A ‘mini-mock’ style resource that can be used for Paper 1, Q2: This is particularly useful as a ‘walkthrough’ task that helps pupils understand the skills that are needed to answer this question. If you use it this way, I tend to follow this structure: Worksheet (engages/helps pupils access the extract)- 10 minutes. Watch (Helps pupils further contextualise the extract)- 5 minutes. Read/discuss (Pupils to underline any ‘interesting’ language)- 5 minutes. Annotate (pupils to complete task #1, teacher guidance as appropriate)- 10 minutes. Read/SPAG (pupils to complete task #2, a ‘paragraph guide’ for pupils!)- 10 minutes. Own (Pupils to complete task #3, if extension is needed get pupils to continue this in their books!)- 10 minutes. Conclusions (discuss/read out work and the focus of the overall lesson)- 5 minutes. Please leave a review! :-) I’ll email you a free resource of your choice! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

An exciting and engaging resource that will help support the skills needed to teach P1, Q5. Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning. This includes: -A reflective and guided A3 worksheet that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content. -A number of scaffolded tasks which increasingly ask pupils to consider the skills necessary for P1, Q5. -A truly unique and interesting video resource (find the link on the worksheet!) that drives the lesson forward. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Discover a captivating English lesson on escape rooms, specially designed for reluctant readers and writers. This engaging resource effortlessly enhances reading and writing skills while introducing the weirdly wonderful world of escape rooms. Through interactive activities and exciting content, students will delve into the history, music, and cultural diversity of this renowned international song contest. Unlock your students’ potential with this fun and dynamic lesson, fostering a love for learning through the magic of escape rooms. Ignite their curiosity, expand their vocabulary, and empower their communication skills with this captivating educational experience. Ideal for teachers seeking innovative ways to support and engage their students. This resource includes - A 20 slide booklet / presentation A range of activities to support reading, writing and communication skills Engaging images and a linked video to ignite interest A FREE selection from the word game, Vocablocks Want a sample of the text to check if it is suitable for your pupils? Just look below! ‘Have you ever heard of an escape room? It’s a real-life adventure game where a group of people gets locked in a themed room and must find clues, solve puzzles, and work together to escape within a certain time limit. Imagine being in a room filled with mysteries and secrets waiting to be unraveled!’ Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Score with Grammar: A football-themed sentence fuctions lesson - 2024 Kick off engaging English classes with ‘Glitzy Grammar - Sentence Function Football’! A vibrant TES resource that combines the excitement of football with the essentials of grammar across 22 creatively curated slides. Perfectly suited to lower ability or disengaged pupils, it also encourages higher ability learners through a number of open ended tasks. Features: Diverse Activities: Enhance grammar with tasks like spotting mistakes and creative writing prompts. Interactive Learning: Football-themed tasks to engage students in identifying sentence functions. Comprehensive Coverage: Tackles statement identification, command creation, question formulation, and exclamation usage. Creative Expression: Encourages students to write with variety, using all sentence types effectively. Perfect for creating an interactive and competitive classroom atmosphere while reinforcing key grammar concepts! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Of Mice and Men - Revision Notes & Assessment - 2024 Elevate your students’ understanding and mastery of Steinbeck’s timeless classic “Of Mice and Men” with this comprehensive revision notes and assessment bundle. Designed to deepen comprehension and prepare students for examinations, this resource provides detailed character analysis, key quotes, and a thorough assessment to evaluate learning. Revision Notes: Delve into the depths of Steinbeck’s characters with detailed profiles of Lennie, George, Candy, Curley, Slim, Crooks, and Curley’s wife. Explore their motivations, traits, and significance within the novel’s narrative, enhancing students’ understanding of character dynamics. Uncover Key Quotes: Access essential quotes from the novel alongside insightful analysis and commentary. Gain a deeper insight into the themes, symbolism, and character development conveyed through these pivotal quotes, empowering students to engage critically with the text. Comprehensive Assessment: Assess students’ comprehension and analytical skills with a meticulously crafted assessment featuring multiple-choice questions. Covering character attributes, thematic exploration, and key plot points, this assessment ensures a thorough evaluation of students’ understanding of “Of Mice and Men.” Interactive Learning: Engage students in interactive tasks and discussions based on the revision notes and assessment. Foster critical thinking and deeper understanding through reflective activities, promoting active engagement with the text. Accessible Support: With clear formatting and organized content, this resource provides accessible support for students of all abilities, including ESL learners. Empower students to excel in their studies and achieve academic success with this comprehensive revision and assessment bundle. Prepare your students for literary excellence and academic achievement with the “Of Mice and Men - Revision Notes & Assessment” bundle. Download now and embark on a journey of profound literary exploration! Explore more resources like this on Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

