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AQA Poetry Differentiated - Eden Rock (Love and Relationships Unit)(KS4)
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AQA Poetry Differentiated - Eden Rock (Love and Relationships Unit)(KS4)

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A PowerPoint presentation packed full of images, word clusters, vocabulary and poetic techniques, designed to help differentiate the poem “Eden Rock" (Charles Causley, 1988) for learners who are struggling with the poem. This FREE resource is a sample from the AQA poetry differentiated bundle. For another FREE resource, check out “When We Two Parted” differentiated The presentation breaks the poem down by stanza, illustrating some of the key ideas, moods or themes of each stanza using relatable images. The presentation then follows with a vocabulary check-list, contextualising some of the more difficult words in each stanza. There are then two slides designed to aid student understanding of the poem. One slide groups similar words into themed banks (ie, emotive words, sad words, happy words etc) whilst the other slide groups words by poetic technique (Pathetic fallacy etc) The presentation can be used as a classroom aid to improve whole-group understanding of the poem and as a prompt to get students thinking about the poem in an analytical way. It slots in seamlessly with any pre-planned lessons.
AQA Poetry Differentiated - When We Two Parted - Lord Byron (Love and Relationships Unit)(KS4)
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AQA Poetry Differentiated - When We Two Parted - Lord Byron (Love and Relationships Unit)(KS4)

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A PowerPoint presentation packed full of images, word clusters, vocabulary and poetic techniques, designed to help differentiate the poem “When We Two Parted” (Lord Byron, 1816) for learners who are struggling with the poem. This FREE resource is a sample from the AQA poetry differentiated bundle. For another FREE resource, check out “Eden Rock” differentiated from the 20th century poetry bundle. The presentation breaks the poem down by stanza, illustrating some of the key ideas, moods or themes of each stanza using relatable images. The presentation then follows with a vocabulary check-list, contextualising some of the more difficult words in each stanza. There are then two slides designed to aid student understanding of the poem. One slide groups similar words into themed banks (ie, emotive words, sad words, happy words etc) whilst the other slide groups words by poetic technique (Pathetic fallacy etc) The presentation can be used as a classroom aid to improve whole-group understanding of the poem and as a prompt to get students thinking about the poem in an analytical way. It slots in seamlessly with any pre-planned lessons.
AQA Poetry Differentiated - 19th Century (Love and Relationships)
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AQA Poetry Differentiated - 19th Century (Love and Relationships)

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A collection of all 6 of AQA’s 19th Century “Love and Relationships” poems, each differentiated for low-ability learners. See also: AQA 20th Century poetry bundle Each PowerPoint presentation is packed full of images, word clusters, vocabulary and poetic techniques, designed to help differentiate AQA’s 19th Century “Love and Relationship” poems. Each presentation breaks the poem down by stanza, illustrating some of the key ideas, moods or themes of each stanza using relatable images. Each presentation then follows with a vocabulary check-list, contextualising some of the more difficult words in each stanza. There are then two slides designed to aid student understanding of the poem. One slide groups similar words into themed banks (ie, emotive words, sad words, happy words etc) whilst the other slide groups words by poetic technique (Pathetic fallacy etc) The presentation can be used as a classroom aid to improve whole-group understanding of the poem and as a prompt to get students thinking about the poem in an analytical way. The PowerPoints will slot in seamlessly in with any pre-planned lessons. Poems included are Love’s Philosophy Neutral Tones Porphyria’s Lover Sonnet 29 The Farmer’s Bride When We Two Parted
Independent Task Planner
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Independent Task Planner

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A simple worksheet designed to help students who have difficulty breaking down or “chunking” their work into manageable pieces. This sheet asks students to outline the task that has been set for them (in their own words) and then provides a three step planning box to allow them to break the activity or work down into smaller chunks, to work through without becoming overwhelmed. Each step has a handy check-box that students can tick-off for a sense of accomplishment and to keep them moving forward. The activity sheet is designed to get students thinking meta-cognitively about the way they approach work. Suitable for students of all abilities, but particularly useful for those with memory or comprehension difficulties.
Essay Planning Phrase Mat (PEA Sentence stems)
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Essay Planning Phrase Mat (PEA Sentence stems)

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Two sets of essay planning phrase mats, which can be printed for display or for reference. The mats feature various essay writing sentence stems, organised by use. It includes sentence stems for… Introducing Ideas Introducing Examples Analysing Examples Comparing and Contrasting Adding Ideas Summarising an essay Ideal for GCSE students of any ability. Fantastic as a reminder sheet for low ability learners or those with SEN needs.
Discussion Roles - Roleplay cards to structure group talk for oracy
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Discussion Roles - Roleplay cards to structure group talk for oracy

