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Much Ado About Nothing GCSE scheme of work

Much Ado About Nothing GCSE – Scheme of work Created for a high attainment Year 9 class working at GCSE level, this Much Ado About Nothing GCSE scheme of work contains a student-led week of work with resources. It includes a writing and reading assessment. You will also use the film to help students analyse the play. Much Ado About Nothing GCSE learning objectives […]

LGBT in the army resources

LGBT in the army – British Army LGBTQ+ Voices resources These LGBTQ+ Voices resources help students aged 11–16 build their understanding of the LGBTQ+ community, explore the contributions of LGBT people in the army past and present, and discuss how we can all become better allies to other communities and groups. The resources include materials for a school assembly and a lesson. You can use […]

Outdoor learning ideas PDF

Outdoor learning ideas – Cross-curricular ideas for KS3 and KS4 Outdoor learning might be most commonly associated with early years and primary, but it can be just effective at Key Stages 3 and 4. This PDF contains outdoor learning ideas across a range of different subject areas… Going outdoors to learn can feel like an unnecessary addition to a challenging day. However, there are many […]

Form time ideas PDF

Form time ideas – Literacy and numeracy activities for KS3 & KS4 With the aid of these fast, engaging and – above all – fun form time ideas, you can subtly boost some important cross-curricular skills. These ideas are suitable whether you have ten minutes available or a whole hour. These activities will support students in developing their literacy and numeracy skills – particularly when it comes […]

Chemical engineering careers – KS4 PowerPoint Invite KS4 pupils interested in maths and science to consider a career in chemical engineering, using this informative PowerPoint...

Health and lifestyle lesson plan

Health and lifestyle – KS3/4 PSHE and nutrition activity This health and lifestyle teacher’s guide and nine accompanying slides will help you deliver a 15-minute classroom activity with the following teaching objectives: Health and lifestyle starter activity What does health and wellbeing mean? Give students two minutes and ask them to write down as many words or short phrases as they can think of […]

Reading comprehension PDF

Reading comprehension PDF – KS3/4 differentiated tattoos activity This easy-to-use reading comprehension PDF has three sections of differentiated questions. This activity focuses on the debate around tattoos and the prejudices many have against them. Use it in form time as part of literacy focus, or in an English lesson for KS3/4 GCSE comprehension training. Reading comprehension PDF This reading comprehension PDF features an […]

Banking lesson plans

Banking lesson plans – KS4 financial education resource The teaching aim of these two banking lesson plans is to explain the concept of banking and bank accounts. What are the different sorts of bank accounts and how can students shop around for the best deals? The lessons cover: Learning outcomes This resource includes: Banking lesson plan activity Research and compare current and savings […]

Animal Farm chapter 1

Animal Farm chapter 1 – Characters, context and symbolism Use this free, detailed PowerPoint to introduce students to chapter 1 of Animal Farm by George Orwell. You’ll analyse all the major characters introduced in chapter 1 and look for clues about context and deeper symbolic meaning. Students will evaluate how Orwell introduces each character, including Mr Jones, Boxer, Clover, Old Major and more. This […]

Fractions revision PowerPoint

Fractions revision – 100+ slide maths PowerPoint for KS3 / GCSE This comprehensive fractions revision PowerPoint is perfect for KS3/GCSE students. It covers a wide array of essential fraction topics. It’s a versatile tool for reinforcing and expanding students’ understanding of fractions. From finding fractions of amounts to delving into top-heavy fractions and mixed numbers, learners will embark on a comprehensive revision journey. Through illustrative examples […]

Maths quiz – 300+ slides of KS3 / GCSE questions with answers This comprehensive maths quiz PowerPoint is an invaluable resource, offering a diverse range of 30 multiple-choice quizzes spread across over 300 slides. Perfect for KS3 and GCSE students, it covers a wide array of topics crucial for mathematical development. Beyond its utility as a standard quiz tool, this resource serves as a potent assessment for […]

English Language paper 2 question 3 resource

English Language paper 2 question 3 – Language analysis lesson This fully resourced and differentiated lesson helps students to approach AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 3, which focuses on language analysis. It’s ideal preparation for both KS3 and KS4 students getting ready for Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives. The download contains a one-page article about monitoring offenders. The accompanying PowerPoint asks pupils to spot language […]

