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I have been teaching English for 16 years in the state and independent sectors in the UK and internationally. I am also an Examiner so specialise in producing high level, tactical resources with excellent knowledge content for students, especially at GCSE and A Level.

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I have been teaching English for 16 years in the state and independent sectors in the UK and internationally. I am also an Examiner so specialise in producing high level, tactical resources with excellent knowledge content for students, especially at GCSE and A Level.
Shakespeare's Sonnet 18 'Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?'
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Shakespeare's Sonnet 18 'Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?'

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Everything you need to teach this sonnet! Includes an engaging PowerPoint with several lessons’ worth of activities, a poetic techniques grid and a copy of the sonnet itself. Explanations of all poetic devices included on the slides, leads pupils to completing a guided essay.
The Great Gatsby Essentials
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The Great Gatsby Essentials

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Includes important extracts from each chapter, key quotations from the whole novel, and a list of context presentations for students to research. Also includes a ‘coursework guidance’ sheet if comparing Gatsby with another text for coursework (includes over 20 possible essay questions and partner texts).
The Great Gatsby Extracts
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The Great Gatsby Extracts

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Extracts from each chapter of the novel, ready to print for students to focus on and draw out language analysis, themes, context etc. Big time saver!
English Language Paper 2 OCR
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English Language Paper 2 OCR

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English Language Paper 2 Exploring Effects and Impact. OCR practice exam paper. Extracts from 'The Bluest Eye' by Toni Morrison and 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte. Complete set of Section A questions (including a strategic approach for how to answer them) as well as two imaginative tasks for Section B.
English Language Paper 1 OCR
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English Language Paper 1 OCR

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English Language, Communicating Information and Ideas, OCR Paper 1 style exam. Includes two extracts: a review of Bronte's 'Jane Eyre' and an extract from a biography of Bronte. Complete with Section A questions and two non-fiction writing tasks for Section B.
Hamlet critics
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Hamlet critics

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A-Level English Literature, Shakespeare. Concise sheet of all the critics useful to 'Hamlet' - all in one place.
Non-fiction views of teenagers Sharon Osbourne versus Malala Yousafzai
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Non-fiction views of teenagers Sharon Osbourne versus Malala Yousafzai

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GCSE English Language, non-fiction, Edexcel Paper 2 Non-fiction and Transactional Writing. Two contrasting non-fiction texts give opinions about teenagers. The PowerPoint guides you through several lessons dealing with each article, comparing them and the producing a piece of their own transactional writing at the end.
Make your own Magazine! Independent Learning Project
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Make your own Magazine! Independent Learning Project

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Independent creative project for KS3 (to be completed either by hand or on computers). Includes a list of tasks to complete for their magazine as well as a peer assessment grid at the end so they can mark each other's work and give a grade.
Short story and tasks to complete
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Short story and tasks to complete

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A series of tasks based on a short story called 'The Lady and the Tiger'. Perfect cover activity or when you just need a less 'singing and dancing' lesson to give yourself a break!
Greek Myth: Hercules
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Greek Myth: Hercules

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Five detailed lessons on engaging PowerPoints around the myth of Hercules and his Labours. Includes grammar time, spellings and oral drill for each lesson as well as writing an information leaflet guidance and a character in role speaking and listening activity.
Hamlet Extracts & Guided Analysis
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Hamlet Extracts & Guided Analysis

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Lessons on Shakespeare’s Hamlet based on extracts from the play. Questions to consolidate understanding and guided analysis including exploring techniques and effects. Extracts provided as handouts Critical material to inspire extended discussion. Global Issues and recommended extracts with bullet points also included IB style (though also useful for any study of the play)
The Horses Ted Hughes full lesson
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The Horses Ted Hughes full lesson

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Full lesson on The Horses by Ted Hughes. Includes: Do Now Creative writing mini practice Guided analysis of the poem focusing on identifying techniques and analysing their effects Plenary