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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.
'Wuthering Heights' lesson 12 - chapters 11, 12 and the use of opposition and contrast
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'Wuthering Heights' lesson 12 - chapters 11, 12 and the use of opposition and contrast

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Planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted. This lesson focuses on chapters 11 and 12 as well as taking in an in-depth look at oppositions and contrasts (particularly in regard to Heathcliff and Edgar - but also internally within singular characters), as well as investigating Cathy as a complex character. The lesson uses interactive learning, discussion, video clips, questions and a quote worksheet.
'Wuthering Heights' lesson 17 - chapters 20 to 25, key motifs and repetitions
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'Wuthering Heights' lesson 17 - chapters 20 to 25, key motifs and repetitions

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Planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted. This lesson focuses on chapters 20-25 of the novel as well as considering the significance of key motifs of food and letters/learning in these chapters. This is approached by small-group discussion and collaboration and then fed-back whole class. Students then consider chapter 23 and annotate key quotes focusing on their knowledge of key motifs, semantic fields, Cathy 2 and Linton and their links to other characters. Students are asked to consider the repetitions of Cathy/Catherine and Heathcliff/Linton and to analyse a key passage in relation to this. Students finish with considering other key repetitions and resemblances ready for the next lesson.
Ted Hughes example essays - 'Cadenza', 'A Memory' and 'October Dawn'
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Ted Hughes example essays - 'Cadenza', 'A Memory' and 'October Dawn'

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Initially written as guideline examples for AS English Literature (Cambridge syllabus) students, but could be adapted for other key stages and examining bodies. 3 separate, full-length essays. Useful also for teachers considering Ted Hughes' other poems and coming to an understanding of some of the themes and language devices in the poem.
Conflict Poetry: 'Belfast Confetti'
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Conflict Poetry: 'Belfast Confetti'

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Written for Year 10 students preparing for iGCSE CIE English Literature coursework. This lesson explores the poem 'Belfast Confetti' in a very engaging and interactive manner. It involves links to video stimulus, group annotation, reading aloud activities to encourage reflection on rhythm and pace and questions. The lesson is very active and is part of a SOW on conflict poetry for coursework; please see my other resources for these. I am a new seller and would very much 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.
Seamus Heaney - 'Follower' poem
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Seamus Heaney - 'Follower' poem

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Planned for the poem from the ‘Poems Deep and Dangerous’ Cambridge iGCSE anthology. PPT with instructions, blank copies of the poems and fun and interactive worksheets and activities are all included. I am a new contributor and would really appreciate any feedback and reviews you could give. Thank you!
Tennessee Williams' 'Sweet Bird of Youth' lesson 8 - Act 2.2
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Tennessee Williams' 'Sweet Bird of Youth' lesson 8 - Act 2.2

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Fully resourced lesson for exploring the characterisation of Act 2.2 in ‘Sweet Bird of Youth’. The lesson includes a PPT with notes for lesson plan and focuses on key images and quotations, the development of Chance, the way the play is based up Cinderella myth and an exploration of the key theme of identity. There are worksheets, further reading, activities and detailed notes throughout. Originally planned for an Cambridge International AS group, this could easily be adapted for other syllabuses and age groups. I would really appreciate any feedback.
An Introduction to War Poetry
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An Introduction to War Poetry

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Written for Year 10 students preparing for iGCSE CIE English Literature Coursework. This lesson explores what 'conflict' is and how students perceive it. It involves lots of group discussion, individual contemplation and stimulation from pictures and poems as a starting point for student understanding on the theme. The lesson is very active and leads onto lessons which each focus on different conflict poems; please see my other resources for these. I am a new seller and would very much 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.
Tennessee Williams' 'Sweet Bird of Youth' lesson 6 - characterisation and an initial look at Act 2.1
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Tennessee Williams' 'Sweet Bird of Youth' lesson 6 - characterisation and an initial look at Act 2.1

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Fully resourced lesson for exploring the characterisation of Act 1 in ‘Sweet Bird of Youth’. The lesson includes a PPT with notes for lesson plan and focuses on general essay questions, character analysis and our expectaions for Act 2.1. There is clear guidance on what the examiner will be looking for, worksheets and detailed notes throughout. Originally planned for an Cambridge International AS group, this could easily be adapted for other syllabuses and age groups. I would really appreciate any feedback.
Elizabeth Jennings - 'One Flesh' poem
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Elizabeth Jennings - 'One Flesh' poem

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Planned for the poem from the ‘Poems Deep and Dangerous’ Cambridge iGCSE anthology. PPT with instructions, blank copies of the poems and fun and interactive worksheets and activities are all included. I am a new contributor and would really appreciate any feedback and reviews you could give. Thank you!
An Introduction to The Gothic for A-level
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An Introduction to The Gothic for A-level

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Designed as an Introductory lesson for Cambridge A2 specification for ‘Wuthering Heights’, this lesson is general enough to be used as an introduction to any gothic text and can easily be adapted for KS4. The lesson comes with links to music and clips, stations and questions to prompt and guide students and worksheets.
Full Punctuation Overview Lesson
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Full Punctuation Overview Lesson

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A lesson which revisits and revises all the punctuation marks and their uses. Includes fun and interactive activities for each. A great stand-alone, revision, or cover lesson which can be adapted for a wide range of students.
Conflict Poetry: 'Out of the Blue' by Simon Armitage
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Conflict Poetry: 'Out of the Blue' by Simon Armitage

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Written for Year 10 students preparing for iGCSE CIE English Literature coursework. This lesson explores the poem 'Out of the Blue' in a very engaging and interactive manner. It involves links to video stimulus, alphabetical starter and detailed questions. The lesson is part of a SOW on conflict poetry for coursework; please see my other resources for these. I am a new seller and would very much appreciate any feedback!
'Wuthering Heights' - lesson 2, chapter 2
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'Wuthering Heights' - lesson 2, chapter 2

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Planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted. This lesson focuses around chapter 2 of the novel and Lockwood as a narrator. The lesson includes close language analysis, the role and function of narrators in prose and seminar style questioning.
'My Antonia' lesson 1 - context (Cambridge iGCSE)
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'My Antonia' lesson 1 - context (Cambridge iGCSE)

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This lesson was designed for the Cambridge iGCSE specification but could easily be adapted for other stages and syllabuses. The lesson is an introduction to Willer Cather's 'My Antonia' and focuses on the context of the novel, including Westward Expansion, the Frontier, the American Dream and immigration. The lesson is interactive in discussion with several sound and video clips and also includes differentiation.
Chris Banks - 'The Gift' Poem
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Chris Banks - 'The Gift' Poem

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Planned for the poem from the ‘Poems Deep and Dangerous’ Cambridge iGCSE anthology. PPT with instructions, blank copies of the poems and fun and interactive worksheets and activities are all included. I am a new contributor and would really appreciate any feedback and reviews you could give. Thank you!