A lesson aimed at KS3 classes on how the voting system works in the UK and how MPs etc. are selected. Links to videos on how first past the post works as opposed to alternative vote. Read the notes on each slide for timings on the videos (links on the slides).

A writing/speaking guide to help GCSE pupils develop their writing/speaking answers. The mnemonic CROATIANS was suggested by an AQA examiner. I took the suggestion and created a writing/speaking guide based on it. Pupils find it helpful to help them start to develop their writing.

I did this with year 11 to prepare for the speaking exam. We looked at how to form questions, how to recognise questions and then we looked at the question they have to ask on the roleplay. We looked at the specimen exams and planned questions together. The next day we looked at the photocard specimen exams and focused on how to understand questions and how to form an answer.

A series of lessons to recap grammar with Yr9/Yr10 starting their GCSE course; to consolidate their knowledge and understanding of Spanish grammar, with a focus on: The 4 forms of YOU Phonics reminder (O like HOT not OH like HOPE) Using common irregular verbs Links to songs on YouTube Interactive games to play included (a pair of plastic hands for slapping the board are very helpful!).

A lesson aimed at KS3 on freedom of speech encouraging them to consider the difference between freedom of speech and hate speech.

A series of lessons to recap grammar with Yr9/Yr10 starting their GCSE course; to consolidate their knowledge and understanding of French grammar, with a focus on: Pronunciation, particularly of verb endings. Using common irregular verbs and how they link to other tenses (perfect, immediate future and simple future endings) Links to songs on YouTube Interactive games to play included (a pair of plastic hands for slapping the board are very helpful!).

The Spanish version of a sheet I did with year 11 to prepare for the speaking exam. We looked at how to form questions, how to recognise questions and then we looked at the question they have to ask on the roleplay. We looked at the specimen exams and planned questions together. The next day we looked at the photocard specimen exams and focused on how to understand questions and how to form an answer.

A writing/speaking guide to help GCSE pupils develop their writing/speaking answers. The mnemonic CROATIANS was suggested by an AQA examiner. I took the suggestion and created a writing/speaking guide based on it. Pupils find it helpful to help them start to develop their writing. SOME ERRORS NOW FIXED.

A guide created for year 10 just starting their GCSE to help them pick the correct tense for writing/translation into Spanish.

A lesson aimed at year 9 on the topic of domestic abuse. It uses the story of Helen and Rob from the Archers (the pupils were able to discuss a fictional story and imagine what might happen next in the story). Even though one child hears the Archers at home it still worked! Quiz for the start, the story to be read out by the teacher/individuals, a class discussion of the consequences of the abuse in the story and then some facts to consider about controlling behaviour which is now illegal.

A guide created for year 10 just starting their GCSE to help them pick the correct tense for writing/translation into French. Particularly to point out that continuous tenses in English ‘I am eating’ etc. are not translated word for word (i.e. it is not je suis mange but je mange).

Lesson aimed at KS3 on human rights and responsibilities.