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High quality and varied English teaching resources, from KS3 to A level. I've got single and pack resources which cover language and literature from KS3 to IGCSE, AQA GCSE and A level Literature and Language. Thanks for stopping by.

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High quality and varied English teaching resources, from KS3 to A level. I've got single and pack resources which cover language and literature from KS3 to IGCSE, AQA GCSE and A level Literature and Language. Thanks for stopping by.
Macbeth: carefully cross-referenced revision pack,  detailed notes on 15  key scenes
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Macbeth: carefully cross-referenced revision pack, detailed notes on 15 key scenes

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This is a set of a range of key scenes and likely exam question scenes for the students to revise. Clear, uncomplicated and well designed. Lots of detailed and academic notes on at least ten of the key speeches and soliloquies, complete with cross-textual links, scene links and definitions of tricky language. The cross textual links are really handy as I provide the act and scene references for words, images and ideas which link out to the focus scene. I also contextualise each extract in depth, helping students focus on these key assesment objectives.
Gender bias within Language: full pack
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Gender bias within Language: full pack

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This is a great learning pack for this complex A level topic. on Language and Gender, exploring the biases for and against the sexes as expressed in writing. This resource also goes well with my other packs on gender bias within speech. It might also work with able year 11 students as extension or as a pshe activity. The slideshow is a thorough introduction to the topic and the pack includes four files of focus texts which students work through. The texts are very funny and are sure to stretch and involve your learners. In addition, the slideshow has answer section at the end so there is also a plenary. Up to three double lessons of work here, with easy opportunities for extension work following on from it.
Language and Gender: fun and full mega pack on gender bias within written texts
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Language and Gender: fun and full mega pack on gender bias within written texts

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It's hard to find good teaching resources on gender biases within written texts, which is why I created these. I used them in an observed lesson and there is enough material here to fill a double, or you could do one text a period. The pack contains: a full slideshow which introduces the topic, explores ideology with fun examples and cartoons, asks differentiated questions and spgets students thinking about the topic. It also has task guideline slides to steer them through their exercise. This is to work through a series of newspaper and advisory texts which may reveal gender bias. Students are encouraged to use linguistic terminology and frameworks. The slideshow also has answers at the end, which helps students improve their textual analysis and annotation skills as they get to see what they missed. The texts themselves are hilarious, especially the tabloid ones! If you teach in a single sex school, this one's a must! Bound to excite good discussions!
Macbeth: full introduction to the play, its context, plus an overview of first two scenes
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Macbeth: full introduction to the play, its context, plus an overview of first two scenes

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Useful ready-to-use 10 slide PowerPoint which is easy to customise with your own ideas and tasks, maybe even film clips. It introduces the contextual history to the play, particularly James' reign and the threat of treason. It also explores James' interest in and fear of witchcraft, then moves to introducing the first two scenes. The slides contain many extension questions to stretch and challenge your students and, hopefully,get them thinking and asking you questions.
Persuasive Opinion columns: their generic and linguistic features
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Persuasive Opinion columns: their generic and linguistic features

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A good 12 slide presentation which covers the main aspects of this great persuasive genre, offers students a useful range of technical terms to master and gives them a range of examples. Great to help revise GCSE English Language writing skills, from AQA board to Edquas board. Also ideal for A level English Language and Media Studies students studying text varieties for their exam or coursework.
A bundle of horror!
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A bundle of horror!

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The pack contains Slideshow introduction to horror, one aimed at younger students Focus text of 'The Signalman' , a classic horror tale, plus questions.
A Midsummer Night's Dream: 'odd one out'- fun differentiation activities
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A Midsummer Night's Dream: 'odd one out'- fun differentiation activities

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These odd one out activities are great ways to open up lessons and get the students focussed and on task. The resources is flexible and so handy as students can start working on it while the latecomers are arriving. Just project it up in the whiteboard. You can slot one into the middle or end of a lesson too. They differentiate well because all kids can respond in some way to an image. Often the weaker essay writers produce superb oral responses to this task. The students look at images from the play and have to link them in some way, arguing their case for which is the oddball. Some of the best discussions and genuine learning can come from this simple activity. The slides show suggested answers and the images are well chosen. Please see my other odd one outs in my shop.
Shakespeare Week: Introductory Bundle
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Shakespeare Week: Introductory Bundle

