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A frontline teacher with 18 years sharp end experience, currently based in Valencia. This shop specialises in literature and language resources but also offers a generous selection ESL resources. All of my resources are road tested in my own classes and refined/polished at the end of the academic year.

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A frontline teacher with 18 years sharp end experience, currently based in Valencia. This shop specialises in literature and language resources but also offers a generous selection ESL resources. All of my resources are road tested in my own classes and refined/polished at the end of the academic year.
KS3: Skellig (7) Chapters 21 to 23
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KS3: Skellig (7) Chapters 21 to 23

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David Almond’s ‘Skellig’ is brought beautifully to life in these thoughtfully designed slides. Differentiated tasks are contained within this lesson which drastically reduces your workload. This lesson contains a starter activity, a discussion task, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task (PETAL paragraphing), an extension task, a homework assignment and of course a plenary. All the challenging and time-consuming work has been completed for you. This is a complete resource. Enjoy!
KS3: Skellig (8) Chapters 24 to 26
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KS3: Skellig (8) Chapters 24 to 26

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David Almond’s ‘Skellig’ is brought beautifully to life in these thoughtfully designed slides. Differentiated tasks are contained within this lesson which drastically reduces your workload. This lesson contains a starter activity, a discussion task, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task (PETAL paragraphing), an extension task, a homework assignment and of course a plenary. All the challenging and time-consuming work has been completed for you. This is a complete resource. Enjoy!
GCSE English Literature: (3) Macbeth – Act 1 Scene 7, and Act 2 Scenes 1 and 2
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GCSE English Literature: (3) Macbeth – Act 1 Scene 7, and Act 2 Scenes 1 and 2

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William Shakespeare tragic tale of misplaced ambition, betrayal and murder is brought to life in this dynamic PowerPoint lesson that covers Act 1 Scene 7 and Act 2 Scenes 1 and 2. This lesson has been structured to compliment the GCSE qualification, but I have also made slight adaptions in the past to teach it within the American education system. I have used this specific resource to lead my physical teaching in class, as a distance learning material online/homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This 26 slide lesson provides approximately 2-3 hours of classroom teaching time and includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, a glossary of terms slide, an academic writing task, a theme tracking slide, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary All the time-consuming work has been completed for you, no further work is required. This is a complete resource. Enjoy!
GCSE English Literature: (2) Macbeth – Act 1 Scenes 4, 5 and 6
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GCSE English Literature: (2) Macbeth – Act 1 Scenes 4, 5 and 6

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William Shakespeare tragic tale of misplaced ambition, betrayal and murder is brought to life in this dynamic PowerPoint lesson that covers Act 1 Scenes 4, 5 and 6. This lesson has been structured to compliment the GCSE qualification, but I have also made slight adaptions in the past to teach it within the American education system. I have used this specific resource to lead my physical teaching in class, as a distance learning material online/homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This 23 slide lesson provides approximately 2-3 hours of classroom teaching time and includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, a glossary of terms slide, an academic writing task, a theme tracking slide, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary All the time-consuming work has been completed for you, no further work is required. This is a complete resource. Enjoy!
GCSE English Literature: (7) Macbeth – Act 4 Scenes 2 and 3, and Act 5 Scene 1
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GCSE English Literature: (7) Macbeth – Act 4 Scenes 2 and 3, and Act 5 Scene 1

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William Shakespeare tragic tale of misplaced ambition, betrayal and murder is brought to life in this dynamic PowerPoint lesson that covers Act 4 Scenes 2 and 3, and Act 5 Scene 1. This lesson has been structured to compliment the GCSE qualification, but I have also made slight adaptions in the past to teach it within the American education system. I have used this specific resource to lead my physical teaching in class, as a distance learning material online/homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This 24 slide lesson provides approximately 2-3 hours of classroom teaching time and includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, a glossary of terms slide, an academic writing task, a theme tracking slide, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary All the time-consuming work has been completed for you, no further work is required. This is a complete resource. Enjoy!
GCSE English Literature: (6) Macbeth – Act 3 Scenes 5 and 6, and Act 4 Scene 1
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GCSE English Literature: (6) Macbeth – Act 3 Scenes 5 and 6, and Act 4 Scene 1

