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A frontline teacher with 18 years sharp end experience, currently based in Valencia. This shop specialises in literature and language resources but also offers a generous selection ESL resources. All of my resources are road tested in my own classes and refined/polished at the end of the academic year.

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A frontline teacher with 18 years sharp end experience, currently based in Valencia. This shop specialises in literature and language resources but also offers a generous selection ESL resources. All of my resources are road tested in my own classes and refined/polished at the end of the academic year.
GCSE Literature: (22) ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – Chapter 23
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GCSE Literature: (22) ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – Chapter 23

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‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is a novel by Harper Lee. It is set in the mid-1930s in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama. The narrative explores good, evil and human dignity within an environment of racial prejudice. I have taught this text many times in the last 20 years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2020) to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (SKYPE lessons, Google Meet), as a homework assignment, and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamic 20 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
GCSE Literature: (24) ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – Chapters 25 and 26
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GCSE Literature: (24) ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – Chapters 25 and 26

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‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is a novel by Harper Lee. It is set in the mid-1930s in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama. The narrative explores good, evil and human dignity within an environment of racial prejudice. I have taught this text many times in the last 20 years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2020) to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (SKYPE lessons, Google Meet), as a homework assignment, and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamic 18 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
GCSE Literature: (25) ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – Chapters 27 and 28
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GCSE Literature: (25) ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – Chapters 27 and 28

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‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is a novel by Harper Lee. It is set in the mid-1930s in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama. The narrative explores good, evil and human dignity within an environment of racial prejudice. I have taught this text many times in the last 20 years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2020) to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (SKYPE lessons, Google Meet), as a homework assignment, and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamic 18 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
GCSE Literature: (26) ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – Chapters 29 and 30
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GCSE Literature: (26) ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – Chapters 29 and 30

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‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is a novel by Harper Lee. It is set in the mid-1930s in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama. The narrative explores good, evil and human dignity within an environment of racial prejudice. I have taught this text many times in the last 20 years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2020) to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (SKYPE lessons, Google Meet), as a homework assignment, and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamic 18 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
GCSE Literature: (27) ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – Chapters 31
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GCSE Literature: (27) ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – Chapters 31

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‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is a novel by Harper Lee. It is set in the mid-1930s in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama. The narrative explores good, evil and human dignity within an environment of racial prejudice. I have taught this text many times in the last 20 years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2020) to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (SKYPE lessons, Google Meet), as a homework assignment, and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamic 17 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
GCSE Literature: (5) ‘A View from a Bridge’ – Act 1 (5 of 7) ‘Eddie Visits Alfieri'
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GCSE Literature: (5) ‘A View from a Bridge’ – Act 1 (5 of 7) ‘Eddie Visits Alfieri'

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Arthur Miller’s, ‘A View from a Bridge’, takes place in an Italian/American community, exploring the topic of immigration, discrimination and gender inequality. It remains a significant text for post-modern society. This PowerPoint lesson covers ‘Conflict with Catherine’ to ‘Eddie Visits Alfieri’. I have taught this text many times and have used this specific resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamically illustrated PowerPoint lesson (18 slides) includes: a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking slide, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource, with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
GCSE Literature: (11) ‘A View from a Bridge’ – Act 2 (3 of 4)  ‘The Immigrant Arrest'
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GCSE Literature: (11) ‘A View from a Bridge’ – Act 2 (3 of 4) ‘The Immigrant Arrest'

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Arthur Miller’s, ‘A View from a Bridge’, takes place in an Italian/American community, exploring the topic of immigration, discrimination and gender inequality. It remains a significant text for post-modern society. This PowerPoint lesson covers, ‘Eddie’s final Plea’ to ‘The Immigrant Arrest’. I have taught this text many times and have used this specific resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamically illustrated PowerPoint lesson (19 slides) includes: a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking slide, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource, with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
GCSE Literature: (13) ‘A View from a Bridge’ – Guided Essay Writing Assessment
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GCSE Literature: (13) ‘A View from a Bridge’ – Guided Essay Writing Assessment

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Arthur Miller’s, ‘A View from a Bridge’, takes place in an Italian/American community, exploring the topic of immigration, discrimination and gender inequality. It remains a significant text for post-modern society. I have taught this text many times and have used this specific resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamically illustrated PowerPoint lesson (34 slides) provides a step-by-step guide to essay writing, focusing on the question: Discuss the significance of the title in Arthur Miller’s, ‘A View from a Bridge’. This is a complete resource, with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
GCSE Literature: ‘A View from a Bridge’ – Act 2 Bundle (7x90 minute lessons)
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GCSE Literature: ‘A View from a Bridge’ – Act 2 Bundle (7x90 minute lessons)

