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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 AT x

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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 AT x
GCSE / IGCSE 9 - 1 OLYMPICS 2024 - COMPREHENSION-PARISIAN BOOKSELLERS
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GCSE / IGCSE 9 - 1 OLYMPICS 2024 - COMPREHENSION-PARISIAN BOOKSELLERS

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OLYMPICS 2024 - READING COMPREHENSION - PARISIAN BOOKSELLERS Paris 2024 Olympics Controversy - Bookseller Clash. Explore tradition vs. security, cultural heritage, and global event challenges. Ideal for teachers and students. This comprehensive teaching resource delves into the clash surrounding the relocation of historic bookseller stalls during the Games. Unpack critical themes such as cultural heritage, global event challenges, and the delicate balance between tradition and modernization. Engage your students with in-depth analysis using four levels of engaging questions. Foster critical thinking, cultural awareness, and debate in your classroom. An ideal resource for history, social studies, and cultural studies. Easily adaptable for independent student exploration or guided classroom discussions. Access detailed answers and enhance your teaching with this thought-provoking resource. AT x
CHINESE NEW YEAR-COMPREHENSION- DRAGON, YEAR OF THE ...
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**Reading Passage "Chinese New Year 2024: year of the Dragon. Lunar New Year study. Explore traditions and test your students’ knowledge with the MCQ Quiz. ** A FREE INTERACTIVE MCQ QUIZ ACCOMPANIES THIS RESOURCE! The resource contains a comprehensive reading passage about Chinese New Year 2024, covering: historical roots cultural significance preparations customs environmental considerations family reunions and festivities. Additionally, it includes an MCQ Quiz with eight questions, testing understanding and knowledge of the festival’s details. The quiz assesses students on topics such as: the start date zodiac symbolism family preparations environmental changes and cultural practices during Chinese New Year This resource aims to provide teachers with a well-rounded tool for teaching about Chinese New Year in an engaging and informative manner, as well as giving students some much needed reading practice. AT x
ST AGNES-COMPREHENSION-THE FEAST DAY
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ST AGNES-COMPREHENSION-THE FEAST DAY

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ST AGNES FEAST DAY - READING COMPREHENSION - WITH DIFFERENT LEVELS OF READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS Feast of St. Agnes: Reading passage & comprehension questions on martyrdom, traditions, and cultural significance. Explore the liturgical calendar and the link to John Keats’s poem. Explore the Feast of St. Agnes with a comprehensive reading resource. Covering: historical significance customs and symbolic traditions It includes six levels of questions to enhance critical thinking. Ideal for developing key skills in: information retrieval comprehension application analysis synthesis and evaluation. Engage students with a resource that combines history, literature, and cultural exploration. Suitable for group or independent work in the classroom to foster a deeper understanding of the Feast of St. Agnes and its enduring relevance. AT x
ST. GEORGE-COMPREHENSION-ST. GEORGE OF ENGLAND
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ST. GEORGE-COMPREHENSION-ST. GEORGE OF ENGLAND

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St George of England -Reading Comprehension - Differentiated Questions with answers. Use as a stand alone resource or as part of a lesson on St George’s Day. Students can work independently on the questions but it might be more fun to work as a team where the weaker ones are supported by the more able. A great way to combine necessary reading skills with finding out about the history of St. George of England. AT x
GCSE / IGCSE 9  - 1 PARIS 2024 - COMPREHENSION X 5  - OLYMPICS
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GCSE / IGCSE 9 - 1 PARIS 2024 - COMPREHENSION X 5 - OLYMPICS

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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. AT :)
ST. VALENTINE'S DAY -COMPREHENSION-LOVE & MASSACRE
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ST. VALENTINE'S DAY -COMPREHENSION-LOVE & MASSACRE

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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. AT x
CHOCOLATE EASTER EGG - COMPREHENSION WORKBOOK - HISTORY OF
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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. AT x
7 X  ASSORTED READING COMPREHENSION
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7 X ASSORTED READING COMPREHENSION

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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. ATx
TRAGEDY -  KEATS - EVE OF ST AGNES - ANNOTATION, DISCUSSION & CREATIVE WRITING TASK
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TRAGEDY - KEATS - EVE OF ST AGNES - ANNOTATION, DISCUSSION & CREATIVE WRITING TASK

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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.** AT X
TRAGEDY -  KEATS -LAMIA - CREATIVE TASK
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TRAGEDY - KEATS -LAMIA - CREATIVE TASK

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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. AT x
TRAGEDY -  KEATS - LAMIA  I&II - ANNOTATION,  DISCUSSION and CREATIVE TASK
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TRAGEDY - KEATS - LAMIA I&II - ANNOTATION, DISCUSSION and CREATIVE TASK

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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. AT X
TRAGEDY -  KEATS - CREATIVE TASKS - LAMIA, ISABELLA,... EVE OF ST AGNES
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TRAGEDY - KEATS - CREATIVE TASKS - LAMIA, ISABELLA,... EVE OF ST AGNES

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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. AT X
10 X ASSORTED READING COMPREHENSION VII
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10 X ASSORTED READING COMPREHENSION VII

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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? AT X
14 X ASSORTED READING COMPREHENSION II
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14 X ASSORTED READING COMPREHENSION II

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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 AT X
10 X ASSORTED READING COMPREHENSION
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10 X ASSORTED READING COMPREHENSION

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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: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY DIWALI ON TRAFALGAR SQUARE DOLYE- HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES LONDON - CALL OF THE WILD OLYMPICS PARIS 2024 ST. GEORGE OF ENGLAND CHOCOLATE EASTER EGG HISTORY EOSTRE - MYSTERIOUS EASTER GODDESS LEFTOVERS - SCRAPS INTO TASTY MEALS SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE AT X
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY - COMPREHENSION - 2024 AND CONTEXT
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY - COMPREHENSION - 2024 AND CONTEXT

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2024 - A FREE INTERACTIVE MCQ QUIZ ACCOMPANIES THIS READING/WRITING/SPEAKING RESOURCE: The passage provides information about the significance of International Women’s Day, the challenges faced in achieving gender equality, and the importance of investing in women to accelerate progress. It outlines key areas where efforts are needed to ensure gender equality and suggests practical solutions to address these challenges. Included Reading passage 10 MCQs Discussion Question Letter Writing Prompt Answers A 11min 12 sec context video on the history of IWD interactive quiz which corresponds with the MCQ questions This reading comprehension resource can be used as a standalone or as a springboard for a creative task such as a poster promoting IWD, or a lead in to a class discussion about the significance of commemorating International Women’s Day and supporting women’s rights worldwide. ATx
CEFR C1 - COMPREHENSION - DUBAI: THE EPITOME OF URBAN SOPHISTICATION
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CEFR C1 - COMPREHENSION - DUBAI: THE EPITOME OF URBAN SOPHISTICATION

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Explore the captivating city of Dubai through this engaging reading passage tailored for CEFR C1 learners. Delve into Dubai’s unique blend of urban sophistication and cultural fusion, from its iconic skyscrapers to its historic neighbourhoods and bustling souks. Perfect for learners interested in expanding their English comprehension skills while discovering the allure of one of the world’s most dynamic cities. Includes: Reading passage MCQs Answers AT x