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Maitland English Language Arts

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I teach S1-S6 in Scotland. I make supported, helpful resources for a wide range of literature and language. My aim is functional resources with a variety of activities, with attractive presentation. I use everything I make in my classroom and I am working hard to engage pupils with my resources.

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I teach S1-S6 in Scotland. I make supported, helpful resources for a wide range of literature and language. My aim is functional resources with a variety of activities, with attractive presentation. I use everything I make in my classroom and I am working hard to engage pupils with my resources.
A Streetcar Named Desire - ACTIVE REVISION TASKS - Higher English
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A Streetcar Named Desire - ACTIVE REVISION TASKS - Higher English

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Designed for Higher English Students after the play has been taught. Worked really well and pupils enjoyed their experiences. Three active learning tasks: 1. Visual collage of images 2. Creating a class poem that develops understanding of character and theme 3. Drama task using freeze frames to get pupils out of their seats to retell the story using physical imagery Examples and prompts included.
Sunset Song Revision Notes Higher English Textual Analysis
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Sunset Song Revision Notes Higher English Textual Analysis

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23 pages - revision notes for Sunset Song, used to reinforced teaching of the novel. This covers key themes, key moments and important aspects of character. It also includes important quotations. Written in pupil friendly language and attractively presented to help pupils prepare for Paper 2: Textual Analysis.
The Sniper Unit of Work
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The Sniper Unit of Work

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Full unit of work on the short story 'The Sniper' by Liam O'Flaherty. Supported PPT to lead pupils through critical essay. Unit designed and used many times successfully with S3 and National 4/3. Added support sheets for less able pupils.
Higher Close Reading Practice Paper
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Higher Close Reading Practice Paper

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Fully adapted past paper (new Higher style) with complete marking scheme (JET). * PPT models every question type and example answers * PPT includes advice on how to answer final question * Self evaluation tools * Advice and tips on how to answer Higher Close Reading
Higher Analysis & Evaluation Strategy Booklet
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Higher Analysis & Evaluation Strategy Booklet

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Strategies to help pupils access question types at Higher level. Two single passages to help with skills. Examples for each type of question. A full resource to teach close reading - I will create model answer PPTs to match this booklet.
The Great Gatsby - Unit of Work  Chapter 1-5
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The Great Gatsby - Unit of Work Chapter 1-5

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Lessons for each chapter, with PPTs and core booklets. Summaries, cloze passages, key quotes explained, concept cartoons, true or false, pupil and teacher copies of all work. Gatsby party planning. Chapters 1-5 resources included for teaching.