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I teach English Literature in the Seychelles and so follow the Cambridge specifications for iGCSE and A-level. I like to chose texts which are a little different for my students, and often this means there are initially very few pre-made resources available online. I try to focus on helping students memorise key quotes and internalise writing structures where possible; thus quotes sheets, 20 in 10s and example essay responses feature very highly in my resources.

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I teach English Literature in the Seychelles and so follow the Cambridge specifications for iGCSE and A-level. I like to chose texts which are a little different for my students, and often this means there are initially very few pre-made resources available online. I try to focus on helping students memorise key quotes and internalise writing structures where possible; thus quotes sheets, 20 in 10s and example essay responses feature very highly in my resources.
'Measure for Measure' A-level Revision Booklet
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'Measure for Measure' A-level Revision Booklet

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A revision booklet put together for Cambridge A-level students on Shakespeare's 'Measure for Measure'. This resource could be adapted for GCSE or another syllabus. The booklet includes: - detailed act by act plot synopsis - character lists - links and details of useful websites for revision - contextual information - several further reading articles from the British Library and elsewhere - key terms for the exam table - detailed explanatory notes on key themes - key symbols and motifs - key quotes for analysis - a wide range of critical opinions on the text (as required for A2 study) - some example questions - planning an essay template - key analytical vocabulary for essay writing
iGCSE English Language - introduction to narrative writing
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iGCSE English Language - introduction to narrative writing

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Originally written for iGCSE students but could be used and adapted for other syllabus and age range. This lesson is an introduction to narrative writing and walks students through the different between narrative and description, exploring the conventions through examples, actives and Disney's short 'The Paperman'.
'Praise Song for my Mother' poem by Grace Nichols
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'Praise Song for my Mother' poem by Grace Nichols

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Full lesson PPT and resources for 'Praise Song for My Mother'. Includes group activities, discussion questions, interactive classroom tasks and analysis questions. Originally planned for Y9/10 unseen poetry but could easily be adapted.
Tennessee Williams' 'Sweet Bird of Youth' - context lesson
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Tennessee Williams' 'Sweet Bird of Youth' - context lesson

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Fully resourced lesson for exploring the context of 'Sweet Bird of Youth'. The lesson includes a PPT with notes for lesson plan, extensive context sheets which explain The American Dream, racism in the South, modern plays and Tennessee Williams' life. A timeline activity for context is also included. Originally planned for an Cambridge International AS group, this could easily be adapted for other syllabuses and age groups. Lots of the context activities could also be used for other Tennessee Williams plays. I'm a new seller and would really appreciate any feedback.
'Wuthering Heights' lesson 7 - setting and Thrushcross Grange
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'Wuthering Heights' lesson 7 - setting and Thrushcross Grange

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Planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted. This lesson focuses on a revisit to chapter 6 and asks students to consolidate their understanding of setting, paying particular attention to the novel's portrayal of ThrushCross Grange. The lesson includes close language analysis of chapter 6, questions for discussion/response and a starter based around the connotations of names.
Tennessee Williams' 'Sweet Bird of Youth' lesson 9 - Act 3
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Tennessee Williams' 'Sweet Bird of Youth' lesson 9 - Act 3

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Fully resourced lesson for exploring Act 3 in ‘Sweet Bird of Youth’. The lesson includes a PPT with notes for lesson plan and focuses on the last scene, essay planning and key themes. There is clear guidance on what the examiner will be looking for, worksheets and detailed teacher notes throughout. Originally planned for a Cambridge International AS group, this could easily be adapted for other syllabuses and age groups. I would really appreciate any feedback.
'Wuthering Heights' lesson 18 - chapters 26, 27, 28, repetitions and Heathcliff as Byronic hero
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'Wuthering Heights' lesson 18 - chapters 26, 27, 28, repetitions and Heathcliff as Byronic hero

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Planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted. This lesson focuses on chapters 26-28 of the novel as well as taking in an in-depth look at repetitions in the novel and why Bronte uses this as a device in the novel. The lesson mainly focus around Heathcliff and to what extent we can read him as merely 'villainous', or whether this reading is problematised by context or the fact that he is Byronic hero. The lesson resources include key quotations, class discussion, example essays, points for reflection and video clips.
'Small Island' revision booklet for AS English Language
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'Small Island' revision booklet for AS English Language

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Originally written for AS Literature students of Cambridge, this revision booklet includes plot summary, discussion of the structure, notes on key symbols/motifs, character quotes, key devices and sample essay questions (as well as a sample response). There is space in the back for students to make detailed notes on key themes.
Merchant of Venice Revision Resources iGCSE
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Merchant of Venice Revision Resources iGCSE

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Revision resources for the Cambridge GCSE specification. Resources include quotations, example essays, sample mock questions, context about Elizabethan women and worksheets. Can be adapted for other syllabuses and key stages.
Tennessee Williams' 'Sweet Bird of Youth' lesson 2 - context and opening
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Tennessee Williams' 'Sweet Bird of Youth' lesson 2 - context and opening

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Fully resourced lesson for exploring the context and opening of 'Sweet Bird of Youth'. The lesson includes a PPT with notes for lesson plan, worksheets, extracts and prompts for close language analysis and references to other contextual materials appropriate to the text. There is much focus on close language analysis and the critical vocabulary needed for A-level English, as well as drama as a text type. Originally planned for an Cambridge International AS group, this could easily be adapted for other syllabuses and age groups. I'm a new seller and would really appreciate any feedback.
'Wuthering Heights' lesson 8 - chapter 7 and the theme of love
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'Wuthering Heights' lesson 8 - chapter 7 and the theme of love

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Planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted. This lesson focuses on chapter 7 and different forms of love. It includes links to several music videos about love and asks students to consider different forms. It then extends this with questions to ask students to consider Cathy and Heathcliff's love and how this manifests itself in the novel.
'The Thought Fox' poem by Ted Hughes
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'The Thought Fox' poem by Ted Hughes

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Activities and full lesson outline for 'The Thought Fox'. The lesson was planned originally for Y9/10 students for unseen poetry, but could easily be adapted. Includes full powerpoint, poem, worksheets and resources.
A2 'Death of a Salesman' Revision Booklet
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A2 'Death of a Salesman' Revision Booklet

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A revision booklet which I put together for A2 students studying the Cambridge A-level syllabus. Please see my paid resources for quotes, motif sheets and other more personalised revision sheets which I attach at the back of the booklet.
Adichie's 'Americanah!' - Context Lesson
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Adichie's 'Americanah!' - Context Lesson

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Originally planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted for other syllabuses and age ranges. Lesson includes PowerPoint with teacher notes, worksheets and video clips. Please see my other lessons for worksheets, quotes etc. on the novel itself.