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Hi there! I'm both an English and Geography teacher in London. I am currently working in an Outstanding school which is my second Outstanding school of my career in London after teaching in both Ireland and the Middle East. My resources are both English & Geography resources where I like to give the student an active role in their learning. It is done by many activities such as Q&A sessions, exercises, group/pair-work and many others.

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Hi there! I'm both an English and Geography teacher in London. I am currently working in an Outstanding school which is my second Outstanding school of my career in London after teaching in both Ireland and the Middle East. My resources are both English & Geography resources where I like to give the student an active role in their learning. It is done by many activities such as Q&A sessions, exercises, group/pair-work and many others.
In the Waiting Room Elizabeth Bishop
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In the Waiting Room Elizabeth Bishop

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This lesson analyses Bishop’s In the Waiting Room in a stanza by stanza manner by pointing out certain poetic techniques. This comes after students are asked for their first impression of the poem as a starter.
A Christmas Carol Stave 1
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A Christmas Carol Stave 1

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This lesson focuses on Stave one of ‘A Christmas Carol’. The lesson gives students awareness of the many techniques uses such as pathetic fallacy to create such an atmosphere. The lesson starts with the students’ first impression of Scrooge by analysing an extract describing Scrooge. It also makes students aware of such things as plot, character relationships and dialogue etc.
Duncan & Lady Macbeth: First Impressions
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Duncan & Lady Macbeth: First Impressions

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This PowerPoint shows students the juxtapositioning of both King Duncan and Lady Macbeth in comparison to how a king and a woman should be viewed in society. Through a series of tasks that get students thinking of each character, only to find Shakespeare portrays them in a different way. This allows students to understand why both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth deceived King Duncan.
Singh Song by Daljit Nagra
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Singh Song by Daljit Nagra

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This lesson analyses the poetic techniques used withing Singh Song. The lesson focuses on word play, tone and the context of the poet amongst others. It also asks students to take ownership and analyse the poem and asks students several questions throughout.
Macbeth Soliloquies
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Macbeth Soliloquies

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Sheets that are used for students to analyze some of Macbeth’s soliloquies in the play. The resource has the soliloquy and poses questions for the students to have an in depth analysis.
Gothic  Writing:  Creating tension
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Gothic Writing: Creating tension

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This lesson was an observation lesson for performance management to a group of Year 7 students who are studying Gothic Literature. This lesson can also be used within a creative writing unit. The lesson is structured in a way where students are given awareness of the impact of short and long sentences. There are also multiple hinge questions and plenaries to assess the learning before completing the final task which is then peer assessed.
The Fish and The Prodigal Son Bishop
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The Fish and The Prodigal Son Bishop

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This is a revision lesson of Elizabeth Bishop’s ‘The Fish’ and ‘The Prodigal Son’. This analyzes the theme of nature, imagery and also other poetic techniques from both poems. It also gives a small background of Bishop.
First Impressions of Lennie
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First Impressions of Lennie

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This Lesson focuses on students’ first impressions of Lennie within Of Mice and Men. It will be clear to students that appearances are deceiving with Steinbecks use of language and the reality of Lennie’s character. This is lesson 3 of 24 and is available as a bundle with a 40 page SoW that guides teachers through the unit.
Of Mice and Men Context
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Of Mice and Men Context

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This is the first of 24 lessons on the scheme of work I have created. This gives students knowledge of the context by finding information on ‘The Great Depression’ and what life was like during this time. The lesson starts with a ‘Do Now’ for students to test their prior knowledge on words that will relate to context. The lesson then has a think-pair-share task before answering a series of questions from videos (links in PowerPoint). This is followed by a hinge question to check students understanding and then a plenary. This is lesson 1 from 24 lessons which can be purchased as a bundle with a 40 page SoW included.
Of Mice and Men Opening of Novel
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Of Mice and Men Opening of Novel

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This lesson focuses on Steinbeck’s use of language to create atmosphere at the start of the novel. Students start ‘Do Now’ in relation to connotations, followed by a think-pair-share to talk about other connotations. Students then read the start of the novel and answer questions before completing a main task. There is also a hinge question and plenary to check understanding. This is lesson 2 of 24 on this unit of Of Mice and Men which can be purchased as a bundle-a full 40 page SoW is included as a guide.
Different Viewpoints of Curley's Wife in Chapter 3
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Different Viewpoints of Curley's Wife in Chapter 3

