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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 Text Types: Speeches
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GCSE Text Types: Speeches

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At GCSE it is essential that students are able to identify ‘text types’ (genre and its conventions). This dynamic 17 slide PowerPoint presentation explores the genre of ‘speeches’ through a series of video footage clips accompanied with structured thinking and written tasks. I have used this resource in class to lead my teaching, as a homework and distance learning material and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This PowerPoint lesson is designed to support the assessment criteria of AO1, AO2 and AO3. This is a complete lesson representing approximately 2 hours teaching time. All the time-consuming work has been completed for you. Enjoy!
GCSE Prose Study: ‘Young and dyslexic? You’ve got it going on’ by Benjamin Zephaniah
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GCSE Prose Study: ‘Young and dyslexic? You’ve got it going on’ by Benjamin Zephaniah

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‘Young and dyslexic? You’ve got it going on’ by Benjamin Zephaniah stands as an inspirational text that resonates strongly for the adolescent audience. I have used this detailed PowerPoint lesson (23 slides, approximately 3 hours teaching time) to lead my learning in class, as a distance learning material/homework and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated lesson contains a brief author biography, a starter activity, content and narrative questions, language device questions, structure questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. All the time-consuming work has been done for you, this is a complete resource. Enjoy.
GCSE Prose Study: ‘H is for Hawk’ by Helen Macdonald
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GCSE Prose Study: ‘H is for Hawk’ by Helen Macdonald

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‘H is for Hawk’ by Helen Macdonald stands as an inspirational text that resonates strongly for the adolescent audience. I have used this detailed PowerPoint lesson (23 slides, approximately 3 hours teaching time) to lead my learning in class, as a distance learning material/homework and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated lesson contains a brief author biography, a starter activity, content and narrative questions, language device questions, structure questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. All the time-consuming work has been done for you, this is a complete resource. Enjoy.
GCSE Prose Study: 'Beyond the Sky and the Earth: A Journey into Bhutan’ by Jamie Zeppa
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GCSE Prose Study: 'Beyond the Sky and the Earth: A Journey into Bhutan’ by Jamie Zeppa

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'Beyond the Sky and the Earth: A Journey into Bhutan’ by Jamie Zeppa stands as an inspirational text that resonates strongly for the adolescent audience. I have used this detailed PowerPoint lesson (28 slides, approximately 3 hours teaching time) to lead my learning in class, as a distance learning material/homework and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated lesson contains a brief author biography, a starter activity, content and narrative questions, language device questions, structure questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. All the time-consuming work has been done for you, this is a complete resource. Enjoy.
GCSE Prose Study: 'Between a Rock and a Hard Place' by Aron Ralston
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GCSE Prose Study: 'Between a Rock and a Hard Place' by Aron Ralston

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'Between a Rock and a Hard Place’ by Aron Ralston stands as an inspirational text that resonates strongly for the adolescent audience. I have used this detailed PowerPoint lesson (22 slides, approximately 3 hours teaching time) to lead my learning in class, as a distance learning material/homework and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated lesson contains a brief author biography, a starter activity, content and narrative questions, language device questions, structure questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. All the time-consuming work has been done for you, this is a complete resource. Enjoy.
GCSE Prose Study: 'Chinese Cinderella' by Adeline Yen Mah
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GCSE Prose Study: 'Chinese Cinderella' by Adeline Yen Mah

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(From) ‘Chinese Cinderella’ by Adeline Yen Mah stands as an inspirational text that resonates strongly for the adolescent audience. I have used this detailed PowerPoint lesson (27 slides, approximately 3 hours teaching time) to lead my learning in class, as a distance learning material/homework and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated lesson contains a brief author biography, a starter activity, content and narrative questions, language device questions, structure questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. All the time-consuming work has been done for you, this is a complete resource. Enjoy.
IGCSE English Lang (Spec A) Part 2: Paper 2 Section A Poetry and Prose texts (10x3 hour lessons)
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IGCSE English Lang (Spec A) Part 2: Paper 2 Section A Poetry and Prose texts (10x3 hour lessons)

