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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INCLUDED:
TEEN MENTAL HEALTH - COMPREHENSION - DISCUSSION - CREATIVE TASK
OLYMPICS-COMPREHENSION-PARIS 2024
CULTURE-COMPRENSION WORKBOOK-SHAPING OUR DAILY LIVES
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NON-FICTION READING PASSAGE - JANE AUSTEN - A TIMELESS AUTHOR FOR MODERN READERS EXPLORES THE LIFE, CRAFT AND VIEWS OF AUSTEN, AND THE RELEVANCE OF HER WRITTEN WORK TODAY.
FOR STUDY ALONGSIDE AUSTEN’S FICTION OR TO CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY.
INCLUDED:
NON- FICTION PASSAGE
MCQS X 10
DISCUSSION QS X 3
CREATIVE TASK: MODERNISING AUSTEN
ANSWERS
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SHAKESPEARE’S Hamlet’s “To be, or not to be” soliloquy comprehensive resource.
INCLUDED
Reading Passage: analysis of the soliloquy that focuses on Hamlet’s internal conflict and themes of life and death.
MCQs: to assess comprehension and key aspects of the passage.
Discussion Qs: to encourage critical thinking and class discussion
Creative Task:
A modern monologue writing task, connecting Hamlet’s themes to contemporary issues like academic pressure and social media.
This resource makes Shakespeare’s themes relevant and accessible to today’s students:
Supports diverse learning styles
Promotes analytical and creative skills
Ideal for classroom use and exam preparation
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AUSTEN - PRIDE & PREJUDICE - CHARACTER PERSPECTIVES - FICTIONAL DIARY ENTRIES - DARCY & BINGLEY.
INCLUDED:
TWO FICTIONAL REFLECTIVE DIARY ENTRIES - ON DARCY & BINGLEY’S ENCOUNTERS WITH ELIZABETH AND JANE BENNET
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
REFLECTIVE WRITING TASK
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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TEEN MENTAL HEALTH - READING COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES/WORKBOOK - This TEEN MENTAL HEALTH resource package is designed specifically for teenage students. COMPREHENSION - DISCUSSION - CREATIVES .
This resource provides open comprehension questions on a carefully crafted passage about mental health.
It also includes 6 RELATABLE SCENARIOS depicting common teenage mental health challenges for group and subsequently whole class discussion, where students can explore various mental health issues, with supporting questions and reflect on how they might impact themselves or their peers.
Scenarios:
Emma’s stress and anxiety about schoolwork
Jack’s loss of interest in hobbies and social withdrawal
Sarah’s social anxiety
Chris’s mood swings and irritability
Alex’s struggles with self-esteem and social pressure
Liam’s panic attacks before exams and presentations
Also included are 3 creative tasks aimed at engaging students in active learning and expression. They offer students the opportunity to apply their understanding in meaningful ways.
These tasks include:
creating mental health awareness campaigns
producing podcast episodes
engaging in personal reflection journals
Teachers have the flexibility to collaborate with collegues to choose one creative task per class, and thereby covering all aspects of the resource without overwhelming students or themselves.
Finally, students can showcase their creations either in front of the class or during SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES, raising awareness and initiating important conversations about teenage mental health. With this resource package, teachers can empower students to become advocates for mental health awareness in their school community."
NON-FICTION - CULTURE - READING COMPREHENSION WORKBOOK - Students will explore the profound influence of CULTURE on our daily lives.
From how we behave, what and how we think, how we dress, what we eat and even what we become.
Included:
PASSAGE
MCQS X 5
FREE RESPONSE QS X10
SCENARIOS - DISCUSSION QS X 8
CREATIVE TASK - DESIGN A GLOBAL UNITY FLAG
TEACHER NOTES X 2 (Discussion & Creative Task)
ANSWERS
An essential tool for promoting inclusivity and global awareness in the classroom.
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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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NON FICTION - CHINESE NEW YEAR OF THE SNAKE 2025 - READING COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES/WORKBOOK - Explore the Year of the Snake - Chinese New Year 2025.
Included:
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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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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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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These TW0 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:
JAMES - THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY
DOYLE - HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES
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Explore the inspiring journey of Linford Christie, one of Britain’s most renowned athletes, in our accessible reading resource.
Discover his triumphs, challenges, and lasting impact on the lives of young people. Tailored for reluctant readers between the ages of 11 -1 6, this comprehensive resource has a straight forward reading passage in language that is accessible to those developing their reading stamina.
The activities encourage deeper engagement with the text and the Storyboarding activity encourages students to reflect on the life, perseverance and achievements of this man in his sporting career and beyond.
Included:
Passage
MCQs
True/False
Discussion Qs
Creative Task - Storyboarding Linford’s tribulations and successes
Answers
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Explore St. David’s Day effortlessly with this all-in-one resource. With a concise reading passage, MCQs, discussion questions, a choice of two creative writing tasks on an interactive ppt with answers. It’s perfect for introducing students to Welsh culture and traditions.
This Reading/Discussion/Writing Digital/Paper Workbook is suitable for both KS3 and KS4 .
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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
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
exploring tragedies
Macbeth Sentence Scramble
Customised bundled resources on request.
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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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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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