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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 AT x

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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 AT x
ST GEORGE - COMPREHENSION - THE SAINT AND THE DRAGON
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ST GEORGE - COMPREHENSION - THE SAINT AND THE DRAGON

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Each of these two resources can be used to celebrate ST GEORGE’S DAY. In the one resource students learn about the man St George, where he came from, what was he famous for, and why he is a symbol of bravery and heroism in many countries. In the other resource students will learn about the story behind the legend of how St. George came to fight the dragon. Reading passages - Differentiate MCQs and Free Response Qs with answers to suit all levels of ability. Both of these comprehension texts are idea for reluctant readers, and can be used as a stand alone or as a springboard for discussion or other creative projects. AT x
14 X ASSORTED READING COMPREHENSION II
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14 X ASSORTED READING COMPREHENSION II

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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: DOYLE - HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES GILMAN - THE YELLOW WALLPAPER JAMES - PORTRAIT OF A LADY LONDON - CALL OF THE WILD STEINBECK - NAVIGATING DOUBT SHAKESPEARE - LEGACY ORWELL - LEGACY ANGELOU - LEGACY ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON ST. GEORGE OF ENGLAND ST. VALENTINE’S DAY MASSACRE ST. VALENTINE’S DAY EASTER - HISTORY OF THE EASTER EGG CHINESE NEW YEAR AT X
ST GEORGE- COMPREHENSION- ST GEORGE AND THE DRAGON
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ST GEORGE- COMPREHENSION- ST GEORGE AND THE DRAGON

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Reading Comprehension - The story of St. George and the Dragon. Is it true or just a myth, and what does it symbolise? Find out in this comprehensive resource with reading passage and differentiated MCQs with answers. How is this resource different from ST George of England? Simple, this resource focuses specifcally on the legend of St George and the Dragon, and St George of England tells about the life of St George and his influence in many countries, who are also proud to call him their saint. AT x
READING COMPREHENSION -  BOYS' BUNDLE
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READING COMPREHENSION - BOYS' BUNDLE

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THIS READING COMPREHENSION BUNDLE HAS BEEN COMPILED SPECIFICALLY FOR ENGAGING BOYS IN READING WITH TOPICS RANGING FROM THE OLYMPICS TO ST VALENTINE’S DAY MASSACRE. RESOURCE INCLUDES BOTH FICTION AND NON FICTION PASSAGES. IN TOTAL: 10 RESOURCES, INCL 2 FREE ONES INCLUDED: DOYLE - HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES LONDON - CALL OF THE WILD OLYMPICS 2024 ST. GEORGE OF ENGLAND ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON DICKEN’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL WORKBOOK - DIFFERENTIATED STEINBECK - NAVIGATING DOUBT ORWELL - THE LEGACY VALETINE’S DAY MASSACRE SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE THEATRE AT x
8 X ASSORTED READING COMPREHENSION  I
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8 X ASSORTED READING COMPREHENSION I

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A COMPREHENSIVE SET OF READING PASSAGES WITH A RANGE OF QUIZZES (MCQ, T/F, FREE RESPONSE) WITH ANSWERS INCLUDED: DICKENS - A CHRISTMAS CAROL EASTER - HISTORY OF THE EASTER EGG SHAKESPEARE’S LEGACY -FREE SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE THEATRE ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON ST. GEORGE OF ENGLAND ST. VALENTINE’S DAY MASSACRE ST. VALENTINE’S DAY AT X
DICKENS - NON-FICTION  &  A CHRISTMAS CAROL SUMMARY (SEN) WORKBOOK
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DICKENS - NON-FICTION & A CHRISTMAS CAROL SUMMARY (SEN) WORKBOOK

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DICKENS - READING COMPRHENSION WORKBOOKS - This bundle contains DICKENS’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ summary SEN Workbook and a non- fiction letter from a workhouse inmate - Comprehension/Creative Writing Task- which provides a contextual link to Scrooge’s attitude towards the poor in A Christmas Carol. AT x
PARIS 2024 - COMPREHENSION - OLYMPICS PAST AND PRESENT
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PARIS 2024 - COMPREHENSION - OLYMPICS PAST AND PRESENT

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OLYMPICS 2024 - READING COMPREHENSION WORKBOOKS - EXPLORE BOTH THE PAST AND THE PRESENT OLYMPICS IN THIS COMPACT BUNDLE. Included: SYMBOLISM AND EVOLUTION OF THE OLYMPIC RINGS OLYMPIC STORIES - WILMA RUDOLPH - WHO OVERCAME GREAT ADVERSITY TO NOT ONLY TAKE PART BUT ALSO TO BECOME THE FIRST AMERICAN WOMAN TO WIN 3 GOLD MENDALS IN A SINGLE OLYMPIC GAMES PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS AT x
PARIS 2024 - COMPREHENSION - OLYMPICS PAST AND PRESENT
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PARIS 2024 - COMPREHENSION - OLYMPICS PAST AND PRESENT

