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Currently a private tutor, the resources you see available have been adapted from my current practice and when I was teaching as a secondary school English teacher. I hope the resources are useful and make a difference in your classroom. If you need to contact me to discuss any of the resources you have downloaded, please email me at sarah@the-browns.gb.net.

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Currently a private tutor, the resources you see available have been adapted from my current practice and when I was teaching as a secondary school English teacher. I hope the resources are useful and make a difference in your classroom. If you need to contact me to discuss any of the resources you have downloaded, please email me at sarah@the-browns.gb.net.
Creative writing
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Creative writing

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A stand-alone lesson or one that could be used as an introduction to creative writing, this lesson encourages students to create a sense of place in their own writing, using an image as stimulus. Starting by listening to an audio clip (Youtube link included in the PowerPoint), the students progress to identifying descriptive techniques in an example, before creating their own word bank. After writing their own descriptive piece, the students peer-assess and revisit the starter task to see if they can develop their initial writing. I appreciate all constructive criticism, so I hope you are able to take time to review this resource. **Like what you see? Please check out my other resources at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sae5 and join my followers.**
Coraline openings
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Coraline openings

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KS3 lesson exploring effective openings of texts. Students then analyse the opening of 'Coraline', finishing with a peer-assessment plenary.
iGCSE English Extended practice paper - war extracts
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iGCSE English Extended practice paper - war extracts

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A mock paper to help students prepare for the iGCSE English Extended paper. 3 questions, based on a two non-fiction extracts detailing Kurdish guerillas fighting in Iraq and the treatment of a war detainee in Kabul. Generic mark scheme has been included to help teachers assess skills; specific content can be marked based on teacher judgement. This resource has been used for one-to-one teaching but can be adapted for classroom or Homework use. Due to the nature of the extracts, teachers may find this mock is best suited to higher ability students. Files in this resource: iGCSE English Extended questions - Word document question paper iGCSE English Extended passages - Word document passages Reading Paper 2 Extended Generic Mark Scheme - PDF extract taken from June 2014 exam paper, generic skills only
'Blood Brothers' character analysis
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'Blood Brothers' character analysis

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Using the medium of Twitter, this lesson allows students to chart a character’s development over ‘Blood Brothers’. This can be done over the course of reading the play or at the end, and can be used as a helpful revision activity. Differentiation for this task includes the extent to which quotes are used for tweets, assigning characters, and scaffolding key events to signpost students towards. Files in this resource: Blood Brothers character analysis - PowerPoint of lesson Twitter Template - Word document of Twitter template - this activity can then be completed by hand or electronically.
'Reservist' poem unseen exam question
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'Reservist' poem unseen exam question

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Preparing students for the unseen poetry question, this lesson uses 'Reservist' by Boey Kim Cheng. Beginning with brainstorming what students should comment on when analysing a poem, the lesson breaks students into groups to have a go at independently analysing a stanza according to the exam question focus. The lesson develops to lead students to write the opening of their response, which can then be extended to the following lesson or become a homework task. I appreciate all constructive criticism, so I hope you are able to take time to review this resource. **Like what you see? Please check out my other resources at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sae5 and join my followers.** Files in this resource: Reservist unseen poem exam question - PowerPoint of lesson Reservist - Word document of poem Reservist - Word document of annotated poem
Writing to Persuade and Argue
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Writing to Persuade and Argue

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2-lesson PowerPoint, originally delivered to KS3, exploring the techniques of writing to argue and persuade. The first lesson analyses an example of persuasive writing through an NHS stop-smoking leaflet. The second lesson develops this understanding by applying knowledge to an example question. Students are encouraged to use the planning frame to help structure their work before using all the techniques learnt in their own writing. A useful two-parter lesson that introduces students to these writing skills that can be built on when tackling more in-depth writing tasks at KS4. Files in this resource: Writing to Persuade and Argue - 2 lesson PowerPoint Persuasive writing leaflet - PDF of leaflet
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Chapter 3
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Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Chapter 3

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Analysis of Chapter 3 (text included in Word document), that allows students to practice their analysis responses. After defining words encountered in the chapter, class reading allows students to consider how language is used for effect. The plenary of peer-marking is intended for students to be more aware of what is expected of them in the exam. I appreciate all constructive criticism, so I hope you are able to take time to review this resource. Files in this resource: Chapter 3 - PowerPoint of lesson Dr Jekyll Chapter 3 - Word document of chapter Like what you see? Please check out my other resources at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sae5 and join my followers.
Presentational devices
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Presentational devices

