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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.
KS3 English Literature (8) Going Solo Chapter 6 ‘Mdisho of the Mwanumwezi’
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KS3 English Literature (8) Going Solo Chapter 6 ‘Mdisho of the Mwanumwezi’

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Roald Dahl’s second autobiography ‘Going Solo’ is a dynamic KS3 text that provides a high number of learning opportunities in both reading, writing and creative tasks. I have taught this text a number of times in the last twenty years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2022) to lead my teaching in class, as a homework assignment and even as a distance learning resource. This dynamically presented 12 slide PowerPoint presentation is most suitable for a year 6 or year 7 mixed ability group. This lesson contains a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
KS3 English Literature (11) Going Solo Chapter 8 ‘Survival’
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KS3 English Literature (11) Going Solo Chapter 8 ‘Survival’

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Roald Dahl’s second autobiography ‘Going Solo’ is a dynamic KS3 text that provides a high number of learning opportunities in both reading, writing and creative tasks. I have taught this text a number of times in the last twenty years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2022) to lead my teaching in class, as a homework assignment and even as a distance learning resource. This dynamically presented 16 slide PowerPoint presentation is most suitable for a year 6 or year 7 mixed ability group. This lesson contains a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
KS3 English Literature (14) Going Solo Chapter 10 ‘The Ammunition Ship’
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KS3 English Literature (14) Going Solo Chapter 10 ‘The Ammunition Ship’

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Roald Dahl’s second autobiography ‘Going Solo’ is a dynamic KS3 text that provides a high number of learning opportunities in both reading, writing and creative tasks. I have taught this text a number of times in the last twenty years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2022) to lead my teaching in class, as a homework assignment and even as a distance learning resource. This dynamically presented 13 slide PowerPoint presentation is most suitable for a year 6 or year 7 mixed ability group. This lesson contains a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
KS3 English Literature (12) Going Solo Chapter 9 ‘First Encounter with a Bandit’
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KS3 English Literature (12) Going Solo Chapter 9 ‘First Encounter with a Bandit’

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Roald Dahl’s second autobiography ‘Going Solo’ is a dynamic KS3 text that provides a high number of learning opportunities in both reading, writing and creative tasks. I have taught this text a number of times in the last twenty years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2022) to lead my teaching in class, as a homework assignment and even as a distance learning resource. This dynamically presented 13 slide PowerPoint presentation is most suitable for a year 6 or year 7 mixed ability group. This lesson contains a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
KS3 English Literature (13) Going Solo – Creative Writing IV
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KS3 English Literature (13) Going Solo – Creative Writing IV

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Roald Dahl’s second autobiography ‘Going Solo’ is a dynamic KS3 text that provides a high number of learning opportunities in both reading, writing and creative tasks. I have taught this text a number of times in the last twenty years, and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2022) to lead my teaching in class, as a homework assignment and even as a distance learning resource. This dynamically presented 15 slide PowerPoint presentation is most suitable for a year 6 or year 7 mixed ability group. This lesson contains a starter activity, reflective questions, structured writing exercises based on personal experiences, discussion and debate tasks, focused listening task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
KS3 English Literature (15) Going Solo Chapter 11 ‘The Battle of Athens’
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KS3 English Literature (15) Going Solo Chapter 11 ‘The Battle of Athens’

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Roald Dahl’s second autobiography ‘Going Solo’ is a dynamic KS3 text that provides a high number of learning opportunities in both reading, writing and creative tasks. I have taught this text a number of times in the last twenty years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2022) to lead my teaching in class, as a homework assignment and even as a distance learning resource. This dynamically presented 11 slide PowerPoint presentation is most suitable for a year 6 or year 7 mixed ability group. This lesson contains a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
KS3 English Literature (16) Going Solo Chapter 12 ‘The Last Day But One’
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KS3 English Literature (16) Going Solo Chapter 12 ‘The Last Day But One’

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Roald Dahl’s second autobiography ‘Going Solo’ is a dynamic KS3 text that provides a high number of learning opportunities in both reading, writing and creative tasks. I have taught this text a number of times in the last twenty years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2022) to lead my teaching in class, as a homework assignment and even as a distance learning resource. This dynamically presented 19 slide PowerPoint presentation is most suitable for a year 6 or year 7 mixed ability group. This lesson contains a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
A Level Poetry: ‘The Gun’ by Vicki Feaver
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A Level Poetry: ‘The Gun’ by Vicki Feaver

