Intro to the classic short story. Story and questions attached. Keep the light on.

Animated and illustrated slide show of the poem. Useful for revision or introduction to the poem

Part two of two. Students discuss whether they have achieved/want to achieve. Could they add/subtract from the list ? Plenty of scope for discussion/adaptation.

Lesson asks students to describe strange trees using similes, adjectives and metaphors. you'll need to adapt to the age group. Totally different but obvious, when you think about it !

Introduction to Mercutio's Queen Mab speech. Speech attached. Context explained: Elizabethan thinking on dreams. William Shakespeare&'s Romeo and Juliet.

Not my idea, but I use this with low ability, reluctant readers. Works wonders. Rules on the slides and texts/novels/plays etc work well with this game. Classes practically begging to read aloud after one lesson of this !

Gives students a broad intro to the basic changes in our language with links to how each stage sounded. Worksheet focusses on Middle English vocabulary.

Students view slides and decide how poor literacy impacts on the public. They correct the errors and decide if being literate and accurate has an impact on how they are perceived by others. ALL ERRORS ON THE SLIDES ARE DELIBERATE ! See also PART TWO.

Lesson explores the Joint Enterprise Laws in the UK and asks what is fair and unfair in the world of young people and their decision making. Includes very sobering message from the Police and prisoners. Adaptable, but go through lesson before showing to students. If you use, give your views :)

Lesson explores the answer to this question and includes an extract from The Great Gatsby to test the students' interpretation skills.

Students compare two eye-witness accounts and answer questions on how atmosphere is conveyed. worksheet and extracts included.

Lesson based on the amazing film ’ New Boy’. Expect tears and laughs and importantly, results . If nothing else watch the film and there’s a fantastic chance to make a difference with this resource…

40 Talks which last 5 minutes each. Prompting independent learning and investigation.

Maths activity set in a real-life context. Interactive PowerPoint. KS3 / GCSE. Students view some so-called special offers and decide if being numerate is a good thing. Ideal for starters or Tutor time.

All you need are the contents of your handbag/pockets/ and perhaps one 'odd' object. tickets/receipts are also useful. Stick them all on a photocopier and press A3. Students can work in pairs to solve the mystery.

Simple lesson which asks where we get our ideas about Jesus' looks from. Worksheet and investigation activity included.

A Ppt illustrating the poem by Duffy. Includes questions, activity and homework.

Lesson takes class through the stories of 8 women who have inspired the world. Class takes notes and votes for the one who inspired them the most. Adaptable.

Lesson designed to show students how they can use their own characters to resist negative peer pressure.

50 questions with answers for form time. Runs itself but has plenty of scope to expand students' knowledge. They could write their own in pairs!