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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AQA GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1 READING PRACTICE
AQA GCSE Reading Paper 1 Practice - “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
This AQA GCSE Reading Paper 1 practice delves into an excerpt from “The Yellow Wallpaper,” guiding students to extract details about a colonial mansion, analyze language nuances, and understand narrative structure.
Focused questions enhance key skills for the exam, including information extraction and language analysis. The nuanced passage structure prepares students for diverse text encounters, while evaluating dynamics between the narrator and John sharpens character relationship analysis—an essential for GCSE Reading Paper 1 success.
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THESE THREE CREATIVE TASKS ALLOW KS5 STUDENTS TO EXPLORE THE THREE AOT KEATS POEMS FROM A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE. IN DOING SO, THEY WILL GAIN A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE POEMS.
LAMIA - MODERN CITYSCAPE - STUDENTS ARE GIVEN THEMED PROMPTS FROM THE ORIGINAL POEM TO INTERPRET INTO A MODERN CONTEXT.
EVE OF ST. AGNES - CREATIVE WRITING - STUDENTS HAVE A CHOICE OF 7 WRITING PROMPTS TO CHOOSE FROM, INCLUDING PROPHORYO’S PERSPECTIVE, MADELINE’S JOURNAL ENTRY AND AN EPISTOLARY REFLECTION - WRITTEN EITHER IN KEATS’ POETIC LANGUAGE OR IN MODERN LANGUAGE.
ISABELLA -CREATE A VISUAL/ARTISTIC REPRESENTATION OF THE SYMBOLISM OF THE BASIL PLANT IN THE POEM - CROSS CURRICULAR.
THESE CREATIVE TASKS ARE NOT ONLY ANOTHER APROACH TO STUDYING THE POEMS BUT THEY WILL ALSO FOSTER A PERSONAL INTERPRETATION AND UNDERSTANDING.
THEY CAN BE USED AS PART OF THE STUDY OR AS INDEPENDENT REVISION.
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2024 - A FREE INTERACTIVE MCQ QUIZ ACCOMPANIES THIS READING/WRITING/SPEAKING RESOURCE:
The passage provides information about the significance of International Women’s Day, the challenges faced in achieving gender equality, and the importance of investing in women to accelerate progress. It outlines key areas where efforts are needed to ensure gender equality and suggests practical solutions to address these challenges.
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Reading passage
10 MCQs
Discussion Question
Letter Writing Prompt
Answers
A 11min 12 sec context video on the history of IWD
interactive quiz which corresponds with the MCQ questions
This reading comprehension resource can be used as a standalone or as a springboard for a creative task such as a poster promoting IWD, or a lead in to a class discussion about the significance of commemorating International Women’s Day and supporting women’s rights worldwide.
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This CEFR C1 level comprehension task on adapting to technological advancements and the future of work is designed to stretch the most able students and develop vocabulary and reading skills.
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This tailored A2 level reading resource is designed to support English language learners as well as SEN students on their learning journey.
The passage follows a simple narrative about planting flowers, wearing gardening gloves, and tending to the garden.
With comprehensible language and engaging content, students will enhance their vocabulary and reading skills while learning about nature and leisure activities.
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CEFR Level A2 Reading Passage
MCQs
Answers
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Students explore the everyday experience of going to school with this concise reading passage tailored for CEFR A2 learners.
The passage covers topics such as getting ready for school, attending classes, enjoying lunch with friends, and completing homework after school.
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Passage
MCQs
Answers
Perfect for learners building their English comprehension skills in a familiar context.
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The language used in this reading comprehension is straightforward and accessible, suitable for learners at an A2 proficiency level.
The enlarged font size and the generous spacing make this resource more accessible to ESL or SEN learners.
Learners can check their understanding through the MCQ quiz.
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This resource explores the Chinese Zodiac with simplicity.
Students learn about the 12 animal signs, their traits, and how they influence personalities.
A FREE INTERACTIVE QUIZ ACCOMPANIES THIS READING COMPREHENSION WORKBOOK: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12981095
Reinforce learning with:
straightforward multiple-choice questions
scrambled sentences
a thought-provoking discussion question
a creative writing task linked to the discussion
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Suitable for both KS3 and KS4 students as a standalone, or for those studying ‘Twelfth Night’, ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ or ‘Much Ado About Nothing’.
This all-in-one comprehensive resource explores mistaken identities, clever wordplay, and themes of love and marriage. Explore plot devices, thematic elements, and character dynamics through practical activities on an interactive ppt containing:
multiple-choice questions
true/false statements
discussion questions
and a creative task, with subsequent reflection activity
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For the creative task, students will create a story board from content chosen from one of the scenes of the play. Afterwards, they will write a short reflection on the creative process.
Perfect for students and enthusiasts, this resource offers a structured approach to understanding Shakespearean comedy
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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Suitable for both KS3 and KS4 students as a standalone, or for those studying any of Shakespeare’s tragedies: ‘MACBETH’, ‘HAMLET’ or ‘ROMEO AND JULIET’.
Included:
multiple-choice questions
discussion questions
Two creative tasks
answers
Perfect for students and enthusiasts, this resource offers a structured approach to understanding Shakespearean tragedy.
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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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AQA GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1 READING AND OLYMPICS 2024/SPORT READING COMPREHENSION WORKBOOKS.
INCLUDED:
AQA Lang Paper 1 x2
AQA Lang Paper 2 x2
Paris Olympics 2024
Olympic Rings
Paris 1924 – 2024
Parisian Booksellers
Olympic Stories:
Eddie the Eagle
Jesse Owens
Abebe Bikila
Women in Sport - Katherine Switzer - first woman to run a marathon
**Customised bundled resources on request. **
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NON FICTION - CHINESE NEW YEAR OF THE SNAKE 2025 - READING COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES/WORKBOOK - Explore the Year of the Snake - Chinese New Year 2025.
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PASSAGE
MCQS
TRUE/FALSE
DISCUSSION QS
CREATIVE TASKS X 2 - Design a symbol or write a new year’s poem
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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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.
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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.
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These FIVE 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:
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
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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
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A COMPACT READING BUNDLE:
TEEN MENTAL HEALTH - COMPREHENSION - DISCUSSION - CREATIVE TASK
KINGSLEY - AQA GCSE PAPER 1 READING - THE WATER BABIES (1889)
OLYMPICS-COMPREHENSION-PARIS 2024
OLYMPIC STORIES - COMPREHENSION - JESSE OWENS
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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 - EDDIE THE EAGLE - THE FIRST BRITISH SKI JUMPER TO REPRESENT BRITAIN IN THE OLYMPICS. (1988)
PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS
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