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A frontline teacher with 18 years sharp end experience, currently based in Valencia. This shop specialises in literature and language resources but also offers a generous selection ESL resources. All of my resources are road tested in my own classes and refined/polished at the end of the academic year.

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A frontline teacher with 18 years sharp end experience, currently based in Valencia. This shop specialises in literature and language resources but also offers a generous selection ESL resources. All of my resources are road tested in my own classes and refined/polished at the end of the academic year.
KS4 Tempest: (10) Epilogue (revised)
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KS4 Tempest: (10) Epilogue (revised)

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William Shakespeare’s Tempest is brought beautifully to life in the thoughtfully illustrated slides. I have used this particular resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material/homework and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This is a complete KS4 resource, although I have used it with slight modifications at KS3. This power point lesson contains a glossary of terms, a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. Enjoy!
A Level The Great Gatsby: (3) Chapter 3 (revised)
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A Level The Great Gatsby: (3) Chapter 3 (revised)

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F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is brought beautifully to life with these dynamically illustrated slides and the thoughtful tasks contained within. I have taught this text many times in my own classroom and it remains a personal favourite. This year I revised all my Gatsby resources. I have now used this particular resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material/homework and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This power point lesson contains a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource. Enjoy!
Edexcel A Level Engish Lang and Lit: De Profundis by Oscar Wilde (Other Voices Anthology)
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Edexcel A Level Engish Lang and Lit: De Profundis by Oscar Wilde (Other Voices Anthology)

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This dynamically detailed and illustrated power point lesson is connected to the Edexcel AS and A Level English Language and Literature anthology (Voices in Speech and Writing). This specific lesson explores the text, ‘De Profundis by Oscar Wilde’ This colossal 21 slide presentation explores the genre, the audience and the purpose of this text. It introduces the students to the key critical terms of: conventions, overview, alliteration, inference, enigma, tone and caesura. This presentation also includes an academic writing task, an extension task and a plenary. This is a complete resource. Enjoy!
GCSE to A Level Transition: Essay Writing
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GCSE to A Level Transition: Essay Writing

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The academic jump between GCSE and A level is significant. Often there isn’t a transition program or materials in place, and some students struggle. I have created an ever-growing set of materials to compensate for this skill’s gap and students have found these materials incredibly helpful. I have used these materials after students have completed their GCSEs and indicated that they are planning to move onto ‘A’ level, as homework assignments and even as tools of revision. All have worked well for the students. This power point lesson focuses on the skills required to write a basic ‘A’ level essay. Through a series of structured exercises: the students learn how to create structured paragraphs, seek simple ways to write an introduction, and think carefully on how dynamic their conclusions should read. This is a complete resource. Enjoy.
Edexcel A Level English Language and Literature: Great Gatsby Vs Othello: Love and Romantic Betrayal
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Edexcel A Level English Language and Literature: Great Gatsby Vs Othello: Love and Romantic Betrayal

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These complex and challenging texts remain as controversial in the post-modern world as they did at the time of publication. I have taught these texts a number of times and have refined this resource at the close of every academic year. I have successfully used this resource to lead my teaching in the classroom, as a homework or distance learning material and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This colossal nineteen slide presentation provides the appropriate detail and exploration required at A level, and is suitable with slight adaptions for IB and the American system. This presentation commences with an exploration into the meaning and interpretation of the term, ‘Love’, with structured writing tasks, discussion and mini research tasks - bringing awareness to how the definition functions. This exploration scaffolds a more informed analysis of Gatsby and Othello as constructs, and this is once again taught through a series of structured tasks. Every slide is dynamically illustrated and very engaging. This presentation also contains an extension task and homework assignment. There is no work for you to complete whatsoever. This is a complete resource. Enjoy.
KS3: Skellig (1) Chapters 1 to 4
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KS3: Skellig (1) Chapters 1 to 4

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David Almond’s ‘Skellig’ is brought beautifully to life in these thoughtfully designed slides. Differentiated tasks are contained within this lesson which drastically reduces your workload. This lesson contains a starter activity, a discussion task, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task (PETAL paragraphing), an extension task, a homework assignment and of course a plenary. All the challenging and time-consuming work has been completed for you. This is a complete resource. Enjoy!
A Level Literature: (22) Hamlet – Act 5 Scene 1
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A Level Literature: (22) Hamlet – Act 5 Scene 1

