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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 AT x

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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 AT x
CHOCOLATE EASTER EGG - COMPREHENSION WORKBOOK - HISTORY OF
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CHOCOLATE EASTER EGG - COMPREHENSION WORKBOOK - HISTORY OF

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THE HISTORY OF CHOCOLATE EASTER EGGS - READING COMPREHENSION WORKBOOK - This comprehensive resource on the History of the Easter Egg is a fascinating journey into what has become not only a popular Easter treat, but a very lucrative market. INCLUDED: PASSAGE MCQS CLOZE PARAGRAPH DISCUSSION QUESTIONS CREATIVE TASK - MARKETING INTERACTIVE PPT QUIZ ANSWERS The resource can be used in a number of ways: as a stand alone reading comprehension OR as a springboard for discussion or a creative marketing project as included. AT x
ST. VALENTINE'S DAY -COMPREHENSION-LOVE & MASSACRE
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ST. VALENTINE'S DAY -COMPREHENSION-LOVE & MASSACRE

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A day that is associated with love and romance, is also synonymous with the bloodiest crime in America in the 1930s. These two reading comprehension workbooks, comprise reading passages and differentiated questions, complete with answers. A resource that appeals to opposite sides of the human sentiment. AT x
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY - COMPREHENSION - 2024 AND CONTEXT
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY - COMPREHENSION - 2024 AND CONTEXT

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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. Included 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. ATx
COLERIDGE-GRAPHIC ORGANISER-RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER
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COLERIDGE-GRAPHIC ORGANISER-RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER

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COLERIDGE - RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER - GRAPHIC ORGANISER Supporting AO2 in KS5 Literature, this graphic organiser for STC’s “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” incorporates 18 quotes and analysis on the following themes: Nature’s power and beauty Supernatural and the Unknown Guilt and redemtion In all there are 18 quotes supporting various language devices used in the poem with an analysis for each quote. The resource can be used as a standalone, or used for differentiation for essay writing or as part of an AO2 lesson.
DICKENS-A CHRISTMAS CAROL-SEN COMPREHENSION- WORKBOOK
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DICKENS-A CHRISTMAS CAROL-SEN COMPREHENSION- WORKBOOK

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DICKENS - DIFFERENTIATED WORKBOOK - A CHRISTMAS CAROL A Fun DIFFERENTIATED resource to help students of LAP and MAP levels to access the plot of Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ through reading short chapter summaries and a range of questions, including MCQs and Free Response questions. Supports Whole School Literacy/ reluctant readers Answers to the Quiz Provided The resource can be used as a standalone, differential support or cover lesson. AT x
AQA GCSE PAPER 1 - READING PRACTICE x 4
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AQA GCSE PAPER 1 - READING PRACTICE x 4

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AQA GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1 READING PRACTICE These FOUR AQA GCSE 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 Paper 1 in the AQA GCSE English Language exam. READING EXTRACTS: LONDON - THE CALL OF THE WILD GILMAN - THE YELLOW WALLPAPER JAMES - THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY DOYLE - THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES AT x
ST GEORGE- COMPREHENSION- ST GEORGE AND THE DRAGON
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ST GEORGE- COMPREHENSION- ST GEORGE AND THE DRAGON

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Reading Comprehension - The story of St. George and the Dragon. Is it true or just a myth, and what does it symbolise? Find out in this comprehensive resource with reading passage and differentiated MCQs with answers. How is this resource different from ST George of England? Simple, this resource focuses specifcally on the legend of St George and the Dragon, and St George of England tells about the life of St George and his influence in many countries, who are also proud to call him their saint. AT x
GCSE / IGCSE 9 - 1 OLYMPICS 2024 - COMPREHENSION-PARIS 1924 & 2024
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GCSE / IGCSE 9 - 1 OLYMPICS 2024 - COMPREHENSION-PARIS 1924 & 2024

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OLYMPICS 2024 &1924 - NON FICTION READING COMPREHENSION - This resource compares the humble beginnings of the 2nd Paris Olympics to the global phenomenon which will be Paris 2024. A FREE INTERACTIVE QUIZ ACCOMPANIES THIS RESOURCE: Includes: key aspects – scale, media, sports, technology, inclusivity. Free-response questions and answers stimulate critical thinking. Ideal for offering insights into the Games’ global impact and legacy. Engage students in discussions about the Olympics’ transformative journey from local to global celebration. AT x
8 X ASSORTED READING COMPREHENSION  I
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8 X ASSORTED READING COMPREHENSION I

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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 AT X
TRAGEDY -  KEATS - CREATIVE TASKS - LAMIA, ISABELLA,... EVE OF ST AGNES
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TRAGEDY - KEATS - CREATIVE TASKS - LAMIA, ISABELLA,... EVE OF ST AGNES

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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. AT X
TRAGEDY -  KEATS - EVE OF ST AGNES - ANNOTATION, DISCUSSION & CREATIVE WRITING TASK
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TRAGEDY - KEATS - EVE OF ST AGNES - ANNOTATION, DISCUSSION & CREATIVE WRITING TASK

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THE RESOURCE PROVIDES YOU WILL FULL ANNOTATIONS OF THE EVE OF ST AGNES POEM ALONGSIDE 6 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS, WITH ANSWERS. ALSO INCLUDED: CREATIVE WRITING TASK ** 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.** AT X
TRAGEDY -  KEATS - LAMIA  I&II - ANNOTATION,  DISCUSSION and CREATIVE TASK
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TRAGEDY - KEATS - LAMIA I&II - ANNOTATION, DISCUSSION and CREATIVE TASK

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KEATS’ LAMIA I&II FULLY ANNOTATED LAMIA DISCUSSION QUESTIONS WITH POSSIBLE ANSWERS ALSO INCLUDED: FREE : LAMIA CREATIVE WRITING ACTIVITY. This 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. AT X
TRAGEDY -  KEATS' KS5 ISABELLA, OR ....- GRAPHIC ORGANISER
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TRAGEDY - KEATS' KS5 ISABELLA, OR ....- GRAPHIC ORGANISER

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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. AT x
KEATS - WORKBOOK-When I Have Fears That I May Cease To Be'
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KEATS - WORKBOOK-When I Have Fears That I May Cease To Be'

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KEATS - WHEN I HAVE FEARS THAT I WILL CEASE TO BE - WORKBOOK A comprehensive workbook on Keats’ ‘When I Have Fears That I Will Cease To Be’ poem. The workbook contains the following: poem text *summary plain English translation Context form and structure chart 10 questions to Unpick the Poem and informed responses coverpage Students can use the booklet to study the poem independently or it can be used as discussion material in the lesson. ATx
TRAGEDY -  KEATS- CREATIVE WRITING - THE EVE OF ST. AGNES
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TRAGEDY - KEATS- CREATIVE WRITING - THE EVE OF ST. AGNES

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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. AT x