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I work as part of a dedicated team of professionals within a department who strive to deliver highly engaging and informative English lessons day in, day out. As adults, we are constantly looking back on school as the best days of our lives and I make it my mission to ensure that every students' experience is as good as it can possibly be. My aim is to ease the ever burdening work-load that teachers currently have to face, equipping them with outstanding resources that are ready to go!

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I work as part of a dedicated team of professionals within a department who strive to deliver highly engaging and informative English lessons day in, day out. As adults, we are constantly looking back on school as the best days of our lives and I make it my mission to ensure that every students' experience is as good as it can possibly be. My aim is to ease the ever burdening work-load that teachers currently have to face, equipping them with outstanding resources that are ready to go!
AQA English Language Display Poster New GCSE
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AQA English Language Display Poster New GCSE

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This poster breaks down both AQA Language exams for students, highlighting key skills, timings as well as identifying the AOs. An invaluable resource to have around classrooms and corridors to ensure that students are familiar with the format of the English Language Exam and what is expected of them.
AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict - Writing Tasks
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AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict - Writing Tasks

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This PowerPoint is perfect for revision. It supports creative writing whilst embedding a knowledge and understanding of the poems from the Power and Conflict Cluster using quotes as inspiration.. The PowerPoint encourages: Accuracy in Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Punctuation variety: move beyond full stops and commas Sentence variety: simple, compound, complex Ambitious vocabulary: thesaurus use is encouraged Sophisticated writer’s techniques: metaphor, personification, rhetorical techniques
Checking Out Me History - John Agard - AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict
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Checking Out Me History - John Agard - AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict

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An outstanding and engaging lesson on 'Checking Out Me History' Assessment Objectives linked to the New AQA English Literature Specification. This presentation will last 2/3 lessons and includes: Visually engaging slides Starter Extension tasks Think, Pair and Share Opportunities Contextual Information on the author and the history of the poem. A reading of the poem A video from the author In depth stanza by stanza analysis using colour coding system. Exploration of form, structure, language and more Questions for understanding Longer Essay Question Relevant and engaging plenary to consolidate the students' learning A must have for anyone looking to teach 'Checking Out Me History'.
Frankenstein - Issues of Morality
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Frankenstein - Issues of Morality

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This is an outstanding lesson which comes complete with an extract for Frankenstein as well as a sheet for differentiation. This lesson aims to look at issues of morality and then apply them to Frankenstein. This thorough lesson comes with an engaging starter, main activities as well as a plenary to consolidate knowledge.
Poppies - Jane Weir - AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict
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Poppies - Jane Weir - AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict

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An outstanding and engaging lesson on Weir's 'Poppies'. Assessment Objectives linked to the New AQA English Literature Specification. This presentation will last 2/3 lessons and includes: Visually engaging slides Starter Extension tasks Think, Pair and Share Opportunities Contextual Information on the author and the history of poppies. A reading of the poem In depth stanza by stanza analysis using colour coding system. Unfamiliar Vocabulary - Imagery Grid Exploration of form, structure and language Questions for understanding Longer Essay Question Relevant and engaging plenary to consolidate the students' learning A must have for anyone looking to teach 'Poppies'.
AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict  - Complete Collection - SAVE OVER 50%
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AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict - Complete Collection - SAVE OVER 50%

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An outstanding compilation of lessons on: Remains War Photographer The Prelude Exposure Kamikaze Ozymandias Poppies Storm on the Island The Charge of the Light Brigade The Emigree The Prelude Tissue Checking Out Me History My Last Duchess London + FREE Porphyria's Lover Half-Caste AQA English Lit/Language Posters Assessment Objectives linked to the New AQA English Literature Specification. Each presentation will last 2/3 lessons and includes: Visually engaging slides Starters Extension tasks Think, Pair and Share Opportunities Contextual Information A reading of the poem Stanza by Stanza analysis Unfamiliar Vocabulary - Imagery Grid Exploration of form, structure, language, effect and contrasting ideas within the poem Questions for understanding Longer Essay Question Relevant and engaging plenary to consolidate the students' learning A must have for anyone looking to teach the AQA Power and Conflict Cluster.
Creative Writing - Perspective
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Creative Writing - Perspective

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This lesson focuses on perspective around the theme of being stranded on a desert island. The lesson includes: Engaging and informative slides Key words / Definitions Differentiated key words Opportunity for discussion Inference and Perspective task (Working out who or what is telling the story) Brilliant creative task focussing on writing wrong unique perspectives Ready to go and perfect at KS3 or 4.
Romeo and Juliet - Oxymoron Lesson
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Romeo and Juliet - Oxymoron Lesson

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An outstanding lesson which introduces the concept of oxymoron within Romeo and Juliet. This lesson is visually engaging and deploys a range of activities to appeal to all types of learners. The lesson comes complete with extensions and differentiation for weaker abilities. It also has key definitions, evidence of student work modeled as well as a range of writing activities which focus on developing language analysis. There is also an enjoyable plenary which helps to consolidate knowledge.
Great Expectations - Newspaper Article Lesson
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Great Expectations - Newspaper Article Lesson

