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I have been teaching English for 16 years in the state and independent sectors in the UK and internationally. I am also an Examiner so specialise in producing high level, tactical resources with excellent knowledge content for students, especially at GCSE and A Level.

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I have been teaching English for 16 years in the state and independent sectors in the UK and internationally. I am also an Examiner so specialise in producing high level, tactical resources with excellent knowledge content for students, especially at GCSE and A Level.
English Language Analysis Practice
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English Language Analysis Practice

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Extract from 'The Bluest Eye' by Toni Morrison. Great way of getting students to analyse use of language and its impact. Designed for OCR Paper 2 but versatile - can be used for any analysis practice. Also appropriate for A Level. Strategic approach to answering the question included.
Homelessness Non Fiction Analysis Practice
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Homelessness Non Fiction Analysis Practice

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Two non fiction texts (article and leaflet) on the issue of homelessness plus a PowerPoint with questions on both texts individually and comparing them (strategy on how to answer the questions included). Non fiction writing tasks also included - letter and speech. Designed for Edexcel GCSE Language Paper 2 but useful for any non fiction analysis practice.
A View from the Bridge Key Quotations
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A View from the Bridge Key Quotations

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Key quotations from the play for each character, neatly presented on each slide. Use with the PowerPoint which has the 'fill in the blanks' activity to check pupils have learnt them!
The Great Gatsby Extracts
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The Great Gatsby Extracts

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Extracts from each chapter of the novel, ready to print for students to focus on and draw out language analysis, themes, context etc. Big time saver!
Short story and tasks to complete
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Short story and tasks to complete

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A series of tasks based on a short story called 'The Lady and the Tiger'. Perfect cover activity or when you just need a less 'singing and dancing' lesson to give yourself a break!
Poetic techniques grid
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Poetic techniques grid

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KS3 or GCSE. A list of key terminology needed when analysing poetry. Handy grid format so pupils can come up with their own definitions and examples to make it more memorable. Can be done as a class activity or individually/as homework.
The Great Gatsby: Coursework Guidance
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The Great Gatsby: Coursework Guidance

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Designed to support students completing their English Literature A Level coursework on The Great Gatsby and a second text of their choice. Includes more than 20 possible coursework questions as well as a reading list of over 25 texts. Also includes a rough schedule which you can doctor or delete!
The Great Gatsby: context presentation list
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The Great Gatsby: context presentation list

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A list of 11 topics for students to research individually, in pairs or groups then present their findings to the class. Very useful to help pupils independently gain sound knowledge of the context of the novel. Speaking and Listening opportunity.