With 16 years of experience as an English teacher, preceded by a 5-year tenure as a graduate librarian, I've had the privilege of teaching and working with all key stages and abilities. I take pride in developing original and high-quality resources. Should you have any specific requests, please feel free to reach out. wildpoppyfieldsart@gmail.com
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With 16 years of experience as an English teacher, preceded by a 5-year tenure as a graduate librarian, I've had the privilege of teaching and working with all key stages and abilities. I take pride in developing original and high-quality resources. Should you have any specific requests, please feel free to reach out. wildpoppyfieldsart@gmail.com
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This resource is tailored to support reluctant readers.
Explore Wilma Rudolph’s inspiring journey from polio survivor to Olympic champion.
A simplified passage, followed by MCQs, true/false, discussion questions, and a creative task and answers.
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This accessible resource is tailored for reluctant readers, especially boys - based on the inspiring story of Eddie “The Eagle” Edwards, offers a straightforward way to engage learners with Eddie’s remarkable journey and its valuable lessons.
Included:
Passage written in accessible colloquial English
MCQs
True/False Qs
Discussion Qs
Differentiated Creative Writing Task
Answers
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Kathrine Switzer is a pioneering figure in the history of women’s running. She gained widespread recognition for being the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon as a numbered entrant. This historic event occurred in 1967 when Switzer registered for the marathon under the name “K.V. Switzer.”
This resource tailored towards reluctant readers celebrates the phenomenal achievement Katherine made in the world of Women’s sport.
Included:
Reading Passage
MCQs
True/False Qs
Discussion Qs
Writing Task
Answers
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Explore the inspiring journey of Linford Christie, one of Britain’s most renowned athletes, in our accessible reading resource.
Discover his triumphs, challenges, and lasting impact on the lives of young people. Tailored for reluctant readers between the ages of 11 -1 6, this comprehensive resource has a straight forward reading passage in language that is accessible to those developing their reading stamina.
The activities encourage deeper engagement with the text and the Storyboarding activity encourages students to reflect on the life, perseverance and achievements of this man in his sporting career and beyond.
Included:
Passage
MCQs
True/False
Discussion Qs
Creative Task - Storyboarding Linford’s tribulations and successes
Answers
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NON-FICTION -SPORTS - INVICTUS GAMES - READING COMPREHENSION WORKBOOK - The Invictus games, for those involved, ( participants, spectators, sponsors and volunteers) are a journey of resilience, camaraderie, and empowerment.
Students will explore the inspiring world of the Invictus Games with this informative and engaging resource. They will begin with a reading passage about the Games, followed by thought-provoking multiple-choice questions and reflective free-response prompts.
Students will then bring the games to life by stepping into roles with heartwarming role-play scenarios. The teacher notes will guide facilitation, ensuring meaningful discussions and insights.
A creative writing task will give students the opportunity to consolidate their knowledge of the games and explore the impact this learning has had on their perception of the Games.
Answers to MCQs and Free Response Qs
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THIS BUNDLE OF RESOURCES IS TAILORED FOR RELUCTANT READERS AGED 11 - 16 AND WOULD TIE IN NICELY WITH STUDYING “BLACK HISTORY MONTH”.
EACH OF THESE ATHLETES OVERCAME GREAT PREJUDICE/ADVERSITY TO ACHIEVE OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALS.
FROM THEIR HUMBLE BEGINNINGS THEY ROSE TO OBTAIN THE HIGHEST ACCOLADE IN SPORT AND SOME WENT ON TO INSPIRE AND ACHIEVE RECOGNITION FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE FIGHT FOR EQUALITY.
THESE INSPIRING STORIES ILLUSTRATE THAT THE ONLY ROAD TO SUCCESS IS ONE OF REAL DESIRE AND DEDICATION.
INCLUDED:
JESSE OWENS
ABEBE BIKILA
MUHAMMED ALI
WILMA RUDOLPH
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This resource is tailored for reluctant readers aged 11 -16. The inspiring achievements of Abebe Bikila’s , AFRICA’S first OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST is explored in the simplified passage, quizzes, discussion prompts, and a creative task, where students get to design their own medal to honour the achievements of Abebe Bikila.
