I am a teacher of English, English Literature, Moving Image Arts - and when I'm really lucky, History as well! I have been teaching in N. Ireland since 2006 and am particularly familiar with the CCEA curriculum from KS3-KS5. I have worked with CCEA for over a decade and have been employed to create resources for KS5 English Literature. I also ran my own Tutoring company and have a real passion for creating user friendly resources.
Contact me at - mcttresourcesni@gmail.com
I am a teacher of English, English Literature, Moving Image Arts - and when I'm really lucky, History as well! I have been teaching in N. Ireland since 2006 and am particularly familiar with the CCEA curriculum from KS3-KS5. I have worked with CCEA for over a decade and have been employed to create resources for KS5 English Literature. I also ran my own Tutoring company and have a real passion for creating user friendly resources.
Contact me at - mcttresourcesni@gmail.com
A booklet offering a thorough introduction to the poems of Seamus Heaney.
Includes:
Blackberry-Picking
Death of a Naturalist
Mid-Term Break
Digging
Follower
Clearances 5
Clearances 3
In the last minutes
Pupil Booklet designed to introduce and consolidate the choice and use of media techniques.
Excellent starter for KS3, to prepare them for Reading Media Texts at GCSE.
Includes:
Types of media
Target audience
Text conventions
Colour
Font
Formatting
Logo
Pictures - literal and metaphorical
Layout
Slogans
Quotations
Headings and subheadings
Captions
Facts and Opinions
Persuasive devices
Also included - a KS3 exam to be used at the end of the unit to assess learning.
Answer booklet available on request at extra cost
You may also be interested in my Unit 1 Bundle:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12446833
Three Student booklet bringing together everything you need to complete CCEA’s GCSE English Unit 4.
Includes:
Task 1 Personal and Creative Writing Student booklet - advice, examples and exercises
Task 2 Comparative Texts Student booklet - advice, LOTs of examples of comparative text, guided exercises, and example responses
Task 3 + 4 Reading Non-Fiction Student booklet - advice, example text response examples and exercises to complete.
Unit 4, Task 1
Student instruction booklet for Unit 4, Task 1: Personal and Creative Writing
Trialled in class as a thorough REVISION booklet. (Even more comprehensive version available in early 2021)
Provides:
• Review of Past Paper topics
• Checklist of topics for Personal Writing
• Student to complete common Personal Writing themes
• Student to complete of more thoughtful Personal Writing themes
• Student to complete quick descriptive practice
• Helpful overview of how to approach Personal and Creative Writing - including how to open and conclude
• Student to complete 11 Personal Writing Topics - short, engaging introductions supplied as an example for how to begin each question theme.
• Example response upleveled - three attempts with three feedback and guidance for approval - students will see the increasing competence as each attempt improves.
• Example creative response ‘Description of place’
• Example creative response - looking at connotation affecting storyline and word choice
• 5 guided Student responses to Creative Images (all sourced via Google Images)
• 8 further Creative Images to be used at teacher’s discretion
• 3 story arc outline tasks supplied to aid response to 3 further creative images
• Personal Writing mat - brings together all writing advice, and example questions.
Unit 4, Task 2
A fully comprehensive student booklet covering a wide range of comparative fiction. Utilising content from the current CCEA publications as well as pre 2010 specification.
Provides:
• Tried and tested Exam Advice and ‘Basics’
• Writer’s Craft
• Example paragraphs
• Language analysis examples
• Full story analysis
• Examples taken from CCEA Textbook, Revision Book and Work Book
• Advice for Character work - including structured comprehension questions
• Advice for Setting and Atmosphere - including accessible questions
• Advice for Tension - including multiple comprehensions
• Multiple single and paired exercises for various areas of writer’s craft
• Annotation of Specimen Comparison provided by CCEA with accompanying tips and example paragraphs.
Unit 4, Tasks 3+4
A complete pupil booklet, with accompanying teacher answer booklet to teach Unit 4, Tasks 3 and 4, Reading Non-Fiction
Tried and tested in the classroom.
Provides:
• Comprehensive and developed list of writer’s craft techniques
• Paragraph layout advice - suggested by CCEA, built upon by writer
• Non-Fiction example articles adapted from Non-Fiction Past Papers, pre 2017 spec, made suitable for new Task 3 and Task 4
• Sample tasks to accompany example articles, guide students to make pertinent comments
• Tasks could be used as practice or for mocks.
• Teacher booklet offers some example answers, and sample paragraphs to be built upon
Student and Teacher Booklets covering a full range of John Donne’s love, death and God-themed poems.