**Of Mice and Men - Introduction & Context - 2024 ** Explore the Great Depression with ‘Of Mice & Men - Introduction & Context’ an essential resource designed for English teachers guiding low-ability and EAL pupils through Steinbeck’s classic. Highlights: Engaging Activities: Interactive tasks make learning history and literature fun. Key Vocabulary Support: Simplified explanations of era-specific terms. Comprehensive Content: Covers crucial historical context with student-friendly language. Cultural Relevance: Links literary themes to the economic realities of the 1930s. Perfect for scaffolding learning and providing a solid foundation for understanding ‘Of Mice and Men’. Worried if the language is pitched appropriately for your group? Check out this text sample: ‘The Dust Bowl was a time when a lot of land in parts of the United States turned very dry and dusty. The soil blew away in the wind, causing big dust storms. These dust storms made it hard to grow crops and live on the land. It happened mainly in the 1930s.’ Find this must-have teaching resource for a deep dive into literature and history on TES now! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

An exciting and engaging resource that will help support the skills needed to develop ‘zoom lens’ writing, a crucial skill for Q5. Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning. This includes: -A scaffolded series of tasks that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content. -A variety of interesting and relevant videos (find the link on the powerpoint!) that drive the lesson forward. -A unique ‘written Youtube storyboard’ task that provides a clear link to the lesson’s focus. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

An exciting and engaging resource that will help support the skills needed to teach P2, Q5. Particular reference is made to writing an effective article; you can however tweak this as appropriate! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning: This resource can be used between KS3-4 and is a perfect introduction or revision tool for ‘article’ writing and P2, Q5. This includes: -A reflective and guided article annotation engager that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content. -A number of scaffolded tasks which increasingly ask pupils to consider the skills necessary for P2, Q5. -A unique and interesting video resource (find the link in the powerpoint!) that drives the lesson forward. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

** All your revision for a grade 9 response in just two packed pages ** ** Covers ALL of the stories with notes on Mrs Vadnie Marlene Sevlon (Jackie Kay), Fly in the Ointment (V.S. Pritchett), The Rain Horse (Ted Hughes), A Real Durwan (Jhumpa Lahiri), The Destructors (graham Greene), Through the Tunnel (Doris Lessing) and Sandpiper (Ahdaf Soueif) ** INCLUDES: A synopsis of each of the stories. Expert, bespoke notes on each of the stories. Key devices related to content, structure, language and form for each story (along with corresponding quotations). Contextual information for each story and its author. A comprehensive ‘two sheet’ revision resource to help students ace their GCSE & IGCSE literature questions (9275) related specifically to AQA’s short story anthology. Designed specifically to help students achieve a grade 9, this resource includes all the materials they need to succeed when studying a range of short stories. This is hours of work distilled into two sheets. With clear and concise notes on content, structure, language and form, students can quickly review the most important aspects of each story. It features excellent guidance which is specifically linked to writer’s craft. Pupils will also find helpful tips for approaching GCSE / IGCSE essay questions. This resource also includes targeted information for students to reinforce their knowledge and test their understanding. With a user-friendly layout and engaging design, students will be motivated and excited to dive into their GCSE / IGCSE revision. So if you’re looking for the ultimate revision resource for these short stories, look no further than this two-sheet guide. Your students will thank you for it! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

