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KS3 English Language/Literacy writing a cover letter guide
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KS3 English Language/Literacy writing a cover letter guide

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A differentiated booklet that enables students to plan a cover letter for a prospective employer. Includes a modelled example, sentence starters and vocabulary and opportunities to self assess. Originally used for a lower ability year 9 group as part of a literacy unit, this would suit KS3 students as part of a letter writing scheme of work. Best printed in booklet format.
Dulce et Decorum Est KS3 WW1 Poetry Analysis
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Dulce et Decorum Est KS3 WW1 Poetry Analysis

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A pair of lessons that focus on language devices and performance using the poem 'Dulce et Decorum Est' by Wilfred Owen. The first lesson explore the poem through freeze frame activities and group work while the second lesson develops analysis of language devices within the poem with a modelled example. Originally used with a mixed ability year 8 group, this would also work with a high ability KS3 year 7 group and could supplement a war poetry scheme or as a standalone pair of lessons. Prior knowledge of simile, metaphor and emotive language is expected.
KS3 Y8 Exploring Effective Imagery
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KS3 Y8 Exploring Effective Imagery

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A lesson which aims to develop student understanding of what makes imagery effective in creative writing using the short story, ‘All Summer in a Day’ by Ray Bradbury. The lesson is scaffolded with discussion tasks and writing frames. Prior knowledge of the text is required. Suitable for a higher ability Year 7 group or a mixed ability Year 8 group.
The Merchant of Venice Shylock Analysis
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The Merchant of Venice Shylock Analysis

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A lesson based around extract analysis (Act 1 Scene 3) of The Merchant of Venice. Included is a differentiated grid and step by step instructions on the PowerPoint to develop analytical and writing skills. Suitable for a year 9 KS3 group. Prior knowledge of the play is required, the lesson would also be suitable as a revision activity.
KS3 Literacy Persuasive Article Differentiated Workbook
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KS3 Literacy Persuasive Article Differentiated Workbook

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A 10 page workbook that scaffolds writing a persuasive article, in this case, based on the film Hancock. A model answer and self assessment opportunities are included along with a success criteria. The material can be adapted to suit different content while maintaining the scaffolding. Originally used with a mixed ability year 9 group.
KS4 Prayer Before Birth by Louis MacNeice
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KS4 Prayer Before Birth by Louis MacNeice

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A lesson (potentially 1 and a half) based around exploring and analysing diction in the poem ‘Prayer Before Birth’ by Louis MacNeice. Knowledge of common poetic devices is assumed. The lesson is suited to a higher level GCSE/IGCSE class and can be used to supplement an exisiting poetry SoW or as a standalone revision lesson.
KS3 Boys and Girls by Alice Munro Analysis Lessons
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KS3 Boys and Girls by Alice Munro Analysis Lessons

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3 lessons that focus on plot, context and integrating context into analytical paragraphs based on the short story ‘Boys and Girls’ by Alice Munro. The story is not included but easily found online. The lessons were originally taught to a mixed ability Year 8 class and are suitable for online learning. Modelled writing and scaffolds are included.
Cambridge IGCSE 0500 English Language Paper 1 Walking Talking Mock
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Cambridge IGCSE 0500 English Language Paper 1 Walking Talking Mock

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A full IGCSE English Language Paper 1 mock exam with sources related to experiences of food. Question paper and mark scheme are included (the mark scheme is on the powerpoint). Originally used to facilitate a walking talking mock, this can be used for individual revision also. Suitable for students of the Cambridge 0500 specification (2020 onwards).
KS3 Chinese Cinderella Novel Study SoW
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KS3 Chinese Cinderella Novel Study SoW

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A 17 lesson scheme of work focusing on Chinese Cinderella, by Adeline Yen Mah. This scheme builds towards a reading assessment, with opportunities for discussion, presentation and creative writing activities throughout. Originally planned as an online scheme, this can be easily adapted to suit a classroom or to supplement an existing SoW. Suitable for a mixed ability Year 7 class.
KS3 Shakespeare Bundle
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KS3 Shakespeare Bundle

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A bundle consisting of a 14 lesson scheme of work for A Midsummer Night's Dream and additional analysis lessons on the Witches' Recipe from Macbeth and Shylock. The scheme is suitable for mixed ability year 8 or a high ability year 7 group while the Merchant of Venice lesson offers additional challenge.
KS3 Literacy Resources
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KS3 Literacy Resources

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Three resources focusing on literacy skills including CV writing, constructing a cover letter and writing a persuasive article. The CV Skills material is spread over three lessons. Originally used with a mixed ability year 9 group, this would also work well with higher ability year 8 class.
Year 9 Gothic Scheme of Work (Writing Focused)
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Year 9 Gothic Scheme of Work (Writing Focused)

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A 6 week scheme (15 lessons) of learning that explores Gothic conventions and a range of extracts from notable works. The unit is writing focused and builds awareness of setting and characterisation. There are additional and optional library resources that focuses on a reading of Jekyll and Hyde (text not supplied). Suitable for a mixed ability Year 9 class.
CIE IGCSE 0500 English Language Mock Exams
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CIE IGCSE 0500 English Language Mock Exams

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Three mock exam papers (two of Paper 1 and one of Paper 2) based on the 0500 2020 onwards specification for CIE English Language. Inserts, question papers and mark schemes are included for all papers.
KS3 Poetry Bundle
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KS3 Poetry Bundle

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A bundle consisting of an 8 lesson challenge scheme featuring 'Jabberwocky', 'A Martian Sends a Postcard Home', the Witches' Speech from Macbeth, 'Brothers' and 'Mother Diving' by Andrew Forster. Additionally there are separate lessons on war poetry that include 'Dulce et Decorum Est', 'Anthem for Doomed Youth', and 'The Soldier'. Suitable for a high ability year 7 group or a mixed ability year 8 class.
KS3 To Kill A Mockingbird Resources
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KS3 To Kill A Mockingbird Resources

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A bundle of resources that includes an analysis of Chapter 1 and mood, how Scout and Jem are presented in Ch. 1, an exploration of changes in attitude that focuses on Ch. 8, an analysis of Atticus Finch and writing from the perspective of Scout after the events of Ch. 9. There are sample of modelled writing included and a variety of discussion tasks. Suitable for a mixed ability year 8 class.
WW1 Poetry KS3 Bundle
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WW1 Poetry KS3 Bundle

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A series of lessons exploring war poetry, attitudes to war and authorial purpose. Suitable for a year 8 mixed ability group or higher ability year 7.