The following poems are analysed in this resource with both a student and a teacher booklet provided FOR EACH poem:
The Flea
The Good-Morrow
The Sun Rising
The Canonization
The Anniversary
A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning
The Ecstasy
The Relic
Elegy XIX: To his Mistress going to bed
Loves Deity
Good Friday 1613: Riding Westward
Holy Sonnet VII: At the round Earth’s
Holy Sonnet X: Death be not Proud
Holy Sonnet XIV: Batter my Heart
Each poem comes with:
A blank Student Booklet
A completed Teacher Booklet
A pdf of Narrative Annotations to explain the poem
A pdf of Poetic Technique Annotations to explain the poem
Also included in this resource:
Pre-Tasks: Timeline of John Donne, specfic themes to research
** John Donne - Blank Poem Booklet** (x14 poems)
John Donne - Context Booklet (x19 pages) Student (blank) and Teacher (completed) booklet
John Donne - Exam Booklet - Past Paper and Theme questions (x11). Guidance on how to write an essay; several helpful tables dividing poems into ‘Love’ and ‘God’ poems; Love topics; God and Death topics and matching poems
John Donne - Essay Planning Booklet (x23 pages)
6.** Love poems** - questions for each poem; language work (x18 pages)
The Flea- sample paragraphs and guided work
John Donne + Love - copy of excellent article (referenced); example essay paragraphs for Love poems; example introductions for Love poems
John Donne + God - notes; three essay plans provided
Also available as part of my full Unit 1 BUNDLE of all 5 tasks.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12446833
A complete pupil booklet covering all aspects of Tasks 3 with help from three CCEA GCSE publications: textbook, revision book and resource booklet.
37-page document
A matching Teacher answer booklet to accompany and aid completion of Student work. All Student work is answered int he teacher booklet.
User and teacher friendly.
Provides:
guidance for what to expect, and how to approach the task
example layout guiding the student through expected responses
activity to aid deduction of implicit and explicit writing
five structured activities to aid the correct choosing of quotations
six structured activities to aid appropriate summarising of the author’s argument
ten exam practice tasks, imitating the correct styling of the exam
inclusion of past papers questions (four to date) and the specimen question
Teacher booklet provides suggestions and example paragraphs for all tasks, including exam practice tasks.
Also available as part of my full Unit 1 BUNDLE of all 5 tasks.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12446833
A complete pupil booklet covering all aspects of Tasks 4 and 5 with help from three CCEA GCSE publications: textbook, revision book and resource booklet.
60+ page Booklet
80+ slide Power Point
Includes:
Two booklets and one PowerPoint
A Student booklet to be completed
A Teacher Answer booklet to assist with completion of student booklet, with student responses, teacher notes and teacher answers.
A Task 5 PowerPoint to assist teaching of Student booklet, with pertinent notes, sample answers and advice
Exam guidance
Worked answers
Reference to CCEA examples - current and past paper
Variety of examples to have pupils cover multiple scenarios
Two booklets covering the character of Candy ‘Of Mice and Men’
Student Booklet - to be completed - 13 pages
Teacher Booklet - with suggested answers - 13 pages
Booklet covers:
Introduction and guidance for how to complete a Character Essay
Sample Paragraph Layout with suggested terminology/phrases
Key words to describe Candy
Key Experiences analysed
Evidence/Quotes - analysed with techniques and explanations
Example paragraphs with clear layout
Area for summarising learning under mnemonic ‘BARSCAP’
FULL BOOKLET with all CHARACTERS will be AVAILABLE SOON
A fun way to introduce poetic techniques, and a chance to form different types of poems.
Aimed at junior KS3, this is an upbeat introduction to poetic techniques and poetic form, covering simile to onomatopoeia, shape poems to noise poems.
A student booklet 25 pages offering an introduction and development of the techniques looked for in both Unit 1 and Unit 4 of the GCSE Language exams.
Accompanied by Teacher booklet 25 pages offering possible answers to assist the teaching of the topic.
Perfect for KS3 student, lower ability GCSE, or as an introduction to Reading Non-Fiction at either Key Stage.
A full range of persuasive language techniques are studied, and used in real contexts, developing the student’s ability to articulate impact in a structured paragraph.
This resource considers both the choice of persuasive technique and the impact it has on the reader, using written and visual examples.
You may also be interested in our similar KS3 introduction student and teacher booklets for Media Texts using CLIF - a useful introduction to Unit 1, Task 5.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12492445
Or our indepth GCSE student booklet, teacher notes and teaching PowerPoint for Unit 1, Tasks 4 + 5
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12393894
Included here:
Formal and Informal
Personal and impersonal
Direct appeal
Endorsements
Figurative language
Puns
Humour and Hyperbole
Facts and Statistics
Lists, clusters, rule of 3
Repetition
Alliteration
Enjoy my free newspaper samples:
Newspaper Frontpage
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-newspaper-front-page-12366705
VERY POPULAR: Sample Article written with the 5 W
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-newspaper-article-example-who-what-when-where-why-12366711
Tabloid + Broadsheet PP
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-newspapers-tabloid-broadsheet-frontpage-12366847
A complete and thorough resource, covering all aspects of Newspapers in a usable and student friendly format.
