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Spelling Starters
Complex and Unfamiliar Words 18 slides, 5 worksheets
This presentation matches Objective W1f, Objective W3,
Key Objective W4 and Objective W6 from the Framework
for Teaching English. It covers:
homophones and commonly confused words
complex words
word roots
spelling strategies.
Vocabulary Starters
Prepositions and Connectives 27 slides, 5 worksheets
This presentation covers Key Objective W10 and
Objective S7 from the Framework for Teaching English
and includes:
prepositions of place
comparing and contrasting
temporal connectives
cause and effect
indicating purpose and reservation.
Sentence Starters
Complex Sentences 29 slides, 7 worksheets
This presentation matches Objectives S1 and S3 from
the Framework for Teaching English and covers:
joining clauses
adverbial clauses
adding punctuation
writing complex sentences.
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Conditionals 19 slides, 3 worksheets
This presentation matches Objective S5 from the
Framework for Teaching English and looks at:
conditional sentences
discussing possibility and probability
modals.
Grouping Sentences 14 slides, 3 worksheets
This presentation matches Objectives S6 and R1 from the
Framework for Teaching English. Students will:
learn how to group sentences in paragraphs
chronologically
develop paragraphs using comparisons
give examples to develop paragraphs
consider how to structure a series of paragraphs
write their own series of paragraphs.
Linking Paragraphs 24 slides, 5 worksheets
This presentation matches Objective S7 from the
Framework for Teaching English and covers:
conjunctions, speeches, adverbial clauses, adverbs,
statements and rhetorical questions
describing the setting, a character’s psychology and
leading up to a significant point.
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Non-Fiction Texts
Writing Non-Fiction 16 slides, 3 worksheets
This presentation matches Objectives Wr10, Wr11, Wr12,
W5, W9, W14 and S8 from the Framework for Teaching
English and covers:
different types of non-fiction texts
the structure of non-fiction texts
specialized vocabulary
instructions.
Language Variation
Dialects 14 slides, 4 worksheets
This presentation covers Key Objective S11 from the
Framework for Teaching English. Students will:
learn about the different dialects of English, both
across the UK and worldwide
be introduced to the idea of standard English
see how different dialects differ in vocabulary,
grammar and spelling to Standard English.
Changes in English 20 slides, 8 worksheets
This presentation covers Key Objectives W7a, W7b, S13,
R15 and R16 from the Framework for Teaching English.
Students will:
learn how and why languages change
compare English and other Indo-European
languages
go through the history of the English language
pay attention to the language used by Chaucer in
The Canterbury Tales
discuss the Anglo-Saxon and French words still
used in English today.
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English and Other Languages 11 slides, 2 worksheets
This presentation covers Key Objective S14 from the
Framework for Teaching English. Students will:
discuss different world languages and alphabets
pay particular attention to European languages
compare aspects of other languages to English.
Formal and Informal Texts 9 slides, 2 worksheets
This presentation covers Key Objectives S10, S12 and
W12 from the Framework for Teaching English.
Students will:
discuss the situations in which each form of writing
is appropriate
look at the typical linguistic conventions of each
form
practise both types of writing.
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Study Skills
Independent Research 18 slides, 2 worksheets
This presentation covers Objective R2 from the
Framework for Teaching English. Students will:
learn where to find information for independent
research
revise using contents pages and indexes
be taught how to use an encyclopedia
recognize the different information that magazines
and newspapers provide
learn to search on the Internet and be aware of
its limitations.
Presenting Information 28 slides, 5 worksheets
This presentation covers Objectives Wr1, Wr2 and Wr10
from the Framework for Teaching English. Students will:
revise different ways of presenting information
consider the audience and purpose when writing
learn how to plan and present a leaflet
understand how formal and informal letters are
different in language and presentation
analyse the structure and details of a newspaper
report.
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Reading Literature
Reading for Meaning
28 slides
This presentation matches Objectives R4, R5, R6, R7, R8,
R12 and R13 from the Framework for Teaching English.
