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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10 scrambled sentences on the topic of Fred, Scrooge’s nephew.
Develop student’s knowledge of the character and practice sentence writing skills.
Can be used as a stand alone activity or as a starter for LAP/MAP students.
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TEN SCRAMBLED SENTENCES THAT DESCRIBE THE CHARACTER OF BOB CRATCHIT, SCROOGE’S EMPLOYEE .
SUITABLE FOR LAP/SEN STUDENTS, ALTHOUGH COULD ALSO BE USED AS A STARTER ACTIVITY WITH MAPs TOO.
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A simple graphic organiser that explores the themes in Isabella, Or the Pot of Basil with language , quotes and analysis.
Themes:
Forbidden Love & Tragedy
Nature & Symbolism
Grief & Mourning
The resource can be used as a standalone or as part of a lesson, where supporting quotes for themes are being analysed and recorded.
There is also and empty graphic organiser for students to add their own entries.
Supports analysis of KEATS’ poem.
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AOT KEATS - ISABELLA, OR THE POT OF BASIL - CREATIVE TASK
The student’s task is to create a visual representation or artistic interpretation of the basil plant as a symbol in “Isabella, Or the Pot of Basil.” Students will need to consider: LOVE, GRIEF, REMEMBRANCE AND CONTRAST.
The Brief specifies exactly what they need to consider in order to achieve the finished product.
The goal is to create a piece that not only visually represents the symbolism in the poem but also communicates the emotional depth and complexity associated with the basil plant in “Isabella; Or the Pot of Basil.”
A summary and brief explanation of the themes in the poem is also included.
Feel free to use various artistic mediums, such as drawing, painting, digital art, or even mixed media.
A SHORT and Simple Reading Comprehension for LAP/SEN/Reluctant Readers with MCQ quiz.
Learn all about becoming a great swimmer.
Resource can be used as a standalone, intervention or differentiated support.
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KEATS - CREATIVE WRITING - THE EVE OF ST AGNES
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.
Incl:
*7 different writing prompts
space for students to plan and write
*a sample response
The teacher is left to decide which style the students are to write in, depending on the learning objective of the task.
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TRAGEDY - KEATS - THE EVE OF ST AGNES - DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Studying the character of Madeline in “The Eve of St. Agnes” is crucial for understanding the symbolic, thematic, and aesthetic elements of the poem, as well as for exploring broader issues related to Romantic literature and the representation of women in Keats’ works.
The 12 page workbook features 6 carefully crafted questions designed to spark engaging discussions, complemented by ‘textual reference points’ that guide participants to specific lines in the poem.
Additionally, detailed responses offer comprehensive insights, providing a valuable resource for students.
Use these questions for in-depth discussions or as prompts for written analysis of Madeline’s character development in the poem.
** The specific points of reference may vary depending on the edition of the poem you are using, so it’s advisable to consult the version you have for precise reference points. **
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A FREE fun resource for students to consolidate their knowledge of the plot of Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’.
WITH ANSWERS
Level : SEN / LAP and MAP students.
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TRAGEDY - KEATS - LAMIA I & II - DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
An insightful 24 page discussion workbook. Unpack the layers of the poem through thought-provoking questions that explore Lamia’s transformation, the symbolic richness, and the underlying themes.
The 24 page workbook features 13 carefully crafted questions designed to spark engaging discussions, complemented by ‘textual reference points’ that guide participants to specific lines in the poem.
Additionally, detailed responses offer comprehensive insights, providing a valuable resource for students.
Use these questions for in-depth discussions or as prompts for written analysis of Lamia’s character development in the poem.
** The specific points of reference may vary depending on the edition of the poem you are using, so it’s advisable to consult the version you have for precise reference points. **
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DICKENS - DIFFERENTIATED WORKBOOK - A CHRISTMAS CAROL
A Fun DIFFERENTIATED resource to help students of LAP and MAP levels to access the plot of Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ through reading short chapter summaries and a range of questions, including MCQs and Free Response questions.
Supports Whole School Literacy/ reluctant readers
Answers to the Quiz Provided
The resource can be used as a standalone, differential support or cover lesson.
