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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NON-FICTION -SPORTS - INVICTUS GAMES - READING COMPREHENSION WORKBOOK - The Invictus games, for those involved, ( participants, spectators, sponsors and volunteers) are a journey of resilience, camaraderie, and empowerment.
Students will explore the inspiring world of the Invictus Games with this informative and engaging resource. They will begin with a reading passage about the Games, followed by thought-provoking multiple-choice questions and reflective free-response prompts.
Students will then bring the games to life by stepping into roles with heartwarming role-play scenarios. The teacher notes will guide facilitation, ensuring meaningful discussions and insights.
A creative writing task will give students the opportunity to consolidate their knowledge of the games and explore the impact this learning has had on their perception of the Games.
Answers to MCQs and Free Response Qs
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NON-FICTION - READING COMPREHENSION WORKBOOK - Explore Charles Shaw’s narrative of life in the Wolstanton & Burslem Union Workhouse - contextual link to Scrooge’s attitude towards the poor in Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.”
Included:
Non-fiction letter from a 19th Century workhouse
MCQs x 5
Free Response Questions x 8
Discussion Questions x 3
Also included a creative writing task - a reflective journal from Scrooge’s perspective.
These focused questions analyse societal attitudes towards poverty, empathy, and social justice, fostering critical thinking and historical empathy.
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AQA GCSE LANGUAGE PAPER 1 READING - This comprehension paper for reading practice focuses on the essential reading skills required for the AQA GCSE Language Paper 1.
Includes:
a 600-word excerpt from Oscar Wilde’s " The Picture of Dorian Gray’
free response questions
answers
The resource can be used as a standalone reading comprehension or exam revision lesson, cover lesson or an independent homework task.
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OLYMPICS 2024 - 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 - WILMA RUDOLPH - WHO OVERCAME GREAT ADVERSITY TO NOT ONLY TAKE PART BUT ALSO TO BECOME THE FIRST AMERICAN WOMAN TO WIN 3 GOLD MENDALS IN A SINGLE OLYMPIC GAMES
PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS
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OLYMPICS 2024 - 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 - MOHAMED ALI, NOT ONLY A HEAVYWEIGHT BOXER AND AN OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST BUT ALSO A CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST.
PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS
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OLYMPICS 2024 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 - JESSE OWENS - MULTI MEDAL WINNER IN THE 1936 SUMMER OLYMPICS IN BERLIN, GERMANY
PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS
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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
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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- ABEBE BIKILA: AFRICA’S FIRST OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST
PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS
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READING COMPRHENSION WORKBOOKS - EXPLORE BOTH THE PAST AND THE PRESENT OLYMPICS IN THIS COMPACT BUNDLE.
Included:
SYMBOLISM AND EVOLUTION OF THE OLYMPIC RINGS
OLYMPIC STORIES - LINFORD CHRISTIE - BRITAIN’S FASTEST EVER SPRINTER
PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS
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INCLUDED:
TEEN MENTAL HEALTH - COMPREHENSION - DISCUSSION - CREATIVE TASK
OLYMPICS-COMPREHENSION-PARIS 2024
CULTURE-COMPRENSION WORKBOOK-SHAPING OUR DAILY LIVES
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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
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AUSTEN - PRIDE & PREJUDICE - CHARACTER PERSPECTIVES - FICTIONAL DIARY ENTRIES - DARCY & BINGLEY.
INCLUDED:
TWO FICTIONAL REFLECTIVE DIARY ENTRIES - ON DARCY & BINGLEY’S ENCOUNTERS WITH ELIZABETH AND JANE BENNET
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
REFLECTIVE WRITING TASK
ANSWERS
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AQA KS5 - ASPECTS OF TRAGEDY-ISABELLA, OR THE POT OF BASIL-10 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS-INCL:
*CHARACTER DYNAMICS
*MORAL DILEMMAS
*NARRATIVE PERSPECTIVE
*LITERARY INFLUENCES
*LANGUAGE AND STYLE
*READER RESPONSE
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OLYMPICS 2024 - READING COMPREHENSION - PARISIAN BOOKSELLERS
Paris 2024 Olympics Controversy - Bookseller Clash. Explore tradition vs. security, cultural heritage, and global event challenges. Ideal for teachers and students.
This comprehensive teaching resource delves into the clash surrounding the relocation of historic bookseller stalls during the Games.
