Most resources I develop are geared towards GCSE 2016-18 (AQA and Edexcel) curriculum and are practical solutions to classroom teaching. I keep most of these black and white for simple/cost-effective print.
I read each novel/play/poem and break down into manageable parts.
I find this most effective within classrooms where students require chunks of information they can order, in sequence. The 'study-packs' I create can apply to any book/play/poem and provide visual tools for memory recall.
Most resources I develop are geared towards GCSE 2016-18 (AQA and Edexcel) curriculum and are practical solutions to classroom teaching. I keep most of these black and white for simple/cost-effective print.
I read each novel/play/poem and break down into manageable parts.
I find this most effective within classrooms where students require chunks of information they can order, in sequence. The 'study-packs' I create can apply to any book/play/poem and provide visual tools for memory recall.
An original poem written in rhyming couplets. Can be used for analysis, breaking down the meaning - Author available for Skype discussion with class on this and other poetry if required by Teacher/Department. Author has written plays, books and a range of poetry.
The original 8,000+ word magazine article (1993) which preceded the 1996 non-fiction book and 2007 American biographical drama survival film written and directed by Sean Penn. The book is a brilliant example of investigative journalism and details the adventure-fuelled and tenacious life of Christopher Johnson McCandless, also known by his self-attributed title: Alexander Supertramp.
Poster used when mentoring/working with unemployed adults who attended Gateshead College over a
four-week period. They all had strengths but many had accumulated so many layers of loss of self-belief and severe barriers to learning. This poster, together with a wide-range of 'business' resources, was designed as a motivation tool, in order to explore the 'superbness' in each individual. This type of positive affirmation tool, together with some emotionally-intelligent response to viewing their situation through fresh eyes, really did assist their journey. Why shouldn't we celebrate our superbness, in a reality picture where, quite often, it is only our faults and weaknesses that are examined? If others will not, then celebrate it yourself! Or email me at eyeofthefly@hotmail.com and I'll tell you myself.
A piece of poetry written as homage to Prince, aka Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016), an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. This piece combines words and lines from Prince's lyrics - could be used in schools for the purpose of showing alternative poetry which combine the lyrics with the more traditional form.
I was really into Prince as a teenager, aged 11 when the film Purple Rain was release in 1984. At the time (and still) I was influenced by anything different/unique and I was particularly captivated by American TV and film.
As I writer I respond to the internal and seem to express more as an internal requirement, i.e. I have to pour out on a regular basis. This has led to compiling poetry, plays, books and anything involving The Word.
Go crazy!!
This is the 100th resource I have uploaded.
The resource Author is available to provide any further information if required by teachers/schools on this or any resources.
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Tor
Discussion and Debate sheet prompting student critical-thinking and wider subject interest. Used with Year 9's and 10's in 2016, prompting a discussion that spanned three lessons, with students choosing the 'hot seat' to constructively debate their point of view.
WHAT ARE YOUR VIEWS RELATING TO THE REALITY PICTURE YOU WILL INHERIT?
Include comments on the political system; thoughts on war; the media; cultural boundaries; your right as an individual to stand and voice your individual thoughts and feelings.
Is the war about people and beliefs or money and resources, or both?
In 2001 I worked voluntarily for 4 years to create and establish a registered charity, called Eye Of The Fly, sourcing a premises (a formerly derelict factory of 10,000 square feet) and transforming it into a facility for alternative education - mainly through visual and performance art and with embedded literacy through activities such as Film, Graphics and Acting.
This brochure describes what became a 12-year journey, working with a team of more than 60 quite amazing tutors, across multi-local authority areas and more than 5,000 young people, through in-house and outreach activities - see the now very basic website at www.eyeofthefly.com which leads into a variety of charitable endeavors and experiences.
