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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
8 X ASSORTED READING COMPREHENSION V
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8 X ASSORTED READING COMPREHENSION V

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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 2025 - YEAR OF THE SNAKE This resource has replaced CNY 2024 - Year of the Dragon) HISTORY OF THE EASTER EGG AT X
NON-FICTION-GEORGE ORWELL-COMPREHENSION
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NON-FICTION-GEORGE ORWELL-COMPREHENSION

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NON-FICTION - READING COMPREHENSION - GEORGE ORWELL This reading comprehension unveils Orwell’s critiques of imperialism, socialist leanings, and the enduring relevance of his seminal novels, “Animal Farm” and “1984,” in illuminating societal complexities and warning against unchecked authority. A Quiz of MCQs from Literal Comprehension to Critical Thinking with answers. AT x
CEFR -CRIB SHEET - LEVELS & READING SAMPLES
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CEFR -CRIB SHEET - LEVELS & READING SAMPLES

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CEFR CRIB SHEET - READING LEVELS AND SAMPLES The purpose of this cribsheet is to provide concise and organized information about language proficiency levels, specifically focusing on how assessments and materials are structured across levels from Pre-A1 to C2. It covers the characteristics of each proficiency level, outlines the typical length and complexity of reading passages, and offers examples of paragraphs tailored to each level. The cribsheet serves as a quick reference guide for educators, language learners, or anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of language proficiency and assessment across various skill levels. AT x
AQA GCSE PAPER 1 - READING PRACTICE - X 3
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AQA GCSE PAPER 1 - READING PRACTICE - X 3

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These three AQA GCSE Reading Practice workbooks can be bundled into one to encourage students to study independently or they can be used with the whole class as practice for Paper 1 in the AQA GCSE English Language exam. READING EXTRACTS: LONDON - THE CALL OF THE WILD JAMES - THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY DOYLE - THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES AT x
TRAGEDY -  KEATS' KS5- ISABELLA, OR...- CREATIVE TASK
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TRAGEDY - KEATS' KS5- ISABELLA, OR...- CREATIVE TASK

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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.
GCSE 9 - 1 /KS5 MEGA BUNDLE - READING - READING - READING - X 20 (iv)
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GCSE 9 - 1 /KS5 MEGA BUNDLE - READING - READING - READING - X 20 (iv)

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PLEASE EMAIL ME IF YOU WOULD LIKE A PERSONALISED MEGA-BUNDLE x 20, x10 or any other size. AT X wildpoppyfieldsart@gmail.com TRAGEDY KEATS x 3 -LAMIA I & II & LA BELLE DAME SANS MERCI-FULL ANNOTATIONS TRAGEDY KEATS’ KS5- ISABELLA, OR…- CREATIVE TASK TRAGEDY KEATS- CREATIVE WRITING - THE EVE OF ST. AGNES TRAGEDY KEATS-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS-ISABELLA, OR THE POT OF BASIL TRAGEDY KEATS-EVE OF ST AGNES - DISCUSSION QUESTIONS TRAGEDY KEATS-LAMIA-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS C2 CEFR - COMPREHENSION - EXPLORING THE FRONTIERS OF SPACE C2 CEFR - COMPREHENSION - THE FUTURE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CEFR C1 - COMPREHENSION - DUBAI: THE EPITOME OF URBAN SOPHISTICATION CEFR C1 - COMPREHENSION- ADAPTING TO TECHNO. ADVANCEMENTS, THE FUTURE OF WORK… COLERIDGE - IN PLAIN ENGLISH - KUBLA KHAN COLERIDGE-GRAPHIC ORGANISER-RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER GILMAN - AQA GCSE PAPER 1 - READING PRACTICE - THE YELLOW WALLPAPER (1892) HARDY-A WIFE in LONDON’ - POETRY WORKBOOK & EXAM JAMES- AQA GCSE PAPER 1 - READING PRACTICE- PORTRAIT OF A LADY (1881) KEATS - WORKBOOK-When I Have Fears That I May Cease To Be’ KEATS-WORKBOOK-ODE TO A NIGHTINGALE KINGSLEY - AQA GCSE PAPER 1 READING - THE WATER BABIES (1889) TEEN MENTAL HEALTH - COMPREHENSION - DISCUSSION - CREATIVE TASK VALENTINE’S DAY - COMPREHENSION-THE DIGITAL EVOLUTION OF… 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 A2 - COMPREHENSION - A DAY AT THE BEACH
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CEFR A2 - COMPREHENSION - A DAY AT THE BEACH

