With 16 years of experience as an English teacher, preceded by a 5-year tenure as a graduate librarian, I've had the privilege of teaching and working with all key stages and abilities. I take pride in developing original and high-quality resources. Should you have any specific requests, please feel free to reach out. wildpoppyfieldsart@gmail.com
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With 16 years of experience as an English teacher, preceded by a 5-year tenure as a graduate librarian, I've had the privilege of teaching and working with all key stages and abilities. I take pride in developing original and high-quality resources. Should you have any specific requests, please feel free to reach out. wildpoppyfieldsart@gmail.com
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TRAGEDY - KEATS - LAMIA II - FULL ANNOTATION
This resource is intended to support both teacher and student in the understanding and analysis of Keats’ poems LAMIA - part 2.
The resource includes:
a copy of the fully annotated poem
blank copy of the poem for students to make their own annotations
a coversheet for the booklet
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This A1 reading resource is designed to align with the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) A1 reading criteria. It is well-suited for English language learners of all ages, including reluctant readers or those with low proficiency levels. The inclusion of an image alongside the text helps to make it less intimidating and more accessible, while the clear enlarged font and 1.5 spacing enhance readability.
The PDF format allows for easy printing, and when opened in Microsoft Edge browser, it can be edited and annotated using a full set of tools.
Included in this resource is an A1 reading passage, accompanied by five multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and their corresponding answers.
This tailored A2 level reading resource is designed to support English language learners as well as SEN students on their learning journey.
The passage follows a simple narrative about planting flowers, wearing gardening gloves, and tending to the garden.
With comprehensible language and engaging content, students will enhance their vocabulary and reading skills while learning about nature and leisure activities.
Included:
CEFR Level A2 Reading Passage
MCQs
Answers
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Students explore the everyday experience of going to school with this concise reading passage tailored for CEFR A2 learners.
The passage covers topics such as getting ready for school, attending classes, enjoying lunch with friends, and completing homework after school.
Includes:
Passage
MCQs
Answers
Perfect for learners building their English comprehension skills in a familiar context.
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This passage outlines a basic morning routine with straightforward language and simple actions, suitable for individuals at CEFR level A1.
The MCQs test learner’s understanding of the passage and the pre-reading task, familiarises the learner with the vocabulary.
Can be used as a standalone or a springboard into something more creative, or a discussion.
The resource can be used for beginner ESL students or for SEN students.
** THE WATERMARKS ARE ONLY ON THE DISPLAY IMAGES, NOT ON THE ACTUAL RESOURCE. **
This A1 reading resource is designed to align with the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) A1 reading criteria. It is well-suited for English language learners of all ages, including reluctant readers or those with low proficiency levels. The inclusion of an image alongside the text helps to make it less intimidating and more accessible, while the clear enlarged font and 1.5 spacing enhance readability.
The PDF format allows for easy printing, and when opened in Microsoft Edge browser, it can be edited and annotated using a full set of tools.
Included in this resource is an A1 reading passage, accompanied by five multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and their corresponding answers.
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This A2 level reading resource is tailored to support English language learners.
Read about the narrator’s nightly routine, filled with delicious meals, lively conversations, and post-dinner activities.
The comprehension questions reinforce understanding and vocabulary acquisition.
Perfect for ESL beginners.
**Included: **
A2 Reading Passage
MCQs
Answers
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The language used in this reading comprehension is straightforward and accessible, suitable for learners at an A2 proficiency level.
The enlarged font size and the generous spacing make this resource more accessible to ESL or SEN learners.
Learners can check their understanding through the MCQ quiz.
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This A2 level reading resource is tailored to support English language learners.
Students read about the narrator’s day on the beach, and learn, through reading, how to communicate every day situations.
The comprehension questions reinforce understanding and vocabulary acquisition.
Perfect for ESL beginners.
**Included: **
A2 Reading Passage
MCQs
Answers
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A comprehensive lesson to support the development of creative writing including:
*A full detailed Lesson Power Point with differentiated outcomes
*paired work
*peer assessment
*extension task
*Mix & Match sample responses and success criteria
*Source image
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Boost your students’ AQA English Language Paper 2 performance with our comprehensive practice resource. Includes authentic texts, targeted questions, and model answers to ensure effective exam preparation.
Included:
Source Texts:
Source A: An extract from a historical letter by Oscar Wilde, focusing on the treatment of children in prison.
Source B: A contemporary newspaper article adapted from The Guardian, which discusses the treatment of convicts in Greenland’s Nuuk correctional institution.
Practice Questions:
Q1: True/False Statements (Source A)
Students are provided with several statements about the extract and must identify which ones are true. This tests comprehension and attention to detail.
Q2: Summary of Differences (Sources A & B)
Students must summarize the differences between the treatment of children in prison (Source A) and the treatment of convicts in Greenland (Source B). This encourages comparative analysis and synthesis of information.
Q3: Language Analysis (Source B)
A detailed question requiring students to analyze how the writer uses language to convey scepticism about Greenland’s treatment of criminals. This develops critical reading and linguistic analysis skills.
Q4: Attitudinal Comparison (Sources A & B)
Students must compare the attitudes of the two writers towards prison as a form of punishment, including the methods used to convey their attitudes. This enhances comparative skills and the ability to support arguments with textual evidence.
Model Answers:
Detailed model answers for each practice question: with clear examples of high-quality responses. These serve as benchmarks for students to measure their own work.
Sample Writing Response:
A sample article written for a broadsheet newspaper, demonstrates how to effectively argue a point of view on the treatment of young offenders. This helps students understand how to structure their writing and use persuasive techniques.
