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RoseandMay's English Classroom and CPD resources

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Welcome. My resources include CPD self-study units for teachers as well as whole units of work specifically designed for the English classroom. Whole units come with detailed teacher notes, teaching PPTs and all student resources. I hope you enjoy using them as much as I have. Questions are very welcome and I can be contacted at roseandmay2@virginmedia.com. Best wishes, Sam

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Welcome. My resources include CPD self-study units for teachers as well as whole units of work specifically designed for the English classroom. Whole units come with detailed teacher notes, teaching PPTs and all student resources. I hope you enjoy using them as much as I have. Questions are very welcome and I can be contacted at roseandmay2@virginmedia.com. Best wishes, Sam
AQA English Language Whole Term Set of Paper 1 and 2 Resources
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AQA English Language Whole Term Set of Paper 1 and 2 Resources

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This bundle includes three units for the AQA English Language GCSE designed for a mid-high ability group. They are: a. Narrative and Descriptive Writing Unit b. Paper 2 Unit - Mountaineering c. Spoken Language Endorsement Unit for NEA All units come with a well-presented teaching PPT, all resources for students and a detailed set of teacher’s notes from my own experience of delivering these units.
Teaching English: Poetry Unit - William Blake's 'London'
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Teaching English: Poetry Unit - William Blake's 'London'

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**Poetry Unit - William Blake’s ‘London’ ** This engaging unit is designed to introduce and explore William Blake’s poem ‘London’ in detail including analysis of form, structure and language. It will also help develop students’ ability to write analytically using a specific paragraph structure which can be applied to any extended response to literature. It is ideal for students studying the AQA Anthology. This unit is collaborative in nature with lots of opportunities for paired, group and class discussion. I have also included a free self-study professional development unit on teaching poetry. Please note that all files are in pdf format. You might also like: Seamus Heaney’s ‘Storm on the Island’ Seamus Heaney’s ‘Digging’ Wilfred Owen’s ‘Exposure’ Ted Hughes’ ‘Hawk Roosting’
Teaching English: Poetry Unit - Seamus Heaney's 'Storm on the Island'
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Teaching English: Poetry Unit - Seamus Heaney's 'Storm on the Island'

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POETRY – Seamus Heaney’s ‘Storm on the Island’ This short unit is designed to introduce and explore Seamus Heaney’s poem ‘Storm on the Island’’ as well as develop students’ ability to write analytically using a specific, taught paragraph structure. This unit is collaborative in nature with lots of opportunities for paired, group and class discussion. It includes a very nicely presented 24 slide teaching PPT as well as all 10 student resources and a set of detailed teacher’s notes explaining how you could deliver the unit. Outcomes include an analytical PETAL paragraph which could be extended into a longer essay using the structure provided. I have also included a free self-study professional development unit on teaching poetry. Please note that all files are in pdf format. You might also like: William Blake’s ‘London’ Seamus Heaney’s ‘Digging’ Wilfred Owen’s ‘Exposure’ Ted Hughes’ ‘Hawk Roosting’
Teaching English: Poetry Unit - Wilfred Owen's 'Exposure'
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Teaching English: Poetry Unit - Wilfred Owen's 'Exposure'

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Teaching Poetry - Wilfred Owen’s 'Exposure’ This short unit is designed to introduce and explore Wilfred Owen’s First World War poem ‘Exposure’ as well as develop students’ ability to write analytically using a specific, taught paragraph structure. It explores ideas such as writer’s purpose as well as the effect of key poetic devices including language and structural devices. This unit is collaborative in nature with lots of opportunities for paired, group and class discussion. Outcomes include a detailed analytical paragraph which could be extended into a longer essay using the structure provided. The download includes a very nicely presented 37 slide teaching PPT as well as all nine student resources and a set of detailed teacher’s notes explaining how you could approach the unit. I have also included a free self-study professional development unit on teaching poetry. Please note that all resources are in pdf format. You might also like: William Blake’s ‘London’ Seamus Heaney’s ‘Storm on the Island’ Seamus Heaney’s ‘Digging’ Ted Hughes’ ‘Hawk Roosting’
Teaching English: Poetry - Shelley 'Ozymandias'
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Teaching English: Poetry - Shelley 'Ozymandias'