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A set of 6 roleplay cards which can be used to structure class discussion by allocating jobs for those participating. Allows hesitant or shy students to get involved in debate and other group talk by assigning roles. Improve classroom oracy by encouraging structured discussion. 1 - Start it 2 - Build on it 3 - Challenge it 4 - Make it clear 5 - Prove it 6 - Summarise it Included are six A4 posters for display as well as an A4 card that includes each role in one place. The card can be cut into square tokens or badges to hand out to individual students, or printed and handed to groups as a whole.
Autism Awareness Month 2022 Assembly
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Autism Awareness Month 2022 Assembly

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A vibrant PowerPoint celebrating both Autism Awareness Month 2022 and World Autism Acceptance Week (28 March - 3 April) for use in assemblies or PSHE/classroom work. Includes: Key statistics surrounding autism in the UK An introduction to autism, it’s characteristics and behaviours How autism sits on a spectrum The gender divide within autism Details on struggles with social communication, routine and repetition Details on sensory issues, meltdown and shutdown A look at special interests and how they can help and soothe Advantages to the autistic way of thinking 7 famous and influential people in the real life and pop culture who have autism Why we celebrate Autism Awareness Month Tips on how to help our friends and make the world for autism-friendly Further info, helpful links and who to speak to at school Fully animated with transitions, full colour, 22 slides in total. Part of an assembly series on mental health awareness and international women’s day
GCSE English - Planning and Display Bundle
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GCSE English - Planning and Display Bundle

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A resource bundle featuring an array of planning mats and revision posters for classroom use/display. Includes a variety of task planners, PEA and PETER sheets, posters focusing on poetry analysis and exam skills, flash cards for AFOREST and features of poetic language, and various discussion prompt cards for in-class oracy.
Social Media Star - Premium Bundle (Quiz/Boardgame)
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Social Media Star - Premium Bundle (Quiz/Boardgame)

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Upgrade from the free edition with this premium bundle, which includes a set of pre-made “drama” (48 different outcomes) 72 English quiz cards (Jane Eyre, Macbeth, Lord of the Flies and general knowledge) and a blank question template that lets you easily tailor the game to your own specialist subject. With this version, all you need to do is fill in the blank question templates and print the .ppt for an instant set of cards.
Island Royale - Premium Bundle (Quiz/Boardgame)
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Island Royale - Premium Bundle (Quiz/Boardgame)

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Upgrade from the free edition with this premium bundle, which includes a set of pre-made “gem cards” (38 different outcomes) 72 English quiz cards (Jane Eyre, Macbeth, Lord of the Flies and general knowledge) and a blank question template that lets you easily tailor the game to your own specialist subject. With this version, all you need to do is fill in the blank question templates and print the .ppt for an instant set of cards. Set also includes player tokens, life-counters and place-cards.
AQA Poetry Differentiated - 20th Century (Love and Relationships)
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AQA Poetry Differentiated - 20th Century (Love and Relationships)

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A collection of 8 of AQA’s 20th Century “Love and Relationships” poems, each differentiated for low-ability learners. See also: AQA 19th Century poetry bundle Each PowerPoint presentation is packed full of images, word clusters, vocabulary and poetic techniques, designed to help differentiate AQA’s 20th Century “Love and Relationship” poems. Each presentation breaks the poem down by stanza, illustrating some of the key ideas, moods or themes of each stanza using relatable images. Each presentation then follows with a vocabulary check-list, contextualising some of the more difficult words in each stanza. There are then two slides designed to aid student understanding of the poem. One slide groups similar words into themed banks (ie, emotive words, sad words, happy words etc) whilst the other slide groups words by poetic technique (Pathetic fallacy etc) The presentation can be used as a classroom aid to improve whole-group understanding of the poem and as a prompt to get students thinking about the poem in an analytical way. The PowerPoints will slot in seamlessly in with any pre-planned lessons. Poems included are Before You Were Mine Climbing My Grandfather Eden Rock Letters from Yorkshire Follower Mother, Any Distance Walking Away Winter Swans
AQA Poetry Differentiated - Sonnet 29, I Think of Thee (Love and Relationships Unit)(KS4)
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AQA Poetry Differentiated - Sonnet 29, I Think of Thee (Love and Relationships Unit)(KS4)

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A PowerPoint presentation packed full of images, word clusters, vocabulary and poetic techniques, designed to help differentiate the poem “Sonnet 29, I Think of Thee!” (Elizabeth Barrett Browning, 1850) for learners who are struggling with the poem. The presentation breaks the poem down by stanza, illustrating some of the key ideas, moods or themes of each stanza using relatable images. The presentation then follows with a vocabulary check-list, contextualising some of the more difficult words in each stanza. There are then two slides designed to aid student understanding of the poem. One slide groups similar words into themed banks (ie, emotive words, sad words, happy words etc) whilst the other slide groups words by poetic technique (Pathetic fallacy etc) The presentation can be used as a classroom aid to improve whole-group understanding of the poem and as a prompt to get students thinking about the poem in an analytical way. It slots in seamlessly with any pre-planned lessons.
AQA Poetry Differentiated - The Farmer's Bride - Charlotte Mew (Love and Relationships Unit)(KS4)
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AQA Poetry Differentiated - The Farmer's Bride - Charlotte Mew (Love and Relationships Unit)(KS4)

