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A detailed lesson which includes: *Creative starter question Analysis of the scene, *3 x video clips, *Group work/drama activity and recording sheet *Creative writing extension task.

Students read contextual sources for information about witches (included for printing) before collating their knowledge and using it to produce a leaflet about how to spot a witch. I made my students complete the leaflet for homework and they produced some very imaginative responses. You could read an extract from Roald Dahl’s ‘The Witches’ as a starter. I’ve also included some extracts produced by my students as examples for the creative leaflets . Overall it was fun to teach and my students loved it. Suitable for K34 GCSE groups to develop language and literature skills. If you found this resource helpful please leave a review :) Or browse my online shop for other Macbeth resources: /teaching-resources/shop/NovelTeachingUK

Lesson one: Focus on Gothic descriptions and the door. Students read an extract from Dracula then complete as peer-assessed piece of creative writing about a doorway and the occupant. Lesson two: Analysis of the introduction to Mr Hyde including highlighted focus points and guided questions. Lesson three: Looks at non-fiction. Students analyse a newspaper report for emotive language and then must produce their own for the girl trampling incident in chapter one.

Students write a response to the question: ‘How does Shakespeare present the theme of guilt in this extract, and elsewhere in the play?’ Using the powerpoint, encourage students to consider key quotations from this scene. Students then highlight on the worksheet where the model paragraph has met AO1, AO2 and AO3 before continuing the response and writing an additional two paragraphs. Finally, students re-read their work and use the self-assessment checklist.

Creative starter question Banquo’s soliloquy , modern English version plus questions Analysis of the imagery of the ‘fruitless crown’ before introducing Macbeth’s soliloquy. Key quotations from the soliloquy and an activity for students to predict the fears he will be addressing YouTube video clip link plus specific focus criteria for students Macbeth’s soliloquy , modern English version plus questions (includes extension questions for challenge) Plenary question (using EXIT CARDS)

How to Cut a Pomegranate by Imtiaz Dharker A poem which explores identity and childhood. This is a fully resourced lesson with a language analysis activity worksheet, guided questions and a creative homework task. Aims: Students will focus on AO2 and language analysis, considering the effect and connotations of particular word choices and imagery. Activity 1: In pairs students must complete a DART activity worksheet- circling the word they believe is the correct choice. Then as a class, dicuss their decisions before comparing what the poet actually wrote. Students analyse the poem and comment on the imagery- answering questions worth 8 stars. Homework: students write their own nostalgic poem anout a significant object in the style of Imtiaz Dharker.

A 40 page word document booklet with activities for ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens. Suitable for KS3 or LA KS4 A range of comprehension questions, practice essays and creative writing activities. 20 lessons worth of resources.

Creative starter question Analysis of the witches and the opening of the play Key questions and differentiated (includes extension questions for higher order thinking) Summary and making predictions for the rest of the play 3 x video clips and different interpretations of the witches plus recording sheet Creative writing planning sheet - Imagine you are a stage director. How would you produce this opening scene of Macbeth? Extension task- using quotations to justify own interpretation and writing a persuasive letter (instead of a PEE paragraph- same skills)

A colourful classroom display to help develop a positive, growth mindset. Includes the images as well as 8 negative phrases and 8 positive ways of approaching tasks to make your own display and to show students how to change the ways they approach learning and different challenges. I have also condensed the images into a smaller A3 style poster to be printed with ease and to save time rather than cutting out all the individual pieces. Suitable for all subjects!

A lesson introducing emergency situations, CPR and Rescue Breathing to EFL students. Activity 1- students brainstorm emergency scenarios using picture prompts on ppt. Activity 2- Introduce the term ‘emergency call’ and ‘the fire department’, the police’ and ‘ an ambulance. Students then look at pictures of different emergencies and say which should be called for each different situation. Activity 3- Students match pictures to the vocabulary by writing A, B, C, D in the corresponding boxes. (worksheet) Activity 4- In teams, students use the vocabulary learnt in the lesson to write their own emergency call. (worksheet) and the perform it in front of the rest of the class. Activity 5- Students practice CPR and Rescue Breathing on their manikins using the hand out and PPT. Select students to demonstrate correct procedure to the rest of the class. Activity 6- Link in PPT to a Mr. Bean YouTube video. Students assess what he does wrong in the emergency scenario and what they would do differently. Activity 7- Reading comprehension. Can be printed and students read through and answer questions on the PPT. Activity 8- Team guessing game. Students guess which emergency number belongs to which country. (also included as a worksheet where students draw a line to match them) Activity 9- Link to British comedy ‘The IT Crowd) video clip on YouTube. Students watch and then answer questions. Also included: two worksheets, CPR handout, resources needed to create the First Aid classroom display,

