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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: (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: (14) ‘A View from a Bridge’ – Revision Lesson
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GCSE Literature: (14) ‘A View from a Bridge’ – Revision Lesson

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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 (30 slides) provides discussion tasks, textual analysis tasks, a quiz and an academic writing task. This is a complete resource, with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
GCSE Literature: (15) ‘A View from a Bridge’ – The Characterisation of Eddie Carbone
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GCSE Literature: (15) ‘A View from a Bridge’ – The Characterisation of Eddie Carbone

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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 explores the characterisation of Eddie Carbone. 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, characterisation questions, textual analysis tasks, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource, with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
A Level Literature: (7) A Streetcar Named Desire – Scene 6
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A Level Literature: (7) A Streetcar Named Desire – Scene 6

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Tennessee Williams’ classic play explores the toxic side of masculinity, its disregard and abusive nature. In the post-modern world of the ‘Me Too’ movement and the downfall of Jeffrey Epstein, it remains an essential text to study. I have taught this text many times over the last 20 years and I have used this specific resource (revised): to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet/Skype Lessons), as a homework assignment and also as a tool of revision – All have worked well for the students. This dynamically presented 20 slide PowerPoint lesson contains, a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme-tracking exercise, an extension task, a homework assignment and of course, a plenary. This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
A Level Literature: (1) A Streetcar Named Desire – Scene 1
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A Level Literature: (1) A Streetcar Named Desire – Scene 1

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Tennessee Williams’ classic play explores the toxic side of masculinity, its disregard and abusive nature. In the post-modern world of the ‘Me Too’ movement and the downfall of Jeffrey Epstein, it remains an essential text to study. I have taught this text many times over the last 20 years and I have used this specific resource (revised): to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet/Skype Lessons), as a homework assignment and also as a tool of revision – All have worked well for the students. This dynamically presented 27 slide PowerPoint lesson contains, a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme-tracking exercise, an extension task, a homework assignment and of course, a plenary. This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
A Level Literature: ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ Bundle 1 – Scenes 1 to 5 (7x2 Hour Lessons)
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A Level Literature: ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ Bundle 1 – Scenes 1 to 5 (7x2 Hour Lessons)

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Tennessee Williams’ classic play explores the toxic side of masculinity, its disregard and abusive nature. In the post-modern world of the ‘Me Too’ movement and the downfall of Jeffrey Epstein, it remains an essential text to study. I have taught this text many times over the last 20 years and I have used these specific resources (revised): to lead my teaching in class, as distance learning materials (Google Meet/Skype Lessons), as homework assignments and also as tools of revision – All have worked well for the students. This dynamically presented PowerPoint lessons each contain, a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme-tracking exercise, an extension task, a homework assignment and of course, a plenary. I have also included an ‘Introduction to the Text’ lesson and also an ‘Assessment – Guided Essay Writing’ lesson. These are complete resources with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
A Level Literature: (4) A Streetcar Named Desire – Scene 4
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A Level Literature: (4) A Streetcar Named Desire – Scene 4

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Tennessee Williams’ classic play explores the toxic side of masculinity, its disregard and abusive nature. In the post-modern world of the ‘Me Too’ movement and the downfall of Jeffrey Epstein, it remains an essential text to study. I have taught this text many times over the last 20 years and I have used this specific resource (revised): to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet/Skype Lessons), as a homework assignment and also as a tool of revision – All have worked well for the students. This dynamically presented 19 slide PowerPoint lesson contains, a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme-tracking exercise, an extension task, a homework assignment and of course, a plenary. This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
A Level Literature: (15) A Streetcar Named Desire – The Characterisation of Blanche Dubois
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A Level Literature: (15) A Streetcar Named Desire – The Characterisation of Blanche Dubois

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Tennessee Williams’ classic play explores the toxic side of masculinity, its disregard and abusive nature. In the post-modern world of the ‘Me Too’ movement and the downfall of Jeffrey Epstein, it remains an essential text to study. I have taught this text many times over the last 20 years and I have used this specific resource (revised): to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet/Skype Lessons), as a homework assignment and also as a tool of revision – All have worked well for the students. This dynamically presented 19 slide PowerPoint lesson contains, a starter activity, structured characterisation tasks, textual analysis tasks, an extension task, a homework assignment and of course, a plenary. This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
A Level Literature: ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ Bundle 2 – Scenes 6 to 11 (6x2 Hour Lessons)
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A Level Literature: ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ Bundle 2 – Scenes 6 to 11 (6x2 Hour Lessons)

