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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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.
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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OLYMPICS 2024 - READING COMPREHENSION WITH INTERACTIVE QUIZ
This resource explores the historic Opening Ceremony along Seine River of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games; new sports like Breaking, and iconic venues.
A FREE INTERACTIVE MCQ QUIZ ACCOMMPANIES THIS RESOURCE:
Learn about a centenary celebration, inclusive events, and Tahiti surfing, details on Extreme slalom, mixed events in athletics, shooting, and sailing. Understand ticket pricing and accessibility.
The questions cover a range of cognitive skills, from basic recall to higher-order thinking such as analysis and interpretation. They are designed to assess the reader’s understanding and engagement with the information provided in the reading passage.
Ideal for students and teachers seeking comprehensive insights into this monumental event.
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TRAGEDY - KEATS - LAMIA II - FULL ANNOTATION
This resource is intended to support both teacher and student in the understanding and analysis of Keats’ poems LAMIA - part 2.
The resource includes:
a copy of the fully annotated poem
blank copy of the poem for students to make their own annotations
a coversheet for the booklet
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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 - 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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NON FICTION - READING COMPREHENSION - MAYA ANGELOU
This resource comes with non-fiction reading extract, Leveled MCQs and Free Response comprehension questions in PDF and PPT with answers.
Both sets of questions range from simple literal comprehension to critical thinking and can be used for differentiation.
Designed to give students a greater understanding of the woman behind the poetry.
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Explore the world of Literature and Poetry through Reading Comprehension Quizzes.
To be used as a standalone activity, a starter activity, homework or cover lesson.
Also included: a resource for students to write their own ODEs with Simon Mole. (National Literacy Trust) - Video link also embedded in the student resource.
Included: A Youtube Video by SIMON MOLE -( Write an ode poem in ten minutes – fun step by step lesson (Simon Mole x National Literacy Trust)
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Use this easy comparative guide to help you explore poems for comparision in Aspects of Tragedy - The guide briefly compares themes and tragic elements of the following Keats’ poems:
“Ode to a Nightingale”
‘To Autumn’
‘The Eve of St. Agnes’
‘La Belle Dames sans Merci’
‘Isabella, or The Pot of Basil’
‘Lamia I & II’
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL - SENTENCE SCRAMBLE - GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST
This FREE PDF resource consists of 10 scrambled sentences on the character of the 'Ghost of Christmas Past’ in ‘A Christmas Carol’.
Develop student’s knowledge of the character and practice sentence writing skills.
Can be used as a stand alone activity or as a starter for LAP/MAP students. Or, you could encourage the students to express themselves and their knowledge of the character by using the sentences as part of a storyboarding exercise to consolidate knowledge.
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CEFR CRIB SHEET - READING LEVELS AND SAMPLES
The purpose of this cribsheet is to provide concise and organized information about language proficiency levels, specifically focusing on how assessments and materials are structured across levels from Pre-A1 to C2.
It covers the characteristics of each proficiency level, outlines the typical length and complexity of reading passages, and offers examples of paragraphs tailored to each level.
The cribsheet serves as a quick reference guide for educators, language learners, or anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of language proficiency and assessment across various skill levels.
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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
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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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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
An exploration of Shakepearean Tragedy
Romeo & Juliet plot summary, comprehension, discussion and creative task.
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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
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MEGA BUNDLE - READING - READING - READING X 20 (iii):
CHOCOLATE EASTER EGG - COMPREHENSION WORKBOOK - HISTORY OF
CULTURE-COMPRENSION WORKBOOK-SHAPING OUR DAILY LIVES
DICKENS-A CHRISTMAS CAROL-SEN COMPREHENSION- WORKBOOK
EARTH DAY - COMPREHENSION - HOW IT CHANGED THE WORLD
EASTER - COMPREHENSION - EOSTRE, THE MYSTERIOUS GODDESS …
KEATS-WORKBOOK-ODE TO A NIGHTINGALE
LONDON - AQA GCSE PAPER 1 - READING PRACTICE - CALL OF THE WILD (1903)
NON-FICTION - ETHICAL DILEMMA - LORD OF THE FLIES - CONTEXT LINK
OLYMPIC STORIES - COMPREHENSION - JESSE OWENS
OLYMPIC STORIES -COMPREHENSION- MUHAMMED ALI
OLYMPICS 2024 - COMPREHENSION-PARISIAN BOOKSELLERS
OLYMPICS-COMPREHENSION-PARIS 2024
SHAKESPEARE - COMPREHENSION - EXPLORING TRAGEDY
SHAKESPEARE- COMPREHENSION-THE GLOBE THEATRE
SHEERS-‘MAMETZ WOOD’ - YEAR 10 EXAM WITH DIRT TASK
SPORTS - INVICTUS GAMES - COMPREHENSION WORKBOOK
ST. VALENTINE’S DAY - COMPREHENSION-MASSACRE
TEEN MENTAL HEALTH - COMPREHENSION - DISCUSSION - CREATIVE TASK
VALENTINE’S DAY - COMPREHENSION-THE DIGITAL EVOLUTION OF…
WORKHOUSE LETTER –COMPREHENSION – A CHRISTMAS CAROL
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TEEN MENTAL HEALTH - COMPREHENSION - DISCUSSION - CREATIVE TASK
OLYMPICS-COMPREHENSION-PARIS 2024
SHAKESPEARE- COMPREHENSION-THE GLOBE THEATRE
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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.
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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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