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Originally delivered to a weak KS4 group, this lesson could be adapted for KS3. Introducing the term 'presentational devices', the lesson explores how this can be applied to media texts, with an analysis of an Oxfam leaflet. With several questions guiding the students to pick out key features, the lesson leads students to write their own analysis of the text. The plenary encourages personal assessment, comparing their own response to a model answer. Files in this resource: Commenting on presentational devices - PowerPoint of lesson Presentational devices - Word document of leaflet for student annotation
'Of Mice and Men' section  5 close analysis
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'Of Mice and Men' section 5 close analysis

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Close analysis of extracts from section 5 in 'Of Mice and Men'. Lesson designed for group work, leading to class feedback. The outcome of the lesson is that students should have a detailed set of notes on all sections that have been analysed in the lesson, being able to answer a foreshadowing question at the end. This lesson encourages close analysis of passages and collaborative learning. The extract booklet is set up for A3 size to allow for notes and group work. It should help prepare students to answer extract-based exam questions. Files in this resource: Section 5 close analysis - PowerPoint of lesson Chapter 5 extracts - Word document of extracts
iGCSE English Literature Paper 4 Unseen Poetry
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iGCSE English Literature Paper 4 Unseen Poetry

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Lesson to help prepare students for their iGCSE English Literature Paper 4 - Unseen. This lesson focuses on tackling unseen poetry, using the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night' by Dylan Thomas. Lesson begins by outlining the paper and assessment areas, before allowing students to move into groups and independently analyse the poem. Group/teacher feedback moves the class to writing a plan for their response before finishing the lesson by writing the introduction to their essay. Lesson can be followed with completing the response in exam conditions if preferred. Files in this resource: Unseen Poetry - Do Not Go Gentle - PowerPoint of entire lesson Do Not Go Gentle Into that Good Night poem - Word document of poem
'Coraline' scheme of work
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'Coraline' scheme of work

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Complete scheme of work on the text ‘Coraline’. 17 lessons in total for the KS3 text, covering a range of Reading and Writing assessment areas. The scheme includes both a key Reading and Writing assessment that can be used to level students for the unit. Scheme has title slides outlining the lesson in brief and details whether additional resources are required. Homework, learning objectives and peer assessment activities are included. Whilst this scheme has been written according to APP, the skills can be adapted to suit current assessment plans for your department. I appreciate all constructive criticism, so I hope you are able to take time to review this resource. Files in this resource: Scheme of Work - PowerPoint of all lessons. Lesson 6 Reading Assessment - Word document detailing the extended Reading assessment for the unit. Lesson 8 Chapter 7 extract - Word document to accompany lesson 8 activity. Like what you see? Please check out my other resources at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sae5 and join my followers.
iGCSE English Extended practice paper - Coca Cola
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iGCSE English Extended practice paper - Coca Cola

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A mock paper to help students prepare for the iGCSE English Extended paper. 3 questions, using two non-fiction articles about Coca-Cola and the effect its advertising has on children. Generic mark scheme has been included to help teachers assess skills; specific content can be marked based on teacher judgement. This resource has been used for one-to-one teaching but can be adapted for classroom or Homework use. Files in this resource: iGCSE English Extended questions - Word document question paper iGCSE English Extended passages - Word document passages Reading Paper 2 Extended Generic Mark Scheme - PDF extract taken from June 2014 exam paper, generic skills only
iGCSE English Reading Core Paper 1 practice
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iGCSE English Reading Core Paper 1 practice

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Four mock exam papers for students taking iGCSE Paper 1, core. Papers are written on PowerPoint so this makes it ideal for classroom-based revision. Generic mark schemes are included to assist with marking, which could also be an opportunity for peer-assessment, particularly with the Writing section. There are also some grammar starters to help students with the writing element of the paper. Textual focus: - 'Frankenstein' - Orang-utangs non-fiction extract - 'Touching the Void' - 'War of the Worlds'
'Of Mice and Men' mixed resources
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'Of Mice and Men' mixed resources

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A selection of resources for the novel ‘Of Mice and Men’. Lessons include: - Analysing the opening of the novel, exploring language choices and how the setting is described. - Detailed quote analysis - a useful revision or language task. - Close analysis of Section 5 with extract provided for groups to analyse. - Detailed theme analysis, ideal for group work and revision.
iGCSE English Extended practice papers
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iGCSE English Extended practice papers

