This is a resource book I designed when working with a small intervention group of students in Y8/9 who needed to accelerate their literacy skills.
It’s based upon the Hunger Games film, where each week students watch a small portion of the film and then complete a literacy task based upon this. It’s designed to take 10 weeks/sessions. My students absolutely loved it and once tested again, had demonstrated an improvement in their reading age- a great resource.
This product is an opportunity for students to work on an independent writing assignment.
You can use the product:
in writing centers
to supplement your writing curriculum
as an at-home or in-class independent writing project
as an opportunity for student choice in writing/ passion project
Product includes:
terms of use
strategies and reasoning for project
teacher talk to present the project
discussion questions
writing prompt to get students going on assignment
mix and match of topics and genres
writing/drafting pages
Enjoy and thank you!
Loads of Learning
This is a DT project in which groups are challenged to design an eco friendly product for the home. There are lots of literacy rich elements to the project and some numeracy elements.
I created this as a result of the need to demonstrate how literacy and numeracy skills are being developed through other curriculum areas. The project almost ran as a 'dragons Den' type activity which pupils enjoyed immensely.
The project lasts for a whole day or maybe a lesson a day over a week.
This lesson and resource bundle provides all that is needed to aid students in composing their own short magazines, on a subject/genre of their choice. Everything that is needed to teach the project is provided, including engaging lesson powerpoints, worksheets, model examples, and activities, and also comprehensive lesson plans for each stage.
Each engaging and informative lesson aids students in learning about and then composing a different magazine page. Included are lessons on:
- Choosing the Genre and Audience and Composing a Front Cover
- Writing Agony Aunt/ Uncle Pages
- Writing Feature Articles
- Writing Reviews
Throughout each lesson, students learn through defining techniques, identifying ‘what a good one looks like’ and analysing model examples, before using writing help-sheets and success criteria to design their own.
All images are cited on the final slides of each PowerPoint.
This engaging investigation activity allows students to use develop their innovation, creativity and collaboration skills to control the direction of their enterprise project.
The resource set guides students through the entire project, from conception to evaluation, and includes resources/ guidance for the following activities:
-Deciding upon different roles within their groups, in order to carry out multiple tasks effectively;
-Designing a company name and appropriate logo and slogan;
-Researching their product area, including competitors and USPs;
-Conducting market research;
-Budgeting;
-Detailed product design;
-Packaging design;
-Creating instructions for users;
-Formulating and presenting a persuasive pitch;
-Surveying the target audience for their feedback;
-Self-evaluating strengths and areas for development.
A comprehensive PowerPoint presentation guides students through the project.
There are at least a week’s worth of resources in here, enabling students to fully immerse themselves in the project. I orignally have used this with KS2 and KS3 students, but they could reasonably be adapted for students in KS4.
All images have been cited at the end of the PowerPoint presentation and are licensed for commercial use.
A lesson plan for a two hour art, literacy and Victorian history project primarily for key stage 1. Features a lesson outline, accompanying notes including planning and further tasks, sample ideas and resources. Encourages children to write sentences about some of the key facts from their study of the era, consolidating their knowledge while honing and enjoying art and craft skills. Some ideas for getting more out of this project if time permits.
Digital Literacy - Suitable for school using the **Secondary Thematic Model Programme Builder ** for PSHE Education from the PSHE Association.
PSHE Association Theme:
Summer 2: Living in the Wider World
Topic -Digital Literacy
Online safety, digital literacy, media reliability, and gambling hooks
Collection of Cre8tive Curriculum Lesson Packs that fit with the PSHE Programme builder.
☞ Online Gambling , Skin Betting and Online Gaming
☞ Critical Thinking and Fake News
☞ Conspiracy Theories and Extremist Narratives
☞ Online Grooming & Staying Safe Online
☞ Grooming and Gaming Addiction
☞ Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP)
☞ Social Media Validation and Influencers
☞ Targeted Advertising online and Personal Data
☞ Bonus: Fake Newspaper Homework Project
☞ Bonus: Introduction to Y8 PSHE
☞ Bonus: Social Media and Online Safety Quiz
Learning outcomes for this unit
• about online communication
• how to use social networking sites safely
• how to recognise online grooming in different forms, e.g. in relation to sexual or financial exploitation, extremism and radicalisation
• how to respond and seek support in cases of online grooming
• how to recognise biased or misleading information online
• how to critically assess different media sources
• how to distinguish between content which is publicly and privately shared
• about age restrictions when accessing different forms of media and how to make responsible decisions
• how to protect financial security online
• how to assess and manage risks in relation to gambling and chance-based transactions
Our Cre8tive Curriculum PSHE Builder Packs will cover all three core themes of the Programme of Study (Health and Wellbeing; Relationships; and Living in the Wider World)
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☞ • Some Contain student worksheet(s)
☞ • Mindfulness Extension Activities
☞ • Assessment Opportunity (Confidence Checker)
☞ • Teacher Notes (On some slides)
☞ • Mapped against Latest DfE Guidance, PSHE Association Core themes (PoS refs: H3, H30, H32, R17, L19, L20, L21, L22, L23, L24, L25, L26, L27)
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A one-page mini project in which students have to make a floorplan and fill it with digital technology. Includes a template for students who struggle to make a floorplan and a slide to show on the whiteboard for a teacher. Suitable for a one-off/cover lesson or a short series of lessons to help students build up their digital literacy skills. The PDF can be ticked and typed into!
A Russian billionaire, Asman Veryrich, has approached you about setting up a new football club!