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English Teaching Poetry Unit: Shelley ‘Ozymandias’ This highly engaging unit is designed to introduce and explore Shelley’s poem ‘Ozymandias’ as well as develop students’ ability to write analytically using a specific, taught paragraph structure. This unit is collaborative in nature with lots of opportunities for paired, group and class discussion. It includes a very nicely presented 31 slide teaching PPT as well as all 7 student resources and a set of detailed teacher notes explaining how to deliver the unit. Outcomes include an analytical PETAL paragraph which can be extended into a longer essay using the structure provided. All resources are in both Word and pdf formats with the teaching PowerPoint in PPT and pdf formats. You might also like: William Blake’s ‘London’ Seamus Heaney’s ‘Storm on the Island’ Wilfred Owen’s ‘Exposure’ Ted Hughes’ ‘Hawk Roosting’
Teaching English: Poetry - Wilfred Owen 'Dulce et Decorum Est'
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Teaching English: Poetry - Wilfred Owen 'Dulce et Decorum Est'

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English Teaching Poetry Unit: Wilfred Owen 'Dulce et Decorum Est’ This highly engaging unit is designed to introduce and explore Wilfred Owen’s poem ‘Dulce et Decorum Est’ as well as develop students’ ability to write analytically using a specific, taught paragraph structure. This unit is collaborative in nature with lots of opportunities for paired, group and class discussion. It includes a very nicely presented 48 slide teaching PPT as well as all 17 student resources and a set of detailed teacher notes explaining how to deliver the unit. Outcomes include an analytical PETAL paragraph which can be extended into a longer essay using the structure provided and a comparative essay as an extension activity. Please note that all resources are in both Word and pdf formats with the teaching Powerpoint in PPT and pdf formats. You might also like: William Blake’s ‘London’ Seamus Heaney’s ‘Storm on the Island’ Wilfred Owen’s ‘Exposure’ Ted Hughes’ ‘Hawk Roosting’
Teaching English: Poetry - Ted Hughes' 'The Jaguar'
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Teaching English: Poetry - Ted Hughes' 'The Jaguar'

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English Teaching Poetry Unit: Ted Hughes 'The Jaguar’ This highly engaging unit is designed to introduce and explore Ted Hughes’ poem ‘The Jaguar’ as well as develop students’ ability to write analytically using a specific, taught paragraph structure. This unit is collaborative in nature with lots of opportunities for paired, group and class discussion. It includes a very nicely presented 41 slide teaching PPT as well as all 15 student resources and a set of detailed teacher’s notes explaining how to deliver the unit. Outcomes include an analytical PETAL paragraph which can be extended into a longer essay using the structure provided and a comparative essay as an extension activity. Please note that all resources are in both Word and pdf formats with the teaching Powerpoint in PPT and pdf formats. You might also like: William Blake’s ‘London’ Seamus Heaney’s ‘Storm on the Island’ Wilfred Owen’s ‘Exposure’ Ted Hughes’ ‘Hawk Roosting’
Teaching English:  Poetry Unit - Ted Hughes' 'Hawk Roosting'
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Teaching English: Poetry Unit - Ted Hughes' 'Hawk Roosting'

