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Flynn's Educational Grotto

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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.
KS3: Skellig (12) Chapters 36 to 38
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KS3: Skellig (12) Chapters 36 to 38

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David Almond’s ‘Skellig’ is brought beautifully to life in these thoughtfully designed slides. Differentiated tasks are contained within this lesson which drastically reduces your workload. This lesson contains a starter activity, a discussion task, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task (PETAL paragraphing), an extension task, a homework assignment and of course a plenary. All the challenging and time-consuming work has been completed for you. This is a complete resource. Enjoy!
KS3: Skellig (13) Chapters 39-41
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KS3: Skellig (13) Chapters 39-41

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David Almond’s ‘Skellig’ is brought beautifully to life in these thoughtfully designed slides. Differentiated tasks are contained within this lesson which drastically reduces your workload. This lesson contains a starter activity, a discussion task, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task (PETAL paragraphing), an extension task, a homework assignment and of course a plenary. All the challenging and time-consuming work has been completed for you. This is a complete resource. Enjoy!
KS3: Skellig (14) Chapters 42 - 44
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KS3: Skellig (14) Chapters 42 - 44

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David Almond’s ‘Skellig’ is brought beautifully to life in these thoughtfully designed slides. Differentiated tasks are contained within this lesson which drastically reduces your workload. This lesson contains a starter activity, a discussion task, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task (PETAL paragraphing), an extension task, a homework assignment and of course a plenary. All the challenging and time-consuming work has been completed for you. This is a complete resource. Enjoy!
GCSE Poetry: 'If' by Rudyard Kipling (28 slides, approx 2 hours teaching time)
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GCSE Poetry: 'If' by Rudyard Kipling (28 slides, approx 2 hours teaching time)

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‘If’ by Rudyard Kipling remains an inspirational text that resonates strongly for the adolescent audience. I have used this detailed PowerPoint lesson (28 slides, approximately 2 hours teaching time) to lead my learning in class, as a distance learning material/homework and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated lesson contains a brief author biography, a starter activity, content and narrative questions, language device questions, structure questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. All the time-consuming work has been done for you, this is a complete resource. Enjoy!
KS3: Skellig (15) Chapters 45 and 46, plus an assessment task
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KS3: Skellig (15) Chapters 45 and 46, plus an assessment task

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David Almond’s ‘Skellig’ is brought beautifully to life in these thoughtfully designed slides. Differentiated tasks are contained within this lesson which drastically reduces your workload. This lesson contains a starter activity, a discussion task, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task (PETAL paragraphing), an extension task, a homework assignment and of course a plenary. All the challenging and time-consuming work has been completed for you. This is a complete resource. Enjoy!
GCSE Text Types: Travel Writing
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GCSE Text Types: Travel Writing

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At GCSE it is essential that students are able to identify ‘text types’ (genre and its conventions). This dynamic 20 slide PowerPoint presentation explores the genre of ‘Travel Writing’ through a series of video footage clips accompanied with structured thinking and written tasks. I have used this resource in class to lead my teaching, as a homework and distance learning material and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This PowerPoint lesson is designed to support the assessment criteria of AO1, AO2 and AO3. This is a complete lesson representing approximately 2 hours teaching time. All the time-consuming work has been completed for you. Enjoy!
GCSE English Literature: (1) Macbeth – Act 1 Scenes 1, 2 and 3
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GCSE English Literature: (1) Macbeth – Act 1 Scenes 1, 2 and 3

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William Shakespeare tragic tale of misplaced ambition, betrayal and murder is brought to life in this dynamic PowerPoint lesson that covers Act 1 Scenes 1, 2 and 3. This lesson has been structured to compliment the GCSE qualification, but I have also made slight adaptions in the past to teach it within the American education system. I have used this specific resource to lead my physical teaching in class, as a distance learning material online/homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This 23 slide lesson provides approximately 2-3 hours of classroom teaching time and includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, a glossary of terms slide, an academic writing task, a theme tracking slide, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary All the time-consuming work has been completed for you, no further work is required. This is a complete resource. Enjoy!
GCSE English Literature: (0) Macbeth – Introduction to the Text
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GCSE English Literature: (0) Macbeth – Introduction to the Text

