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
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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
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COLERIDGE - KUBLA KHAN - PLAIN ENGLISH TRANSLATION
This line by line translation of “Kubla Khan” into plain, or more accessible English, is designed to support students in their understanding of the poem. It can be used as a standalone homework reading task, or as part of a lesson.
Placing this plain English version next to the original with produce a better learning experience, where students are truly able to appreciate the original for its use of language as they will now understand it.
Printable in colour and in black & white.
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SHAKESPEARE - MACBETH ACT 1 - ACT 5 - SENTENCE SCRAMBLE
The main events in Act1, Act 2, Act 3, Act 4 and Act 5 of Macbeth in 10 scrambed sentences respectively with unscrambled answers.
This resource will serve as a standalone, a starter activity or a lead- in to a storyboarding activity for a range of student levels. ALSO SUITABLE FOR HOME STUDY.
Once students unscramble the 10 sentences, they will have a good idea of the main events in Shakespeare’s play Macbeth.
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COLERIDGE - RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER - GRAPHIC ORGANISER
Supporting AO2 in KS5 Literature, this graphic organiser for STC’s “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” incorporates 18 quotes and analysis on the following themes:
Nature’s power and beauty
Supernatural and the Unknown
Guilt and redemtion
In all there are 18 quotes supporting various language devices used in the poem with an analysis for each quote.
The resource can be used as a standalone, or used for differentiation for essay writing or as part of an AO2 lesson.
TRAGEDY - KEATS-FULL ANNOTATIONS- ISABELLA, Or the Pot of Basil, & THE EVE OF ST AGNES
This resource is intended to support both teacher and student in the analysis of Keats’ poems Isabella, Or the Pot of Basil & The Eve of St. Agnes.
The resource includes:
Copies of the fully annotated poems
Blank copies of the poems for students to make their own annotations
Coversheets for the booklets
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KEATS - CREATIVE WRITING - THE EVE OF ST AGNES
This creative writing exercise encourages KS5 students to explore different aspects of Madeline’s character and provide them with an opportunity to bring their unique perspectives to the narrative in the poem.
Incl:
*7 different writing prompts
space for students to plan and write
*a sample response
The teacher is left to decide which style the students are to write in, depending on the learning objective of the task.
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A SHORT and Simple Reading Comprehension for LAP/SEN/Reluctant Readers with MCQ quiz.
Learn all about becoming a great swimmer.
Resource can be used as a standalone, intervention or differentiated support.
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THESE COMPREHENSIVE READING PASSAGES ARE SUPPORTED BY A RANGE OF COMPREHENSION QUIZZES - MCQ, T/F & FREE RESPONSE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
INCLUDED:
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
DICKENS - A CHRISTMAS CAROL
SWIMMING (SEN) FREE
OLYMPICS 2024
PARALYMPICS 2024 FREE
ST. GEORGE OF ENGLAND
ST. VALENTINE’S DAY
SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE THEATRE
EASTER - HISTORY OF THE EASTER EGG
WHAT’S AN ODE?
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TRAGEDY - KEATS - LAMIA I & II - DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
An insightful 24 page discussion workbook. Unpack the layers of the poem through thought-provoking questions that explore Lamia’s transformation, the symbolic richness, and the underlying themes.
The 24 page workbook features 13 carefully crafted questions designed to spark engaging discussions, complemented by ‘textual reference points’ that guide participants to specific lines in the poem.
Additionally, detailed responses offer comprehensive insights, providing a valuable resource for students.
Use these questions for in-depth discussions or as prompts for written analysis of Lamia’s character development in the poem.
** The specific points of reference may vary depending on the edition of the poem you are using, so it’s advisable to consult the version you have for precise reference points. **
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KEATS’ LAMIA I&II FULLY ANNOTATED
LAMIA DISCUSSION QUESTIONS WITH POSSIBLE ANSWERS
ALSO INCLUDED:
FREE : LAMIA CREATIVE WRITING ACTIVITY.
This 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.
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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.
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TRAGEDY - KEATS - THE EVE OF ST AGNES - DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Studying the character of Madeline in “The Eve of St. Agnes” is crucial for understanding the symbolic, thematic, and aesthetic elements of the poem, as well as for exploring broader issues related to Romantic literature and the representation of women in Keats’ works.
The 12 page workbook features 6 carefully crafted questions designed to spark engaging discussions, complemented by ‘textual reference points’ that guide participants to specific lines in the poem.
Additionally, detailed responses offer comprehensive insights, providing a valuable resource for students.
Use these questions for in-depth discussions or as prompts for written analysis of Madeline’s character development in the poem.
** The specific points of reference may vary depending on the edition of the poem you are using, so it’s advisable to consult the version you have for precise reference points. **
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These carefully crafted discussion questions encourage students to engage with the thematic, symbolic and aesthetic elements of the poems, as well as exploring broader issues related to Romantic literature and the representation of women in Keats’ works.
Included:
Lamia I&II
Isabella, or The Pot of Basil
The Eve of St. Agnes
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THIS COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE CONTAINS:
THE FULL ANNOTATION OF
LAMIA I&II
ISABELLA, OR THE POT OF BASIL
EVE OF ST. AGNES
AS WELL AS CAREFULLY CRAFTED DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING:
LAMIA I&II
EVE OF ST. AGNES
ISABELLA
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THE RESOURCE PROVIDES YOU WILL FULL ANNOTATIONS OF THE EVE OF ST AGNES POEM ALONGSIDE 6 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS, WITH ANSWERS.
ALSO INCLUDED:
CREATIVE WRITING TASK
** This creative writing exercise encourages KS5 students to explore different aspects of Madeline’s character and provide them with an opportunity to bring their unique perspectives to the narrative in the poem.**
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TEN SCRAMBLED SENTENCES THAT DESCRIBE THE CHARACTER OF BOB CRATCHIT, SCROOGE’S EMPLOYEE .
SUITABLE FOR LAP/SEN STUDENTS, ALTHOUGH COULD ALSO BE USED AS A STARTER ACTIVITY WITH MAPs TOO.
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10 scrambled sentences on the topic of Fred, Scrooge’s nephew.
Develop student’s knowledge of the character and practice sentence writing skills.
Can be used as a stand alone activity or as a starter for LAP/MAP students.
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A simple graphic organiser that explores the themes in Isabella, Or the Pot of Basil with language , quotes and analysis.
Themes:
Forbidden Love & Tragedy
Nature & Symbolism
Grief & Mourning
The resource can be used as a standalone or as part of a lesson, where supporting quotes for themes are being analysed and recorded.
There is also and empty graphic organiser for students to add their own entries.
Supports analysis of KEATS’ poem.
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AQA GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1 READING PRACTICE
AQA GCSE Reading Paper 1 Practice - “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
This AQA GCSE Reading Paper 1 practice delves into an excerpt from “The Yellow Wallpaper,” guiding students to extract details about a colonial mansion, analyze language nuances, and understand narrative structure.
Focused questions enhance key skills for the exam, including information extraction and language analysis. The nuanced passage structure prepares students for diverse text encounters, while evaluating dynamics between the narrator and John sharpens character relationship analysis—an essential for GCSE Reading Paper 1 success.
Includes Answers
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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.
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