A fun, minimal prep standalone or buildable lesson on The Jabberwocky aimed at UKS2 / year 5 / year 6; would also suit year 7. Perfect for a one-off or to incorporate into a poetry unit. Multiple access points - adaptable enough to be purely engagement-based or to lead into more nuanced analytical or creative writing work. 1 fully resourced lesson editable PowerPoint and printout of poem with space for annotation sequencing activity group discussion and performance opportunity vocabulary (blend/portmanteau) and connotation focus - great for exploring language choices in greater depth suitable for UKS2 ideal for poetry unit Discussion-rich, dialogic approach designed to excite and engage pupils in the joy of language; supports inference and vocabulary building.

Bright, colourful standalone lesson (could easily be used as a 2-3 lesson sequence) practising descriptive writing techniques for ‘a royal wedding’ prompt. Suitable for KS3/KS4 and perfect for GCSE descriptive writing revision. Multiple access points mean suitable for a range of attainment levels. Editable powerpoint includes practice with: -similes -metaphors -onomatopoeia -‘zooming in’/‘overview’ -proper nouns -semantic field -ambitious vocabulary -crafting atmosphere -sensory detail -image stimuli (potential for carousel) Please note this resource is intended as a practical practice lesson; it does not go back over definitions of terms. It does include one modelled version of each technique and plenty of visual stimuli.