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Flynn's Educational Grotto

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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.
A Level Literature (2) ‘Dracula’ Chapter 2 – Harker’s Journal II
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A Level Literature (2) ‘Dracula’ Chapter 2 – Harker’s Journal II

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Bram Stoker’s masterpiece ‘Dracula’ continues to enjoy worldwide popularity in its many different forms and reboots. This gothic horror text shadows a tragic love story, exploring a number of key themes that remain significant to post-modern audiences. I have taught this text a number of times in the last twenty years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2021) to lead my classroom teaching, as a distance learning material for SKYPE lessons, as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamically illustrated PowerPoint lesson (23 slides, approximately 2 hours of 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 additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
KS3 English Literature (3) Going Solo Chapter 3 ‘Simba’
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KS3 English Literature (3) Going Solo Chapter 3 ‘Simba’

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Roald Dahl’s second autobiography ‘Going Solo’ is a dynamic KS3 text that provides a high number of learning opportunities in both reading, writing and creative tasks. I have taught this text a number of times in the last twenty years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2022) to lead my teaching in class, as a homework assignment and even as a distance learning resource. This dynamically presented 13 slide PowerPoint presentation is most suitable for a year 6 or year 7 mixed ability group. This lesson contains a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
KS3 English Literature (5) Going Solo Chapter 4 ‘Green Mamba’
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KS3 English Literature (5) Going Solo Chapter 4 ‘Green Mamba’

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Roald Dahl’s second autobiography ‘Going Solo’ is a dynamic KS3 text that provides a high number of learning opportunities in both reading, writing and creative tasks. I have taught this text a number of times in the last twenty years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2022) to lead my teaching in class, as a homework assignment and even as a distance learning resource. This dynamically presented 12 slide PowerPoint presentation is most suitable for a year 6 or year 7 mixed ability group. This lesson contains a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
KS3 English Literature (6) Going Solo Chapter 5 ‘The Beginning of War’
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KS3 English Literature (6) Going Solo Chapter 5 ‘The Beginning of War’

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Roald Dahl’s second autobiography ‘Going Solo’ is a dynamic KS3 text that provides a high number of learning opportunities in both reading, writing and creative tasks. I have taught this text a number of times in the last twenty years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2022) to lead my teaching in class, as a homework assignment and even as a distance learning resource. This dynamically presented 14 slide PowerPoint presentation is most suitable for a year 6 or year 7 mixed ability group. This lesson contains a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
A Level Literature: (1) A Streetcar Named Desire – Scene 1
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A Level Literature: (1) A Streetcar Named Desire – Scene 1

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Tennessee Williams’ classic play explores the toxic side of masculinity, its disregard and abusive nature. In the post-modern world of the ‘Me Too’ movement and the downfall of Jeffrey Epstein, it remains an essential text to study. I have taught this text many times over the last 20 years and I have used this specific resource (revised): to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet/Skype Lessons), as a homework assignment and also as a tool of revision – All have worked well for the students. This dynamically presented 27 slide PowerPoint lesson contains, a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme-tracking exercise, an extension task, a homework assignment and of course, a plenary. This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
A Level Literature: (13) A Streetcar Named Desire – The Characterisation of Stanley Kowalski
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A Level Literature: (13) A Streetcar Named Desire – The Characterisation of Stanley Kowalski

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Tennessee Williams’ classic play explores the toxic side of masculinity, its disregard and abusive nature. In the post-modern world of the ‘Me Too’ movement and the downfall of Jeffrey Epstein, it remains an essential text to study. I have taught this text many times over the last 20 years and I have used this specific resource (revised): to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet/Skype Lessons), as a homework assignment and also as a tool of revision – All have worked well for the students. This dynamically presented 17 slide PowerPoint lesson contains, a starter activity, structured characterisation tasks, textual analysis tasks, an extension task, a homework assignment and of course, a plenary. This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
GCSE Literature: (6) ‘Animal Farm’ – Assessment 1 – Guided Essay Writing
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GCSE Literature: (6) ‘Animal Farm’ – Assessment 1 – Guided Essay Writing

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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 (26 slides, approximately 2 hours teaching time) provides a step-by-step guide to writing an academic essay in response to the question: ‘Mr. Jones the Farmer and Napoleon both have terms as a ruler of Manor Farm/Animal Farm, in what ways can we compare and contrast their leadership style, choices and behaviour?’ This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
GCSE Literature: (10) ‘Lord of the Flies’ – Chapter 9
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GCSE Literature: (10) ‘Lord of the Flies’ – Chapter 9

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William Golding’s enduring classic ‘Lord of the Flies’ is an essential text, detailing the story of a group of young boys shipwrecked on an uninhabited island. With the absence of law and order, and parental authority, chaos and tragedy unfolds. I have taught this text many times in the last twenty years and have used this specific resource (revised in 2021) to: lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning resource in 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 (20 slides, approximately 90 minutes teaching time) includes: a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, a set of recap questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking exercise, an extension task connected to critical vocabulary, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
GCSE Literature: (4) ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ Chapter 4 ‘The Carew Murder Case’
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GCSE Literature: (4) ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ Chapter 4 ‘The Carew Murder Case’

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Robert Louis Stevenson’s enduring horror classic ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ is an essential text, detailing the harsh dualities of good and evil within all of us. In a bid isolate and contain the evil elements of human nature, Dr. Jekyll creates a potion with honourable intentions but sad and tragic outcomes. I have taught this text many times in the last twenty years and have used this specific resource (revised in 2021) to: lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning resource in 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 (21 slides, approximately 90 minutes teaching time) includes: a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, a set of recap questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking exercise, an extension task connected to critical vocabulary, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
GCSE Literature: (7) ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ Assessment 1 – Guided Essay Writing
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GCSE Literature: (7) ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ Assessment 1 – Guided Essay Writing