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William Shakespeare tragic tale of misplaced ambition, betrayal and murder is brought to life in this dynamic PowerPoint lesson that covers Act 3 Scenes 5 and 6, and Act 4 Scene 1. This lesson has been structured to compliment the GCSE qualification, but I have also made slight adaptions in the past to teach it within the American education system. I have used this specific resource to lead my physical teaching in class, as a distance learning material online/homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This 23 slide lesson provides approximately 2-3 hours of classroom teaching time and includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, a glossary of terms slide, an academic writing task, a theme tracking slide, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary All the time-consuming work has been completed for you, no further work is required. This is a complete resource. Enjoy!
GCSE English Literature: (0) Romeo and Juliet - Introduction to the Text
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GCSE English Literature: (0) Romeo and Juliet - Introduction to the Text

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William Shakespeare’s tragic love story, ‘Romeo and Juliet’ continues to garner praise in its many varied productions across stage, film and printed media. This enduring love story remains a significant text because of the challenging themes contained within and their striking importance to the post-modern world. This resource was constructed with the British GCSE curriculum in mind, but I have also used it within the American education system (with a few adaptations and changes). I have taught this text many times in the last 20 years and have used this specific resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material/Google Meet, as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This colossal 27 slide PowerPoint lesson contains a starter activity, an author biography, structured questions connected to the prevalent themes and leading characters, an extension task, and homework assignment and a plenary. There is no further work required from the teacher. This is a complete resource, enjoy!
GCSE English Literature: (9) Macbeth – Act 5 Scenes 5, 6 and 7
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GCSE English Literature: (9) Macbeth – Act 5 Scenes 5, 6 and 7

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William Shakespeare tragic tale of misplaced ambition, betrayal and murder is brought to life in this dynamic PowerPoint lesson that covers Act 5 Scenes 5, 6 and 7. This lesson has been structured to compliment the GCSE qualification, but I have also made slight adaptions in the past to teach it within the American education system. I have used this specific resource to lead my physical teaching in class, as a distance learning material online/homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This 18 slide lesson provides approximately 2-3 hours of classroom teaching time and includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, a glossary of terms slide, an academic writing task, a theme tracking slide, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary All the time-consuming work has been completed for you, no further work is required. This is a complete resource. Enjoy!
GCSE Poetry: ‘Love’s Philosophy’ by Percy Bysshe Shelley
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GCSE Poetry: ‘Love’s Philosophy’ by Percy Bysshe Shelley

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‘Love’s Philosophy’ by Percy Bysshe Shelley is a complex poem that explores the impact of unrequited love. I have taught this text a number of times and have used this specific (revised) resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet lessons), as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated 18 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, a brief author biography, content-language-structure questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher, enjoy!
GCSE English Literature: (2) Of Mice and Men – Chapter 2
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GCSE English Literature: (2) Of Mice and Men – Chapter 2

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John Steinbeck’s classic text, ‘Of Mice and Men’ recounts the hardships and sacrifices of two migrant workers during the Great Depression. This classic tale focuses predominantly on the themes of friendship and loneliness, and the short-comings of the Great American Dream. I have taught this text many times in the last 18 years and I have used this specific resource (revised) to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet), as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamically structured and illustrated PowerPoint lesson includes: an assessment criteria slide, a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracker slide, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
GCSE English Literature: (10) Of Mice and Men – Chapter 6
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GCSE English Literature: (10) Of Mice and Men – Chapter 6

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John Steinbeck’s classic text, ‘Of Mice and Men’ recounts the hardships and sacrifices of two migrant workers during the Great Depression. This classic tale focuses predominantly on the themes of friendship and loneliness, and the short-comings of the Great American Dream. I have taught this text many times in the last 18 years and I have used this specific resource (revised) to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet), as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamically structured and illustrated PowerPoint lesson includes: an assessment criteria slide, a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracker slide, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
GCSE English Literature: (12) Of Mice and Men – Assessment (Guided Essay Writing)
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GCSE English Literature: (12) Of Mice and Men – Assessment (Guided Essay Writing)

