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Flynn's Educational Grotto

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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.
A Level: (14) Pride and Prejudice - Chapters 34, 35 and 36
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A Level: (14) Pride and Prejudice - Chapters 34, 35 and 36

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This landmark text is extremely relevant in today’s post-modern society. This A level power point lesson explores the meaning within chapters 34, 35 and 36. With the AOs firmly in mind it opens the purpose of Austen’s work through structured tasks and academic writing. Extremely colourful and extremely engaging for the students. I have taught this text many times and have used this particular resource to lead the learning in class, as a revision tool and also as a homework – all have worked well for the students. This power point lesson contains a starter activity, a recap on previous learning, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task and a plenary. I tend to provide roughly about two hours classwork per presentation, this way the teacher can shave it down or use it for independent study time. Enjoy – everything is taken care of!
A Level: (22) Pride and Prejudice - Chapters 58, 59, 60 and 61
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A Level: (22) Pride and Prejudice - Chapters 58, 59, 60 and 61

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This landmark text is extremely relevant in today’s post-modern society. This A level power point lesson explores the meaning within chapters 58, 59, 60 and 61. With the AOs firmly in mind it opens the purpose of Austen’s work through structured tasks and academic writing. Extremely colourful and extremely engaging for the students. I have taught this text many times and have used this particular resource to lead the learning in class, as a revision tool and also as a homework – all have worked well for the students. This power point lesson contains a starter activity, a recap on previous learning, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task and a plenary. I tend to provide roughly about two hours classwork per presentation, this way the teacher can shave it down or use it for independent study time. Enjoy – everything is taken care of!
A Level: Heart of Darkness - Introduction to the Text
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A Level: Heart of Darkness - Introduction to the Text

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Joseph Conrad’s ‘Heart of Darkness’ was of course adapted by Francis Ford Coppola into the iconic ‘Apocalpyse Now’, often leaving this landmark text sometimes ignored. This chilling work (ahead of its time) questions the hollowness of civilisation and the truly barbaric nature of the British Empire’s campaign of colonialism. This framed novel contains three parts, split down into subsections for study. This power point lesson introduces the students to the text through the author and his work, the key themes in the novel and exploration into the novels’ key characters. All slides are beautifully illustrated and very engaging for the students. I have taught this text for the last five years and I have used this resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material and as a tool of revision. This is a complete resource that has completed all of the difficult work for teachers. Enjoy!
The Complete Heart of Darkness (12x90 minute lessons)
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The Complete Heart of Darkness (12x90 minute lessons)

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Joseph Conrad’s ‘Heart of Darkness’ was of course adapted by Francis Ford Coppola into the iconic ‘Apocalypse Now’, often leaving this landmark text sometimes ignored. This chilling work (ahead of its time) questions the hollowness of civilisation and the truly barbaric nature of the British Empire’s campaign of colonialism. This framed novel contains three parts, split down into subsections for study. These power point lessons cover the entire novel, with each lesson containing a starter activity, a glossary of terms, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. All slides are beautifully illustrated and very engaging for the students. I have taught this text for the last five years and I have used this resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material and as a tool of revision. These are very complete resources, all of the difficult work for teachers. Enjoy!
Heart of Darkness Part 2 (3 Individual 90 minute Lessons)
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Heart of Darkness Part 2 (3 Individual 90 minute Lessons)

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Joseph Conrad’s ‘Heart of Darkness’ was of course adapted by Francis Ford Coppola into the iconic ‘Apocalypse Now’, often leaving this landmark text sometimes ignored. This chilling work (ahead of its time) questions the hollowness of civilisation and the truly barbaric nature of the British Empire’s campaign of colonialism. This framed novel contains three parts, split down into subsections for study. These power point lessons focus on part 2 and each lesson contains a starter activity, a glossary of terms, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. All slides are beautifully illustrated and very engaging for the students. I have taught this text for the last five years and I have used these resources to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material and as a tool of revision. These are complete resources that have completed all of the difficult work for teachers. Enjoy!
A Level: (0) The Stranger by Albert Camus - Introduction to the Text
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A Level: (0) The Stranger by Albert Camus - Introduction to the Text

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Albert Camus’ masterpiece, ‘The Stranger’ is brought to life with colourful and engaging slides. In this introductory lesson the main themes of the text are explored, the key characters and their motivation are also explored. The author’s craft and his philosophical ideas are challenged and explored too, empowering the students with new levels of commentary. I have taught this text many times over the last seventeen years. I have used this particular resource as a lead teaching material in class, as a distant learning material/homework and as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students.
A Level: (1) The Stranger by Albert Camus - Book 1 Chapter 1
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A Level: (1) The Stranger by Albert Camus - Book 1 Chapter 1

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Albert Camus’ masterpiece, ‘The Stranger’ is brought to life with colourful and engaging slides. The author’s craft and his philosophical ideas are challenged and explored, empowering new levels of commentary. I have taught this text many times over the last seventeen years. I have used this particular resource as a lead teaching material in class, as a distant learning material/homework and as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This power point lesson contains a starter material, a recap on previous learning, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource that will save you time. Enjoy!
A Level: (2) The Stranger by Albert Camus - Book 1 Chapter 2
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A Level: (2) The Stranger by Albert Camus - Book 1 Chapter 2