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PLEASE EMAIL ME IF YOU WOULD LIKE A PERSONALISED MEGA-BUNDLE OF 20, 10 or any other size. AT X
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MEGA BUNDLE - READING - READING - READING X 20 (iii):
CHOCOLATE EASTER EGG - COMPREHENSION WORKBOOK - HISTORY OF
CULTURE-COMPRENSION WORKBOOK-SHAPING OUR DAILY LIVES
DICKENS-A CHRISTMAS CAROL-SEN COMPREHENSION- WORKBOOK
EARTH DAY - COMPREHENSION - HOW IT CHANGED THE WORLD
EASTER - COMPREHENSION - EOSTRE, THE MYSTERIOUS GODDESS …
KEATS-WORKBOOK-ODE TO A NIGHTINGALE
LONDON - AQA GCSE PAPER 1 - READING PRACTICE - CALL OF THE WILD (1903)
NON-FICTION - ETHICAL DILEMMA - LORD OF THE FLIES - CONTEXT LINK
OLYMPIC STORIES - COMPREHENSION - JESSE OWENS
OLYMPIC STORIES -COMPREHENSION- MUHAMMED ALI
OLYMPICS 2024 - COMPREHENSION-PARISIAN BOOKSELLERS
SHAKESPEARE - COMPREHENSION - EXPLORING TRAGEDY
SHAKESPEARE- COMPREHENSION-THE GLOBE THEATRE
SHEERS-‘MAMETZ WOOD’ - YEAR 10 EXAM WITH DIRT TASK
SPORTS - INVICTUS GAMES - COMPREHENSION WORKBOOK
ST. VALENTINE’S DAY - COMPREHENSION-MASSACRE
TEEN MENTAL HEALTH - COMPREHENSION - DISCUSSION - CREATIVE TASK
VALENTINE’S DAY - COMPREHENSION-THE DIGITAL EVOLUTION OF…
WORKHOUSE LETTER –COMPREHENSION – A CHRISTMAS CAROL
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PLEASE EMAIL ME IF YOU WOULD LIKE A PERSONALISED MEGA-BUNDLE OF 20 RESOURCES. AT X
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CHINESE NEW YEAR 2025 - COMPREHENSION - YEAR OF THE SNAKE
CULTURE-COMPRENSION WORKBOOK-SHAPING OUR DAILY LIVES
DICKENS-A CHRISTMAS CAROL-SEN COMPREHENSION- WORKBOOK
DIWALI-COMPREHENSION-DIWALI ON TRAFALGAR SQUARE
EARTH DAY - COMPREHENSION - HOW IT CHANGED THE WORLD
LEFTOVERS - COMPREHENSION - SCRAPS INTO TASTY MEALS
NON-FICTION - ETHICAL DILEMMA - LORD OF THE FLIES - CONTEXT LINK
OLYMPIC STORIES - COMPREHENSION - JESSE OWENS
OLYMPIC STORIES -COMPREHENSION-EDDIE “THE EAGLE” EDWARDS
OLYMPICS 2024-COMPREHENSION- OLYMPIC RINGS EVOLUTION & SYMBOLISM
SHAKESPEARE - COMPREHENSION - EXPLORATION OF COMEDIES
SHAKESPEARE- COMPREHENSION-THE GLOBE THEATRE
SPORTS - INVICTUS GAMES - COMPREHENSION WORKBOOK
ST. VALENTINE’S DAY - COMPREHENSION-MASSACRE
TEEN MENTAL HEALTH - COMPREHENSION - DISCUSSION - CREATIVE TASK
VALENTINE’S DAY - COMPREHENSION-THE DIGITAL EVOLUTION OF…
WOMEN IN SPORT-COMPREHENSION-KATHERINE SWITZER 1967
WORKHOUSE LETTER –COMPREHENSION – A CHRISTMAS CAROL
THESE COMPREHENSIVE READING PASSAGES ARE SUPPORTED BY A RANGE OF COMPREHENSION QUIZZES - MCQ, T/F & FREE RESPONSE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
** PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS & INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2024 HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THIS RESOURCE AND THE PRICE ADJUSTED ACCORDINGLY. ** :)
INCLUDED:
DICKENS - A CHRISTMAS CAROL
SWIMMING (SEN) FREE
PARALYMPICS 2024 FREE
ST. GEORGE OF ENGLAND
ST. VALENTINE’S DAY
SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE THEATRE
EASTER - HISTORY OF THE EASTER EGG
WHAT’S AN ODE?
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THIS BUNDLED RESOURCE IS COMPILED ESPECIALLY FOR ENGAGING BOYS IN READING, AND INCLUDES BOTH FICTION AND NON FICTION.
7 RESOURCES IN TOTAL, INCLUDING 3 FREE ONES.
INCLUDED:
JOHN STEINBECK - NAVIGATING DOUBT (N/F)
JACK LONDON - CALL OF THE WILD (F)
SHAKESPEARE - THE LEGACY (N/F)
DOYLE - HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES (F)
DICKEN’S - A CHRISTMAS CAROL READING WORKBOOK - DIFFERENTIATED (F)
VALENTINE’S DAY MASSACRE (N/F)
PARALYMPICS (N/F)
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THESE READING PASSAGES (FICTION/NON-FICTION) ARE SUPPORTED BY A RANGE OF COMPREHENSION QUIZZES - MCQ, T/F & FREE RESPONSE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
INCLUDED:
DICKENS - A CHRISTMAS CAROL (SEN)
GILMAN - THE YELLOW WALLPAPER
MAYA ANGELOU - FREE
PARALYMPICS 2024 - FREE
ST GEORGE OF ENGLAND
ST VALENTINE’S DAY
CHINESE NEW YEAR 2025 - YEAR OF THE SNAKE This resource has replaced CNY 2024 - Year of the Dragon)
HISTORY OF THE EASTER EGG
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THIS FREE INTERACTIVE MCQ QUIZ ACCOMMPANIES THE READING COMPREHENSION RESOURCE OF THE SAME NAME: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/paralympics-2024-comprehension-evolution-of-paralympics-12963572
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PARALYMPICS 2024 - NON FICTION READING COMPREHENSION
Paralympics history, adaptive sports technology, Paris 2024 innovations, Sir Ludwig Guttmann, Stoke Mandeville Games, biomechanics, inclusive sports, global impact.
Students can explore the inspiring evolution of Paralympic Games; learn about adaptive technology, history, and the groundbreaking innovations anticipated in Paris 2024 and discover how the Games challenge perceptions and promote inclusive sports globally.
The resource includes a comprehensive overview of the Paralympic Games’ evolution, the role of technology in enhancing athletes’ experiences, and a look ahead to the innovations expected at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. It covers key historical moments, technological advancements in prosthetics and adaptive sports equipment, and the societal impact of the Paralympics.
Additionally, the multiple-choice questions test knowledge and understanding of the Paralympic Games, making it an insightful educational resource.
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