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Pack contains: lesson plan, worksheets Pack focus: summary 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 summary, why they are useful, and a step-by-step approach to writing one. Activities include #hasthtag (identifying key themes and events through the smallest number of words possible), spot-the-extra-detail (identifying unnecessary information in a text), step-by-step guide to writing a summary, and a longer text to practice writing a summary, as well as suggestions of chapters/scenes to summarise from the book “Notes from the Midnight Driver” by Sonnenblick.

Pack contains: lesson plan, worksheets Pack focus: comment 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 comment, why they are useful, and a step-by-step approach to writing one. Activities include; comment walls and discussions about literary themes, detailed step-by-step guide to writing a comment as well as closed practice, practice comment writing as well as proofreading and responding to another classmate’s comment.

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 Pack includes: lesson plan and student worksheets. Activities include: creating a presentation on historical context research, comparative analysis essay and comparative essay, set design, lighting and soundscape creation, and finally blocking an entire scene. Students collaborate to map Macbeth’s transformation, and how his character affects and is affected by the action. Lesson assumes that the class has already read Macbeth. Learning objectives: Students will analyse how different staging choices affect the interpretation and emotional impact of scenes from “Macbeth”. Students will identify and describe the key elements of staging a play, including set design, lighting, sound, costumes, and actor movement. Students will deepen their understanding of “Macbeth” by exploring how staging can highlight themes, character motivations, and dramatic tension. Enhance Understanding of Shakespeare: by engaging with the play through creative projects, students gain a deeper understanding of “Macbeth,” its characters, and its themes. The lesson plan helps demystify Shakespeare’s language and makes the text more approachable and enjoyable for students.

90+ mins pack includes: lesson plan, student worksheet, and information packs for the debate (not included: Fact-checked debate video - available on youtube). lesson includes: warm up, video exercise, reading/comprehension/debate prep, and debate. Learning objectives: Critical thinking - students will be able to identify and explain the ethical considerations involved in animal testing. Students will understand the scientific and medical advancements that have resulted from animal testing. Students will learn to conduct research to gather supporting evidence for their arguments. Students will work in teams to prepare for and participate in a fact-checked debate.

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.

suitable for Black History Month 90+ mins Pack includes: Lesson Plan, student worksheet Overview: Immerse your students in the contemporary civil rights movement with a comprehensive lesson plan on Black Lives Matter. This engaging and thought-provoking plan is designed to help students understand the origins, goals, and impact of the movement through interactive activities, critical discussions, and reflective exercises. Learning Objectives: Understand the origins and goals of the Black Lives Matter movement. Analyse the movement’s strategies and its impact on society. Reflect on the importance of activism and social justice in addressing systemic racism. Perfect for Black History Month or any time of the year, this lesson plan will inspire your students to engage with important contemporary issues and empower them to contribute to positive social change.

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.

90+ minutes pack includes: lesson plan, and worksheet. (not included: lyrics for “Sunscreen” by Baz Luhrmann - available online). I’ve also included a collection of mindfulness exercises for future lessons :) Learning Objectives: Students will reflect on how the advice in the song relates to their own lives and future plans. Students will evaluate the relevance of the song’s advice in the context of contemporary society and their personal experiences. Students will reflect on their learning process and outcomes through journal entries and group discussions. This lesson plan is designed to help students with anxiety or concerns about their futures relax. The lesson is ostensibly about advice and giving students space to think about education as something that can help them get to where they want, instead of a set of hoops to jump through.

90+ minutes pack includes: Lesson plan and worksheet (short story available online) Lesson Objectives Students will be able to identify and analyse the central themes of technology and isolation, conformity vs. individuality, and surveillance and control in Ray Bradbury’s “The Pedestrian.” Students will be able to draw connections between the themes and societal concerns depicted in “The Pedestrian” and contemporary issues related to technology, social isolation, and surveillance. Students will be able to participate in group discussions, articulating their insights and interpretations of the story’s themes, imagery, and societal implications, and respond thoughtfully to their peers. worksheet includes: background information on Ray Bradbury, comprehension questions, group discussion themes. Lesson ends with writing a short story based on the themes of the Pedestrian - updated for a modern audience. Lesson plan includes: warm-up activities, group discussion prompts, and comprehension answers.

90+ minutes Pack includes: Lesson plan and worksheet. (short story available online). Lesson Objectives Students will analyse the themes of life, death, and loss of innocence in Indian Camp. Students will explore and interpret the symbolism and imagery in Indian Camp. Students will understand the historical and cultural context of the story, including the portrayal of Native American characters and the use of period-specific language. Students will articulate their understanding of the story through creative responses. Pack includes: Detailed lesson plan with activities, discussion prompts and pre-reading exercise prompts. Worksheet with biographical information on Hemingway, and information about the change of language, pre-reading exercises, annotation activities, discussions on symbolism and a project to turn the short story into a short film.

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.