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I work as part of a dedicated team of professionals within a department who strive to deliver highly engaging and informative English lessons day in, day out. As adults, we are constantly looking back on school as the best days of our lives and I make it my mission to ensure that every students' experience is as good as it can possibly be. My aim is to ease the ever burdening work-load that teachers currently have to face, equipping them with outstanding resources that are ready to go!

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I work as part of a dedicated team of professionals within a department who strive to deliver highly engaging and informative English lessons day in, day out. As adults, we are constantly looking back on school as the best days of our lives and I make it my mission to ensure that every students' experience is as good as it can possibly be. My aim is to ease the ever burdening work-load that teachers currently have to face, equipping them with outstanding resources that are ready to go!
Storm on the Island - Seamus Heaney - AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict
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Storm on the Island - Seamus Heaney - AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict

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An outstanding and engaging lesson on Heaney's 'Storm on the Island'. Assessment Objectives linked to the New AQA English Literature Specification. This presentation will last 2/3 lessons and includes: Visually engaging slides Starter Extension tasks Think, Pair and Share Opportunities Contextual Information on the author and the history of Ireland In depth stanza by stanza analysis using colour coding system Unfamiliar Vocabulary - Imagery Grid Exploration of form, structure, language and themes Questions for understanding Longer Essay Question Relevant and engaging plenary to consolidate the students' learning A must have for anyone looking to teach 'Storm on the Island' whilst cutting out the planning. THIS RESOURCE IS EASILY ADAPTABLE
Poppies - Jane Weir - AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict
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Poppies - Jane Weir - AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict

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An outstanding and engaging lesson on Weir's 'Poppies'. Assessment Objectives linked to the New AQA English Literature Specification. This presentation will last 2/3 lessons and includes: Visually engaging slides Starter Extension tasks Think, Pair and Share Opportunities Contextual Information on the author and the history of poppies. A reading of the poem In depth stanza by stanza analysis using colour coding system. Unfamiliar Vocabulary - Imagery Grid Exploration of form, structure and language Questions for understanding Longer Essay Question Relevant and engaging plenary to consolidate the students' learning A must have for anyone looking to teach 'Poppies'.
AQA Poetry -  Power and Conflict -  OVER HALF PRICE  BUNDLE + FREE AQA POETRY LESSON
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AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict - OVER HALF PRICE BUNDLE + FREE AQA POETRY LESSON

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An outstanding compilation of lessons on: War Photographer Ozymandias Remains Kamikaze London Storm on the Island The Prelude The Emigree + Free lessons on 'Poppies' Assessment Objectives linked to the New AQA English Literature Specification. Each presentation will last 2/3 lessons and includes: Visually engaging slides Starters Extension tasks Think, Pair and Share Opportunities Contextual Information A reading of the poem Stanza by Stanza analysis Unfamiliar Vocabulary - Imagery Grid Exploration of form, structure, language, effect and contrasting ideas within the poem Questions for understanding Longer Essay Questions Relevant and engaging plenary to consolidate the students' learning A must have for anyone looking to teach the AQA Power and Conflict Cluster.
Remains - Simon Armitage - AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict
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Remains - Simon Armitage - AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict

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An outstanding and engaging lesson on Simon Armitage's 'Remains'. Assessment Objectives linked to the New AQA English Literature Specification. This presentation will last 2/3 lessons and includes: Visually engaging slides Starter Extension tasks Think, Pair and Share Opportunities Contextual Information on the author and PTSD. A reading of the poem In depth stanza by stanza analysis Unfamiliar Vocabulary - Imagery Grid Exploration of form, structure, language, effect and colloquialisms within the poem Questions for understanding Longer Essay Question Relevant and engaging plenary to consolidate the students' learning A must have for anyone looking to teach 'Remains'.
War Photographer - Carol Ann Duffy - AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict
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War Photographer - Carol Ann Duffy - AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict

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An outstanding and engaging lesson on Carol Ann Duffy's 'War Photographer'. Assessment Objectives linked to the New AQA English Literature Specification. This presentation will last 2/3 lessons and includes: Visually engaging slides Starter Extension tasks Think, Pair and Share Opportunities Contextual Information A reading of the poem Stanza by Stanza analysis Unfamiliar Vocabulary - Imagery Grid Exploration of form, structure, language, effect and contrasting ideas within the poem Questions for understanding Longer Essay Question Relevant and engaging plenary to consolidate the students' learning A must have for anyone looking to teach 'War Photographer'.
Ozymandias - Percy Shelley - AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict
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Ozymandias - Percy Shelley - AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict

