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Hi there! I'm both an English and Geography teacher in London. I am currently working in an Outstanding school which is my second Outstanding school of my career in London after teaching in both Ireland and the Middle East. My resources are both English & Geography resources where I like to give the student an active role in their learning. It is done by many activities such as Q&A sessions, exercises, group/pair-work and many others.

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Hi there! I'm both an English and Geography teacher in London. I am currently working in an Outstanding school which is my second Outstanding school of my career in London after teaching in both Ireland and the Middle East. My resources are both English & Geography resources where I like to give the student an active role in their learning. It is done by many activities such as Q&A sessions, exercises, group/pair-work and many others.
Different Viewpoints of Curley's Wife in Chapter 3
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Different Viewpoints of Curley's Wife in Chapter 3

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This lesson follows on from the previous two lessons on Curley’s Wife where we compare students initial impression of Curley’s Wife from rumours and their own impression of Curley’s Wife. The lesson is structured in such a way whereby students start with a ‘Do Now’ and have an opportunity to give their points across through classroom discussion and think-pair-share. There are also main tasks to consolidate the learning and ending with a plenary. This is lesson 12 from a 24 lesson scheme of work that I have created and is available as a bundle. Included is a 40 page SoW that goes through each lesson.
Curley's Wife as a Victim in Chapter 5
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Curley's Wife as a Victim in Chapter 5

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This lesson focuses on the demise of Curley’s Wife in chapter 5. This is primarily a reading lesson of chapter 5 and does have the structure below. The lesson is structured in such a way whereby students start with a ‘Do Now’ and have an opportunity to give their points across through classroom discussion and think-pair-share. There are also main tasks to consolidate the learning and ending with a plenary. This is lesson 21 from a 24 lesson scheme of work that I have created and is available as a bundle. Included is a 40 page SoW that goes through each lesson.
Assessment Preparation in Of Mice and Men
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Assessment Preparation in Of Mice and Men

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This lesson is to prepare students for an end of term assessment for the novel Of Mice and Men. The lesson is structured in such a way whereby students start with a ‘Do Now’ and have an opportunity to give their points across through classroom discussion and think-pair-share. There are also main tasks to consolidate the learning and ending with a plenary. This is lesson 23 from a 24 lesson scheme of work that I have created and is available as a bundle. Included is a 40 page SoW that goes through each lesson.
Curley's Wife in Of Mice and Men
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Curley's Wife in Of Mice and Men

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In this bundle there are three lessons showing the development of Curley’s Wife throughout the novel and how Steinbeck creates this impression through minor characters. This is then further developed after we are introduced to Curley’s Wife. The PowerPoints all have the same structure which include a ‘Do Now’, think-pair-share and main tasks.
Persuasive: AFOREST in Room 101 Lesson Plan
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Persuasive: AFOREST in Room 101 Lesson Plan

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This is a detailed lesson plan for a KS3 class. This particular class is primarily focusing on AFOREST and how it can be used within a Room 101 presentation. This particular lesson plan was used for an interview lesson. The plan has a ‘Do Now’. guidelines on teacher input, assessment, individual practice and also a plenary with notes to the side. This lesson plan is just a guide, it does not include resources (PowerPoint, exercises) and it is a ‘Read Only’ document.
Friendship in War Horse
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Friendship in War Horse

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In this bundle you will receive a PowerPoint and also a lesson plan. Both were used in an observation. There are a range of different activities in this lesson including a PEEL model and think-pair-share.
Of Mice and Men Chapter 1 Lessons
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Of Mice and Men Chapter 1 Lessons

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I created these lessons as part of a full scheme of work on ‘Of Mice and Men’. The lessons focus on everything from context, characters and also ‘The American Dream’ which sets the tone for the rest of the novel. Each lesson has a similar structure: A ‘Do Now’, ‘Think-Pair-Share’, Information, Main Task and a Plenary. This makes sure that assessment is present throughout the lesson in many forms. This is part of a full SOW that I have in my shop for £20. It includes 20 lessons and also a detailed 40 page SOW.
I Sit and Sew by Alice Dunbar Nelson
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I Sit and Sew by Alice Dunbar Nelson

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This bundle comprises of two lessons: The first is an introduction to the poet, the context and also the poem itself. The students complete various tasks in this to get an overall sense of the poem. The second lesson analyses the poem in more detail, focusing on language and structure. These resources were created as part of remote learning but can easily be used within the classroom.
I Sit and Sew Language and Structure Alice Dunbar Nelson
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I Sit and Sew Language and Structure Alice Dunbar Nelson

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This lesson is the second from two lessons that I created on Alice Dunbar Nelson’s poem ‘I Sit and Sew’. In this lesson the students will learn about language and structure and how the poet uses structure effectively within this poem. This lesson was used for remote learning but can easily be used in class also.
Persuasive Writing: AFOREST for Room 101
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Persuasive Writing: AFOREST for Room 101

