Carol. There are 15+ questions here than can be used to reflect each stave, and can be easily differentiated and modified as needed.

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Students can learn how to make a Sandwich, looking at key words such as ingredients, recipe and instructions. They can also familiarise themselves with food vocabulary and actually make a sandwich! There is also a video and worksheet activity for them to complete when making their sandwich. Ideal for KS1 , low level learners or ESL/EAL learners.

Here is a great full lesson analysing the poem “Charge of the Light Brigade” by Tennyson. This is ideal for students in KS3, years 7,8,9 . This lesson will help students to explore and understand the themes in the poem, including conflict. The lesson goes through the poem line by line in detail, looking at and discussing the key themes, poetic devices used as a well as a range of discussion and/or writing activities. There are also attached Drama, pre-reading and comparison activities to extend learning. There is also an audio version of the poem included too! This can also be differentiated as required for lower levels by simply removing/simplifying some of the extended activities.

This Scheme includes 8-10 Lessons on Romeo and Juliet, looking at a range of themes within the play, and breaking down the play scene by scene, while also comparing both the modern and traditional versions of the play. There are also lessons helping to revise key quotes and key scenes, as well as character timelines, plot activities and differentiated worksheets/cheat sheets to help learners, which can be adapted depending on the ability of your classes. These lessons are ideal for KS3 and KS4 for comprehension, first teach and revision purposes and can be adapted as needed.

Stop the bus is a fantastic team based game to play with learners, where they need to practice and use vocabulary both old and new in order to win points for their team. The Powerpoint will show a category or picture and the teams need to work together to find words to match them. The quickest teams get points, there are also double point rounds. This game is best played on whiteboards.

Here is a fantastic lesson for teaching idioms to a range of students ranging from KS1 up to KS2. It also includes a reveal game for students to play to help review learning that has taken place.

A simple and fun game where students have to guess who the Alien is by working out the emotions and feelings of the other characters in the game. Students work around the room filling in the emotions and feelings of each of the other characters on their worksheet and then use those to work out who the alien is.

This is a fun personality test that learners can use as a fun way for the teacher to get to know learners better, and learners to learn about themselves. The learners write answers to each question on their worksheet and the teacher can go through the slides 1 by 1 to reveal the true meaning of each of the answers. This has been a huge hit with both younger and older learners and takes approximately 40 minutes to complete if done properly.

This is a fun weakest link style Scattegories game which can be used to help use and develop vocabulary skills and as a way of building teamwork skills in your classroom. This lesson was originally used for EAL learners but can be adapted easily for KS1/KS2 classes as categories/rounds can be changed where needed. Worksheets are also provided and can be modified where needed to make sure learners have help. You can also quickly add further rounds where needed or modify the existing ones to make them more challenging. A lesson plan is provided and the lesson should run for at least 45 minutes.

Here is an autobiographies theme for KS2 and KS3. This would be particularly useful for lower level learners and starts with the basics before building up over the 6 lessons. All materials are also provided, which include students speaking and listening activities, independent activities for students and focused writing activities. There is also some reference to Boy, by Roald Dahl, which is also included for your reference.

Here is a full 7 Lesson scheme for Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, looking at the novel in detail, focusing on many key scenes, characters and context throughout, as well as various starter and review activities. It also looks at some of the techniques used by the writer, as well as a drama activity and writing activities with some assessment questions for KS2 and KS3 learners which can be adapted or modified when needed.

Here is a Bucket list lesson for KS2/KS3/EAL/ESL learners. The lesson includes a detailed description of a bucket list, a video explaining what a bucket list is and a double-sided handout available. Students will then make their own bucket list using what was learned in the lesson. Powerpoint, Video, Handout included. Lesson will take around 30 minutes.

Spelling Challenge Game for KS1 & ESL: This is a fun and simple spelling challenge game for younger English learners. Students can split into teams or groups and work together or individually to solve the problems. The slides are in an easy format so you can easily edit them if needed.

Here is a simple and fun ESL/English game called Longest Word. Ideal for KS1/ESL learners. Students need to try to come up with the longest word using the prompts on the slides. There are 3 different levels of difficultly. You can also easily swap out, edit or duplicate slides to add your own levels to each one. Instructions are added to each slide so it is easy to follow for most levels of learners.

Here is a 3 full lesson pack for the poem of The Emigree, by Carol Rumens. There is a focus on the word ‘emigree’ followed by a focus on the poet, as well as key messages in the poem. The second and third lessons focus on techniques and imagery for the poem as well some in depth analysis of the key techniques and subject terminology. There are also Independent Writing tasks as well as peer writing tasks for students to complete as extended activities.

Here is a lesson to introduce writing narratives to KS3 students, especially those in Years, 7,8,9. This is a perfect way to link narratives to GCSE outcomes. This lesson focusses on using the senses effectively in writing, using precise vocabulary for impact and effect. This can also be divided over 2 lessons if needed, with a plenary, peer assessments and extension activity also provided. There is also a special grammar focus for students looking at there, their and they’re!

Here is a simple adapted Personal statement lesson for Y10/Y11 Students. I have simplified and made the lesson as accessible as possible so all students are able to write even a simple personal statement. If you found this FREE resource helpful, please consider leaving a review. Thanks.

This is a simple and fun game for students and teachers to play to ask and answer questions about experiences. This can easily be modified and adapted as you see fit. Rules: Take turns to ask each other ‘Have you ever?’ You have to answer ‘yes I have’ to each question You will ask you questions to check if you are lying or telling the truth If you guess correctly, you get 1 point! IF you guess incorrectly, the other person gets 1 point Please enjoy this free resource! If you found it useful, feel free to leave a review! Thanks.

This pack includes a powerpoint lesson on a range of well known countries, capital cities and flags. It also includes two games, one hidden picture game and one annoying orange game. This is suitable for a wide range of KS1,KS2 and EAL learners for both Geography and English/EAL lessons.