Unpack critical themes such as cultural heritage, global event challenges, and the delicate balance between tradition and modernization.
Engage your students with in-depth analysis using four levels of engaging questions. Foster critical thinking, cultural awareness, and debate in your classroom.
An ideal resource for history, social studies, and cultural studies. Easily adaptable for independent student exploration or guided classroom discussions. Access detailed answers and enhance your teaching with this thought-provoking resource.
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Reading Comprehension - The story of St. George and the Dragon. Is it true or just a myth, and what does it symbolise? Find out in this comprehensive resource with reading passage and differentiated MCQs with answers.
How is this resource different from ST George of England? Simple, this resource focuses specifcally on the legend of St George and the Dragon, and St George of England tells about the life of St George and his influence in many countries, who are also proud to call him their saint.
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OLYMPICS 2024 &1924 - NON FICTION READING COMPREHENSION -
This resource compares the humble beginnings of the 2nd Paris Olympics to the global phenomenon which will be Paris 2024.
A FREE INTERACTIVE QUIZ ACCOMPANIES THIS RESOURCE:
Includes: key aspects – scale, media, sports, technology, inclusivity.
Free-response questions and answers stimulate critical thinking.
Ideal for offering insights into the Games’ global impact and legacy.
Engage students in discussions about the Olympics’ transformative journey from local to global celebration.
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ST AGNES FEAST DAY - READING COMPREHENSION - WITH DIFFERENT LEVELS OF READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
Feast of St. Agnes: Reading passage & comprehension questions on martyrdom, traditions, and cultural significance. Explore the liturgical calendar and the link to John Keats’s poem.
Explore the Feast of St. Agnes with a comprehensive reading resource.
Covering:
historical significance
customs
and symbolic traditions
It includes six levels of questions to enhance critical thinking. Ideal for developing key skills in:
information retrieval
comprehension
application
analysis
synthesis
and evaluation.
Engage students with a resource that combines history, literature, and cultural exploration.
Suitable for group or independent work in the classroom to foster a deeper understanding of the Feast of St. Agnes and its enduring relevance.
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DIWALI ON THE SQUARE - READING COMPREHENSION
“Explore ‘Diwali on the Square’ resource for classrooms. Comprehension questions on Trafalgar Square’s Festival of Lights, fostering diversity and unity.”
The reading passage describes "Diwali on the Square, (A vibrant celebration held in London’s Tragalgar Square during the Festival of Lights).
It highlights key elements such as:
the square’s transformation
cultural exchange
traditional music and dance
illuminated lights
culinary offerings,
and symbolic ceremonies like the lighting of the diya.
**The passage serves as a foundation for comprehension questions, fostering critical thinking and discussions in the classroom, in PDF format for ease of teaching. **
The questions cover various aspects, including:
the significance of Trafalgar Square
the central theme of Diwalit
the role of music
the impact of interactive workshops, and more.
Teachers can use this resource to engage students in exploring cultural diversity, unity, and the triumph of good over evil within the context of Diwali.
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SHAKESPEARE - NON FICTION READING COMPREHENSION - GLOBE THEATRE
Explore Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre with a reading comprehension. Uncover its clandestine construction, rich history, and enduring legacy.
Elizabethan entertainment, 20-sided polygon, Sam Wanamaker, First English Civil War, theatrical flag system, Globe Theatre replicas.
The reading passage covers its history, construction, and cultural impact.
Students learn about the 20-sided polygon architecture and the modern Globe’s reconstruction by Sam Wanamaker; Elizabethan entertainment and the unique flag system used for play genres.
The multiple-choice quiz on Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, covering its history, construction, cultural impact, and related facts.
The MCQ/True/False questions range from historical events to architectural details, offering a comprehensive understanding of the Globe’s significance in the context of Shakespearean drama and beyond.
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Reading comprehension - MCQs with answers. St Valentine’s Day Massacre - The bloodiest Crime in American History.
A resource which compliments The History of St. Valentine’s day, which is full of love in contrast to this resource which is full of revenge and bloodshed.
Despite being one of the bloodiest crimes in America in the 1930s, students across the globe will learn about prohibition and it’s knock-on effect on the illicit trafficking of contraband goods; gang rivalry and how the infamous Al Capone managed, so he thought to outwit the police.
A perfect resource for reluctant readers in KS3/4 and to develop comprehension skills. The differentiated MCQs with answers, allow students of all levels to access the material.
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