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Maitland English Language Arts

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I teach S1-S6 in Scotland. I make supported, helpful resources for a wide range of literature and language. My aim is functional resources with a variety of activities, with attractive presentation. I use everything I make in my classroom and I am working hard to engage pupils with my resources.

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I teach S1-S6 in Scotland. I make supported, helpful resources for a wide range of literature and language. My aim is functional resources with a variety of activities, with attractive presentation. I use everything I make in my classroom and I am working hard to engage pupils with my resources.
S1 Personal Writing Skills
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S1 Personal Writing Skills

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This works on short examples and language features pupils can use to improve personal writing. 33 slides leading to a piece of personal writing entitled 'I'll never forget it!' Can be used to support lower ability pupils in S2 or S3 also.
National 5 RUAE Link Questions
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National 5 RUAE Link Questions

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Two lessons teaching how to answer link questions. Four examples per lesson with a model answer for each text. Two further worksheets with three examples each. Marking scheme for self assessment provided for each one. Supporting teaching and learning for National 5 level learning in English RUAE.
Hide and Seek Analysis Unit (Poetry)
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Hide and Seek Analysis Unit (Poetry)

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Worked PPT for Vernon Scannell's 'Hide and Seek'. Focus on poetic techniques and supported analysis of main ideas in the poem. Comes with pre-made homework sheets. Designed for textual analysis S1 but can be used for upper levels in supported sets.
National 6 Higher English Listening Preparation
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National 6 Higher English Listening Preparation

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Link to a very useful TED talk with a set of questions that are modelled on the internal assessment in Listening. Trialled for two years and found to be an excellent preparation for assessment. PowerPoint is a teaching resource with key skills in Purpose/Audience, Language and Main Ideas. It has model answers to go over with pupils and an extra language question. Full talk and transcript can be found on the link.
The Sniper Unit of Work for N3/4
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The Sniper Unit of Work for N3/4

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A simple booklet to take pupils through the short story ‘The Sniper’ by Liam O’Flaherty. Ends with a straightforward critical essay task that is based on their learning throughout. PPT to match with answers and starters.
Supported Creative Writing Ghost Story
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Supported Creative Writing Ghost Story

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Designed for supported sets or S1 Creative Writing. The PowerPoint is designed for pupils to use at their own pace after initial teaching. Helps to shape stories with a twist at the end. Very good for supported sets in S2-S4 and has a variety of outcomes from classes.