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I am an experienced English teacher of both Literature and Language, and also Classical Studies at High School level. You will find text-based resources for novels, poetry, plays and film study in my shop for Years 7 - 13. The resources are generic to the text so are suitable for any curriculum. I am also a passionate believer in effective literacy learning hence the emphasis on phonics resources in my shop.

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I am an experienced English teacher of both Literature and Language, and also Classical Studies at High School level. You will find text-based resources for novels, poetry, plays and film study in my shop for Years 7 - 13. The resources are generic to the text so are suitable for any curriculum. I am also a passionate believer in effective literacy learning hence the emphasis on phonics resources in my shop.
Poetry Comprehension Activity: Mr. Swash
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Poetry Comprehension Activity: Mr. Swash

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This resource is ideal if you are wanting your students to focus on language techniques or devices in poetry. John Parker’s Mr. Swash poem is easily accessible for younger students with obvious language techniques, particularly onomatopoeia, alliteration and repetition. The second page is designed to be an extension task for students as it asks them to explain structural techniques. Answers included.
Let it snow! Literacy Worksheets
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Let it snow! Literacy Worksheets

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2 fill in the blank worksheets where students look at the picture to complete the rest of the word beginning with ‘snow’. A quick, fun, language starter activity. Answer sheets included.
'igh' words
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'igh' words

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24 flashcards focusing on the spelling of ‘igh’ words. The first letter (or 2) are given for the word and students then have to fill in the blanks to spell the word shown by the picture.
Classroom Posters: Describing Laughter
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Classroom Posters: Describing Laughter

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PDF file, 6 posters. 2 on describing laughter with adjectives and 4 on types of laughter. These have been designed to help students be more specific / expand their vocabulary with creative writing.
Santa's Stuck Writing Activity
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Santa's Stuck Writing Activity

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Looking for a back to school writing activity? How about descriptive writing based on finding Santa stuck behind the washing machine? Students can be as imaginative as they like with this activity designed to get their imaginations flowing. PDF file containing a writing template for the descriptive paragraph, a word bank offering nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverb suggestions, a comic strip template and an acrostic poem template based on what the story created.
Literacy Skills: Verbs & Adjectives
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Literacy Skills: Verbs & Adjectives

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8 worksheets, 3 focusing on verbs, 5 focusing on adjectives. Students have to match the picture to the correct verb or adjective. Ideal as a quick literacy starter to your lesson.
Daedalus & Icarus: Reading Comprehension & Literacy Skills
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Daedalus & Icarus: Reading Comprehension & Literacy Skills

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Original retelling of the timeless myth from Anicent Greece, along with original depictions of the characters, this comprehension focuses on comprehension skills and identifying word classes and language techniques. 6 page PDF showcasing the story in colour (ideal for projecting). 27 page PDF containing the story, questions for students and answers in worksheet format. Three discussion questions at the end. This resource has been designed not only to develop comprehension skills but to help students become more aware of language devices / techniques used in text.
Reading Comprehension & Editing Skills
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Reading Comprehension & Editing Skills

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8 page PDF file. 4 on ‘The Kiwi’ and 4 on the ‘Tasmanian Devil’. Non-fiction. Students can develop their comprehension skills with basic inference questions, identify language techniques such as adjectives, verbs and onomatopoeia. Some questions require students to research dictionary definitions. Students are asked to sharpen their editing skills with misspelled words, inserting capital letters correctly and missing punctuation. Answers included.
Descriptive Writing Activity: The Cat on the Moon
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Descriptive Writing Activity: The Cat on the Moon

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A cute writing activity for your students who need to develop their descriptive writing skills. The focus in this activity is on expanding vocabulary and producing sensory imagery for the reader. Students may write a full story if they wish but the writing frame asks for a descriptive paragraph. Included: Title page 2 word banks designed to help with vocabulary and spelling 1 writing frame 1 sheet of 8 prompt questions to help students add detail. A visual prompt sheet (space sheet) that reminds students to include information on the five senses.
Reading Comprehension & Literacy Skills
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Reading Comprehension & Literacy Skills

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PDF file containing two comprehension activities. 4 pages (2 answer pages) on the Pufferfish 8 pages (4 answer pages) on the Komodo dragon. These comprehension activities allow students to develop inference skills and require a precise focus on word classes and text features.
Phonics: 'zh' sound
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Phonics: 'zh' sound

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36 cards, 20 of which contain the ‘zh’ sound. Students can test their knowledge of ‘zh’ sounds by sorting the cards into those with the 'zh ’ sound and those with the ‘sh’ sound. PDF file.
Poetry Annotation Worksheet Pack
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Poetry Annotation Worksheet Pack

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10 poems, differentiated for student ability. These sheets are designed to be used as a quick confidence building activity for students by scaffolding the annotation process. They can also be used as a revision activity once students know what the literary techniques are. Answer sheets included.
Phonics resource: 'au' or 'aw'?
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Phonics resource: 'au' or 'aw'?

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36 phonics cards or 6 worksheets featuring ‘aw’ and ‘au’ words. Whilst the words have the same sound, this is an excellent activity to help your students develop their spelling skills.
Classroom Display: Annotated poem 'Pegasus'
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Classroom Display: Annotated poem 'Pegasus'

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9 page PDF file. Eleanor Farjeon’s poem ‘Pegasus’ is revived through annotation of language features. This can be used as a visual display in the classroom or as a scaffolded ‘how to annotate’ exercise. A copy of the poem is provided free of annotation. Annotated copy also provided (not all language features have been identified, examples only.) A digital design of Pegasus included. Pitched towards Year 9 / KS 3 level. A3 size.
Phonics: 'ou' or 'ow'?
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Phonics: 'ou' or 'ow'?

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28 flashcards depicting a word containing the ‘ou’ sound. Students can write in the spaces provided the correct spelling, ‘ou’ or ‘ow’ for the word. PDF file, 7 pages.
Phonics Game: Long 'i' vs. Short 'i'
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Phonics Game: Long 'i' vs. Short 'i'

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48 card game (24 long i cards, 24 short i cards) PDF files. Students have to sort the cards showing which words have a long i sound and which have a short i sound. Can also be used a part of a treasure hunt activity with other phonics cards.