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Tennessee Williams’ classic play explores the toxic side of masculinity, its disregard and abusive nature. In the post-modern world of the ‘Me Too’ movement and the downfall of Jeffrey Epstein, it remains an essential text to study. I have taught this text many times over the last 20 years and I have used these specific resources (revised): to lead my teaching in class, as distance learning materials (Google Meet/Skype Lessons), as homework assignments and also as tools of revision – All have worked well for the students. These dynamically presented PowerPoint lessons each contain, a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme-tracking exercise, an extension task, a homework assignment and of course, a plenary. These are complete resources with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
A Level Literature (2): ‘Death of a Salesman’ Act 1 Part 2 – ‘Biff’s Football’ to ‘Ben’s Visit’
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A Level Literature (2): ‘Death of a Salesman’ Act 1 Part 2 – ‘Biff’s Football’ to ‘Ben’s Visit’

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Arthur Miller’s tragic tale of a working man’s professional and emotional decline, explores the concept of a failed American Dream, and continues to entertain audiences worldwide in both film and theatre. In our post-modern political and social fields of conflict and change, it remains a significant text. I have taught this play many times over the last 20 years. I have used this specific resource (revised in 2021) to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet/SKYPE lessons), as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamically illustrated PowerPoint lesson (20 slides) provides approximately 2 hours teaching time and includes: a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking task, 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. Enjoy!
A Level Literature (8): ‘Death of a Salesman’ Act 2 Part 3 – ‘Oliver Meeting’ to ‘Biff’s Departure’
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A Level Literature (8): ‘Death of a Salesman’ Act 2 Part 3 – ‘Oliver Meeting’ to ‘Biff’s Departure’

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Arthur Miller’s tragic tale of a working man’s professional and emotional decline, explores the concept of a failed American Dream, and continues to entertain audiences worldwide in both film and theatre. In our post-modern political and social fields of conflict and change, it remains a significant text. I have taught this play many times over the last 20 years. I have used this specific resource (revised in 2021) to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet/SKYPE lessons), as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamically illustrated PowerPoint lesson (22 slides) provides approximately 2 hours teaching time and includes: a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking task, 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. Enjoy!
A Level Literature (9): ‘Death of a Salesman’ Act 2 Part 4 – ‘Biff’s Exit’ to ‘End of Willy’
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A Level Literature (9): ‘Death of a Salesman’ Act 2 Part 4 – ‘Biff’s Exit’ to ‘End of Willy’

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Arthur Miller’s tragic tale of a working man’s professional and emotional decline, explores the concept of a failed American Dream, and continues to entertain audiences worldwide in both film and theatre. In our post-modern political and social fields of conflict and change, it remains a significant text. I have taught this play many times over the last 20 years. I have used this specific resource (revised in 2021) to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet/SKYPE lessons), as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamically illustrated PowerPoint lesson (20 slides) provides approximately 2 hours teaching time and includes: a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking task, 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. Enjoy!
A Level Literature (11): ‘Death of a Salesman’ – The Characterisation of Linda Loman
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A Level Literature (11): ‘Death of a Salesman’ – The Characterisation of Linda Loman

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Arthur Miller’s tragic tale of a working man’s professional and emotional decline, explores the concept of a failed American Dream, and continues to entertain audiences worldwide in both film and theatre. In our post-modern political and social fields of conflict and change, it remains a significant text. I have taught this play many times over the last 20 years. I have used this specific resource (revised in 2021) to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet/SKYPE lessons), as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamically illustrated PowerPoint lesson (18 slides) provides approximately 2 hours teaching time and explores the characterisation of Willy Loman. This resource includes: a starter activity, characterisation traits and behaviour questions, textual analysis questions, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
A Level Literature: ‘Death of a Salesman’ Act 1 Bundle (6x2 Hr Lessons)
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A Level Literature: ‘Death of a Salesman’ Act 1 Bundle (6x2 Hr Lessons)

