With 16 years of experience as an English teacher, preceded by a 5-year tenure as a graduate librarian, I've had the privilege of teaching and working with all key stages and abilities. I take pride in developing original and high-quality resources. Should you have any specific requests, please feel free to reach out. wildpoppyfieldsart@gmail.com
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With 16 years of experience as an English teacher, preceded by a 5-year tenure as a graduate librarian, I've had the privilege of teaching and working with all key stages and abilities. I take pride in developing original and high-quality resources. Should you have any specific requests, please feel free to reach out. wildpoppyfieldsart@gmail.com
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ST AGNES FEAST DAY - READING COMPREHENSION - WITH DIFFERENT LEVELS OF READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
Feast of St. Agnes: Reading passage & comprehension questions on martyrdom, traditions, and cultural significance. Explore the liturgical calendar and the link to John Keats’s poem.
Explore the Feast of St. Agnes with a comprehensive reading resource.
Covering:
historical significance
customs
and symbolic traditions
It includes six levels of questions to enhance critical thinking. Ideal for developing key skills in:
information retrieval
comprehension
application
analysis
synthesis
and evaluation.
Engage students with a resource that combines history, literature, and cultural exploration.
Suitable for group or independent work in the classroom to foster a deeper understanding of the Feast of St. Agnes and its enduring relevance.
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St George of England -Reading Comprehension - Differentiated Questions with answers.
Use as a stand alone resource or as part of a lesson on St George’s Day.
Students can work independently on the questions but it might be more fun to work as a team where the weaker ones are supported by the more able.
A great way to combine necessary reading skills with finding out about the history of St. George of England.
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EDUQAS GCSE LITERATURE - A WIFE IN LONDON - POETRY WORKBOOK WITH EXAM QUESTION AND 19TH C TEXT
This resource is designed to support students in their poetry analysis using historical context to inform their ideas.
The resource includes:
a comprehensive workbook - 19th Century Text (London Fogs) - setting (9 pages)
historical context
poem text with activities including extension question
exam question which assesses the learning from the workbook
Answers
Can be used as a whole class activity or as independent work.
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AOT KEATS - ISABELLA, OR THE POT OF BASIL - CREATIVE TASK
The student’s task is to create a visual representation or artistic interpretation of the basil plant as a symbol in “Isabella, Or the Pot of Basil.” Students will need to consider: LOVE, GRIEF, REMEMBRANCE AND CONTRAST.
The Brief specifies exactly what they need to consider in order to achieve the finished product.
The goal is to create a piece that not only visually represents the symbolism in the poem but also communicates the emotional depth and complexity associated with the basil plant in “Isabella; Or the Pot of Basil.”
A summary and brief explanation of the themes in the poem is also included.
Feel free to use various artistic mediums, such as drawing, painting, digital art, or even mixed media.
A comprehensive lesson to support the development of creative writing including:
*A full detailed Lesson Power Point with differentiated outcomes
*paired work
*peer assessment
*extension task
*Mix & Match sample responses and success criteria
*Source image
Many thanks
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Tailored for Reluctant Readers between 11 - 16, this concise reading resource explores the origins and impact of Earth Day. Students learn about Rachel Carson’s influential book ‘Silent Spring,’ the legislative changes sparked by the first Earth Day, and how it continues to inspire environmental activism today.
Included:
passage
MCQs
True/False statements
discussion questions for comprehensive understanding
two creative tasks - one personal letter/one Earth Day poster
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EDUQAS WORKBOOK - MAMETZ WOOD - DIRT ACTIVITY
The resource can be used to support students in developing and improving their responses in a poetry exam question.
The resource includes:
Exam Question
Mametz Wood Poem
Differentiated DIRT actitivity
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DICKENS - DIFFERENTIATED WORKBOOK - A CHRISTMAS CAROL
A Fun DIFFERENTIATED resource to help students of LAP and MAP levels to access the plot of Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ through reading short chapter summaries and a range of questions, including MCQs and Free Response questions.
Supports Whole School Literacy/ reluctant readers
Answers to the Quiz Provided
The resource can be used as a standalone, differential support or cover lesson.