** All your revision for a grade 9 response in just two packed pages ** INCLUDES: A response guide Expert, bespoke notes on all twenty poems Quote analysis and key devices for each poem Contextual information A comprehensive ‘two sheet’ revision resource to help students ace their IGCSE literature questions on AQA’s People and Places poetry anthology (9275). Designed specifically to help students achieve a grade 9, this resource includes all the materials they need to succeed when studying these 20 poems. This is hours of work distilled into two sheets. With clear and concise notes on content, structure, language and form, students can quickly review the most important aspects of each poem. It features excellent quotations which are specifically linked to writer’s craft. Pupils will also find helpful tips for approaching AQA IGCSE litearture poetry essay questions and a clearly structured top tips guide. This resource also includes targeted contextual information for students to reinforce their knowledge and test their understanding. With a user-friendly layout and engaging design, students will be motivated and excited to dive into their IGCSE poetry revision. So if you’re looking for the ultimate revision resource for AQA’s People and Places poetry anthology, look no further than this two-sheet guide. Your students will thank you for it! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

A narrative writing lesson inspired by the recent incident between Will Smith and Chris Rock at the Oscars. Perfect as a revision tool or assessment opportunity! An exciting and engaging resource that supports pupils in completing Q5 independently and applying their skills appropriately. Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning and improve further. This includes: -A reflective and guided four page A4 resource which reminds pupils of the key criteria they must meet. -A number of scaffolded guides which increasingly ask pupils to consider the skills necessary for P1, Q5. -A ‘model’ narrative for pupils to follow. -Two ‘writing support’ sheets with a large list of writing devices. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

**The Moment, Margaret Atwood - 2023 lessons ** Are you looking for an engaging and comprehensive resource to help your students understand The Moment by Margaret Atwood? Look no further than this 29 page lesson resource which has been carefully curated by an AQA/Eduqas specialist! With detailed revision mats and paragraph writing support sheets included for free, this resource provides everything your students need to craft a top-notch response and achieve a grade 9 response. Thanks to its eye-catching design, this resource can even be printed off and used as a beautiful, 29 page booklet! In addition to its helpful revision tools, this resource also includes detailed analysis of The Moment’s themes, language, structure and context. And with interactive activities and discussion prompts, your students will be engaged and inspired to dive deeper into the poem’s meaning and learn more about Margaret Atwood. Whether you’re looking for a complete lesson or just need some extra resources to supplement your existing curriculum, this 29 slide resource is a must-have for any English teacher. So why wait? Download your copy today and give your students the tools they need to succeed! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

A short stories unit of exciting lessons that support pupils in identifying the skills necessary for analysing short stories in all their shapes and forms! Throughout this unit, students are not only introduced to a variety of fascinating short story texts from around the world, but provided with the skills to decipher and discuss a range of devices related to content, structure, language and form. This works perfectly as a linking unit for GCSE/IGCSE unseen texts or simply as a series fun, memorable and useful KS3/KS4 English unit which teaches pupils to be critical readers and writers. ‘Inspiring’ and thought provoking resources; these will enable pupils to connect with their learning and improve further in a variety of areas. Pupils will engage with stories such as . . . Lather and Nothing Else, Hernando Téllez One of these Days, Gabriel García Márquez A Sound of Thunder, Ray Bradbury Dead Man’s Path, Chinua Achebe This pack includes: -Six weeks worth of lessons, each with their own associated resources and videos. A range of carefully currated writing support sheets which cater to a range of abillities. -A number of scaffolded tasks and challenges which increasingly ask pupils to consider the skills necessary for strong reading and writing analysis. -An clear scheme of work which alleviates your stress by alllowing you to focus on delivering dynamic lessons! -Relevant and interesting stories that pupils will be fascinated by, these stories have been carefully selected to showcase a range of diverse writers. Want to preview to ensure the texts are accessible for your pupils? Here’s a sample from the first story! ‘He came in without a word. I was stropping my best razor. And when I recognized him, I started to shake. But he did not notice. To cover my nervousness, I went on honing the razor. I tried the edge with the tip of my thumb and took another look at it against the light. Meanwhile, he was taking off his cartridge-studded belt with the pistol holster suspended from it. He put it on a hook in the wardrobe and hung his cap above it. Then he turned full around toward me and, loosening his tie, remarked, “It’s hot as the devil. I want a shave.” With that he took his seat.’ Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

