A set of 3 (potentially 4) lessons you could easily set as cover (as I have done so!) if a teacher is likely to be absent for a few days. Lesson 1: Implying information based on the image of a door. Lesson 2: Describing approaching the door (rising action / building tension) Lesson 3: The other side of the door (climax) Lesson 4 (optional): Neat write up of their 3 part description of the door ‘for display’ The lessons indicate that the writing should IMPLY, not state (i.e. my take on ‘show, don’t tell’), whereby certain rules are included such as 'you cannot use the word ‘door’. Lessons include examples / models; scaffolding and success criteria; peer assessment tasks.

These are 5 worksheet activities for Key Stage 3 classes. Designed to be used by a non specialist teacher or supply teacher. Please see the preview for the worksheets.

KS3 Drama Cover Lessons Booklet A booklet of 26 different cover lessons for KS3 Drama. A range of worksheets and tasks suitable for desk based Drama or could be adaptred for Remote Learning. Included are the cover sheets for each lesson and any worksheets needed (78 page document) - great for last minute cover lessons. Cover sheets do include a mix of written and practical tasks. I have tried to keep them generic to make them easy to adapt to the topic of the lesson or to be able to used last minute for any class. Could also be used as tasks for students in isolation room. A PDF version and a Powerpoint version of the booklet are included so that you can adapt to the needs of your lesson.

This is a pack of worksheets to be used as part of a Blues scheme of work at KS3 or KS4. The contents include: 1. Improvising using the Blues Scale 2. The Blues scale for transposing instruments and guitar tab 3. The 12 Bar Blues structure for keyboard/piano 4. The 12 Bar blues for guitar and Uke 5. The Walking Bass for piano and bass guitar tab 6. Writing your own blues lyrics (also suitable as a cover lesson) 7. 12 Bar Blues composition worksheet Great for getting students to learn how to play the blues and getting students to form their own bands and ensembles.

Cover lesson task for KS3 drama pupils. The task is scaffolded so that pupils can complete it independently with little to no input from the teacher making it perfect for lessons covered by non-specialists. Pupils work through simple tasks on the sheet to help them to organise ideas for a play before they write their own script (e.g. ‘A genre or topic that interest me is:’; 'My play will be set in the following place: '; etc). This could be completed over more than one lesson to allow pupils to develop their writing and create longer scripts. They could then work practically to create scenes of scripted drama using their own or each other’s work. Pupil ownership / engagement: Top writing tip from David Walliams’ radio talk with Chris Evans on BBC Radio 2 (paraphrased) Scope for pupils to write about whatever genre, topic, characters, setting etc that interests them **Challenges: ** Use stage directions. Use different vocabulary for each character to show their individual personalities. What does a play look like? Format your work like a professional playwright would! **Resources required: ** Pens / pencils, paper or workbooks, the worksheet provided OR Computers / laptops for pupils to type their work & the worksheet provided (alternatively it could be emailed to pupils to save trees… we all <3 trees!)

Worksheet for cover lesson for Photography GCSE, analysing the photograph- Behind the Gare St.

This A3 Worksheet is a great resource when you need to set cover for a music lesson but don’t have a non specialist to teach it. For this task students must create the branding for a new band called ‘Hazard’. This involves designing a logo for the band, an album cover, a picture vinyl and even a tour van! This could also be used as a great KS3 Graphics cover lesson. Print in A3

A handy pack of 10 English cover lessons created for Year 9 (but suitable for all KS3 classes). Lessons are standalone and encourage students to practise key English reading and writing skills. Great for use as emergency cover.

A one off lesson used for cover. This can also be used as a functional skills activity.

Drama Cover lesson- Activity Work Booklet. This activity booklet contains 12+ pages. Within this activity pack is a wide range of student tasks to complete and we have included the answers to any puzzles. Contents of this Drama activity pack include: Reading Comprehension + Missing words task Literacy Acrostic Poem Example + Task Set of riddle to unravel In depth ‘For’ and ‘Against’ argument matching sorting activity Topical Debates Big Moral + Ethical Questions Fun Facts The Big Knowledge Quiz Cypher Dungeon Puzzle Answer Sheets More… Activity packs can provide a variety of benefits for teenagers. Some potential benefits include: Developing new skills: Activity packs can provide opportunities for teenagers to learn and practice new skills, such as problem-solving, teamwork, and communication. Boosting mental health: Engaging in enjoyable activities can improve teenagers’ mood and overall well-being. Promoting social interaction: Many activity packs can be completed as small group activities, which can provide opportunities for teenagers to interact and socialize with their peers. Increasing creativity: Some activity packs may include creative challenges or projects that can help teenagers think outside the box and exercise their creativity to solve riddles and Cyphers Providing a sense of accomplishment: Completing activities and challenges in an activity pack can give teenagers a sense of accomplishment and boost their confidence. Google Cre8tive Resources for more support with this resource or drop us an email. Leave a review and email TheCre8tiveResources@gmail.com for a free resource as a thank you!! Explore all our resources on TES

A full lesson on how film music is orchestrated and recorded, with listening activities and videos. Can be taught by a non specialist.

