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I'm currently the head of English and raising standards leader at a secondary school in Birmingham. I'm passionate about my subject and passionate about ensuring that the young people we serve leave education with a high competency in English. Prior to teaching I worked in the radio industry as a presenter for 7 years and so when I became a teacher I enjoyed the opportunity to teach Media studies. You'll find hundreds of English and Media studies resources.

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I'm currently the head of English and raising standards leader at a secondary school in Birmingham. I'm passionate about my subject and passionate about ensuring that the young people we serve leave education with a high competency in English. Prior to teaching I worked in the radio industry as a presenter for 7 years and so when I became a teacher I enjoyed the opportunity to teach Media studies. You'll find hundreds of English and Media studies resources.
An Inspector Calls New specification GCSE 9-1 Medium term plan MTP SOW with GCSE assessments
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An Inspector Calls New specification GCSE 9-1 Medium term plan MTP SOW with GCSE assessments

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This bundle includes a medium term plan (scheme of work) written in line with new specification AQA literature 9-1. The medium term plan also signposts homework tasks and opportunities to embed skills needed for the language papers. I have also included GCSE exam questions that have been written for An Inspector Calls that can be used to assess the literature component but also the language writing assessment objectives. GCSE assessment questions that are included: 1. Inspector Calls character question 2. Inspector Calls theme question 3. Inspector Calls imaginative writing question (language exam skills) 4. Inspector Calls Non fiction and literary non fiction question (lang) 5. Inspector Calls transactional writing question (lang) Three revision power points also included. Also available as separate bundles are: - Fully differentiated resources to support this MTP - Revision activities to embed character, theme and context understanding
Much ado about nothing Shakespeare
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Much ado about nothing Shakespeare

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21 lessons to support the teaching of the whole play. Resources include opportunities to: -explore context - gender, Elizabethan England, -analyse theme and character presentation -get to grips with Shakespeare’s language -analyse imagery -explore Shakespearian insults -write non fiction texts -write persuasively -write news reports -role play
An Inspector Calls context revision resources
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An Inspector Calls context revision resources

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Resources to support the teaching or revision of contextual information of An Inspector Calls Resources include: -1912v1945 -suffragettes -Titanic -Welfare state -Trade unions -deadly sins Opportunities provided to carousel information for students to recap their understanding.
Two weeks with the Queen differentiated resources whole novel
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Two weeks with the Queen differentiated resources whole novel

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These fully differentiated (by colour) resources support the teaching of the entire novel 'Two weeks with the Queen.' Medium term plan also included along with homework tasks and assessment opportunities. Over 25 lessons ready to go! Download and teach. The medium term plan signposts opportunities to develop language and literature skills for 9-1 GCSE. Differentiation: Purple = low ability Blue = middle ability Yellow = higher ability These lessons are ready to go - download and teach straight away. Resources provide opportunities to: - Read for pleasure - Analyse language and structure - Analyse pathetic fallacy - Analyse character and theme - Writing opportunities including persuasive writing, diary entry,news reports, writing to advise, formal letter writing, leaflet writing - Develop literacy skills including sentence forms, direct speech - Analyse non fiction texts - Build skills for the new 9-1 GCSE English language and literature specifications
Writing non fiction texts on theme of family holidays Creating non fiction texts
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Writing non fiction texts on theme of family holidays Creating non fiction texts

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8 fully differentiated lessons that allow students to plan, prepare and create non fiction texts on the theme of family holidays. Differentiation by colour: purple = lower ability blue = middle ability yellow = higher ability Opportunities to: - develop persuasive writing skills - research existing family holidays articles, leaflets etc. Card sorts also included with all planning sheets and assessments provided.
Creative writing descriptive  Develop skills for GCSE  The Edge Castaway London riots
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Creative writing descriptive Develop skills for GCSE The Edge Castaway London riots

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At least 8 lessons worth of resources to support the teaching of creative writing (narrative and descriptive) and take stimulus from the following texts/events: - Castaway - The London riots - The Edge These resources provide opportunities to: - Describe using the senses - watch clips from Castaway and use as a stimulus for own writing - up level vocabulary - identify figurative and use in own writing - develop characterisation - develop narrative structure - assess against GCSE criteria - create tension and suspense
Comparing non fiction texts on the theme of attractions Write non fiction texts
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Comparing non fiction texts on the theme of attractions Write non fiction texts

