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I have been teaching English for 16 years in the state and independent sectors in the UK and internationally. I am also an Examiner so specialise in producing high level, tactical resources with excellent knowledge content for students, especially at GCSE and A Level.

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I have been teaching English for 16 years in the state and independent sectors in the UK and internationally. I am also an Examiner so specialise in producing high level, tactical resources with excellent knowledge content for students, especially at GCSE and A Level.
English Language Analysis Practice
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English Language Analysis Practice

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Extract from 'The Bluest Eye' by Toni Morrison. Great way of getting students to analyse use of language and its impact. Designed for OCR Paper 2 but versatile - can be used for any analysis practice. Also appropriate for A Level. Strategic approach to answering the question included.
Modernism key concepts and ideas
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Modernism key concepts and ideas

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A Level English Literature - a very useful and detailed introduction to Modernism as a movement. Outlines the key ideas, including important context and key quotations from influential Modernist writers/artists. Excellent to promote high level discussion in class. Made for Edexcel Poetry Exam but useful for any board studying modernist works.
Hamlet Essay Plans
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Hamlet Essay Plans

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Detailed essay plans including quotations, context and critics as well as introductions and conclusions for the following four questions on ‘Hamlet’: Explore Shakespeare’s treatment of moral responsibility in Hamlet. Examine the dramatic importance of Gertrude and Ophelia in Hamlet. “In his presentation of royalty in Hamlet, Shakespeare could be accused of undermining the political and social values of his time.” Explore this view of Hamlet “From first to last, there is an overwhelming air of decay.” Examine Shakespeare’s presentation of the theme of decay in Hamlet
Greek Myth Scheme of Work
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Greek Myth Scheme of Work

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From Zeus and the gods on Mount Olympus to Persephone and the Underworld, via Hercules, Theseus and Odysseus, this scheme of work allows students to explore the wonderful world of Greek Mythology. Reading, Writing and Speaking & Listening activities included as well as grammar activities and spellings for every lesson. A full half term’s work here. Ideal for KS3.
A View from the Bridge Key Quotations
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A View from the Bridge Key Quotations

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Key quotations from the play for each character, neatly presented on each slide. Use with the PowerPoint which has the 'fill in the blanks' activity to check pupils have learnt them!
Greek Myth: Odysseus 1
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Greek Myth: Odysseus 1

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Full lesson on Odysseus, including Do Now, grammar time, spellings (including 'read, write, check' sheet for homework), oral drill and a copy of the myth with detailed questions focusing on choosing appropriate quotations. All resources included and ready to print.
Greek Myth: Odysseus 5
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Greek Myth: Odysseus 5

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Monologue of a Monster Speaking and Listening! Also includes a do now, spellings, oral drill, grammar time and a homework. The slides take you through these tasks and structures the pupils' performances reading out/performing the monologues they have been writing in the previous lesson and for homework. Peer assessment tick grid provided.
Persephone Lesson 1
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Persephone Lesson 1

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Imaginative writing activity based on images, then reading the Persephone myth focusing on character.
Persephone Lesson 4
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Persephone Lesson 4

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Writing our letters of complaint as Persephone to the gods of Mount Olympus. Planning grids to help structure included - both to support and stretch. Connectives grammar activity.
Persephone Lesson 3
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Persephone Lesson 3

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Preparation for writing a letter of complaint as Persephone. Connectives and spellings. Exemplars of letters of complaint included.
John Donne Essay Plans
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John Donne Essay Plans

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Essay plans for 8 essay questions on Donne’s poetry. Ideas, arguments, references to specific poems and context all included. Ideal for A Level revision / to promote discussion in class. Could be useful as a challenge activity as well as to support students’ revision.
The Handmaid's Tale Key Context
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The Handmaid's Tale Key Context

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Everything your students need to know about the context for the novel. Split into sections: religious fundamentalism, feminism and the New Right, literature influences and Atwood's own words. A Level Literature essential.
English Language Paper 2 OCR
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English Language Paper 2 OCR

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English Language Paper 2 Exploring Effects and Impact. OCR practice exam paper. Extracts from 'The Bluest Eye' by Toni Morrison and 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte. Complete set of Section A questions (including a strategic approach for how to answer them) as well as two imaginative tasks for Section B.
English Language Paper 1 OCR
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English Language Paper 1 OCR

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English Language, Communicating Information and Ideas, OCR Paper 1 style exam. Includes two extracts: a review of Bronte's 'Jane Eyre' and an extract from a biography of Bronte. Complete with Section A questions and two non-fiction writing tasks for Section B.
Homelessness Non Fiction Analysis Practice
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Homelessness Non Fiction Analysis Practice

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Two non fiction texts (article and leaflet) on the issue of homelessness plus a PowerPoint with questions on both texts individually and comparing them (strategy on how to answer the questions included). Non fiction writing tasks also included - letter and speech. Designed for Edexcel GCSE Language Paper 2 but useful for any non fiction analysis practice.
John Donne Essentials for A Level
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John Donne Essentials for A Level

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Detailed essay plans, key poetic techniques, context and critical readings for John Donne’s poetry. Essential knowledge for the exam, concisely put together as bullet pointed crib sheets.