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This A2 level reading resource is tailored to support English language learners. Students read about the narrator’s day on the beach, and learn, through reading, how to communicate every day situations. The comprehension questions reinforce understanding and vocabulary acquisition. Perfect for ESL beginners. **Included: ** A2 Reading Passage MCQs Answers AT x
CEFR A1 - COMPREHENSION - MY MORNING ROUTINE
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CEFR A1 - COMPREHENSION - MY MORNING ROUTINE

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This passage outlines a basic morning routine with straightforward language and simple actions, suitable for individuals at CEFR level A1. The MCQs test learner’s understanding of the passage and the pre-reading task, familiarises the learner with the vocabulary. Can be used as a standalone or a springboard into something more creative, or a discussion. The resource can be used for beginner ESL students or for SEN students. ** THE WATERMARKS ARE ONLY ON THE DISPLAY IMAGES, NOT ON THE ACTUAL RESOURCE. **
KS5 TRAGEDY - KEATS - ANNOTATION - DISCUSSION - CREATIVE TASK - ISABELLA, OR THE POT OF BASIL
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KS5 TRAGEDY - KEATS - ANNOTATION - DISCUSSION - CREATIVE TASK - ISABELLA, OR THE POT OF BASIL

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TRAGEDY - KEATS - ISABELLA, OR THE POT OF BASIL THE RESOURCE PROVIDES YOU WITH FULL ANNOTATIONS OF THE POEM ISABELLA, OR THE POT OF BASIL 10 CAREFULLY CRAFTED DISCUSSION QUESTIONS, WITH ANSWERS. ALSO INCLUDED: 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 students 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. AT X
TRAGEDY - KEATS-'LAMIA  II '- FULL ANNOTATION
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TRAGEDY - KEATS-'LAMIA II '- FULL ANNOTATION

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TRAGEDY - KEATS - LAMIA II - FULL ANNOTATION This resource is intended to support both teacher and student in the understanding and analysis of Keats’ poems LAMIA - part 2. The resource includes: a copy of the fully annotated poem blank copy of the poem for students to make their own annotations a coversheet for the booklet AT x
NON FICTION- JOHN STEINBECK- COMPREHENSION
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NON FICTION- JOHN STEINBECK- COMPREHENSION

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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 AT x
6 X ASSORTED READING COMPREHENSION IV
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6 X ASSORTED READING COMPREHENSION IV

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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 SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE THEATRE ST GEORGE & THE DRAGON ST VALENTINE’S DAY MASSACRE AT X
SHAKESPEARE - ROMEO & JULIET - SENTENCE SCRAMBLE & COMPREHENSIONS
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SHAKESPEARE - ROMEO & JULIET - SENTENCE SCRAMBLE & COMPREHENSIONS

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SHAKESPEARE ROMEO & JULIET SENTENCE SCRAMBLES AND SHAKESPEARE NON FICTION READING COMPREHENSION - A package consisting of a Romeo and Juliet Sentence Scramble activity along with four informative reading comprehensions. Included: Shakespeare’s legacy - A FREE RESOURCE but included here so you don’t miss out. :) The Globe Theatre The essence of tragedy and consolidate their knowledge of the storyline of Romeo & Juliet the PLOT SUMMARY READING COMPREHENSION, AND SENTENCE SCRAMBLE. To be used as standalone , homework, cover lesson, revision or to prepare students for the world of Shakespeare’s tragedy. AT x
8 X ASSORTED READING COMPREHENSION  I
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8 X ASSORTED READING COMPREHENSION I