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An engaging and comprehensive lesson on Ozymandias as part of the new AQA Power and Conflict cluster. Every effort has been made to make this resource current, stimulating and informative for all students. Lesson includes: Starter and extensions throughout Differentiated Learning Objectives Think, Pair and Share - Discussion Activities Author and Poem - Context A reading of the poem Unfamiliar vocabulary and images Inference and Imagery work Longer Essay question and sentence starters Plenary
London - William Blake - AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict
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London - William Blake - AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict

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A visually engaging and informative lesson based on William Blake's poem entitled 'London'. Lesson includes: Starter/Extensions throughout Think, Pair and Share Contextual Information Modern Day Interpretation of The Poem - Video clip Analysis of the poem Methods of Analysis Questions to Engage
A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens - Complete Presentation - AQA New Specification
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A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens - Complete Presentation - AQA New Specification

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A complete PowerPoint presentation with over 200 slides. Complete with 'A Christmas Carol' text. This is an outstanding and engaging resource for anyone looking to teach 'A Christmas Carol' without the planning. PowerPoint includes: Engaging Starters Activities Character Analysis Context Assessment Peer Assessment Imagery Analysis Summaries Plenaries Guided Reading Exploration of key terminology. The AO's are linked the new AQA GCSE.
Great Expectations - Newspaper Article Lesson
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Great Expectations - Newspaper Article Lesson

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Great Expectations - Newspaper Article Lesson An outstanding lesson which focuses on creating a newspaper article based on chapter one. Includes: Starter Key Words Structure Sentence Starters Journalist Activity Peer Assessment Plenary
Hitcher - Simon Armitage
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Hitcher - Simon Armitage

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A comprehensive lesson on 'Hitcher'. The lesson includes: Key word breakdown Hitchhiking associations Anger, Triggers and Reactions Extensions Group Work Symbolism Imagery Grid
Gothic Literature - The Tell Tale Heart - Edgar Allen Poe
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Gothic Literature - The Tell Tale Heart - Edgar Allen Poe

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This double lesson looks at exploring Gothic conventions within Edgar Allen Poe's classic short story. To explore Gothic conventions. To expand our Gothic vocabulary. To understand how Edgar Allan Poe creates an atmosphere of horror and tension in ‘The Tell Tale Heart’. The double lesson includes: Starter Definition Vocabulary of the Gothic Visual Stimuli Key Questions About the author
Media and Celebrities  - Celebrity Culture
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Media and Celebrities - Celebrity Culture

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A one off lesson which looks at what it takes to become a celebrity. The lesson has: A grammatical starter Thought-shower opportunities An engaging quiz A journalistic activity based on a celebrity of your choosing Success Criteria Peer Assessment
Kamikaze - Beatrice Garland - AQA Poetry
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Kamikaze - Beatrice Garland - AQA Poetry

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An engaging lesson which looks at understanding the context behind the poem as well as debunking difficult vocabulary for the students. Includes: Engaging Plenary Think,Pair, Share Video Content Word Bank with pictures Summary Creative Task The poem and differentiation sheet is also included.
Exploring Connotations - English
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Exploring Connotations - English

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Effective sheet used to break down the steps for exploring the connotations of words and exploring alternative viewpoints. Excellent for those studying at AQA English Language GCSE or to be used with higher ability KS3 classes. Can be used as part of a literacy mat, as a poster or as a standalone worksheet to help students reach the next level.
Lamb to the Slaughter - Roald Dahl
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Lamb to the Slaughter - Roald Dahl

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A weeks worth of lessons on Roald Dahl's short story. PowerPoint comprises of 30 slides which include: Implicit/Explicit meanings Creative Writing Task Imagery Analysis PEE Peer Assessment Perfect for anyone looking to teach this short story and be creative at the same time!
Great Expectations - Charles Dickens - Part One
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Great Expectations - Charles Dickens - Part One

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This thorough resource has 180 slides which give a comprehensive overview of Context, Characters, Chapters and Language analysis within Part One of 'Great Expectations.' The PP looks at key terminology such as bildungsroman and social commentary as well as exam based techniques. Great for anyone looking to teach the novel whilst cutting out the planning.
Villains - Dracula - Monologue
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Villains - Dracula - Monologue

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A lesson which focuses on monologues and their use within horror using 'Dracula' as the main text. The students have to read a monologue from the POV of Dracula, identify the features/effects and then create their own. This lesson includes the resources needed, peer assessment as well as a Speaking and Listening task for the students.