Includes two booklets: one user-friendly** student booklet**, and one **teacher booklet **with answers filled in
Teacher Booklet
Very user friendly and can be put on the board for pupils to copy from
Student Booklet
A single booklet covering everything from the origin of newspapers to tabloid and broadsheets.
Includes:
Background to Newspapers
Types of newspapers - research
Tabloid vs Broadsheet
Types of story- research
The Front Page -activity
Editing - activity
Parts of an article - research and activity
Headlines - techniques and activity
Facts and Opinion - activity
Bias vs Balance - activity
Choice of language - connotation
How to write an article - activities
Also available as part of Unit 4 Bundle https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-ccea-unit-4-exam-task-2-comparing-texts-12446799
A complete pupil booklet, with accompanying teacher answer booklet to teach Unit 4, Tasks 3 and 4, Reading Non-Fiction
Tried and tested in the classroom.
Provides:
Comprehensive and developed list of writer’s craft techniques
Paragraph layout advice - suggested by CCEA, built upon by writer
Non-Fiction example articles adapted from Non-Fiction Past Papers, pre 2017 spec, made suitable for new Task 3 and Task 4
Sample tasks to accompany example articles, guide students to make pertinent comments
Tasks could be used as practice or for mocks.
Teacher booklet offers some example answers, and sample paragraphs to be built upon
Teacher and Student Booklets
All work to assist with the delivery of the current 12 Heaney and 12 Frost poems specificed for CCEA GCE AS Poetry, AS 1.
Heaney:
Personal Helicon
The Forge
The Peninsula
The Wife’s Tale
Bogland
The Harvest Bow
The Railway Children
The Summer of Lost Rachel
Postscript
‘Had I Not Been Awake’
The Conway Stewart
The Baler
Frost
Into My Own
Mowing
Going for Water
Mending Wall
After Apple Picking
The Road Not Taken
Birches
“Out, Out-”
For Once, Then, Something
Gathering Leaves
Acquainted with the Night
Desert Places
12 page Student Booklet to be completed - ‘Heaney and Frost Introduction Booklet’ - includes information on Assessment Objectives, key literary terms, space for further biographical information, and possible poem pairings for themes.
24 PP Slides - (Image) Visual representation for each poem
Comprehensive 24 page booklet for Student/Teacher to assist learning about/ teaching of Robert Frost poems - notes for each poem detailing information on narrative, context, message, form and structure, language, tone and themes
Comprehensive 20 page booklet for Student/Teacher to assist learning about/ teaching of each Seamus Heaney poems - notes for each poem detailing information on narrative, context, message, form and structure, language, tone and themes
24 pdfs - each providing a fully annotated version of the named poem - annotated to account for choices of language and imagery - all techniques are abbreviated and present in short form, inside a circle. e.g. ‘M’ inside a circle = metaphor, ‘Sib’ = sibilance etc
Checklist for poems for both poets (24 in total - 12 each)
Blank Summary document - for Student revision purposes
This resource contains a lengthy Powerpoint which covers a full range of techniques which should be considered when writing creatively.
The Powerpoint ends with an assessment title, and the success criteria to accompany it.
Although aimed at KS3, this is also useful for weaker KS4 students, or as starters/refreshers at KS4.
The Powerpoint offers:
Eight ten-minute activities to stimulate creative thought
Two slides focussing on verb synonyms in order to up level writing
Six slides looking at connotation, and the consideration that must be taken of our choices
A quick look at onomatopoeia and the implication of choosing animal sounds
Two ‘Picture the Scene’ examples encouraging the use of the studied techniques
Quick looks at: adverbs, boring sentences, syntax arrangement, avoidance of ‘got’, good openers and ‘improve the examples’ opportunity
Assessment title and success criteria.
A complete Unit of work for both student and teacher - engaging and original.
There are many options for close reading comprehensions for “Private Peaceful”, but this unit offers thoughtful, engaging and skill-enhancing work for each chapter. The student is encouraged to critique and explain the development of character; or writer’s craft, creating PEE paragraphs and PETE paragraphs - with the inclusion of TECHNIQUE, among other challenges…
All excepts are copyright of Michael Murpurgo.
