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I'm currently the head of English and raising standards leader at a secondary school in Birmingham. I'm passionate about my subject and passionate about ensuring that the young people we serve leave education with a high competency in English. Prior to teaching I worked in the radio industry as a presenter for 7 years and so when I became a teacher I enjoyed the opportunity to teach Media studies. You'll find hundreds of English and Media studies resources.

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I'm currently the head of English and raising standards leader at a secondary school in Birmingham. I'm passionate about my subject and passionate about ensuring that the young people we serve leave education with a high competency in English. Prior to teaching I worked in the radio industry as a presenter for 7 years and so when I became a teacher I enjoyed the opportunity to teach Media studies. You'll find hundreds of English and Media studies resources.
Conscientious objector Conflict poetry
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Conscientious objector Conflict poetry

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Resource to support the exploration of the poem 'Conscientious objector.' Differentiation: purple = lower blue = middle yellow = higher Exploration of meaning, language and structure Opportunity to improve a student response
Edexcel conflict poetry 9-1 Sample assessment 4 new spec exam question Extract from the prelude
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Edexcel conflict poetry 9-1 Sample assessment 4 new spec exam question Extract from the prelude

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With very few sample assessment materials provided by the exam boards I have created my own. They have been made to look exactly like the assessments that students will sit n the real 9-1 examinations and are phrased in the same ways too. This paper uses Extract from the prelude as the printed poem. The student responses can then be marked using the relevant mark scheme for Power and conflict poetry.
Introduction to analysing poetry - Blessing Imtiaz Dharker - KS2 KS3
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Introduction to analysing poetry - Blessing Imtiaz Dharker - KS2 KS3

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Resource to support students in the analysis of poetry The resource uses 'Blessing' as the example poem and students will work independently and in groups to analyse the poem in the following ways: - what it is about - what is repeated - tone - words used - alliteration - imagery - rhyme and rhythm - structure Differentiation: purple = lower blue = middle yellow = higher
A Christmas Carol AQA New specification GCSE Sample assessment 1 - exam question - stave 1
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A Christmas Carol AQA New specification GCSE Sample assessment 1 - exam question - stave 1

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With very few sample assessment materials provided by the exam boards I have created my own. They have been made to look exactly like the assessments that students will sit in the real 9-1 examinations and are phrased in the same ways too. The student responses can then be marked using the relevant mark scheme for literature. The extract in this assessment is taken from stave 1.
Structure strips for analytical writing and transactional writing GCSE Language & literature papers
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Structure strips for analytical writing and transactional writing GCSE Language & literature papers

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A selection of structure strips that have been incredibly useful and rewarding. They have been used to help students to form better quality analytical paragraphs as well as improved transactional/non fiction writing. All of the strips can be edited and use the 'what, how, why' method as opposed to PEE which can be too restrictive Included in this bundle are structure strips for: - Romeo and Juliet - act 2 scene 2, act 1 scene 5, imagery - poetry comparison - non fiction writing - Animal Farm - theme of exploitation - AQA language paper 2 question 2 - AQA language paper 2 question 4 - AQA language paper 1 question 2 and paper 2 question 3 (language questions) - Of Mice and Men
Animal Farm GCSE 9-1 Whole novel differentiated with differentiated exam revision
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Animal Farm GCSE 9-1 Whole novel differentiated with differentiated exam revision

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This bundle contains resources for the entirety of the novel. (Chapters 1-10) Differentiation: purple = lower blue = middle yellow = higher Resources provide opportunity to develop skills for GCSE 9-1. Also included: - 2 lots of exam revision for the literature exam - Quotations with images to aide revision - a revision guide - structure strips to allow students to structure better responses
Introduction to Of Mice and Men Steinbeck Context differentiated  lessons
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Introduction to Of Mice and Men Steinbeck Context differentiated lessons

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3-4 differentiated lessons to introduce Of Mice and Men. Resources provide opportunities to: - explore the great depression including dust bowl - explore the roaring twenties - write imaginatively - upgrade sentences - Analyse language within the song/poem ‘Do-re-mi’ - use ‘what, how, why’ to form analytical paragraphs Differentiation: purple = lower blue = middle yellow = higher
Gun culture UK USA, writing to argue & analysis of Obama's  speech - what, how why?
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Gun culture UK USA, writing to argue & analysis of Obama's speech - what, how why?

