This unit revises the English GCSE play Macbeth by William Shakespeare. It includes interactive activities revising characterisation, themes and key events, in preparation for the exam and coursework questions. Pupils will become familiar with dramatic techniques, analyse language and imagery and will collect evidence and form judgements on who is to blame for the death of a main character. The unit also includes teachers’ notes with suggestions on how to use each resource.

Presentation to learn how to use appropriate conjunctions in sentences

PowerPoint which allows pupils to read traditional fables and to discuss the moral of the story

PowerPoint which asks pupils to change letters to make new CVC words. Listen to the word then click on the letter that needs to be changed, then on the new letter below to replace it.

Apostrophes are used for shortened forms of words or to mark possession. Of the two, the use of apostrophes for contraction is most readily understood. As long as pupils securely grasp the idea that the apostrophe takes the place of a missing letter or letters, they are quick to position it correctly. They should be made aware that contracted forms are more appropriate for speech than for writing.

This activity uses the fairytale genre to describe characters

This lesson explores the features of written instructions including the use of time words to help indicate an order and the use of action words. Pupils have the chance to follow instructions and develop their own. The lesson could be used during a unit of work on writing, especially one that explores writing for purpose. Use of the whiteboard tools (eg pen, highlighter) would also enable the teacher to address other associated word-level work.

This resource contains graded activities which help reinforce phonic blends and sounds in reading and writing. It is suitable for Upper Foundation Phase and, mainly, Key Stage 2. The resource can be used on stand alone computers which have Microsoft Office PowerPoint, though for whole class activities, it is best used with an Interactive Whiteboard. The Teachers' Guidance Notes explain in more detail how this resource can be most effectively used. The Guidance also includes a glossary of terms used to describe different blends. Please visit the NGfL site, linked below.

A set of matching activities in the form of an interactive game of Snap. Pupils are required to match: lower case letters, upper case letters, lower and upper case letters, high frequency words. This resource can also be accessed by switch users via a switch interface which emulates the enter key. Suitable for older pupils with SEN

Pupils are invited to choose the correct medial vowel to complete a word.

Created to facilitate pupils' acquisition of vocabulary through digital flashcards and interactive multimedia activities (in Welsh).

This lesson explores the use of syllables in poetry by investigating haiku and cinquain. The activities allow pupils to learn to count syllables, sort poems into the correct order and identify words with different numbers of syllables. The whiteboard activities will encourage whole class/group discussion, collaboration and participation. The lesson could be used during a unit of work on writing poetry. Use of the whiteboard tools (eg pen, highlighter) would also enable the teacher to address other word-level work associated with nouns/adjectives.

This lesson encourages pupils to think of new vocabulary for descriptive writing. The activities will encourage whole class/group discussion, collaboration and participation.

A study of minibeasts, using Powerpoint and Smart notebook and worksheets. Other topics covered: Living things; Living things and their environment

To identify common errors made by Year 3 pupils in Welsh medium schools when approaching English for the first time

An animation shows the spelling of words with long a, e, i, o and u vowel sounds and split digraphs. Pupils are asked to make words using the Wordmaker machine. If the answer is correct the word is spoken and a picture appears. Suitable for older pupils with SEN.

A series of PPTS that can be used as introductions to different non-fiction writing activities. The units include activities covering: Letter writing; Adverts; Leaflets; autobiographies.For more materials relating to this resource, please visit the NGfL site, linked below.

Use this video resource from the Encyclopaedia Britannica to teach students about William Shakespeare. In this extract, Julius Caesar muses to Mark Antony about Cassius, Let me have men about me that are fat, in Act I, scene 2, of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar.

A unit taking pupils through the advertising process of a product launch. The pack includes activities that cover: Anchoring images, Logos, Slogans, Analysing TV adverts, Costings. For more materials relating to this resource, please visit the NGfl site, linked below.

This resource contains graded activities which help reinforce phonic blends and sounds in reading and writing. It is suitable for Upper Foundation Phase and, mainly, Key Stage 2. The resource can be used on stand alone computers which have Microsoft Office PowerPoint, though for whole class activities, it is best used with an Interactive Whiteboard. The Teachers' Guidance Notes explain in more detail how this resource can be most effectively used. The Guidance also includes a glossary of terms used to describe different blends. Please visit the NGfL site, linked below.