English Christmas themed cover for KS3 and KS4 lessons that includes:
2x Analysing fiction texts (English Language Paper 1 Q1-3)
2x Analysing non-fiction texts (English Language Paper 2 Q1-3)
2x Descriptive/narrative writing (English Language Paper 1 Question 5)
2x Non-fiction writing (English Language Paper 2 Question 5)
3x Unseen poetry lessons (English Literature)
11 cover lessons with differentiated activities, scaffolds, easy-to-follow instructions and designed so non-subject specialists can teach them. Really useful for setting last minute cover and ensuring the lessons are challenging, meaningful and engaging. All with a festive theme!
They are designed to help support students at KS3 as they move from Year 7, 8 and 9 into KS4 and Year 10 and Year 11 and can be used for English Literature and English Language exam prep for KS4 classes as well. All extracts are included or linked to
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