My Polish Teacher's Tie - Unit of Work

My Polish Teacher's Tie

English Reading Teaching Resource

'My Polish Teacher's Tie' is a six lesson unit of work designed to teach Helen Dunmore's popular short story. 'My Polish Teacher's Tie' is included in the AQA GCSE English Anthology 'Telling Tales'. Resources include a variety of lessons and activities ideal for helping pupils understand the plot, characters, themes and the author's use of language. My Polish Teacher's Tie also contains 8 worksheets which can be used alongside the PowerPoint presentation. Activities include:

1. Group discussion work about plot, character and themes.
2. Comprehension and consolidation - Speaking & Listening and written tasks.
3. Exploring characters - archetypes
4. Analysing the changing character of Carla in detail - extended writing.
5. Exploring how characters develop.
6. Helen Dunmore's use of symbolism in My Polish Teacher's Tie.
7. Hot seating the main characters.
8. Discussing themes - identity and immigration.