*Encourage students to analyse different stage productions and interpret costume, lighting and prop decisions. (Video clip included) *Discussion of Jacobean audiences, the Globe Theatre and the opening of their 2016 production of Macbeth. (Video clip included) *Planning worksheet for students to decide how they would produce the opening of Macbeth on stage. Please leave a review if you found this helpful :) If you like this lesson check out my other Macbeth resources! Available here: /teaching-resource/macbeth-13-whole-lesson-and-resources-bundle-ks4-11508384 Or alternatively browse my online shop for other lessons and worksheets: /teaching-resources/shop/NovelTeachingUK

PowerPoint and resources for students to complete a creative writing/non fiction letter informing someone that they shall be taking part in the deadly 'Hunger Games’. Students must write a letter.... Explaining that the person has been chosen to take part in the competition, Informing them about what the Hunger Games are, Describing what it will be like, Advising them on how to survive. Includes: *Engaging discussion starter question *Blurb for the novel *4 pages from the text and comprehension questions * Explanation of the difference between inform/explain/describe and scenario *Engaging discussion question * Clear explanation of the task *Extensive model example *Checklist planning worksheet *Peer assessment plenary

A 40 page revision booklet for the AQA pre 900s poetry syllabus which includes questions and contextual information for the poems: ‘Whoso List To Hunt’ ‘Sonnet 116’ ‘The Flea’ ‘To His Coy Mistress’ ‘The Scrutiny’ ‘Absent From Thee’ 'The Garden Of Love’ ‘Ae Fond Kiss’ ‘She Walks In Beauty’ ‘Remember’ ‘The Ruined Maid’ ‘At an Inn’ ‘La Belle Dame Sans Merci’ 'Non Sum Qualis Eram Bonae Sub Regno Cynarae’

A whole lesson focusing on the structure and language used by Dickens in the opening of ‘A Christmas Carol’. Starter: Looking at the effect of the opening sentence ‘Marley was dead: to begin with’ and the impact it has on a reader. Students stick in the worksheet (two versions included- differentiated for less able students with pre-highlighted quotations) and use it to make notes and highlight throughout the lesson. Each paragraph has been broken down to be analysed in-depth. Each slide includes guided questions to encourage discussion and modelling of how to select appropriate quotations from the text in order to answer the question. Finally, students must choose one question to answer for their homework. Each question builds upon the discussion points and notes made in the lesson. This can be peer assessed at the beginning on the following lesson to recap and check for understanding. Please leave a review if you found this resource helpful :)

A lesson on Act 1 Scene 5. It begins with looking at gender roles and Shakespeare’s portrayal of women. Students then make predictions about Lady Macbeth, based on the historical context. Students complete the worksheet on Lady Macbeth’s soliloquy- analysing the language and imagery. Finally, students consider the portrayal of Lady Macbeth and the witches. Using an extract from the British Library, students complete the Exit Card plenary and decide which would be scarier for a Shakespearean audience. **Please leave a review if you found this helpful :) ** Or browse the other Macbeth/Shakespeare resources in my online shop: /teaching-resources/shop/NovelTeachingUK

Flashcards for the internal organs, two worksheets and a roll the dice game.

Day 3 of my Roald Dahl themed summer camp (originally taught to Korean EFL students) It includes: *A simplified version of the story using Quentin Blake illustrations. * A memory game based on food items found in Mr Twit’s beard and worksheet. *Scavenger Hunt worksheet and clues (which are printed and hidden around the school- the first pair to find all the words win!) *Birds Nest Crispy Cakes Recipe *Mrs Twit’s spaghetti toasties recipe *Wordsearch and colouring page

Students write a film review for the play Macbeth (suitable for a homework task or lesson) Includes: PowerPoint outlining the activity Review examples guidance sheet

A lesson that my students found quite engaging. The task involves selecting information and clues from the extract in order to form predictions and create a missing person poster for Mary's father.

How to write a personal statement for college (Whole lesson and planning sheet) KS4 A powerpoint which takes students through writing a personal statement for their college applications. It includes: Tips on what to include in an introduction How to structure your personal statement Questions that encourage students to think about the subjects they wish to study at college. An example personal statement to analyse. Sentence starters. A planning sheet. Please leave a review if you found this resource helpful. Or browse my online shop for other resources: /teaching-resources/shop/NovelTeachingUK