Lesson designed to review the essentials of grammar terminology. illustrated and with questions. Worksheet could be added.

Students work in pairs through this 'board game' activity, answering questions generated by the throw of a die. Use coins for counters. Adapt questions to any text/level. Student led lesson. Get them to note difficult questions. Pair less able with more able. Hours of possibilities

lesson asks these questions and touches on how aliens might treat us given how we treat creatures lower down the ladder on earth.

Slide show of this beautiful poem with pictures. Mixed up young lady..but what a poem !

Students rewrite the sentence using the word in capitals. Ideal for EAL/ starter activity/literacy.

A new twist on the balloon debate. Students see pics of candidates BEFORE learning about them. Versatile lesson suits all levels and all ages from year 7 upwards.

A summary of who is who in the play along with some plot details. Useful as a revision aid or introduction.

Students explore the wonderful world of the pun and create a piece of writing based on a genuine headline. Imagination and humour needed. Essentials are all here.

27 literacy links to BBC websites making a literacy lesson a little easier for remote learning.

A recap/revision exercise on the novel but also useful as a chapter by chapter check on knowledge (you'll have to adapt). Print on A3 for best results.

Student's imagine that Pip goes to the barber after his first visit to Satis house. They write the conversation between the two. Empathy needed. Lesson includes prompts.

Illustrated version of the sonnet for revision/adaptation etc.

Lesson uses this question to guide a class debate about domestic animals. Surveys, discussion points and an amusing clip included. Kids loved the lesson as it homes in on something very personal.

Sets up questions on how we communicate and the importance of being able to read and write effectively. Which came first....Reading or Writing ?

Lesson asking students to argue/persuade. Are school meals value for money/tasty ? Alternative meals from other countries as inspiration.

Slideshow of the poem for convenience.

Lesson stimulates controversial conversation about gender assigned roles in life. No answers to this, only discussion. Requires a firm hand and a willing class with clear guidelines on how to debate.

Brief outline of lesson comparing winter 1963 with current weather. Students can draw on their experiences and interview those who remember The Big Freeze.

Illustrated slide show of the poem. One surprise at the end. Useful for introduction or revision. Did you know....?

How to weigh an elephant with bathroom scales Problem solving lesson with focus on creative solutions to a weighty issue. Solution included.