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Explore Jesse Owens’ inspiring journey with this concise reading resource. Tailored for reluctant readers aged 11 - 16 years, it provides a straightforward account of Owens’ determination and success. Perfect for classrooms or independent reading, it’s a valuable resource for teaching resilience and perseverance. Included: PASSAGE TRUE/FALSE STATEMENTS MCQs DISCUSSION Qs CREATIVE WRITING TASK - LETTER ANSWERS AT x

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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

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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. AT x

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