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These resources are designed to get students comparing non fiction texts on the theme of attractions using a leaflet for Lighwater Valley and an Independent article on Nemesis sub terra. (Texts included as PDF) Lessons are differentiated by colour: purple = lower ability blue = middle ability yellow = higher ability Also lessons to support students in creating their own non fiction texts on the topic of UK attractions.
Romeo and Juliet GCSE act 1 scene 5 focus on comaprison of Shakespeare and Luhrmann
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Romeo and Juliet GCSE act 1 scene 5 focus on comaprison of Shakespeare and Luhrmann

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Resources to support the teaching of Romeo and Juliet act 1 scene 5 with a focus on comparing Shakespeare's original with Luhrmann's modern 1996 interpretation. Lessons are fully differentiated by colour and numbered for ease of use. These resources provide opportunities to: - Compare interpretations of act 1 scene 5 - Analyse language, form and structure of two interpretations - Analyse dramatic irony - Practice structuring exam responses - Explore context - Explore how different audience may interpret the scene
Black Harvest KS3 play resources
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Black Harvest KS3 play resources

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Power point lessons to support the teaching of Black Harvest. Resources include opportunities to: - assess understanding - analyse stage craft - analyse character and theme - explore context - perform the play and key scenes - speaking and listening and role play - develop inference and empathy skills
Comparing non fiction texts on the theme of family holidays GCSE practice
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Comparing non fiction texts on the theme of family holidays GCSE practice

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18 fully differentiated lessons that use the theme of family holidays to analyse and compare non-fiction texts. (All texts included) Lessons are numbered for ease of use. Differentiation by colour: purple = low ability blue = middle ability yellow = high ability These resource re ideal for KS3 or KS4 in preparation for tackling non-fiction texts at GCSE. They are meticulously planned and ready to go. Download and use. Texts: - Butlins promotional video - Practical caravan article - Information leaflet - Holidays matter - Extract from PGL - Family adventures - Guardian online article - Centerparcs blog Resources provide opportunities to: - Analyse language - Analyse graphological features - Analyse perspective - Analyse audience and purpose - Compare texts
Nonfiction & literary nonfiction texts KS3 prep for GCE new specification 9-1 Anne Frank Luther King
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Nonfiction & literary nonfiction texts KS3 prep for GCE new specification 9-1 Anne Frank Luther King

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9 fully differentiated lessons that help students develop skills for analysing and comparing non fiction and literary non-fiction texts in preparation for 9-1 GCSE. Writing and speaking and listening opportunities also included including speech writing using the 6 part structure. Ideal for year 7,8 or 9 ahead of new GCSE. These resources are ready to go. The following texts are explored and included in this bundle: - Martin Luther King I have a dream speech - Rudolf Holsse - concentration camp German perspective -Anne Frank's diary - Teenage lottery winner article Differentiation by colour: purple = low ability blue = middle ability yellow = high ability Resources provide opportunities to: - analyse language and perspective - compare non fiction texts -synthesise information -create non fiction texts -plan effective speeches using the 6 part structure -debate - speaking and listening
Audio Production Media studies week 1 - 4 Acoustics, audio types, microphones
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Audio Production Media studies week 1 - 4 Acoustics, audio types, microphones

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Resources to support the teaching of Audio production originally planned for the BTEC course unit 4. Lessons provide opportunities for students to explore and analyse: - types of audio - music, speech, silence, noise etc. - why audio is used - create mood, ambience, rhythm, reinforce images, introduce era etc. YouTube link examples to help students understand different purposes. - the difference between pleonastic and contrapuntal audio - Acoustics in different locations including theatres, empty & full rooms, open spaces etc. - digital audio file formats - mps. dvd, AIFF etc. - mono and stereo - direct sound and reverberation - interior and exterior recording - record own audio using editing software - a range of microphone types including: lavalier, boundary, direct connected, parabolic, noise cancelling etc. - polar response in microphones
AQA English language GCSE 9-1 - paper 2 - preparation for Q1 and Q2 - true or false and synthesis
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AQA English language GCSE 9-1 - paper 2 - preparation for Q1 and Q2 - true or false and synthesis