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This bundle contains individual lessons for each of the ten texts included within ‘Part 2: Paper 2 Section A Poetry and Prose’ • Disabled • Out, Out • An Unknown Girl • The Bright Lights of Sarajevo • Still I Rise • The Story of an Hour • The Necklace • Significant Cigarettes • Whistle and I’ll Come to You • Night Every PowerPoint lesson contains approximately 3 hours of class materials and each slide is illustrated beautifully to connect with the learning materials. I have used these detailed PowerPoint lessons to lead my learning in class, as a distance learning materials/homework and even as tools of revision – all have worked well for the students. These beautifully illustrated lessons all contain a brief author biography, a starter activity, content and narrative questions, language device questions, structure questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. All the time-consuming work has been done for you, these are complete resources. Enjoy.
GCSE Poetry: 'Disabled' by Wilfred Owen
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GCSE Poetry: 'Disabled' by Wilfred Owen

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‘Disabled’ by Wilfred Owen remains an inspirational text that resonates strongly for the adolescent audience. I have used this detailed PowerPoint lesson (24 slides, approximately 2-3 hours teaching time) to lead my learning in class, as a distance learning material/homework and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated lesson contains a brief author biography, a starter activity, content and narrative questions, language device questions, structure questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. All the time-consuming work has been done for you, this is a complete resource. Enjoy.
GCSE Prose Study: A Game of Polo with a Headless Goat’ by Emma Levine
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GCSE Prose Study: A Game of Polo with a Headless Goat’ by Emma Levine

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(From) ‘A Game of Polo with a Headless Goat’ by Emma Levine stands as an inspirational text that resonates strongly for the adolescent audience. I have used this detailed PowerPoint lesson (25 slides, approximately 3 hours teaching time) to lead my learning in class, as a distance learning material/homework and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated lesson contains a brief author biography, a starter activity, content and narrative questions, language device questions, structure questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. All the time-consuming work has been done for you, this is a complete resource. Enjoy.
GCSE Prose Study:  'Night' by Alice Munro
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GCSE Prose Study: 'Night' by Alice Munro

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‘Night’ by Alice Munro stands as an inspirational text that resonates strongly for the adolescent audience. I have used this detailed PowerPoint lesson (32 slides, approximately 3 hours teaching time) to lead my learning in class, as a distance learning material/homework and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated lesson contains a brief author biography, a starter activity, content and narrative questions, language device questions, structure questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. All the time-consuming work has been done for you, this is a complete resource. Enjoy.
GCSE Essay Writing Skills: Comparing Two Texts
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GCSE Essay Writing Skills: Comparing Two Texts

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Students are sometimes overwhelmed when comparing two texts. This dynamically illustrated 26 slide PowerPoint lesson provides a framework to comfortably carry the students through this process. Through a series of speaking and listening tasks it builds confidence, ultimately leading to new ideas being expressed in the form of academic writing. I have used this resource in class to lead my teaching, as a tool connected to revision and even as a distance learning material/homework assignment – all have worked well. This is a complete lesson. All the time-consuming work has been done for you. Enjoy!
GCSE Poetry: An Unknown Girl by Moniza Alvi
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GCSE Poetry: An Unknown Girl by Moniza Alvi

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‘An Unknown Girl’ by Moniza Alvi remains an inspirational text that resonates strongly for the adolescent audience. I have used this detailed PowerPoint lesson (25 slides, approximately 2-3 hours teaching time) to lead my learning in class, as a distance learning material/homework and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated lesson contains a brief author biography, a starter activity, content and narrative questions, language device questions, structure questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. All the time-consuming work has been done for you, this is a complete resource. Enjoy.
GCSE Prose Study: 'Whistle and I'll Come to You' (taken from Woman in Black)
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GCSE Prose Study: 'Whistle and I'll Come to You' (taken from Woman in Black)

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‘Whistle and I’ll Come to You’ (from the Woman in Black) by Susan Hill stands as an inspirational text that resonates strongly for the adolescent audience. I have used this detailed PowerPoint lesson (25 slides, approximately 3 hours teaching time) to lead my learning in class, as a distance learning material/homework and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated lesson contains a brief author biography, a starter activity, content and narrative questions, language device questions, structure questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. All the time-consuming work has been done for you, this is a complete resource. Enjoy.
GCSE Prose Study: ‘The Necklace’ by Guy de Maupassant
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GCSE Prose Study: ‘The Necklace’ by Guy de Maupassant

