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Interactive Persuasive Devices Quiz (using DAFOREST techniques)
An interactive quiz to revise features of persuasive writing using DAFOREST techniques (direct address, alliteration, facts,opinions, rhetorical question, emotive language, statistics and the rule of three). A fun starter, plenary or mini-plenary!
The Sign of Four Context Booklet
A colourful booklet which introduces pupils to: Conan-Doyle's literary career; Victorian crime fiction; Crime in Victorian London; Victorian women; the Governess; Darwin; The Andaman Islands and Queen Victoria.
Suggested activity: share this booklet with pupils, divide them into groups and ask them to research their allocated topic in depth, ready to teach to the rest of the class in a 10-15 minute mini-lesson.
Romeo and Juliet - Translating the Prologue
A handy, editable, ready-to-use worksheet which guides pupils through understanding the prologue of 'Romeo and Juliet'. Includes a glossary, extension task and super extension task!
A Differentiated Poetry Lesson: Analysing'The Sea' by James Reeves
A differentiated two page worksheet and copy of the poem 'The Sea' by James Reeves suitable for teaching pupils how to identify, comment and explain the structure and language of poetry. Plus a little AfL for good measure.
Transition Lesson - Analysing Similes & Metaphors in 'Firework' by Katy Perry
A fun, editable, ready-to-use lesson which guides pupils through exploring similes and metaphors in song lyrics. Differentiated lesson and challenge objectives.Proven success in numerous Transition Days across Years 5 to 8 in my current school.
SPaG: Prepositions, Sequencing Conjunctions & Instructional Writing
A fun lesson in which pupils follow online tutorials to learn how to draw characters from The Simpsons. This worksheet guides them through using prepositions and sequencing conjunctions in their instructional writing. Includes a peer assessment activity!
Poetry Key Terms PLUS Effects
An editable, A3 sized worksheet to help pupils learn poetry key words with examples and explanations of the possible effects that they create for the reader. Fantastic for EAL and SEN pupils, as well as those who simply need a reminder not to write, "The poet's use of alliteration/rhyme/metaphor (delete as appropriate) catches the reader's eye."
Comparative Conjunctions and Discursive Writing
A starter and main activity based upon identifying and using comparative conjunctions accurately. Also a useful model of discursive writing for Common Entrance or GCSE pupils.
Home Learning: 90 Sophisticated Adjectives - Characters in 'An Inspector Calls' PLUS Activities
This worksheet provides pupils with a word bank of 90 sophisticated adjectives describing the characters of the play. The activities guide them through evaluating each character and the way that they evolve from on act to the next. Ideal as a whole lesson or as homework. Editable and easy-to-follow (ideal for a cover lesson, home learning or online - just add dictionaries!).
Extension activity: ask pupils to pair up and argue for the best three adjectives to describe their allocated character at a specific point in the play. Then, each pair joins another pair to argue about the most suitable adjectives. A fantastic way of getting pupils to use new vocabulary as soon as possible.
SPaG: Conjunctions and Cohesive Devices Worksheet
A colourful and easy-to-follow worksheet that explains what cohesive devices are and how to use them.
A Differentiated Poetry Lesson: Analysing 'Bonfire' by Jean Kenward
A full lesson including: A copy of the poem with key terms; a card sort starter which introduces the poetic devices used in the poem; a differentiated activity analysing the poem and a PPT presentation which guides pupils through each activity.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Analytical Paragraphs (Literature)
A colourful, editable step-by-step guide to writing analytical paragraphs suitable for higher attainers in Year 7 up to GCSE level. Model response is based upon 'An Inspector Calls' by J.B Priestley.
Examining Key Excerpts from Act One of Romeo and Juliet
A booklet which guides pupils through key extracts from Act One of the play, prompting them to: closely annotate; question and interrogate the text, independently. Designed to meet the AO1 and AO2 of the new spec AQA English Literature course.
The Balcony Scene: Exploring Act 2 Scene 2 of Romeo and Juliet through Images
A set of six key images from Act 2 Scene 2 of the play, plus a table which guides pupils through analysing those images using the See-Think-Wonder technique. For differentiation: allocate see/think/wonder columns according to ability.
Differentiated 10 Page Booklet Exploring Five Excerpts from Act One of 'Romeo & Juliet'
A colourful, editable Word document which guides pupils through exploring excerpts from five key scenes from Act One of the play. Could be used as a project or series of lessons for individual or group work or separated into 5 different worksheets!
- Using the See, Think, Wonder technique, pupils can independently examine each scene in depth
- For differentiation: 'See' is the least challenging step; 'Think' is slightly more challenging and finally 'Wonder' is the most sophisticated process
- Includes an overview of the PEELER paragraph model (brilliant for scaffolding pupils in developing in-depth analysis skills)
- Includes GCSE examination style questions
- A great tool for encouraging independent learning
Chapter Two of 'Skellig' by David Almond
A series of lessons (2-3 depending upon ability), exploring the use of adjectives in chapter two of ‘Skellig’ by David Almond. Includes differentiated lesson objectives and a ready to use worksheet.
Perfect Punctuation
An editable A3 worksheet which explains how all types of punctuation are used in clear and comprehensive terms, with space for pupils to practise the application of each one.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Analytical Paragraphs (Language or Media)
A colourful, editable step-by-step guide to writing analytical paragraphs suitable for higher attainers in Year 7 up to GCSE level. The model response is based upon analysing the use of typography on a book cover of the novel 'The Woman in Black' by Susan Hill.
DIRT (Direct Improvement and Reflection Time) Template
An incredibly effective AfL tool which empowers pupils to take ownership of their work and see visible progress through redrafting just a section of their writing. I highly recommend showing your pupils the 'Critique and Feedback - the Story of Ausitin's Butterfly' on YouTube to encourage them to be honest and specific when giving peer feedback.
'Of Mice and Men' Context Key Terms
An editable, ready to print set of key terms useful for the revision of the context of 'Of Mice and Men' by John Steinbeck.