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Offering 18 years of English Language and Literature experience with: AQA, Edexcel and Eduqas. Currently, teaching A Level English Language and GCSE English Language and Literature in an FE setting - providing lessons and training documents aimed at updating pedagogy. Private tutor and Education Consultant, working with schools and colleges, delivering teaching and learning development sessions. Lessons created for: Entrance Exams, SATs, GCSE, FS and A Level. Previous PGCE Mentor.

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Offering 18 years of English Language and Literature experience with: AQA, Edexcel and Eduqas. Currently, teaching A Level English Language and GCSE English Language and Literature in an FE setting - providing lessons and training documents aimed at updating pedagogy. Private tutor and Education Consultant, working with schools and colleges, delivering teaching and learning development sessions. Lessons created for: Entrance Exams, SATs, GCSE, FS and A Level. Previous PGCE Mentor.
Paper 1 Fiction English : Q1 & Q2 Focus - Hunger Games
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Paper 1 Fiction English : Q1 & Q2 Focus - Hunger Games

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Three seperate lessons in one PowerPoint (76 pages) Packed full of AQA Paper 1 goodness to share with your students. (Section A) A comprehensive breakdown of : Q1, Q2 and Q3 using ‘The Hunger Games.’ Includes: A breakdown of questions. Teacher and examiner top tips for success. Example exam questions with guidance on how to answer. Example answers Implicit and explicit definitions and examples. Resources: Hunger Games extract Homophone activities Technique, Example, Analyse table.
An Inspector Calls Revision Guide: AQA Literature
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An Inspector Calls Revision Guide: AQA Literature

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An extremely informative revision guide, ideal for studying and understanding the characater, plot and context of Priestley’s play. Complete with 22 PowerPoint slides, packed with activities and resources to aid with understanding and revision of the play. Plot summaries Revision activities Key quotes Character notes Key context Exam practice questions Mark scheme Model paragraph An excellent resource for students who may be sitting their AQA Literature paper, this year 2022.
Creative Writing: How to plan and create an engaging piece of writing.
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Creative Writing: How to plan and create an engaging piece of writing.

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A fabulously engaging scheme of work that incorporates all of the tools required to produce a creative and engaging piece of writing - KS1 and KS2 will absolutely love the theme and topics covered in this series of lessons. The lessons have been based on a fictional character who travels through the rainforest/jungle. The lessons are sold in a bundle but can be sold separately. Overview: Comprising of many engaging activities that observe: ‘show dont tell’ techniques, sensory writing descriptions including QR code that links to visual stimulus, senses web, spelling tasks each week, relative pronouns and expanded noun phrases. Resources: 7 PowerPoint Lessons QR codes Two page knowledge organiser Marking Ladder Sentence improvement resource Story mountain resource Spelling suggestions that link to topic and themes of lesson Word bank Glossary I have used this resource many times for whole class sessions and individual private tutoring lessons. The students really enjoy how interactive and vibrant the lessons are and they can also associate with the key character who takes them through the journey of creative writing.
AQA: Exploring Poetry - Language, Tone and Structure.
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AQA: Exploring Poetry - Language, Tone and Structure.

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A detailed account of how to anaylse poetry - using, Dulce et Decorum Est. This 17 page PowerPoint identifies language features, key quotations - their effectiveness and impact on a reader. Stretch and challenge tasks included that look at developing personal responses and analysis of word and phrase. Includes: Independent tasks: up-skilling vocabulary and vocabulary match up. link to a visual resources. The poem with key annotations. An example exam question with a step by step approach to answering. Self-assessment task.task with resource sheet. Colon and semi-colon Homework task.
Poetry and Other Cultures: Presents From My Aunts in Pakistan
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Poetry and Other Cultures: Presents From My Aunts in Pakistan

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This 25 page PowerPoint looks at how to identify language, tone and structure. Includes the following: Historical context slides about Pakistan. A complete breakdown of each stanza. Identifying key vocabulary and analysing language for effect. Comprehension questions to consolidate learning. Extension activity included.
Mrs Frisby and the Rats of Nimh: Chapter 1 and 2
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Mrs Frisby and the Rats of Nimh: Chapter 1 and 2

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A fun packed and interactive lesson for the all time favourite: ‘Mrs Frisby and the Rats of Nimh.’ Lesson pack includes: A 15 page PowerPoint containing activities to support Chapter 1 and 2 of Mrs Frisby and the Rats of Nimh. Predictions crystal ball resource Cloze activities Chapter summaries A successful lesson that aids engagement and focuses on guided reading.
AQA English Language Paper 2 - Non-Fiction:  Question 2 Focus
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AQA English Language Paper 2 - Non-Fiction: Question 2 Focus

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AQA Paper 2 - Question 2 focus ( topic homelessness) " Use details from both texts and write a summary of the differences between the two." A full comprehensive lesson that aids with the understanding of Paper 2, Question 2. Lesson pack includes: Source A - Sophie Haydock Source B - Arthur Munby Core - extension - challenge activities Clip to watch ‘Simon on the Streets.’ (excellent to promote information retrieval skills) All write round robin resource Example Q2 teacher answer
La Paz: Jan Morris. Vocabulary for Effect/ Inference and Deduction
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La Paz: Jan Morris. Vocabulary for Effect/ Inference and Deduction

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A comprehensive 23 page PowerPoint lesson that addresses the following skills and concepts: Synonyms/antonyms Comes with a technical glossary to support understanding of key words and terms Inference and deduction activities Exploring vocabulary tasks A step by step annotation of the extract La Paz extract included.
Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing
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Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing