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Robert Louis Stevenson’s enduring horror classic ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ is an essential text, detailing the harsh dualities of good and evil within all of us. In a bid isolate and contain the evil elements of human nature, Dr. Jekyll creates a potion with honourable intentions but sad and tragic outcomes. I have taught this text many times in the last twenty years and have used this specific resource (revised in 2021) to: lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning resource in 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 (27 slides, approximately 2 hours teaching time) provides a step-by-step guide to writing an academic essay in response to the question: ‘Explore the physical and behavioural contrasts between Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde. What do these characters represent and why?’ This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
A Level: (2) Jane Eyre - Chapters 3 and 4
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A Level: (2) Jane Eyre - Chapters 3 and 4

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This 16 slide presentation is beautifully illustrated and very engaging for the students. It contains a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task and a plenary. This presentation has been used successfully many times in class and really captures the beauty and historical context of this novel.
GCSE Poetry: A Prayer Before Birth By Louis MacNeice
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GCSE Poetry: A Prayer Before Birth By Louis MacNeice

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This 21 slide powerpoint presentation is beautifully illustrated and very engaging for the students. It explores the wider concerns we have for the world and also explores what socialisation is, and how it impacts in different ways right across the span of our lives. This presentation contains an author biography, a starter activity, summary and analysis questions under the fields of content, language and structure, an academic writing task, an extension task and a plenary. Enjoy!
GCSE English Language: Making Inferences - (Testing/Revision) Essential Skills
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GCSE English Language: Making Inferences - (Testing/Revision) Essential Skills

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This beautifully illustrated powerpoint is extremely engaging for the students. This presentation establishes what 'inference' is and how we apply it in our lives. The lesson focuses firstly on the 'inferences' we can make from media images, this works as a gateway to the second part of the lesson where we transfer those skills to explore written texts. I have used this lesson successfully a number of times and it really helps the students to detail their responses more dynamically. Enjoy!
The Merchant of Venice: (2) Act 1 Scene 2
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The Merchant of Venice: (2) Act 1 Scene 2

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This beautifully illustrated powerpoint presentation captures the essential learning connected to this text. It is suitable for both A Level, and a top set at GCSE. This presentation is detailed and contains; learning objectives, a starter activity, a scene summary, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task and a plenary. I have run this lesson a number of times and it has always worked successfully, this resource was revised and refined this academic year 2017-2018. Enjoy!
The Merchant of Venice: (3) Act 1 Scene 3
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The Merchant of Venice: (3) Act 1 Scene 3

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This beautifully illustrated powerpoint presentation captures the essential learning connected to this text. It is suitable for both A Level, and a top set at GCSE. This presentation is detailed and contains; learning objectives, a starter activity, a scene summary, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task and a plenary. I have run this lesson a number of times and it has always worked successfully, this resource was revised and refined this academic year 2017-2018. Enjoy!
A Level: (6) A Doll's House By Henrik Ibsen Act 1 Part v - Krogstad's Threat (revised)
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A Level: (6) A Doll's House By Henrik Ibsen Act 1 Part v - Krogstad's Threat (revised)

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Ibsen’s ‘Doll’s House’ is structured into three long acts. For the purposes of teaching I have split the acts down into 3-4 parts, this presentation normally provides just over 2 hours of classroom teaching. This power point presentation is beautifully illustrated and detailed, and very engaging for the students. It includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task and a plenary. I have used this particular resource successfully in my own class as a teaching resource (obviously), as a revision material and also as a homework.
A Level: A Doll's House Act 1 complete - 5 lessons on Act 1 and an Introduction Lesson
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A Level: A Doll's House Act 1 complete - 5 lessons on Act 1 and an Introduction Lesson

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These power point presentations are beautifully illustrated and detailed, and very engaging for the students. Each presentation includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task and a plenary. These resources are specifically designed for A level and heavily promote academic writing skills. I have used these particular resources successfully in my own class as a teaching resource (obviously), as a revision material and also as a homework.
A Level: (8) A Doll's House By Henrik Ibsen Act 2 Part ii-Nora's Favour to Dr. Rank's Love (revised)
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A Level: (8) A Doll's House By Henrik Ibsen Act 2 Part ii-Nora's Favour to Dr. Rank's Love (revised)

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Ibsen’s ‘Doll’s House’ is structured into three long acts. For the purposes of teaching I have split the acts down into 3-4 parts, this presentation normally provides just over 2 hours of classroom teaching. This power point presentation is beautifully illustrated and detailed, and very engaging for the students. It includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task and a plenary. I have used this particular resource successfully in my own class as a teaching resource (obviously), as a revision material and also as a homework.
A Level: The Duchess of Malfi Act 2 Complete:  Scenes 1-5 - 3 individual lessons
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A Level: The Duchess of Malfi Act 2 Complete: Scenes 1-5 - 3 individual lessons

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These beautifully detailed and illustrated presentations covers act 2 scenes 1-5, and have proven to be extremely popular with my A level students. These presentations endeavour to explore all the key events of act 1. I have used these resources successfully in class, as a revision material and also as a homework assignment – all have worked well for the students. These presentations are structured to work with the A level AOs and have a very strong academic writing focus. These lessons contain a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task and a plenary.