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Albert Camus’ masterpiece, ‘The Stranger’ is brought to life with colourful and engaging slides. The author’s craft and his philosophical ideas are challenged and explored, empowering new levels of commentary. I have taught this text many times over the last seventeen years. I have used this particular resource as a lead teaching material in class, as a distant learning material/homework and as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This power point lesson contains a starter material, a recap on previous learning, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource that will save you time. Enjoy!
The Explorer's Daughter:  International GCSE English Language (Spec A) Paper 1 Section A
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The Explorer's Daughter: International GCSE English Language (Spec A) Paper 1 Section A

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This resource is connected to The Explorers Daughter by Kari Herbert– 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!
KS4: Writing Structured Responses - Star Wars Style
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KS4: Writing Structured Responses - Star Wars Style

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Sometimes it’s all about taking an old idea and up-cycling it! This incredibly popular resource delivers structured writing in a dynamic and fun way using the theme of Star Wars as a canvas - suitable for years 8, 9 and 10. This powerpoint lesson contains 38 slides and can be comfortably used over a 3 lessons. (3 hours) Structured writing exercises, media clips and discussion. The students have adored this in my classes. This is a very complete resource, Enjoy!
Passage to Africa: International GCSE English Language (Spec A) Paper 1 Section A: Non-fic
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Passage to Africa: International GCSE English Language (Spec A) Paper 1 Section A: Non-fic

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This resource is connected to Passage to Africa By George Alagiah– 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 Othello (5) Act 2 Scene 2
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A Level Othello (5) Act 2 Scene 2

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William Shakespeare’s Othello is brought wonderfully to life with these colourfully illustrated and wonderfully detailed slides. This resource has been fully road tested in my own classes and refined in 2019. I have used this resource to lead my teaching in class, as a homework assignment/distance learning material and even a tool of revision – All have worked well for the students. This power point lesson contains the following elements; a starter activity, a glossary of terms, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource, enjoy!
KS4 Tempest: (4) Act 2 Scene 2 (revised)
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KS4 Tempest: (4) Act 2 Scene 2 (revised)

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William Shakespeare’s Tempest is brought beautifully to life in the thoughtfully illustrated slides. I have used this particular resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material/homework and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This is a complete KS4 resource, although I have used it with slight modifications at KS3. This power point lesson contains a glossary of terms, a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. Enjoy!
A Level Othello Acts 1 and 2 - 7 x 90 minute lessons
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A Level Othello Acts 1 and 2 - 7 x 90 minute lessons

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William Shakespeare’s Othello is brought wonderfully to life with these colourfully illustrated and wonderfully detailed lessons. These resources have been fully road tested in my own classes and refined in 2019. I have used these resources to lead my teaching in class, as homework assignments/distance learning materials and even as tools of revision – All have worked well for the students. These power point lessons contain the following elements; a starter activity, a glossary of terms, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. These are complete resources, enjoy!
A Level Othello (16) Revision Essay Writing
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A Level Othello (16) Revision Essay Writing

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This power point lesson helps the students work through an essay question. I have used it successfully as a tool of revision Essay Question: Othello is often called a tragic hero. Discuss his heroic qualities as well as his flaws which lead to his demise (1,500 words)
KS4 Tempest: (7) Act 3 Scene 3 (revised)
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KS4 Tempest: (7) Act 3 Scene 3 (revised)

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William Shakespeare’s Tempest is brought beautifully to life in the thoughtfully illustrated slides. I have used this particular resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material/homework and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This is a complete KS4 resource, although I have used it with slight modifications at KS3. This power point lesson contains a glossary of terms, a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. Enjoy!
A Level Literature (9): ‘Never Let Me Go’ Half-Term Assessment �� Guided Essay Writing
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A Level Literature (9): ‘Never Let Me Go’ Half-Term Assessment – Guided Essay Writing

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‘Never Let Me Go’ by Kazuo Ishiguro explores an enduring love that battles a hopeless situation. Using the canvas of cloning, Ishiguro explores the moral, spiritual and legal debates connected to the creation of life. In our fractured post-modern world, this text remains both significant and essential. I have taught this text a number of times in recent years, and have used this specific resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning resource (SKYPE Lessons), as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamically illustrated PowerPoint lesson (23 slides) provides a step-by-step guide to essay writing, focusing on the question: ‘How do the “fantasies” that Kathy and her friends imagine at Hailsham compare with those they imagine as young adults?’ This is a complete resource, with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
A Level Literature (5): ‘Death of a Salesman’ Assessment Act 1 – Guided Essay Writing
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A Level Literature (5): ‘Death of a Salesman’ Assessment Act 1 – Guided Essay Writing

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Arthur Miller’s tragic tale of a working man’s professional and emotional decline, explores the concept of a failed American Dream, and continues to entertain audiences worldwide in both film and theatre. In our post-modern political and social fields of conflict and change, it remains a significant text. I have taught this play many times over the last 20 years. I have used this specific resource (revised in 2021) to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet/SKYPE lessons), as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamically illustrated PowerPoint lesson (23 slides) provides a step-by-step guide to essay writing, focusing on the question: ‘Death of a Salesman’ is one of the foundational texts exploring the American dream. How is Miller overwhelmingly cynical on the topic? This is a complete resource, with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!