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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.
The Aeneid, Book 6
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The Aeneid, Book 6

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12 questions on Virgil’s Aeneid. Ideal for group or independent revision once students are familiar with the text / chapter.
Literary Terms in Epic Poetry
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Literary Terms in Epic Poetry

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20 flashcards that focus on literary terms in epic poetry. These cards are designed to complement reading Homer’s The Iliad and The Odyssey, helping students to revise the key terms. An independent or group mix and match activity for students if the cards are pre-cut.
The Odyssey Game: Friend or Foe?
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The Odyssey Game: Friend or Foe?

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Board game style revision activity. Instructions and game counters included. (PDF file) Students have to be the first to get their trireme home to Ithaca. The game depends on whether they land on a friend or foe of Odysseus (based on what happens in the story.) Students may have a discussion before the game begins to decide whether each character is a friend or a foe to Odysseus, demonstrating their reasoning with evidence from the text.
Gods, Heroes and Monsters: Who's Who?
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Gods, Heroes and Monsters: Who's Who?

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6 worksheets in this PDF file. Students have to match the picture to the short description given. Sheet 2: additional Greek god match up Sheet 3: Monster / creature match up Sheet 4: Women of the Greek myths Sheets 5: Match the monster to the conquering hero Sheet 6: Roman gods. Exactly the same as the Greek one except names have been interchanged. Ideal research or revision task for students who are studying the Greek myths and legends.
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.
Classroom Display: Annotated poem 'Pegasus'
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Classroom Display: Annotated poem 'Pegasus'

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9 page PDF file. Eleanor Farjeon’s poem ‘Pegasus’ is revived through annotation of language features. This can be used as a visual display in the classroom or as a scaffolded ‘how to annotate’ exercise. A copy of the poem is provided free of annotation. Annotated copy also provided (not all language features have been identified, examples only.) A digital design of Pegasus included. Pitched towards Year 9 / KS 3 level. A3 size.
Ancient Greek Theatre Flashcards
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Ancient Greek Theatre Flashcards

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27 cards designed to help students revise features of the Ancient Greek Theatre and dramatic conventions. Will need to be pre-cut. Can be used as a group revision activity or cut and paste for an individual task.
Roman Social Life: card loop game
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Roman Social Life: card loop game

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27 cards to help your students revise key information from life in Rome. Cards will need to be laminated, cut up and divided amongst students. Card with the asterisk starts the game, a fellow student has the answer, they ask their question and so on . . . A neat game to promote listening skills amongst students!
What's the myth?
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What's the myth?

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28 colour cards depicting a scene / character from the Greek myths. This is a neat revision activity for students who are familiar with a collection of myths. The answers are on card below (I print out and laminate back to back to create class sets)
Greek Gods & Symbols activity
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Greek Gods & Symbols activity

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12 colorful flashcards of the Greek Gods. 4 pages of symbols all in colour. Each God has 4 symbols traditionally attached to them - students can research what symbols belong to each God or use as a revision activity at the end of the unit. Ideal cut and paste activity into student workbooks.
Roman Housing Match up activity
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Roman Housing Match up activity

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14 cards relating to the rooms and their function in a Roman house / domus. This is a fun revision activity when teaching aspects of domestic Roman social life. Cards need to be pre-cut but can be used as a group activity or as a cut and paste for individual student workbooks.
Roman Social Life: Marriage
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Roman Social Life: Marriage

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15 slide Power Point on the aspects of marriage in Ancient Rome. Discussion questions interspersed throughout the slide show. Taught as part of Year 12 unit on Roman Social Life.
Who's who: Alexander the Great
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Who's who: Alexander the Great

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20 flashcards to be used as a mix and match exercise to revise figures (I have included Bucephalus) involved in Alexander’s life. Can be used as a group activity or cut and paste into individual books. Ideal revision activity once events are known. Figures include (examples): Alexander Hephaestion Olympias Parmenion Callisthenes Ptolemy Nearchus Philip Darius etc.
The Odyssey Book 1
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The Odyssey Book 1

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20 flashcards containing questions on Book 1. Questions range from asking for specific details, identifying language techniques used by Homer and the effect on the reader. I have tried to balance one word answers with questions that require expanded answers. These bright cards are great for both recollection of information and comprehension. Other Books / Chapters have also been uploaded.
The Odyssey Book 22
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The Odyssey Book 22

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14 colourful flashcards containing questions on Book 22 of Homer’s Odyssey. Specific, literal answers are asked for as well as questions that require students to justify their responses, providing extended answers. Great resource for both recollection of facts and comprehension. I have uploaded other chapters / books too.
Who's who in The Odyssey
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Who's who in The Odyssey

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38 bright, vibrant cards depicting a pictorial version of a character from Homer’s Odyssey. 38 colourful cards that match with a worded definition of that character. Gods / deities are given a different coloured card from mortals. Great group activity to help students revise and consolidate who’s who in the epic story.
Shakespeare's Literary Conventions Flashcards
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Shakespeare's Literary Conventions Flashcards

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19 flashcards that are designed to help students reinforce their knowledge of literary terms connected to Shakespeare’s plays (or plays in general.) Will need to be pre-cut to use as a revision activity. Can be used as a group activity or individual cut and paste so students are able to use for future reference.
Gods and Creatures flashcards
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Gods and Creatures flashcards

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14 flashcards relating to Greek / Roman Gods. Students can write the names of the Gods at the top of the card and three symbols / myths relating to the deity. This is a neat revision activity. 12 cards relating to creatures of Greek mythology. Students write the name at the top of the card. Bright, vibrant cards that can be completed as a group activity or cut and paste to insert into individual workbooks.