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Arthur Miller’s tragic tale of a working man’s professional and emotional decline, explores the concept of a failed American Dream, and continues to entertain audiences worldwide in both film and theatre. In our post-modern political and social fields of conflict and change, it remains a significant text. I have taught this play many times over the last 20 years. I have used these specific resources (revised in 2021) to lead my teaching in class, as distance learning materials (Google Meet/SKYPE lessons), as homework assignments 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 task, an extension task connected to critical vocabulary, a homework assignment and a plenary. Included within the bundle is an ‘Introduction to the Text’ lesson, and a ‘Half-Term Assessment – Guided Essay Writing’ lesson. These are complete resources with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
A Level Literature (1) ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ Induction Scenes 1 and 2
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A Level Literature (1) ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ Induction Scenes 1 and 2

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William Shakespeare’s ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ remains a significant text in a post-modern world, where the prosecutions of Harvey Weinstein and Jeffrey Epstein have shed fresh light onto gender inequality and sexual abuse. I have taught this text many times and have used this specific resource to lead my teaching in the classroom, as a distance learning/homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully engaging 19 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, theme tracking questions, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource (approximately 2-3 hours teaching time) that requires no additional labour from the overworked teacher. Enjoy.
A Level Literature (3) ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ Act 1 Scene 2
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A Level Literature (3) ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ Act 1 Scene 2

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William Shakespeare’s ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ remains a significant text in a post-modern world, where the prosecutions of Harvey Weinstein and Jeffrey Epstein have shed fresh light onto gender inequality and sexual abuse. I have taught this text many times and have used this specific resource to lead my teaching in the classroom, as a distance learning/homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully engaging 19 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, theme tracking questions, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource (approximately 2-3 hours teaching time) that requires no additional labour from the overworked teacher. Enjoy.
A Level Literature (6): ‘Taming of the Shrew’ Half-Term Assessment – Guided Essay Writing
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A Level Literature (6): ‘Taming of the Shrew’ Half-Term Assessment – Guided Essay Writing

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William Shakespeare’s ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ remains a significant text in a post-modern world, where the prosecutions of Harvey Weinstein and Jeffrey Epstein have shed fresh light on to gender inequality and sexual abuse. I have taught this text many times and have used this specific resource to lead my teaching in the classroom, as a distance learning/homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamically illustrated PowerPoint lesson (23 slides) provides a step-by-step guide to essay writing, focusing on the question: ‘How do gender roles affect the attitudes of the characters, and how do these roles surface in the play? Most of the men seem to have a particular idea about how a wife should behave, but do their preconceptions extend to all women?’ This is a complete resource, with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
A Level Literature (11) ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ – The Characterisation of Katherine
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A Level Literature (11) ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ – The Characterisation of Katherine

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William Shakespeare’s ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ remains a significant text in a post-modern world, where the prosecutions of Harvey Weinstein and Jeffrey Epstein have shed fresh light onto gender inequality and sexual abuse. I have taught this text many times and have used this specific resource to lead my teaching in the classroom, as a distance learning/homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully engaging 17 slide PowerPoint lesson focuses on the characterisation of Katherine through a series of structured discussions and written tasks. This is a complete resource (approximately 2 hours teaching time) that requires no additional labour from the teacher. Enjoy.
A Level Literature (2) ‘Wuthering Heights’ – Chapters 3, 4 and 5
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A Level Literature (2) ‘Wuthering Heights’ – Chapters 3, 4 and 5

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Emily Bronte’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ is the enduring story of love, obsession and vengeance. It remains an enduring text having enjoyed many adaptions to theatre and film. I have taught this text many times and have used this specific resource to lead my teaching in the classroom, as a distance learning/homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully engaging 23 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, theme tracking questions, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource (approximately 2-3 hours teaching time) that requires no additional labour from the teacher. Enjoy!
A Level Literature (3) ‘Wuthering Heights’ – Chapters 6 and 7
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A Level Literature (3) ‘Wuthering Heights’ – Chapters 6 and 7

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Emily Bronte’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ is the enduring story of love, obsession and vengeance. It remains an enduring text having enjoyed many adaptions to theatre and film. I have taught this text many times and have used this specific resource to lead my teaching in the classroom, as a distance learning/homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully engaging 22 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, theme tracking questions, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource (approximately 2-3 hours teaching time) that requires no additional labour from the teacher. Enjoy!