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William Shakespeare’s tragedy ‘Hamlet’ remains a celebrated text, still being performed worldwide on-stage and also enjoying a number of reimaged film versions. In our post-modern world of ‘false news’, ‘conspiracies’, ‘social media revenge’ and ‘corrupted politics’, Hamlet remains an essential text. I have taught this text a number of times and have used this specific (revised) resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet lessons), as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated 18 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, a glossary of terms, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking slide, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. The study materials contained within this PowerPoint lesson provide approximately 2 hours teaching time in class. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher, enjoy!
GCSE English Literature: (2) Of Mice and Men – Chapter 2
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GCSE English Literature: (2) Of Mice and Men – Chapter 2

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John Steinbeck’s classic text, ‘Of Mice and Men’ recounts the hardships and sacrifices of two migrant workers during the Great Depression. This classic tale focuses predominantly on the themes of friendship and loneliness, and the short-comings of the Great American Dream. I have taught this text many times in the last 18 years and I have used this specific resource (revised) to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet), as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamically structured and illustrated PowerPoint lesson includes: an assessment criteria slide, a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracker slide, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
GCSE English Literature: (12) Of Mice and Men – Assessment (Guided Essay Writing)
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GCSE English Literature: (12) Of Mice and Men – Assessment (Guided Essay Writing)

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John Steinbeck’s classic text, ‘Of Mice and Men’ recounts the hardships and sacrifices of two migrant workers during the Great Depression. This classic tale focuses predominantly on the themes of friendship and loneliness, and the short-comings of the Great American Dream. I have taught this text many times in the last 18 years and I have used this specific resource (revised) to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet), as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamically structured and illustrated PowerPoint lesson includes provides all the necessary preparation connected to the essay title: ‘Discuss the theme of loneliness in Steinbeck’s ‘Of Mice and Men’ This 20 slide PowerPoint lesson is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
KS4 English Literacy: (14) Connectives
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KS4 English Literacy: (14) Connectives

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These days, we tend to type and text as opposed to write. Grammar, spelling and punctuation is given less importance on the social media platforms that we communicate on. However, secure levels of written and spoken literacy still hold significant purpose when studying English. This PowerPoint test helps you to measure the overall literacy of a new class or tutoring client. This lesson focuses on the purpose and application of connectives, through a series of structured exercises, and is suitable for teenagers and adults alike. This specific resource has proven to be an invaluable tool in the formation and strategy of future lessons. This dynamically illustrated PowerPoint quiz contains a total of 17 slides. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy! All the answers are supplied too.
A Level Literature: (0) King Lear – Introduction to the Text
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A Level Literature: (0) King Lear – Introduction to the Text

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Shakespeare’s classic tragedy forewarns of vanity and its fleeting values, explores the concept of aging and the decline of control, power and identity. In an age of social media, its vanity and its attached fleeting values, our individual lack of control and our ever-changing identities in the post-modern world, this text remains relevant and essential. I have taught this text many times in the last 20 years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2020): to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material/homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamically presented PowerPoint lesson provides a detailed and engaging introduction to the text through a series of structured discussion and writing tasks, looking at the following areas. The life and work of William Shakespeare. The leading themes within the text and their baring on the post-modern world. The characterisation of the leading personalities within the text. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
A Level Literature: (2) King Lear – Act 1 Scene 2
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A Level Literature: (2) King Lear – Act 1 Scene 2

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Shakespeare’s classic tragedy forewarns of vanity and its fleeting values, explores the concept of aging and the decline of control, power and identity. In an age of social media, its vanity and its attached fleeting values, our individual lack of control and our ever-changing identities in the post-modern world, this text remains relevant and essential. I have taught this text many times in the last 20 years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2020): to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material/homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamically presented PowerPoint lesson of 23 slides, includes: a starter activity, a glossary of terms, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracker, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
A Level Literature: (1) King Lear – Act 1 Scene 1
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A Level Literature: (1) King Lear – Act 1 Scene 1

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Shakespeare’s classic tragedy forewarns of vanity and its fleeting values, explores the concept of aging and the decline of control, power and identity. In an age of social media, its vanity and its attached fleeting values, our individual lack of control and our ever-changing identities in the post-modern world, this text remains relevant and essential. I have taught this text many times in the last 20 years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2020): to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material/homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamically presented PowerPoint lesson includes: a starter activity, a glossary of terms, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracker, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
A Level Literature: (16) ‘Twelfth Night’ – The Complete Bundle (16x2 hour lessons)
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A Level Literature: (16) ‘Twelfth Night’ – The Complete Bundle (16x2 hour lessons)

