A slide presentation on the Passive including explanation of active vs. passive voice tenses of the passive avoidance of passive sentence translation task

The Hound of the Baskervilles. Arthur Conan Doyle. Reading comprehension suitable for KS3/4 and also for exam practice such as AQA G.C.S.E English Language Paper 1 . The extract is taken from chapter 6 Baskerville Hall as Sir Henry Baskerville travels to Baskerville Hall to claim his inheritance. Focus is on the writer’s use of language and how this contributes to the build up of a mysterious atmosphere. Language use covered includes writer’s word choices, figurative language devices, connotations, pathetic fallacy and tone. Answer Key included for time-saving.

I wandered lonely as a cloud, William Wordsworth. Classic poem comprehension for KS3 and to challenge upper KS2. Focus is on understanding figurative language and vocabulary development. PPT presentation of poem with comprehension worksheet divided into two parts - ten questions in total. Answer key for time-saving.

Two separate activity worksheets which explore 15 Rhetorical Devices - Matching device to example - Matching device to definition/effect

'Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore. A festive classic poem comprehension to challenge upper KS2. Also suitable for KS3. Focus is on understanding and finding relevant information, figurative language, vocabulary and personal responses. Answer key provided for time-saving. PPT presentation of poem also included.

30+slides with reading texts and vocabulary on Environmental Problems and Solutions. Input of key language structures- 10 impersonal structures plus infinitive- to enable students to discuss environmental problems and suggest solutions. 4 problems are explored- Plastic; Global Warming; Deforestation and Urban Pollution. Activities include sentence level translations focusing on target structures, speaking task and model answer. Suitable for G.C.S.E but also useful as an introduction to the topic at A level.

The Woman In Black. Susan Hill. Reading comprehension suitable for KS3/4 . The extract is taken from chapter 11 Whistle and I’ll Come to You as Arthur Kipps spends the night alone in Eel Marsh House. Focus is on the writer’s use of language and how this contributes to the build up of dramatic tension. Language and structural points covered include: writer’s word choices, figurative language, juxtaposition, structure, pathetic fallacy and tone. Detailed answer key included for time-saving and further teaching points.

Reading comprehension based on John Foster’s poem Giant Winter which presents the battle between Winter and Spring as the seasons inevitably change . Focus is on literary devices and their effects, extended imagery and inference skills. Suitable for upper KS2 /lower KS3.

30+ slides exploring the topic of technology, internet and social media. Focus is on using frequency words and key structures + infinitives such as soler; acabar de; hay que; deber etc . Also includes translations, tense practice and photo card model answers.

G.C.S.E NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE Complete Lesson. Worksheets- grammar focus on Near Future. Pupils match Passé Composé sentences with near future for healthy lifestyle resolutions. Pupils shortlist their top 5 resolutions. Class survey can be held to find out top 5 resolutions for class. Sentence translation to consolidate Near Future; Vocabulary Focus on 5 star structures- Je dois + inf; Je voudrais + inf; Je vais essayer de + inf; J'ai l'intention de + inf; il faut que Slide show featuring 10 Green Resolutions. Consolidation of environment vocabulary through grammar practice with Near Future and Star Structures. SPANISH version also available.

Classic poem comprehension to challenge upper KS2. Focus is on understanding and finding relevant information, figurative language, vocabulary and personal responses. PPT presentation of poem and worksheet.

A poem comprehension about Jack Frost for upper KS2. Testing a range of skills such as understanding figurative language; finding relevant information; inference and reasoning skills etc.

Classic poem The Frost by Hannah Flagg Gould (1789-1865). Reading comprehension with answers for time-saving. Focus on exploring literary devices and inference skills. Suitable for KS3 or higher ability KS2.

Classic Poem From a Railway Carriage. Robert Louis Stevenson. Travel theme. Excellent example of rhythmic poetry. A classic poem comprehension to challenge upper KS2. Focus is on understanding and finding relevant information, figurative language, vocabulary and personal responses. Worksheet with Answer Key. Ppt presentation of poem included.

Fun pre-course warm-up activities for Italian Beginners aimed at Secondary students or Adult Learners. No prior learning required. Can also be used as a TASTER activity for Languages days etc.

PPT. designed to help G.C.S.E students to boost their grade with more complex structure. Negative forms are fully explored and there are a variety of sentence level practice activities.

A set of ten comprehension questions based on two paragraphs from the novel Fair’s Fair by Leon Garfield. Suitable for upper KS2. Focus is on understanding and finding relevant information, figurative language and personal responses. Worksheet with Answer Key

A bonfire night poem for KS2 with a short reading comprehension with questions on literary devices and inference.

Winter theme. A classic comprehension to challenge upper KS2. Focus is on understanding and finding relevant information, figurative language, juxtaposition and personal responses. 10 questions with Extension question on use of Pathetic Fallacy to create sympathy. Full text and Answer Key provided. Bonus PPT on Pathetic Fallacy.