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English Teaching Poetry Unit: Ted Hughes 'Hawk Roosting’ This highly engaging unit is designed to introduce and explore Ted Hughes’ poem ‘Hawk Roosting’ as well as develop students’ ability to write analytically using a specific, taught paragraph structure. This unit is collaborative in nature with lots of opportunities for paired, group and class discussion. It includes a very nicely presented 40 slide teaching PPT as well as all 15 student resources and a set of detailed teacher’s notes explaining how you can deliver the unit. Outcomes include an analytical PETAL paragraph which could be extended into a longer essay using the structure provided and a comparative essay as an optional extension activity. I have also included a free self-study professional development unit on teaching poetry. Please note that all resources are in pdf format. You may also like the following poetry units: You might also like: William Blake’s ‘London’ Seamus Heaney’s ‘Storm on the Island’ Seamus Heaney’s ‘Digging’ Wilfred Owen’s ‘Exposure’
Teaching English: Poetry Unit - Seamus Heaney's 'An Advancement of Learning'
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Teaching English: Poetry Unit - Seamus Heaney's 'An Advancement of Learning'

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Seamus Heaney’s ‘An Advancement of Learning’ This short unit is designed to introduce and explore Seamus Heaney’s poem as well as develop students’ ability to write analytically using a specific, taught paragraph structure. This unit is collaborative in nature with lots of opportunities for paired, group and class discussion. It includes a very nicely presented 42 slide teaching PPT as well as all 18 student resources and a set of detailed teacher’s notes explaining how you could deliver the unit. Outcomes include an analytical PETAL paragraph which can be extended into a longer essay using the structure provided. Please note that the teaching PPT and all resources are in pdf format. You might also like: William Blake’s ‘London’ Seamus Heaney’s ‘Storm on the Island’ Seamus Heaney’s ‘Digging’ Wilfred Owen’s ‘Exposure’
Teaching English: CPD units for Early Career Teachers
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Teaching English: CPD units for Early Career Teachers

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This bundle includes six self-study CPD units which cover major areas of the English secondary curriculum and are ideal for PGCE students, SCITT trainees, NQTs and recently qualified teachers. The units are as follows: Bringing Shakespeare to Life How to Teach Imaginative and Descriptive Writing How to Teach Poetry How to Teach the Class Novel How to Teach Non-fiction How to Improve Boys’ Writing I have also added a generic unit called ‘Creating the Positive Classroom’ to help you create a positive learning environment from the start of the year. Each unit is designed for self-study with opportunities for trying out new and practical ideas in your own classroom and reflecting on their success. It introduces a wide variety of active approaches to learning to help engage your pupils. All units are relevant for both Key Stage 3 and 4. Please note these units have also been published by Anspear as a mobile app and on-line via their web portal.
Australian Curriculum: Imaginative Writing Unit for Years 9-10
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Australian Curriculum: Imaginative Writing Unit for Years 9-10

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Australian curriculum-aligned resource - Narrative and Descriptive Writing for Years 9-10 This highly engaging and enjoyable unit of work is designed to help students write creatively with a particular focus on narrative and descriptive writing. It supports students in actively exploring and enjoying both descriptive and narrative texts, looking at excellent and varied models and identifying successful features before moving to composing their own imaginative responses. A well-presented 60 slide teaching PPT is included as well as a set of detailed teacher’s notes with suggested approaches and all eleven classroom resources in both Word and PDF formats. I enjoyed teaching this unit and hope you do too.
Teaching English: Poetry - Carol Ann Duffy 'War Photographer'
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Teaching English: Poetry - Carol Ann Duffy 'War Photographer'

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English Teaching Poetry Unit: Carol Ann Duffy 'War Photographer’ Perfect for teaching the AQA Poetry Anthology ‘Power and Conflict’ cluster, this short unit explores Duffy’s ‘War Photographer’ and develops students’ ability to write analytically using a specific, taught paragraph structure. It is collaborative in nature with lots of opportunities for paired, group and class discussion. It includes a well presented 41 slide teaching PPT as well as all 13 student resources and a set of detailed teacher notes explaining how you could deliver the unit. Outcomes include an analytical PETAL paragraph which can be extended into a longer essay using the structure provided and a comparative essay as an extension activity. Please note that all resources are in both Word and pdf formats with the teaching Powerpoint in PPT and pdf formats. You might also like: William Blake’s ‘London’ Seamus Heaney’s ‘Storm on the Island’ Wilfred Owen’s ‘Exposure’ Ted Hughes’ ‘Hawk Roosting’
AQA GCSE English Paper 1 Question 5 - Descriptive Writing Revision Lessons
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AQA GCSE English Paper 1 Question 5 - Descriptive Writing Revision Lessons

