English/ Literacy lesson Poetry Speaking, reading, writing and some analysis to basic poetry techniques Whole lesson available step by step

This is 5 step worksheet designed to develop and expand general English vocabulary. It can be used in literacy, EAL, English or form time. It was designed as a revision sheet for my class however it can be used for any English class. It covers spelling, synonyms, creating context clues and answer questions within different contexts whilst also recapping parts of speech. The material will last 1-2 sessions.

Students act as teachers and identify the mistakes throughout the health blog, this reinforces their ability to recognize errors and correct in pairs. At the end they can make a video in groups based on the text. A great interactive activity!

15 Speaking and writing topics to engage learners in English. Topics that focus on other developments around the world. They will encourage writing and speaking for sure!

This a power point with a full step by step lesson for the teacher. It includes instructions and activities for the students. It is extremely interactive and done under the context of spy fiction. Everything is straightforward and easy to follow. God for reviewing adverbs and simple sentence development. Students enjoy the movement and hand-on element.

This is for English students for key stage 2 or 3, can also be used for Functional skills/ basic literacy or ESOL. This is also a good resource for IGCSE Cambridge ESL core students in grade 10 or any ESL students from Pre intermediate to intermediate. The lesson covers reading, basic vocabulary, parts of speech, t provides some information for students to use during speaking preparation as for IGCSE Speaking healthy eating, junk food and convenience foods are desired topics.

This an interactive whole class game which can test learning of most grammar and vocabulary. It is interactive, fun and can be differentiated. Students pass the parcel and unwrap to get closer to the reward. Good as a warmer or checking learning task. Students can then make their own after so it is a good peer assessment activity. In this resource I have used connectives.

This is for English language or literacy learners, could also be used for SEN in upper schools levels, or for a review at any grade level. Helpful for KS2,3 and 4 and extremely student-centered. There is a starter, pair work activity, research activity and an activity where learners have to apply their knowledge.

This activity can be used as a basic literacy task for ESL learners or key stage 2-4. The students have to correct the text, if time allows the teacher can get the students to create a vlog with the information. If teacher has resources and extra time this can work as a great extra curricular project with food technology, drama, media studies, ICT and health sciences. The teacher can bring in the food and students can use it as a prop to make vlog. Students love this because nowadys many aspire to be you tubers. It meets literacy, communication, and citizenship objectives.

This lesson includes a discussion at the beginning, it followed by a short reading with some questions to check the text is understood. There is a vocabulary brainstorm activity; then based on the reading students can construct a persuasive leaflet about Face yoga in their community. This is good to allow learners to work in groups, to collaborate and share ideas. It helps learners gain knowledge about an obscure topic and also to develop their health and well - being. This would be good for learners to apply who have previously studied persuasive writing techniques. All in all Speaking, reading and writing are the skills that will be enhanced in this lesson. It is designed for IGCSE second language core or extended, as well as Key stage 2, it may also be used in PSHE or Health and Social care.

Unique pumpkin racing article with vocabulary tasks and a writing task. This lesson should last 1 hour and 30 minutes. It is interesting and will allow students to develop global awareness of how others in the world operate and participare in different sports.

This is for English r citizenship/ PSHE, this will help prompt learners to keep talking about current affairs and animal rights, there are 2 activities included.

Helps with basic literacy, this is a card that students can write to express gratitude and thanks to their favourite teacher. They can improve their ability to justify their choices and use the conjunction because to develop their use of connectives. This helps build a nice whole school approach, it enables learners to move around the school, be creative and enhance their personal and social skills. It is also a great task for EAL/ or primary school English learners.

For any English activity or drama activity, for example after debates, presentations, group work, and poster activities I award my learners with an Oscar. I use three categories each month and one group Oscar prize, one individual prize and another individual prize(for progress). So every student has a chance to win an award each month. The students get so excited at the Oscar concept, as it is something they know and can relate to. Instructions Photocopy the Oscars and laminate them, you can use the chart across the whole year if you just edit the dates on the document, the one here starts from Sept to Dec, simply enlarge the chart or decrease the Oscars so they fit in the chart. At the end of the month the learners of the categories will get a prize. A movie, sweets or whatever your school policy is usually motivates the students. Hang it on your classroom wall, it will get the students excited! Something visual that is always there is a great motivating tool.

Quick and easy underline activity worksheet, Ss circle the past tense verbs and extension task for more able learners at the bottom.

Based on popular song If I had a million dollars (Barenaked ladies is the band) suitable for K4/5 Adult EAL Students fill in the gaps; enjoyable for second conditionals powerpoint presentation also

Focusing on the UEFA Champions League, this is an invitation template to prompt learners to write about the next Champions League. Learners are prompted to use the correct structure laid out in the task card. Students can build on their future tense production and second conditionals. Ideal for ESL learners, Functional skills, Adult learners, KS2/3 of UK curriculum. Also meets standards of common core strands in US curriculum.

Literacy resource, warmer to check spellings of weekly words/spelling words, can be used with any age. Very enjoyable and active.

Interactive activity reviewing spelling, using images to elicit words in a fun and interactive way and then ending with a presentation to encourage student - centered learning. English/EAL and literacy