Use this **free worksheet as an engaging introduction **to the characters of Shakespeare’s beloved Romeo and Juliet. This download includes two variations: Level 1 is an easier wordsearch which includes a list of names for students to find, and does not include any diagonally placed clues. Level 2 is more challenging. It includes the same words as Level 1 but does not provide a list to search for and includes diagonally placed clues in the grid. What’s included: 2 single printable worksheets for students (wordsearch). Choose the difficulty level according to your students’ ability. Teacher’s copies with answers. Enjoyed this resource? Take a look at my other Romeo and Juliet and Shakespeare based resources: An Introduction to Shakespeare Agree or Disagree? Romeo and Juliet Pre-Reading Activity- FREE Romeo and Juliet Character Identification Crossword Puzzle Revision Romeo & Juliet Crossword Puzzle: Complete the Famous Quotations Romeo & Juliet Film Study WORKBOOK for Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 film (LIT REVISION) Follow me on Instagram: teaching_underthedesk

This 10 slide PowerPoint is great to accompany a first reading of Nichols’ “Praise Song for My Mother”. It offers biographical information and then contains a stanza by stanza break down with points of interest which can be discussed either altogether in class or as a small group activity. It ends with a GCSE/ IGCSE style essay question and a series of bullet point questions to serve as scaffolding and guidance in writing the essay.

A fun activity to introduce students to the concept of prophecy and to later question whether Macbeth was driven by greed and manipulated into creating his own destiny, or whether the witches’ prophecies really did come true! Cut out the 30 “prophecies” provided and have students pick one from a hat. Give students a week to see if any of their prophecies come true (they are all pretty vague, some of them are bound to!) There is a summative handout for students to complete after and from here a general class discussion and sharing of stories will give students something to think about and later link to the question of Macbeth’s fate.

A series of templates in** 6** different designs (including black and white for ink friendly printing). Designed for teachers to create “warm and fuzzy” compliment bookmarks for end of year or Valentine’s gifts for students. These involve an activity done in advance where the teacher orchestrates a lesson in which students write kind words and compliments about their classmates. Step by step instructions included. Bonus use- templates can also be used a fun and creative book labels and spines! **These are a hit with all ages and a memento which can be treasured for years **

This 7 page workbook introduces students to 3 unconventional love poems. A series of cloze texts, comprehension and analysis questions guide students through a first reading and in- depth examination of each poem, allowing them to create scaffolded notes which will assist them in the final essay task. Perfect for a fresh approach to Valentine’s Day, or use at any point in the year. These exercises are excellent revision in unseen poetry tasks and can be examined individually or side by side to develop skills in comparing and contrasting different texts. Includes a teacher’s copy Suitable for GCSE/ IGCSE revision for both building Unseen Poetry skills and Literature essay writing. ** Please note that due to copyright restrictions two of the three poems are not physically presented in the handout. Space has been left on the relevant worksheets along with clear instructions on how to (very easily) source the poems yourself**

This 15 page workbook introduces students to the use of PEEL (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link) to write a detailed Literature Essay. Using Emily Dickinson’s “Because I Could Not Stop For Death” students first annotate and then complete a series of topic statements to create PEEL paragraphs in a scaffolded poetry analysis essay. Students then cut out and unscramble the completed paragraphs to create a coherent essay, adding in additional information where necessary and writing their own conclusion. The resource includes an additional poster-making activity and template and a suggestion on other ways that PEEL can be implemented in self- assessment activities, as well as a choice of **5 bright PEEL posters **which teachers can print for classroom display. Follow me on Instagram: teaching_underthedesk

Help students to see the importance of stepping out of comfort zones with this easy to understand introduction to psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s concept of "Flow ". With the use of examples and follow-along activities help students to see the importance of stretching our own boundaries and challenging ourselves in order to be happy and successful. Includes: Notes for the teacher with guidelines Interactive worksheets where students self-assess their own fears and challenges A set of 9 printable flags with motivational quotes to be decorated and displayed in class Goal challenge bingo This resource is easily adaptable but most suitable for older Elementary and younger High School students. Follow me on Instagram: teaching_underthedesk