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This short sequence of lessons is designed to help GCSE students revise descriptive writing in the run-up to the GCSE Paper 1 exam. After a reminder of AQA’s exam requirements and revising key literary techniques, they will explore two models of good texts (‘Edgar Sawtelle’ and ‘Mosquito Coast’) and identify successful features before moving to composing their own based on a choice of two tasks and using the box planning method. This is an excellent method to help them plan in the exam itself. It comes with a fully editable PPT and all five resources as well as a set of notes for teachers.
Edexcel English Language GCSE Paper 1: Imaginative Writing Unit
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Edexcel English Language GCSE Paper 1: Imaginative Writing Unit

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This half-termly unit of work is designed to help prepare students for the Edexcel English Language Paper 1 exam with particular focus on narrative and descriptive writing. I have written this for my own mid to high ability GCSE class. It supports students in actively exploring and enjoying both descriptive and narrative writing, looking at excellent and varied models of texts and identifying successful features before moving to students composing their own creative responses. The 63 slide teaching PPT is included as well as a detailed set of teacher’s notes with suggested teaching approaches and all eleven classroom resources in both Word and PDF formats. I hope you enjoy teaching the unit.
Teaching English: Poetry - Seamus Heaney's  'Death of a Naturalist'
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Teaching English: Poetry - Seamus Heaney's 'Death of a Naturalist'

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Seamus Heaney’s ‘Death of a Naturalist’ This short unit is designed to introduce and explore Seamus Heaney’s poem as well as develop students’ ability to write analytically using a specific, taught paragraph structure. This unit is collaborative in nature with lots of opportunities for paired, group and class discussion. It includes a very nicely presented 39 slide teaching PPT as well as all 14 student resources and a set of detailed teacher’s notes explaining how you could deliver the unit. Outcomes include an analytical PETAL paragraph which can be extended into a longer essay using the structure provided. Please note that the teaching PPT is fully editable and all resources are in pdf and editable word format. You might also like: William Blake’s ‘London’ Seamus Heaney’s ‘Storm on the Island’ Seamus Heaney’s ‘Digging’ Wilfred Owen’s ‘Exposure’
AQA Step Up to English: Component 2 EXPLORING Practice Unit
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AQA Step Up to English: Component 2 EXPLORING Practice Unit

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AQA Step Up to English: Component 2 Exploring Practice Unit This half-termly practice unit is aimed mainly at Gold award candidates however it is also applicable to those doing the Silver award if, like me, you have candidates doing both awards in the same class. It includes a well-presented 48 slide teaching PPT with lots of engaging activities and texts to ensure students develop the skills necessary to complete the assessment tasks for reading and writing. All 14 student resources are included in word and pdf formats as well as a detailed set of teacher’s notes based on my experience of teaching the unit. Please note that the Exploring unit will not be assessed after 2023 therefore this is a practice unit only. More Step Up to English Resources Complete courses and individual teaching units on all component 1 and 2 topics are available. They include teaching PPTs, all student resources and a set of detailed teacher’s notes and can be found at: RoseandMay’s TES English Classroom Resources New individual units: AQA Step Up to English: Component 1 STYLE Unit AQA Step Up to English: Component 2 CRIME Unit New Complete Course AQA Step Up to English: Complete Course (Leisure, Crime and Style Units) You may also like: AQA Step Up to English: Grammar and Punctuation Starters AQA Step Up to English: Component 2 Creative Writing Unit