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Great Expectations - Newspaper Article Lesson An outstanding lesson which focuses on creating a newspaper article based on chapter one. Includes: Starter Key Words Structure Sentence Starters Journalist Activity Peer Assessment Plenary
Gothic Literature - The Tell Tale Heart - Edgar Allen Poe
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Gothic Literature - The Tell Tale Heart - Edgar Allen Poe

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This double lesson looks at exploring Gothic conventions within Edgar Allen Poe's classic short story. To explore Gothic conventions. To expand our Gothic vocabulary. To understand how Edgar Allan Poe creates an atmosphere of horror and tension in ‘The Tell Tale Heart’. The double lesson includes: Starter Definition Vocabulary of the Gothic Visual Stimuli Key Questions About the author
A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens - Complete Presentation - AQA New Specification
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A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens - Complete Presentation - AQA New Specification

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A complete PowerPoint presentation with over 200 slides. Complete with 'A Christmas Carol' text. This is an outstanding and engaging resource for anyone looking to teach 'A Christmas Carol' without the planning. PowerPoint includes: Engaging Starters Activities Character Analysis Context Assessment Peer Assessment Imagery Analysis Summaries Plenaries Guided Reading Exploration of key terminology. The AO's are linked the new AQA GCSE.
Storm on the Island - Seamus Heaney - AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict
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Storm on the Island - Seamus Heaney - AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict

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An outstanding and engaging lesson on Heaney's 'Storm on the Island'. Assessment Objectives linked to the New AQA English Literature Specification. This presentation will last 2/3 lessons and includes: Visually engaging slides Starter Extension tasks Think, Pair and Share Opportunities Contextual Information on the author and the history of Ireland In depth stanza by stanza analysis using colour coding system Unfamiliar Vocabulary - Imagery Grid Exploration of form, structure, language and themes Questions for understanding Longer Essay Question Relevant and engaging plenary to consolidate the students' learning A must have for anyone looking to teach 'Storm on the Island' whilst cutting out the planning. THIS RESOURCE IS EASILY ADAPTABLE
Porphyria's Lover - Robert Browning - AQA Poetry - Love and Relationships
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Porphyria's Lover - Robert Browning - AQA Poetry - Love and Relationships

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Porphyria's Lover - Robert Browning - AQA Poetry - Love and Relationships An outstanding and engaging lesson on Browning's 'Porphyria's Lover' Assessment Objectives linked to the New AQA English Literature Specification. This presentation will last 2/3 lessons and includes: Visually engaging slides Starter Extension tasks Think, Pair and Share Opportunities Contextual Information on the author and the history of 'Porphyria's Lover'. A reading of the poem Video In depth stanza by stanza analysis using colour coding system. Exploration of form, structure and language Questions for understanding Relevant and engaging plenary to consolidate the students' learning Structure Meaning Imagery Language Effect A must have for anyone looking to teach 'Porphyria's Lover'.
Checking Out Me History - John Agard - AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict
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Checking Out Me History - John Agard - AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict

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An outstanding and engaging lesson on 'Checking Out Me History' Assessment Objectives linked to the New AQA English Literature Specification. This presentation will last 2/3 lessons and includes: Visually engaging slides Starter Extension tasks Think, Pair and Share Opportunities Contextual Information on the author and the history of the poem. A reading of the poem A video from the author In depth stanza by stanza analysis using colour coding system. Exploration of form, structure, language and more Questions for understanding Longer Essay Question Relevant and engaging plenary to consolidate the students' learning A must have for anyone looking to teach 'Checking Out Me History'.
Remains - Simon Armitage - Poetry Revision - Power and Conflict
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Remains - Simon Armitage - Poetry Revision - Power and Conflict

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An outstanding and engaging PDF guide on Simon Armitage's 'Remains'. Assessment Objectives linked to the New AQA English Literature Specification. This PDF includes: Visually engaging slides Starter Extension tasks Think, Pair and Share Opportunities Contextual Information on the author and PTSD. A reading of the poem In depth stanza by stanza analysis Unfamiliar Vocabulary - Imagery Grid Exploration of form, structure, language, effect and colloquialisms within the poem Questions for understanding Longer Essay Question Relevant and engaging plenary to consolidate the students' learning A must have for anyone looking to learn 'Remains'.
Of Mice and Men - Symbolism
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Of Mice and Men - Symbolism

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A lesson on exploring Steinbeck's use of symbolism throughout 'Of Mice and Men' focusing mainly on Chapter 3. Includes: Visually Engaging Slides Engaging Starter Engaging Plenary Extensions 2 Main Tasks Key Words
My Last Duchess / Porphyria's Lover / The Prelude - AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict
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My Last Duchess / Porphyria's Lover / The Prelude - AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict

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Assessment Objectives linked to the New AQA English Literature Specification. Each presentation will last 2/3 lessons and includes: Visually engaging slides Starters Extension tasks Think, Pair and Share Opportunities Contextual Information A reading of the poem Stanza by Stanza analysis Unfamiliar Vocabulary - Imagery Grid Exploration of form, structure, language, effect and contrasting ideas within the poem Questions for understanding Longer Essay Question Relevant and engaging plenary to consolidate the students' learning