In addition, to the usual information taught about 'Letters to the Editor' the attached are a few ideas to aid students when composing their own LTE- initially created to go with 'Lockie Leonard', but can be applied to a range of LTE tasks.

Class activity for teaching "Big idea" concepts such as social justice in History, Geography and English using the "Hunger Games" movie/stories. No definite need to show these movies if students have already seen the movies or read the books (and they will almost certainly have done so), but it could be an option to read/view if needed).

Attached is a snapshot of a SmartNote gallery sort activity (because TES won't allow upload of the interactive file type). This file can be used as a content checklist for students when they are composing their own postcard. This (originally interactive) activity was created and used with a Year 7 Literacy class where they were required to write a postcard from '1000 years into the future" while "holidaying on another planet in the solar system" as part of their 'Space' unit which included fiction and non-fiction texts.

Scope and Sequence for the Year Year 7 History + a program outline for Year 7 History Overview of the Ancient World. For another great free resource, check out the teacher's diary/daybook/record book files I have provided at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/teacher-s-diary-class-rolls-and-daybook-templates-print-as-instructed-for-a-semester-of-records-11493736 (will save you money buying a teacher's diary).

Fun and engaging activity that could be used as a lesson starter or part of a range of lesson activities. Targeted at Year 10 History Cold War studies but suitable for all high school students. Part 1- give students the word list sheet only for them to fill out (print the first two pages 2 into 1- half per student ) and get them to fill it out (guide as necessary). Part 2- give them the next 2 pages (print two into one again two sides per student) and get them to write the list of words they created in order to make a twisted version of this history story. They can then share their story with a friend and complete the questions. ENJOY! Students love this activity. The same idea could be used with a range of history stories (but pick the text and audience to ensure it is respectful where appropriate). Already weird chapters of history work best for this.

Simple language skills tutorial for Year 7 English so that they can understand how to locate the subject of a sentence. Follow with sample sentences for them to rehearse this skill.

A fun activity/English language activity suitable as an end of lesson activity in English 7-10- worksheet & information.