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‘The Necklace’ by Guy de Maupassant stands as an inspirational text that resonates strongly for the adolescent audience. I have used this detailed PowerPoint lesson (29 slides, approximately 3 hours teaching time) to lead my learning in class, as a distance learning material/homework and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated lesson contains a brief author biography, a starter activity, content and narrative questions, language device questions, structure questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. All the time-consuming work has been done for you, this is a complete resource. Enjoy.
GCSE Prose Study: 'Significant Cigarettes' by Rose Tremain
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GCSE Prose Study: 'Significant Cigarettes' by Rose Tremain

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‘Significant Cigarettes’ by Rose Tremain stands as an inspirational text that resonates strongly for the adolescent audience. I have used this detailed PowerPoint lesson (34 slides, approximately 3 hours teaching time) to lead my learning in class, as a distance learning material/homework and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated lesson contains a brief author biography, a starter activity, content and narrative questions, language device questions, structure questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. All the time-consuming work has been done for you, this is a complete resource. Enjoy.
GCSE Prose Study: ‘The Story of an Hour’ by Kate Chopin
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GCSE Prose Study: ‘The Story of an Hour’ by Kate Chopin

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‘The Story of an Hour’ remains an inspirational text that resonates strongly for the adolescent audience. I have used this detailed PowerPoint lesson (32 slides, approximately 3 hours teaching time) to lead my learning in class, as a distance learning material/homework and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated lesson contains a brief author biography, a starter activity, content and narrative questions, language device questions, structure questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. All the time-consuming work has been done for you, this is a complete resource. Enjoy.
GCSE Poetry: 'The Bright Lights of Sarajevo’  by Tony Harrison
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GCSE Poetry: 'The Bright Lights of Sarajevo’ by Tony Harrison

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'The Bright Lights of Sarajevo’ by Tony Harrison remains an inspirational text that resonates strongly for the adolescent audience. I have used this detailed PowerPoint lesson (28 slides, approximately 2 hours teaching time) to lead my learning in class, as a distance learning material/homework and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated lesson contains a brief author biography, a starter activity, content and narrative questions, language device questions, structure questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. All the time-consuming work has been done for you, this is a complete resource. Enjoy.
GCSE Poetry: 'Out Out' by Robert Frost
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GCSE Poetry: 'Out Out' by Robert Frost

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‘Out Out’ by Robert Frost remains an inspirational text that resonates strongly for the adolescent audience. I have used this detailed PowerPoint lesson (22 slides, approximately 2 hours teaching time) to lead my learning in class, as a distance learning material/homework and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated lesson contains a brief author biography, a starter activity, content and narrative questions, language device questions, structure questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. All the time-consuming work has been done for you, this is a complete resource. Enjoy.
GCSE Poetry: 'Still I Rise' by Maya Angelou
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GCSE Poetry: 'Still I Rise' by Maya Angelou

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‘Still I Rise’ by Maya Angelou remains an inspirational text that resonates strongly for the adolescent audience. I have used this detailed PowerPoint lesson (27 slides, approximately 2 hours teaching time) to lead my learning in class, as a distance learning material/homework and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated lesson contains a brief author biography, a starter activity, content and narrative questions, language device questions, structure questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. All the time-consuming work has been done for you, this is a complete resource. Enjoy.
GCSE Poetry: 'Poem at Thirty-Nine by Alice Walker
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GCSE Poetry: 'Poem at Thirty-Nine by Alice Walker

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‘Poem at Thirty-Nine’ by Alice Walker remains an inspirational text that resonates strongly for the adolescent audience. I have used this detailed PowerPoint lesson (22 slides, approximately 2 hours teaching time) to lead my learning in class, as a distance learning material/homework and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated lesson contains a brief author biography, a starter activity, content and narrative questions, language device questions, structure questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. All the time-consuming work has been done for you, this is a complete resource. Enjoy.