A powerpoint featuring facts and figures, a video and a quiz on how useful languages can be when entering the world of work. No prior knowledge required. Facts and figures from CILT website.
An excellent KS3 resource for drama on the First World War with a complete and ready to go six lesson SOW which includes all additional worksheets.
If you purchase this scheme of work you get access to six lesson powerpoints with around 80 to 100 slides over the complete SOW that help students to access and succeed at the six core outcomes which are designed for this module.
In this six lesson SOW students will learn about:
Lesson one: In this lesson students learn how to use a tableau, choral speech, improvisation and a split stage to understand people’s reactions to propaganda posters in the lead up to the First World War.
Lesson two: In this lesson students learn about family life in 1914 through the use of tableau’s, thought tracks and role play to explore the roles families had at the time.
Lesson three: In this lesson students learn about the expectation of war vs the reality of war by using tableau’s, mime, cross cutting and marking the moment to examine the First World War.
Lesson four: In this lesson students learn to use music and diaries as a stimulus for a performance based in No Man’s Land through the use of tableau’s, slow motion and soundscapes to represent an attack in a trench during the First World War.
Lesson five: In this lesson students learn to use a poem as a starting point to create a piece of devised drama based on the First World War.
Lesson six: In this lesson students complete a summative assessment on a text stimuli called trench life and under attack to create a variety of soldiers in the First World War in a trench.
Worlds and Lives pack for the new AQA poetry anthology. Currently includes:
Lines Written in Early Spring - William Wordsworth
England in 1819 - Percy Bysshe Shelley
Shall earth no more inspire thee - Emily Bronte
In a London Drawingroom - George Eliot
On an Afternoon Train from Purley to Victoria, 1955 - James Berry
Name Journeys by Raman Mundair
pot by Shamshad Khan
A Wider View - Seni Seneviratne
Homing - Liz Berry
A Century Later - Imtiaz Dharker
The Jewellery Maker Louisa Adjoa Parker
With Birds You’re Never Lonely - Raymond Antrobus
A Portable Paradise - Roger Robinson
Like an Heiress - Grace Nichols
Thirteen - Caleb Femi
Comparing poems lesson
Scheme of Work document
This resource is my whole-school skills framework (P1-P7) that directly links to the Skills Development Scotland (SDS) meta-skills. It comes with all the supporting materials you’ll need, plus clear connections to the world of work to help pupils see the ‘why’ behind their learning.
We’ve implemented this across our whole school, and the feedback from staff has been amazing! It’s made a real difference to pupil engagement, how they develop essential skills, and their overall learning.
I really hope this helps your school foster those crucial meta-skills and boost curriculum coherence across your primary stages!
A HUGE unit of World War Two lessons for KS3 (or could be used as pre GCSE prep / catch up for KS4). 20 x well planned, detailed and challenging lessons, complete with 9-1 level GCSE challenge questions. This is an editable package and includes:
1. The Treaty of Versailles
2. The Great Depression and Germany
3. The Spartacist Rebellion
4. The Kapp Putsch
5. Hitler and the Nazi Rise to Power
6. WWII Propaganda
7. The Hitler Youth
8. Women, Children and Workers in Nazi Germany
9. Appeasement
10. Sudetenland Crisis
11. The German Youth in Opposition
12. Terror in Nazi Germany
13. The Holocaust
14. Blitzkrieg
15. Stalingrad
16. Dunkirk
17. Battle of Britain
18. D-Day
19. Was Hitler a great dictator?
20. The Impact of WWII on Civilians
This package would take you months to plan from scratch - each lesson will last you an hour, unless stated as two hours in the individual lesson description.
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I’ve created a comprehensive set of notes for every topic in A Level English Language. There are 9 pages full of theorists, linguists, facts, stats, examples, real world application and more. I used these notes only alongside practice questions & achieved an A* in 2017.
Why they work:
Easy to learn, concise, bullet point revision notes
Omitted endless details on methodology and results
Replaced these with meaningful comments on each study to form the basis of your argument in the exam (crucial to enter top bands!)