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William Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’ is a fast-paced romantic comedy with several interwoven plots of romance, mistaken identities and practical jokes. I have taught this text many times in the last 20 years and I have used these specific resources (revised in 2020): to lead my teaching in class, as distance learning materials/homework assignments and even as tools of revision – all have worked well for the students. These dynamically presented PowerPoint lessons each provide: a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. These are complete resources with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
A Level Literature: (14) ‘Twelfth Night’ – Act 5 Scene 1
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A Level Literature: (14) ‘Twelfth Night’ – Act 5 Scene 1

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William Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’ is a fast-paced romantic comedy with several interwoven plots of romance, mistaken identities and practical jokes. I have taught this text many times in the last 20 years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2020): to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material/homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamically presented 24 slide PowerPoint lesson provides: a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
To Kill a Mockingbird Bundle: Chapters 1-11 (12x90 minute lessons)
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To Kill a Mockingbird Bundle: Chapters 1-11 (12x90 minute lessons)

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‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is a novel by Harper Lee. It is set in the mid-1930s in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama. The narrative explores good, evil and human dignity within an environment of racial prejudice. I have taught this text many times in the last 20 years and I have used these specific resources (revised in 2020) to lead my teaching in class, as distance learning materials (SKYPE lessons, Google Meet), as homework assignments, and even as tools of revision – all have worked well for the students. 12 lessons, each of approximately 90 minutes teaching time, plus an introductory lesson. These dynamic PowerPoints each include a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. These are complete resources with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
GCSE Literature: (12) ‘A View from a Bridge’ – Act 2 (4 of 4) ‘Eddie’s Death’
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GCSE Literature: (12) ‘A View from a Bridge’ – Act 2 (4 of 4) ‘Eddie’s Death’

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Arthur Miller’s, ‘A View from a Bridge’, takes place in an Italian/American community, exploring the topic of immigration, discrimination and gender inequality. It remains a significant text for post-modern society. This PowerPoint lesson covers, ‘Eddie’s Death’. I have taught this text many times and have used this specific resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamically illustrated PowerPoint lesson (20 slides) includes: a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking slide, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource, with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
A Level Literature: (2) A Streetcar Named Desire – Scene 2
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A Level Literature: (2) A Streetcar Named Desire – Scene 2

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Tennessee Williams’ classic play explores the toxic side of masculinity, its disregard and abusive nature. In the post-modern world of the ‘Me Too’ movement and the downfall of Jeffrey Epstein, it remains an essential text to study. I have taught this text many times over the last 20 years and I have used this specific resource (revised): to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet/Skype Lessons), as a homework assignment and also as a tool of revision – All have worked well for the students. This dynamically presented 20 slide PowerPoint lesson contains, a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme-tracking exercise, an extension task, a homework assignment and of course, a plenary. This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
A Level Literature: (7) A Streetcar Named Desire – Scene 6
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A Level Literature: (7) A Streetcar Named Desire – Scene 6

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Tennessee Williams’ classic play explores the toxic side of masculinity, its disregard and abusive nature. In the post-modern world of the ‘Me Too’ movement and the downfall of Jeffrey Epstein, it remains an essential text to study. I have taught this text many times over the last 20 years and I have used this specific resource (revised): to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet/Skype Lessons), as a homework assignment and also as a tool of revision – All have worked well for the students. This dynamically presented 20 slide PowerPoint lesson contains, a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme-tracking exercise, an extension task, a homework assignment and of course, a plenary. This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
A Level Literature: (10) A Streetcar Named Desire – Scene 9
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A Level Literature: (10) A Streetcar Named Desire – Scene 9

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Tennessee Williams’ classic play explores the toxic side of masculinity, its disregard and abusive nature. In the post-modern world of the ‘Me Too’ movement and the downfall of Jeffrey Epstein, it remains an essential text to study. I have taught this text many times over the last 20 years and I have used this specific resource (revised): to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet/Skype Lessons), as a homework assignment and also as a tool of revision – All have worked well for the students. This dynamically presented 22 slide PowerPoint lesson contains, a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme-tracking exercise, an extension task, a homework assignment and of course, a plenary. This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!