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I have been teaching KS3/4 and 5 English (Language and Literature) since 2003. I was also responsible for English A1 (IBO) for over 8 years and during this time, I developed a variety of resources for different courses and year groups.

I have been teaching KS3/4 and 5 English (Language and Literature) since 2003. I was also responsible for English A1 (IBO) for over 8 years and during this time, I developed a variety of resources for different courses and year groups.
Murder Mystery
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Murder Mystery

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Resources include a Powerpoint presentation with a description of the victim, suspects and a series of clues. Confession worksheet will require pupils to put paragraphs in order to reveal the mystery. Teacher copy also included.
Political Speeches - English Language
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Political Speeches - English Language

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This unit of work includes all the elements and linguistic devices essential to a political speech. Pupils are asked to read different speeches, identify techniques and evaluate their effects. Pupils are also asked to write a political speech as a response to a national catastrophe, ensuring that they follow a specific structure and include elements discussed in lessons. Pupils must also complete an evaluation of their own work.
Creative Writing and Commentary - AS Level (WJEC)
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Creative Writing and Commentary - AS Level (WJEC)

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The powerpoint presentation prepares pupils to answer Section B of English Language and Literature AS Unit 1 (WJEC). It includes exam questions, support to prepare for the creative writing tasks and respective commentary. Assessment Objectives are specified for each task and a writing frame for the commentary is also provided.
Prose Study - Character Types
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Prose Study - Character Types

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This PPT guides students through the different types of characters (flat, round, dynamic, static) and how they can be interpreted. It introduces Jung’s archetypes and offers different perspectives on how characters can be seen as symbolic for different groups in society.
The Handmaid's Tale - Characters Overview
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The Handmaid's Tale - Characters Overview

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Lesson provides an overview of characters and respective groups, focusing on their description, function and symbolism. A language section on prefixes and suffixes is included to discuss the characterisation of Unwomen. Word document provides an overview of characters and respective description. Pupils are encouraged to reflect on the choice of names and their function in society.
"You Hated Spain", by Ted Hughes
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"You Hated Spain", by Ted Hughes

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Powerpoint with presentation on Ted Hughes' poem with contextual references, including extracts from Plath's journal and letters home. Some languages devices identified and evaluated. A good introduction to the poem "You Hated Spain".
The Handmaid's Tale - Introduction lesson
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The Handmaid's Tale - Introduction lesson

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Powerpoint with introductory lesson on "The Handmaid's Tale", by Margaret Atwood. Pupils discuss the topic "A Perfect World" before learning about Utopias, like Plato's "The Republic" and its organisation. PPT includes contextual information about Atwood's inspiration for the novel. Pupils to read and discuss chapter 1 of the novel, find quotes relevant to key issues raised by the text and plan an essay on the contrasting times presented in this section of the novel.
Writing Newspaper Articles
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Writing Newspaper Articles

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PPT explaining the difference between tabloids and broadsheets, including the different key elements of a news article. Pupils are encouraged to write their own newspaper article reporting an event from a fairytale of their choice.
Verbs - Grammar Focus
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Verbs - Grammar Focus

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A very detailed discussion of different types of verbs (dynamic, stative, transitive, intransitive, modal, phrasal, etc). This works well with English Language students or English Language and Literature students.
"Here", by R.S. Thomas - Link to "Dr Faustus"
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"Here", by R.S. Thomas - Link to "Dr Faustus"

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The first part of the lesson analyses the poem “Here” in detail and encourages the pupils to consider language, meaning and structure. The second part of the lesson encourages pupils to compare and contrast the persona in the poem to Dr Faustus (the character).
Narrators and Narrative Stance
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Narrators and Narrative Stance

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This presentation explains the different types of narrators as well as different styles of narrative. A good presentation to introduce the differences between omniscient and participant narrators. The terms covered include: Framed Narrative Linear Narrative Non-Linear Narrative Cyclical Narrative Free Indirect Discourse Different stages of narrative
"Birthday Letters" and "Ariel"
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"Birthday Letters" and "Ariel"

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The powerpoint guides pupils through the assessment objectives and provides a detailed essay plan to answer the GCE English Language and Literature A2 WJEC exam. "Birthday Letters", by Ted Hughes is the core text and "Ariel", by Sylvia Plath is the partner text.
"Cold Comfort Farm", by Stella Gibbons
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"Cold Comfort Farm", by Stella Gibbons

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A series of Powerpoint presentations on themes, characters and writing style. Resources were written for English Language and Literature AS and A2 Level, but also suitable for IB English Language and Literature lessons.