Introductory lesson to the poem, The Right Word. Explores whether there is ever a ‘right word’ for anything. Can also be adapted to use for other lessons exploring language, or for PSHE. Considers how the meanings of certain words shift and change depending on who/how they are being used.

Lesson uses an extract from the basketball player, Jackie Robinson’s autobiography, ‘I Never Had It Made’. The lesson explores the presentation of relationships and how they change/develop within the extract. Lesson can be adapted to explore genre conventions, or other thematic ideas.

Delve into ideas around what makes someone an Olympic champion. With a focus on literacy and mental health using research skills. Good for KS3 or IB MYP.