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Improving writing skills - adding detail - ideal for cover
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Improving writing skills - adding detail - ideal for cover

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A set of worksheets aimed at improving the quality of writing by adding detail through close inspection of images. Includes self and peer assessment criteria, differentiated objectives and three tasks of increasing difficulty. There is space for students to write so nothing else is needed and therefore this would be ideal for cover and, with very little adapting, for homework too.
Prefixes Activity Worksheet
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Prefixes Activity Worksheet

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A brief explanation and example of prefixes followed by several simple tasks. Tasks become progressively more difficult and include extensions. A 2 page word document.
Fun persuasive homework project - design and sell a computer game
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Fun persuasive homework project - design and sell a computer game

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A great way to reinforce a persuasive writing unit. This project is creative and allows students to enjoy doing their homework, whilst learning valuable skills. The project includes a detailed outline of the task, what they can and can't do and how it will be assessed (class assessed through S&L presenting to the class - also useful for a S&L grade).
SPaG practise. Spelling Lists and tasks. Great for homework or starters.
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SPaG practise. Spelling Lists and tasks. Great for homework or starters.

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Includes spelling lists to be practised Monday-Friday with mini tasks. Lists include: commonly misspelled words, ‘oi’ and ‘oy’, ‘Ough’, Adding ‘ly’, ‘dge’, Silent letters ‘w’ and ‘t’, Silent letters ‘k’ and ‘b’, ‘er’ ‘ur’ and ‘ir’, letter ‘g’ has a soft sound, ‘ea’ that sounds like ‘e’ as in egg. ‘y’- ‘ies’ and doubling consonants.
Homework Project
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Homework Project

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A project based on the reading of a novel over an extended period of time; ideal for holiday homework. Specific links are outlined for GCSEs, but the project can also be used for KS2 and 3. This is excellent preparation for year 9 over the summer as a transition from KS3 to KS4 and/or to develop the reading and language skills of year 10 groups. The project includes a range of tasks which support the skills needed to succeed in English Language and Literature GCSEs/IGCSEs. The tasks are categorised into the following sections: research, writing, analytical and creative, to appeal to different learners and cover a range of skills. There are specific guidelines included for presentation and emphasis is placed on the development of independent learning i.e. students must learn to manage their work and time effectively in order to meet the teacher's deadline.
Common Errors student place-mat for writing support
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Common Errors student place-mat for writing support

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A handy, colourful sheet, which summarises the most common errors in English. This is a useful sheet to glue into student books so they can refer to for self-assessment. It can also be laminated and put on desks for students to refer to as they work and/or to peer/self assess writing.
Subordinate clauses
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Subordinate clauses

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An explanation and example of subordinate clauses. Tasks of increasing difficulty and differentiated objectives.
Understanding capital letters and sentences
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Understanding capital letters and sentences

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A colourful resource with clear explanations and examples of how to use capital letters correctly and an explanation of what a sentence is. Activities on the presentation can be done verbally or be written in books and answers are provided on the following slide. A worksheet is provided with differentiated tasks. Learning objectives are included on both resources.
Common Shakespearean Words Card Sort
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Common Shakespearean Words Card Sort

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A card sort activity to aid students with the understanding of Shakespeare's language by matching frequently used words to their modern equivalent. The resource consists of two photocopiable sheets with instructions and ideas for differentiation.
Frankenstein vocabulary starters or homework tasks in a workbook
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Frankenstein vocabulary starters or homework tasks in a workbook

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A vocabulary resource designed to develop student skills for AO4. Some of the complex vocabulary is taken from chapters 1-4 in the novel and students complete a variety of short tasks to understand definitions. The tasks aim to improve student understanding of the chapter, as well as widening vocabulary. All tasks have extension activities for early finishers and more able students. Answers are provided for easy marking. Presented as a workbook with a front cover including AO4, but individual sheets can be copied if preferred.