Engage students with Book Tok-inspired book reviews! Develop speaking, presentation, summarising, and literacy skills through this ready-to-use lesson. Book Tok Lesson Plan – Build Speaking, Literacy & Presentation Skills Bring reading to life with this engaging Book Tok-inspired lesson that encourages students to create short, persuasive book reviews inspired by today’s most popular social media format. Students develop essential oracy, public speaking, summarising, and presentation skills while sharing books they love in a creative and motivating way. Perfect for: ESL / EFL English Language Arts Reading & Literacy Library Lessons Book Week Public Speaking Middle School High School Speaking Clubs What’s Included Complete step-by-step lesson plan Learning objectives Materials list 2-hour lesson sequence Student planning guidance Peer feedback activities Assessment suggestions Extension activities Teaching notes Oracy Framework mapping The lesson guides students through: Understanding effective book reviews Planning a one-minute BookTok Summarising a book effectively Using persuasive language Presenting confidently Giving and receiving constructive feedback Reflecting on communication skills The lesson also explicitly develops multiple dimensions of oracy, including linguistic, cognitive, physical, and social-emotional communication skills. Skills Covered Speaking & Listening Oral Presentation Book Reviews Reading Comprehension Summarising Critical Thinking Public Speaking Communication Reflection Peer Feedback Confidence Building Literacy Grade Levels Grades 5–12 ESL/EFL CEFR A2–B2 **Why Teachers Love It ** Ready to teach Minimal preparation Highly engaging Encourages reading for pleasure Builds confidence in reluctant speakers Works with any fiction or non-fiction book** Keywords Book Tok, Book Review, Reading Response, Speaking Activity, Oral Presentation, Public Speaking, Literacy, Reading Comprehension, ESL Speaking, EFL Speaking, Secondary English, Middle School ELA, Library Lesson, Speaking and Listening, Oracy, Book Recommendation, Reading Project, English Lesson Plan, Communication Skills, Voice 21 Oracy.

Get children talking from the very first lesson! This fun, low-preparation classroom game encourages children to introduce themselves, answer simple personal questions and build confidence speaking with their classmates. Students walk around the classroom searching for the matching half of their picture. Once they’ve found their partner, they take turns asking and answering the conversation questions before moving on to meet someone new. Perfect for building classroom relationships while developing speaking and listening skills. What’s Included 32 colourful matching conversation cards (16 matching pairs) Child-friendly discussion questions Bright, engaging illustrations Ready to print, cut and laminate Suitable for repeated classroom use Question Topics Include My name Favourite colour Favourite food Favourite animal Favourite superhero Brothers and sisters Pets Best friend Birthday Favourite subject Favourite book Favourite toy Favourite cartoon Favourite sport Family School Hobbies Music Food And much more! Perfect For Back to School First Week Activities Icebreakers Speaking & Listening Oracy ESL / EFL Kindergarten Preschool Grade 1–3 Conversation Practice Circle Time Morning Meetings Getting to Know You Activities **Learning Objectives ** Students will: develop confidence speaking in English practise asking and answering questions improve listening skills build friendships and classroom community develop turn-taking skills practise conversational language increase vocabulary develop social communication skills How to Play Print and cut out the cards. Give one card to each student. Students walk around the room looking for the matching half of their picture. Once partners are found, they ask and answer the questions on their cards. Mix the cards and play again! This versatile activity can also be used for pair work, speaking centres, intervention groups, conversation clubs or ESL warm-ups. Why Teachers Love It No Prep Print & Play Highly engaging Encourages every child to speak Supports Oracy and communication skills Builds classroom community Keywords Back to School • Icebreaker Activities • Find Your Partner • Speaking Game • Conversation Cards • Oracy • ESL • EFL • Speaking and Listening • Kindergarten • Preschool • Primary Classroom • First Day of School • Get to Know You • Pair Work • Communication Skills • Social Skills • Classroom Community • Oral Language

