A whole lesson focusing on how the writer uses language to describe Edward Cullen in the first Twilight book. Differentiated worksheet with key quotes to identify language techniques used, analyse how they are used to portray Edward and discuss how they relate to typical features of vampires.
A power point for tutors to work through with students recapping your schools positive behaviour policy and surveying students on what rewards they would like to be given in school for their positive behaviour.
A detailed creative writing booklet with 20 pages of activities aimed at improving creative writing. Tasks and activities on the following areas:
• Abstract Nouns
• Imperatives
• Emotive Language
• -ing openers
• P.I.R.A.T.E. Persuasive Writing
• Roots, prefixes & suffixes
• S.T.A.M.P Language techniques
• Pathetic Fallacy
• Sentence Structures
• A range of 200 word challenges to put these skills into practice
Can be used as bit by bit as lesson starters or in larger chunks for whole lessons. Ideal for independent study or guided learning depending on the class and its students/teacher.
An assembly with a message of humanity and a focus on commemoration rather than celebration. There are notes with each slide with suggested discussion points.
Includes the soldier who was recently identified and laid to rest, as well as a look at the message of the 1914 Christmas Truce.
A 36 page wellbeing journal for students to work through as part of the tutor time curriculum as part of a Wellbeing Wednesday or a Mindful Monday, or as a stand alone resource for students to use during 1-1’s or times of stress. The booklet contains range of useful strategies, activities and resources that can help with their general wellbeing, or to target specific concerns.
There is also an accompanying power point to accompany the booklet to introduce it to students as part of the tutor time programme. We use the scale in the booklet/ppt to do weekly ‘wellbeing check ins’ with students so that we can accurately gage where they are and the wording becomes part of a wellbeing culture in school.
A project based around the theme of Travel Writing and Creative Writing. Students design their own country/holiday destination and create a travel brochure to promote it using the criteria on the sheet.
An assembly looking at ordinary young people who have done amazing things who serve as an inspiration for students to believe in their dreams and work hard.