This is an 18 page fun task booklet based on the book: Gangsta Granny. I created this booklet for my KS3 English reading class ( but can be used with KS2 students). The booklet contains 15 different tasks that pupils can complete as they read through the book. There are tasks for each of the first fourteen chapters and a book prediction task to complete before reading. Tasks include: Reading book predictions Reading comprehension Descriptive Writing ( locating words classes and language techniques) Word search ‘Scrabble’- rearrange the words Memory game Interrogation: Interviewing Granny Rhyming poem task Mapping journey descriptions Wanted posters Homophone / Capital Letter Task Diary entry Chapter predication Plus many more… Rich Text Format and Word Document files attached for compatibility.

Letter Writing Task. The learner has a letter writing task to complete and can plan and format their letter correctly by using the included letter writing template.

I created these after the KS3 class read Act 1 of DNA. On the back of each individual name card, get the learners to do a character analysis: Personality traits - positive and negative Words they would use to describe that character 1 key quote from Act 1 that they feel shows the character’s positive / negative character traits ( e.g John Tate: " …if anyone says it I’m going to have to, you know, bite their face." This shows his intimidating and bullying nature). On the front of each card, the faces are left blank. I got to class to draw the faces of each character as they imagined them to look. This is their own interpretation. Print the pages double sided and the cards will print out colour coded to each character. I have also attached grey character cards incase you want to print the cards out black and white ( so they are the same shade of grey).

Report Writing Task. The learner has a report writing task to complete. They can plan and format their report correctly by using the included report writing template.

This is a 18 page PPT which is based on the book Hatchet. I created this following reading chapter 4 of the book: just before Brian enters the woods. The class will imagine that they are in the same position as Brian and will write a list of items that they feel will aid survival until rescue comes. They will then discuss animals that they many encounter in the wilderness and the dangers of encountering these animals. Following this, the learners are given a scenario and then will answers 8 scenario based multi-choice questions ( answers and short explanations provided). The aim of the quiz is to determine whether or not they would survive a night in the wilderness! An extension task is provided also at the end of the PPT. a fun classroom activity.

Quiz and answer sheet provided. Students will try to guess the names of each of the bands just by looking at a picture of them. You can add an extension question and see if they can name a song by these bands.

Instagram Template Worksheet. Can be used for a character analysis where learners create an Instagram profile for a book character. 9 different colours.

An English Reading Comprehension Skimming & Scanning Activity. This would be ideal for E3 Functional Skills learners and pupils in the KS3 & KS4 age groups. The learner will read part of Twilight’s Chapter 1. They will then answer 10 questions based on this extract. There is an extension task and the learner is asked to identify any adjectives in a piece of text. Answers are provided so that learners can self mark.

A 13 page revision guide that helps learners to understand how to pass their writing assessment. This revision guide includes: An overview of the writing assessment Overview of the spelling test including pictures of common misspelled words Overview of the plural question and a list of irregular plural forms which learners need to remember Overview of the alphabetical order question and a step-by-step guide on how to arrange a list of words alphabetically How to format different types of text - step-by-step guide with examples. Text types include: letters, emails, articles and reviews A guide on the writing composition questions and how they are marked A practice exam question with a step-by-step guide on how to answer this question plus an example answer This is based on the NCFE awarding body but will be applicable to other awarding bodies.

A great lesson filler. Get your learners to design their own Halloween costume 5X skin tones and one white silhouette. Learners can draw on the sheets provided or create their own costumes on plain paper and stick onto the sheet.

An English Reading Comprehension Activity. This resource gives the learner an overview of the celebration: Day of the Dead. Learners will read the text and then answer ten skimming and scanning questions based on this document. There is also an extension question. Answers are provided so that learners can self mark.

Quiz and answer sheet provided. Students will try to guess the names of each movie by looking at the pictures on the page.

An English Reading Comprehension Activity plus a Design a Bear Mascot and Logo task. This resource gives the learner an overview of this UK charity. Learners will read the text and then answer a number of skimming and scanning questions based on this document. There is also two extra activities for learners to complete. Answers are provided so that learners can self mark. This would suit KS2 learners.

Two tasks that test whether students know the difference between facts and opinions. Great lesson fillers. Answer provided for both sheets.

15X Poetry Anthology Flashcards. Double-sided. Printed double-sided on A4 paper. 4 cards per sheet. Each card, on the reverse, has a number of key quotes from each poem. These can be cut-out and laminated to be used as flashcards for revision. I have also attached 15x blank cards so you can get your students to locate and write down their own key quotes. In order to print correctly, print ‘double sided’ whilst also choosing the ‘flip on short edge’ option.

A good refreser / lesson stater on this subject. This is a 22 page PPT on figurative language devices. A short task is also provided on the last slide. The PPT includes: What is a figurative language Examples of figurative language and the meaning including: -Oxymoron -Alliteration -Simile -Metaphor -Onomatopoeia -Idiom -Hyperbole -Personification Figurative language class quiz. Learners will answer questions on their whiteboards. Answers will appear on PPT. They need to identify the figurative language in eight portions of song lyrics. The last slide includes a portion of Katy Perry’s song ‘Roar.’ Learners will be asked to identify any of the eight figurative language devices that they have just learnt about.

Haloween Themed Bingo Game Instructions: Cut out the images on the grid sheet and place them inside a container. Give each player a bingo card. As you draw an image from the hat, ask the players to cross them out on their grid sheet. The first player who gets 5 in a row, wins! A4 page - 2 cards per sheet.

A great lesson starter to get your students to remember character’s names and themes from the play. Instructions: Cut out the images on the grid sheet and place them inside of a container. Give each player a bingo card. As you draw an image from the container, ask the players to cross them out on their grid sheet. The first player who gets 3 in a row, wins the first round! Continue playing the game until someone gets a full house!

Different purposes of a text booklet. The learner has two tasks to complete. Answers are provided so that students can self mark. This would suit High Level E3 and L1 and L2 learners.

An English Reading Comprehension Skimming & Scanning Activity. This would be ideal for E3 Functional Skills learners and pupils in the KS3 & KS4 age groups. Based on the topic of LGBTQ+, learners will read a source document before answering 8 skimming and scanning questions based on the source document. Answers are provided so learners can self mark.