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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.
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.
Worksheet pack: Focus on Auxiliary Verbs
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Worksheet pack: Focus on Auxiliary Verbs

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5 Worksheets predominantly focusing on Auxiliary Verbs but also includes action verbs and adverbs. Auxiliary “Helper” sheet listing auxiliary verbs. Honeycomb activity sheet (answers included) Alphabet verbs activity Variety of Verbs (answers included) Colour the verbs x 2 (answers included)
King Lear Do Now Activities
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King Lear Do Now Activities

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8 Worksheets included in this pack focusing on the opening scene. 2 quote sheets (matching the speaker with the quote (answers included) 3 sheets asking for definitions on literary techniques (this could be used anywhere in the play) ‘Wheel of Fortune’ sheet. Students have to make notes on how the characters fortunes have changed by the end of the scene. Answers included as suggestions but obviously other points can be added. Quick quiz (answers included) Literary Techniques Treasure Hunt sheet. 12 techniques. Students have to find an example from the opening scene of each technique listed.
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.
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.
Do Now Literacy Activities: Homophones
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Do Now Literacy Activities: Homophones

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10 pages of do now activities relating to homophones. Designed as a quick starter activity. Answer sheets included. Each page contains a definition of the words and three boxes with activities for students. The final box (the one with the scooter) is designed for ‘fast finishers’.
Creative Writing: Describing Action
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Creative Writing: Describing Action

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A simple creative writing task that asks the students to focus on describing an action scene or situation. Bullet points help students understand what to include in their writing, whilst reminding them that a huge back story is not required for this specific task. Image prompt included.
Poetry Annotation Worksheet Pack
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Poetry Annotation Worksheet Pack

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10 poems, differentiated for student ability. These sheets are designed to be used as a quick confidence building activity for students by scaffolding the annotation process. They can also be used as a revision activity once students know what the literary techniques are. Answer sheets included.
Phonics resource: 'au' or 'aw'?
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Phonics resource: 'au' or 'aw'?

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36 phonics cards or 6 worksheets featuring ‘aw’ and ‘au’ words. Whilst the words have the same sound, this is an excellent activity to help your students develop their spelling skills.
Phonics: 'zh' sound
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Phonics: 'zh' sound

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36 cards, 20 of which contain the ‘zh’ sound. Students can test their knowledge of ‘zh’ sounds by sorting the cards into those with the 'zh ’ sound and those with the ‘sh’ sound. PDF file.
Phonics Activity: 'ay' sound
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Phonics Activity: 'ay' sound

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5 worksheets or 30 cards asking students to complete the spelling of the word displayed in the picture. The ‘ay’ sound letters (ay, a-e, a or ai) need to be completed for each picture.
Phonics: 'ou' or 'ow'?
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Phonics: 'ou' or 'ow'?

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28 flashcards depicting a word containing the ‘ou’ sound. Students can write in the spaces provided the correct spelling, ‘ou’ or ‘ow’ for the word. PDF file, 7 pages.
Classroom Display: Annotated poem 'Pegasus'
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Classroom Display: Annotated poem 'Pegasus'

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9 page PDF file. Eleanor Farjeon’s poem ‘Pegasus’ is revived through annotation of language features. This can be used as a visual display in the classroom or as a scaffolded ‘how to annotate’ exercise. A copy of the poem is provided free of annotation. Annotated copy also provided (not all language features have been identified, examples only.) A digital design of Pegasus included. Pitched towards Year 9 / KS 3 level. A3 size.
Phonics activity: Hard c or Soft c?
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Phonics activity: Hard c or Soft c?

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40 colourful flashcards displaying hard c and soft c sounds. Students can develop their phonemic awareness by sorting the cards into piles based on the sound produced. Some words are tricky, containing both hard and soft c sounds.
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.
Phonics Game: Long 'i' vs. Short 'i'
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Phonics Game: Long 'i' vs. Short 'i'

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48 card game (24 long i cards, 24 short i cards) PDF files. Students have to sort the cards showing which words have a long i sound and which have a short i sound. Can also be used a part of a treasure hunt activity with other phonics cards.
Postcard Game: Where am I?
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Postcard Game: Where am I?

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18 pages in this PDF file. Used as a fun general knowledge of the world activity. Students read the postcard messages and based on the clues, match the written side of the postcard to the picture postcards. 7 written postcards, 7 picture postcards. 3 additional templates. One blank for students to design their own picture postcard; one with a written scaffold to help students write their own postcard ‘letter’ and one without written instructions but still has the lines in place for students to write on. This is a fun activity to introduce students to informal letter writing skills.
Baby Godzilla and Baby Kong Basic Addition Game
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Baby Godzilla and Baby Kong Basic Addition Game

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I never thought I would be using Godzilla and King Kong to develop Maths skills, yet here we are : ) 20 flashcards, each students gets a card. At the top they have the answer to the previous sum. They have to ask their math question, the others students have to work out based on the number of Baby Godzillas and Baby Kongs, if they have the correct answer at the top of their card. Godzilla is always the first number. Kong the second. It’s a basic card loop game involving numbers 1-12.
Reading Comprehension & Literacy Skills
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Reading Comprehension & Literacy Skills

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PDF file containing two comprehension activities. 4 pages (2 answer pages) on the Pufferfish 8 pages (4 answer pages) on the Komodo dragon. These comprehension activities allow students to develop inference skills and require a precise focus on word classes and text features.