This print-and-go Romeo and Juliet crossword puzzle asks students to fill in the missing words to complete the well-known quotations. There are 19 quotations altogether, each one important in illustrating something about a character or theme in the play. Use this handout for revision or as a quotation scavenger hunt to get students comfortable with the storyline and finding key scenes in the play. As an additional challenge ask students **who says each quote **once they have completed it. This is a more challenging activity but is suitable for any range of age groups studying the play. What’s included: A single printable worksheet for students (crossword and quotation clues). A 2 page teacher’s copy with answers. Follow me on Instagram: teaching_underthedesk

This single page handout is a scaffolded annotation guide to Lady Macbeth’s chilling “Raven” soliloquy from Macbeth Act 1 Scene 5. It invites you to study the speech in detail and answer a series of questions to check students’ understanding regarding symbolism, vocabulary and literary devices. This worksheet can be used in** conjunction with a reading of the play**, an introduction to the writing of Shakespeare or as a stand alone exercise, as the questions refer specifically to this speech rather than the play as a whole. The worksheet includes a follow-on exercise where students can pair up and experiment with saying the speech aloud. What’s included: A single printable worksheet for students. A teacher’s copy with answers. Teaching Macbeth this year? This worksheet is part of the Mega Macbeth Workbook - 150 pages of engaging print-and-go pages to use as read-along comprehension or revision exercies. Supplement this resource with this FREE Graph Plotting Activity on Macbeth’s Changing Character. Follow me on Instagram: @teaching_underthedesk

A set of 22 vivid photographs to be used as inspiration for descriptive, narrative or discursive writing. The pictures are open to interpretation and can be used in multiple ways. The resource includes a brainstorming template for students to use to organise their initial ideas. The download includes both a PPT and PDF version of the images and student template.

A set of 12 statements regarding power, ambition and the supernatural which ask students to state how strongly they agree or disagree with each. The statements are tenuously linked to the main themes of “Macbeth” but do not outright reference the play. Use this activity as a starter to get students thinking about the main ideas and potentially empathizing with the characters or understanding their motives.

A classroom poster which will constantly evolve as you add new words to it. Put words on trial and send them to Siberia! This resource gives an overview of the idea and contains printable templates to get you started. This can be used with a wide range of ages, just adapt the display accordingly.

Make the catch- up process easier on the absent student. Take the pressure off the teacher. Foster a sense of responsibility and peer duty in class! A simple black and white template to guide students in writing notes for their buddy on what was missed when absent. Includes instructions on use for teachers. Buddy up everyone in your class and when someone’s buddy is absent from school they grab a form and fill in the details of what is covered in class that day, as well as taking any worksheets or handouts for them.

Missing work acknowledgment form for students to fill in when work has not been handed in. Designed to create accountability in learners, they fill in this form to acknowledge and explain their actions and sign off on the consequences. These can be stuck into work books or kept on file for the teacher’s own records. There is also a space for students to suggest what they could do in the future to prevent the same from recurring, thus encouraging reflective learning.

This is a great revision exercise to get students to re- visit the text and consider Macbeth and how his moods and personality changes as the play progresses. This graph maps Macbeth’s confidence levels on the y- axis and the play’s acts on the x-axis. Students think back to each major shift in Macbeth’s characterand plot his confidence or fear at the time on the graph in order to create a one page visual representation of his tyrannical descent. Appropriate for any levels studying the play.

A series of Cambridge- style essay questions on all 15 poems from "Songs of Ourselves" Vol 1 Part 5 , (Because I Could Not Stop for Death, etc) made up by my two IGCSE classes. Great for revision and essay skills.

An eye- catching brainstorm style poster on how to create a mind map. Print, laminate and display in classrooms or use as part of a revision/study skills unit. Suitable for Secondary School If you find this useful please take a second to review it! See my complete set of study skill posters in my store! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/26-pre-exam-revision-tips-posters-11925026?theme=0