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 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 wide and varied vocabulary is essential for students at all levels. This small bundle of ‘human beliefs starters’, encourages the students to expand and experiment with new language. Each activity takes about 5-8 minutes to complete and has proved to be a valuable resource that I have used over and over again.
Beliefs Vocabulary:
Nihilism, Capital Punishment, Parenting, Superstition, Faith, Stereotype, Hedonism, Marriage, Justice, Prejudice, Family, Authority.
These are complete resources, with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
Thanthorpe’s ‘A Minor Role’ is a dynamic text that explores the social implications of a long-term chronic illness. 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 25 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!
Flynn’s ‘The Furthest Distances I’ve Travelled’ is a dynamic text that explores the physical and emotional journeys that we make throughout our lives. 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 31 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!
‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is a novel by Harper Lee. It is set in the mid-1930s in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama. The narrative explores good, evil and human dignity within an environment of racial prejudice. 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 (SKYPE lessons, Google Meet), as a homework assignment, and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students.
This dynamic 18 slide PowerPoint lesson includes 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!
Ford’s ‘Giuseppe’ is a dynamic text that explores the darkness of humanity during a time of war. 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 23 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!
‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is a novel by Harper Lee. It is set in the mid-1930s in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama. The narrative explores good, evil and human dignity within an environment of racial prejudice. 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 (SKYPE lessons, Google Meet), as a homework assignment, and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students.
This dynamic 20 slide PowerPoint lesson includes 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!
‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is a novel by Harper Lee. It is set in the mid-1930s in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama. The narrative explores good, evil and human dignity within an environment of racial prejudice. 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 (SKYPE lessons, Google Meet), as a homework assignment, and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students.
This dynamic 18 slide PowerPoint lesson includes 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!
‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is a novel by Harper Lee. It is set in the mid-1930s in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama. The narrative explores good, evil and human dignity within an environment of racial prejudice. 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 (SKYPE lessons, Google Meet), as a homework assignment, and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students.
This dynamic 18 slide PowerPoint lesson includes 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!
‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is a novel by Harper Lee. It is set in the mid-1930s in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama. The narrative explores good, evil and human dignity within an environment of racial prejudice. 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 (SKYPE lessons, Google Meet), as a homework assignment, and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students.
This dynamic 18 slide PowerPoint lesson includes 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!
Arthur Miller’s, ‘A View from a Bridge’, takes place in an Italian/American community, exploring the topic of immigration, discrimination and gender inequality. It remains a significant text for post-modern society. This PowerPoint lesson introduces the students to the overall text through focus on the author, the themes and the characters. I have taught this text many times and have used this specific resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students.
This dynamically illustrated PowerPoint lesson (29 slides) is a complete resource, with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is a novel by Harper Lee. It is set in the mid-1930s in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama. The narrative explores good, evil and human dignity within an environment of racial prejudice. 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 (SKYPE lessons, Google Meet), as a homework assignment, and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students.
This dynamic 17 slide PowerPoint lesson includes 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!
Arthur Miller’s, ‘A View from a Bridge’, takes place in an Italian/American community, exploring the topic of immigration, discrimination and gender inequality. It remains a significant text for post-modern society. This PowerPoint lesson covers ‘Conflict with Catherine’ to ‘Eddie Visits Alfieri’. I have taught this text many times and have used this specific resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students.
This dynamically illustrated PowerPoint lesson (18 slides) includes: a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking slide, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource, with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
Arthur Miller’s, ‘A View from a Bridge’, takes place in an Italian/American community, exploring the topic of immigration, discrimination and gender inequality. It remains a significant text for post-modern society. This PowerPoint lesson covers, ‘Catherine and Adolfo in the Apartment Alone’ to ‘Eddie’s Kiss’. I have taught this text many times and have used this specific resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students.
This dynamically illustrated PowerPoint lesson (19 slides) includes: a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking slide, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource, with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
Arthur Miller’s, ‘A View from a Bridge’, takes place in an Italian/American community, exploring the topic of immigration, discrimination and gender inequality. It remains a significant text for post-modern society. This PowerPoint lesson covers, ‘Eddie’s final Plea’ to ‘The Immigrant Arrest’. I have taught this text many times and have used this specific resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students.
This dynamically illustrated PowerPoint lesson (19 slides) includes: a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking slide, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource, with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
Arthur Miller’s, ‘A View from a Bridge’, takes place in an Italian/American community, exploring the topic of immigration, discrimination and gender inequality. It remains a significant text for post-modern society. I have taught this text many times and have used this specific resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students.
This dynamically illustrated PowerPoint lesson (34 slides) provides a step-by-step guide to essay writing, focusing on the question:
Discuss the significance of the title in Arthur Miller’s, ‘A View from a Bridge’.
This is a complete resource, with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
Arthur Miller’s, ‘A View from a Bridge’, takes place in an Italian/American community, exploring the topic of immigration, discrimination and gender inequality. It remains a significant text for post-modern society. This PowerPoint lesson covers, ‘Eddie’s Death’. I have taught this text many times and have used this specific resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students.
This dynamically illustrated PowerPoint lesson (20 slides) includes: a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking slide, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource, with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
Arthur Miller’s, ‘A View from a Bridge’, takes place in an Italian/American community, exploring the topic of immigration, discrimination and gender inequality. It remains a significant text for post-modern society. I have taught this text many times and have used this specific resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students.
This dynamically illustrated PowerPoint lesson (31 slides) provides a step-by-step guide to essay writing, focusing on the question:
‘Discuss the relationship between Beatrice, Eddie and Catherine. What sort of familial taboos do they break? How does their relationship reflect on the American family in a general sense?’
This is a complete resource, with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
Arthur Miller’s, ‘A View from a Bridge’, takes place in an Italian/American community, exploring the topic of immigration, discrimination and gender inequality. It remains a significant text for post-modern society. This PowerPoint lesson covers, ‘Kissing Rodolfo’ to ‘Arguments with Beatrice’. I have taught this text many times and have used this specific resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students.
This dynamically illustrated PowerPoint lesson (19 slides) includes: a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking slide, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource, with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
Arthur Miller’s, ‘A View from a Bridge’, takes place in an Italian/American community, exploring the topic of immigration, discrimination and gender inequality. It remains a significant text for post-modern society. I have taught this text many times and I have used these specific resources to lead my teaching in class, as distance learning materials and even as tools of revision – all have worked well for the students.
These dynamically illustrated PowerPoint lessons each include: a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking slide, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. These are complete resources, with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
This bundle also includes a ‘End-Term Assessment Lesson and also a Revision Lesson – Guided Essay Writing’ and a lesson on the Characterisation of Eddie Carbone.
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 21 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!
