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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: (8) The Duchess of Malfi - Act 3 Scene 1
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A Level: (8) The Duchess of Malfi - Act 3 Scene 1

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This beautifully detailed and illustrated presentation covers act 3 scene 1 and has proven to be extremely popular with my A level students. This presentation contains 12 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 Poetry: ‘An Easy Passage’ by Julia Copus
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A Level Poetry: ‘An Easy Passage’ by Julia Copus

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Copus’ ‘An Easy Passage’ is a dynamic text that explores the physical and emotional transition between ‘girl’ and ‘woman’. It remains a significant text for our post-modern society. I have taught this text a number of times, and 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 for revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamically illustrated 24 slide PowerPoint lesson contains, a starter activity, a text overview, exploration tasks connected to content, summary and analysis questions connected to language and its devices, questions pertaining to structure and theme, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. No further work is required from the teacher. This is a complete resource. Enjoy!
1984 (14) Themes: The dangers of totalitarianism
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1984 (14) Themes: The dangers of totalitarianism

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This book is so important now! This beautifully illustrated and thoughtfully structured power point lesson explores the dangers of totalitariansim 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.
1984 (17) Book 2 Chapter 5
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1984 (17) Book 2 Chapter 5

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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.
KS4: (9) The Crucible Act 3 Part 1
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KS4: (9) The Crucible Act 3 Part 1

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This presentation is very detailed, and creatively illustrated to appeal to the students. This particular powerpoint contains, a starter activity, recaps on previous learning, has summary and analysis questions in the main body, an extension task and a plenary. All of my presentations have been tested and refined in class.
KS4: (12) The Crucible Act 4 Part 1
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KS4: (12) The Crucible Act 4 Part 1

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This presentation is very detailed, and creatively illustrated to appeal to the students. This particular powerpoint contains, a starter activity, recaps on previous learning, has summary and analysis questions in the main body, an extension task and a plenary. All of my presentations have been tested and refined in class.
A Level Poetry: ‘To My Nine-Year-Old Self’ by Helen Dunmore
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A Level Poetry: ‘To My Nine-Year-Old Self’ by Helen Dunmore

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Dunmore’s ‘To My Nine-Year-Old Self’ is a dynamic text that explores the physical and emotional transitions between ‘girl’ and ‘woman’. It remains a significant text for our post-modern society. I have taught this text a number of times, and 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 for revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamically illustrated 27 slide PowerPoint lesson contains, a starter activity, a text overview, exploration tasks connected to content, summary and analysis questions connected to language and its devices, questions pertaining to structure and theme, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. No further work is required from the teacher. This is a complete resource. Enjoy!
A Level Literature (6): ‘Death of a Salesman’ Act 2 Part 1 – ‘Act 2 Opening’ to ‘Alaska Offer’
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A Level Literature (6): ‘Death of a Salesman’ Act 2 Part 1 – ‘Act 2 Opening’ to ‘Alaska Offer’

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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 (20 slides) provides approximately 2 hours teaching time and includes: a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking task, an extension task connected to critical vocabulary, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
A Level Literature: (11) A Streetcar Named Desire – Scene 10
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A Level Literature: (11) A Streetcar Named Desire – Scene 10

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Tennessee Williams’ classic play explores the toxic side of masculinity, its disregard and abusive nature. In the post-modern world of the ‘Me Too’ movement and the downfall of Jeffrey Epstein, it remains an essential text to study. I have taught this text many times over the last 20 years and I have used this specific resource (revised): to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet/Skype Lessons), as a homework assignment and also as a tool of revision – All have worked well for the students. This dynamically presented 22 slide PowerPoint lesson contains, a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme-tracking exercise, an extension task, a homework assignment and of course, a plenary. This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
A Level Literature (0) Dracula – Introduction to the Text
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A Level Literature (0) Dracula – Introduction to the Text

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Bram Stoker’s masterpiece ‘Dracula’ continues to enjoy worldwide popularity in its many different forms and reboots. This gothic horror text shadows a tragic love story, exploring a number of key themes that remain significant to post-modern audiences. I have taught this text a number of times in the last twenty years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2021) to lead my classroom teaching, as a distance learning material for 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 (26 slides, approximately 2 hours of teaching time) works as an introduction to the text, and focuses on three main areas of exploration: The Life and Works of Bram Stoker The Leading Themes and their Post-Modern Significance The Characterisation of Leading Protagonists and Antagonists within the Text This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
A Level Literature: (3) Beloved Part 1 Chapters 4 and 5
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A Level Literature: (3) Beloved Part 1 Chapters 4 and 5

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Toni Morrison’s ‘Beloved’ remains an essential text to support our understanding of the post-modern dilemmas of racial inequality. I have taught this novel a number of times and have refined this resource at the close of every academic year. It works! I have successfully used this resource to lead my teaching in the classroom, as a homework and distance learning material and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated twenty slide PowerPoint lesson contains a starter activity, a glossary of terms, summary and analysis questions, questions exploring themes, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource that requires no additional labour from the overworked teacher. Approximately two hours of structured classroom work. Enjoy!
A Level Literature: (5) Beloved Part 1 Chapters 8 and 9
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A Level Literature: (5) Beloved Part 1 Chapters 8 and 9

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Toni Morrison’s ‘Beloved’ remains an essential text to support our understanding of the post-modern dilemmas of racial inequality. I have taught this novel a number of times and have refined this resource at the close of every academic year. It works! I have successfully used this resource to lead my teaching in the classroom, as a homework and distance learning material and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated twenty-three slide PowerPoint lesson contains a starter activity, a glossary of terms, summary and analysis questions, questions exploring themes, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource that requires no additional labour from the overworked teacher. Approximately two hours of structured classroom work. Enjoy!
A Level Literature: (7) Beloved Part 1 Chapters 12 and 13
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A Level Literature: (7) Beloved Part 1 Chapters 12 and 13

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Toni Morrison’s ‘Beloved’ remains an essential text to support our understanding of the post-modern dilemmas of racial inequality. I have taught this novel a number of times and have refined this resource at the close of every academic year. It works! I have successfully used this resource to lead my teaching in the classroom, as a homework and distance learning material and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated twenty-one slide PowerPoint lesson contains a starter activity, a glossary of terms, summary and analysis questions, questions exploring themes, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource that requires no additional labour from the overworked teacher. Approximately two hours of structured classroom work. Enjoy!
1984 (11) Book 1 Chapter 8
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1984 (11) Book 1 Chapter 8

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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.
1984 (22) Book 2 Chapter 10
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1984 (22) Book 2 Chapter 10

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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.
1984 (21) Book 2 Chapter 9
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1984 (21) Book 2 Chapter 9

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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.
A Level: The Kite Runner (1) Chapter 1
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A Level: The Kite Runner (1) Chapter 1

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A thorough and complete presentation, beautifully illustrated and engaging for the students. Starter, main body, extension task and plenary. This presentation also includes summary and analysis questions and remains focused towards the AO assessment criteria.
1984 (12) Book 2 Chapter 1
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1984 (12) Book 2 Chapter 1

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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.
A Level: The Kite Runner (3) Chapter 3
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A Level: The Kite Runner (3) Chapter 3

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A thorough and complete presentation, beautifully illustrated and engaging for the students. Starter, main body, extension task and plenary. This presentation also includes summary and analysis questions and remains focused towards the AO assessment criterias.
The Merchant of Venice: (1) Act 1 Scene 1
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The Merchant of Venice: (1) Act 1 Scene 1

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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!