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I am a teacher of English, English Literature, Moving Image Arts - and when I'm really lucky, History as well! I have been teaching in N. Ireland since 2006 and am particularly familiar with the CCEA curriculum from KS3-KS5. I have worked with CCEA for over a decade and have been employed to create resources for KS5 English Literature. I also ran my own Tutoring company and have a real passion for creating user friendly resources. Contact me at - mcttresourcesni@gmail.com

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I am a teacher of English, English Literature, Moving Image Arts - and when I'm really lucky, History as well! I have been teaching in N. Ireland since 2006 and am particularly familiar with the CCEA curriculum from KS3-KS5. I have worked with CCEA for over a decade and have been employed to create resources for KS5 English Literature. I also ran my own Tutoring company and have a real passion for creating user friendly resources. Contact me at - mcttresourcesni@gmail.com
CCEA GCSE Blood Brothers Characters
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CCEA GCSE Blood Brothers Characters

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CCEA GCSE: Unit 2 Literature - ‘Blood Brothers’ Includes Pupil Booklet - information about this section of the exam Pupil booklet to be completed for Characters Indiviudal and detailed Character Powerpoints - Mrs Johnstone - Mrs Lyons - Mickey - Edward - Linda Each PowerPoint includes: - Key Words - Description and explanation of personality - Actions/Development of each character - Role/Relationships between the named characters and others - Any extra information - Key Quotations - Some worked quotations - Answers to example exam question
CCEA GCSE Identity Anthology Poetry Complete Unit
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CCEA GCSE Identity Anthology Poetry Complete Unit

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A complete set of resources covering all aspects of teaching the Identity Anthology for CCEA GCSE Unit 2 Literature course. You won’t need anything else! Includes: Identity Anthology Pupil Booklet - for students to complete as the poems are being taught - includes space to complete context, poetic techniques and sample Question at the back. Pdf of Teacher completed Identity Anthology Pupil Booklet - all context complete and images of some annotated poems - see separate pdf for all annotated poems - Noteboook file is even more useful Identity Anthology Student Summaries - blank, to reveal students’ learning - to complete after the teaching of each poem Identity Anthology of poems - blank, for exams PowerPoint Identity Poems - Images, Author info, Context, Message, Themes Handwritten Annotations - in pdf form, Identity Poetry TES; multiple versions of poems dependent on class ability; also available in Notebook form, Identity Poetry TES Poetry Essay Layout Word Document of Context Notes Sample Comparative Essay Titles x18 Completed Comparative Essay Title ideas Poetic Themes - Ideas for Comparison PowerPoint -Images and Poem o accompany teaching of Prayer Before Birth PowerPoint -Images and Poem to accompany teaching of Mrs Tischer’s Class PowerPoint -Images and Poem to accompany teaching of I Remember, I Remember Full Essay - how choices affect identity - Road Not Taken and Invictus Essay Notes - sense of who you are - Here and Belfast Confetti 2 Different Approaches to How Childhood Affect us - Essay Notes and Developed Language and Imagery Section 3 Variations to How Relationships Affect Us - Essay Notes and Developed Language and Imagery Section 2 Variations to A Sense of Who We Are - Essay Notes and Developed Language and Imagery Section
KS3 GCSE CCEA Unit 1 Task 5 Media Texts CLIF
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KS3 GCSE CCEA Unit 1 Task 5 Media Texts CLIF

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Student Booklet and Teacher Booklet Two 32 page booklets, providing an introduction and explanation of Media Texts for KS3 pupils using the mnemonic CLIF to assist analysis of the media texts. This is an accessible introduction to the analysis required at GCSE, aimed at KS3 pupils engaging the knowledge they already possess and have used in cross-curricular work for posters, leaflets etc. Suitable for KS3 pupils, lower ability GCSE students, or as a quick forerunner to the more indepth study at GCSE. You may also be interested in our KS3 Non-Fiction Resource - perfect for introducing KS3 students to Unit 1, Task 2 and 4 analysis. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12366853 **The GCSE version for Unit 1 Task 4 and 5 can be found here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12393894 Included: brief review of Target Audience, with task Colour - explanation of the psychology of colours, key meanings, info graphics (referenced), tasks to complete, sample analysis of full advert Layout - explanation of layout and key rules, several tasks to complete Image - explanation of how we ‘read’ images; logo work, expected images, emotion in images, analysis tasks Font - explanation of a range of fonts, font types explained with tasks to complete, formatting explained, font matching exercise, IT tasks to complete Analysis of texts - full text to be analysed, followed by five shorter tasks to be analysed for CLIF. Student Booklet and Teacher Booklet match page to page, providing possible answers to assist with teaching.
CCEA GCSE Unit 4 Exam Task 2 Comparing Texts
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CCEA GCSE Unit 4 Exam Task 2 Comparing Texts