Physical Education (PE) Cover lessons Activity Booklet- Activity Work Booklet. This activity booklet contains 12+ pages. Within this activity pack is a wide range of student tasks to complete and we have included the answers to any puzzles. Contents of this PE activity pack include: Reading Comprehension + Missing words task Literacy Acrostic Poem Example + Task Set of riddle to unravel In depth ‘For’ and ‘Against’ argument matching sorting activity Topical Debates Big Moral + Ethical Questions Fun Facts The Big Knowledge Quiz Cypher Dungeon Puzzle Answer Sheets More… Activity packs can provide a variety of benefits for teenagers. Some potential benefits include: Developing new skills: Activity packs can provide opportunities for teenagers to learn and practice new skills, such as problem-solving, teamwork, and communication. Boosting mental health: Engaging in enjoyable activities can improve teenagers’ mood and overall well-being. Promoting social interaction: Many activity packs can be completed as small group activities, which can provide opportunities for teenagers to interact and socialize with their peers. Increasing creativity: Some activity packs may include creative challenges or projects that can help teenagers think outside the box and exercise their creativity to solve riddles and Cyphers Providing a sense of accomplishment: Completing activities and challenges in an activity pack can give teenagers a sense of accomplishment and boost their confidence. Google Cre8tive Resources for more support with this resource or drop us an email. Leave a review and email TheCre8tiveResources@gmail.com for a free resource as a thank you!! Explore all our resources on TES

8 stand-alone, simple cover lessons for Drama. Download these and leave them somewhere accessible for supply teachers to use when you are sick - or even to use yourself as back-up when you’re having a manic day! These are easy to teach, even for a non-specialist, and can simply be printed off and taken into the classroom. Full lesson plans included. Resources for Lesson 6 can be found at the bottom of that lesson’s plan. Resources for Lesson 8 included. No other resources required! Please leave a positive review if you download these and find them useful :)

Students create a leaflet about Shakespeare using the guidance and questions on the worksheet. It usually takes pupils between 2-3 lessons to complete. It also makes a straightforward and convenient cover lesson. N.B. Pupils will need access to the internet for their research or, alternatively, you could print off the research fact sheets for them (website on the worksheet) Did you find this resource helpful? Please consider leaving the resource a quick review to help others decide whether they should download it too. Thanks in advance :)

Cover lesson to develop core drawing skills using facial features including a challenge task and a section for student/teacher feedback.

Worksheet designed for low ability Y8 groups to get on with independently during speaking assessment. Designed for a group who struggled to complete Linguascope sheets and Gianfranco Conti sheets in a cover lesson so needed something simpler.

This ready-to-use cover lesson, based on my history of the atom lesson, allows GCSE students to work independently and develop their understanding of how and why the atomic model has changed over time through clear explanations and engaging activities. Ideal for unexpected staff absences. This lesson is the 5th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA GCSE 4.1.1(.3) A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes topic and OUP Kerboodle GCSE Chemistry Scheme C1.5, History of the atom lesson. Resource includes: ● Teacher guide (Page 1): Clear instructions on what to print (answer sheet & student worksheet) and any additional resources needed (e.g., graph paper, coloured pencils). ● Answer sheet (Page 2): Provides answers to all student worksheet questions, allowing cover teachers to assist students. ● Student worksheet (Pages 3 & 4 - back-to-back): ○ Clear instructions and explanations guide students through the learning objectives independently. ○ Engaging activities and thought-provoking questions promote active learning and understanding. ○ Fully editable - easily adapt the resource to fit the specific needs of your students and the time available. Benefits: ● Minimal prep: Saves valuable time by providing a complete and ready-to-use lesson resource. ● Independent learning: Allows students to work independently, minimising disruption. ● Fully editable: Easily modify the resource to fit the specific needs of your students. ● Answers: Detailed answer sheets provide guidance for the cover teacher. This lesson is also available as a: ● Teacher-led lesson: Deliver an engaging lesson with this fully resourced PowerPoint presentation. Includes everything you need to teach, from instructions to activities and worksheets. History of the atom ● Digital worksheet: Perfect for absent students, distance learning, or independent study, this digital version allows students to catch up on missed work at their own pace. History of the atom Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com