An Extract from: Mathew Syed: You Are Awesome: Find Your Confidence and Dare to be Brilliant at (Almost) Anything
Mathew Syed is a three-time men’s singles champion at the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships (in 1997, 2000 and 2001), and also competed for Great Britain in two Olympic Games: at Barcelona in 1992 and at Sydney in 2000. During his sporting career, Syed entered journalism, and later became a writer.
This lesson is based on an extract that describes his fear of public speaking. Through practice, he improves and eventually reaches a point of self confidence that inspires and motivates the reader.
Includes:
PowerPoint: 13 slides with 6 activities. Aimed at identifying the conventions of non-fiction and also focusses on the description of feelings and emotions.
PDF: 8 page document that can be printed and photopcopied and used independently for whole class, one-to-one, cover work, or homework.
One of a collection of no-nonsense lessons and materials aimed at helping Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils engage with non-fiction. With a focus on tier 2 vocabulary, each original article also includes several persuasive techniques pupils can identify.
Can be used in class or during one-to-one tutoring sessions.
Aimed at improving general non-fiction skills and understanding of tier 2 vocabulary.
Includes:
An online article for teenagers (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 7.8. Reading age: 12-14)
Engaging topic: Should we spend money to send people to Mars?
Power Point presentation (Suggested photocopying: slides 2+4)
Includes 10 tier 2 words (prompted with activity)
Requires analysis of persuasive language techniques
10 comprehension questions with answers
Activity leading towards an extended analysis
Can be amended for one lesson or more
One of a collection of no-nonsense lessons and materials aimed at helping Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils engage with non-fiction. With a focus on tier 2 vocabulary, each original article also includes several persuasive techniques pupils can identify.
Can be used in class or during one-to-one tutoring sessions.
Aimed at improving general non-fiction skills and understanding of tier 2 vocabulary.
Includes:
An online article for teenagers (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 9.2. Reading Age: 14-15)
Engaging topic: Benefits of gaming
Power Point presentation (Suggested photocopying: slides 2+4)
Includes 10 tier 2 words (prompted with activity)
Requires analysis of persuasive language techniques
10 comprehension questions with answers
Activity leading towards an extended analysis
Can be amended for one lesson or more
The first in a collection of no-nonsense lessons and materials aimed at helping Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils engage with non-fiction. With a focus on tier 2 vocabulary, each original article also includes several persuasive techniques pupils can identify.
Can be used in class or during one-to-one tutoring sessions.
Aimed at improving general non-fiction skills and understanding of tier 2 vocabulary.
Includes:
An online article for teenagers (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 7.4. Reading age: 12-14)
Engaging topic: The growing trend of veganism
Power Point presentation (Suggested photocopying: slides 2+4)
Includes 15 tier 2 words (prompted with activity)
Requires analysis of persuasive language techniques
10 comprehension questions with answers
Activity leading towards an extended analysis.
Can be amended for one lesson or more.
One of a collection of no-nonsense lessons and materials aimed at helping Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils engage with non-fiction. With a focus on tier 2 vocabulary, each original article also includes several persuasive techniques pupils can identify.
Can be used in class or during one-to-one tutoring sessions.
Aimed at improving general non-fiction skills and understanding of tier 2 vocabulary.
Includes:
An online article for teenagers (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 9.3. Reading Age: 14-15 yrs)
Engaging topic: Disadvantages and dangers of social media
Power Point presentation (Suggested photocopying: slides 2+4)
Includes 10 tier 2 words (prompted with activity)
Requires analysis of persuasive language techniques
10 comprehension questions with answers
Activity leading towards an extended analysis
Can be amended for one lesson or more
One of a collection of no-nonsense lessons and materials aimed at helping Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils engage with non-fiction. With a focus on tier 2 vocabulary, each original article also includes several persuasive techniques pupils can identify.
Can be used in class or during one-to-one tutoring sessions.
Aimed at improving general non-fiction skills and understanding of tier 2 vocabulary.