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A PowerPoint presentation packed full of images, word clusters, vocabulary and poetic techniques, designed to help differentiate the poem “The Farmer’s Bride” (Charlotte Mew, 1916) for learners who are struggling with the poem. The presentation breaks the poem down by stanza, illustrating some of the key ideas, moods or themes of each stanza using relatable images. The presentation then follows with a vocabulary check-list, contextualising some of the more difficult words in each stanza. There are then two slides designed to aid student understanding of the poem. One slide groups similar words into themed banks (ie, emotive words, sad words, happy words etc) whilst the other slide groups words by poetic technique (Pathetic fallacy etc) The presentation can be used as a classroom aid to improve whole-group understanding of the poem and as a prompt to get students thinking about the poem in an analytical way. It slots in seamlessly with any pre-planned lessons.
AQA Poetry Differentiated - Love's Philosophy - Percey Bysshe Shelley (Love and Relationships)
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AQA Poetry Differentiated - Love's Philosophy - Percey Bysshe Shelley (Love and Relationships)

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A PowerPoint presentation packed full of images, word clusters, vocabulary and poetic techniques, designed to help differentiate the poem “Love’s Philosophy” (Percey Bysshe Shelley, 1819) for learners who are struggling with the poem. The presentation breaks the poem down by stanza, illustrating some of the key ideas, moods or themes of each stanza using relatable images. The presentation then follows with a vocabulary check-list, contextualising some of the more difficult words in each stanza. There are then two slides designed to aid student understanding of the poem. One slide groups similar words into themed banks (ie, emotive words, sad words, happy words etc) whilst the other slide groups words by poetic technique (Pathetic fallacy etc) The presentation can be used as a classroom aid to improve whole-group understanding of the poem and as a prompt to get students thinking about the poem in an analytical way. It slots in seamlessly with any pre-planned lessons.
AQA Poetry Differentiated - Porphyria's Lover - Robert Browning (Love and Relationships Unit)(KS4)
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AQA Poetry Differentiated - Porphyria's Lover - Robert Browning (Love and Relationships Unit)(KS4)

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A PowerPoint presentation packed full of images, word clusters, vocabulary and poetic techniques, designed to help differentiate the poem “Porphyria’s Lover” (Robert Browning, 1836) for learners who are struggling with the poem. The presentation breaks the poem down by stanza, illustrating some of the key ideas, moods or themes of each stanza using relatable images. The presentation then follows with a vocabulary check-list, contextualising some of the more difficult words in each stanza. There are then two slides designed to aid student understanding of the poem. One slide groups similar words into themed banks (ie, emotive words, sad words, happy words etc) whilst the other slide groups words by poetic technique (Pathetic fallacy etc) The presentation can be used as a classroom aid to improve whole-group understanding of the poem and as a prompt to get students thinking about the poem in an analytical way. It slots in seamlessly with any pre-planned lessons.
AQA Poetry Differentiated - Walking Away (Love and Relationships Unit)(KS4)
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AQA Poetry Differentiated - Walking Away (Love and Relationships Unit)(KS4)

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A PowerPoint presentation packed full of images, word clusters, vocabulary and poetic techniques, designed to help differentiate the poem “Walking Away” (Cecil Day Lewis, 1956) for learners who are struggling with the poem. Part of the AQA Love and Relationships poetry bundle, you can find a fantastic FREE example of one of these resources “Eden Rock”. If you enjoyed this resource, you can also find the AQA 19th century poetry bundle here. Included is a FREE sample “When We Two Parted”. The presentation breaks the poem down by stanza, illustrating some of the key ideas, moods or themes of each stanza using relatable images. The presentation then follows with a vocabulary check-list, contextualising some of the more difficult words in each stanza. There are then two slides designed to aid student understanding of the poem. One slide groups similar words into themed banks (ie, emotive words, sad words, happy words etc) whilst the other slide groups words by poetic technique (Pathetic fallacy etc) The presentation can be used as a classroom aid to improve whole-group understanding of the poem and as a prompt to get students thinking about the poem in an analytical way. It slots in seamlessly with any pre-planned lessons.
AQA Poetry Differentiated - Follower  (Love and Relationships Unit)(KS4)
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AQA Poetry Differentiated - Follower (Love and Relationships Unit)(KS4)

