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With 16 years of experience as an English teacher, preceded by a 5-year tenure as a graduate librarian, I've had the privilege of teaching and working with all key stages and abilities. I take pride in developing original and high-quality resources. Should you have any specific requests, please feel free to reach out. wildpoppyfieldsart@gmail.com AT x

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With 16 years of experience as an English teacher, preceded by a 5-year tenure as a graduate librarian, I've had the privilege of teaching and working with all key stages and abilities. I take pride in developing original and high-quality resources. Should you have any specific requests, please feel free to reach out. wildpoppyfieldsart@gmail.com AT x
GCSE / IGCSE  9-1 SHAKESPEARE-ANALYTICAL COMPREHENSION-HAMLET-TO BE OR NOT TO BE
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GCSE / IGCSE 9-1 SHAKESPEARE-ANALYTICAL COMPREHENSION-HAMLET-TO BE OR NOT TO BE

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SHAKESPEARE’S Hamlet’s “To be, or not to be” soliloquy comprehensive resource. INCLUDED Reading Passage: analysis of the soliloquy that focuses on Hamlet’s internal conflict and themes of life and death. MCQs: to assess comprehension and key aspects of the passage. Discussion Qs: to encourage critical thinking and class discussion Creative Task: A modern monologue writing task, connecting Hamlet’s themes to contemporary issues like academic pressure and social media. This resource makes Shakespeare’s themes relevant and accessible to today’s students: Supports diverse learning styles Promotes analytical and creative skills Ideal for classroom use and exam preparation AT x
GCSE / IGCSE 9 - 1 AUSTEN- COMPREHENSION - TIMELESS AUTHOR FOR MODERN READERS
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GCSE / IGCSE 9 - 1 AUSTEN- COMPREHENSION - TIMELESS AUTHOR FOR MODERN READERS

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NON-FICTION READING PASSAGE - JANE AUSTEN - A TIMELESS AUTHOR FOR MODERN READERS EXPLORES THE LIFE, CRAFT AND VIEWS OF AUSTEN, AND THE RELEVANCE OF HER WRITTEN WORK TODAY. FOR STUDY ALONGSIDE AUSTEN’S FICTION OR TO CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY. INCLUDED: NON- FICTION PASSAGE MCQS X 10 DISCUSSION QS X 3 CREATIVE TASK: MODERNISING AUSTEN ANSWERS AT x
AQA GCSE PAPER 1 - READING PRACTICE - X  6
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AQA GCSE PAPER 1 - READING PRACTICE - X 6

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AQA GCSE LANGUAGE PAPER 1 READING -These SIX AQA GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1 Reading Practice workbooks can be bundled into one to encourage students to study independently or they can be used with the whole class as practice for the PAPER 1 EXAM. READING EXTRACTS: KINGSLEY - THE WATER BABIES JAMES - THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY WILDE - THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY LONDON - THE CALL OF THE WILD GILMAN - THE YELLOW WALLPAPER DOYLE - THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES AT x
KINGSLEY - AQA GCSE PAPER 1 READING - THE WATER BABIES (1889)
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KINGSLEY - AQA GCSE PAPER 1 READING - THE WATER BABIES (1889)

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AQA GCSE PAPER 1 READING PRACTICE - CHARLES KINGSLEY - THE WATER BABIES. This carefully chosen passage from the opening of the book, skilfully portrays the struggles and aspirations of Tom, the 10 year old chimney-sweep, while highlighting his resilience, dreams for a better future, and complex interactions. It offers ample analytical opportunities for examining themes, language and structure. AT x
AQA GCSE 9 - 1  PAPER 1 READING X 2 & PAPER 2 READING/WRITING X 2
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AQA GCSE 9 - 1 PAPER 1 READING X 2 & PAPER 2 READING/WRITING X 2

