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English resources for KS3, 4 & 5
DESCRIBING FAMOUS FICTIONAL CHARACTERS KS3 & 4 MINI TASKS MIX OF READING AND WRITING SKILLS
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DESCRIBING FAMOUS FICTIONAL CHARACTERS KS3 & 4 MINI TASKS MIX OF READING AND WRITING SKILLS

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This resource includes 4 x worksheets. Each worksheet contains an extract describing a famous fictional character. Here, these are Dr No (James Bond_, Gollum, Mrs Pratchett and a witch from the Witches. Pupils are asked to identify a range of tasks using colours and symbols. Then, they are given another picture linked by the theme of the first extract. They can plan their description using the planning boxes provided. Once they have described their own character, using the image, they can then self assess which skills they have used from the reading task. Easily adaptable and easy to set for independent learning. Easier for pupils to print out and then complete the tasks. Please see my other describing character tasks (booklet).
VICTORIAN CRIME & THE RISE OF THE DETECTIVE - IDEAL AS INTRO TO SHERLOCK HOLMES KS3
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VICTORIAN CRIME & THE RISE OF THE DETECTIVE - IDEAL AS INTRO TO SHERLOCK HOLMES KS3

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2 X LESSONS Students will look at Victorian society and the rise in crime rates that triggered the rise of the police force. They are then introduced to Jack the Ripper and encouraged to think how the context of the time actually enabled Jack the Ripper to commit his crimes so successfully / why the police were unable to catch him. Plenary tasks asks why detective fiction may have been popular at this time. Students look at the history of detective fiction, beginning with Poe / Murders at the Rue de Morgue. A focus on the character of the detective and detective conventions, testing knowledge by applying knowledge of conventions to extracts from The Sherlock Holmes Tale ‘The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire.’ Then, students look at images of Holmes study (Sherlock Holmes museum) and deduce ideas about his character. Lesson ends with fun observational skills competition where students spot the hidden animals in the pictures.
CHARLIE AND ME BY MARK LOWRY - 3 -4 HOURS OF ACTIVITIES TO GO ALONGSIDE CLASS READING
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CHARLIE AND ME BY MARK LOWRY - 3 -4 HOURS OF ACTIVITIES TO GO ALONGSIDE CLASS READING

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These are a selection of activities to compliment the reading of this wonderful book by Mark Lowry. I did this with my LA Y8s and they really loved it. I would say that Y7 and 8 would be most suited to this book and these activities. Mark Lowry cleverly works in poetry to this story so it is ideal to dip into poetry alongside enjoying this story of two brothers. Included are activities on Haiku and Limericks, plus some non-fiction relating to dolphins and persuasive writing.
GREEK MYTHS KS3 THE JUDGEMENT OF PARIS - GREEK GODS AND PAPER 1 AND 2 LANGUAGE SKILLS
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GREEK MYTHS KS3 THE JUDGEMENT OF PARIS - GREEK GODS AND PAPER 1 AND 2 LANGUAGE SKILLS

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Please note: resource assumes you have a copy of the Anthony Horowitz retelling of the Greek Myths, or at least the Judgement of Paris chapter. This is a range of activities that would take 2 or 3 lessons, looking at the greek gods and working through the various stories within this myth. First activity is to match the pictures of the gods in this story with their correct descriptions. Answers supplied for easy marking. Watch 10 minute clip on the greek gods. Activity 2 is to plan Peleus and Thetis’ wedding using information from the story. Next, students examine an extract and consider how the writer uses language to build tension (English Language Paper 1 Q2 style). Find evidence to show Hera’s persuasive skills, compare the descriptions of Athena and Hera (English Paper 2 style), summarise Helen’s story using given images and choose the true statements about Troy (as in Paper 2 Q1).
ANIMAL CHARITY ADVERTISING  CAMPAIGN - KS3 END OF TERM / YEAR ACTIVITIES PROJECT
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ANIMAL CHARITY ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN - KS3 END OF TERM / YEAR ACTIVITIES PROJECT

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A group work based project which could be useful for the end of term. This is a series of activities requiring students to research an animal charity of their choice and create an advertising campaign to promote awareness and funds for it. There are four main tasks: create a poster, a radio advert, a leaflet and a presentation. Supporting resources are included. Should last a couple of weeks or so.
AQA ENGLISH LIT PAPER 2 POWER AND CONFLICT POEMS REVISION SUMMARY BOOKLET LA
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AQA ENGLISH LIT PAPER 2 POWER AND CONFLICT POEMS REVISION SUMMARY BOOKLET LA