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A Differentiated resources to support the exploration of gun culture following the recent attack in Las Vegas. (October 2017) Resource provides opportunities to: - compare gun culture statistics in UK and USA - compare Obama's speech on gun culture with Trump's election campaign speech - explore the events in Las Vegas - write a formal letter of argument on the subject - Analyse the effectiveness of Obama's speech - Analyse language - Use 'what, how, why?' instead of PEE Differentiation: purple = lower blue = middle yellow = higher
Of Mice and Men revision of context characters themes and assessment preparation
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Of Mice and Men revision of context characters themes and assessment preparation

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Fully differentiated resources to support the revision of 'Of Mice and Men.' Opportunities to: - revise characters - revise themes - practice exam style questions - study model paragraphs in response to exam style questions - revise the context 1920s and 1930s America - extract to whole Differentiation: yellow = higher ability blue = middle ability purple = lower ability
Non fiction texts KS3 preparation for GCSE analysis
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Non fiction texts KS3 preparation for GCSE analysis

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19 fully differentiated lessons (by colour) that enable students to explore a wide variety of non-fiction texts and create their own. These resources are meticulously planned and are ready to go. Simply download and teach. Analysis of the following texts: - leaflets - theme of holidays and attractions - articles - theme of legal driving age - reports - adverts - newspapers - range of broadsheet and tabloid - posters - NSPCC - social media - tv news - autobiography - letters - ban mobile phones Differentiation by colour: yellow = higher ability blue - middle ability purple = lower ability These resources provide opportunities to: - Analyse language, form and structure of non fiction texts - analyse the use of persuasive language - write persuasively - create a wide variety of non fiction texts - explore texts from a variety of sources and media - explore relevant topics for young people - develop speaking and listening skills Ideal for KS3 ahead of GCSE 9-1
Comparing non fiction texts on the theme of family holidays GCSE practice
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Comparing non fiction texts on the theme of family holidays GCSE practice

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18 fully differentiated lessons that use the theme of family holidays to analyse and compare non-fiction texts. (All texts included) Lessons are numbered for ease of use. Differentiation by colour: purple = low ability blue = middle ability yellow = high ability These resource re ideal for KS3 or KS4 in preparation for tackling non-fiction texts at GCSE. They are meticulously planned and ready to go. Download and use. Texts: - Butlins promotional video - Practical caravan article - Information leaflet - Holidays matter - Extract from PGL - Family adventures - Guardian online article - Centerparcs blog Resources provide opportunities to: - Analyse language - Analyse graphological features - Analyse perspective - Analyse audience and purpose - Compare texts
Nonfiction & literary nonfiction texts KS3 prep for GCE new specification 9-1 Anne Frank Luther King
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Nonfiction & literary nonfiction texts KS3 prep for GCE new specification 9-1 Anne Frank Luther King

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9 fully differentiated lessons that help students develop skills for analysing and comparing non fiction and literary non-fiction texts in preparation for 9-1 GCSE. Writing and speaking and listening opportunities also included including speech writing using the 6 part structure. Ideal for year 7,8 or 9 ahead of new GCSE. These resources are ready to go. The following texts are explored and included in this bundle: - Martin Luther King I have a dream speech - Rudolf Holsse - concentration camp German perspective -Anne Frank's diary - Teenage lottery winner article Differentiation by colour: purple = low ability blue = middle ability yellow = high ability Resources provide opportunities to: - analyse language and perspective - compare non fiction texts -synthesise information -create non fiction texts -plan effective speeches using the 6 part structure -debate - speaking and listening
An Inspector Calls context revision resources
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An Inspector Calls context revision resources

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Resources to support the teaching or revision of contextual information of An Inspector Calls Resources include: -1912v1945 -suffragettes -Titanic -Welfare state -Trade unions -deadly sins Opportunities provided to carousel information for students to recap their understanding.
Media studies GCSE Print Media Magazine covers analyse and create own  Ready to go lessons
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Media studies GCSE Print Media Magazine covers analyse and create own Ready to go lessons

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Over 15 fully differentiated lessons (by colour) that support the teaching of magazine covers. These lessons were planned in line with the AQA Media studies assignment 1 coursework but could also easily be used as a project with KS3. All lessons are ready to go and are numbered for ease of use. Differentiation: purple = lower ability blue = middle ability yellow = higher ability Resources provide opportunities to: - explore representation of mag covers - explore colour theory - explore Blumler and Katz theory - explore magazine conventions and cover features (wide range of titles) - explore audiences if magazines using the NRS website - explore demographic, geodemographic & psychographic - explore the language of magazines - analyse the effectiveness of covers in appealing to audience - create own magazine cover for a specific audience - evaluate own production work
English classroom display materials Literacy displays
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English classroom display materials Literacy displays

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Included: - Connectives display materials - Figurative language display materials - Multi cultural greetings - Classroom learning posters - Literary techniques posters - Where the attention flows the energy goes -posters - Thesaurus display materials