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Three mock papers designed to help students prepare for the iGCSE English Extended paper. These papers are ideal for classroom-based revision or can be used for Homework, and there is a generic mark scheme included to allow for peer-assessment. Textual focus: - Horror extracts (Jekyll and Hyde/The Red Room) - Non-fiction articles on Coca Cola - War-themed extracts
'The Trees Are Down' poem unseen exam question
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'The Trees Are Down' poem unseen exam question

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Preparing students for the unseen poetry question, this lesson uses 'The Trees Are Down' by Charlotte Mew. Beginning with finding three poetic techniques used in the poem, the lesson encourages more independent analysis before developing ideas in paired work. The lesson develops with class analysis of the poem, concluding with independent planning for a practice exam question which leads to beginning to write their own response. This task can then be extended to the following lesson or become a homework task. Files in this resource: The Trees Are Down unseen poem exam question - PowerPoint of lesson The Trees Are Down - Word document of poem
'Of Mice and Men' character relationships
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'Of Mice and Men' character relationships

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Focusing on Section 2 of 'Of Mice and Men', this lesson encourages close passage analysis in preparation for answering an exam- style question. This lesson allows for independent work or more supported guidance, depending on student ability, with the PowerPoint notes indicating this where necessary. A separate file of suggested extracts has been included with this resource, which could either be used for lower ability students or to allow for more detailed analysis and note-making. The lesson works towards beginning to answer the question on character relationships in Section 2 that have been analysed during the lesson, which can then be completed as homework, as a plenary activity or in exam conditions. I appreciate all constructive criticism, so I hope you are able to take time to review this resource. File in this resource: Character relationships in section 2 - PowerPoint of lesson Extracts - Word document of suggested extracts. **Like what you see? Please check out my other resources at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sae5 and join my followers.**
Arguments and counter-arguments
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Arguments and counter-arguments

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Originally delivered to a weak KS4 class as an introduction to non-fiction and writing to argue, this lesson is a helpful opener into developing these writing skills. The lesson can be adapted to KS3 but teachers may find this too simplistic for more-able KS4 students. This lesson could be used as a way in for debating/persuasive writing work. The lesson explores what is a counter-argument to then apply this to statements which should generate some interesting class discussion! There is a text to analyse, identifying what the writer’s arguments are for the students to create their own counter-arguments. I appreciate all constructive criticism, so I hope you are able to take time to review this resource. File in this resource: Arguments and Counter-arguments - PowerPoint of lesson. Like what you see? Please check out my other resources at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sae5 and join my followers.
IGCSE English Literature Paper 4 - Unseen poetry and prose
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IGCSE English Literature Paper 4 - Unseen poetry and prose

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A Word document of the entire Unseen Paper 4, this resource is ideal for allowing students to practice analysing unknown texts. The opening of the document outlines the paper and AOs, following with the mark scheme. This will enable teachers to discuss how to obtain marks in the paper and the band boundaries. In addition, students could use this mark scheme as a self-assessment before attempting the paper, to set targets and correct their work as responding to the questions. It could also be used for peer-assessment. The Unseen poem used is 'Poppies' by Jane Weir which is used in the AQA spec, so should be accessible for all students. The prose is an extract from 'Birdsong' by Sebastian Faulks. File in this resource: Unseem exam practice - poetry and prose - Word document of the practice exam
iGCSE English Core practice
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iGCSE English Core practice

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This resource is a mock-up of the iGCSE English Core paper, using two non-fiction extracts. The PowerPoint contains the questions to enable you to work through them as a class and the opening slides contain an activity to revise apostrophes. This resource has been used to help prepare students for their iGCSE English Core paper using similar wording to the actual exam. The mark scheme for the Reading paper is a suggestion of responses; the Writing mark scheme is taken from the iGCSE paper and can be generically applied to this resource. Files in this resource: iGCSE Orang-utans and Lumley - PowerPoint lesson iGCSE Text 1 Extract - Word document for 'Orang-utans' extract iGCSE Text 2 Extract - Word document for 'Lumley' extract iGCSE Orang-utans and Lumley comprehension answers - Word document detailing suggesting responses for Reading questions iGCSE Orang-utans and Lumley generic mark scheme - PDF from the mark scheme detailing how to mark the Writing response.