English, drama and media - Olympics

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Fast-paced persuasion

• This lesson reminds us of the power of speech asking students to practise persuasive techniques.

Olympic extracts

• A range of Non-Fiction Olympic-themed articles – great preparation for the AQA GCSE.

Heroic inspiration

• Engraved on the walls of the Olympic village Tennyson’s poem, Ulysses is an inspirational text. Study it closely with this comprehension and research lesson.

Crossing the track

• Challenge your pupils to write an Olympic acrostic – and an added challenge for more able pupils.

Recording the Games

• This extensive 3-part Non-Fiction resource for KS3 is a veritable treasure trove of Olympic activities.
• Part 1
• Part 2
• Part 3

History of the Olympics

• How much do you know about the history of the Olympic Games?

Big Olympic Quiz

• Do you know your Olympics Greats? How well do you know Team GB?

Olympians Picture Quiz

• This picture quiz will ask students to identify several Olympic athletes, both old and new.

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