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A COMPREHENSIVE SET OF READING PASSAGES WITH A RANGE OF QUIZZES (MCQ, T/F, FREE RESPONSE) WITH ANSWERS INCLUDED: DICKENS - A CHRISTMAS CAROL EASTER - HISTORY OF THE EASTER EGG SHAKESPEARE’S LEGACY -FREE SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE THEATRE ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON ST. GEORGE OF ENGLAND ST. VALENTINE’S DAY MASSACRE ST. VALENTINE’S DAY AT X
SHAKESPEARE TRAGEDY -  COMPREHENSION  X 4  II
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SHAKESPEARE TRAGEDY - COMPREHENSION X 4 II

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Develop necessary reading skills whilst exploring England’s most famous playwright. Learn about: the enduring legacy of the Bard - a free resource but included here so you don’t miss out. :) the Globe theatre exploring tragedies Macbeth Sentence Scramble Customised bundled resources on request. AT x wildpoppyfieldsart@gmail.com
AQA GCSE PAPER 1 - READING PRACTICE - X  6
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AQA GCSE PAPER 1 - READING PRACTICE - X 6

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AQA GCSE LANGUAGE PAPER 1 READING -These SIX AQA GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1 Reading Practice workbooks can be bundled into one to encourage students to study independently or they can be used with the whole class as practice for the PAPER 1 EXAM. READING EXTRACTS: KINGSLEY - THE WATER BABIES JAMES - THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY WILDE - THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY LONDON - THE CALL OF THE WILD GILMAN - THE YELLOW WALLPAPER DOYLE - THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES AT x
GCSE 9 - 1 / CEFR / KS 5 MEGA BUNDLE - READING - READING - READING   X  20
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GCSE 9 - 1 / CEFR / KS 5 MEGA BUNDLE - READING - READING - READING X 20

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PLEASE EMAIL ME IF YOU WOULD LIKE A PERSONALISED MEGA-BUNDLE OF 20, 10 or any other sized bundle of RESOURCES. AT X wildpoppyfieldsart@gmail.com MEGA BUNDLE - READING - ANALYSING - CREATIVES - KS 4 & KS 5 - X20 INCLUDED: TRAGEDY - KEATS - LAMIA I - IN PLAIN ENGLISH TRAGEDY- KEATS-'LAMIA I ’ - FULL ANNOTATION OLYMPICS-COMPREHENSION-PARIS 2024 AQA PAPER 2 Q4 - SHORT PASSAGES - TRAVELLING ABROAD C2 CEFR - COMPREHENSION - THE FUTURE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CEFR A2 - COMPREHENSION - PLANTING FLOWERS: IN THE GARDEN… CEFR B2 - COMPREHENSION- CULTURAL AWARENESS, THE SIGNIFICANCE OF… CEFR C1 - COMPREHENSION- ADAPTING TO TECHNO. ADVANCEMENTS, THE FUTURE OF WORK… CHINESE NEW YEAR 2025 - COMPREHENSION - YEAR OF THE SNAKE CHINESE ZODIAC - COMPREHENSION WORKBOOK - ANIMAL SIGNS COLERIDGE - IN PLAIN ENGLISH - KUBLA KHAN COLERIDGE-GRAPHIC ORGANISER-RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER CULTURE-COMPRENSION WORKBOOK-SHAPING OUR DAILY LIVES DICKENS-A CHRISTMAS CAROL-SEN COMPREHENSION- WORKBOOK DOYLE- AQA GCSE PAPER 1 - READING PRACTICE -HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES (1902) HARDY-A WIFE in LONDON’ - POETRY WORKBOOK & EXAM JAMES- AQA GCSE PAPER 1 - READING PRACTICE- PORTRAIT OF A LADY (1881) KEATS - WORKBOOK-When I Have Fears That I May Cease To Be’ TEEN MENTAL HEALTH - COMPREHENSION - DISCUSSION - CREATIVE TASK WORKHOUSE LETTER –COMPREHENSION – A CHRISTMAS CAROL AT x