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I am an English teacher who makes resources on a range of texts. I am passionate about making English fun and accessible for pupils.
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Analysis Skills Lesson Starters Bundle
Each PPT slide had a short paragraph or passage taken from a range of sources (fiction and non-fiction)
Underneath each paragraph is three tasks. A Must, A Should and A Could - this allows for pupils to work through each lesson starter at a pace suitable for them. These are analysis based tasks looking at things such as word choice and sentence structure. Would be useful for a class working on Close Reading/Reading for UAE.
Have been used as lesson starters of an extenstion activity for pupils.
Reading Skills Lesson Starters
Each PPT slide had a short paragraph or passage taken from a range of sources (fiction and non-fiction)
Underneath each paragraph is a close reading style question.
These are understanding or analysis based tasks looking at things such as word choice and sentence structure. Would be useful for a class working on Close Reading/Reading for UAE.
Have been used as lesson starters of an extenstion activity for pupils.
Reading Skills/Close Reading Lesson Starters
Each PPT slide had a short paragraph or passage taken from a range of sources (fiction and non-fiction)
Underneath each paragraph is a close reading style question.
These are understanding or analysis based tasks looking at things such as word choice and sentence structure. Would be useful for a class working on Close Reading/Reading for UAE.
Have been used as lesson starters of an extenstion activity for pupils.
Blood Brothers - Willy Russell Resources
Resources to help pupils study the play Blood Brothers by Willy Russell.
Resources include
- Storyboard
- Looking at Character
- Tracking Theme
- Textual Analysis of a key scene
Analysing Imagery Powerpoints
Two PPTs and a Worksheet helping pupils to analyse a range of images. First PPT takes pupils through step by step analysing simple images while the second PPT asks pupils to identify images used in short extracts.
Analysis Skills - Looking at Word Choice
Looking at a key Reading for UAE skills/Close Reading skill - word choice
Resources include:
- Looking at Nail Varnish names to analyse word choice
- Looking at car names to analyse word choice
- Connotations and shades of meaning
- Analysing words used in passages
Character Study Worksheet
Worksheet that will let pupils demonstrate their knowledge on a character in a novel or short story.
Pupils:
- Draw a picture
- Identify character type
- Identify words to describe them
- List things they say and do
- List key events
Macbeth - William Shakespeare Resources
Resources to help pupils study the play Macbeth.
Resources include:
- Essay plans and sample plans
- Scene by scene PPTs
- Looking at tension and turning point
- Character studies
Writing about character - PEE Poster
Worksheet/poster that lets pupil write about character
They write a statement about the character and back it up with evidence. There is also a space to draw a picture
Setting Word Banks
Set of five setting word banks look at five settings:
- Calm
- Celebration
- Scary
- School
- Water
Othello - William Shakespeare Resources
Resources to help pupils study the play Othello
Resources include:
- Turning Point
- Theme
- Scene studies
- Key Quotes and Essay Plans
My Busconductor - Roger McGough Resources
Resources on the poem My Busconductor by Roger McGough. Pupils will be able to analyse the poem and then write an essay on it.
Resources include:
- Annotation of the poem
- CR Questions
- My Busconductor Bingo
Poetry Detectives Unit
Stand alone workbooklet that pupils can work through as a class or individually. Was used for a class needing cover as well as extenstion work for pupils.
Each day pupils work on a different poem developing their analysis and understanding skills. Pupils explore:
- Rhyme
- Images
- Scots Poetry
- Spooky Poetry
Poetry Detectives Unit of Work
Unit of work allowing pupils to explore different aspects of poetry. Unit contains PPT lessons, poetry and worksheets and a workbooklet to support the work.
Pupils will explore:
- Scots Poetry
- Figures of Speech
- Comparison of Poems
- Types of Poetry
Spooky Poetry Unit of Work
Lesson Plans and resources that allows pupils to explore Spooky poetry.
Activities include:
- Spooky Bingo Cards
- Writing a Monster Poem
- Poetry Detectives - different poems
Shooting Stars - Carol Anne Duffy Resources
Resources to enable pupils to analyse, annotate and write essays on the poem Shooting Stars for Carol Anne Duffy. Resources are tailored for Nat5/Higher class but could be adapted for other curriculum.
Rescources include
- Annotation PPT
- Sample Essay and Plans
- Breakdown of analysing quotes
Poetry Please! Poetry Investigation Unit
Unit of work that allows pupils to explore different aspects of poetry such as: Rhyme and Rhythm, Imagery and Types of Poetry.
It is an active unit where pupils work together to discover and learn about poetry and lets them experience many different poems.
My posthumous advice for my daughter - Caitlin Moran Resources
Resources for pupils to study a non-fiction and develop their understanding and analysis skills. This is based on Caitlin Moran's article where she gives advice to her young daughter.
The two PPTs are similar but the S2 one is simplified for a younger age group. There is also a worksheet where pupils can write down what advice she gives.
All That Glisters - Anne Donovan Short Story Resources
Resources to help pupils study the short story All That Glisters by Anne Donovan. There are various resources that could be used by class and can also be used for homework or extension tasks.
Resources include
- Inference Task
- Assessment Booklet that demonstrates pupils understanding and analysis of the story
- Storyboarding Task
- Exploring the story
Ten Things List Poetry - Ian McMillian Worksheet
Short worksheet looking at two poems by Ian McMillian that look at ten things you could find in different people's pockets.
Pupils answer questions on one poem and then have a writing prompt to write their own.