For Year 7s to 9s, but possibly for lower levels up the school. Students discuss meaning of metaphors and then listen to song by simon and Garfunkel, filling in blanks. Then they write an analysis of the song, using prompts.

This is for KS 3 and aims to answer the question: What makes a good story teller ? Students can use their phones in a practical way to create atmosphere.

Students rewrite the sentence using the word in capitals. Ideal for EAL/ starter activity/literacy.

Students accelerate their reading in a move to finish novel over next 4 lessons. Questions about the text are now " thinking" and not factual retrieval.

Over 100 illustrated slides encouraging your students to manipulate their language and develop vocabulary. All ready to deliver.

Over 100 slides to use as settlers/starters allowing for development of students’ ability to manipulate language. All illustrated and ready to deliver.

An entire unit on Shakespeare for year 7 /year 8 students. could be adapted upwards and there’s plenty of stuff in here for all ages and levels.

Ideas for format and resources as we move from physical presence to cyber -presence. If you find this useful share with everyone.

Lesson 4 in a series about Dystopian novel THE GIVER aimed at year 7s

Students re-write the sentence using the word in capitals. Ideal for EAL and starter activities.

Useful starter slides challenging students to extend their vocabulary. All included, except answers. Very straightforward, though. 20 slides in total.

A huge selection of slides " Word of the Day" Ideal as a settler and more than useful for vocabulary development. Fully illustrated to aid understanding. All ready to deliver.

Lesson 5 in the series aimed at year 8 students learning from home. Short as can be.

A return to the days when you made your own entertainment. Ideas to keep everyone busy . Use sparingly !

Students create a poem by blacking out words in a newspaper or old unwanted book. Ideal for cover lessons, one-offs or as part of a poetry unit.

Number 10 lesson ( ~ 30 minutes or so). Students familarise themselves with JIM CROW laws and create an aide -memoire.

Half an hours thinking about the theme of AMERICAN DREAM with a few questions. More to follow.

A " thinglink" takes students to audible versions of each chapter, summaries, music and interviews. All in one place. The link requires NO SUBSCRIPTION or ACCOUNT. Just share with whoever. will expire after 10,000 uses.

A great tale about the dislike of food and how it can have cultural repercussions. Just the story and a few thinking questions for a half hour lesson.

Ideal for literacy starters and EAL students. Students rewrite the sentences using the word in capitals. Answers not included.