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Knightly English Resources

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I am a secondary school English teacher with a specialist interest in literature and poetry. I also teach GCSE Media Studies and spent many years as a journalist. My resources include ranges designed for KS3 and GCSE. Full schemes of work all include detailed lesson plans, opportunities for assessment, a range of activities to suit all abilities and a selection of varied activities which can be fully adapted to match the needs of your class.

I am a secondary school English teacher with a specialist interest in literature and poetry. I also teach GCSE Media Studies and spent many years as a journalist. My resources include ranges designed for KS3 and GCSE. Full schemes of work all include detailed lesson plans, opportunities for assessment, a range of activities to suit all abilities and a selection of varied activities which can be fully adapted to match the needs of your class.
In Wales, Wanting To Be Italian - Imitaz Dharker: Lesson
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In Wales, Wanting To Be Italian - Imitaz Dharker: Lesson

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Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Imitaz Dharker’s "In Wales, Wanting To Be Italian” This poem appears in the “Belonging” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations and example exam questions
Us - Zaffar Kunial: Lesson
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Us - Zaffar Kunial: Lesson

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Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Zaffar Kunial’s "Us” This poem appears in the “Belonging” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations and example exam questions
Peckham Rye Lane - Amy Blakemore: Lesson
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Peckham Rye Lane - Amy Blakemore: Lesson

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Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Amy Blakemore’s "Peckham Rye Lane” This poem appears in the “Belonging” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations and example exam questions
Captain Cook - Letitia Elizabeth Landon: Lesson
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Captain Cook - Letitia Elizabeth Landon: Lesson

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Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Letitia Elizabeth Landon’s "Captain Cook (To My Brother)” This poem appears in the “Belonging” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations and example exam questions
Mild The Mist Upon The Hill - Emily Bronte: Lesson
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Mild The Mist Upon The Hill - Emily Bronte: Lesson

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Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Emily Bronte’s "Mild The Mist Upon The Hill” This poem appears in the “Belonging” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations and example exam questions
Sunday Dip - John Clare Lesson
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Sunday Dip - John Clare Lesson

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Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver John Clare’s "Sunday Dip” This poem appears in the “Belonging” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations and example exam questions
To My Sister - William Wordsworth Lesson
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To My Sister - William Wordsworth Lesson

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Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver William Wordsworth’s “To My Sister” This poem appears in the “Belonging” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations and example exam questions
Earthrise - Amanda Gorman Lesson Series
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Earthrise - Amanda Gorman Lesson Series

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A simple and easy-to-use set of lessons covering Amanda Gorman’s ‘Earthrise’. This works really well with Key Stage 3 pupils, particularly years 7 and 8 but could also work for year 6 as well. As this is an American poet, this resource would work well for 5th Grade, and the start of Middle School (6th-7th Grade) Resources include: 1 Powerpoint comprising of 6 lessons 6 Word Documents with poem sections to print
Destruction of Sennacherib - Byron: Lesson
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Destruction of Sennacherib - Byron: Lesson

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Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Lord Byron’s “The Destruction of Sennacherib” with supporting print-outs This poem appears in the “Conflict” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology. This lesson also provides an “unseen” poem for comparison with guided notes to help pupils practise their comparative skills. The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations, challenge exercises and example exam questions.
Belfast Confetti - Ciaran Carson: Lesson
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Belfast Confetti - Ciaran Carson: Lesson

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Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Ciaran Carson’s "Belfast Confetti” This poem appears in the “Conflict” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology. This lesson also provides an “unseen” poem for comparison with guided notes to help pupils practise their comparative skills. The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations, challenge exercises and example exam questions.
I Remember, I Remember - Thomas Hood: Lesson
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I Remember, I Remember - Thomas Hood: Lesson

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Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Thomas Hood’s "I Remember, I Remember” This poem appears in the “Belonging” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology. Also falls under the CCEA “Identity” Poetry Anthology The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations and example exam questions
My Mother's Kitchen - Choman Hardi: Lesson
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My Mother's Kitchen - Choman Hardi: Lesson

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Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Choman Hardi’s "My Mother’s Kitchen” This poem appears in the “Belonging” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations and example exam questions
Jamaican British - Raymond Antrobus: Lesson
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Jamaican British - Raymond Antrobus: Lesson

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Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Raymond Antrobus’ "Jamaican British (after Aaron Samuels)” This poem appears in the “Belonging” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations and example exam questions
A Christmas Carol Retrieval Questions
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A Christmas Carol Retrieval Questions

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14 Powerpoint slides totalling 70 questions to act as retrieval practice for A Christmas Carol. Answers are included in the notes section of each slide. The questions are sequenced to follow the chronological order of the novel so sits well alongside a scheme of work where you are reading the book in traditional fashion. Alongside plot questions, there are also a number of questions designed to provide lateral engagement with the language section of the English GCSE.
Merchant of Venice Allusions Challenge
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Merchant of Venice Allusions Challenge

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An advanced set of challenge questions for The Merchant of Venice based around allusions in the play. Teacher notes are provided. This task works well for high level GCSE or A Level pupils Allusions include: Book of Matthew: Jewish stance on kosher food Greek mythology: King Midas Greek mythology: Jason’s Golden Fleece
Charge of the Light Brigade - Tennyson: Lesson
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Charge of the Light Brigade - Tennyson: Lesson

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Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s "The Charge of the Light Brigade” with supporting print-outs This poem appears in the “Conflict” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology. This lesson also provides an “unseen” poem for comparison with guided notes to help pupils practise their comparative skills. The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations, challenge exercises and example exam questions.
Exposure -Wilfred Owen: Lesson
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Exposure -Wilfred Owen: Lesson

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Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Wilfred Owen’s "Exposure” This poem appears in the “Conflict” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology. This lesson also provides an “unseen” poem for comparison with guided notes to help pupils practise their comparative skills. The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations, challenge exercises and example exam questions.
The Émigrée - Carol Rumens: Lesson
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The Émigrée - Carol Rumens: Lesson

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Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Carol Rumen’s "The Émigrée” This poem appears in the “Belonging” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology. This poem also appears in the AQA GCSE Poetry Anthology. The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations and example exam questions
Half Caste - John Agard: Lesson
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Half Caste - John Agard: Lesson

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Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver John Agard’s "Half Caste” This poem appears in the “Conflict” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology. This lesson also provides an “unseen” poem for comparison with guided notes to help pupils practise their comparative skills. The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations, challenge exercises and example exam questions.
The Man He Killed - Thomas Hardy: Lesson
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The Man He Killed - Thomas Hardy: Lesson

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Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Thomas Hardy’s "The Man He Killed” with supporting print-outs This poem appears in the “Conflict” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology. This lesson also provides an “unseen” poem for comparison with guided notes to help pupils practise their comparative skills. The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations, challenge exercises and example exam questions.