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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: (16) Much Ado About Nothing Act 5 Scene 3
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KS4: (16) Much Ado About Nothing Act 5 Scene 3

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This powerpoint presentation is beautifully illustrated and engaging for the students. Each powerpoint is constructed with a starter, key words and phrases, a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an extension task and a PEE writing task, plus a plenary. This presentation focuses clearly on one scene and touches upon the prominent theme within the starter activity. It is aimed clearly at KS4, but can so easily be adapted up or down the key stages. All of my resources have been run in class and are revised and updated on a yearly basis.
KS4: (13) Much Ado About Nothing Act 4 Scene 2
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KS4: (13) Much Ado About Nothing Act 4 Scene 2

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This powerpoint presentation is beautifully illustrated and engaging for the students. Each powerpoint is constructed with a starter, key words and phrases, a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an extension task and a PEE writing task, plus a plenary. This presentation focuses clearly on one scene and touches upon the prominent theme within the starter activity. It is aimed clearly at KS4, but can so easily be adapted up or down the key stages. All of my resources have been run in class and are revised and updated on a yearly basis.
A Level Literature: (6) ‘Twelfth Night’ – Act 2 Scene 4
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A Level Literature: (6) ‘Twelfth Night’ – Act 2 Scene 4

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William Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’ is a fast-paced romantic comedy with several interwoven plots of romance, mistaken identities and practical jokes. I have taught this text many times in the last 20 years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2020): to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material/homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamically presented 17 slide PowerPoint lesson provides: a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
A Level Literature: (14) ‘Twelfth Night’ – Act 5 Scene 1
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A Level Literature: (14) ‘Twelfth Night’ – Act 5 Scene 1

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William Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’ is a fast-paced romantic comedy with several interwoven plots of romance, mistaken identities and practical jokes. I have taught this text many times in the last 20 years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2020): to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material/homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamically presented 24 slide PowerPoint lesson provides: a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
A Level Literature: (15) ‘Twelfth Night’ – Assessment: Guided Essay Writing
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A Level Literature: (15) ‘Twelfth Night’ – Assessment: Guided Essay Writing

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William Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’ is a fast-paced romantic comedy with several interwoven plots of romance, mistaken identities and practical jokes. I have taught this text many times in the last 20 years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2020): to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material/homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This dynamically presented 32 slide PowerPoint lesson provides a step-by-step guide in answering the question: How does Shakespeare portray the theme of love through the romantic relationships of the characters? This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
A Level Literature: (14) A Streetcar Named Desire – The Characterisation of Stella Kowalski
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A Level Literature: (14) A Streetcar Named Desire – The Characterisation of Stella Kowalski

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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 17 slide PowerPoint lesson contains, a starter activity, structured characterisation tasks, textual analysis tasks, 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 (10) ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ Act 5 Scene 2
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A Level Literature (10) ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ Act 5 Scene 2

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William Shakespeare’s ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ remains a significant text in a post-modern world, where the prosecutions of Harvey Weinstein and Jeffrey Epstein have shed fresh light onto gender inequality and sexual abuse. I have taught this text many times and have used this specific resource to lead my teaching in the classroom, as a distance learning/homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully engaging 20 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, theme tracking questions, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource (approximately 2-3 hours teaching time) that requires no additional labour from the overworked teacher. Enjoy.
A Level Literature (9) ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ Act 4 Scene 5 and Act 5 Scene 1
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A Level Literature (9) ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ Act 4 Scene 5 and Act 5 Scene 1

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William Shakespeare’s ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ remains a significant text in a post-modern world, where the prosecutions of Harvey Weinstein and Jeffrey Epstein have shed fresh light onto gender inequality and sexual abuse. I have taught this text many times and have used this specific resource to lead my teaching in the classroom, as a distance learning/homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully engaging 24 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, theme tracking questions, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource (approximately 2-3 hours teaching time) that requires no additional labour from the overworked teacher. Enjoy.
A Level Literature (11) ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ – The Characterisation of Katherine
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A Level Literature (11) ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ – The Characterisation of Katherine

