With 16 years of experience as an English teacher, preceded by a 5-year tenure as a graduate librarian, I've had the privilege of teaching and working with all key stages and abilities. I take pride in developing original and high-quality resources. Should you have any specific requests, please feel free to reach out. wildpoppyfieldsart@gmail.com
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With 16 years of experience as an English teacher, preceded by a 5-year tenure as a graduate librarian, I've had the privilege of teaching and working with all key stages and abilities. I take pride in developing original and high-quality resources. Should you have any specific requests, please feel free to reach out. wildpoppyfieldsart@gmail.com
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THESE READING PASSAGES (FICTION/NON-FICTION) ARE SUPPORTED BY A RANGE OF COMPREHENSION QUIZZES - MCQ, T/F & FREE RESPONSE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
INCLUDED:
DOYLE - HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES
GILMAN - THE YELLOW WALLPAPER
JAMES - PORTRAIT OF A LADY
LONDON - CALL OF THE WILD
STEINBECK - NAVIGATING DOUBT
SHAKESPEARE - LEGACY
ORWELL - LEGACY
ANGELOU - LEGACY
ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON
ST. GEORGE OF ENGLAND
ST. VALENTINE’S DAY MASSACRE
ST. VALENTINE’S DAY
EASTER - HISTORY OF THE EASTER EGG
CHINESE NEW YEAR
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THESE READING PASSAGES (FICTION/NON-FICTION) ARE SUPPORTED BY A RANGE OF COMPREHENSION QUIZZES - MCQ, T/F & FREE RESPONSE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
INCLUDED:
LONDON - CALL OF THE WILD
STEINBECK - NAVIGATING DOUBT - FREE
ORWELL - LEGACY FREE
PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS
SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE THEATRE
ST GEORGE & THE DRAGON
ST VALENTINE’S DAY MASSACRE
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THESE COMPREHENSIVE READING PASSAGES ARE SUPPORTED BY A RANGE OF COMPREHENSION QUIZZES - MCQ, T/F & FREE RESPONSE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
INCLUDED:
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
DICKENS - A CHRISTMAS CAROL
SWIMMING (SEN) FREE
OLYMPICS 2024
PARALYMPICS 2024 FREE
ST. GEORGE OF ENGLAND
ST. VALENTINE’S DAY
SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE THEATRE
EASTER - HISTORY OF THE EASTER EGG
WHAT’S AN ODE?
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THESE READING PASSAGES (FICTION/NON-FICTION) ARE SUPPORTED BY A RANGE OF COMPREHENSION QUIZZES - MCQ, T/F & FREE RESPONSE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
INCLUDED:
DICKENS - A CHRISTMAS CAROL (SEN)
GILMAN - THE YELLOW WALLPAPER
MAYA ANGELOU - FREE
PARALYMPICS 2024 - FREE
ST GEORGE OF ENGLAND
ST VALENTINE’S DAY
CHINESE NEW YEAR
HISTORY OF THE EASTER EGG
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THESE THREE CREATIVE TASKS ALLOW KS5 STUDENTS TO EXPLORE THE THREE AOT KEATS POEMS FROM A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE. IN DOING SO, THEY WILL GAIN A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE POEMS.
LAMIA - MODERN CITYSCAPE - STUDENTS ARE GIVEN THEMED PROMPTS FROM THE ORIGINAL POEM TO INTERPRET INTO A MODERN CONTEXT.
EVE OF ST. AGNES - CREATIVE WRITING - STUDENTS HAVE A CHOICE OF 7 WRITING PROMPTS TO CHOOSE FROM, INCLUDING PROPHORYO’S PERSPECTIVE, MADELINE’S JOURNAL ENTRY AND AN EPISTOLARY REFLECTION - WRITTEN EITHER IN KEATS’ POETIC LANGUAGE OR IN MODERN LANGUAGE.
ISABELLA -CREATE A VISUAL/ARTISTIC REPRESENTATION OF THE SYMBOLISM OF THE BASIL PLANT IN THE POEM - CROSS CURRICULAR.
THESE CREATIVE TASKS ARE NOT ONLY ANOTHER APROACH TO STUDYING THE POEMS BUT THEY WILL ALSO FOSTER A PERSONAL INTERPRETATION AND UNDERSTANDING.
THEY CAN BE USED AS PART OF THE STUDY OR AS INDEPENDENT REVISION.
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KEATS’ LAMIA I&II FULLY ANNOTATED
LAMIA DISCUSSION QUESTIONS WITH POSSIBLE ANSWERS
ALSO INCLUDED:
FREE : LAMIA CREATIVE WRITING ACTIVITY.
This activity encourages students to reflect the themes of allure, desire, and temptation from the original poem while re-imagining Lamia’s experiences in a modern context.
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The activity encourages students to reflect the themes of allure, desire, and temptation from the original poem while re-imagining Lamia’s experiences in a modern context.
Through this exercise, students engage in creative storytelling, connecting timeless themes with a contemporary setting, offering a fresh perspective on a classical literary character.
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THE RESOURCE PROVIDES YOU WILL FULL ANNOTATIONS OF THE EVE OF ST AGNES POEM ALONGSIDE 6 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS, WITH ANSWERS.