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All you need to get the kids started: a full slideshow PowerPoint about Shakespeare's life and historical context, a handout on Shakespearean grammar, followed by a great fun activity asking students to write in the style of an Elizabethan lady vistiing London.
Henry V focus questions on Act 1, including key speeches
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Henry V focus questions on Act 1, including key speeches

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Henry V is such a great play to teach students. This worksheet enables them to get a grip on the many ideas about loyalty, patriotism and honour which dominate the first Act. Aimed at GCSe students but could work well with able KS3 learners or even with A level students studying the play for coursework.
Intro to Gothic Horror for KS2/3 students, fun and varied slideshow with directed tasks
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Intro to Gothic Horror for KS2/3 students, fun and varied slideshow with directed tasks

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A lot of younger students are interested in the horror genre and want to know more about its generic features and how to write a scary story. This PowerPoint is informative, asks them lots of challenging questions and entertains them with numerous gif files and imagery. This leads up to their own creative writing task. Ani deal slideshow to help kids transition from studying horror to writing their own creative pieces.
Narrative and Descriptive  writing mega pack: terms, tips and a haunted house!
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Narrative and Descriptive writing mega pack: terms, tips and a haunted house!

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1)This flexible pack consists of a six slide PowerPoint with clear wording and attractive graphics. It explains what the hallmarks of descriptive and narrative writing are and suggests ten key features that students might include. It also works well for teaching descriptive writing…the slideshow covers core shared key areas for both writing style and makes it clear that narratives develop plot and character a bit more, whereas descriptions focus on zooming in on details and have simpler plots. The slideshow has a heavy emphasis on the common core of descriptive techniques ideal for all types of composition. This ‘slide of key techniques’ can be printed out and given to students as a reference reminder sheet as they write their stories. 2) The second file consists of an ‘image grid’ of various scenes from a horror tale…approaching the house, entering, what’s inside, what is encountered and so on. This could easily work as a descriptive writing activity as well. The image grids work on A4 or A3 Students are set a task to write their own pieces, choosing from option she in the image grid to encourage them to create detailed and developed paragraphed prose. The images are great differentiators as the weaker kids can scaffold their answers with them whilst more able students can use more images and develop them into more detailed narrations with developed narrative voice and description. Also fun to use!
Language and Gender mega bundle
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Language and Gender mega bundle

2 Resources
A whole term of work here. The first 47 page unit is meant as a teacher’s guide to all the key course areas, although you may wish to photocopy sections for the students. The second resource is a very thorough lesson pack with resources for gender bias in written texts, lots of funky images and amusing texts for your students to analyse.
Thrilling horror bundle
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Thrilling horror bundle

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Claw your way into this! A selection of horror resources including: A full introduction to gothic horror, with sappy and varied slideshow graphics and simple terms, ideal for a mixed ability range. A very full mega pack for narrative writing, with a bias towards students writing their own horror stories using image grids to steer their ideas A useful punctuation mat, which works in conjuction with a narrative techniques checklist in then oack to ensure that students have something to refer back to . This helps them to stay on course with their writing.
Macbeth: great anonymous sample student answer on guilt in soliloquies
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Macbeth: great anonymous sample student answer on guilt in soliloquies

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A very impressive and detailed student response to 'Macbeth', revealing a detailed understanding of the key AOs, particularly contextual factors. The essay structure is good and hones in on the question's focus words. A wide range of terminology is applied and analysed in depth, grading this a secure level 6. Completed during timed conditions Ideal as a student revision aid and to extend any complacent students!
Jekyll and Hyde  focus resources bundle!
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Jekyll and Hyde focus resources bundle!

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Handy bundle of Jekyll and Hyde resources, including: Four resource bundle! Contains: Two very detailed chapter revision sheets with address all the GCSE AOs, with an emphasis on the wider ciontextual links to be made from key chapter sections. Difficult vocabulary discussed and explained. Useful grid of suspense techniques WITH handy ‘this is effective because’ explanations, shows students how to analyse and say more in their essays. A useful overview slideshow on Gorhic horror, great for background knowledge