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An engaging Wizard of Oz themed lesson that focuses on the tools required for writing creatively and imaginatively. Includes the following wonderful resources: Sensory writing visual starter activity. This also recaps knowledge of various language devices. Language features ‘Help me Out’ guide. A descriptive writing WAGOLL for annotation. Core and extension tasks provided. PA task with instructions Check Point Stop ideas to assess for learning. A Success Criteria to craft an imaginative description. Reflect-Recap-Revise Language Features Bingo task. Packed full of prompts and great ideas to engage learners. x6 separate resources Includes full lesson plan
AQA English Language: Language Analysis Skills
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AQA English Language: Language Analysis Skills

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Informative lesson that focuses on the annotation of a range of quotations - underpinning the various ideas linked to language analysis and the effects on a reader. Highlights the skills required for the exam specification. Key Elements: Silent starter - read the resource provided - summarise writer’s point of view through his use of language. Grid used to capture ideas from Orwell extract ‘Road to Wigan Pier.’ Identification of imagery, adverbials and powerful adjectives - why and how are they effective? What do we think of the writer’s thoughts? Annotation of quotations with reference to techniques - THINK or FEEL - PICTURE or IMAGINE. Your turn tasks ‘analysing the use of language in a text.’ Resources Include: -PowerPoint Reading extract Language analysis grid.
AQA English Language: Analysing Language/ Subject Terminology
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AQA English Language: Analysing Language/ Subject Terminology

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An informative PowerPoint and resources that address subject specific terminology, accurately. Key Elements: Silent Starter Mix and Match - term to definition. Why is analysis of key word and phrase important. Annotation of two texts. Quotation explosions, identifying language and effect. Deliberate language choices task - notably adjectives and adverbials. Example of exam questions ‘How characters use language to express emotion.’ Exam question ‘identifying how language can influence a reader.’ Annotation of extract ‘Why Bother with Breakfast.’ A full PowerPoint and resources provided.
AQA Paper 2  Language: Section A -  Closer Reading Skills
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AQA Paper 2 Language: Section A - Closer Reading Skills

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A thorough lesson with resources that explores the understanding of closer reading and how to apply these skills in exam situations. Can be used to suit both lower ability and higher ability students. Activities aid to stretch the idea of implicit meaning and how to dig deep when analysing both word and image. Key Elements: Identifying key details in a text and selecting a range of relevant quotations to support findings. Recall activities from both word and image. (images supplied) Recall activities - closer reading tasks using: Fergal Keane ‘Letter to Daniel’ and Owen Jones ‘There’s More Bleak News for Young People’ 2015. Analysis of word and phrase, using ‘Letter to Daniel.’ Non Fiction ‘comment’ article or ‘opinion’ piece, using Owen Jones extract. Resources include: 15 page Powerpoint Both reading extracts Collection Grids Images for recall tasks
AQA English Literature: Unseen Poetry - 'TRAMP'
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AQA English Literature: Unseen Poetry - 'TRAMP'

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A 25 page exploration of unseen poetry, using William Marshall’s ‘Tramp.’ Key Elements include: A copy of the poem A copy of an exam style question Identifying the term ‘unseen.’ Identifying what is required when exploring unseen poems. Exam top tips. Annotating of poem and using PEE statements required for exam skills.
AQA English Literature: An Inspector Calls - Review and Re-cap Revision.
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AQA English Literature: An Inspector Calls - Review and Re-cap Revision.

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A full lesson that focuses on selecting appropriate details from the opening of the play. Comes with an exam style question and full example response. Key Elements: Starter task, character and image. Quotation explosion grid- who do these quotations belong to? Mr Birling’s predictions. Includes video clip revision of plot and character. Exam style question: ‘How are the Birlings…’ Quotation selections Making links tasks- finding quotations to support inference. A full example answer to exam question. Guidance/framework to craft example response to exam question. Plenary task.
AQA: Poetry Fact File - 'Checking Out Me History.'
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AQA: Poetry Fact File - 'Checking Out Me History.'

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A resource to aid with the understanding and annotating of the poem. Includes: Brief context of the poet and poem. A summary/ overview with questions An excellent introduction to the poem or can be used as a revision tool prior to the exam.
AQA: Poetry Revision Fact File - 'Exposure.'
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AQA: Poetry Revision Fact File - 'Exposure.'

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Resource includes: Brief summary of the poem. Contextual information A list of questions to aid with analysis and annotation of the poem. A great introduction to the poem or can be used as an informative revision tool.
AQA English Literature: An Inspector Calls - Lack of Thought /Guilt
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AQA English Literature: An Inspector Calls - Lack of Thought /Guilt

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A full esson that focuses on character’s guilt and addresses the welfare system. Key Elements: Core, extension, challenge tasks based on a scene from the paly. Understanding each character’s guilt - grid resource provided. William Beveridge and understanding : poverty, disease, ignorance, squander, idleness. Arthur Birling’s speech analysis with a series of questions. Exam style question " What methods does Priestley use…" Understanding the acronym CAST. Guidance and framework on answering an exam style question.
AQA: Poetry Revision Fact File - 'Poppies.'
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AQA: Poetry Revision Fact File - 'Poppies.'

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Resource includes: Summary of the poem. Contextual information provided. A list of questions to aid with analysis and annotation of the poem. A great introduction to the poem or can be used as an informative revision tool.