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OLYMPICS 2024 READING COMPREHENSION WORKBOOKS - EXPLORE BOTH THE PAST AND THE PRESENT OLYMPICS IN THIS COMPACT BUNDLE. Included: SYMBOLISM AND EVOLUTION OF THE OLYMPIC RINGS OLYMPIC STORIES - JESSE OWENS - MULTI MEDAL WINNER IN THE 1936 SUMMER OLYMPICS IN BERLIN, GERMANY PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS AT x
WILDE-AQA  GCSE PAPER 1 READING - PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY (1890)
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WILDE-AQA GCSE PAPER 1 READING - PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY (1890)

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AQA GCSE LANGUAGE PAPER 1 READING - This comprehension paper for reading practice focuses on the essential reading skills required for the AQA GCSE Language Paper 1. Includes: a 600-word excerpt from Oscar Wilde’s " The Picture of Dorian Gray’ free response questions answers The resource can be used as a standalone reading comprehension or exam revision lesson, cover lesson or an independent homework task. AT x
AQA GCSE PAPER 1 & PAPER 2 (Q4) READING PRACTICE
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AQA GCSE PAPER 1 & PAPER 2 (Q4) READING PRACTICE

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AQA GCSE LANGUAGE PAPER 1 & PAPER 2 (Q4) READING - THIS COMPACT BUNDLED RESOURCE OFFERS READING PRACTICE FOR : AQA GCSE PAPER 1 - READING X 2 * WILDE - PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY * KINGSLEY - WATER BABIES AQA GCSE PAPER 2 Q4 - 2 SHORT PASSAGES X2 * TRAVELLING ABROAD * EARLY RETIREMENT AT x
KINGSLEY - AQA GCSE PAPER 1 READING - THE WATER BABIES (1889)
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KINGSLEY - AQA GCSE PAPER 1 READING - THE WATER BABIES (1889)

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AQA GCSE PAPER 1 READING PRACTICE - CHARLES KINGSLEY - THE WATER BABIES. This carefully chosen passage from the opening of the book, skilfully portrays the struggles and aspirations of Tom, the 10 year old chimney-sweep, while highlighting his resilience, dreams for a better future, and complex interactions. It offers ample analytical opportunities for examining themes, language and structure. AT x
MEGA BUNDLE - READING - READING - READING X 20  (ii)
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MEGA BUNDLE - READING - READING - READING X 20 (ii)

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PLEASE EMAIL ME IF YOU WOULD LIKE A PERSONALISED MEGA-BUNDLE OF 20, 10 or any other sized bundle of RESOURCES. AT X wildpoppyfieldsart@gmail.com MEGA BUNDLE - READING - ANALYSIS - CREATIVES - X20 KS5 & KS4 : AOT KEATS - LAMIA II - IN PLAIN ENGLISH AOT KEATS -LAMIA - CREATIVE TASK AOT KEATS- CREATIVE WRITING - THE EVE OF ST. AGNES AOT KEATS-EVE OF ST AGNES - DISCUSSION QUESTIONS AQA PAPER 2 Q4 - SHORT PASSAGES - EARLY RETIREMENT C2 CEFR - COMPREHENSION - EXPLORING THE FRONTIERS OF SPACE CEFR A1 - COMPREHENSION - A DAY AT THE PARK CEFR A2 - COMPREHENSION - GOING TO SCHOOL CEFR B2 - COMPREHENSION - CULTURAL DIVERSITY CEFR C1 - COMPREHENSION - DUBAI: THE EPITOME OF URBAN SOPHISTICATION CHINESE NEW YEAR-COMPREHENSION- DRAGON, YEAR OF THE … DIWALI-COMPREHENSION-DIWALI ON TRAFALGAR SQUARE DOYLE- AQA GCSE PAPER 1 - READING PRACTICE -HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES (1902) EARTH DAY - COMPREHENSION - HOW IT CHANGED THE WORLD EASTER - COMPREHENSION - EOSTRE, THE MYSTERIOUS GODDESS … KEATS - WORKBOOK-When I Have Fears That I May Cease To Be’ KEATS-WORKBOOK-ODE TO A NIGHTINGALE KINGSLEY - AQA GCSE PAPER 1 READING - THE WATER BABIES (1889) NON-FICTION - ETHICAL DILEMMA - LORD OF THE FLIES - CONTEXT LINK SHAKESPEARE- COMPREHENSION-THE GLOBE THEATRE AT x
AQA GCSE PAPER 1 - READING PRACTICE - X  6
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AQA GCSE PAPER 1 - READING PRACTICE - X 6

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AQA GCSE LANGUAGE PAPER 1 READING -These SIX AQA GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1 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 the PAPER 1 EXAM. READING EXTRACTS: KINGSLEY - THE WATER BABIES JAMES - THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY WILDE - THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY LONDON - THE CALL OF THE WILD GILMAN - THE YELLOW WALLPAPER DOYLE - THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES AT x
SHAKESPEARE - ROMEO & JULIET - PLOT SUMMARY PACKAGE - SEN/LAPS/MAPS
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SHAKESPEARE - ROMEO & JULIET - PLOT SUMMARY PACKAGE - SEN/LAPS/MAPS

