A week's worth (4 lessons) of slapstick comedy lessons. Designed for a low ability Year 8 group but could easily be adapted for other year groups and abilities. Includes PowerPoint presentation as well as activities such as storyboards, a design sheet for a comedy sketch and an acting profile.

This is a simplified, student-friendly version of the AO level descriptors, borne out of the realisation that many of my students couldn’t understand the ‘official’ ones! AOs 1-6 covered, from level 1-8/9. Ideal for sticking into the back of books for reference, or at the start of a specific topic. Great for students’ self and peer assessment.

A week's worth of lessons (4) on silent movies, with a focus on Charlie Chaplin. Includes a full PowerPoint presentation, a sequencing activity, an activity requiring students to read facial expressions, and a comprehension activity.

A 14-lesson scheme of work suitable for KS3 students, exploring the conventions of fairy tales. Also looks at juxtaposition and contrast, through the medium of Disneyland -vs- Dismaland. Includes full PowerPoint and all supplementary resources.

Originally written for an SEMH Year 10 group. Can be easily adapted for other year groups or requirements. Includes information and tasks on playwrights and life in Liverpool in the 1970’s. 5 weeks x 3 lessons per week (15 lesson block).

A worksheet designed to encourage students to come up with catchy slogans and product names for 'useless' gadgets. Fits ideally into a scheme of work focused on Advertising. Aimed at KS3 or lower ability KS4.

Written for a low ability Year 8 group and worked really well. A week's worth of lessons (4), looking at early comedy in the form of courtroom jesters. Associated sheets and resources also included. Activities include 'a day in the life', designing your own jester, and creating a job advertisement.