Includes:
An online article for teenagers (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 9.4. Reading Age: 14-15)
Engaging topic: History of our relationship with dogs
Power Point presentation (Suggested photocopying: slides 2+4)
Includes 10 tier 2 words (prompted with activity)
Requires analysis of persuasive language techniques
10 comprehension questions with answers
Activity leading towards an extended analysis
Can be amended for one lesson or more
One of a collection of no-nonsense lessons and materials aimed at helping Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils engage with non-fiction. With a focus on tier 2 vocabulary, each original article also includes several persuasive techniques pupils can identify.
Can be used in class or during one-to-one tutoring sessions.
Aimed at improving general non-fiction skills and understanding of tier 2 vocabulary.
Includes:
An online article for teenagers (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 7.8. Reading Age: 13-15)
Engaging topic: How to be successful on TikTok
Power Point presentation (Suggested photocopying: slides 2+4)
Includes 10 tier 2 words (prompted with activity)
Requires analysis of persuasive language techniques
10 comprehension questions with answers
Activity leading towards an extended analysis
Can be amended for one lesson or more
One of a collection of no-nonsense lessons and materials aimed at helping Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils engage with non-fiction. With a focus on tier 2 vocabulary, each original article also includes several persuasive techniques pupils can identify.
Can be used in class or during one-to-one tutoring sessions.
Aimed at improving general non-fiction skills and understanding of tier 2 vocabulary.
Includes:
An online article for teenagers (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 8.6. Reading Age: 14-15)
Engaging topic: Footballers are paid too much
Power Point presentation (Suggested photocopying: slides 2+4)
Includes 10 tier 2 words (prompted with activity)
Requires analysis of persuasive language techniques
10 comprehension questions with answers
Activity leading towards an extended analysis
Can be amended for one lesson or more
One of a collection of no-nonsense lessons and materials aimed at helping Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils engage with non-fiction. With a focus on tier 2 vocabulary, each original article also includes several persuasive techniques pupils can identify.
Can be used in class or during one-to-one tutoring sessions.
Aimed at improving general non-fiction skills and understanding of tier 2 vocabulary.
Includes:
An online article for teenagers (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 7.8 Reading Age: 12-14)
Engaging topic: Is Bitcoin the future of finance?
Power Point presentation (Suggested photocopying: slides 2+4)
Includes 10 tier 2 words (prompted with activity)
Requires analysis of persuasive language techniques
10 comprehension questions with answers
Activity leading towards an extended analysis
Can be amended for one lesson or more
One of a collection of no-nonsense lessons and materials aimed at helping Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils engage with non-fiction. With a focus on tier 2 vocabulary, each original article also includes several persuasive techniques pupils can identify.
Can be used in class or during one-to-one tutoring sessions.
Aimed at improving general non-fiction skills and understanding of tier 2 vocabulary.
Includes:
An online article for teenagers (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 6.6. Reading Age: 11-13 Years)
Engaging topic: How we can stop global warming
Power Point presentation (Suggested photocopying: slides 2+4)
Includes 10 tier 2 words (prompted with activity)
Requires analysis of persuasive language techniques
10 comprehension questions with answers
Activity leading towards an extended analysis
Can be amended for one lesson or more
One of a collection of no-nonsense lessons and materials aimed at helping Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils engage with non-fiction. With a focus on tier 2 vocabulary, each original article also includes several persuasive techniques pupils can identify.
Can be used in class or during one-to-one tutoring sessions.
Aimed at improving general non-fiction skills and understanding of tier 2 vocabulary.
Includes:
An online article for teenagers (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 11. Reading age: 15-16)
Engaging topic: Explores why swimming is good for you
Power Point presentation (Suggested photocopying: slides 2+4)
Includes 10 tier 2 words (prompted with activity)
Requires analysis of persuasive language techniques
10 comprehension questions with answers
Activity leading towards an extended analysis
Can be amended for one lesson or more
Using a short extract from Harry potter: The Philosopher’s Stone, pupils will analyse interesting adjectives, language techniques, and sentence types.
This can be adjusted for delivery between 1 and 3 lessons.
PowerPoint:
16 slides
6 tasks
Addresses tricky vocabulary
Focus on sentence types
Analyse language techniques
Extended reading task
Writing task with engaging image prompts
PDF:
6 pages. All you need to complete the tasks given on the PowerPoint presentation
Do you find it difficult to find engaging non-fiction articles that interest young people? This is precisely why we produced this new, bespoke collection.