Summary sheet includes:
introduction as to why english is a world language
how English spread - inner, outer and explanding circle (kachru’s model)
English and India case study
English and the Caribbean case study
English and Australia case study
American English case study
Advantages and disadvantges of a world language
Singlish
Chinglish
Hinglish
the rise of outer circle english speaking countries and the impact this will have on English in the future
MLE
pidgins and creoles
Tok Pisin
Pitcairnese
and more…
Possible essay questions
Notes for all six topics in A Level English Language
Model essays for all topics in A Level English Language
Have you seen this? https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/world-english-revision-and-example-essay-a-level-english-language-new-spec-11873520
Includes this summary sheet, an example world english essay, an example student article, a revision checklist and a bank of loads of practice essay questions for you to try.
A full scheme of work that covers all of Worlds and Lives poetry for the new poetry anthology, including one lesson per poem, two essay questions and a quotation knowledge organiser
NEW DfE 2026 GUIDELINES COMPLIANT (see lesson plan included for details). An updated, 2026 version of our popular work experience lesson. Covers why we do work experience, the Dos and Dont’s, top tips for making it successful, how to make the most of your time and much more. Includes case study tasks, analysis tasks, clip tasks, creative tasks - everything you need to cover the subject in an hour and perfect for non-specialists!
This lesson is taken from the new EC Publishing Complete 2026 PSHE Package which can be found at the EC Publishing website. Everything is editable and easy to pick up and run with and includes future DfE updates too.
This has been written to cover the 2026 PSHE guidance from the DfE and PSHE Association for Careers / PSHE. Includes detailed lesson plan.
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This bundle pack is designed for SEN or lower level learners. The pack consists of ‘What is enterprise’?
What is unemployment and ‘aspirations for the future’. There are multiple differentiated tasks and video clips to aid understanding which can be used for discussion.
An assembly to support work during World Mental Health Day in October. This highly dynamic presentation has an assembly plus a range of ideas and resources for follow-up form time activities.
This beautifully-designed and editable 26-slide Powerpoint presentation creatively presents information on this event and can be showcased to any age group and includes specific pages for primary or secondary students. It includes images, dynamic transitions, informative text, video and links for extension work in form time – including extra video and classroom activities.
Slide 1: What is World Mental Health Day? Includes video.
Slide 2-3: Why do some young people suffer with their mental health?
Slide 4: This rise of teenage anxiety and poor mental health [inc national research graphs]
Slide 5: Top tips for improving mental health: Breathing exercise. Includes video.
Slide 6: Top tips for improving mental health: Move more. Includes video.
Slide 7: Top tips for improving mental health: Sleep habits.
Slide 8 and 9: Top tips for improving mental health: Healthy eating. Includes video.
Slide 10: Top tips for improving mental health: Get outside. Includes video.
Slide 11: Top tips for improving mental health: Be social.
Slide 12: Top tips for improving mental health: Retrain your brain
Slide 13: Closing Thought
Slide 14: Follow-up form time activities title screen
Slide 15: Form time activities: Support links to explore
Slide 16: Form time activities: Art activity
Slide 17: Form time activities: Wordsearch activity
Slide 18: Form time activities: Poetry activity
Slides 19-23: Form time activities: Mental Health quiz – with answers
Slides 24-25: Other form time ideas to support anxiety strategies.
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The Hunger Games Scheme of Work: 13 Engaging Lessons for KS3 English with Creative Final Assessment
This comprehensive 13-lesson scheme of work is designed to immerse KS3 students in Suzanne Collins’ thrilling novel The Hunger Games. Through detailed analysis of characters, themes, and literary techniques, students will explore the deeper meanings behind the text while participating in a variety of creative and analytical activities. The scheme culminates in a unique final assessment where students design their own version of the Hunger Games and participate in an interview-style reflection.
It was designed during the pandemic for online learning but can easily be adapted for classroom use.
What’s Included:
13 Complete Lessons: Each PowerPoint lesson covers specific chapters and themes from The Hunger Games, with structured activities such as reading comprehension, discussions, and group work.
Character and Theme Analysis: Lessons focus on key themes like survival, inequality, and rebellion, alongside character studies of Katniss, Peeta, and other significant figures.
Literary Devices and Techniques: Exploration of techniques such as symbolism, foreshadowing, and narrative structure, helping students develop a deeper understanding of how the novel is crafted.
Creative and Analytical Activities: Varied tasks such as creative writing, role-playing, debates, and group presentations ensure that students engage actively with the text.
Contextual Studies: Lessons connect the dystopian world of The Hunger Games with real-world issues, such as political oppression and media manipulation, making the content relevant to students’ lives.