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - COMPREHENSION/DISCUSSION - IMPACT ON WORKERS
Explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming workplaces and the role of unions in protecting workers’ rights in this engaging activity for 15-16 year-old students.
Through comprehension exercises and dynamic discussions, students will develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of contemporary labour issues related to AI.
The entire resource is suitable for black-and-white printing, while the colour version can be used for presentations on an interactive whiteboard.
Answers included.
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This resource provides a comprehensive AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2 practice set focusing on women’s rights, featuring two contrasting reading passages, corresponding questions, and a writing task. It is designed to help students develop their reading comprehension, analytical, and writing skills.
Includes:
Reading Passages:
Source A: A 19th-century pamphlet discussing the experiences of suffragette hunger strikers.
Source B: A contemporary essay on the progress and remaining challenges in gender equality.
Section A: Reading Questions:
Question 1 (4 marks): Choose four true statements based on Source A.
Question 2 (8 marks): Summarise the different challenges women face as described in both texts.
Question 3 (12 marks): Analyse how the writer of Source B uses language to present ongoing issues in gender equality.
Question 4 (16 marks): Compare how the two writers convey their perspectives on women’s rights and equality.
Section B: Writing Task (40 marks):
Write an article for a school magazine explaining views on the progress of women’s rights and the challenges that remain.
Answers
ALSO SUITABLE FOR HOME STUDY.
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Enhance students’ understanding of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” with this analytical passage on blood imagery.
This workbook includes:
-analytical passage on the use of blood imagery in Shakespeare’s Macbeth
MCQs and discussion prompts with answers
a creative writing task where students imagine they are writing a modern version of “Macbeth.”
They will create a short scene where a character feels extreme guilt after doing something wrong.
They will use modern settings and situations, but incorporate symbolic imagery to show their guilt, similar to how Shakespeare uses blood imagery.
ALSO SUITABLE FOR HOME STUDY.
This comprehensive workbook is designed to deepen students’ understanding of the imagery in Macbeth, but also develop their analytical skills.
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AQA GCSE PAPER 1 READING PRACTICE - CHARLES KINGSLEY - THE WATER BABIES.
This carefully chosen passage from the opening of the book, skilfully portrays the struggles and aspirations of Tom, the 10 year old chimney-sweep, while highlighting his resilience, dreams for a better future, and complex interactions. It offers ample analytical opportunities for examining themes, language and structure.
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NON-FICTION - READING COMPREHENSION WORKBOOK - Explore Charles Shaw’s narrative of life in the Wolstanton & Burslem Union Workhouse - contextual link to Scrooge’s attitude towards the poor in Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.”
Included:
Non-fiction letter from a 19th Century workhouse
MCQs x 5
Free Response Questions x 8
Discussion Questions x 3
Also included a creative writing task - a reflective journal from Scrooge’s perspective.
These focused questions analyse societal attitudes towards poverty, empathy, and social justice, fostering critical thinking and historical empathy.
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AQA GCSE LANGUAGE PAPER 1 READING - This comprehension paper for reading practice focuses on the essential reading skills required for the AQA GCSE Language Paper 1.
Includes:
a 600-word excerpt from Oscar Wilde’s " The Picture of Dorian Gray’
free response questions
answers
The resource can be used as a standalone reading comprehension or exam revision lesson, cover lesson or an independent homework task.
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NON-FICTION -SPORTS - INVICTUS GAMES - READING COMPREHENSION WORKBOOK - The Invictus games, for those involved, ( participants, spectators, sponsors and volunteers) are a journey of resilience, camaraderie, and empowerment.
Students will explore the inspiring world of the Invictus Games with this informative and engaging resource. They will begin with a reading passage about the Games, followed by thought-provoking multiple-choice questions and reflective free-response prompts.
Students will then bring the games to life by stepping into roles with heartwarming role-play scenarios. The teacher notes will guide facilitation, ensuring meaningful discussions and insights.
A creative writing task will give students the opportunity to consolidate their knowledge of the games and explore the impact this learning has had on their perception of the Games.
Answers to MCQs and Free Response Qs
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NON FICTION - READING COMPREHENSION WORKBOOK - The resource explores the harrowing tale of the Andes plane crash of 1972, where survivors faced the unthinkable choice of resorting to cannibalism to stay alive.
This gripping non-fiction passage serves as a poignant bridge to William Golding’s classic novel, “Lord of the Flies,” where a group of stranded boys grapple with their own moral dilemmas in the absence of authority.
Included:
non-fiction passage
10 free response questions - encourage critical thinking and analysis of the ethical complexities involved
ethical dilemma chart - students must give arguments for and against consuming human flesh or succumb to starvation.
oral presentation task - students will first reflect on their arguments in pairs and write them down before presenting them to the class.
By connecting real-world events to literature, students gain a deeper understanding of human nature and the complexities of ethical decision-making.
NON-FICTION - CULTURE - READING COMPREHENSION WORKBOOK - Students will explore the profound influence of CULTURE on our daily lives.
From how we behave, what and how we think, how we dress, what we eat and even what we become.
Included:
PASSAGE
MCQS X 5
FREE RESPONSE QS X10
SCENARIOS - DISCUSSION QS X 8
CREATIVE TASK - DESIGN A GLOBAL UNITY FLAG
TEACHER NOTES X 2 (Discussion & Creative Task)
ANSWERS
An essential tool for promoting inclusivity and global awareness in the classroom.
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