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This bundle has a PowerPoint lesson and also a detailed lesson plan. The lesson is an introduction to AFOREST and how it can be used within a persuasive writing piece. The sturucture of the lesson is in stages so that assessment is ongoing throughout.
Great Expectations: Dickens' Portrayal of Fagin Inspection Lesson
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Great Expectations: Dickens' Portrayal of Fagin Inspection Lesson

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In this PowerPoint students start by giving their opinion of Fagin from what they have read in the text before reading the ending of the novel. The extracts focus on Oliver and Fagin’s conversation while Fagin is in prison. The students work in pairs with differentiated sheets and answer questions on the extract. These are also included. The end of this PowerPoint then asks the students if their opinion of Fagin has changed after close analysis of the extract. The main aim of this class is for students to build a sense of empathy for Fagin and come to the realisation that Bill Sykes is the real villain in this story.
Friendship in War Horse Lesson Plan
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Friendship in War Horse Lesson Plan

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This is a lesson plan I made for an observation for Year 7 with War Horse. This can be used in a SoW or as revision material. The main task for this is for students to attempt their own PEEL paragraph after they have chosen their friendships and quotes from the text. There is also a PowerPoint of this lesson in which I used for an observation also.
Great Expectations: Dickens' Portrayal of Fagin Lesson Plan
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Great Expectations: Dickens' Portrayal of Fagin Lesson Plan

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This is a lesson plan which was used during a recent inspection with a group of Year 9 students while studying Great Expectations (both play and novel). The main task here was to analyse Dickens’ portrayal of Fagin from an extract from the novel. This allowed students to have empathy for Fagin in comparison to their original view of him via his appearance and how he is described by Dickens. This has been edited so that it gives room for you to add student information. Available as part as a whole bundle where the PowerPoints and materials are given.
English Language A Mock Reflective Booklet
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English Language A Mock Reflective Booklet

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This resource is used after a mock examination to make students more reflective on what area’s of improvement they need to study. The booklet is 10 pages in total and asks students to rate their confidence in each question out of 10. It then ask a series of questions to make students reflect on their mock and how to improve. Students then rate each Non Fiction text, Section B Text Types and Topics before writing a “To Do List” which promotes independent study. I have used this with both of my Year 10 and Year 11 students after their mock examinations and they found it very beneficial. Exam: IGCSE Pearson EDEXCEL English Language A
Observation Lesson: Non-Fiction "Who are You?"
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Observation Lesson: Non-Fiction "Who are You?"

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This is a full lesson from which I was observed by an inspector. This is a Non-Fiction lesson whereby students have to think about their own lives with the main question being “Who Are You?” This lesson brought a lot of thought provoking questions to students and much intrigue. This is aimed at Year 9 students as they are about to transition into KS3 and it is linked to the ‘Growing Up’ section in their textbooks. In saying that, it can easily be adapted for other KS3 years. What is included: PowerPoint Lesson Plan Success Criteria slip for task Boy and Girl Profiles Reflection Log
Observation Lesson: Non-Fiction: My Future
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Observation Lesson: Non-Fiction: My Future

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This lesson was for a Year 9 class but can be used for any KS3 class for students to think about their future. The lesson is cross-curricular as it asks students to think of their Option Choices for Year 10 and what job they would like to do in the future. This lesson is after another lesson entitled “Who are You?” and is available too as a bundle. The main task is a small article with a comprehension in relation the the question: What would you like to do when you grow up? Included: -PowerPoint -Lesson Plan -Article cut-out -Success Criteria for students -Plenary (Reflection Log)
Non-Fiction: 'Me, Myself & I' Lesson Observations
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Non-Fiction: 'Me, Myself & I' Lesson Observations

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This bundle gives you two whole lessons and everything needed for an observation/inspection. The first lesson is getting students to think who they are which is important for students then to write about their future. Catered for KS3 students and can be easily adapted. These were for Year 9 students who were choosing Options at the time.
Hamlet: Key Scenes
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Hamlet: Key Scenes

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An excellent resource to be used at the end of the play to analyse the key scenes in the play. These also include key extracts that students can be used for questions on the play. At the end of the PowerPoint the students are asked to write about a certain theme(s) using key scenes.
Dulce et Decorum est by Wilfred Owen
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Dulce et Decorum est by Wilfred Owen

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A PowerPoint resource for the poem Dulce et Decorum est by Wilfred Owen. It starts with a small bio to uncover the context of the poem. The poem is broken into smaller stanzas so the students can engage with the poem. Many key words are underlined and a description of the poems meaning given. Questions are posed to promote class discussion.
Media Studies: The Internet
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Media Studies: The Internet

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This presentation concern the use of the internet within media studies. This presentation gives the advantages and disadvantages of the internet. It also gives students the opportunity to work in pairs and individually.