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A PowerPoint presentation packed full of images, word clusters, vocabulary and poetic techniques, designed to help differentiate the poem “Follower" (Seamus Heaney, 1966) for learners who are struggling with the poem. Part of the AQA Love and Relationships poetry bundle, you can find a fantastic FREE example of one of these resources “Eden Rock”. If you enjoyed this resource, you can also find the AQA 19th century poetry bundle here. Included is a FREE sample “When We Two Parted”. The presentation breaks the poem down by stanza, illustrating some of the key ideas, moods or themes of each stanza using relatable images. The presentation then follows with a vocabulary check-list, contextualising some of the more difficult words in each stanza. There are then two slides designed to aid student understanding of the poem. One slide groups similar words into themed banks (ie, emotive words, sad words, happy words etc) whilst the other slide groups words by poetic technique (Pathetic fallacy etc) The presentation can be used as a classroom aid to improve whole-group understanding of the poem and as a prompt to get students thinking about the poem in an analytical way. It slots in seamlessly with any pre-planned lessons.
AQA Poetry Differentiated - Before You Were Mine (Love and Relationships Unit)(KS4)
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AQA Poetry Differentiated - Before You Were Mine (Love and Relationships Unit)(KS4)

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A PowerPoint presentation packed full of images, word clusters, vocabulary and poetic techniques, designed to help differentiate the poem “Before You Were Mine" (Carol Ann Duffy, 1993) for learners who are struggling with the poem. Part of the AQA Love and Relationships poetry bundle, you can find a fantastic FREE example of one of these resources “Eden Rock”. If you enjoyed this resource, you can also find the AQA 19th century poetry bundle here. Included is a FREE sample “When We Two Parted”. The presentation breaks the poem down by stanza, illustrating some of the key ideas, moods or themes of each stanza using relatable images. The presentation then follows with a vocabulary check-list, contextualising some of the more difficult words in each stanza. There are then two slides designed to aid student understanding of the poem. One slide groups similar words into themed banks (ie, emotive words, sad words, happy words etc) whilst the other slide groups words by poetic technique (Pathetic fallacy etc) The presentation can be used as a classroom aid to improve whole-group understanding of the poem and as a prompt to get students thinking about the poem in an analytical way. It slots in seamlessly with any pre-planned lessons.
AQA Poetry Differentiated - Mother, Any Distance (Love and Relationships Unit)(KS4)
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AQA Poetry Differentiated - Mother, Any Distance (Love and Relationships Unit)(KS4)

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A PowerPoint presentation packed full of images, word clusters, vocabulary and poetic techniques, designed to help differentiate the poem “Mother, Any Distance" (Simon Armitage, 1989) for learners who are struggling with the poem. The presentation breaks the poem down by stanza, illustrating some of the key ideas, moods or themes of each stanza using relatable images. The presentation then follows with a vocabulary check-list, contextualising some of the more difficult words in each stanza. There are then two slides designed to aid student understanding of the poem. One slide groups similar words into themed banks (ie, emotive words, sad words, happy words etc) whilst the other slide groups words by poetic technique (Pathetic fallacy etc) The presentation can be used as a classroom aid to improve whole-group understanding of the poem and as a prompt to get students thinking about the poem in an analytical way. It slots in seamlessly with any pre-planned lessons.
Social Media Star - A printable boardgame for all ages
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Social Media Star - A printable boardgame for all ages

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Social Media Star is an online-themed board game and quiz suitable for students of all ages and abilities. The aim of the game is to be the first player to reach 50k followers. Followers are earned by completing tasks on the board. This resource includes all the high resolution files required to print and play the board game, including .jpg, .png, .ppt and .pdf versions of all the boards and tokens. 1-6 players place a token on the board and take turns moving around the social-media themed zones, answering questions from their fans and performing tasks to gain followers. Players are in charge of tracking their own follower count, and in-game cards will ask them to add, subtract, multiply and otherwise modify their follower count, making it a great game to reinforce basic maths. Suitable for any curriculum, this set comes with printable blank question cards - students must answer questions correctly to increase their follower count. Create yourself a set of cards (by hand or by filling in the template) to tax your learners in any curriculum area. The game ends when one player reaches 50k followers. Games can be lengthened or shortened by changing this goal. This resource includes A printable game board (A3) A printable set of question cards (blank templates, editable templates, A5) A printable set of “drama” cards (48 Unique items, blank card templates and editable templates, A5) A printable set of “influencer” cards (used to multiply scores on the board) A printable rule-set sheet A printable quick-glance rule-set sheet Printable player health follower trackers Best printed on high quality card, this game is quick to set up and play (just requires a set of dice), the game board favours question cards, so students will be taxing their subject knowledge the entire time. This game is tried and tested and loved by students of all ages.