Chillington Tuition presents ten engaging non-fiction articles carefully constructed for teenage readers. Each one has been constructed to use at least ten tier 2 words, and acknowledges a particular reading ability and age.
Each article also comes with ten comprehension questions and answers.
Please note: These articles are also used in our 10-part non-fiction collection of PowerPoint lessons also available in our shop. This option is for those who want the articles and comprehension questions and answers only.
Explore Act 1, Scene 3 of Macbeth with this free lesson.
Includes:
Extract from Act Scene 3
Activity on difficult vocabulary
Matching modern translation with original text
Questions based on language techniques
Final long form reading question
Writing imaginatively activity
English Language Paper 2 (AQA): An Accompaniment to the AQA Specimen 3 Paper (Pub. 2016)
The PowerPoint is designed to accompany the AQA specimen paper released in 2016.
Source A: The Village that Lost its Children by Laurie Lee
Source B: Earthquake in England
All you need to help pupils read and analyse the first chapter of Lewis Carroll’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’.
Can be adjusted for one lesson, or used over a shorter scheme of learning.
PowerPoint includes:
Overview of novel
Tricky language activity
10 comprehension questions
Language techniques activity
Mapping Wonderland activity
Creative writing and non-fiction writing activities
List of more possible activities
PDF includes:
Copy of Chapter one
Tricky vocabulary activity
10 Comprehension questions and answers
Language techniques activity
Mapping Wonderland activity
Wonderland Word Search
Reading fiction 02.
Using a short extract from Susan Hill’s Woman in Black, pupils will analyse setting and character, with a focus on challenging vocabulary.
This can be adjusted for delivery between 1 to 2 classroom lessons.
Could also be used for one-to-one tuition, independent revision, or using the PDF, set for cover work.
PowerPoint: 14 slides
7 tasks
Addresses tricky vocabulary
Focus on setting & character
Analyse language techniques
Extended reading task
Writing task with engaging image prompt
PDF: 10 pages. All you need to complete the tasks given on the PowerPoint presentation. Can also be photocopied and used independently of PowerPoint for homework, revision, or cover lesson.
Reading fiction 03.
Using a short extract from Anthony Horowitz’s Alex rider: Stormbreaker, pupils will analyse character, tension, and focus on dialogue and punctuation.
This can be adjusted for delivery between 1 to 2 classroom lessons.
Could also be used for one-to-one tuition, independent revision, or using the PDF, set for cover work.
PowerPoint: 14 slides
6 tasks
Addresses comprehension
Focus on character and tension
Addresses dialogue, speaker tags, and punctuation
Extended reading task
PDF: 10 pages. All you need to complete the tasks given on the PowerPoint presentation. Can also be photocopied and used independently of PowerPoint for homework, revision, or cover lesson.
Reading Non-fiction: Biography
Beneath the Surface: My Story by Michael Phelps & Brian Cazenuve
A lesson aimed at helping students understand the conventions of non-fiction and biographical writing.
Dive into Inspiration with Michael Phelps’ Journey
Are you looking to inspire your students, ignite a passion for perseverance, and instill the values of dedication and hard work? Discover the magic of Olympic dreams with our meticulously crafted lesson plan, centered around the awe-inspiring journey of Michael Phelps - the most decorated Olympian of all time.
Includes:
PowerPoint: 14 slides that build on the conventions of autobiography, celebrating the dedication of a successful Olympian.
PDF: A workbook connected to PP. Can be printed and used independently for revision, one-to-one tuition, or for cover work.
Reading Non-fiction: Biography
Extract from Messi: A Biography by Guillem Balague
A lesson aimed at helping students understand the conventions of non-fiction and biographical writing.
Dive into the world of Lionel Messi, one of football’s greatest legends, with our crafted lesson plan. Our resource offer a unique blend of engaging content and comprehensive educational value, tailored specifically for teachers striving to inspire and educate. Discover how Messi’s journey from a young talent to a global icon can motivate your students to pursue their dreams with determination and resilience.
Includes:
PowerPoint: 18 slides that build on the conventions of autobiography, celebrating the dedication of a successful footballer.
PDF: A workbook connected to PP. Can be printed and used independently for revision, one-to-one tuition, or for cover work.