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This lesson follows on from the previous two lessons on Curley’s Wife where we compare students initial impression of Curley’s Wife from rumours and their own impression of Curley’s Wife. The lesson is structured in such a way whereby students start with a ‘Do Now’ and have an opportunity to give their points across through classroom discussion and think-pair-share. There are also main tasks to consolidate the learning and ending with a plenary. This is lesson 12 from a 24 lesson scheme of work that I have created and is available as a bundle. Included is a 40 page SoW that goes through each lesson.
Curley's Wife as a Victim in Chapter 5
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Curley's Wife as a Victim in Chapter 5

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This lesson focuses on the demise of Curley’s Wife in chapter 5. This is primarily a reading lesson of chapter 5 and does have the structure below. The lesson is structured in such a way whereby students start with a ‘Do Now’ and have an opportunity to give their points across through classroom discussion and think-pair-share. There are also main tasks to consolidate the learning and ending with a plenary. This is lesson 21 from a 24 lesson scheme of work that I have created and is available as a bundle. Included is a 40 page SoW that goes through each lesson.
Assessment Preparation in Of Mice and Men
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Assessment Preparation in Of Mice and Men

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This lesson is to prepare students for an end of term assessment for the novel Of Mice and Men. The lesson is structured in such a way whereby students start with a ‘Do Now’ and have an opportunity to give their points across through classroom discussion and think-pair-share. There are also main tasks to consolidate the learning and ending with a plenary. This is lesson 23 from a 24 lesson scheme of work that I have created and is available as a bundle. Included is a 40 page SoW that goes through each lesson.
Curley's Wife in Of Mice and Men
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Curley's Wife in Of Mice and Men

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In this bundle there are three lessons showing the development of Curley’s Wife throughout the novel and how Steinbeck creates this impression through minor characters. This is then further developed after we are introduced to Curley’s Wife. The PowerPoints all have the same structure which include a ‘Do Now’, think-pair-share and main tasks.
Persuasive: AFOREST in Room 101 Lesson Plan
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Persuasive: AFOREST in Room 101 Lesson Plan

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This is a detailed lesson plan for a KS3 class. This particular class is primarily focusing on AFOREST and how it can be used within a Room 101 presentation. This particular lesson plan was used for an interview lesson. The plan has a ‘Do Now’. guidelines on teacher input, assessment, individual practice and also a plenary with notes to the side. This lesson plan is just a guide, it does not include resources (PowerPoint, exercises) and it is a ‘Read Only’ document.
Friendship in War Horse
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Friendship in War Horse

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In this bundle you will receive a PowerPoint and also a lesson plan. Both were used in an observation. There are a range of different activities in this lesson including a PEEL model and think-pair-share.
Of Mice and Men Chapter 1 Lessons
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Of Mice and Men Chapter 1 Lessons

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I created these lessons as part of a full scheme of work on ‘Of Mice and Men’. The lessons focus on everything from context, characters and also ‘The American Dream’ which sets the tone for the rest of the novel. Each lesson has a similar structure: A ‘Do Now’, ‘Think-Pair-Share’, Information, Main Task and a Plenary. This makes sure that assessment is present throughout the lesson in many forms. This is part of a full SOW that I have in my shop for £20. It includes 20 lessons and also a detailed 40 page SOW.
I Sit and Sew by Alice Dunbar Nelson
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I Sit and Sew by Alice Dunbar Nelson

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This bundle comprises of two lessons: The first is an introduction to the poet, the context and also the poem itself. The students complete various tasks in this to get an overall sense of the poem. The second lesson analyses the poem in more detail, focusing on language and structure. These resources were created as part of remote learning but can easily be used within the classroom.
I Sit and Sew Language and Structure Alice Dunbar Nelson
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I Sit and Sew Language and Structure Alice Dunbar Nelson

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This lesson is the second from two lessons that I created on Alice Dunbar Nelson’s poem ‘I Sit and Sew’. In this lesson the students will learn about language and structure and how the poet uses structure effectively within this poem. This lesson was used for remote learning but can easily be used in class also.
Of Mice and Men Close Marking Feedback Lesson
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Of Mice and Men Close Marking Feedback Lesson

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This lesson is a template after the close marking assessment has been corrected. There is space within the slides for teachers to add their overall feedback and this is to be presented to students in preparation for the final assessment. This is lesson 18 from 24 that I have created for this Of Mice and Men SoW. The full scheme of work can be found as a bundle, saving you a big discount rather than buying individual lessons. It also includes a 40 page SoW that I created and can be used while teaching this scheme.