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I have been teaching English for 16 years in the state and independent sectors in the UK and internationally. I am also an Examiner so specialise in producing high level, tactical resources with excellent knowledge content for students, especially at GCSE and A Level.

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I have been teaching English for 16 years in the state and independent sectors in the UK and internationally. I am also an Examiner so specialise in producing high level, tactical resources with excellent knowledge content for students, especially at GCSE and A Level.
Make your own Magazine! Independent Learning Project
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Make your own Magazine! Independent Learning Project

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Independent creative project for KS3 (to be completed either by hand or on computers). Includes a list of tasks to complete for their magazine as well as a peer assessment grid at the end so they can mark each other's work and give a grade.
Forced Marriage GCSE Language Non Fiction Practice
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Forced Marriage GCSE Language Non Fiction Practice

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Two non fiction texts (articles) on the issue of forced marriage plus a PowerPoint with questions on both texts individually and comparing them (strategy on how to answer the questions included). Non fiction writing tasks also included - diary entry and magazine article. Designed for Edexcel GCSE Language Paper 2 but useful for any non fiction analysis practice.
Persephone Lesson 2
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Persephone Lesson 2

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PEA paragraphs on how the writer presents the Persephone myth. The Underworld reading and activities - differentiated versions to support and stretch as needed.
Greek Myth: Hercules
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Greek Myth: Hercules

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Five detailed lessons on engaging PowerPoints around the myth of Hercules and his Labours. Includes grammar time, spellings and oral drill for each lesson as well as writing an information leaflet guidance and a character in role speaking and listening activity.
English Language Paper 2 OCR
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English Language Paper 2 OCR

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English Language Paper 2 Exploring Effects and Impact. OCR practice exam paper. Extracts from 'The Bluest Eye' by Toni Morrison and 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte. Complete set of Section A questions (including a strategic approach for how to answer them) as well as two imaginative tasks for Section B.
Hamlet Extracts & Guided Analysis
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Hamlet Extracts & Guided Analysis

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Lessons on Shakespeare’s Hamlet based on extracts from the play. Questions to consolidate understanding and guided analysis including exploring techniques and effects. Extracts provided as handouts Critical material to inspire extended discussion. Global Issues and recommended extracts with bullet points also included IB style (though also useful for any study of the play)
The Horses Ted Hughes full lesson
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The Horses Ted Hughes full lesson

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Full lesson on The Horses by Ted Hughes. Includes: Do Now Creative writing mini practice Guided analysis of the poem focusing on identifying techniques and analysing their effects Plenary
Non-fiction views of teenagers Sharon Osbourne versus Malala Yousafzai
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Non-fiction views of teenagers Sharon Osbourne versus Malala Yousafzai

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GCSE English Language, non-fiction, Edexcel Paper 2 Non-fiction and Transactional Writing. Two contrasting non-fiction texts give opinions about teenagers. The PowerPoint guides you through several lessons dealing with each article, comparing them and the producing a piece of their own transactional writing at the end.
Greek Myth Week 1: Introduction to the Greek Gods
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Greek Myth Week 1: Introduction to the Greek Gods

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Colourful and engaging PowerPoints lead you through one week’s worth of lessons based around the Greek Gods. Includes fun Grammar Time, spellings, creative activities, non-fiction writing task and builds up to a Speaking and Listening activity where each student is interviewed as a Greek god of their choice.
The Lady of Shalott Introduction
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The Lady of Shalott Introduction

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Creative introduction to the ballad using images inspired by the poem. Ideal for the first lesson when students have no prior knowledge of the poem. In groups, give out the different images. They create the 'backstory' behind the image - as creatively as possible! Then each group presents their story idea in front of their image (which can be projected via the PowerPoint). This could be followed by a prediction activity of how all the images might fit together.
Greek Myth: Zeus
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Greek Myth: Zeus

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A fantastic PowerPoint focusing on Zeus in this half-term long scheme of work on Greek Mythology. Includes Grammar activity, spellings, information card task (including sources for pupils to base their information on). Differentiated grids provided to support completion of the task included.
Edexcel GCSE English Language Paper 1 'War of the Worlds' Extract
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Edexcel GCSE English Language Paper 1 'War of the Worlds' Extract

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This extract is from 'War of the Worlds' and describes the Martian's appearance. Designed in the style of the Edexcel GCSE English Language Paper 1 Fiction and Imaginative Writing but useful for any 19th century language practice. Tasks provided for both Reading Section A and Writing Section B.
'Jane Eyre' practice exam and approach
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'Jane Eyre' practice exam and approach

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An extract question and a full text essay question are included here, as well as an approach for students to follow in structuring their answer to the questions with suggested ideas and mini essay plan provided.