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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.
KS4: The Joy Luck Club COMPLETE: All chapters and all prologues
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KS4: The Joy Luck Club COMPLETE: All chapters and all prologues

20 Resources
These presentations are beautifully illustrated and fully engaging for the students. These presentations contain varying degrees of challenge, to help with our differentiation responsibilities. These powerpoints include a literacy starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task (multiple choice) and a plenary. All my resources have been 'road tested' in class and are reviewed once an academic year.
KS4: (19) The Joy Luck Club - Part 4 Chapter 3
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KS4: (19) The Joy Luck Club - Part 4 Chapter 3

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This presentation is beautifully illustrated and fully engaging for the students. This presentation contains varying degrees of challenge, to help with our differentiation responsibilities. This powerpoint includes a literacy starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task (multiple choice) and a plenary. All my resources have been 'road tested' in class and are reviewed once an academic year.
A Level: (4) Jane Eyre - Chapters 7 and 8
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A Level: (4) Jane Eyre - Chapters 7 and 8

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This 18 slide presentation is beautifully illustrated and very engaging for the students. It contains a key words slide, a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task and a plenary. This presentation has been used successfully many times in class and really captures the beauty and historical context of this novel.
A Level: (13) Jane Eyre - Chapters 25 and 26
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A Level: (13) Jane Eyre - Chapters 25 and 26

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This 19 slide presentation is beautifully illustrated and very engaging for the students. It contains a key words slide, a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task and a plenary. This presentation has been used successfully many times in class and really captures the beauty and historical context of this novel.
A Level: (5) Jane Eyre - Chapters 9 and 10
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A Level: (5) Jane Eyre - Chapters 9 and 10

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This 18 slide presentation is beautifully illustrated and very engaging for the students. It contains a key words slide, a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task and a plenary. This presentation has been used successfully many times in class and really captures the beauty and historical context of this novel.
GCSE English Language: Analysing Quotes (Revision/Testing)
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GCSE English Language: Analysing Quotes (Revision/Testing)

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This 15 slide presentation adds the final polish to the essay writing skills required in the English Language/Literature GCSE by looking at the different ways students can break down and analyse quotes. I have used this powerpoint successfully in class on many occassions and I find it really helps the students to confidently consider the writer's craft.
GCSE English Language: Identifying and Using Personification - Essential Skills (Revision/Testing)
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GCSE English Language: Identifying and Using Personification - Essential Skills (Revision/Testing)

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The powerpoint presentation is beautifully illustrated and very engaging for the students. In the first half of the lesson the meaning and purpose of personfication is explored through a series of structured tasks, in the second half of the lesson the skill of writing with personfication is applied. This presentation contains a starter, media clips, structured tasks, an extension task and a plenary.
The Merchant of Venice: (5) Act 2 Scene 2
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The Merchant of Venice: (5) Act 2 Scene 2

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This beautifully illustrated powerpoint presentation captures the essential learning connected to this text. It is suitable for both A Level, and a top set at GCSE. This presentation is detailed and contains; learning objectives, a starter activity, a scene summary, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task and a plenary. I have run this lesson a number of times and it has always worked successfully, this resource was revised and refined this academic year 2017-2018. Enjoy!
KS4: (4) Heroes By Robert Cormier - Chapter 4
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KS4: (4) Heroes By Robert Cormier - Chapter 4

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This powerpoint presentation is beautifully illustrated and very engaging for the students. Through a series of media clips and structured tasks the students are encouraged to understand the deeper statement the author makes about the term ‘heroes’. This presentation contains a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task and a plenary. I have delivered this novel many times and my resources are always tried and tested in class. Enjoy!
KS4: (12) Heroes By Robert Cormier - Chapter 12
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KS4: (12) Heroes By Robert Cormier - Chapter 12

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This powerpoint presentation is beautifully illustrated and very engaging for the students. Through a series of media clips and structured tasks the students are encouraged to understand the deeper statement the author makes about the term ‘heroes’. This presentation contains a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task and a plenary. I have delivered this novel many times and my resources are always tried and tested in class. Enjoy!
KS4: (11) Heroes By Robert Cormier - Chapter 11
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KS4: (11) Heroes By Robert Cormier - Chapter 11

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This powerpoint presentation is beautifully illustrated and very engaging for the students. Through a series of media clips and structured tasks the students are encouraged to understand the deeper statement the author makes about the term ‘heroes’. This presentation contains a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task and a plenary. I have delivered this novel many times and my resources are always tried and tested in class. Enjoy!
The Complete 'Heroes' By Robert Cormier - 17 powerpoint presentations
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The Complete 'Heroes' By Robert Cormier - 17 powerpoint presentations

