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Hi, I'm Sarah, and I've been teaching for over a decade. I graduated in 2006 with a degree in Primary Education, but have taught in both Primary, Secondary and FE settings. My resources are primarily aimed at students aged 9-16+, and are mainly resources to be used in English lessons. I try to make resources that can be easily adapted for all types of abilities and ages. I hope you find my resources useful. Please feel free to leave me feedback on my resources - I'd love to hear your thoughts!

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Hi, I'm Sarah, and I've been teaching for over a decade. I graduated in 2006 with a degree in Primary Education, but have taught in both Primary, Secondary and FE settings. My resources are primarily aimed at students aged 9-16+, and are mainly resources to be used in English lessons. I try to make resources that can be easily adapted for all types of abilities and ages. I hope you find my resources useful. Please feel free to leave me feedback on my resources - I'd love to hear your thoughts!
Using PQE/PEE Technique
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Using PQE/PEE Technique

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UPDATED. A powerpoint used to demonstrate how PQE/PEE technique works. Includes a practice activity based on an extract from Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone. Can be adapted for any group and ability level.
How to ace the GCSE English Language Exam
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How to ace the GCSE English Language Exam

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A powerpoint full of hints and tips for students taking the Higher Tier English Language exam. The slides run through the expectations and skills being explored, and then give some tips as to how students might want to approach answering the questions in order to get their best grade. Can be used as a last minute revision aid, or adapted and used earlier in the revision process. Most of the advice can be applied to all the exam boards.
Writing a Magazine Article
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Writing a Magazine Article

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A PowerPoint exploring the requirements of a magazine article. I used this to introduce the latest piece of controlled assessment to my GCSE group. It reminds them of what's required when writing for a magazine audience and asked them to think about the different requirements of different articles.
To His Coy Mistress (Andrew Marvell)
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To His Coy Mistress (Andrew Marvell)

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A powerpoint to help students explore the poem. It looks at context and then annotation of the poem, then asks the students to explore language and techniques in the poem.
AQA GCSE Language Non-Fiction Revision
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AQA GCSE Language Non-Fiction Revision

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A revision activity for students taking their GCSE Language Unit 1 Non-Fiction paper, or any non-fiction paper. It requires them to read an article and plan what points they might use to answer the question.
Understanding Freytag's Pyramid
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Understanding Freytag's Pyramid

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A PowerPoint designed to demonstrate Gustav Freytag's beleif that a story can be broken down into 5 parts. Used with students to help them understand further the need to include certain elements into their story writing.
The Manhunt (Simon Armitage)
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The Manhunt (Simon Armitage)

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A basic beginners powerpoint on the poem 'The Manhunt' by Simon Armitage. It takes students through the initial analysis of the poem, and then links to the exploring language and imagery of the poem. (Exploring Language worksheet is available on the AQA Digital Anthology).
Praise Song for My Mother (Grace Nichols)
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Praise Song for My Mother (Grace Nichols)

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A PowerPoint exploring the poem 'Praise Song for My Mother'. It gives the students some context to the poem, asks them to consider the relationships being presented, and then annotate the poem, focussing on specific elements.
Writing Triplets (Introduction)
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Writing Triplets (Introduction)

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A powerpoint to explain and demonstrate how writing triplets can be used to identify the purpose of any type of writing. Used with students to introduce the idea and give them an understanding of how they can use them in their writing.
Sonnet 43 (Elizabeth Barrett Browning)
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Sonnet 43 (Elizabeth Barrett Browning)

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A powerpoint providing details of the social and historical context of the poem Sonnet 43. Students are asked to make notes on specific elements of the poem, then annotate it, looking for specific features/elements.
Sonnet 116 (William Shakespeare)
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Sonnet 116 (William Shakespeare)

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A powerpoint designed to help students understand the poem Sonnet 116. Students are given details of the social and historical context of the poem, and then asked to annotate it, looking specifically for certain items and features.
GCSE English Language Writing Section Practice 1
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GCSE English Language Writing Section Practice 1

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A Powerpoint looking at how to answer an AQA GCSE English Language Section B question, focussing on the shorter writing task. The Powerpoint gives the students information about the exam and tasks, then asks them to consider a question on reality TV stars and write an article about the concept of celebrity.
AQA Spoken Language CA Plan
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AQA Spoken Language CA Plan

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A plan for the AQA English Language Unit 3c - Spoken Language Study. Gives a paragraph-by-paragraph template for completing the essay.
Types of Poem - Matching
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Types of Poem - Matching

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An activity requiring students to match up the names of different types of poems to their meaning. Could be used as a starter or homework. Could also be used as dictionary or research work.
Giving Directions (Instructional Writing)
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Giving Directions (Instructional Writing)

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An activity designed as a homework task for students studying instructional writing. The task asks them to direct a visitor to their school from one room to another, in a different part of the building. The rooms can be changed/adapted to fit any school.
Quickdraw (Carol Ann Duffy)
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Quickdraw (Carol Ann Duffy)

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A PowerPoint used to help students understand the context of the poem 'Quickdraw.' It asks them to analyse the poem and consider the relationships within it.
Creating Characters
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Creating Characters

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An activity designed to introduce the idea of characters being more than just visual people. Used with Year 9 students as a reminder activity before starting a unit on Writing to Enteratin.