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A frontline teacher with 18 years sharp end experience, currently based in Valencia. This shop specialises in literature and language resources but also offers a generous selection ESL resources. All of my resources are road tested in my own classes and refined/polished at the end of the academic year.

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A frontline teacher with 18 years sharp end experience, currently based in Valencia. This shop specialises in literature and language resources but also offers a generous selection ESL resources. All of my resources are road tested in my own classes and refined/polished at the end of the academic year.
GCSE Poetry: ‘Loves Dog’ by Jen Hadfield
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GCSE Poetry: ‘Loves Dog’ by Jen Hadfield

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‘Loves Dog’ by Jen Hadfield is a dynamic poem that explores the gifts and curses of a romantic relationship. I have taught this text a number of times and have used this specific (revised) resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet lessons), as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated 18 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, a glossary of terms, a brief author biography, content-language-structure questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher, enjoy!
GCSE Poetry: ‘One Flesh’ by Elizabeth Jenning
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GCSE Poetry: ‘One Flesh’ by Elizabeth Jenning

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‘One Flesh’ by Elizabeth Jenning is a dynamic poem that explores the ebbing death of love and affection in established relationships. I have taught this text a number of times and have used this specific (revised) resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet lessons), as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated 18 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, a brief author biography, content-language-structure questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher, enjoy!
GCSE Poetry: ‘The Man he Killed’ by Thomas Hardy
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GCSE Poetry: ‘The Man he Killed’ by Thomas Hardy

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‘The Man he Killed’ by Thomas Hardy is a dynamic poem that explores the desensitizing effects that a military career has upon a soldier. I have taught this text a number of times and have used this specific (revised) resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet lessons), as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated 20 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, a brief author biography, content-language-structure questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher, enjoy!
GCSE Poetry: ‘Tissue’ by Imitiaz Dharker
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GCSE Poetry: ‘Tissue’ by Imitiaz Dharker

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‘Tissue’ by Imitiaz Dharker is a complex poem that explores the fragility and strength of life. I have taught this text a number of times and have used this specific (revised) resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet lessons), as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated 26 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, a brief author biography, content-language-structure questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher, enjoy!
GCSE Poetry: ‘Poppies’ by Jane Weir
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GCSE Poetry: ‘Poppies’ by Jane Weir

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‘Poppies’ by Jane Weir is a dynamic poem that explores the crumbling emotions of a mother waving a son goodbye to military service. I have taught this text a number of times and have used this specific (revised) resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet lessons), as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated 21 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, a brief author biography, content-language-structure questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher, enjoy!
GCSE Poetry: ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ by Alfred Lord Tennyson
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GCSE Poetry: ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ by Alfred Lord Tennyson

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‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ by Alfred Lord Tennyson is a complex poem that explores the bravery and patriotism of soldiers. I have taught this text a number of times and have used this specific (revised) resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet lessons), as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated 22 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, a brief author biography, content-language-structure questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher, enjoy!
GCSE Poetry: ‘The Destruction of Sennacherib’ by Lord Byron
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GCSE Poetry: ‘The Destruction of Sennacherib’ by Lord Byron

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‘The Destruction of Sennacherib’ by Lord Byron is a complex poem that explores the historical battle and fall of Sennacherib. I have taught this text a number of times and have used this specific (revised) resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet lessons), as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated 23 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, a brief author biography, content-language-structure questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher, enjoy!
GCSE Poetry: ‘What Were They Like?’ by Denise Levertov
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GCSE Poetry: ‘What Were They Like?’ by Denise Levertov

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‘What Were They Like?’ by Denise Levertov is a complex poem that explores the aftermath of war upon the people and its culture. I have taught this text a number of times and have used this specific (revised) resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet lessons), as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated 21 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, a brief author biography, content-language-structure questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher, enjoy!
GCSE Poetry: ‘When we two Parted’ by Lord Byron
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GCSE Poetry: ‘When we two Parted’ by Lord Byron

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‘When we two Parted’ by Lord Byron is a complex poem that explores the emergence of bitterness and regret after the finish of a romantic relationship. I have taught this text a number of times and have used this specific (revised) resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet lessons), as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated 21 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, a brief author biography, content-language-structure questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher, enjoy!
GCSE Poetry: ‘Cousin Kate’ by Christina Rossetti
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GCSE Poetry: ‘Cousin Kate’ by Christina Rossetti

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‘Cousin Kate’ by Christina Rossetti is a dynamic poem that explores sexuality inequality between the sexes. I have taught this text a number of times and have used this specific (revised) resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet lessons), as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated 21 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, a brief author biography, content-language-structure questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher, enjoy!
GCSE English Literature: (0) Of Mice and Men – Introduction to the Text
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GCSE English Literature: (0) Of Mice and Men – Introduction to the Text

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John Steinbeck’s classic text, ‘Of Mice and Men’ recounts the hardships and sacrifices of two migrant workers during the Great Depression. This classic tale focuses predominantly on the themes of friendship and loneliness, and the short-comings of the Great American Dream. I have taught this text many times in the last 18 years and I have used this specific resource (revised) to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet), as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamically structured and illustrated PowerPoint lesson includes: an assessment criteria slide, a starter activity, author context slides, exploring key themes slides, exploring characterisation slides, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
GCSE English Literature: (5) Of Mice and Men – The Characterisation of Curley
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GCSE English Literature: (5) Of Mice and Men – The Characterisation of Curley

