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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KEATS - ODE TO A NIGHTINGALE - WORKBOOK
A comprehensive resource including context and background, along with 10 carefully crafted questions designed to help students analyze the poem, supported by textual references.
Also included are informed interpretations as responses to these questions, with textual references.
The neat format of the workbook allows students to use the resource independently as a standalone or as part of group discussion in the lesson.
All in all, the resource is intended to support both students and teachers alike in their exploration of Keats’ poem “Ode to a Nightingale.”
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TRAGEDY - KEATS - LAMIA I & II - DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
An insightful 24 page discussion workbook. Unpack the layers of the poem through thought-provoking questions that explore Lamia’s transformation, the symbolic richness, and the underlying themes.
The 24 page workbook features 13 carefully crafted questions designed to spark engaging discussions, complemented by ‘textual reference points’ that guide participants to specific lines in the poem.
Additionally, detailed responses offer comprehensive insights, providing a valuable resource for students.
Use these questions for in-depth discussions or as prompts for written analysis of Lamia’s character development in the poem.
** The specific points of reference may vary depending on the edition of the poem you are using, so it’s advisable to consult the version you have for precise reference points. **
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SHAKESPEARE - MACBETH ACT 1 - ACT 5 - SENTENCE SCRAMBLE
The main events in Act1, Act 2, Act 3, Act 4 and Act 5 of Macbeth in 10 scrambed sentences respectively with unscrambled answers.
This resource will serve as a standalone, a starter activity or a lead- in to a storyboarding activity for a range of student levels. ALSO SUITABLE FOR HOME STUDY.
Once students unscramble the 10 sentences, they will have a good idea of the main events in Shakespeare’s play Macbeth.
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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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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.
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The concise plot summary of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet is acessible for reluctant readers, LAPs and MAPs alike.
Included:
Criptic Question
Plot summary
True/False
MCQs
Discussion Questions
Creative Task - Students to reimagine and write the ending of the summary in modern times
Answers
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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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SHAKESPEARE - ROMEO - READING COMPREHENSION CHARACTER ANALYSIS - Romeo Montague’s character analysis explores his intense love for Juliet, his initial infatuation with Rosaline, and his impulsive actions throughout “Romeo and Juliet.” Students will gain insight into Romeo’s multifaceted personality, his struggles with love and emotion, and the impact of his relationships with others.
Included:
analysis
comprehension questions
creative writing task
answers
**The creative writing task allows students to engage with Romeo’s character in a new context while demonstrating their understanding of his personality and motivations.
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This resource is tailored for reluctant readers aged 11 -16. The inspiring achievements of Abebe Bikila’s , AFRICA’S first OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST is explored in the simplified passage, quizzes, discussion prompts, and a creative task, where students get to design their own medal to honour the achievements of Abebe Bikila.
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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
answers
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
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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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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.
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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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TEN SCRAMBLED SENTENCES THAT DESCRIBE THE CHARACTER OF BOB CRATCHIT, SCROOGE’S EMPLOYEE .
SUITABLE FOR LAP/SEN STUDENTS, ALTHOUGH COULD ALSO BE USED AS A STARTER ACTIVITY WITH MAPs TOO.
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This FREE 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 in ACT 1 of Macbeth.
Acts 2 - 5 also available.
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