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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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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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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NON-FICTION - CULTURE - READING COMPREHENSION WORKBOOK - Students will explore the profound influence of CULTURE on our daily lives.
From how we behave, what and how we think, how we dress, what we eat and even what we become.
Included:
PASSAGE
MCQS X 5
FREE RESPONSE QS X10
SCENARIOS - DISCUSSION QS X 8
CREATIVE TASK - DESIGN A GLOBAL UNITY FLAG
TEACHER NOTES X 2 (Discussion & Creative Task)
ANSWERS
An essential tool for promoting inclusivity and global awareness in the classroom.
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This resource offers short passages for comparison with AQA Paper 2 Q 4. Students will read and compare two different perspectives on Early Retirement.
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THESE READING PASSAGES (FICTION/NON-FICTION) ARE SUPPORTED BY A RANGE OF COMPREHENSION QUIZZES - MCQ, T/F & FREE RESPONSE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
INCLUDED:
DICKENS - A CHRISTMAS CAROL (SEN)
GILMAN - THE YELLOW WALLPAPER
MAYA ANGELOU - FREE
PARALYMPICS 2024 - FREE
ST GEORGE OF ENGLAND
ST VALENTINE’S DAY
CHINESE NEW YEAR
HISTORY OF THE EASTER EGG
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PARALYMPICS 2024 - NON FICTION READING COMPREHENSION
Paralympics history, adaptive sports technology, Paris 2024 innovations, Sir Ludwig Guttmann, Stoke Mandeville Games, biomechanics, inclusive sports, global impact.
Students can explore the inspiring evolution of Paralympic Games; learn about adaptive technology, history, and the groundbreaking innovations anticipated in Paris 2024 and discover how the Games challenge perceptions and promote inclusive sports globally.
The resource includes a comprehensive overview of the Paralympic Games’ evolution, the role of technology in enhancing athletes’ experiences, and a look ahead to the innovations expected at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. It covers key historical moments, technological advancements in prosthetics and adaptive sports equipment, and the societal impact of the Paralympics.
Additionally, the multiple-choice questions test knowledge and understanding of the Paralympic Games, making it an insightful educational resource.
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THESE COMPREHENSIVE READING PASSAGES ARE SUPPORTED BY A RANGE OF COMPREHENSION QUIZZES - MCQ, T/F & FREE RESPONSE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
INCLUDED:
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
DICKENS - A CHRISTMAS CAROL
SWIMMING (SEN) FREE
OLYMPICS 2024
PARALYMPICS 2024 FREE
ST. GEORGE OF ENGLAND
ST. VALENTINE’S DAY
SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE THEATRE
EASTER - HISTORY OF THE EASTER EGG
WHAT’S AN ODE?
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KEATS’ LAMIA I&II FULLY ANNOTATED
LAMIA DISCUSSION QUESTIONS WITH POSSIBLE ANSWERS
ALSO INCLUDED:
FREE : LAMIA CREATIVE WRITING ACTIVITY.
This activity encourages students to reflect the themes of allure, desire, and temptation from the original poem while re-imagining Lamia’s experiences in a modern context.
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These three AQA GCSE Reading Practice workbooks can be bundled into one to encourage students to study independently or they can be used with the whole class as practice for Paper 1 in the AQA GCSE English Language exam.
READING EXTRACTS:
LONDON - THE CALL OF THE WILD
GILMAN - THE YELLOW WALLPAPER
JAMES - THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY
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These THREE AQA GCSE Reading Practice workbooks can be bundled into one to encourage students to study independently or they can be used with the whole class as practice for Paper 1 in the AQA GCSE English Language exam.
READING EXTRACTS:
LONDON - THE CALL OF THE WILD
GILMAN - THE YELLOW WALLPAPER
DOYLE - THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES
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These three AQA GCSE Reading Practice workbooks can be bundled into one to encourage students to study independently or they can be used with the whole class as practice for Paper 1 in the AQA GCSE English Language exam.
READING EXTRACTS:
LONDON - THE CALL OF THE WILD
JAMES - THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY
DOYLE - THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES
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These TWO AQA GCSE Reading Practice workbooks can be bundled into one to encourage students to study independently or they can be used with the whole class as practice for Paper 1 in the AQA GCSE English Language exam.
READING EXTRACTS:
LONDON - THE CALL OF THE WILD
JAMES - THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY
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These TW0 AQA GCSE Reading Practice workbooks can be bundled into one to encourage students to study independently or they can be used with the whole class as practice for Paper 1 in the AQA GCSE English Language exam.
READING EXTRACTS:
JAMES - THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY
DOYLE - HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES
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7 COMPLETE READING COMPREHENSION WORKBOOKS COVERING A RANGE OF TOPICS:
VALENTINE’S DAY
CHINESE NEW YEAR
HISTORY OF THE EASTER EGG
ST. GEORGE OF ENGLAND
SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE THEATRE
DIWALI ON TRAFALGAR SQUARE
PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS
DEVELOP READING AND COMPREHENSION SKILLS WITH THESE ACCESSIBLE PASSAGES AND TEST THEIR UNDERSTANDING THROUGH A SELECTION OF DIFFERENTIATED MCQs AND/OR TRUE-FALSE / FREE RESPONSE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.
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Develop necessary reading skills whilst exploring England’s most famous playwright.
Learn about:
the enduring legacy of the Bard - a free resource but included here so you don’t miss out. :)
the Globe theatre
exploring tragedies
Macbeth Sentence Scramble
Customised bundled resources on request.
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NON FICTION - READING COMPREHENSION WORKBOOK - The resource explores the harrowing tale of the Andes plane crash of 1972, where survivors faced the unthinkable choice of resorting to cannibalism to stay alive.
This gripping non-fiction passage serves as a poignant bridge to William Golding’s classic novel, “Lord of the Flies,” where a group of stranded boys grapple with their own moral dilemmas in the absence of authority.
Included:
non-fiction passage
10 free response questions - encourage critical thinking and analysis of the ethical complexities involved
ethical dilemma chart - students must give arguments for and against consuming human flesh or succumb to starvation.
oral presentation task - students will first reflect on their arguments in pairs and write them down before presenting them to the class.
By connecting real-world events to literature, students gain a deeper understanding of human nature and the complexities of ethical decision-making.
This resource offers short passages for comparison with AQA Paper 2 Q 4. Students will read and compare two different perspectives on travelling abroad.
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THESE READING PASSAGES (FICTION/NON-FICTION) ARE SUPPORTED BY A RANGE OF COMPREHENSION QUIZZES - MCQ, T/F & FREE RESPONSE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
INCLUDED:
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
DIWALI ON TRAFALGAR SQUARE
DOLYE- HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES
LONDON - CALL OF THE WILD
OLYMPICS PARIS 2024
ST. GEORGE OF ENGLAND
CHOCOLATE EASTER EGG HISTORY
EOSTRE - MYSTERIOUS EASTER GODDESS
LEFTOVERS - SCRAPS INTO TASTY MEALS
SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE
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TRAGEDY - KEATS-FULL ANNOTATIONS- ISABELLA, Or the Pot of Basil, & THE EVE OF ST AGNES
This resource is intended to support both teacher and student in the analysis of Keats’ poems Isabella, Or the Pot of Basil & The Eve of St. Agnes.
The resource includes:
Copies of the fully annotated poems
Blank copies of the poems for students to make their own annotations
Coversheets for the booklets
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