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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.
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 Poetry: ‘Exposure’ by Wilfred Owen
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GCSE Poetry: ‘Exposure’ by Wilfred Owen

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‘Exposure’ by Wilfred Owen is a dynamic poem that explores the emotional and physical toils upon a frontline soldier. 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 22 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 Poetry: ‘Sonnet 29 - I Think of Thee’ by Elizabeth Barrett-Browning
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GCSE Poetry: ‘Sonnet 29 - I Think of Thee’ by Elizabeth Barrett-Browning

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‘I Think of Thee’ by Elizabeth Barrett-Browning is a dynamic poem that explores the intensity of romantic 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 Poetry: ‘Neutral Tones’ by Thomas Hardy
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GCSE Poetry: ‘Neutral Tones’ by Thomas Hardy

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‘Neutral Tones’ by Thomas Hardy is a dynamic poem that explores the dying intensity of love within a romantic relationship. 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 Poetry: ‘Remains’ by Simon Armitage
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GCSE Poetry: ‘Remains’ by Simon Armitage

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‘Remains’ by Simon Armitage is a dynamic poem that explores PTSD and the emotional impact of war upon the soldier and their mental health. 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 23 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 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 Poetry: ‘Kamikaze’ by Beatrice Garland
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GCSE Poetry: ‘Kamikaze’ by Beatrice Garland

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‘Kamikaze’ by Beatrice Garland is a dynamic poem that explores the sacrifice and pledges of the soldier during military conflict. 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 22 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 Poetry: 'Blessing’ by Imitiaz Darker
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GCSE Poetry: 'Blessing’ by Imitiaz Darker

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'Blessing’ by Imitiaz Darker remains an inspirational text that resonates strongly for the adolescent audience. I have used this detailed PowerPoint lesson (20 slides, approximately 2-3 hours teaching time) to lead my learning in class, as a distance learning material/homework and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated lesson contains a brief author biography, a starter activity, content and narrative questions, language device questions, structure questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. All the time-consuming work has been done for you, this is a complete resource. 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: (6) Of Mice and Men – Chapter 4
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GCSE English Literature: (6) Of Mice and Men – Chapter 4

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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 English Literature: (11) Of Mice and Men – The Characterisation of Lennie Small
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GCSE English Literature: (11) Of Mice and Men – The Characterisation of Lennie Small

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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 explores the characterisation of Lennie Small through a series of written and discussion tasks. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
GCSE Literature: (3) ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – Chapter 3
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GCSE Literature: (3) ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – Chapter 3

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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!
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: (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: (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: (6) ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – Chapter 6
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GCSE Literature: (6) ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – Chapter 6

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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: (7) ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – Chapter 7
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GCSE Literature: (7) ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – Chapter 7

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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 16 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: (8) ‘Animal Farm’ – Chapter 6
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GCSE Literature: (8) ‘Animal Farm’ – Chapter 6

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George Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’ is an important text that introduces the students to politics and the corruption within politics, and therefore remains a significant novel for post-modern society. I have taught this text many times over the last twenty years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2021): to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material with SKYPE lessons, as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – All have worked well for the students! This dynamically presented PowerPoint lesson (18 slides, approximately 90 minutes teaching time) includes: a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking exercise, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!