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I am a secondary school English teacher with a specialist interest in literature and poetry. I also teach GCSE Media Studies and spent many years as a journalist. My resources include ranges designed for KS3 and GCSE. Full schemes of work all include detailed lesson plans, opportunities for assessment, a range of activities to suit all abilities and a selection of varied activities which can be fully adapted to match the needs of your class.

I am a secondary school English teacher with a specialist interest in literature and poetry. I also teach GCSE Media Studies and spent many years as a journalist. My resources include ranges designed for KS3 and GCSE. Full schemes of work all include detailed lesson plans, opportunities for assessment, a range of activities to suit all abilities and a selection of varied activities which can be fully adapted to match the needs of your class.
Conflict Poetry Bundle
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Conflict Poetry Bundle

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Included in this bundle is a full Scheme of Work covering the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Conflict poetry unit alongside a ready-to-print display featuring all 15 poems. Save yourself hours of time planning and impress your pupils and SLT with your beautiful display board. The display posters can also be printed smaller and make for great revision flashcards. GCSE English poetry unit of work PowerPoints with “unseen” poem practise exercises. Designed for the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Conflict poems from the exam board anthology. Each poem from the Conflict section of the anthology has its own PowerPoint lesson with supporting materials and a comparison poem that pupils can practise with for the unseen element of the exam. Powerpoints are structured as follows: Introduction to the anthology poem Context Anthology poem Discussion of key themes, language and structure Unseen poem Comparison exercise Example exam questions Challenge exercises are included for most poems Lesson resources include: Anthology poem comparison list Vocabulary hand-outs A Poison Tree The Destruction of Sennacherib Extract from The Prelude The Man He Killed Cousin Kate Half-Caste Exposure The Charge Of The Light Brigade Catrin War Photographer Belfast Confetti The Class Game Poppies No Problem What Were They Like
A Christmas Carol Retrieval Questions
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A Christmas Carol Retrieval Questions

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14 Powerpoint slides totalling 70 questions to act as retrieval practice for A Christmas Carol. Answers are included in the notes section of each slide. The questions are sequenced to follow the chronological order of the novel so sits well alongside a scheme of work where you are reading the book in traditional fashion. Alongside plot questions, there are also a number of questions designed to provide lateral engagement with the language section of the English GCSE.
Destruction of Sennacherib - Byron: Lesson
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Destruction of Sennacherib - Byron: Lesson

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Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Lord Byron’s “The Destruction of Sennacherib” with supporting print-outs This poem appears in the “Conflict” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology. This lesson also provides an “unseen” poem for comparison with guided notes to help pupils practise their comparative skills. The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations, challenge exercises and example exam questions.
The Prelude (extract) - Wordsworth: Lesson
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The Prelude (extract) - Wordsworth: Lesson

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Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver William Wordworth’s "Extract from The Prelude” with supporting print-outs This poem appears in the “Conflict” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology. This lesson also provides an “unseen” poem for comparison with guided notes to help pupils practise their comparative skills. The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations, challenge exercises and example exam questions.
Belfast Confetti - Ciaran Carson: Lesson
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Belfast Confetti - Ciaran Carson: Lesson

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Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Ciaran Carson’s "Belfast Confetti” This poem appears in the “Conflict” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology. This lesson also provides an “unseen” poem for comparison with guided notes to help pupils practise their comparative skills. The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations, challenge exercises and example exam questions.
What Were They Like - Denise Levertov: Lesson
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What Were They Like - Denise Levertov: Lesson

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Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Denise Levertov’s "What Were They Like?” This poem appears in the “Conflict” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology. This lesson also provides an “unseen” poem for comparison with guided notes to help pupils practise their comparative skills. The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations, challenge exercises and example exam questions.
Peckham Rye Lane - Amy Blakemore: Lesson
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Peckham Rye Lane - Amy Blakemore: Lesson

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Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Amy Blakemore’s "Peckham Rye Lane” This poem appears in the “Belonging” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations and example exam questions
Captain Cook - Letitia Elizabeth Landon: Lesson
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Captain Cook - Letitia Elizabeth Landon: Lesson