Students will:
keep a reading journal
analyse chapters, episodes, characters and themes
learn about different narrative perspectives and irony.
Genre
14 slides, 3 worksheets
This presentation matches Objectives R11, R14, Wr6 and
Wr7 from the Framework for Teaching English. Students will:
define ‘genre’ and learn about the different types
discuss the conventions of the different genres and
how they can often be recognized by the book’s
cover and blurb, as well as the content
write their own story conforming to the conventions
of a particular genre.
The Structure of a Text 18 slides, 2 worksheets
This presentation matches Key Objective R10 from the
Framework for Teaching English.
Students will:
talk about the techniques used to create effective
openings and endings to texts
learn about linear and non-linear narratives
plot book maps to show moments of tension and
comic relief.
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Poetry
Forms of Poetry 17 slides, 2 worksheets
This presentation matches Objectives Wr9 and R14 from
the Framework for Teaching English.
Students will:
become acquainted with different forms of poetry,
namely haikus, limericks and sonnets
learn the defining features of each kind, and the
moods that they usually lend themselves to
understand the different rhyme schemes
put this knowledge into practice by writing their own
haikus, limericks and sonnets.
Prose
Artemis Fowl 26 slides, 19 worksheets
Written to match Year 8 Framework objectives, this
presentation on Eoin Colfer’s Artemis Fowl includes
chapter summaries and interactive quizzes. It asks
students to examine the author’s techniques, complete
character studies, answer comprehension questions and
write creatively.
Media
Magazine Project 24 slides, 5 worksheets
This presentation matches Objectives S9, Wr2, Wr15 and
R8 from the Framework for Teaching English.
Students will:
investigate what topics magazines cover and what
audiences they target
discover the range of articles and features in a
magazine, including its front cover, contents page,
interviews, feature articles, competitions, adverts,
letters and problem pages
create their own magazine.
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Writing
Writing Narratives 26 slides, 5 worksheets
This presentation matches Objective Wr5, Wr6, Wr7, Wr8
W11, W13, S2 and S4 from the Framework for Teaching
English. Students will:
define ‘narrative’ and discuss different narrative
elements
learn about different types of narrators and different
formats in which a narrative can be written
explore the effects of changing the timing and tone of
a narrative
experiment with narrative techniques, including
parody and flashback.
Writing Analytically 11 slides, 3 worksheets
This presentation covers Key Objective Wr16, R6 and SL10
from the Framework for Teaching English. Students will:
learn the features of analytical writing
practise writing analytically.
Writing Autobiography 18 slides, 3 worksheets
This presentation matches Objectives Wr1, Wr5, Wr7
and R14 from the Framework for Teaching English.
Students will:
learn what an autobiography is and what its typical
narrative features are
look at some examples of first person narratives
collect some early memories and write their own
autobiographical account.
Writing Arguments 11 slides, 3 worksheets
This presentation matches Objective Wr14 from the
Framework for Teaching English. Students will:
learn the features of argumentative writing
see how to order points, and how to write
introductory paragraphs and topic sentences
practise writing arguments for and against mobile
phones in classrooms.
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Speaking and Listening
A Commentary 11 slides, 2 worksheets
This presentation matches Objective SL4 from the
Framework for Teaching English.
Students will:
analyse commentaries
investigate a commentator’s job
make their own commentaries.
Listening for a Purpose 16 slides, 1 worksheet
This presentation matches Objectives SL6, SL7 and Wr16
from the Framework for Teaching English. Students will:
discuss the importance of being able to listen well
practise gathering information by ear
demonstrate knowledge, understanding and
evaluation skills
compare points of view and recognize bias.
Speaking Evaluation 13 slides, 3 worksheets
This presentation matches Objectives SL1 and SL9 from
the Framework for Teaching English.
Students will reflect on their abilities to:
structure and organize a talk
use evidence and visual/audio aids
talk for different purposes.