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Feaver’s ‘The Gun’ is a dynamic text that explores the typical meaning, the purpose and the post-modern regard for guns. Through this motif, Feaver explores the emotional changes, the concept of power and gender expectations. This text also breaks contemporary liberal taboos connected to hunting. 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 Bundle 2: Chapters 12 – 31 (16x90 minute lessons)
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To Kill a Mockingbird Bundle 2: Chapters 12 – 31 (16x90 minute lessons)

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‘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 these specific resources (revised in 2021) to lead my teaching in class, as distance learning materials (SKYPE lessons, Google Meet), as homework assignments, and even as tools of revision – all have worked well for the students. These dynamic PowerPoint lessons each include a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. These are complete resources with no additional work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
GCSE Literature: (4) ‘A View from a Bridge’ – Act 1 (4 of 7) ‘Catherine’s declaration of love’
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GCSE Literature: (4) ‘A View from a Bridge’ – Act 1 (4 of 7) ‘Catherine’s declaration of love’

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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’s declaration of love’ to ‘Eddie’s growing concerns’. 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 (17 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!
GCSE Literature: (6) ‘A View from a Bridge’ – Act 1 (6 of 7) ‘Eddie Confronts the Cousins'
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GCSE Literature: (6) ‘A View from a Bridge’ – Act 1 (6 of 7) ‘Eddie Confronts the Cousins'

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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, ‘A Disenfranchised Eddie Confronts the Cousins’. 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!
GCSE Literature: (7) ‘A View from a Bridge’ – Act 1 (7 of 7) ‘Paper Doll’ to ‘Chair Lifting’
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GCSE Literature: (7) ‘A View from a Bridge’ – Act 1 (7 of 7) ‘Paper Doll’ to ‘Chair Lifting’

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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, ‘Paper Doll’ to ‘Chair Lifting’. 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!
GCSE Literature: (1) ‘A View from a Bridge’ – Act 1 (1 of 7) ‘The Opening’ to ‘Awaiting the Arrival
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GCSE Literature: (1) ‘A View from a Bridge’ – Act 1 (1 of 7) ‘The Opening’ to ‘Awaiting the Arrival

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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 ‘the opening of the text’ to ‘awaiting the arrival of Beatrice’s cousins’. 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!
GCSE Literature: (3) ‘A View from a Bridge’ – Act 1 (3 of 7) ‘Arriving Cousins’
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GCSE Literature: (3) ‘A View from a Bridge’ – Act 1 (3 of 7) ‘Arriving Cousins’

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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 ‘Arriving Cousins’ to ‘Rodolpho and Catherine’s Cinema Date’. 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!
GCSE Literature: (2) ‘A View from a Bridge’ – Act 1 (2 of 7) ‘Awaiting Cousins’ to ‘Arriving Cousins
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GCSE Literature: (2) ‘A View from a Bridge’ – Act 1 (2 of 7) ‘Awaiting Cousins’ to ‘Arriving Cousins

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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 ‘Awaiting Cousins’ to ‘Arriving Cousins’. 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!
GCSE Literature: ‘A View from a Bridge’ – Act 1 Bundle (9x90 minute lessons)
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GCSE Literature: ‘A View from a Bridge’ – Act 1 Bundle (9x90 minute lessons)

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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. This bundle also includes an ‘Introduction to the Text’ lesson and a ‘Half-Term Assessment Lesson – Guided Essay Writing’. These are complete resources, with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
GCSE Literature: (14) ‘A View from a Bridge’ – Revision Lesson
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GCSE Literature: (14) ‘A View from a Bridge’ – Revision Lesson

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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 (30 slides) provides discussion tasks, textual analysis tasks, a quiz and an academic writing task. This is a complete resource, with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
GCSE Literature: (15) ‘A View from a Bridge’ – The Characterisation of Eddie Carbone
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GCSE Literature: (15) ‘A View from a Bridge’ – The Characterisation of Eddie Carbone

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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 explores the characterisation of Eddie Carbone. 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, characterisation questions, textual analysis tasks, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource, with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!
A Level Literature: (1) A Streetcar Named Desire – Scene 1
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A Level Literature: (1) A Streetcar Named Desire – Scene 1

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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 27 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) A Streetcar Named Desire – Introduction to the Text
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A Level Literature: (0) A Streetcar Named Desire – Introduction to the Text

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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 24 slide PowerPoint lesson provides a detailed and engaging exploration into the text through the following areas: • The life and work of Tennessee Williams. • The leading themes within ‘Streetcar’ and their post-modern interpretations. • The characterisation of the leading personalities within the play. This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher. Enjoy!