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I am an experienced English teacher of both Literature and Language, and also Classical Studies at High School level. You will find text-based resources for novels, poetry, plays and film study in my shop for Years 7 - 13. The resources are generic to the text so are suitable for any curriculum. I am also a passionate believer in effective literacy learning hence the emphasis on phonics resources in my shop.

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I am an experienced English teacher of both Literature and Language, and also Classical Studies at High School level. You will find text-based resources for novels, poetry, plays and film study in my shop for Years 7 - 13. The resources are generic to the text so are suitable for any curriculum. I am also a passionate believer in effective literacy learning hence the emphasis on phonics resources in my shop.
Joe Wright's Atonement: Conflict
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Joe Wright's Atonement: Conflict

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7 slide Power Point on Joe Wright’s adaptation of Ian McEwan’s novel, Atonement. This resource looks at Linguistic, Thematic and Stylistic conflicts presented in the text. It’s designed to be used to promote discussion amongst teacher and students. Some discussion questions included.
Symbolism in Atonement
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Symbolism in Atonement

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Editable worksheet with space for students to enter notes on 6 symbols or motifs in Joe Wright’s adaptation of McEwan’s Atonement. Teacher notes are also provided for class discussion.
Language sounds flashcards / bookmarks
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Language sounds flashcards / bookmarks

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15 sheets (75 sounds covered) A colourful collection of the various sounds produced with the English language. White background sheets are included too. PDF file. This resource can be used as a classroom wall display or as a individual flashcards / bookmarks for students when needing to work on a particular sound. Each bookmark is an excellent way to show students that the same letters can produce different sounds when combined with other letters. Sounds covered, a, b, c. d. e, f, g, h, i, j, l, m, n, o, p, qu, r, s, t, u, v, w, oo, x, y, z, sh, ch, zh, th, ng, ar, er, or, ear, air, oy, ow.
Animal Farm PEER Paragraph and Conflict Activity with Teacher Notes
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Animal Farm PEER Paragraph and Conflict Activity with Teacher Notes

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Resource 1: Example of a PEER paragraph showing how the Point, Evidence, Explanation and Response fits together in a main body paragraph. Resource 2: Worksheet activity exploring different types of conflict in AF. Character vs. Character Character vs, Society Character vs. Nature Character vs. Self. Teacher notes are also included for Resource 2.
Literary Aspects Posters
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Literary Aspects Posters

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Literary Terms include: Style Author’s Purpose Foreshadowing Dramatic Irony Irony Coordinating Conjunctions Allegory Analogy Pathetic Fallacy STEAL Character analysis Eye-catching posters that will enhance your classroom displays.
It's For Your Own Good Reading Comprehension Analysis
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It's For Your Own Good Reading Comprehension Analysis

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Extract from ‘It’s for Your Own Good’ (prose) Word document. Accompanying 7 slide Power Point with notes on: The importance of narrative perspective in the extract Symbolism How language is used to reveal the character’s thoughts in the extract. Aimed at KS 3/4 to develop inference skills on the aspects listed above.
The Book Thief Exemplar Essays
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The Book Thief Exemplar Essays

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5 essays on Markus Zusak’s The Book Thief. The essays are designed to answer NCEA Level 2 questions. Each essay focuses on a different question. Included: Non-Achieved Achieved Unfinished x 2. These were written to teach students how write an effective conclusion. Excellence Editable Word documents so the teacher / students can explain how / where the essay points meet the marking criteria (developed / convincing / perceptive) for each grade.
Psychoanalysis and Pan's Labyrinth
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Psychoanalysis and Pan's Labyrinth

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21 slide Power Point on a psychoanalytical interpretation of Pan’s Labyrinth. Franco and Fascism are defined. Psychoanalysis (basic) is explained. Links to characters and events in Pan’s Labyrinth is explained. Used with Year 13 Visual Text study Standard NCEA but could be adapted to any film study of Pan as it is general analysis of the above concepts.
Alphabet Literacy Pack
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Alphabet Literacy Pack