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KEATS - WHEN I HAVE FEARS THAT I WILL CEASE TO BE - WORKBOOK
A comprehensive workbook on Keats’ ‘When I Have Fears That I Will Cease To Be’ poem.
The workbook contains the following:
poem text
*summary
plain English translation
Context
form and structure chart
10 questions to Unpick the Poem and informed responses
coverpage
Students can use the booklet to study the poem independently or it can be used as discussion material in the lesson. ATx
KEATS - CREATIVE WRITING - THE EVE OF ST AGNES
This creative writing exercise encourages KS5 students to explore different aspects of Madeline’s character and provide them with an opportunity to bring their unique perspectives to the narrative in the poem.
Incl:
*7 different writing prompts
space for students to plan and write
*a sample response
The teacher is left to decide which style the students are to write in, depending on the learning objective of the task.
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This A1 reading resource is designed to align with the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) A1 reading criteria. It is well-suited for English language learners of all ages, including reluctant readers or those with low proficiency levels. The inclusion of an image alongside the text helps to make it less intimidating and more accessible, while the clear enlarged font and 1.5 spacing enhance readability.
The PDF format allows for easy printing, and when opened in Microsoft Edge browser, it can be edited and annotated using a full set of tools.
Included in this resource is an A1 reading passage, accompanied by five multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and their corresponding answers.
Explore the inspiring journey of Linford Christie, one of Britain’s most renowned athletes, in our accessible reading resource.
Discover his triumphs, challenges, and lasting impact on the lives of young people. Tailored for reluctant readers between the ages of 11 -1 6, this comprehensive resource has a straight forward reading passage in language that is accessible to those developing their reading stamina.
The activities encourage deeper engagement with the text and the Storyboarding activity encourages students to reflect on the life, perseverance and achievements of this man in his sporting career and beyond.
Included:
Passage
MCQs
True/False
Discussion Qs
Creative Task - Storyboarding Linford’s tribulations and successes
Answers
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NON-FICTION -SPORTS - INVICTUS GAMES - READING COMPREHENSION WORKBOOK - The Invictus games, for those involved, ( participants, spectators, sponsors and volunteers) are a journey of resilience, camaraderie, and empowerment.
Students will explore the inspiring world of the Invictus Games with this informative and engaging resource. They will begin with a reading passage about the Games, followed by thought-provoking multiple-choice questions and reflective free-response prompts.
Students will then bring the games to life by stepping into roles with heartwarming role-play scenarios. The teacher notes will guide facilitation, ensuring meaningful discussions and insights.
A creative writing task will give students the opportunity to consolidate their knowledge of the games and explore the impact this learning has had on their perception of the Games.
Answers to MCQs and Free Response Qs
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THIS FREE INTERACTIVE MCQ QUIZ ACCOMMPANIES THE READING COMPREHENSION RESOURCE OF THE SAME NAME: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/paralympics-2024-comprehension-evolution-of-paralympics-12963572
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THIS FREE INTERACTIVE QUIZ ACCOMPANIES THE READING COMPREHENSION OF THE SAME NAME: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12978779
THE RESOURCE ALSO INCLUDES THE DISCUSSION QUESTION FROM THE READING COMPREHENSION.
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NON-FICTION - READING COMPREHENSION - GEORGE ORWELL
This reading comprehension unveils Orwell’s critiques of imperialism, socialist leanings, and the enduring relevance of his seminal novels, “Animal Farm” and “1984,” in illuminating societal complexities and warning against unchecked authority.
A Quiz of MCQs from Literal Comprehension to Critical Thinking with answers.
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A simple graphic organiser that explores the themes in Isabella, Or the Pot of Basil with language , quotes and analysis.
Themes:
Forbidden Love & Tragedy
Nature & Symbolism
Grief & Mourning
The resource can be used as a standalone or as part of a lesson, where supporting quotes for themes are being analysed and recorded.
There is also and empty graphic organiser for students to add their own entries.
Supports analysis of KEATS’ poem.
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