ALSO INCLUDED:
CREATIVE WRITING TASK
** This creative writing exercise encourages KS5 students to explore different aspects of Madeline’s character and provide them with an opportunity to bring their unique perspectives to the narrative in the poem.**
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THIS COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE CONTAINS:
THE FULL ANNOTATION OF
LAMIA I&II
ISABELLA, OR THE POT OF BASIL
EVE OF ST. AGNES
AS WELL AS CAREFULLY CRAFTED DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING:
LAMIA I&II
EVE OF ST. AGNES
ISABELLA
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7 COMPLETE READING COMPREHENSION WORKBOOKS COVERING A RANGE OF TOPICS:
VALENTINE’S DAY
CHINESE NEW YEAR
HISTORY OF THE EASTER EGG
ST. GEORGE OF ENGLAND
SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE THEATRE
DIWALI ON TRAFALGAR SQUARE
PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS
DEVELOP READING AND COMPREHENSION SKILLS WITH THESE ACCESSIBLE PASSAGES AND TEST THEIR UNDERSTANDING THROUGH A SELECTION OF DIFFERENTIATED MCQs AND/OR TRUE-FALSE / FREE RESPONSE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.
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These carefully crafted discussion questions encourage students to engage with the thematic, symbolic and aesthetic elements of the poems, as well as exploring broader issues related to Romantic literature and the representation of women in Keats’ works.
Included:
Lamia I&II
Isabella, or The Pot of Basil
The Eve of St. Agnes
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Each of these two resources can be used to celebrate ST GEORGE’S DAY. In the one resource students learn about the man St George, where he came from, what was he famous for, and why he is a symbol of bravery and heroism in many countries. In the other resource students will learn about the story behind the legend of how St. George came to fight the dragon.
Reading passages - Differentiate MCQs and Free Response Qs with answers to suit all levels of ability.
Both of these comprehension texts are idea for reluctant readers, and can be used as a stand alone or as a springboard for discussion or other creative projects.
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A day that is associated with love and romance, is also synonymous with the bloodiest crime in America in the 1930s. These two reading comprehension workbooks, comprise reading passages and differentiated questions, complete with answers.
A resource that appeals to opposite sides of the human sentiment.
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OLYMPICS 2024 - NON-FICTION READING COMPREHENSION WORKBOOKS
This comprehensive resource bundle covers multiple aspects of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, from it’s 2nd hosting in 1924; the evolution and symbolism of the Olympic rings and their significance today; the controversy over the opening ceremony with the Parisian Booksellers on the Seine right up to the present day - Paris Olympics 2024.
The Evolution of the PARALYMPICS is a FREE resource that is included here so you don’t miss it.
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THE HISTORY OF CHOCOLATE EASTER EGGS - READING COMPREHENSION WORKBOOK -
This comprehensive resource on the History of the Easter Egg is a fascinating journey into what has become not only a popular Easter treat, but a very lucrative market.
INCLUDED:
PASSAGE
MCQS
CLOZE PARAGRAPH
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
CREATIVE TASK - MARKETING
INTERACTIVE PPT QUIZ
ANSWERS
The resource can be used in a number of ways: as a stand alone reading comprehension OR as a springboard for discussion or a creative marketing project as included.
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Reading comprehension - MCQs with answers. St Valentine’s Day Massacre - The bloodiest Crime in American History.
A resource which compliments The History of St. Valentine’s day, which is full of love in contrast to this resource which is full of revenge and bloodshed.
Despite being one of the bloodiest crimes in America in the 1930s, students across the globe will learn about prohibition and it’s knock-on effect on the illicit trafficking of contraband goods; gang rivalry and how the infamous Al Capone managed, so he thought to outwit the police.
A perfect resource for reluctant readers in KS3/4 and to develop comprehension skills. The differentiated MCQs with answers, allow students of all levels to access the material.
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ST VALENTINE’S DAY - READING COMPREHENSION WORKBOOK
Reading Comprehension with DIFFERENTIATED MCQs and Free Response questions with answers on the History and Romance of St. Valentine’s Day.
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OLYMPICS 2024 - READING COMPREHENSION - OLYMPIC RINGS SYMBOLISM AND HISTORY.
In this reading comprehension students will explore the history and symbolism behind the iconic Olympic Rings.
The interactive MCQ quiz will help students consolidate their understanding of this iconic symbol’s enduring international legacy.
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SHAKESPEARE - NON FICTION READING COMPREHENSION - GLOBE THEATRE
Explore Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre with a reading comprehension. Uncover its clandestine construction, rich history, and enduring legacy.
Elizabethan entertainment, 20-sided polygon, Sam Wanamaker, First English Civil War, theatrical flag system, Globe Theatre replicas.
The reading passage covers its history, construction, and cultural impact.
Students learn about the 20-sided polygon architecture and the modern Globe’s reconstruction by Sam Wanamaker; Elizabethan entertainment and the unique flag system used for play genres.
The multiple-choice quiz on Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, covering its history, construction, cultural impact, and related facts.
The MCQ/True/False questions range from historical events to architectural details, offering a comprehensive understanding of the Globe’s significance in the context of Shakespearean drama and beyond.
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