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AQA GCSE LANGUAGE PAPER 1 & PAPER 2 (Q4) READING - THIS COMPACT BUNDLED RESOURCE OFFERS READING PRACTICE FOR : AQA GCSE PAPER 1 - READING X 2 * WILDE - PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY * KINGSLEY - WATER BABIES AQA GCSE PAPER 2 - READING/WRITING X2 * WILDE - PRISON LETTER * SUFFRAGE - EQULITY AT x
SHAKESPEARE - ROMEO & JULIET - SENTENCE SCRAMBLE - PLOT SUMMARY
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SHAKESPEARE - ROMEO & JULIET - SENTENCE SCRAMBLE - PLOT SUMMARY

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This FREE printable resource will serve as a standalone, a starter or a lead in to a storyboarding activity for a range of student levels. Once students unscramble the 10 sentences, they will have a good idea of the main events of the plot of ROMEO & JULIET. Included: 10 scrambled sentences Answers AT x
AQA GCSE PAPER 1 - READING PRACTICE  X 3
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AQA GCSE PAPER 1 - READING PRACTICE X 3

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These three AQA GCSE Reading Practice workbooks can be bundled into one to encourage students to study independently or they can be used with the whole class as practice for Paper 1 in the AQA GCSE English Language exam. READING EXTRACTS: LONDON - THE CALL OF THE WILD GILMAN - THE YELLOW WALLPAPER JAMES - THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY AT x
AQA GCSE PAPER 1 - READING PRACTICE  X 2
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AQA GCSE PAPER 1 - READING PRACTICE X 2

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These TWO AQA GCSE Reading Practice workbooks can be bundled into one to encourage students to study independently or they can be used with the whole class as practice for Paper 1 in the AQA GCSE English Language exam. READING EXTRACTS: LONDON - THE CALL OF THE WILD JAMES - THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY AT x
GCSE 9 - 1 COMPREHENSION - LEFTOVERS - SCRAPS INTO TASTY MEALS
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GCSE 9 - 1 COMPREHENSION - LEFTOVERS - SCRAPS INTO TASTY MEALS

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In this resource, students will learn 10 ways to turn leftovers into tasty meals, ideal for tight budgets during a recession. They’ll test their knowledge with True/False statements and engage in a discussion before getting creative with a written cooking task. Included: reading passage true/false statements discussion questions creative writing task answers AT x
OLYMPICS/SPORT COMPREHENSION X 8
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OLYMPICS/SPORT COMPREHENSION X 8

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OLYMPICS 2024/SPORT READING COMPREHENSION WORKBOOKS. INCLUDED: Paris Olympics 2024 Olympic Rings Paris 1924 – 2024 Parisian Booksellers Olympic Stories: Eddie the Eagle Jesse Owens Abebe Bikila Women in Sport - Katherine Switzer - first woman to run a marathon **Customised bundled resources on request. ** AT x wildpoppyfieldsart@gmail.com - # TES BUNDLE REQUEST
GCSE/IGCSE 9-1 PARIS 2024 - COMPREHENSION - OLYMPICS PAST AND PRESENT
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GCSE/IGCSE 9-1 PARIS 2024 - COMPREHENSION - OLYMPICS PAST AND PRESENT

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READING COMPREHENSION WORKBOOKS - EXPLORE BOTH THE PAST AND THE PRESENT OLYMPICS IN THIS COMPACT BUNDLE. Included: SYMBOLISM AND EVOLUTION OF THE OLYMPIC RINGS OLYMPIC STORIES - EDDIE THE EAGLE - THE FIRST BRITISH SKI JUMPER TO REPRESENT BRITAIN IN THE OLYMPICS. (1988) PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS AT x
AQA GCSE PAPER 1 - READING PRACTICE - X 3
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AQA GCSE PAPER 1 - READING PRACTICE - X 3