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Arthur Miller’s, ‘A View from a Bridge’, takes place in an Italian/American community, exploring the topic of immigration, discrimination and gender inequality. It remains a significant text for post-modern society. I have taught this text many times and I have used these specific resources to lead my teaching in class, as distance learning materials and even as tools of revision – all have worked well for the students. These dynamically illustrated PowerPoint lessons each include: a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking slide, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. These are complete resources, with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy! This bundle also includes a ‘End-Term Assessment Lesson and also a Revision Lesson – Guided Essay Writing’ and a lesson on the Characterisation of Eddie Carbone.
GCSE Literature: (2) ‘An Inspector Calls’ Act 1 Part 2 (‘Birling/Croft Alliance’ to ‘Enter Inspector
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GCSE Literature: (2) ‘An Inspector Calls’ Act 1 Part 2 (‘Birling/Croft Alliance’ to ‘Enter Inspector

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JB Priestley’s timeless classic attacks the class system and sexual bias. In a tense setting, the Birling family are put on trial by the ghostly Inspector Goole and made to confront the outcomes of their discrimination towards the working-classes. In our post-modern world, the class system and its privileges are currently on trial in many different ways. Therefore, this text remains essential reading for our students. I have taught this text many times over the last twenty years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2021) to: lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material in online lessons, as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – All have worked well for the students. This dynamically presented PowerPoint lesson (19 slides, approximately ninety minutes teaching time) includes: a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking challenge, an extension task connected to critical vocabulary, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher.
GCSE Literature: (3) ‘An Inspector Calls’ Act 1 Part 3 (‘Enter Inspector’ to ‘Fresh Suspects’)
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GCSE Literature: (3) ‘An Inspector Calls’ Act 1 Part 3 (‘Enter Inspector’ to ‘Fresh Suspects’)

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JB Priestley’s timeless classic attacks the class system and sexual bias. In a tense setting, the Birling family are put on trial by the ghostly Inspector Goole and made to confront the outcomes of their discrimination towards the working-classes. In our post-modern world, the class system and its privileges are currently on trial in many different ways. Therefore, this text remains essential reading for our students. I have taught this text many times over the last twenty years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2021) to: lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material in online lessons, as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – All have worked well for the students. This dynamically presented PowerPoint lesson (20 slides, approximately ninety minutes teaching time) includes: a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking challenge, an extension task connected to critical vocabulary, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher.
GCSE Literature: (9) ‘An Inspector Calls’ – The Characterisation of Sheila Birling
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GCSE Literature: (9) ‘An Inspector Calls’ – The Characterisation of Sheila Birling

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JB Priestley’s timeless classic attacks the class system and sexual bias. In a tense setting, the Birling family are put on trial by the ghostly Inspector Goole and made to confront the outcomes of their discrimination towards the working-classes. In our post-modern world, the class system and its privileges are currently on trial in many different ways. Therefore, this text remains essential reading for our students. I have taught this text many times over the last twenty years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2021) to: lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material in online lessons, as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – All have worked well for the students. This dynamically presented PowerPoint lesson (20 slides, approximately ninety minutes teaching time) includes: a starter activity, direct and indirect characterisation questions, textual analysis tasks, an academic writing exercise, an extension task connected to critical vocabulary, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher.
GCSE Literature: (13) ‘An Inspector Calls’ Act 3 Part 1 (‘Opening’ to ‘Eric’s Interrogation)
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GCSE Literature: (13) ‘An Inspector Calls’ Act 3 Part 1 (‘Opening’ to ‘Eric’s Interrogation)

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JB Priestley’s timeless classic attacks the class system and sexual bias. In a tense setting, the Birling family are put on trial by the ghostly Inspector Goole and made to confront the outcomes of their discrimination towards the working-classes. In our post-modern world, the class system and its privileges are currently on trial in many different ways. Therefore, this text remains essential reading for our students. I have taught this text many times over the last twenty years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2021) to: lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material in online lessons, as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – All have worked well for the students. This dynamically presented PowerPoint lesson (20 slides, approximately ninety minutes teaching time) includes: a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking challenge, an extension task connected to critical vocabulary, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher.
GCSE Literature: (12) ‘An Inspector Calls’ – The Characterisation of Mrs. Birling
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GCSE Literature: (12) ‘An Inspector Calls’ – The Characterisation of Mrs. Birling

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JB Priestley’s timeless classic attacks the class system and sexual bias. In a tense setting, the Birling family are put on trial by the ghostly Inspector Goole and made to confront the outcomes of their discrimination towards the working-classes. In our post-modern world, the class system and its privileges are currently on trial in many different ways. Therefore, this text remains essential reading for our students. I have taught this text many times over the last twenty years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2021) to: lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material in online lessons, as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – All have worked well for the students. This dynamically presented PowerPoint lesson (20 slides, approximately ninety minutes teaching time) includes: a starter activity, direct and indirect characterisation questions, textual analysis tasks, an academic writing exercise, an extension task connected to critical vocabulary, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher.
GCSE Literature: (11) ‘An Inspector Calls’ Acts 1 and 2 Assessment – Guided Essay Writing
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GCSE Literature: (11) ‘An Inspector Calls’ Acts 1 and 2 Assessment – Guided Essay Writing