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Also available as part of Unit 4 Bundle https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-ccea-unit-4-exam-task-2-comparing-texts-12446799 Unit 4, Task 2, Comparing Literary Texts A fully comprehensive student booklet covering a wide range of comparative fiction. 76-page document Utilising content from the current CCEA publications as well as pre 2010 specification. Includes: Tried and tested Exam Advice and ‘Basics’ Writer’s Craft Example paragraphs Language analysis examples Full story analysis Examples taken from CCEA Textbook, Revision Book and Work Book Advice for Character work - including structured comprehension questions Advice for Setting and Atmosphere - including accessible questions Advice for Tension - including multiple comprehensions Multiple single and paired exercises for various areas of writer’s craft Annotation of Specimen Comparison provided by CCEA with accompanying tips and example paragraphs.
CCEA Of Mice and Men Background Context
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CCEA Of Mice and Men Background Context

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This resource is the first in a series of GCSE booklets designed to be user friendly and cover all aspects of the novel and writer’s technique. These booklets have been created by a CCEA examiner for English Literature, have been tried and tested in the classroom, and cover all aspects of the curriculum. Currently available: *Of Mice and Men: Background *Of Mice and Men: Chapter by Chapter https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ccea-of-mice-and-men-chapter-by-chapter-12366451 *Of Mice and Men: Characters *Of Mice and Men: Themes *Of Mice and Men: Writer’s Technique Answer booklets will be available upon request.
KS3 Introduction to Seamus Heaney Poetry
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KS3 Introduction to Seamus Heaney Poetry

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A booklet offering a thorough introduction to the poems of Seamus Heaney. Includes: Blackberry-Picking Death of a Naturalist Mid-Term Break Digging Follower Clearances 5 Clearances 3 In the last minutes
KS3 PEE My Story Comprehension
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KS3 PEE My Story Comprehension

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Comprehension questions based on the fantastic resource ‘My Story’ – a compilation of poignant stories, all written by N. Irish authors. This resource contains transcripts of the real life stories aired on BBC Radio Ulster some years ago. Compilations of the transcripts were sold in paperback over a decade ago, but unfortunately they are no longer in print and not stocked anywhere. These stories have been included in this resource with full declaration of their ownership being that of the declared author. Students will read eleven short stories (ten are an A4 page in length, one is slightly longer) and answer questions where they are guided through the use PEE to help delve deeper into the meaning of the narratives. Resource provides: Use of ‘Ex-Poser’ by Paul Jennings (free to use from external sources) broken down into separate questions and students are guided through the PEE process in a structured way, helping to consolidate the purpose of PEE and make its use common practice. A break down of how to write answers in the PEE format Five stories with answer scaffold provided to aid the answering of one/two questions. Five stories to enjoy, with one extended question each.
Of Mice and Men Characters: Candy CCEA GCSE
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Of Mice and Men Characters: Candy CCEA GCSE

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Two booklets covering the character of Candy ‘Of Mice and Men’ Student Booklet - to be completed - 13 pages Teacher Booklet - with suggested answers - 13 pages Booklet covers: Introduction and guidance for how to complete a Character Essay Sample Paragraph Layout with suggested terminology/phrases Key words to describe Candy Key Experiences analysed Evidence/Quotes - analysed with techniques and explanations Example paragraphs with clear layout Area for summarising learning under mnemonic ‘BARSCAP’ FULL BOOKLET with all CHARACTERS will be AVAILABLE SOON
Of Mice and Men Characters: Curley's Wife CCEA GCSE
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Of Mice and Men Characters: Curley's Wife CCEA GCSE

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Two booklets covering the character of Curley’s Wife ‘Of Mice and Men’ Student Booklet - to be completed - 14 pages Teacher Booklet - with suggested answers - 14 pages Booklet covers: Introduction and guidance for how to complete a Character Essay Sample Paragraph Layout with suggested terminology/phrases Key words to describe Curley’s Wife Notes on Female Characters in the novel Discussion of sympathy/lack of sympathy for her Evidence/Quotes - analysed with techniques and explanations Example paragraphs with clear layout Area for summarising learning under mnemonic ‘BARSCAP’ FULL BOOKLET with all CHARACTERS will be AVAILABLE SOON
KS3 Creative Writing Practice + Techniques
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KS3 Creative Writing Practice + Techniques

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This resource contains a lengthy Powerpoint which covers a full range of techniques which should be considered when writing creatively. The Powerpoint ends with an assessment title, and the success criteria to accompany it. Although aimed at KS3, this is also useful for weaker KS4 students, or as starters/refreshers at KS4. The Powerpoint offers: Eight ten-minute activities to stimulate creative thought Two slides focussing on verb synonyms in order to up level writing Six slides looking at connotation, and the consideration that must be taken of our choices A quick look at onomatopoeia and the implication of choosing animal sounds Two ‘Picture the Scene’ examples encouraging the use of the studied techniques Quick looks at: adverbs, boring sentences, syntax arrangement, avoidance of ‘got’, good openers and ‘improve the examples’ opportunity Assessment title and success criteria.
KS3 PEE Point Evid Explain Comp 'Ex-Poser'
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KS3 PEE Point Evid Explain Comp 'Ex-Poser'

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Making use of the text ‘Ex-Poser’ by Paul Jennings, this resource carefully and accessibly works through how to answer ten comprehension questions using PEE - the method of Point, Evidence, Explanation. This has proven to be a really useful way to introduce PEE into the classroom and to ensure it is applied correctly.
KS3 Introduction to the Media
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KS3 Introduction to the Media

