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Here are some of the resources that I have been using with my own year 7 groups. Just click on the link to download and save each resource!

Media and Non Fiction texts:

Click here for a video showing dogs in different circumstances- a nice starter to grab the attention of your pupils!

DIFFERENTIATED!	A whole scheme of work based on non fiction texts. Includes detailed lesson plans and resources- ready to just photocopy! Please collect the extra activity sheets from the links below. I have taken features from other resources I have come across, including Teachit.	By the end of the scheme pupils will know how to persuade and argue to begin to analyse presentational devices to create an informative leaflet fact and opinion Also suitable for Year 8!
Independent learning sheets that need to be enlarged to A3.	Fact and opinion sheet from Teachit.	Click on the images above to receive copies of the leaflets.

Autobiographical writing:

CLICK HERE DIFFERENTIATED!	Three lessons with resources that introduce autobiographical writing and allow them to write their own. Includes writing frame for weaker pupils and resources for photocopying.	By the end of these lessons pupils will: know what an autobiography is be able to write their own detailed autobiography have practised their dictionary skills Also suitable for Year 8 and EAL/SEN!

The Witches by Roald Dahl:

CLICK HERE DIFFERENTIATED!

Almost a complete scheme of work with detailed lesson plans, activity sheets and resources based on the novel The Witches. Please keep an eye out for the complete version of this scheme coming soon!

By the end of this scheme pupils will: understand the characters and plot of the novel The Witches be able to write in a variety of styles including diaries and magazine articles be able to improve their writing style and skills Also suitable for weaker pupils.