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Objectives Presentations
covered
Word Level
W1
W2
W3
W4
W5
W6
W7
W8
W9
W10
W11
W12
W13
W14
Complex and Unfamiliar Words (Spelling Starters)
Complex and Unfamiliar Words (Spelling Starters)
Complex and Unfamiliar Words (Spelling Starters)
Writing Non-Fiction (Non-Fiction Texts)
Complex and Unfamiliar Words (Spelling Starters)
Changes in English (Language Variation)
Writing Non-Fiction (Non-Fiction Texts)
Prepositions and Connectives (Vocabulary Starters)
Writing Narratives (Writing)
Formal and Informal Texts (Language Variation)
Writing Narratives (Writing)
Writing Non-Fiction (Non-Fiction Texts)
Sentence Level
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
S7
Complex Sentences (Sentence Starters)
Writing Narratives (Writing)
Complex Sentences (Sentence Starters)
Writing Narratives (Writing)
Conditionals (Sentence Starters)
Grouping Sentences (Sentence Starters)
Prepositions and Connectives (Vocabulary Starters);
Linking Paragraphs (Sentence Starters);
Writing Narratives (Writing)
S8
S9
S10
S11
S12
S13
S14
Writing Non-Fiction (Non-Fiction Texts)
Magazine Project (Media)
Formal and Informal Texts (Language Variation)
Dialects (Language Variation)
Formal and Informal Texts (Language Variation)
Changes in English (Language Variation
English and Other Languages (Language Variation)
Text Level - Reading
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6
Grouping Sentences (Sentence Starters)
Independent Research (Study Skills)
Artemis Fowl (Prose)
Reading for Meaning (Reading Literature)
Reading for Meaning (Reading Literature)
Reading for Meaning (Reading Literature);
Writing Analytically (Writing)
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R7
R8
R9
R10
R11
R12
R13
R14
R15
R16
Reading for Meaning (Reading Literature)
Magazine Project (Media);
Reading for Meaning (Reading Literature)
Reading for Meaning (Reading Literature)
The Structure of a Text (Reading Literature);
Artemis Fowl (Prose)
Genre (Reading Literature)
Reading for Meaning (Reading Literature)
Artemis Fowl (Prose);
Reading for Meaning (Reading Literature)
Genre (Reading Literature);
Writing autobiography (Writing);
Forms of Poetry (Poetry)
Changes in English (Language Variation)
Changes in English (Language Variation)
Text Level - Writing
Wr1
Writing autobiography (Writing);
Presenting Information (Study Skills)
Wr2
Magazine Project (Media);
Presenting Information (Study Skills)
Wr3
Wr4
Writing Narratives (Writing);
Wr5
Writing Autobiography (Writing)
Wr6
Genre (Reading Literature);
Artemis Fowl (Prose)
Writing Narratives (Writing)
Wr7
Genre (Reading Literature);
Writing Narratives (Writing);
Writing Autobiography (Writing)
Wr8
Genre (Reading Literature);
Writing Narratives (Writing)
Wr9
Forms of Poetry (Poetry)
Wr10
Writing Non-Fiction (Non-Fiction Texts);
Presenting Information (Study Skills)
Writing Non-Fiction (Non-Fiction Texts)
Wr11
Wr12
Writing Non-Fiction (Non-Fiction Texts)
Wr13
Artemis Fowl (Prose)
Writing Arguments (Writing)
Wr14
Wr15
Magazine Project (Media)
Wr16
Writing Analytically (Writing);
Listening for a Purpose (Speaking and Listening)
Wr17
Wr18
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Speaking and Listening
SL1
SL2
SL3
SL4
SL5
SL6
SL7
SL8
SL9
SL10
SL11
SL12
Speaking Evaluation (Speaking and Listening)
A Commentary (Speaking and Listening)
Listening for a Purpose (Speaking and Listening)
Listening for a Purpose (Speaking and Listening)
Speaking Evaluation (Speaking and Listening)
Writing Analytically (Writing)
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