Final Creative Assessment: Students design their own Hunger Games as part of the culminating assessment. This task challenges them to create a new arena, rules, and tributes, followed by a reflective interview where they discuss their design decisions and the moral implications of the games.
Exam and Assessment Preparation: Opportunities for students to practice analytical writing and respond to GCSE-style questions, preparing them for future exams.
Why This Resource?
This scheme of work is perfect for KS3 teachers who want to engage their students with a modern literary classic while fostering key skills in critical thinking, creative expression, and literary analysis. The creative final assessment provides an opportunity for students to apply their understanding of the novel in an imaginative and reflective way, making it both an enjoyable and educational experience.
Keywords: KS3 English, The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins, literature analysis, dystopian fiction, creative writing, final assessment, design your own Hunger Games, critical thinking, exam preparation.
This engaging and versatile resource ensures students not only explore the novel in depth but also express their creativity through a unique final assessment, helping them connect with the story on a personal level.
Fifteen practice questions for the Worlds & Lives anthology poems.
There are 15 fully formatted questions, one for each of the poems. Printable as singular sheets for in-class practise or as a booklet for student revision.
** Get these as part of a bundle with full scheme of work and 15 lessons**
An A5 booklet and corresponding PowerPoint presentation introducing students to the world of work and employability skills. The Powerpoint is easy to follow and students complete activities in their booklets as they go. Can take up to 2 lessons and can be adapted and extended as you wish.
Booklet introduces students to linking their interests and achievements to transferable skills, followed by guidance on how to write a CV and tackle difficult interview questions.
Great to linking in the Gatsby Benchmarks and works with multiple year groups but would target yr9 onwards.
We had a themed week in school where pupils had to think about the world of work. A variety of activities, from thinking about different jobs, general ideas about what they want to be and a detailed for to include research on their chosen job. We rewarded throughout the week with WOWW tokens. The most collected won a prize.
3 activity sheets based on the theme of World of Work for KS1.
Sheet 1 shows 20 characters with props that suggest their occupations.
Children can make a list of what jobs they think the people do and then write the corresponding numbers next to the characters.
Sheet 3 gives suggestions that may support the children in their choices and with their written work.
Sheet 2 shows 4 characters and asks the children to add props to each person to indicate what jobs they might do. They can then write the titles underneath the pictures.
Sheet 3 can also be used for children to draw pictures of occupations or props and /or to write the words.
Editable worksheets x3 matching pictures with jobs/careers/profession of people. Survey asking learners which jobs they would like to learn more about.
Visual content and Widgit visuals for young people with special education needs (SEN/SEND).
Explore Christmas Around the World – A Global Holiday Reading Resource with Engaging Activities!
Bring international celebrations to life with this beautifully written Christmas Around the World informational text, ideal for Upper Key Stage 2. This festive reading pack introduces pupils to holiday traditions, foods, and customs across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania.
Perfect for literacy, geography, topic work, and Christmas Around the World projects, this text highlights authentic global practices—from parols in the Philippines to German Christmas markets, Las Posadas in Mexico, Missa do Galo in Brazil, and summer barbecues in Australia. The content is clear, engaging, and accessible for both confident readers and EAL learners.
One Lexile-Levelled Reading Text (≈780L–880L)
The passage blends cultural geography with vivid holiday storytelling. Its structure and vocabulary support Upper KS2 readers while encouraging deeper thinking about global diversity. Pupils explore seasonal differences, family customs, community celebrations, and how geography shapes holiday traditions.
8 Engaging Activities
Mixed-Style Comprehension Questions – Retrieval, inference, geography links, and short written responses
True or False Statements – Reinforce factual accuracy and clear up misconceptions
Multiple-Choice Quiz – Ideal for review or independent practice
Cloze Summary Task – Strengthens recall and key vocabulary
Crossword Puzzle – Builds terminology and cultural vocabulary
Themed Word Search – Great for early finishers or EAL support
Short Written Response Sheet – Encourages reflection and comparison of global celebrations
Full Answer Keys – Included for quick and easy marking
Looking for more holiday reading resources? Check out my other Christmas reading resources:
Night Before Christmas Poem Comprehension
Little Match Girl Christmas Story
Little Fir Tree Christmas Reading
The Nutcracker Christmas Worksheets
Christingles Fun Reading Activities
History of the Christmas Tree Reading
This is based of a chapter in an IGCSE English as a second language text book.
Includes:
simple resume writing
listening from youtube clips
creative writing
job vocabulary and sorting