This exciting, engaging investigation activity allows students to control the direction of their own learning, through speaking, listening, discussing, and reasoning. I initially created these resources to provide something interesting for the students to engage with for their English Speaking and Listening discussions, but it has since been used across Maths, Art and Design, and PSHE departments, as well as by form groups and holiday activity groups, to build teamwork and collaboration skills.
Students get involved in all of the fun aspects of designing and setting up a new football club, including selecting a team of players, a manager, a stadium, and a training ground. They also design the team's club badge and football kits. They also need to use their skills of literacy to read and understand key evidence, and skills of numeracy to ensure that they keep their expenses within budget! What is more, groups can compete against one another to create the most successful team in the league, as all of the resources that they choose can help them to acquire valuable league table points!
Included in this resource pack are:
- Full PowerPoint lesson talking students through the process;
- An 8 page team booklet, used to create their designs and calculate their budgets;
- A pack of 96 player cards and 12 manager cards to select from (a combination of new and classic footballers are included, to ensure that this will never be outdated);
- Budget and recording sheets to track their progress;
- An A3 football pitch to strategise and select their team.
Considering the time and effort that it took to create these resources, I think that they offer exceptional value. Whenever I have used this activity before, it has taken at least 3-4 lessons, including the introduction, design process, presentations, and evaluation. I originally have used this with mixed ability Year 9 and 10 groups, but colleagues have adapted it easily for students of all key stages.
All images have been cited at the end of the PowerPoint presentation and are licensed for commercial use.
Students choose from nine homework project tasks linked with the topic, Ancient Egypt. They aim to get 15 stars by choosing a range of 3, 4 and 5 star activities which are organised into three categories; Literacy, Kinaesthetic and Investigative.
There are a wealth of open ended tasks that encourage the student to take ownership over their home learning, with the option of completing more tasks if they wish to.
The other benefit of the projects are that they allow for independent learning and others that encourage the parents to get involved.
17 Slides of activties and worksheets that correspond to our SoL for year 7 textiles (art textiles spec) where over 10 weeks students create a number of swatches and samples in lesson and learn the basics to set them up for their full project in year 8!
Activities include designer research, homework, product analysis, improving literacy, peer assessment activities etc
Also a one of tie-dying lesson masterclass
Assessment sheets designed to reduce teacher workload and marking where teacher highlights specific bullet points in amber or green
Peer assessment pink slips designed as starter or plenary activities which are cut out and completed by students then stapled to corresponding sheet
This is a set of plans which make a whole unit that can be taught over a term or all in one themed week/two weeks as we did at the same time as Sports Day. It guides the children through collecting and using data, designing and evaluating a new sport and includes strong links to literacy throughout. It's easily adapted to suit you and your school.
This is a Playground Project activity I have used many times before and adapted it to suit the needs of the age group and audience.
I have provided a wide variety of tasks which will hopefully allow all children to develop creativity in their presentation skills and writing tasks.
I have used this as an after SATs activity and it worked pretty well.
This handbook contains plans and printable resources which may be useful for 2nd/3rd class or low ability 4th class groups. Project covers areas of Literacy, Visual Art, SPHE and ICT for Primary School Curriculum. All worksheets and display materials are included in the PDF. Depending on ability of class - this may span 2-4 weeks.
India Travel Brochure Project. Student project with rubric. Students create a travel guide on India on a tri-fold construction paper. Students imagine they are travel guides leading a tour of India and must give their group an overview of India's history, geography, language, government, economy, religion, climate and attractions. Student instructions for the project to handout, teacher directions, brochure template, and a detailed rubric included. Rubric measures use of class time, writing conventions, attractiveness, organization, creativity, relevance of graphics, required elements including sources, and knowledge gained. - HappyEdugator
This resource package offers a complete 8-week project designed to empower Key Stage 3 students to create websites using Google Sites. The project provides a structured and user-friendly approach that is particularly suitable for non-specialist teachers who may be new to website creation and digital technology.
The package includes eight detailed lesson, each with clear objectives, success criteria, strategies for more able students, and resources for those who may need additional support. The learning outcomes are closely aligned with the KS3 Computing National Curriculum, ensuring that students develop essential digital and web development skills.
Throughout the project, students will:
Define websites and their purpose.
Choose a theme and justify their choice.
Plan their website’s structure and content.
Add text, images, links, and multimedia elements.
Customise templates, design logos, headers, and footers.
Review and edit their websites for quality.
Publish their websites with privacy settings.
Present their websites and reflect on their projects.
The package also includes a rubric matrix for assessment, worksheets for each lesson, a knowledge organiser, and guidance on interdisciplinary connections, core assessment opportunities, and prior learning. This comprehensive resource ensures that educators have everything they need to guide students through a rewarding website creation project.
Unlock the potential of your students in website creation, digital literacy, and design with this all-inclusive resource package.
Differentiated 3 ways. Literacy word mat that focuses on the 5 senses. Great resource to use for any writing project e.g. poetry, story writing, BIG writing. Also good resources to print off and keep in class - you never know when you might need them!
Hope you enjoy!
great for KS3 pupils as part of a project, or single lesson. Could be used for homework/starter/extension task. Assessment box could be used for self/peer or teacher marking.
Mathematics and Literacy: Cross Curricular Teaching:
Functional Skills and SPAG- Letter writing
Writing to inform and compare.
This resource was created to be used with year 7 middle ability class as part of Literacy Working Party Project.
I worked with Annie Tilly, an English teacher to develop, fine tune and observe the lesson. She also gave feedback after observing the lesson.
We will really appreciate your feedback. Annie and Nicky.
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