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William Shakespeare’s ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ remains a significant text in a post-modern world, where the prosecutions of Harvey Weinstein and Jeffrey Epstein have shed fresh light onto gender inequality and sexual abuse. I have taught this text many times and have used this specific resource to lead my teaching in the classroom, as a distance learning/homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully engaging 17 slide PowerPoint lesson focuses on the characterisation of Katherine through a series of structured discussions and written tasks. This is a complete resource (approximately 2 hours teaching time) that requires no additional labour from the teacher. Enjoy.
A Level Literature (7) ‘Wuthering Heights’ – Chapters 13 and 14
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A Level Literature (7) ‘Wuthering Heights’ – Chapters 13 and 14

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Emily Bronte’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ is the enduring story of love, obsession and vengeance. It remains an enduring text having enjoyed many adaptions to theatre and film. I have taught this text many times and have used this specific resource to lead my teaching in the classroom, as a distance learning/homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully engaging 19 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, theme tracking questions, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource (approximately 2-3 hours teaching time) that requires no additional labour from the teacher. Enjoy!
A Level Literature (4) ‘Wuthering Heights’ – Chapters 8 and 9
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A Level Literature (4) ‘Wuthering Heights’ – Chapters 8 and 9

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Emily Bronte’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ is the enduring story of love, obsession and vengeance. It remains an enduring text having enjoyed many adaptions to theatre and film. I have taught this text many times and have used this specific resource to lead my teaching in the classroom, as a distance learning/homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully engaging 23 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, theme tracking questions, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource (approximately 2-3 hours teaching time) that requires no additional labour from the teacher. Enjoy!
A Level Literature (11) ‘Wuthering Heights’ – Chapters 18 and 19
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A Level Literature (11) ‘Wuthering Heights’ – Chapters 18 and 19

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Emily Bronte’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ is the enduring story of love, obsession and vengeance. It remains an enduring text having enjoyed many adaptions to theatre and film. I have taught this text many times and have used this specific resource to lead my teaching in the classroom, as a distance learning/homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully engaging 22 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, theme tracking questions, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource (approximately 2-3 hours teaching time) that requires no additional labour from the teacher. Enjoy!
A Level Literature (16) ‘Wuthering Heights’ – Chapters 28 and 29
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A Level Literature (16) ‘Wuthering Heights’ – Chapters 28 and 29

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Emily Bronte’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ is the enduring story of love, obsession and vengeance. It remains an enduring text having enjoyed many adaptions to theatre and film. I have taught this text many times and have used this specific resource to lead my teaching in the classroom, as a distance learning/homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully engaging 22 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, theme tracking questions, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource (approximately 2-3 hours teaching time) that requires no additional labour from the teacher. Enjoy!
KS4 Poetry: (1) A Poison Tree  By William Blake
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KS4 Poetry: (1) A Poison Tree By William Blake

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A well detailed and illustrated presentation, extremely engaging for the students. Presentation contains questions connected to content, language and structure, plus a micro essay task. The presentation is structured with a starter, main body, extension task and plenary.
KS4 Poetry: (10) War Photographer By Carole Satyamurti
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KS4 Poetry: (10) War Photographer By Carole Satyamurti

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A well detailed and illustrated presentation, extremely engaging for the students. Presentation contains questions connected to content, language and structure, plus a micro essay task. The presentation is structured with a starter, main body, extension task and plenary.
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: Hyperbole and Understatement - Essential Skills (Testing/Revision)
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GCSE English Language: Hyperbole and Understatement - Essential Skills (Testing/Revision)

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This colourful and engaging powerpoint presentation asks through a series of structured tasks - What is ‘hyperbole’ and what is ‘understatement’? What is the purpose of these two terms? What potential effects can these writing techniques have upon the audience? I have found this lesson particulary helpful in my own class, for identifying language techniques in texts and to support student's writing to persuade/describe skills.
GCSE English Language: Irony - Understanding and Applying - Critical Skills (Revision/Testing)
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GCSE English Language: Irony - Understanding and Applying - Critical Skills (Revision/Testing)

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This colourful and insightful powerpoint presentation covers the three main areas of irony through a series of structured tasks. The students are challenged to identify irony in key texts and then invited to write ironically. This key skill has helped students identify the purpose and craft of the writer. Ironically this lesson has worked extremely well in the past. Enjoy!
KS4: (15) Heroes By Robert Cormier - Chapter 15
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KS4: (15) Heroes By Robert Cormier - Chapter 15

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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: (13) Heroes By Robert Cormier - Chapter 13
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KS4: (13) Heroes By Robert Cormier - Chapter 13

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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!