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John Steinbeck’s classic text, ‘Of Mice and Men’ recounts the hardships and sacrifices of two migrant workers during the Great Depression. This classic tale focuses predominantly on the themes of friendship and loneliness, and the short-comings of the Great American Dream. I have taught this text many times in the last 18 years and I have used this specific resource (revised) to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet), as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamically structured and illustrated PowerPoint lesson includes provides all the necessary preparation connected to the essay title: ‘Discuss the theme of loneliness in Steinbeck’s ‘Of Mice and Men’ This 20 slide PowerPoint lesson is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
GCSE Literature: (0) ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – Introduction to the Text
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GCSE Literature: (0) ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – Introduction to the Text

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‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is a novel by Harper Lee. It is set in the mid-1930s in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama. The narrative explores good, evil and human dignity within an environment of racial prejudice. I have taught this text many times in the last 20 years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2020) to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (SKYPE lessons, Google Meet), as a homework assignment, and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamic 28 slide PowerPoint lesson provides an in-depth introduction to the text with structured tasks connected to the author, the themes and the characters. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
GCSE Literature: (9) ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – Chapter 9
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GCSE Literature: (9) ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – Chapter 9

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‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is a novel by Harper Lee. It is set in the mid-1930s in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama. The narrative explores good, evil and human dignity within an environment of racial prejudice. I have taught this text many times in the last 20 years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2020) to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (SKYPE lessons, Google Meet), as a homework assignment, and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamic 22 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
GCSE Literature: (11) ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – Chapter 11
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GCSE Literature: (11) ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – Chapter 11

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‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is a novel by Harper Lee. It is set in the mid-1930s in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama. The narrative explores good, evil and human dignity within an environment of racial prejudice. I have taught this text many times in the last 20 years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2020) to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (SKYPE lessons, Google Meet), as a homework assignment, and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamic 21 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
GCSE Literature: (10) ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – Chapter 10
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GCSE Literature: (10) ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – Chapter 10

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‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is a novel by Harper Lee. It is set in the mid-1930s in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama. The narrative explores good, evil and human dignity within an environment of racial prejudice. I have taught this text many times in the last 20 years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2020) to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (SKYPE lessons, Google Meet), as a homework assignment, and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamic 19 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
GCSE Literature: (5) ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – Chapter 5
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GCSE Literature: (5) ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – Chapter 5

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‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is a novel by Harper Lee. It is set in the mid-1930s in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama. The narrative explores good, evil and human dignity within an environment of racial prejudice. I have taught this text many times in the last 20 years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2020) to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (SKYPE lessons, Google Meet), as a homework assignment, and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamic 19 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
GCSE Literature: (12) ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – Chapter 12
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GCSE Literature: (12) ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – Chapter 12

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‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is a novel by Harper Lee. It is set in the mid-1930s in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama. The narrative explores good, evil and human dignity within an environment of racial prejudice. I have taught this text many times in the last 20 years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2020) to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (SKYPE lessons, Google Meet), as a homework assignment, and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamic 19 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
GCSE Literature: (13) ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – Chapter 13
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GCSE Literature: (13) ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – Chapter 13

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‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is a novel by Harper Lee. It is set in the mid-1930s in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama. The narrative explores good, evil and human dignity within an environment of racial prejudice. I have taught this text many times in the last 20 years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2020) to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (SKYPE lessons, Google Meet), as a homework assignment, and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamic 17 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
GCSE Literature: (14) ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – Chapter 14
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GCSE Literature: (14) ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – Chapter 14

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‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is a novel by Harper Lee. It is set in the mid-1930s in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama. The narrative explores good, evil and human dignity within an environment of racial prejudice. I have taught this text many times in the last 20 years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2020) to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (SKYPE lessons, Google Meet), as a homework assignment, and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamic 18 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!