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William Shakespeare tragic tale of misplaced ambition, betrayal and murder is brought to life in this dynamic introductory PowerPoint lesson. This lesson has been structured to compliment the GCSE qualification, but I have also made slight adaptions in the past to teach it within the American education system. I have used this specific resource to lead my physical teaching in class, as a distance learning material online/homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This 25 slide lesson provides approximately 2-3 hours of classroom teaching time and includes a starter activity, structured tasks connected to the life and works of William Shakespeare, focused questions connected to the themes and key characters, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. All the time-consuming work has been completed for you, no further work is required. This is a complete resource. Enjoy!
GCSE English Literature: (2) Macbeth – Act 1 Scenes 4, 5 and 6
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GCSE English Literature: (2) Macbeth – Act 1 Scenes 4, 5 and 6

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William Shakespeare tragic tale of misplaced ambition, betrayal and murder is brought to life in this dynamic PowerPoint lesson that covers Act 1 Scenes 4, 5 and 6. This lesson has been structured to compliment the GCSE qualification, but I have also made slight adaptions in the past to teach it within the American education system. I have used this specific resource to lead my physical teaching in class, as a distance learning material online/homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This 23 slide lesson provides approximately 2-3 hours of classroom teaching time and includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, a glossary of terms slide, an academic writing task, a theme tracking slide, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary All the time-consuming work has been completed for you, no further work is required. This is a complete resource. Enjoy!
GCSE English Literature: (3) Macbeth – Act 1 Scene 7, and Act 2 Scenes 1 and 2
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GCSE English Literature: (3) Macbeth – Act 1 Scene 7, and Act 2 Scenes 1 and 2

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William Shakespeare tragic tale of misplaced ambition, betrayal and murder is brought to life in this dynamic PowerPoint lesson that covers Act 1 Scene 7 and Act 2 Scenes 1 and 2. This lesson has been structured to compliment the GCSE qualification, but I have also made slight adaptions in the past to teach it within the American education system. I have used this specific resource to lead my physical teaching in class, as a distance learning material online/homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This 26 slide lesson provides approximately 2-3 hours of classroom teaching time and includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, a glossary of terms slide, an academic writing task, a theme tracking slide, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary All the time-consuming work has been completed for you, no further work is required. This is a complete resource. Enjoy!
GCSE English Literature: (9) Macbeth – Act 5 Scenes 5, 6 and 7
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GCSE English Literature: (9) Macbeth – Act 5 Scenes 5, 6 and 7

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William Shakespeare tragic tale of misplaced ambition, betrayal and murder is brought to life in this dynamic PowerPoint lesson that covers Act 5 Scenes 5, 6 and 7. This lesson has been structured to compliment the GCSE qualification, but I have also made slight adaptions in the past to teach it within the American education system. I have used this specific resource to lead my physical teaching in class, as a distance learning material online/homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This 18 slide lesson provides approximately 2-3 hours of classroom teaching time and includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, a glossary of terms slide, an academic writing task, a theme tracking slide, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary All the time-consuming work has been completed for you, no further work is required. This is a complete resource. Enjoy!
GCSE English Literature: (7) Macbeth – Act 4 Scenes 2 and 3, and Act 5 Scene 1
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GCSE English Literature: (7) Macbeth – Act 4 Scenes 2 and 3, and Act 5 Scene 1

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William Shakespeare tragic tale of misplaced ambition, betrayal and murder is brought to life in this dynamic PowerPoint lesson that covers Act 4 Scenes 2 and 3, and Act 5 Scene 1. This lesson has been structured to compliment the GCSE qualification, but I have also made slight adaptions in the past to teach it within the American education system. I have used this specific resource to lead my physical teaching in class, as a distance learning material online/homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This 24 slide lesson provides approximately 2-3 hours of classroom teaching time and includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, a glossary of terms slide, an academic writing task, a theme tracking slide, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary All the time-consuming work has been completed for you, no further work is required. This is a complete resource. Enjoy!
GCSE English Literature: (6) Macbeth – Act 3 Scenes 5 and 6, and Act 4 Scene 1
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GCSE English Literature: (6) Macbeth – Act 3 Scenes 5 and 6, and Act 4 Scene 1