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These powerpoint presentations are beautifully illustrated and very engaging for the students. Through a series of media clips and structured tasks the students are encouraged to understand the deeper statement the author makes about the term ‘heroes’ throughout every chapter. These presentations contain a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task and a plenary. I have delivered this novel many times and my resources are always tried and tested in class. Enjoy!
A Level: (1) Julius Caesar By William Shakespeare - Introduction + the theme of Manhood and Honour
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A Level: (1) Julius Caesar By William Shakespeare - Introduction + the theme of Manhood and Honour

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This powerpoint presentation is beautifully illustrated and very engaging for the students. This lesson is designed to empower the exchange of ideas, but more importantly to scaffold and encourage academic writing. I have used this resource many times and find that this play is now particulary meaningful in today's current political environment. This powerpoint presentation contains an historical biography, structured questions around the death of Ceasar and an in-depth exploration of the above theme. Enjoy!
A Level: (3) Julius Caesar By William Shakespeare - Act 1 Scene 2
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A Level: (3) Julius Caesar By William Shakespeare - Act 1 Scene 2

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This beautifully illustrated and engaging powerpoint presentation is aimed at A Level students, and is particularly relevant and engaging in today’s political climate. This resource is designed to get students talking and more importantly, writing academically. I have used this resource many times in a number of different ways: as a lesson resource (obviously), a homework and a revision material – all have worked extremely well for me. This powerpoint presentation contains a starter activity, a key words slide, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task and a plenary. …Beware the Ides of March. Enjoy!
A Level: A Doll's House Act 2 complete 5 x 2 hour lessons
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A Level: A Doll's House Act 2 complete 5 x 2 hour lessons

5 Resources
These power point presentations are beautifully illustrated and detailed, and very engaging for the students. They include a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task and a plenary. I have used these particular resources successfully in my own class as a teaching resource (obviously), as a revision material and also as a homework.
A Level: (1) The Duchess of Malfi - Introduction to the text
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A Level: (1) The Duchess of Malfi - Introduction to the text

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This beautifully detailed 22 slide presentation is both engaging and challenging for A level students. This lesson provides a short biography and overview of the play in the starter section of this powerpoint, in the main body the plays leading themes are explored both traditionally and from a post-modern perspective. Students are empowered to explore Webster’s ideas through structured tasks, guided discussion and academic writing. An excellent bridge into the text.
A Level: A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen: Act 3 Complete - 4 two hour lessons
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A Level: A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen: Act 3 Complete - 4 two hour lessons

4 Resources
These power point presentations are beautifully illustrated and detailed, and very engaging for the students. They includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task and a plenary. I have used these particular resources successfully in my own class as a teaching resource (obviously), as a revision material and also as a homework.
A Level: The Duchess of Malfi Act 1 Complete - 4 individual lessons
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A Level: The Duchess of Malfi Act 1 Complete - 4 individual lessons

4 Resources
These beautifully detailed and illustrated presentations covers act 1 scenes 1-3, and have proven to be extremely popular with my A level students. These presentations endeavour to explore all the key events of act 1. I have used these resources successfully in class, as a revision material and also as a homework assignment – all have worked well for the students. These presentations are structured to work with the A level AOs and have a very strong academic writing focus. These lessons contain a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task and a plenary.
A Level: (2) The Duchess of Malfi - Act 1 Scene 1
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A Level: (2) The Duchess of Malfi - Act 1 Scene 1

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This beautifully detailed and illustrated presentation covers act 1 scene 1, and has proven to be extremely popular with my A level students. This presentation contains 13 slides and endeavours to explore all the key events of the scene. I have used this resource successfully in class, as a revision material and also as a homework assignment – all have worked well for the students. This presentation is structured to work with the A level AOs and has a very strong academic writing focus. This lesson contains a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task and a plenary.
A Level: (5) A Doll's House By Henrik Ibsen Act 1 Part iv - Krogstad (revised)
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A Level: (5) A Doll's House By Henrik Ibsen Act 1 Part iv - Krogstad (revised)

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Ibsen’s ‘Doll’s House’ is structured into three long acts. For the purposes of teaching I have split the acts down into 3-4 parts, this presentation normally provides just over 2 hours of classroom teaching. This power point presentation is beautifully illustrated and detailed, and very engaging for the students. It includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task and a plenary. I have used this particular resource successfully in my own class as a teaching resource (obviously), as a revision material and also as a homework.