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Fully differentiated (by colour) resources to support the teaching of Q1 and Q2 of the AQA new specification 9-1 GCSE examination - paper2. Differentiation: purple = lower ability blue = middle ability yellow = higher ability Resources prepare students for answering Q1 and Q2 and cover the following: - introduction to paper 2 - expectations and timings - identifying key information in 19th century and modern texts - identifying the point of view of a writer - inferring - exploring how language creates tone - complete true or false tasks (as per the exam) for the texts read - explore the term synthesis - synthesise information from 2 texts - work in pairs and groups - explore model answers - investigate these of connectives to synthesise - self and peer assess - develop vocabulary and analyse vocabulary in texts using inference - explore audience and purpose Regular assessments are included to assess students ability in true or false and synthesis tasks. Texts covered: - Queer stories for a queer age - tattoo article (19th century) text included - Making my skin crawl - article about tattoos - Extract from Girl of the period (19th century) - A letter from Jenni - Inside the supermarket's dark stores Not all texts are included - but can easily be found in the text book below: AQA GCSE English Language: Developing the skills for learning and assessment (turtle on the cover)
War poetry GCSE KS3 Duffy, Armitage, Tennyson, Wilfred Owen, Ted Hughes and more 9-1
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War poetry GCSE KS3 Duffy, Armitage, Tennyson, Wilfred Owen, Ted Hughes and more 9-1

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Fully differentiated resources (by colour) to support the teaching of war poetry. Poems covered form 7 of the 15 poems that need to be covered for the AQA 9-1 English literature poetry component but can be taught in KS3 if a different exam board is being taught. The lessons will prepare students for analysing poetry at GCSE if chosen to use at KS3 these would be ideal preparation. Poems covered: - Exposure - Kamikazee - War photographer - Bayonet charge - Poppies - Charge of the light brigade - Remains Differentiation: purple = lower ability blue - middle ability yellow = higher ability
Audio production - week 4 Create an audio product - risk assessment - edit audio
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Audio production - week 4 Create an audio product - risk assessment - edit audio

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Resources to support the creating of an audio product. (Week 4) Opportunities to: - explore the importance of audio editing - audacity software - create an audio product- example given is a radio broadcast - the task requires students to bring together everything they've learned in weeks 1-3 including microphones, acoustics, purposes etc. - conduct risk assessments before recoding on location as per industry - evaluate own production work
AQA English language 9-1 paper 2 preparation for Q1 & Q2 UPDATED - with structure strip
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AQA English language 9-1 paper 2 preparation for Q1 & Q2 UPDATED - with structure strip

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Fully differentiated (by colour) resources to support the teaching of Q1 and Q2 of the AQA new specification 9-1 GCSE examination - paper2. Resources support the texts in the AQA GCSE English Language: Developing the skills for learning and assessment (turtle on the cover) ALL TEXTS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS BUNDLE. Differentiation: purple = lower ability blue = middle ability yellow = higher ability Resources prepare students for answering Q1 and Q2 and cover the following: - structure strip to help form better responses to question 2 (synthesis) - introduction to paper 2 - expectations and timings - identifying key information in 19th century and modern texts - identifying the point of view of a writer - inferring - exploring how language creates tone - complete true or false tasks (as per the exam) for the texts read - explore the term synthesis - synthesise information from 2 texts - work in pairs and groups - explore model answers - investigate these of connectives to synthesise - self and peer assess - develop vocabulary and analyse vocabulary in texts using inference - explore audience and purpose Regular assessments are included to assess students ability in true or false and synthesis tasks. Texts covered: - Queer stories for a queer age - tattoo article (19th century) text included - Making my skin crawl - article about tattoos - Extract from Girl of the period (19th century) - A letter from Jenni - Inside the supermarket's dark stores All texts are included
Audio production Media studies Microphones polar response, contrapuntal pleonastic, acoustics
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Audio production Media studies Microphones polar response, contrapuntal pleonastic, acoustics

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Resources to support the teaching of Audio production originally planned for the BTEC course unit 4. Lessons provide opportunities for students to explore and analyse: - types of audio - music, speech, silence, noise etc. - why audio is used - create mood, ambience, rhythm, reinforce images, introduce era etc. YouTube link examples to help students understand different purposes. - the difference between pleonastic and contrapuntal audio - Acoustics in different locations including theatres, empty & full rooms, open spaces etc. - digital audio file formats - mps. dvd, AIFF etc. - mono and stereo - direct sound and reverberation - interior and exterior recording - record own audio using editing software - a range of microphone types including: lavalier, boundary, direct connected, parabolic, noise cancelling etc. - polar response in microphones