This powerpoint lesson was used during a 25 minute lesson 'drop in&', focusing on pupil progress, pace, and challenge. It was delivered to a Year 8 mixed ability English class (a once-a-week literacy lesson). The lesson is about improving descriptive writing. Can be used as a complete lesson (single or double). Resources included (print from powerpoint slide).

Support developing readers while exploring the inspiring life of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space and a pioneering LGBTQ+ figure. This accessible reading fluency and comprehension resource has been designed for pupils who require additional support with reading, vocabulary and written responses while remaining age-respectful and engaging for older learners. Ideal for: ✓ KS2 ✓ KS3 ✓ SEND ✓ EAL learners ✓ Reading intervention groups ✓ Resource bases ✓ Alternative provision ✓ Mixed-attainment classrooms What’s Included: • Accessible reading passage about Sally Ride • Reading comprehension questions • Retrieval and understanding activities • Vocabulary support and word banks • Discussion questions • Scaffolded writing activities • Fact file activity • Answer key • Visual supports and clear layouts Features: • Reduced cognitive load • Chunked information • Clear instructions • Reading fluency support • Writing scaffolds • Sentence starters • SEND-friendly design • Printer-friendly format Curriculum Links: English • Reading comprehension • Retrieval • Vocabulary development • Discussion • Writing PSHE • Diversity • Inclusion • Respect • Role models Science • STEM careers • Space exploration This no-prep resource is ideal for Pride Month, guided reading sessions, intervention groups, SEND provision and cross-curricular learning. Pages: 7 Format: PDF Answer Key Included

Celebrate Pride Month while exploring the inspiring life and achievements of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space and a pioneering LGBTQ+ figure. This premium, classroom-ready activity pack has been designed for KS2 and KS3 learners and includes a range of reading, vocabulary, discussion and writing activities to support engagement, comprehension and personal development. Created with accessibility and inclusion in mind, the resource uses clear layouts, scaffolded activities and differentiated tasks to support a wide range of learners, including SEND and EAL pupils. What’s Included: ✓ Teacher Overview & Learning Objectives ✓ Biography Reading Text ✓ Visual Timeline Activity ✓ Reading Comprehension Questions ✓ Key Vocabulary Activities ✓ Discussion & Reflection Questions ✓ Fact File Activity ✓ Writing Activity ✓ Research Extension Task ✓ SEND Support Materials ✓ Differentiated Activities (Support, Core & Challenge) ✓ Teacher Answer Key Ideal For: • KS2 and KS3 English • Guided Reading • Reading Comprehension • Pride Month • LGBTQ+ History • STEM Learning • Significant Individuals • Personal Development • SEND & EAL Support Curriculum Links: English • Reading comprehension • Retrieval • Inference • Vocabulary development • Discussion • Writing History • Significant individuals PSHE • Diversity • Inclusion • Respect • Representation Features: • No-prep printable resource • SEND-friendly design • Scaffolded learning opportunities • Vocabulary support • Writing frames and sentence starters • Printer-friendly format • Suitable for mixed-attainment classrooms This resource provides everything needed for an engaging and meaningful lesson sequence exploring Sally Ride’s legacy, achievements and impact while promoting inclusion, representation and aspiration. Pages: 11 Format: PDF Answer Key Included

Celebrate Pride Month while exploring the life and achievements of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space and a pioneering LGBTQ+ figure. This no-prep resource includes a biography, time line, reading comprehension questions, discussion activities, fact file work sheet and answer key, making it ideal for KS2 and KS3 learners.

A complete lesson exploring Act 3 Scene 1 of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet - the pivotal turning point of the play. This focuses on how Shakespeare creates tension and conflict through the presentation of Tybalt, Mercutio and Romeo, whilst preparing students for GCSE-style analytical writing. Included: scene recap and retrieval activity guided analysis of key quotations exploration of language, structure, and dramatic tension contextual links and character development scaffolded analytical thing independent essay planning activity extended writing task using PETAL/ETA structure Ideal for GCSE English Literature lessons, revision sessions, homework, or intervention groups. Suitable for mixed-ability classes and can be adapted for lower-attaining learners through guided questioning and structured support. Topics covered: Conflict Honour Tension Mercutio’s Death Romeo’s transformation Shakespearean language analysis GCSE essay writing

Analytical Phrasing Sentence Starters and sentence developers.

Designed for pupils who repeatedly fail weekly spelling tests despite practising at home. This structured intervention helps children retain, recall and apply spelling patterns using approaches suitable for working memory difficulties, dyslexia, and other SEND needs.

This lesson explores the sonnet prologue of Romeo and Juliet. The powerpoint can act as a complete lesson. The activities are differentiated. There is independent work, whole class work, and group work included. The powerpoint contains images, questions, and an essay task with levelled essay example.

This is a KS3 resource (which could easily be adapted for KS4) aimed at middle to low ability pupils. It explores Macbeth’s response to two of the witches’ predictions coming true, from an emotional and physical perspective.

Asks kids to link images to phrases from the setting description of the bank of the Salinas river.

A vocabulary and sentence structure lesson, using a visual stimulus.

A complete lesson exploring the language and imagery of Sonnet 116. Includes independent work and a group activity, with each group member having a specific role to fulfill.

This is based on an analysis of Ian Serraillier's short story interpretation of Shakespeare&'s &';A Midsummer Night's Dream&' from his book &';The Enchanted Island'. Activities are based around the reading of the short story, not Shakespeare&'s play

Includes a poem, Wordle, model answer, and asks kids to write a P.E.A paragraph about figurative language.

A lesson exploring why Romeo and Juliet died, with a simple essay template.