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Peer/self assessment marking descriptor grids
These grids are ideal to copy and hand to students to assess an extended piece of work/essay. It gives the grades 1-8 and matching descriptors. Students tick the level they think they/peer is at and provide a quotation from the students work for evidence of that level. This is aimed at GCSE/IGCSE students and works particularly well with more able pupils.
Frankenstein - Symbolism Quotation Card Sort Lesson
An interactive group activity for students to learn about the symbols in the novel.
Students cut out and sort quotation cards into the correct categories then discuss and make notes about what each symbol might represent. More able students aim to explain the effect on the reader.
Includes, learning objectives, links to AOs, differentiated tasks, quotation and symbol cards and an answer sheet. Copy, cut and sort! No planning required!
Victor Frankenstein Character Analysis & Essay Guide
A whole lesson on the character analysis of Victor Frankenstein.
Starter consists of a list of adjectives to describe Victor and a range of quotations. Students select appropriate adjectives to link to the quotes.
Main activity explores in-depth analysis of two quotations of their choice from the starter with space for language analysis too. This provides a practise for essay writing in following activity.
Essay title and essay guide given for students to plan their essay. Essay structure is outlined including optional starting sentences for both the introduction and conclusion.
Frankenstein Analysis tasks on the creature with essay question and guide
Adjectives to describe the creature are listed and students match them to appropriate quotations.
The following task encourages detailed analysis of selected quotes to prepare for essay writing.
An essay guide is given with outline and example of how to plan along with guidance on essay structure with optional starting sentences and concluding paragraph sentences.
Links to AOs also provided.
Frankenstein Homework or pre-reading activities
Two task sheets to be used as pre-reading or homework activities to be used when studying the novel Frankenstein. Includes links to AOs
Task 1 - Research and explore the different locations mentioned in the novel (good for cross-curricular links). This helps students to visualise the journeys of the characters as well as developing their geographical knowledge. Includes extension tasks and answers.
Task 2 - Vocabulary task to enhance understanding of the language of 19th century texts.
Tasks are easily marked as a class to save time.
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'AN Inspector Calls' Activity Pack
Contains detailed worksheets on the characters of Mr & Mrs Birling, Sheila and Eric, as well as a range of tasks covering Acts 1 & 2.
Tasks are differentiated and also include differentiated learning objectives. Each individual lesson has an assessment grid whereby work can be easily marked by either students themselves, peers or the teacher.
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GCSE & IGCSE poetry preparation poem 'Blessing'
A series of lessons including a wide range of differentiated tasks and activities to support the understanding of the different aspects of poetry, illustrated through the poem 'Blessing' by Imtiaz Dharker. Each individual lesson includes differentiated objectives and tasks with extension activities, answers sheets, homework tasks and cover lessons.
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Comparing Poems Practise
Worksheets are provided on two poem ('River God' & 'Ozymandias') .There is also a worksheet comparing quotations and a Venn diagram with some key words to help students to identify similarities and differences between the poems. In addition, a poetry comparison essay writing frame is provided to guide students through the process and an essay vocabulary sheet to develop the use of language and sophistication in their own writing.
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Othello - Introduction (characters and Plot)
Presentation, worksheets, assessment plan, extension activities and homework with teacher answers - everything you need to give an introduction to the play.
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Island Man poem analysis
A set of detailed worksheets preparing students for the analysis of the poem 'Island Man'. There is also a comparison essay writing frame for students to practise their poetry comparison skills.
EDEXCEL IGCSE English Language SOW & Resources for Anthology in Section A
Over 60 PP slides, a SOW, worksheets and revision tests (with answers) to teach the Non- fiction anthology texts in Section A. Includes a range of tasks: cloze, matching, comprehension questions, analysis grids and more (many tasks also with answer sheets for easy marking or self-assessment). There are suggestions and aids for student annotation and most texts come with essay plans. There are lots of images to support visual learners and enhance understanding of context. In addition, there is a variety of extension tasks and homework sheets, which can be applied to all texts.
The Tower, Stories of Ourselves CIE, Activity Pack & Summary sheet
Information sheet
Single handout including: Summary of important information on the text for revision and understanding -plot summary, themes, author info, setting, and genre.
Activity Pack
o Task 1: Examines the characters of Caroline and Neville
o Task 2: Complete the blanks to explore how Caroline changes over the course of the story
o Task 3: How tension is created through language
o Task 4: Revise the plot by matching quotations to describe the images
o Task 5: Short writing task to explore the reader’s own reactions to the story
o Task 6: Analyse the use of symbolism
o Task 7: Explain the effect of the literary devices in quotations
o Going further: various extension tasks to examine the text in further detail
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King Lear
A comprehensive workbook filled with activities to help students understand the content, language, themes and characters in the play (Acts 1-3).
Suitable for use in class, as a revision workbook or as a homework book.
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Classroom Templates
A variety of display templates with different themes, a book report, a character/theme analysis template and newspaper templates.
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Othello Whole play activity pack/workbook & assessment
A comprehensive workbook to aid the teaching of the play ' Othello'. Includes differentiated objectives and tasks on each main scene. There are tasks which focus on language. key quotation analysis, characters and themes as well as extension tasks throughout. There is also a detailed assessment plan to analyse the character of Iago.
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Improving SpaG, Descriptive & Creative Writing Skills
A selection of resources to develop many major aspects of the writing process and widen the range of student vocabulary. All resources include objectives and are ready to print and teach.