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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.
Seamus Heaney Poems: Blackberry Picking, Mid Term Break & Early Purges
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Seamus Heaney Poems: Blackberry Picking, Mid Term Break & Early Purges

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This is a bundle of three of Seamus Heaney’s most famous poems thought at Junior Certificate or can be used for KS3 too-especially Mid Term Break and Blackberry Picking. Each lesson analyses each poem and has a structure. The Mid Term Break lesson was one I created for a successful interview lesson and went down really well with the students.
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.
Wounds by Michael Longley
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Wounds by Michael Longley

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Lesson one shows students the context of Northern Ireland and a how ‘The Troubles’ impacted Longley. It also gives students an introduction to the poem and by completing various tasks. Lesson 2 analyses the poem in more detail in terms of both language and structure. It allows students to form their own opinion of the meaning of the poem through probing questions. Both of these lessons were used for remote learning but can easily be used in the classroom also.
Great Expectations: Dickens' Portrayal of Fagin Inspection Lesson
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Great Expectations: Dickens' Portrayal of Fagin Inspection Lesson

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In this PowerPoint students start by giving their opinion of Fagin from what they have read in the text before reading the ending of the novel. The extracts focus on Oliver and Fagin’s conversation while Fagin is in prison. The students work in pairs with differentiated sheets and answer questions on the extract. These are also included. The end of this PowerPoint then asks the students if their opinion of Fagin has changed after close analysis of the extract. The main aim of this class is for students to build a sense of empathy for Fagin and come to the realisation that Bill Sykes is the real villain in this story.
English Language Paper 2 Non Fiction Booklet with Answers
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English Language Paper 2 Non Fiction Booklet with Answers

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These booklets are perfect for revision purposes or even to be used in class for exam preparation. The articles are non fiction and each have 20 questions on each article along with a long question to test students’ analysis of the text. Each booklet has an answer sheet to save you time.
Non-Fiction: 'Me, Myself & I' Lesson Observations
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Non-Fiction: 'Me, Myself & I' Lesson Observations

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This bundle gives you two whole lessons and everything needed for an observation/inspection. The first lesson is getting students to think who they are which is important for students then to write about their future. Catered for KS3 students and can be easily adapted. These were for Year 9 students who were choosing Options at the time.
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.
Of Mice and Men Full Scheme of Work-SOW and Lessons
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Of Mice and Men Full Scheme of Work-SOW and Lessons

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This is a full scheme of work unit I created for ‘Of Mice and Men’. The bundle includes everything you need including a 40 page SOW and also 20 PowerPoint lessons. Each lessons have a structure of a ‘Do Now’, Think-Pair-Share, Information, Main Task and Plenary along with others. The 40 page SOW is a detailed description of each lesson and can be used as a guide. By buying as a bundle it saves you over £30!! The bundle only allows 20 resources. The other 4 resources are close marking exams and feedback sessions which are found on my page for free. These are templates but you can edit them to your needs.