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These three AQA GCSE Reading Practice workbooks can be bundled into one to encourage students to study independently or they can be used with the whole class as practice for Paper 1 in the AQA GCSE English Language exam. READING EXTRACTS: LONDON - THE CALL OF THE WILD JAMES - THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY DOYLE - THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES AT x
KS5 TRAGEDY - KEATS - FULL ANNOTATION-DISCUSSION - CREATIVE TASK - LAMIA I & II
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KS5 TRAGEDY - KEATS - FULL ANNOTATION-DISCUSSION - CREATIVE TASK - LAMIA I & II

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TRAGEDY - KEATS - LAMIA I&II POEM ANNOTATION *ANNOTATIONS OF KEATS’ LAMIA I & II POEMS 13 CAREFULLY CRAFTED DISCUSSION QUESTIONS, WITH ANSWERS. PLUS *CREATIVE WRITING TASK **The activity encourages students to reflect the themes of allure, desire, and temptation from the original poem while re-imagining Lamia’s experiences in a modern context. ** Through this exercise, students engage in creative storytelling, connecting timeless themes with a contemporary setting, offering a fresh perspective on a classical literary character. AT x
AQA GCSE PAPER 1 - READING PRACTICE - X 3
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AQA GCSE PAPER 1 - READING PRACTICE - X 3

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These THREE AQA GCSE Reading Practice workbooks can be bundled into one to encourage students to study independently or they can be used with the whole class as practice for Paper 1 in the AQA GCSE English Language exam. READING EXTRACTS: LONDON - THE CALL OF THE WILD GILMAN - THE YELLOW WALLPAPER DOYLE - THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES AT x
KS5 TRAGEDY - KEATS - ANNOTATION - DISCUSSION - CREATIVE TASK - ISABELLA, OR THE POT OF BASIL
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KS5 TRAGEDY - KEATS - ANNOTATION - DISCUSSION - CREATIVE TASK - ISABELLA, OR THE POT OF BASIL

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TRAGEDY - KEATS - ISABELLA, OR THE POT OF BASIL THE RESOURCE PROVIDES YOU WITH FULL ANNOTATIONS OF THE POEM ISABELLA, OR THE POT OF BASIL 10 CAREFULLY CRAFTED DISCUSSION QUESTIONS, WITH ANSWERS. ALSO INCLUDED: CREATIVE TASK **The student’s task is to create a visual representation or artistic interpretation of the basil plant as a symbol in “Isabella; Or the Pot of Basil.” Students will need to consider: LOVE, GRIEF, REMEMBRANCE AND CONTRAST. ** The Brief specifies exactly what students need to consider in order to achieve the finished product. The goal is to create a piece that not only visually represents the symbolism in the poem but also communicates the emotional depth and complexity associated with the basil plant in “Isabella; Or the Pot of Basil.” A summary and brief explanation of the themes in the poem is also included. AT X
SHAKESPEARE - CHARACTER  SCRAMBLE - ROMEO & JULIET
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SHAKESPEARE - CHARACTER SCRAMBLE - ROMEO & JULIET

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SHAKESPEARE - MAIN CHARACTERS IN ROMEO & JULIET - SENTENCE SCRAMBLES - With this resource students explore the relationships between the characters in Romeo & Juliet, who’s related to whom and their characteristics. After students have completed the sentence scramble, they could create a relationship FAMILY TREE on a large piece of A3 or A2 paper and present their findings to the class. Included: SCRAMBLED SENTENCES FOR A WHOLE CAST OF MAIN CHARACTERS UNSCRAMBLED ANSWERS AT x
SHAKESPEARE TRAGEDY -  COMPREHENSION  X 4  II
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SHAKESPEARE TRAGEDY - COMPREHENSION X 4 II

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Develop necessary reading skills whilst exploring England’s most famous playwright. Learn about: the enduring legacy of the Bard - a free resource but included here so you don’t miss out. :) the Globe theatre exploring tragedies Macbeth Sentence Scramble Customised bundled resources on request. AT x wildpoppyfieldsart@gmail.com