A couple of lessons I made linked to the picture book Journey. Pupils really enjoyed this and I also linked it to the trailer on YouTube.

A lesson for between levels 2 to 5.

A different way to engage pupils for work on autobiographies. Pupils can start with filling in the iPad, which can then lead to further extended writing. Pupils can then make a list with pictures in the bucket, then write about one of these adventures coming true. Then pupils can write an acrostic poem. A few lessons to get to know pupils.

A reading and writing task based on James and the Giant Peach.

One man band clip, engaging and differentiated resources. Worksheets are on the pp-print as a whole slide.

An engaging activity for reluctant writers.

A revision tool for studying the poems Cousin Kate and Valentine. Useful to stick in pupil books, display on the wall and to use as a lesson resource. My pupils have found this very useful.

Exam questions to answer in mixed ability pairs, as well as think/pair/assess sheet to individually form own ideas beforehand.To be photocopied to A3 size.

A third and final lesson on the poem by Walter de la Mare. This includes pupils using their imagination to write about the Traveller. Pupils also draw the inside of the house.

A follow on lesson from a previous uploaded resource on Walter de la Mare's the Listeners poem. This comes with a longer task for pupils to complete.

A lesson on the Listeners poem. The instructions for the activities I used and the worksheets are all on the PowerPoint slides, with the same PowerPoint to accompany the lesson.

I based this on a year 7 other worlds topic. Resources include Virgin Galactic adverts with s&l exercise, a writing frame for an advert, success criteria for designing an advert and a linked peer assessment sheet.

I used this as part of a module in year 7 on other worlds. For the first activity pupils looked at the advert. In groups of 4 they each write down ideas on the 5ws and the oval is used as conclusions for group discussions. They then analysed an advert but I also added a bit of fiction work in there!

I used this as a starter to get pupils thinking about what is happening beyond the picture. They extended the picture through drawing and labelling with words. It helped to form ideas for writing in first person about them being in that disaster.

Used for an English module on Criminal Minds. Pupils use their imagination to pretend they are a prisoner in Alcatraz at night. They then write a poem based on senses and other feelings. Differentiation is included with sentence starters and word mats for the senses, and for other feelings with pictures. Please comment.

Differentiated resources for writing a diary entry for a day in the life of a police officer. Also, design a new police uniform and label with adjectives.

I used this to show students how much they have improved and come on since starting High School. I started the year making paper chains with their strengths. After they completed this they added to it and their confidence improved massively!

A lesson on the story of Grace Darling.

A lesson around fame and celebrities. A powerpoint is included and all of the handouts. Please comment.

A short lesson for pupils reading below 9.5 years. The pupils love this lesson and still remember it now. Please comment.