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Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Letitia Elizabeth Landon’s "Captain Cook (To My Brother)” This poem appears in the “Belonging” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations and example exam questions
My Mother's Kitchen - Choman Hardi: Lesson
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My Mother's Kitchen - Choman Hardi: Lesson

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Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Choman Hardi’s "My Mother’s Kitchen” This poem appears in the “Belonging” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations and example exam questions
Jamaican British - Raymond Antrobus: Lesson
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Jamaican British - Raymond Antrobus: Lesson

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Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Raymond Antrobus’ "Jamaican British (after Aaron Samuels)” This poem appears in the “Belonging” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations and example exam questions
Earthrise - Amanda Gorman Lesson Series
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Earthrise - Amanda Gorman Lesson Series

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A simple and easy-to-use set of lessons covering Amanda Gorman’s ‘Earthrise’. This works really well with Key Stage 3 pupils, particularly years 7 and 8 but could also work for year 6 as well. As this is an American poet, this resource would work well for 5th Grade, and the start of Middle School (6th-7th Grade) Resources include: 1 Powerpoint comprising of 6 lessons 6 Word Documents with poem sections to print
Merchant of Venice Allusions Challenge
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Merchant of Venice Allusions Challenge

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An advanced set of challenge questions for The Merchant of Venice based around allusions in the play. Teacher notes are provided. This task works well for high level GCSE or A Level pupils Allusions include: Book of Matthew: Jewish stance on kosher food Greek mythology: King Midas Greek mythology: Jason’s Golden Fleece
Charge of the Light Brigade - Tennyson: Lesson
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Charge of the Light Brigade - Tennyson: Lesson

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Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s "The Charge of the Light Brigade” with supporting print-outs This poem appears in the “Conflict” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology. This lesson also provides an “unseen” poem for comparison with guided notes to help pupils practise their comparative skills. The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations, challenge exercises and example exam questions.
Exposure -Wilfred Owen: Lesson
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Exposure -Wilfred Owen: Lesson

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Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Wilfred Owen’s "Exposure” This poem appears in the “Conflict” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology. This lesson also provides an “unseen” poem for comparison with guided notes to help pupils practise their comparative skills. The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations, challenge exercises and example exam questions.
The Émigrée - Carol Rumens: Lesson
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The Émigrée - Carol Rumens: Lesson

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Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Carol Rumen’s "The Émigrée” This poem appears in the “Belonging” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology. This poem also appears in the AQA GCSE Poetry Anthology. The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations and example exam questions
Half Caste - John Agard: Lesson
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Half Caste - John Agard: Lesson

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Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver John Agard’s "Half Caste” This poem appears in the “Conflict” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology. This lesson also provides an “unseen” poem for comparison with guided notes to help pupils practise their comparative skills. The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations, challenge exercises and example exam questions.
Cousin Kate - Christina Rossetti: Lesson
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Cousin Kate - Christina Rossetti: Lesson

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Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Christina Rossetti’s "Cousin Kate” with supporting print-outs This poem appears in the “Conflict” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology. This lesson also provides an “unseen” poem for comparison with guided notes to help pupils practise their comparative skills. The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations, challenge exercises and example exam questions.
The Man He Killed - Thomas Hardy: Lesson
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The Man He Killed - Thomas Hardy: Lesson

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Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Thomas Hardy’s "The Man He Killed” with supporting print-outs This poem appears in the “Conflict” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology. This lesson also provides an “unseen” poem for comparison with guided notes to help pupils practise their comparative skills. The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations, challenge exercises and example exam questions.
War Photographer - Carole Satyamurti: Lesson
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War Photographer - Carole Satyamurti: Lesson

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Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Carole Satyamurti’s "War Photographer” This poem appears in the “Conflict” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology. This lesson also provides an “unseen” poem for comparison with guided notes to help pupils practise their comparative skills. The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations, challenge exercises and example exam questions.
Poppies - Jane Weir: Lesson
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Poppies - Jane Weir: Lesson

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Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Jane Weir’s "Poppies” with supporting print-outs This poem appears in the “Conflict” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology. This lesson also provides an “unseen” poem for comparison with guided notes to help pupils practise their comparative skills. The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations, challenge exercises and example exam questions.