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Explore the world of Literature, Plays and Poetry through Reading Comprehension Quizzes.
NAVIGATING DOUBT - THE STEINBECK WAY - READING COMPREHENSION
WITH ANSWERS
This FREE resource gives students an insightful understanding of how navigating doubt is actually a powerful vehicle for success.
The reading comprehension has two levels of questions; MCQ and more indepth questions that might be explored by the HAPs in the class.
The material would also work as discussion material during form-time or extension work.
To be used as a standalone activity, a starter activity, homework or cover lesson.
THE WATERMARKS ARE ONLY ON THE DISPLAY IMAGES, NOT ON THE RESOURCE
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THE TIMELESS LEGACY OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Explore the world of Literature, Plays and Poetry through Reading Comprehension Quizzes.
This FREE resource gives students a brief insight of England’s best loved playwright.
WITH ANSWERS
To be used as a standalone activity, extension work, a starter activity, homework or cover lesson.
THE WATERMARKS ARE ONLY ON THE DISPLAY IMAGES, NOT THE RESOURCE
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Explore the world of Literature and Poetry through Reading Comprehension Quizzes.
To be used as a standalone activity, a starter activity, homework or cover lesson.
Also included: a resource for students to write their own ODEs with Simon Mole. (National Literacy Trust) - Video link also embedded in the student resource.
Included: A Youtube Video by SIMON MOLE -( Write an ode poem in ten minutes – fun step by step lesson (Simon Mole x National Literacy Trust)
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KEATS - WHEN I HAVE FEARS THAT I WILL CEASE TO BE - WORKBOOK
A comprehensive workbook on Keats’ ‘When I Have Fears That I Will Cease To Be’ poem.
The workbook contains the following:
poem text
*summary
plain English translation
Context
form and structure chart
10 questions to Unpick the Poem and informed responses
coverpage
Students can use the booklet to study the poem independently or it can be used as discussion material in the lesson. ATx
Use this easy comparative guide to help you explore poems for comparision in Aspects of Tragedy - The guide briefly compares themes and tragic elements of the following Keats’ poems:
“Ode to a Nightingale”
‘To Autumn’
‘The Eve of St. Agnes’
‘La Belle Dames sans Merci’
‘Isabella, or The Pot of Basil’
‘Lamia I & II’
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COLERIDGE - RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER - GRAPHIC ORGANISER
Supporting AO2 in KS5 Literature, this graphic organiser for STC’s “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” incorporates 18 quotes and analysis on the following themes:
Nature’s power and beauty
Supernatural and the Unknown
Guilt and redemtion
In all there are 18 quotes supporting various language devices used in the poem with an analysis for each quote.
The resource can be used as a standalone, or used for differentiation for essay writing or as part of an AO2 lesson.
COLERIDGE - KUBLA KHAN - PLAIN ENGLISH TRANSLATION
This line by line translation of “Kubla Khan” into plain, or more accessible English, is designed to support students in their understanding of the poem. It can be used as a standalone homework reading task, or as part of a lesson.
Placing this plain English version next to the original with produce a better learning experience, where students are truly able to appreciate the original for its use of language as they will now understand it.
Printable in colour and in black & white.
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KEATS - ODE TO A NIGHTINGALE - WORKBOOK
A comprehensive resource including context and background, along with 10 carefully crafted questions designed to help students analyze the poem, supported by textual references.
Also included are informed interpretations as responses to these questions, with textual references.
The neat format of the workbook allows students to use the resource independently as a standalone or as part of group discussion in the lesson.
All in all, the resource is intended to support both students and teachers alike in their exploration of Keats’ poem “Ode to a Nightingale.”
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TRAGEDY - KEATS-FULL ANNOTATIONS- ISABELLA, Or the Pot of Basil, & THE EVE OF ST AGNES
This resource is intended to support both teacher and student in the analysis of Keats’ poems Isabella, Or the Pot of Basil & The Eve of St. Agnes.
The resource includes:
Copies of the fully annotated poems
Blank copies of the poems for students to make their own annotations
Coversheets for the booklets
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