In my classroom,** “Private Peaceful”** is taught in tandem with “War Poetry” and there are several occasions when overlap is made - check out my complete Student and Teacher Booklets, as well as some free samples below:
War Poetry Booklets + PP
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12375733
Wildred Owen’s “Dolce” - free
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12366844
Jessie Pope’s “Who’s for the Game” - free
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12366846
“The Target” Essay Analysis
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12506386
Included here:
Chapter 1 - notes and tasks
Chapter 2 - description of mother, example supplied; character analysis of Big Joe - mix and match creation of PETE paragraphs; close analysis of Grandma Wolf using BARSCAP - all with answers.
Chapter 3 - close analysis of entire chapter - close reading, technique spotting and explanations - annotated chapter included - with answers.
Chapter 4 - tasks including PETE development, creation of newspaper article - all with answers and samples
Chapter 5 - tasks including the development of Charlie and Molly’s relationship, creation of Love Letter between them - guidance and sample pupil example provided - with answers.
Chapter 6 - tasks including Big Joe’s disappearance and close analysis of negative and positive atmosphere - how it is created - all with answers
Chapter 7 - tasks including close reading, differentiated work for the Seargant Major’s speech, propaganda work (linked to “War Poetry” resource - all with answers
Chapter 8 - tasks including close reading, scaffolding of PETE paragraphs, BARSCAP analysis of Sergeant Hanley - with answers
Chapter 9 - tasks including reality of life in the trenches - notes and table supplied; PETE paragraph work for Tension; PEE and technique work; links to ‘The Target’ - with answers
Chapter 10 - three options for close analysis - scaffolded and guided analysis using PEE/PETE; a look at colloquial language and Tommo’s changing feelings - with answers
Chapter 11 - thorough questions of the whole chapter - could be used as an assessment - close references to ‘Dulce’; Letter home from Tommo with notes to assist - with answers
Chapter 12 - key questions to aid understanding of what happened and why - looking again at Hanley (add to BARSCAP from Chapter 8); notes to aid creation of the courtroom dialogue - with answers
Chapter 13 + Postscript - analysis of Charlie’s last moments, and questions
This resource has been developed for KS3 as a creative way of looking at genre and the fairy tale genre in particular.
Comes with a 34-page Student booklet to complete, and matching 34-page Teacher booklet complete with answers/suggested answers.
Topics covered:
Genre
Narrative Structure
Stereotypes
Theme
Media
Character
Film making roles
Overview
By using the beloved film ‘Shrek’ as a reference point, pupils are encouraged to develop their understanding of genre both visually and in written form. Narrative structure is touched upon in order to develop an understanding of the variety of narratives available, and particularly looking at the idea of the ‘fractured fairytale’. Stereotypes are looked at, specifically to draw attention to the inversion of type integral to the plot line of ‘Shrek’. A range of non-fiction information is also referenced, looking at the idea of ‘Shrek’ as a media product.
Notes for Parts 1-3; focused class work for Parts 4-8 - with answers.
Teacher Notes
Part 1: Teacher Notes to stimulate writing on the ‘Power of Words’ for Auggie
Part 2: Teacher Notes on Via’s key metaphor and her struggles
Part 3: Teacher Notes on Summer’s key characteristic
Julian: Teacher Notes looking at the some of the presentation his character**
Student Work + Teacher Answers for each section.
Part 4: Divided into two parts: 4a - Adjectives and Key Questions; 4b: Vocabulary work, close reading Q, PEE paragraphs
Part 5: Grammar work, multi-choice, vocabulary work, PEE work
Part 6: Close reading work, multi-choice, vocabulary work, PEE work, Emotions work
Part 7: Vocabulary crossword, multi-choice, PEE work, Chekov’s gun Links
Part 8: First section work only - facts and opinions, research work, close reading, setting etc
After Reading: Book Review and Alphabet Quiz
A simple PowerPoint offering explanation and analysis of Shakespeare’s language, with tips on how to decifer it.
Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth are both referenced, with original language offered, and their modern translation.
Several exercises requiring translation and explanation are also included.
Simple prompt to develop understanding of the character of Kissin’ Kate Barlow, (character from ‘Hole’ by Louis Sacher) by looking at what she says, what she does and what people think of her.
Could lead to more developed PEE paragraphs once completed.
Enjoy my free newspaper samples:
Newspaper Frontpage
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-newspaper-front-page-12366705
VERY POPULAR: Sample Article written with the 5 W
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-newspaper-article-example-who-what-when-where-why-12366711
Or purchase my KS2/KS3 Newspaper booklet
A complete and thorough resource, covering all aspects of Newspapers in a usable and student friendly format, with a booklet for the students, and a matching answered one for the Teacher.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks2-ks3-newspaper-booklet-unit-12366851
Included here:
A PowerPoint looking at the difference between tabloid and broadsheet newspapers, and how the differences are evident in the front page, the headlines and the language used by each.
A variety of front pages are considered – all from the same day – each looking at the same story in their own particular way.
Real life context given to the differing writing styles of real newspapers.