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This bundle will help your students identifying objects beginning with each letter of the alphabet; develop and encourage letter formation and match words with its complimentary picture (all alphabet letters covered.) 2 x 26 page booklets (letter formation and colouring in activities) and 26 mix and match flashcard game included.
Joe Wright's Atonement (3 scene analysis)
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Joe Wright's Atonement (3 scene analysis)

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27 slides of analysis on 3 key scenes in Joe Wright’s adaptation of Ian McEwan’s Atonement. Opening scene Robbie’s arrest Briony’s introduction at St. Thomas’ Hospital. Suitable for Year 12 / 13 film study.
Pan's Labyrinth: Developing Analysis
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Pan's Labyrinth: Developing Analysis

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3 resources included in this package. Analytical notes on Pan organised through SOLO Taxonomy descriptors showing students what is needed to be proficient eat each level. A borderline Non-Achieved / Achieved Pan essay on character development. I have found this resource to be useful in illustrating the difference between a plot-driven essay. Students are able to edit the document and provide relevant analysis. Editable document showing how to integrate analytical comments into an essay. Again, this is useful for students who tend to ‘tell the story’. The scene analysed is Ofelia and the Toad. Resources designed for NCEA Level 3, NZ Curriculum, but can be adapted to any film analysis of Pan’s Labyrinth.
The Truman Show Study Pack
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The Truman Show Study Pack

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A collection of teaching resources on Peter Weir’s The Truman Show. Used with Year 10 students but this could be adapted for a Year 11 class too. 30 slide general knowledge quiz (quick revision quiz) 23 slides that can be used as student activities or teacher notes True or False statement worksheet Symbolism match up sheet (matches up to the 4 symbols in the 9 page pack) How to write an essay introduction and an example of a PETER paragraph Close analysis of ‘The Bridge’ scene Aspects covered: Symbolism Character Theme Genre
Film Techniques
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Film Techniques

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Bundle pack of posters, flashcards and study questions for studying film / visual media.
Phonics Match Up Game
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Phonics Match Up Game

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56 words cards, 56 picture cards and 28 sound cards. Phonics match up game. The cards can be laminated and used on white boards if a magnetic strip is attached to the back. Or, they can be used as a good, old fashioned cut and paste activity for students to develop their phonemic awareness. The cards can also be used to scaffold ‘sentence building’ for students.
Pan's Labyrinth: The Cronos Complex & Exemplar Essay
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Pan's Labyrinth: The Cronos Complex & Exemplar Essay

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13 slide Power Point on the connection between Vidal and The Cronos Complex. The Cronos Complex explained and shown in artwork such as Goya and Rubens. Connections to, through Vidal and Franco’s policies, Pan’s Labyrinth highlighted. Exemplar Essay for Level 3 NCEA Visual Text. Excellence level. This essays shows how the Cronos Complex can be integrated into an essay.
Daedalus & Icarus: Reading Comprehension & Literacy Skills
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Daedalus & Icarus: Reading Comprehension & Literacy Skills

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Original retelling of the timeless myth from Anicent Greece, along with original depictions of the characters, this comprehension focuses on comprehension skills and identifying word classes and language techniques. 6 page PDF showcasing the story in colour (ideal for projecting). 27 page PDF containing the story, questions for students and answers in worksheet format. Three discussion questions at the end. This resource has been designed not only to develop comprehension skills but to help students become more aware of language devices / techniques used in text.
Phonics Pack
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Phonics Pack

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This bundle contains activities for the students and display material for your classroom. 50(!) colourful posters of phonic and alphabet sounds are contained in the Phonic Sound Posters resource.
Language flashcards
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Language flashcards

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8 sets of flashcards based on specific word class, grammar or parts of speech. Bright, colourful cards that can be used as cut and paste activities for students to refer to in their books or as a group tasks.