KS3 simultaneous equations

KS3 simultaneous equations – Introduce them using area This KS3 simultaneous equations lesson plan uses area to introduce simultaneous equations. Students will move from informal to formal solutions effortlessly. NCETM departmental workshops inspired this lesson plan. You’ll find two NCETM documents included in the download. KS3 simultaneous equations video Begin the lesson by watching this BBC video about solving simultaneous equations using plums […]

A Christmas Carol display – Vocabulary character posters

A Christmas Carol display – Vocabulary character posters Use these A Christmas Carol display posters to immerse your students in the captivating world of Charles Dickens’ novel. Each poster features vivid imagery from the Disney adaptation. Theyse bring to life the diverse cast of characters that populate this literary masterpiece. A Christmas Carol display These A Christmas Carol display posters introduce students to […]

SPaG test PowerPoint

SPaG test – Baseline test PowerPoint for secondary students Use this baseline SPaG test as a diagnostic tool to assess the proficiency levels of your secondary pupils in key areas. This specific test covers spelling, homophones, punctuation and prepositions, providing a comprehensive overview of students’ foundational skills in English. The importance of a SPaG test lies in its ability to establish a benchmark for […]

Reciprocal reading worksheet - Teachwire

Reciprocal reading – What it is, how to use it and worksheets Are you struggling to juggle what seems like an endless number of reading abilities that require different level texts? Why not try reciprocal reading? This free worksheet helps guide students through the reciprocal reading process, encouraging active engagement and improvement of comprehension skills. Find out all about reciprocal reading and how to use it in […]

History curriculum knowledge audit tool

History curriculum – Knowledge audit tool Download this audit tool to identify gaps and areas for development in your history curriculum. There are two spider diagrams with suggested history themes and topic areas. These will help you self-assess your existing knowledge in the context of curriculum development. You can self-judge your level of knowledge depending on your academic qualifications or other […]

$Adding and subtracting algebraic fractions revision worksheet$

Adding and subtracting algebraic fractions – Revision worksheet This adding and subtracting algebraic fractions worksheet is ideal for GCSE revision. It offers a comprehensive and structured approach to mastering a challenging topic. The worksheet contains a series of exam-type questions. These gradually increase in difficulty, allowing students to build their skills and confidence incrementally. Starting with more straightforward problems, learners are given the […]

Marksheet example

Marksheet – Example marksheet and assessment spreadsheet This sample marksheet will help you to facilitate the marking process and guide students towards meeting specific success criteria in English. There’s also an editable Y10 English assessment spreadsheet with embedded instructions and accompanying ‘marking’ and ‘printing’ sheets. How to use the English marksheet Write your strengths, moving forward tasks and expectations in the yellow […]

Critical literacy guidance

Critical literacy – Guidance for teachers A 4-page guidance document on how teachers can utilise critical literacy

Free resources for teaching drama

Teaching drama – First lesson plan and tips for putting on a play Teaching drama for the first time Are you new to teaching drama? Or would you like some new ideas for teaching your first drama class? This download contains a 12-page PDF of teaching material for just one class. For every goal listed, there are several drama activity options you can choose from, depending on the […]

Worksheets for mental health

Worksheets for mental health – Wheel of life activity These worksheets for mental health will help students get a big-picture perspective on their quality of life and wellbeing. Starter activity First, ask students to think about the areas that have a primary influence on people’s health and wellbeing. You can do this as a large group discussion, in talk partners or as small groups. […]

English speaking and listening GCSE ideas

English speaking and listening GCSE – 80 topic ideas The English speaking and listening GCSE component involves students preparing and delivering a formal spoken presentation on a specific topic, lasting around ten minutes. English speaking and listening GCSE presentations can take various forms, such as talks, debates, speeches or dialogues. Pupils must plan and organise them and invite questions at the end. The performance […]

LGBT terms – Sexuality and gender identity glossary for schools Across the areas of criminal justice, child protection and education, you’ll find an array of bodies, organisations and agencies that make their use of LGBT terms very clear in both their policies and practice. It’s helpful for schools to maintain consistency and continuity with wraparound services in order to promote shared understanding and mutual respect. […]

STI lesson plan

STI lesson – Help young people make better relationship choices This STI lesson allows KS4 learners to become experts in identifying STIs. They’ll also learn how the risks and rates of transmission increase with multiple sexual partners. It’s perfect for Sexual Health Week, This knowledge, coupled with effective condom use demonstrations, should allow pupils to make a personal choice about safe sex practices in the […]

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