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I am an experienced English teacher of both Literature and Language, and also Classical Studies at High School level. You will find text-based resources for novels, poetry, plays and film study in my shop for Years 7 - 13. The resources are generic to the text so are suitable for any curriculum. I am also a passionate believer in effective literacy learning hence the emphasis on phonics resources in my shop.

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I am an experienced English teacher of both Literature and Language, and also Classical Studies at High School level. You will find text-based resources for novels, poetry, plays and film study in my shop for Years 7 - 13. The resources are generic to the text so are suitable for any curriculum. I am also a passionate believer in effective literacy learning hence the emphasis on phonics resources in my shop.
Noun types flashcards
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Noun types flashcards

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20 sheets (40 cards) containing different types of nouns. 5 sheets of concrete nouns 5 sheets of collective nouns 5 sheets abstract nouns 5 sheets of proper nouns Can be used an an activity to sort the types of nouns into categories or as a classroom display.
CVC letter and word tracing flipbook
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CVC letter and word tracing flipbook

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20 sheets / 40 cards of cvc words. Can be made into a flip book for students or cut up into individual cards. Bright, vibrant cards help your students practise letter and word formation of CVC words.
Studying a Text Discussion Questions
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Studying a Text Discussion Questions

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31 questions designed to help students create a response to texts. Can be used as group discussion prompts or as sentence starters for a written response. I have colour-coded the cards into the following areas: Understanding the Text Perspectives Personal Opinion A different perspective Evaluating the Text Beyond the Text
Possessive Apostrophes - Set 2
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Possessive Apostrophes - Set 2

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30 flashcards containing basic sentences. Students need to decide whether a possessive apostrophe is needed. A fun revision activity. Answer cards included.
Onomatopoeia Domino Game
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Onomatopoeia Domino Game

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A quick, fun, interactive literacy game for your students. 30 domino cards: match the picture to the corresponding onomatopoeic word.
What did the Romans do for us? Domino Game
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What did the Romans do for us? Domino Game

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24 domino cards showcasing Roman inventions or things that were developed when they came to Britain. This is a fun activity for your history unit when studying Roman Britain. This game can also be used to springboard into independent research activities.
Numeracy Skills
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Numeracy Skills

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30 flashcards each containing an answer and a question. The answer at the top doesn’t match the question at the bottom, students need to find another student who has the answer to their question. Students can make a “chain or loop” when they find the card that has the answer to their question. Fun, interactive game that allows students to focus on multiplication (up to 12 x) skills.
Developing Descriptive Writing
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Developing Descriptive Writing

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10 templates included in this pack encouraging students to develop imagery in their creative or descriptive writing by using sensory imagery. The visual images are designed to prompt students into developing their ideas and the boxes are designed to help students organize them.
Onomatopoeia Match Up Game
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Onomatopoeia Match Up Game

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20 pairs of flashcards where students have to match the picture to the onomatopoeic sound associated with it. A quick, fun, interactive group game for your students when exploring language techniques.
Reading Comprehension & Editing Skills
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Reading Comprehension & Editing Skills

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8 page PDF file. 4 on ‘The Kiwi’ and 4 on the ‘Tasmanian Devil’. Non-fiction. Students can develop their comprehension skills with basic inference questions, identify language techniques such as adjectives, verbs and onomatopoeia. Some questions require students to research dictionary definitions. Students are asked to sharpen their editing skills with misspelled words, inserting capital letters correctly and missing punctuation. Answers included.
The Odyssey: Where have you been?
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The Odyssey: Where have you been?

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A revision activity for Homer’s Odyssey. This can be used for classroom display, group or individual activity. Students have to arrange the map to reflect Odysseus’ journey. Number the places according to when they were visited (some may have two numbers) A Dear Diary template has been included for the written task where Odysseus describes the place, what happens, who was involved and how did he feel about the experience. This activity works well as a group task where each group is given 2 - 3 places to describe. Great for revision. PDF file.
Do Now Literacy Starters: Synonyms
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Do Now Literacy Starters: Synonyms

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10 sheets, each containing two adjectives. Answer sheets included (synonyms listed not a full list) Designed as a quick ‘do now’ literacy activity to help boost student vocabulary.
The Tell Tale Heart: Literacy & Do Now Activities
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The Tell Tale Heart: Literacy & Do Now Activities

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4 activities on Poe’s famous short story The Tell Tale Heart. These activities are designed to be starter activities to promote literacy and analysis skills. 1 x Match the literary technique to the quote (Answers included) 1 x Match the symbol to the definition (Answers included) 3 x Analyse the quote. Example given on the first page showing students how to identify and explain the literary technique used. 1 x Identify the punctuation and find an example of its use in the text.
Phonics Activity: 'ur' sounds
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Phonics Activity: 'ur' sounds

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36 flashcards or worksheets depending on the format you wish to use. Students are to underline / highlight the ‘ur’ sound in each of the words.
The Tell Tale Heart: Developing Analysis
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The Tell Tale Heart: Developing Analysis

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13 worksheets focusing on identifying and explaining literary techniques in Poe’s The Tell Tale Heart. Focus on sound devices, such as assonance and alliteration, before moving onto general techniques. Example paragraph included. This has been differentiated for lower ability and higher ability students. Cut and paste paragraph structure activity with answer sheet. ‘What not to write in your paragraphs’ worksheet. Ideal for students who need to stop using vague statements. 4 pages of Do Nows that focus on identifying word classes and explaining techniques.
Film Techniques
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Film Techniques

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Bundle pack of posters, flashcards and study questions for studying film / visual media.
Examination Day Symbolism Match Up Activity
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Examination Day Symbolism Match Up Activity

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10 picture cards, featuring symbols from the short story ‘Examination Day’. 10 explanations of the symbols. Ideal revision activity for students on Slesar’s short story. Students have to match up the explanations to the pictures.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Worksheet Pack
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Worksheet Pack

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Note: These worksheets can apply to both the novel and the film regarding themes, character questions. Cinematography worksheets obviously apply to the film adaptation. 19 worksheets covering aspects such as: Prompts for the opening paragraphs of an essay Themes Discussion questions Symbolism Cinematography Vocabulary definitions Quotes - who said what General research on Malawi Please note, there are no answers. These are worksheet templates for different aspects of the text.
What country am I?
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What country am I?

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General knowledge / geography style quiz for primary aged students. Literacy skills included through the spelling of country names. 55 cards (flashcards) displaying a geographical map of the country, the flag and general iconography such as national bird, flower or famous landmark. Based on these pictures students have to write the name of the country.