A collective of exciting lessons that support pupils in identifying the skills necessary for creating ‘flash fiction’. Throughout this unit, students are not only introduced to a variety of fascinating flash fiction texts but provided with the skills to write their own! This works perfectly as a linking unit for reading and writing or simply as a series fun, memorable and useful English lessons. ‘Inspiring’ and thought provoking resources; these will enable pupils to connect with their learning and improve further in a variety of areas. This pack includes: -Five weeks worth of lessons, each with their own associated resources and videos. -Five carefully curated Edpuzzles which are sure to engage all learners. -A number of scaffolded tasks and challenges which increasingly ask pupils to consider the skills necessary for strong reading and writing analysis. -A MASPOVAA writing mat which helps refine and focus creative writing. -Relevant and interesting topics that pupils will be fascinated by! Want of preview to ensure the texts are accessible for your pupils? Here’s a sample from the first story! ‘It’s daughter’s first solo, and mom repeats her advice: Look out for the big, heavy ones — they move more slowly and are easy to spot. The leaner ones are usually faster-moving. But they’re often looking down or otherwise distracted and not alert to their surroundings. Dusk and dawn are good hours. Mind how you fly. Swoop down quickly, quietly. No sightseeing or dawdling. Remember, the fat ones are more filling, the skinnier ones crunchier. And any with those popular electronic devices will offer an extra tingle. Earthlings make such great snacks.’ Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Introduction to Drama Unit - Introduction & Identity (2024) Embark on an educational journey into drama with our engaging, interactive lesson! Tailored for primary and secondary school students, this lesson is designed to introduce the fundamentals of drama with a focus on exploring personal identity. It includes: Interactive activities for understanding the essence of drama. Creative exercises for students to express their identities through theatrical concepts. Drama games to learn about stage directions and enhance class interaction. Reflective prompts to deepen students’ appreciation of drama as an art form. Ideal for fostering an inclusive, dynamic classroom atmosphere, this lesson is perfect for enhancing your drama curriculum and sparking a passion for the arts in your students. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

An excellent collections of resources which cover all the necessary skills required for Paper 1 (EDUQAS/AQA) in a handy six lesson pack! This includes: -Six engaging, excellent and evocative powerpoints. -A range of model responses included appropriately throughout. -A thoughtful introduction to War of the Worlds, Jane Eyre and Jekyll & Hyde. Hopefully, you enjoy sharing these resources with your pupils as much as I have creating them! Mr. Mac

An introductory lesson devoted to the context of ‘London’ by William Blake. Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ introduction to the poem or a key revision resource. Ideal as an engaging, thoughtful and relevant introduction to the poem’s key themes and ideas which includes: -A reflective and interesting starter resource that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content. -A number of scaffolded tasks which increasingly ask pupils to consider Blake’s context and their own. -A curated range of video clips which guide pupils towards an extended and independent task.

An exciting and engaging resource that will help support the skills needed to teach P2, Q5. Particular reference is made to writing an effective article; you can however tweak this as appropriate! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning: This resource can be used between KS3-4 and is a perfect introduction or revision tool for ‘article’ writing and P2, Q5. This includes: -A reflective and guided article annotation engager that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content. -A number of scaffolded tasks which increasingly ask pupils to consider the skills necessary for P2, Q5. -A unique and interesting video resource (find the link in the powerpoint!) that drives the lesson forward. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

An exciting and engaging resource that will help support the skills needed to teach P2, Q5. Particular reference is made to creating an effective leaflet; you can however tweak this as appropriate! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning: This resource can be used between KS3-4 and is a perfect introduction or revision tool for ‘article’ writing and P2, Q5. This includes: -A reflective and guided engager that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content. -A number of scaffolded tasks which increasingly ask pupils to consider the skills necessary for P2, Q5. -A unique and interesting video resource (find the link in the powerpoint!) that drives the lesson forward. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

An exciting and engaging resource that will help support the skills needed to teach P1, Q5. Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning. This includes: -A reflective and guided ‘descriptive writing’ strip that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content. -A number of scaffolded tasks which increasingly ask pupils to consider the skills necessary for P1, Q5. -A truly unique and interesting video resource (find the link on the powerpoint!) that drives the lesson forward. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3