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Get 20% off this resource with code HAPPYSHOPPER at checkout! This two-week unit of English work, based on the book 'The Great Kapok Tree', works well alongside topics about rainforests, sustainability and Mayans. It can also be used as a standalone English unit. The ten lessons in this unit use drama, discussion and creative activities to help pupils to engage imaginatively with the text. Pupils will become familiar with the structure of dilemma stories and then write and edit their own dilemma stories based on The Great Kapok Tree. There is also a grammar focus on using direct speech and plenty of activities designed to develop vocabulary. The English objectives covered in this unit are: - To retrieve information from non-fiction - To design a ‘great tree’ setting - To explore the structure of dilemma stories - To punctuate direct speech correctly - To use a range of speech verbs - To use adverbs in dialogue (higher group) - To identify persuasive devices - To use a dictionary to find definitions - To write a persuasive letter - To prepare a group performance - To plan a dilemma story - To write my own dilemma story - To edit and evaluate my writing - To use a thesaurus All of our lessons are planned by Outstanding-rated teachers and literacy experts.

This is an interactive 40 question, interactive PowerPoint quiz on Bastille Day ( La Fête Nationale) and the French Revolution. Bastille Day is France's National Day and takes place on 14th July. The quiz can be used for individuals or teams. There is a sheet for individuals/teams to record answers. The answers to the questions can be found by clicking on the flag image on the bottom right- hand corner of each slide. There are three multiple choice answers. Sample questions include On what date is Bastille Day? What is Bastille Day known as in France?? In what year did the storming of the Bastille take place? What was the Bastille? Who was the King of France at the time of the storming of the Bastille? Who was King Louis XVI’s wife? You may also be interested in Bastille Day / La Fête Nationale PowerPoint Assembly / Lesson Presentation ( This resource contains an interesting and informative 60-slide lesson/assembly on Bastille Day and the French Revolution which takes place on 14th July. It contains references to The causes of the French Revolution The key events of the French Revolution King Louis XVI The Three Estates The French Flag The French National Anthem The establishment of Bastille Day Bastille Day celebrations The PowerPoint contains three hyperlinks to the French National anthem, an animated video of the history of Bastille Day and the French Revolution and Bastille Day celebrations in Paris. Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this 'must have' step by step guide. How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step by Step Guide