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An easily accessible booklet designed to introduce junior KS3 classes to the idea of the Media and how it persuades and manipulates the target audience. The resource looks at how we ‘manipulate’ each other, takes account of the first six persuasive techniques and teaches pupils to identify these devices in example articles. Activities throughout include: facts and opinions, font, colour, slogans and language tricks. The booklet ends with a fun persuasive activity to complete.
KS3 Film Study Fairy Tale Genre Shrek
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KS3 Film Study Fairy Tale Genre Shrek

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This resource has been developed for KS3 as a creative way of looking at genre and the fairy tale genre in particular. Comes with a 34-page Student booklet to complete, and matching 34-page Teacher booklet complete with answers/suggested answers. Topics covered: Genre Narrative Structure Stereotypes Theme Media Character Film making roles Overview By using the beloved film ‘Shrek’ as a reference point, pupils are encouraged to develop their understanding of genre both visually and in written form. Narrative structure is touched upon in order to develop an understanding of the variety of narratives available, and particularly looking at the idea of the ‘fractured fairytale’. Stereotypes are looked at, specifically to draw attention to the inversion of type integral to the plot line of ‘Shrek’. A range of non-fiction information is also referenced, looking at the idea of ‘Shrek’ as a media product.
GCSE CCEA Unit 1 Task 2 Reading Non-Fiction
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GCSE CCEA Unit 1 Task 2 Reading Non-Fiction

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Also available as part of my full Unit 1 BUNDLE of all 5 tasks. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12446833 Task 2 A complete 31-page pupil booklet covering all aspects of Task 2, taking some inspiration from CCEA GCSE publications and past papers from different boards. Sample Teacher annotation and paragraphs have been provided for the majority of the work – please note, in most cases the same article has been annotated up to three different ways to accommodate the ability level of the class, therefore the sample answers range from basic to advanced. This resource provides: • A 31-page pupil booklet • 11 separate documents of Teacher answers matching the tasks of the booklet – for a variety of pupil ability. • This booklet carries the student through from easy to harder tasks, assisting in the building up of confidence as they grow accustomed to the task styles. • Guidance for what to expect, and how to approach the task • Worked example layout guiding the student through expected responses • Exam guidance and annotation of past paper layout • What to look for when analysing a variety of techniques • Five short tasks where students annotate for key term • Seven longer tasks where students annotate for named techniques and work through the accompanying tasks • Seven practice articles to be worked on independently
CCEA Lady Macbeth Powerful Character - Controlled Assessment  GCSE
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CCEA Lady Macbeth Powerful Character - Controlled Assessment GCSE

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Teaching and Guidance notes for Controlled Assessment for CCEA GCSE to accompany the teaching of ‘Macbeth’ Teaching Notes PP - Images PP - Paragraph scaffold and example Guided Planning Document **Teaching notes include: ** Stereotypical life of a Jacobean woman Shakespeare’s intentions Typical audience reaction Key Words/phrases Lady Macbeth - general overview and specific notes PowerPoint - Images included - to prompt discussion about the presentation of Lady Macbeth and the witches PowerPoint - includes key points to make about Lady Macbeth, key context points, paragraph layout and paragraph example. Document - guided planning - essay title and eight boxes to complete - guidance for students to bring their knowledge together.
KS3 Intro to Poems + Poetic Techniques
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KS3 Intro to Poems + Poetic Techniques

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A thorough booklet resource which is easily accessible to students and covers a range of poetic techniques, explored through different poetic examples and accompanying activities. Includes: Alliteration Onomatopoeia Simile Metaphor Personification
KS3 Poetry Introduction Types of Poems
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KS3 Poetry Introduction Types of Poems

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A fun way to introduce poetic techniques, and a chance to form different types of poems. Aimed at junior KS3, this is an upbeat introduction to poetic techniques and poetic form, covering simile to onomatopoeia, shape poems to noise poems.
KS2 KS3 Newspapers Tabloid Broadsheet Frontpage
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KS2 KS3 Newspapers Tabloid Broadsheet Frontpage

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Enjoy my free newspaper samples: Newspaper Frontpage https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-newspaper-front-page-12366705 VERY POPULAR: Sample Article written with the 5 W https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-newspaper-article-example-who-what-when-where-why-12366711 Or purchase my KS2/KS3 Newspaper booklet A complete and thorough resource, covering all aspects of Newspapers in a usable and student friendly format, with a booklet for the students, and a matching answered one for the Teacher. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks2-ks3-newspaper-booklet-unit-12366851 Included here: A PowerPoint looking at the difference between tabloid and broadsheet newspapers, and how the differences are evident in the front page, the headlines and the language used by each. A variety of front pages are considered – all from the same day – each looking at the same story in their own particular way. Real life context given to the differing writing styles of real newspapers.
Shakespeare's Macbeth in pictures
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Shakespeare's Macbeth in pictures

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A simple PowerPoint offering a picture and short summary for each scene in each act. All images taken from Google. Suggested use: as a visual aid; to summarise and refer to scenes left unread; as a recap aid.