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William Shakespeare tragic tale of misplaced ambition, betrayal and murder is brought to life in this dynamic PowerPoint lesson that covers Act 3 Scenes 5 and 6, and Act 4 Scene 1. This lesson has been structured to compliment the GCSE qualification, but I have also made slight adaptions in the past to teach it within the American education system. I have used this specific resource to lead my physical teaching in class, as a distance learning material online/homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This 23 slide lesson provides approximately 2-3 hours of classroom teaching time and includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, a glossary of terms slide, an academic writing task, a theme tracking slide, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary All the time-consuming work has been completed for you, no further work is required. This is a complete resource. Enjoy!
GCSE English Literature: (0) Romeo and Juliet - Introduction to the Text
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GCSE English Literature: (0) Romeo and Juliet - Introduction to the Text

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William Shakespeare’s tragic love story, ‘Romeo and Juliet’ continues to garner praise in its many varied productions across stage, film and printed media. This enduring love story remains a significant text because of the challenging themes contained within and their striking importance to the post-modern world. This resource was constructed with the British GCSE curriculum in mind, but I have also used it within the American education system (with a few adaptations and changes). I have taught this text many times in the last 20 years and have used this specific resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material/Google Meet, as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This colossal 27 slide PowerPoint lesson contains a starter activity, an author biography, structured questions connected to the prevalent themes and leading characters, an extension task, and homework assignment and a plenary. There is no further work required from the teacher. This is a complete resource, enjoy!
GCSE Poetry: ‘Exposure’ by Wilfred Owen
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GCSE Poetry: ‘Exposure’ by Wilfred Owen

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‘Exposure’ by Wilfred Owen is a dynamic poem that explores the emotional and physical toils upon a frontline soldier. I have taught this text a number of times and have used this specific (revised) resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet lessons), as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated 22 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, a brief author biography, content-language-structure questions, an academic writing 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 Poetry: ‘Kid’ by Simon Armitage
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GCSE Poetry: ‘Kid’ by Simon Armitage

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‘Kid’ by Simon Armitage is a dynamic poem that explores the competitive relationship sometimes shared between sons and their fathers. I have taught this text a number of times and have used this specific (revised) resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet lessons), as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated 18 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, a brief author biography, content-language-structure questions, an academic writing 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 Poetry: ‘Sonnet 29 - I Think of Thee’ by Elizabeth Barrett-Browning
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GCSE Poetry: ‘Sonnet 29 - I Think of Thee’ by Elizabeth Barrett-Browning

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‘I Think of Thee’ by Elizabeth Barrett-Browning is a dynamic poem that explores the intensity of romantic love. I have taught this text a number of times and have used this specific (revised) resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet lessons), as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated 18 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, a brief author biography, content-language-structure questions, an academic writing 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 Poetry: ‘Neutral Tones’ by Thomas Hardy
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GCSE Poetry: ‘Neutral Tones’ by Thomas Hardy

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‘Neutral Tones’ by Thomas Hardy is a dynamic poem that explores the dying intensity of love within a romantic relationship. I have taught this text a number of times and have used this specific (revised) resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet lessons), as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated 18 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, a brief author biography, content-language-structure questions, an academic writing 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 Poetry: ‘Remains’ by Simon Armitage
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GCSE Poetry: ‘Remains’ by Simon Armitage

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‘Remains’ by Simon Armitage is a dynamic poem that explores PTSD and the emotional impact of war upon the soldier and their mental health. I have taught this text a number of times and have used this specific (revised) resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet lessons), as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated 23 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, a brief author biography, content-language-structure questions, an academic writing 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 Poetry: ‘Love’s Philosophy’ by Percy Bysshe Shelley
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GCSE Poetry: ‘Love’s Philosophy’ by Percy Bysshe Shelley

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‘Love’s Philosophy’ by Percy Bysshe Shelley is a complex poem that explores the impact of unrequited love. I have taught this text a number of times and have used this specific (revised) resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet lessons), as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated 18 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, a brief author biography, content-language-structure questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher, enjoy!