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TES Author. English teacher and Whole School Literacy Coordinator. Main knowledge - Shakespeare and plays in general.

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TES Author. English teacher and Whole School Literacy Coordinator. Main knowledge - Shakespeare and plays in general.
Talk for learning presentation/CPD
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Talk for learning presentation/CPD

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A powerpoint presentation and a set of resources that I have used to deliver CPD to secondary school teachers. It is an overview of what Talk for Learning is, how it supports the new curriculum and examples of cross-curricular activities.
Dracula Chapter 20
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Dracula Chapter 20

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OCR A Level Literature lesson on Dracula chapter 20, covering AO1/2/3/5 - especially wider reading and links to crticial theory. Thanks for looking :)
Candy's dog tension PEEL analysis/Model answer - Of Mice and Men
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Candy's dog tension PEEL analysis/Model answer - Of Mice and Men

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This resource is easily adaptable for differentiation. This PEEL table is a plan towards the following examination/assessment question PAGES 49-50 ‘He led the dog out into the darkness… faced the wall and fell silent.’ [shooting of Candy’s dog] How does Steinbeck create mood and atmosphere in this extract? The first page is the actual PEEL table in which you can add or take away as much support as your class will require. The AO's link to Edexcel as we, as an Academy, have brought the AO's down the key stage three. The second page is the examination question with a model answer to support pupils in considering how to structure their assessment and the level of analysis required.
Different types of writing - how to teach them!
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Different types of writing - how to teach them!

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This is a booklet I created for a CPD I led on 'Writing for meaning'. It features information and details for staff of how to teach different types of writing (transactional writing) - including example tasks they could ask pupils to complete based on the type of writing they want to include in their lessons.
Gothic Fiction Scheme of work - Key Stage 3 English
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Gothic Fiction Scheme of work - Key Stage 3 English

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A Gothic Fiction scheme of work for Key Stage 3 English. This five week scheme, which can be easily extended or shortened, comes with 4 lesson objectives for each week, differentiated tasks/homework for higher/middle/lower pupils, the differentiated outcomes for each of these pupils and assessment tasks too. Also attached is the booklet of extracts of which link to the page numbers on the scheme of work. Enjoy!
Shakespeare fact file - Blank
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Shakespeare fact file - Blank

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A blank fact file pupils can complete for homework or for a research lesson. Covers Shakespeares basic details, family life, school life, society at the time and working life. Easily adaptable too.
The Breadwinner Chapter 10 - Letter writing
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The Breadwinner Chapter 10 - Letter writing

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A lesson based on chapter 10 of The Breadwinner in which Parvana and a friend get a new job digging bones. Pupils read and discuss the chapter and answer questions based on the chapter. Following this pupils then review what makes an effective letter and create their own. Included are the example letters (informal and formal) and a writing frame in order to create their own. Used with lower ability year 8.
Capital letters - Key Stage 3 English
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Capital letters - Key Stage 3 English

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A literacy lesson for Key Stage 3 in which pupils practise their use of capital letters. This will test pupils prior knowledge of capital letters and how to recognise and use them within creative writing. Resource attached.
Hamlet key quote analysis table
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Hamlet key quote analysis table

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This A3 double sided table is to help pupils analyse key quotes from across all 5 acts. It requires the pupils to determine which scene the action is from, find a key quote to support that action and complete a language analysis for the quote they have found = what does it reveal? Key devices/techniques and impact on the reader.
Hamlet quote quiz - who said it?
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Hamlet quote quiz - who said it?

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Attached are two documents to test pupils on their recognition of who said key quotes in Hamlet, from across all five acts. The pupil version has just the quotes (3 pages worth) and they have to annotate whom they believe said the quote; as an extension pupils could also annotate the significance of the quotes in relation to language devices and themes. The teacher version has the answers. Many thanks!
Everybody Reading in class
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Everybody Reading in class

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Here is a bundle of form time activities for ERIC - Everybody Reading In Class. These powerpoints/articles are for pupils to have the chance to discuss non fiction articles and practice key speaking and listening skills. More will be uploaded when created - usually fortnightly.
Persuasive speech - Should an audience really be afraid of the Witches?
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Persuasive speech - Should an audience really be afraid of the Witches?

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A lesson in which pupils cover what is meant by the IPERSUADE devices used for a persuasive speech. This speech links to the pupil's study of Macbeth and towards the question 'Should a Jacobean audience really be afraid of the Witches?' This gives pupils the opportunity to practice their AO5/6 skills for English language and mixing their AO1/3 skills for Literature. This was a really engaging activity and pupils loved arguing their point of view on the issue.
Spotting persuasive devices in a speech
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Spotting persuasive devices in a speech

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These two worksheets go hand in hand and can be used in any year group depending on ability. Pupils needs to read the speech by Martin Luther King and decide where they can label the persuasive devices. It also required pupils to define the devices first. A great add on to any lesson or as intervention piece. Many thanks :)
The Right Word - Imtiaz Dharker
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The Right Word - Imtiaz Dharker

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A double lesson (2 x 1hr) on the The Right Word by Imtiaz Dharker. Big Focus on the use of semantic fields. Aimed towards KS3 but can be easily adapted. Many thanks!
Gothic Fiction Key Stage Three
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Gothic Fiction Key Stage Three

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A really short scheme of work on Gothic Fiction. All lessons are linked to APP skills, as we still use them in my current academy, and cover both reading and writing skills. Have included some resources that do not feature within the actual lessons but you mind find useful for future/other planning.
Spelling booklets - whole school - term one
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Spelling booklets - whole school - term one

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Based on the look, say, cover, write, check system, this booklet is Term one of three which will take spellings tests throughout the entire academic year. Each week has a different topic and gives pupils three chances to check their spellings of each word. Also attached are the spelling slips for the first six weeks of this terms booklet, in order for your print the weeks' spellings out and give them to pupils a week before their test. They are fairly easy to create following on from week six. The booklet also allows you to easily keep track of scores with a big score counter in the corner and allows an observer to recognise whether you have awarded commendations/merits (whatever you use!)
Lady Macbeth change in persona assessment plan
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Lady Macbeth change in persona assessment plan

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This PEEL table plan is an easily adaptable resource. The assessment is based on the change we read in regards to Lady Macbeth's changes in her persona throughout Macbeth. The first page is the actual PEEL table, which you can differentiate to any extent you wish. The second page is a Lady Macbeth quotation page explaining her changes and key quotes that represent these changes - this allows pupils to recognise her changes easily and also select and comment on key quotes. The AO's link to Edexcel English Literature (9-1) and, again, can easily be adapted to your course.
Spelling booklet - Term 3 - Whole School Literacy
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Spelling booklet - Term 3 - Whole School Literacy

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Based on the look, say, cover, write, check system, this booklet is Term three of three which will take spellings tests throughout the entire academic year. Each week has a different topic and gives pupils three chances to check their spellings of each word. The booklet also allows you to easily keep track of scores with a big score counter in the corner and allows an observer to recognise whether you have awarded commendations/merits (whatever you use!)