Two lessons on the poem Bessing by Imitiaz Dharker. These were inteded for LA year 8 pupils but can be adapted easily. Includes a modelled annotation and a variety of tasks to keep them motivated.

Fun KS3 lesson on appropriate Standard English. Can also be used for KS2.

A vibrant poetry lesson intended for low ability Year 8’s. Includes a cloze exercise to check understanding and an annotation task, as well as peer assessment. Just needs the background changing and it’s ready to teach!

Fun KS3 Literacy lesson on verbs. Could also be used for KS2. Worksheets are included.

A lesson looking at tension in the trial scene (chapter 68) of Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman. Intended for HA year 8 but can be adapted. This gets pupils to consider how the writer uses language and structure to create tension and then write their own responses using PEZEAL/PEU/PEE. Sentence starters are included.

A fully resourced and differentiated lesson for KS3 learners analysing how atmosphere is created in Great Expectations.

Poetry lesson intended for low ability. Challenge tasks are implemented, as well as a WAGOLL/ model paragraph.

Writing to argue - childhood obesity. This was originally an assessment for Year 8 Mid-ability, however it can be used as a writing challenge. Pupils should be writing for the majority of the lesson; in terms of marking, you could either get them to peer assess next lesson or mark it yourself.

Fun KS3 lesson on appropriate sentences and the different types. Can also be used for KS2.