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Pack contains: lesson plan, worksheets Pack focus: characterisation writing activities, examples and practice. Even though this lesson was written for the story “Notes from the Midnight Driver”, the worksheet can be used before the book has been fully read Students learn how to write a good characterisation, why they are useful, and a step-by-step approach to writing one. Activities include “character suitcase” (packing a suitcase with physical and symbolic items for a character), detailed characterisation prompts with examples that breakdown the characterisation into manageable chunks, collection information for a biography, and finally writing a characterisation for a character from the book “Notes from the Midnight Driver” by Sonnenblick.

90 mins (+homework/writing exercise). Pack includes: lesson plan, and worksheets. An in-depth study of Roald Dahl’s short story ‘Lamb to the Slaughter’. This short story appears simple on the surface but offers broad discussions and a range of interpretations for students. It is an easy read. Analyse the short story, then write essays, summaries or creative writing projects. Comprehension questions for the story and further discussion points are included. The lesson can be linked with essay writing, summary writing, and creative writing. Other Dahl lesson plans include: The Landlady (which can be used for comparison essays)

90 mins (+homework). Pack includes: lesson plan, and worksheets. An in-depth study of Hemingway’s short story ‘Cat in the Rain’. This short story appears simple on the surface but offers broad discussions and a range of interpretations for students. It is an easy read. Analyse the short story, then write essays, summaries or creative writing projects. Comprehension questions for the story and further discussion points are included. The lesson can be linked with essay writing, summary writing, and creative writing. Other Hemingway lesson plans include: Old Man at the Bridge.

up to 180+ minutes Pack contains: lesson plan, Windrush worksheet (reading exercise, comprehension, activities, essay writing) Pack focus: British Culture/History/Politics/immigration (Black British Culture/History/Politics/immigration), BLM. Students learn about the Windrush Generation and the scandal that recently made front-page news. The pack looks at the reason for the immigration, the impact on British culture and how the British government has reacted to the scandal. Part 2 includes analysis of “Black” lyrics by rapper Dave (lyrics not included, though easily found online), who includes references to Windrush, Grenfell, Reparations, and Meghan Markle’s representation in the press. Writing exercises include - formal letter writing to MPs, and creative writing, and essay writing.

suitable for Black History Month 90+ mins Pack includes: lesson plan, student worksheets. Discover the inspiring story of the Bristol Bus Boycott and its pivotal role in the fight against racial discrimination in the UK. This comprehensive lesson plan is designed to engage students with interactive activities, critical discussions, and reflective exercises. Perfect for Black History Month, this lesson plan will inspire your students to explore the important contributions of Black individuals to civil rights and social justice. Empower your classroom with a deeper understanding of history and its ongoing impact on our world.

suitable for Black History Month 90+mins Pack includes: Lesson plan, student worksheet. Learning Objectives: Zong Massacre • Students will explore the legal and moral implications of the Zong Massacre, including the legal case that ensued and its impact on the abolitionist movement. • Students will develop empathy and understanding for the experiences of enslaved Africans and their descendants, emphasising the importance of remembering and learning from such historical atrocities. Perfect for Black History Month, this lesson plan will inspire your students to explore the important contributions of Black individuals to civil rights and social justice. Empower your classroom with a deeper understanding of history and its ongoing impact on our world.

Pack contains: lesson plan, fake news article, worksheet, and activities Pack focus: the dangers of ‘fake news’, how fake news harms the public, how to identify fake news. Students learn about the history of fake news, why it is created, and its negative impacts on society. The pack looks at how students can identify fake news and protect themselves from falling for it. Activities include looking at real world examples of fake news, students looking at new websites that come up in their search and gauge the accuracy of the information in the article, create a PSA (public service announcement) to help others identify and avoid fake news, and a student led quiz - in which they find outlandlish news stories and create their own fake news to see who can guess the fake from true.

90+ minutes Pack contains: lesson plan, Titanic worksheet, conditionals worksheets, additional activities sheet. Pack focus: conditional clauses. Students learn about the sinking of the Titanic with a newspaper article. Students use conditionals to discuss how the past could have been different had ‘x’ happened, or ‘y’ had been awake. There is a resource sheet with all the conditional information with examples for the students to keep for revision, as well as a worksheet that goes step-by-step through the different conditional structures and build up to creating their own sentences. Additional activities: debate (who is most to blame for the sinking of the Titanic), writing (both essay and creative), and games.