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SHAKESPEARE ROMEO & JULIET PLOT SUMMARY - COMPREHENSION AND SENTENCE SCRAMBLE. SUITABLE FOR SEN/LAPS/MAPS. Combining both the plot summary reading comprehension workbook with a plot summary sentence scramble activity will enhance students’ grasp of the Romeo & Juliet storyline, fostering both critical thinking and reading proficiency. AT x
SHAKESPEARE - ROMEO & JULIET - SENTENCE SCRAMBLE - PLOT SUMMARY
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SHAKESPEARE - ROMEO & JULIET - SENTENCE SCRAMBLE - PLOT SUMMARY

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This FREE printable resource will serve as a standalone, a starter or a lead in to a storyboarding activity for a range of student levels. Once students unscramble the 10 sentences, they will have a good idea of the main events of the plot of ROMEO & JULIET. Included: 10 scrambled sentences Answers AT x
SHAKESPEARE - ROMEO & JULIET - SENTENCE SCRAMBLE & COMPREHENSIONS
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SHAKESPEARE - ROMEO & JULIET - SENTENCE SCRAMBLE & COMPREHENSIONS

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SHAKESPEARE ROMEO & JULIET SENTENCE SCRAMBLES AND SHAKESPEARE NON FICTION READING COMPREHENSION - A package consisting of a Romeo and Juliet Sentence Scramble activity along with four informative reading comprehensions. Included: Shakespeare’s legacy - A FREE RESOURCE but included here so you don’t miss out. :) The Globe Theatre The essence of tragedy and consolidate their knowledge of the storyline of Romeo & Juliet the PLOT SUMMARY READING COMPREHENSION, AND SENTENCE SCRAMBLE. To be used as standalone , homework, cover lesson, revision or to prepare students for the world of Shakespeare’s tragedy. AT x
TRAGEDY - KEATS - ANNOTATION - DISCUSSION - CREATIVE TASK - ISABELLA, OR THE POT OF BASIL
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TRAGEDY - KEATS - ANNOTATION - DISCUSSION - CREATIVE TASK - ISABELLA, OR THE POT OF BASIL

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AOT - KEATS - ISABELLA, OR THE POT OF BASIL THE RESOURCE PROVIDES YOU WITH FULL ANNOTATIONS OF THE POEM ISABELLA, OR THE POT OF BASIL 10 CAREFULLY CRAFTED DISCUSSION QUESTIONS, WITH ANSWERS. ALSO INCLUDED: 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 students 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. AT X
TRAGEDY - KEATS - FULL ANNOTATION-DISCUSSION - CREATIVE TASK - LAMIA I & II
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TRAGEDY - KEATS - FULL ANNOTATION-DISCUSSION - CREATIVE TASK - LAMIA I & II

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TRAGEDY - KEATS - LAMIA I&II POEM ANNOTATION *ANNOTATIONS OF KEATS’ LAMIA I & II POEMS 13 CAREFULLY CRAFTED DISCUSSION QUESTIONS, WITH ANSWERS. PLUS *CREATIVE WRITING TASK **The 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. ** Through this exercise, students engage in creative storytelling, connecting timeless themes with a contemporary setting, offering a fresh perspective on a classical literary character. AT x
SHAKESPEARE - ROMEO & JULIET -  TRAGEDY & PLOT  BUNDLE
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SHAKESPEARE - ROMEO & JULIET - TRAGEDY & PLOT BUNDLE

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SHAKESPEARE - ROMEO & JULIET PLOT SUMMARY AND EXPLORING SHAKESPEAREAN TRAGEDY READING COMPREHENSION & PLOT SUMMARY SENTENCE SCRAMBLE. Combining a plot summary reading comprehension workbook, a plot summary sentence scramble activity, and a reading comprehension titled “Exploring Shakespearean Tragedy” will immerse students in the tragic elements of Romeo & Juliet, fostering critical thinking and reading skills while delving into the complexities of Shakespearean tragedy. ATx
SHAKESPEARE - CHARACTER  SCRAMBLE - ROMEO & JULIET
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SHAKESPEARE - CHARACTER SCRAMBLE - ROMEO & JULIET

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SHAKESPEARE - MAIN CHARACTERS IN ROMEO & JULIET - SENTENCE SCRAMBLES - With this resource students explore the relationships between the characters in Romeo & Juliet, who’s related to whom and their characteristics. After students have completed the sentence scramble, they could create a relationship FAMILY TREE on a large piece of A3 or A2 paper and present their findings to the class. Included: SCRAMBLED SENTENCES FOR A WHOLE CAST OF MAIN CHARACTERS UNSCRAMBLED ANSWERS AT x