What’s Hot?
If this week’s top 10 downloads from TES Connect are anything to go by, students should expect fantasy, intrigue and conspiracy in the next few weeks. They’ll also get to work finding synonyms, which we’re sure will be just as hotly anticipated .
1. Rated reading
What is it? Checklists of assessment criteria to record students’ progress in reading Who is it for? 5-11s Why is it hot? These easy-to-use, descriptive sheets are separated by sub- levels. bit.lyRatedReading What is it? Planning and resources for four lessons on 17th-century witch hunts Who is it for? 7-11s Why is it hot? This comprehensive resource pack includes guided lesson plans, informative PowerPoints and interesting activities. bit.lyWitchingHours What is it? A French test where students must match questions and answers from an interview with the new Doctor Who Who is it for? 14-16s Why is it hot? It’s an unusual and entertaining activity with follow-up comprehension tasks. bit.lyDoctorWhoDeconstructed What is it? A collection of 31 different maths questions Who is it for? 7-11s Why is it hot? Students will be motivated to use investigative skills to solve these problems, which are ideal lesson starters. bit.lyMindbogglingMaths What is it? Forty-nine ideas for how to get students thinking Who is it for? 5-11s Why is it hot? A great morning activity for testing imagination and communication skills. bit.lyThinkingFun What is it? A PowerPoint revealing who earns what. Beyonce (pictured, above) is one of the featured celebrities Who is it for? 11-16s Why is it hot? A cross-curricular resource that can be adapted for differentiated activities. bit.lyFamousFinances What is it? Worksheets, handouts and a PowerPoint about stage management Who is it for? 16-18s Why is it hot? Well-presented summaries of key aspects of life in the theatre. bit.lyStagingSuccess What is it? A lesson on censorship including a PowerPoint presentation and other supporting resources Who is it for? 11-14s Why is it hot? Vivid examples of censorship are brought to life by creative activities. bit.lyTheUnmentionables What is it? Sixty synonym cards for matching and grouping Who is it for? 11-14s Why is it hot? It’s an effective way to develop vocabulary. bit.lySeekingSynonyms What is it? Resources for a teaching unit on rivers Who is it for? 7-11s Why is it hot? Clearly planned objectives and activities are supported with pictures, worksheets and a presentation.2. Witching hours
3. Le Docteur, c’est qui?
4. Mindboggling maths
5. Thinking fun
6. Famous finances
7. Staging success
8. The unmentionables
9. Seeking synonyms
10. Water world
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