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AIMED AT LOW TO MIDDLE ABILITY Y9, 10 AND 11, THIS RESOURCE CONTAINS A SHORT SUMMARY OF ALL POWER AND CONFLICT ANTHOLOGY POEMS, WITH KEY IDEAS. EACH SLIDE FOLLOWS THE SAME FORMAT AND IS DESIGNED TO BE AN UNCOMPLICATED REVISION TOOL FOR THE LESS ABLE GCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE STUDENT. USEFUL REVISION GUIDE FOR THE ENGLISH LITERATURE EXAM.
KS3 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PERSUASIVE SPEECH: EMMELINE PANKHURST
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KS3 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PERSUASIVE SPEECH: EMMELINE PANKHURST

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This lesson looks at the context of Emmeline Pankhurst’s speech in Connecticut, 1913, which aimed to persuade the audience to support women’s suffrage. Focuses are on militaristic language, as well as other rhetorical devices and a plenary task comparing her speech for women’s rights with that of Emma Watson. Both speeches are included with this resource.
THE MAN WITH THE TWISTED LIP - THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES MINI UNIT KS3
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THE MAN WITH THE TWISTED LIP - THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES MINI UNIT KS3

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Please note: an error has been noted for a slide within MWTL ppt. Now been rectified. THREE LESSONS plus resources Assumes students have cold read The Man with the Twisted Lip first. Copy of story included. Use template to plot out the story using Freytag’s Pyramid. Idea of exposition will be returned to in the lesson. Read 'Opium in Victorian Britain article to learn about the influence of opium at this time. Look at an extract towards the start of the story to analyse how atmosphere is created, particularly with the idea of the opium den setting in mind, followed by a more detailed second extract. Plenary asks students to discuss the effectiveness of the exposition, in the context of Victorian England. Students given an outline of two scenarios and they should use inference skills to deduce what they think is happening. Tasks then given on an example crime scene with initial tasks. Then, students should apply this understanding to sketching out the crime scene in The Man with the Twisted Lip, using the facts from the story. Students use inference skills to deduce ideas about Holmes’ character from a given extract. Given a quiz on a set of detective conventions and then asked to match the conventions to the plot of Man with the Twisted Lip. Plenary asks them to think of any modern detective films / stories that also match this pattern.
EMMA BY JANE AUSTEN FOR A LEVEL STUDY - VOLUME 1 CHAPTERS 1-18
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EMMA BY JANE AUSTEN FOR A LEVEL STUDY - VOLUME 1 CHAPTERS 1-18

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34 slides of activities to pick out key scenes, themes, characters and methods of Volume 1. These activities focus on chapters 1-18 of the novel and look at the theme of marriage, social status and key characters. Other focuses are critical interpretations such as marxist theory. Austen’s methods (dramatic irony, comedy, character foils, juxtaposition, pathetic fallacy, free indirect discourse etc) along with key moments in the plot. Very useful for teachers going through the novel for the first time to facilitate note taking for future revision purposes.
DESCRIPTIVE WRITING - DESCRIBE A BEACH SCENE LOWER ABILITY KS3 OR KS4
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DESCRIPTIVE WRITING - DESCRIBE A BEACH SCENE LOWER ABILITY KS3 OR KS4

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Students have a drawing starter activity to consider the importance of precise description. Then students look at short examples of beach descriptions and consider the most effective. Following this, there is a guided question task, where pupils write down answers to some questions designed to get them thinking about beaches. After this, a mind map encourages pupils to visualise their ideas for the final task which would be to describe a beach. Extension tasks include asking students to identify where there is potential to use the senses to describe, and also to consider vocabulary choices.
AQA ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1 SECTION B EXAMPLE QUESTION
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AQA ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1 SECTION B EXAMPLE QUESTION

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SINGLE POWERPOINT SLIDE CONTAINING POSSIBLE QUESTION AND A FEW IDEAS TO GET STUDENTS STARTED. USEFUL TO HAVE ON DISPLAY AT THE FRONT OF THE CLASSROOM. TASK IS TO WRITE A LETTER TO A LOCAL MP ARGUING THAT NURSES DESERVE MUCH BETTER PAY AND WORKING CONDITIONS.
AQA ENGLISH LITERATURE PAPER 1 BLOOD BROTHERS
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AQA ENGLISH LITERATURE PAPER 1 BLOOD BROTHERS

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A LESSON LOOKING AT POSSIBLE EXAM QUESTIONS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A FOCUS ON MRS JOHNSTONE AND MRS LYONS (CUT AND STICK, TEAM COMPETITION) AS CHARACTERS WHO HIGHLIGHT THE DIFFERENT SOCIAL CLASSES SHOWN IN THE PLAY. GOOD PREPARATION FOR THE LITERATURE EXAM.