Create a positive classroom culture where every child feels confident to speak, listen and learn. This colourful classroom poster introduces simple, child-friendly talk rules that help establish respectful communication, active listening and confident participation from the very first day of school. Ideal for Primary classrooms, ESL/EFL lessons, English, Oracy, Circle Time, PSHE and classroom discussions, this poster provides a clear visual reminder of the behaviours that support productive talk and collaborative learning. Our Talk Rules We listen carefully. We wait for our turn to speak. We use kind words like “Please” and “Thank you.” We aren’t afraid to ask questions. We have fun and learn together. These simple expectations encourage children to become confident, respectful and thoughtful communicators while building a positive classroom community. Perfect For Classroom Displays Back to School Oracy Lessons Speaking & Listening ESL / EFL English Lessons Circle Time PSHE Classroom Management Whole-Class Discussions Early Years Primary School What’s Included 1 full-colour printable classroom poster High-quality PDF Print up to A3 for classroom display or A4 for individual learning spaces Skills Supported Speaking & Listening Active Listening Turn Taking Respectful Communication Classroom Behaviour Confidence Building Collaboration Social Skills Oracy Development Perfect for creating a classroom where every voice matters and every learner feels confident to contribute. Oracy Poster • Classroom Rules • Speaking and Listening •

A fun Mother’s Day ESL craft with speaking activities! Create a beautiful 3D flower card while practising English speaking, expressing feelings, and building vocabulary. Perfect for KS1, KS2 and primary EFL/ESL learners. Looking for a meaningful Mother’s Day activity that combines creativity with purposeful language practice? This printable resource allows children to make an interactive flower card with hidden messages written inside the petals. As pupils colour, cut, assemble and personalise their flowers, they also develop speaking confidence through a series of engaging oral activities. What’s included Printable flower templates Step-by-step assembly instructions Easy-to-follow craft activity 5 ready-to-use speaking activities Opportunities to practise sentence starters, adjectives and personal responses Ideal for whole-class, pair work or small groups Speaking activities include I love my mum because… Describing mum using adjectives Pair-share conversations Guess whose mum it is Sharing favourite memories Learning objectives Develop speaking and listening skills Build confidence expressing opinions and emotions Practise simple sentence structures Expand vocabulary linked to family and feelings Encourage creativity and personal expression Promote meaningful classroom discussion Perfect for ESL / EFL lessons Primary English Mother’s Day celebrations Speaking and Listening Oracy Art integration End-of-lesson activities Cover lessons Seasonal classroom projects Age: 5–10 years (adaptable for different levels) This low-preparation resource creates a memorable Mother’s Day keepsake while giving every child plenty of opportunities to communicate in English in a natural, enjoyable way.

50 ready-to-use oracy games to develop confident speakers. **Practical, low-preparation activities that build speaking, listening, collaboration, critical thinking and confidence across the curriculum. **Suitable for Primary and Secondary classrooms, ESL/EFL, English, Drama and teacher training. Based on the internationally recognised Voice 21 Oracy Framework. Talking is one of the most powerful tools for learning—but many teachers struggle to find practical activities that genuinely develop students’ speaking and listening skills. 50 Oracy Games & Speaking Activities is a complete classroom handbook containing fifty engaging, low-preparation activities that help learners become confident, articulate and thoughtful communicators. Every activity has been classroom-tested and is designed to be used immediately, whether you have five spare minutes or want to build an entire oracy programme. Designed by international teacher trainers Sarah Howell and Lisa Kester-Dodgson, founders of Oracy Lab, this resource is grounded in the Voice 21 / Cambridge Oracy Framework, developing all four strands of oracy: Physical Linguistic Cognitive Social-Emotional What’s included ✔ 50 classroom-tested speaking games ✔ Activities suitable for Primary through Secondary ✔ Clear lesson structure for every activity: SPARK (engaging starter) DO (step-by-step instructions) Variation ideas Reflection questions Spotlight on Oracy skills ✔ Photocopiable classroom materials and discussion templates ✔ Flexible activities requiring little or no preparation ✔ Cross-curricular applications for English, Languages, Humanities, Science, Drama and PSHE/Citizenship **Activities include: Icebreakers and confidence builders Voice and expression games Storytelling and improvisation Debate and discussion activities Critical thinking challenges Collaborative speaking tasks Performance and presentation skills Listening and reflection activities Perfect for Primary teachers Secondary teachers ESL / EFL classrooms English Language Arts Drama teachers Speech & Communication Debate Clubs Teacher training Whole-school oracy programmes Intervention groups Public speaking clubs Whether you’re introducing oracy for the first time or embedding it across your curriculum, this book provides an extensive bank of engaging activities that help every learner find their voice. With an emphasis on collaboration, creativity, critical thinking and inclusion, these games transform classroom talk into meaningful learning experiences. 87 pages | 50 practical activities | Printable | No-prep | Photocopiable classroom resources