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JB Priestley’s timeless classic attacks the class system and sexual bias. In a tense setting, the Birling family are put on trial by the ghostly Inspector Goole and made to confront the outcomes of their discrimination towards the working-classes. In our post-modern world, the class system and its privileges are currently on trial in many different ways. Therefore, this text remains essential reading for our students. I have taught this text many times over the last twenty years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2021) to: lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material in online lessons, as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – All have worked well for the students. This dynamically presented PowerPoint lesson (26 slides, approximately two hours teaching time) provides a step-by-step guide to a GCSE essay writing assessment. Working with the essay question of, ‘Trace the different levels of tension throughout Acts 1 and 2 of the play. How does Priestley create tension?’ This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher.
GCSE Literature: (18) ‘An Inspector Calls’ End-Term Assessment – Guided Essay Writing
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GCSE Literature: (18) ‘An Inspector Calls’ End-Term Assessment – Guided Essay Writing

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JB Priestley’s timeless classic attacks the class system and sexual bias. In a tense setting, the Birling family are put on trial by the ghostly Inspector Goole and made to confront the outcomes of their discrimination towards the working-classes. In our post-modern world, the class system and its privileges are currently on trial in many different ways. Therefore, this text remains essential reading for our students. I have taught this text many times over the last twenty years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2021) to: lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material in online lessons, as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – All have worked well for the students. This dynamically presented PowerPoint lesson (26 slides, approximately two hours teaching time) provides a step-by-step guide to a GCSE essay writing assessment. Working with the essay question of, Essay Question: ‘Mr. Birling’s motivations are fairly easy to understand, but his wife Sybil’s seem more obscure. What does Sybil value most in life, and how does Priestley frame that valuation?’ This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher.
GCSE Literature: ‘An Inspector Calls’ Act 1 Bundle (7x90 minute lessons)
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GCSE Literature: ‘An Inspector Calls’ Act 1 Bundle (7x90 minute lessons)

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JB Priestley’s timeless classic attacks the class system and sexual bias. In a tense setting, the Birling family are put on trial by the ghostly Inspector Goole and made to confront the outcomes of their discrimination towards the working-classes. In our post-modern world, the class system and its privileges are currently on trial in many different ways. Therefore, this text remains essential reading for our students. I have taught this text many times over the last twenty years and I have used these specific resources (revised in 2021) to: lead my teaching in class, as distance learning materials for online lessons, as homework assignments and even as tools of revision – All have worked well for the students. These dynamically presented PowerPoint lessons each include: a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking challenge, an extension task connected to critical vocabulary, a homework assignment and a plenary. This bundle also contains ‘An Introduction to the Text’ lesson, a ‘Half-Term Assessment – Guided Essay Writing’ lesson and ‘The Characterisation of Mr. Arthur Birling’ lesson. These are complete resources with no further work required from the teacher.
GCSE Literature: (15) ‘An Inspector Calls’ – The Characterisation of Eric Birling
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GCSE Literature: (15) ‘An Inspector Calls’ – The Characterisation of Eric Birling

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JB Priestley’s timeless classic attacks the class system and sexual bias. In a tense setting, the Birling family are put on trial by the ghostly Inspector Goole and made to confront the outcomes of their discrimination towards the working-classes. In our post-modern world, the class system and its privileges are currently on trial in many different ways. Therefore, this text remains essential reading for our students. I have taught this text many times over the last twenty years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2021) to: lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material in online lessons, as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – All have worked well for the students. This dynamically presented PowerPoint lesson (21 slides, approximately ninety minutes teaching time) includes: a starter activity, direct and indirect characterisation questions, textual analysis tasks, an academic writing exercise, an extension task connected to critical vocabulary, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher.
GCSE Literature: (16) ‘Animal Farm’ – Assessment 2 – Guided Essay Writing
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GCSE Literature: (16) ‘Animal Farm’ – Assessment 2 – Guided Essay Writing

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George Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’ is a important text that introduces the students to politics and the corruption within politics, and therefore remains a significant novel for post-modern society. I have taught this text many times over the last twenty years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2021): to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material with SKYPE lessons, as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – All have worked well for the students! This dynamically presented PowerPoint lesson (26 slides, approximately 2 hours teaching time) provides a step-by-step guide to writing an academic essay in response to the question: ‘Discuss the character of ‘Boxer’. What role does he play on the farm and why does Napoleon seem to feel threatened by him? Can the betrayal of Boxer be regarded as an alternative climax to the novel?’ This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
GCSE Literature: ‘Animal Farm’ – Bundle 1 (7x90 minute lessons) Chapters 1 to 4
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GCSE Literature: ‘Animal Farm’ – Bundle 1 (7x90 minute lessons) Chapters 1 to 4

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George Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’ is an important text that introduces the students to politics and the corruption within politics, and therefore remains a significant novel for post-modern society. I have taught this text many times over the last twenty years and I have used these specific resources (revised in 2021): to lead my teaching in class, as distance learning materials for SKYPE lessons, as homework assignments and even as tools of revision – All have worked well for the students! These dynamically presented PowerPoint lessons (approximately 90 minutes teaching time per lesson) each include: a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking exercise, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This bundle also includes ‘An Introduction to the Text’ lesson, ‘The Characterisation of Mr. Jones’ lesson and a ‘Half-Term Assessment – Guided Essay Writing’ lesson. These are complete resources with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!