Specialist in teaching KS3 & KS4 plus IBDP English B.
Making sure all EAL/ESL/ELL/ESOL students are an integral part of learning & not only given urgent and superficial attention prior a lesson observation or an inspection.
Specialist in teaching KS3 & KS4 plus IBDP English B.
Making sure all EAL/ESL/ELL/ESOL students are an integral part of learning & not only given urgent and superficial attention prior a lesson observation or an inspection.
A very clear and simple summary of Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’.
The accompanying video is guaranteed to enable students understand the plot & timing of events of the play.
Suitable for all age groups.
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Singlish: Broken English or Standard Singaporean English?
A complete unit of work with model answers.
Can be used for both Higher Level & Standard Level.
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Eva Smith never appears on stage in J B Priestley’s An Inspector Calls but the entire drama centres around her.
In the play, she is referred to as Eva Smith, Daisy Renton and Mrs Birling.
This was an excellent lesson in which the students imagine they are Eva Smith and what they would say to each character who contributed towards her tragic downfall.
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The Five Pillars of Islam is aimed at secondary students and gives a clear understanding of the basic principles of Islam.
This resource also has exercises attached, as well as a self-assessment form, for the students to complete once they have studied this unit.
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A look at laughter and what makes us laugh.
This English lesson is aimed for high school students who can discuss the reading passage and connect it with their own experiences.
The lesson gives the students ample opportunity to listen and speak as well as read and write.
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Comprehension questions related to Chapter 18 with answers.
Formatted so the students can either write the answers on the line below the question or in their exercise books.
Additional essential information that is relevant to the novel is included.
This question vary in complexity but are designed to include the entire academic spectrum.
Students can develop skimming and scanning skills when locating the answer.
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A popular Aesop fable that has been effectively differentiated so that the students’ will be able to read the story and confidently answer the different type of exercises in this worksheet.
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IGCSE English as a Second Language Exercise 1
As well as activating an interesting discussion this resource focuses on the skills required for Exercise 1 & Exercise 5
Handwritten
Macbeth Act 5, Scene 5
Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow…quote
Image depicts the profound message of Macbeth’s soliloquy
Looks impressive on A4 and A3 size paper.
This resource is breaks Shakespeare’s timeless piece into simple language which enables it to be understood by all age groups.
A systematic explanation of The world’s a stage in Shakespeare’s As You Like It.
The world’s a stage or sometimes referred to as the Seven ages of man is clearly explained in this lesson.
This is a whole lesson covering Chapter 1 of the novel.
The engaging questions are aimed for the entire academic spectrum. All students should be able to attempt the questions, irrespective of their academic ability.
Answers are provided.
Important information regarding the context of the novel is included in this chapter.
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This resource is designed to develop skimming and scanning reading skills that are essential at both KS3 & KS4. It contains interesting activities that consolidate the students understanding of how to effectively scan and skim for appropriate information.
Over 18 pages of engaging exercises.
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This is a whole lesson covering Chapter 24 of the novel.
The engaging questions are aimed for the entire academic spectrum. All students should be able to attempt the questions, irrespective of their academic ability.
Answers are provided.
Important information regarding Dahl’s literary style and information regarding the context of the novel is included in this chapter.
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A systematic explanation of the Bard’s most famous sonnet.
Sonnet 18 by William Shakespeare clearly explained from first principles.
Widely acclaimed as the greatest poem in the English language, Sonnet 18 has to be carefully explained if students are to fully appreciate and understand the Bard’s literary genius.
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The 19th century classic short story ‘The Necklace’ by Guy De Maupassant is a great piece of French literature. However, the original version is very complex and I have produced and modified version that is ideally suited to teach students. Once understood, ‘The Necklace’ is probably one of the best short stories to read and study.
‘The Necklace’ by Guy De Maupassant: An abridged version is a part of my Back To Basics series which is aimed to make complex texts accessible to students. Once students fully understand the text, they can, therefore, fully appreciate it’s literary significance. This makes learning meaningful and rewarding.
‘The Necklace’ has been effectively and meticulously abridged. The original story can be now genuinely understood and appreciated by students. The exercises are engaging and answers are also provided.
Included are extracts from the original text and this allows the students to gain an insight into Guy De Maupassant’s style and language.
This resource is a mini unit of work.
This is a crucial chapter in the novel, Holes because it compares Camp Green Lake with what it once looked like and is entirely different to how it is presented in the opening paragraph.
Comprehension questions related to Chapter 23 with answers.
Formatted so the students can either write the answers on the line below the question or in their exercise books.
Additional essential information that is relevant to the novel is included.
This question vary in complexity but are designed to include the entire academic spectrum.
Students can develop skimming and scanning skills when locating the answer.
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This comprehensive study guide of Dahl’s 1964 classic novel is a complete unit of work. It contains exercises for each chapter (30 in total) that consolidate understanding of the text and develop comprehension and literary skills.
83 pages of engaging exercises.
Answers booklet provided.
This study guide also includes:
• the themes of the novel clearly explained.
• Important information regarding Dahl’s literary style and information regarding the context of the novel is included.
• interesting facts about the novel that leads to an engaging class discussion & independent research.
• a self-assessment sheet which indicates what concepts and skills the student has gained when completing this study guide
I have uploaded several chapters with answers that can provide an insight into the quality and usefulness of this resource.
Chapter 1:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12774712
Chapter’s 9 &10
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12774714
Chapter 13
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12774715
Chapter 19
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13146970
Chapter 24
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12774716
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