This is a simple lapbook for young learners learning English as an additional language. It is based on vocabulary related to some of the customs used at Christmas that are not specifically religious. Lapbooks are creative dynamic learning tools that are extremely inclusive. The are 3d mind maps that help scaffold speaking.

This ready-to-use lesson plan turns students into historical detectives as they investigate the mystery of an ancient artefact. Designed for A2–C1 learners, it combines CLIL History with observation, critical thinking, discussion, and collaborative speaking skills. Students begin by examining a mysterious artefact without being told its origin. They then work through a structured See–Think–Wonder investigation, developing hypotheses about what the artefact is, what it was made from, how it may have been used, and what it can tell us about people in the past. The resource includes: Step-by-step lesson plan (65 minutes) Historical artefact investigation See–Think–Wonder thinking routine Guided discussion questions Small-group analysis and discussion Research and whole-class sharing Closure activity revealing the artefact’s historical context Assessment ideas Extension task exploring which objects from today might become artefacts of the future Learning Objectives Develop critical thinking skills through historical analysis Observe and interpret evidence from historical artefacts Form and discuss hypotheses Compare different interpretations Develop speaking and collaborative discussion skills Encourage curiosity about the past The lesson can be adapted to different historical periods and artefacts. Examples featured in the resource include the Cave of Altamira, the Terracotta Army, Stonehenge and the Sphinx. Perfect for ESL, EFL and CLIL History classrooms, as well as speaking, critical-thinking and cross-curricular lessons.

This ready-to-use lesson plan introduces students to Vesak and its cultural significance while encouraging them to explore the values of kindness, compassion and enlightenment. Designed for A2–B1 learners, the lesson combines CLIL Cultural Studies with speaking, collaborative learning and creative reflection. Students learn about the meaning of Vesak, discuss how its key values can be applied in everyday life, and work together to create a class Values Mural. The resource includes: Step-by-step lesson plan (60 minutes) Introduction to Vesak and its cultural significance Exploration of the values of kindness, compassion and enlightenment Collaborative Values Mural activity Sentence stems to support speaking and discussion Reflection and sharing questions Assessment ideas Extension task: organise a school Kindness Campaign During the main collaborative activity, students work in small groups to brainstorm actions, phrases or ideas connected to one of the three key values. They then contribute their ideas to a shared class mural and discuss how these values can be practised at school, at home and in the wider community. Learning Objectives Understand the cultural significance of Vesak Explore the ideas of kindness, compassion and enlightenment Connect cultural values to students’ everyday lives Develop speaking and collaborative discussion skills Express ideas using supported sentence stems Create a collaborative visual project inspired by Vesak The lesson also includes structured speaking support such as “One way we can show kindness is…”, “Compassion looks like…” and “We can show compassion by…”, making it particularly suitable for ESL and EFL learners. Perfect for ESL, EFL and CLIL Cultural Studies classrooms, as well as lessons on world cultures, values, kindness and social-emotional learning.