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John Steinbeck’s classic text, ‘Of Mice and Men’ recounts the hardships and sacrifices of two migrant workers during the Great Depression. This classic tale focuses predominantly on the themes of friendship and loneliness, and the short-comings of the Great American Dream. I have taught this text many times in the last 18 years and I have used this specific resource (revised) to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet), as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamically structured and illustrated PowerPoint lesson explores the characterisation of Curley through a series of written and discussion tasks. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
GCSE English Literature: (9) Of Mice and Men – The Characterisation of Curley’s Wife
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GCSE English Literature: (9) Of Mice and Men – The Characterisation of Curley’s Wife

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John Steinbeck’s classic text, ‘Of Mice and Men’ recounts the hardships and sacrifices of two migrant workers during the Great Depression. This classic tale focuses predominantly on the themes of friendship and loneliness, and the short-comings of the Great American Dream. I have taught this text many times in the last 18 years and I have used this specific resource (revised) to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet), as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamically structured and illustrated PowerPoint lesson explores the characterisation of Curley’s Wife through a series of written and discussion tasks. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
A Level: (8) The Handmaids Tale - Chapters 15 and 16
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A Level: (8) The Handmaids Tale - Chapters 15 and 16

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This extensive presentation covers two chapters. It is beautifully illustrated and very engaging for the students. This presentation is structured with a starter, a reading task, summary and analysis questions, a structured writing/essay writing task (PEACE Paragraph, Point, Evidence, Audience Cross Reference and Evaluation) an extension task and a plenary. It has been created with the A level A0s in mind and aims to explore academic writing and thought. All materials have been used in my own classes and refined/reviewed once an academic year.
A Level: (7) The Handmaids Tale - Chapters 13 and 14
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A Level: (7) The Handmaids Tale - Chapters 13 and 14

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This extensive presentation covers two chapters. It is beautifully illustrated and very engaging for the students. This presentation is structured with a starter, a reading task, summary and analysis questions, a structured writing/essay writing task (PEACE Paragraph, Point, Evidence, Audience Cross Reference and Evaluation) an extension task and a plenary. It has been created with the A level A0s in mind and aims to explore academic writing and thought. All materials have been used in my own classes and refined/reviewed once an academic year.
1984: Book 1 Chapter 1 (2)
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1984: Book 1 Chapter 1 (2)

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This book is so important now! This beautifully illustrated and thoughtfully structured power point lesson explores all the key events of this chapter through structured tasks and academic writing. I have taught this novel many times and thoroughly enjoy seeing the student’s eyes open to the bigger world around them. I have used this resource successfully in my own class to lead my teaching, as a homework assignment and also as a tool of revision – all have worked well. This power point lesson contains a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task and a plenary.
Explorers or boys messing about? International GCSE English Language (Spec A) Paper 1
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Explorers or boys messing about? International GCSE English Language (Spec A) Paper 1

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This resource is connected to Explorers or boys messing about? Either way, the taxpayer gets the rescue bill by Steven Morris– the text insert from the anthology (International GCSE English Language (Specification A) Paper 1 Section A Non-fiction texts) This is a complete resource, with every slide being differentiated. All slides are illustrated beautifully and very engaging for the students. I have used this resource in class to lead my teaching, also as a homework assignment and this year as a tool of revision. This power point lesson contains; a starter activity, an author bio slide, a context of the work slide, summary and analysis questions through textual analysis, an academic writing task, an extension task and a homework. Enjoy!
A Level: (1) The Handmaids Tale - Chapters 1 and 2
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A Level: (1) The Handmaids Tale - Chapters 1 and 2

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This extensive presentation covers two chapters. It is beautifully illustrated and very engaging for the students. This presentation is structured with a starter, a reading task, summary and analysis questions, a structured writing/essay writing task (PEACE Paragraph, Point, Evidence, Audience Cross Reference and Evaluation) an extension task and a plenary. It has been created with the A level A0s in mind and aims to explore academic writing and thought. All materials have been used in my own classes and refined/reviewed once an academic year.
A Level: (5) The Handmaids Tale - Chapters 9 and 10
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A Level: (5) The Handmaids Tale - Chapters 9 and 10

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This extensive presentation covers two chapters. It is beautifully illustrated and very engaging for the students. This presentation is structured with a starter, a reading task, summary and analysis questions, a structured writing/essay writing task (PEACE Paragraph, Point, Evidence, Audience Cross Reference and Evaluation) an extension task and a plenary. It has been created with the A level A0s in mind and aims to explore academic writing and thought. All materials have been used in my own classes and refined/reviewed once an academic year.
The Danger of a Single Story: International GCSE English Language (Spec A) Paper 1 Sect A
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The Danger of a Single Story: International GCSE English Language (Spec A) Paper 1 Sect A

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This resource is connected to The Danger of a Single Story by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie – the text insert from the anthology (International GCSE English Language (Specification A) Paper 1 Section A Non-fiction texts) This is a complete resource, with every slide being differentiated. All slides are illustrated beautifully and very engaging for the students. I have used this resource in class to lead my teaching, also as a homework assignment and this year as a tool of revision. This power point lesson contains; a starter activity, an author bio slide, a context of the work slide, summary and analysis questions through textual analysis, an academic writing task, an extension task and a homework. Enjoy!