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I am an experienced English teacher of both Literature and Language, and also Classical Studies at High School level. You will find text-based resources for novels, poetry, plays and film study in my shop for Years 7 - 13. The resources are generic to the text so are suitable for any curriculum. I am also a passionate believer in effective literacy learning hence the emphasis on phonics resources in my shop.

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I am an experienced English teacher of both Literature and Language, and also Classical Studies at High School level. You will find text-based resources for novels, poetry, plays and film study in my shop for Years 7 - 13. The resources are generic to the text so are suitable for any curriculum. I am also a passionate believer in effective literacy learning hence the emphasis on phonics resources in my shop.
Film Techniques
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Film Techniques

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Bundle pack of posters, flashcards and study questions for studying film / visual media.
Pan's Labyrinth: Connecting the Symbols Revision Activity
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Pan's Labyrinth: Connecting the Symbols Revision Activity

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10 pairs or 20 cards each displaying a symbol or motif from Del Toro’s amazing film, Pan’s Labyrinth. There is space on each flashcard for students to write notes on the symbol depicted. The symbols are designed to be matched up. Additionally, students can then explain their paired choices, showing how Del Toro has both connected and juxtaposed the items / concepts.
Pan's Labyrinth: Structural Activity
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Pan's Labyrinth: Structural Activity

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3 page activity that focuses on the parallel scenes of Vidal’s feast and the Pale Man’s lair. Students are asked to sketch both scenes, noting the detail, dialogue, guests etc., present in each scenes. Discussion / written activity questions are provided asking students to analyse the symbolism present in each scene and how these symbolic elements mirror one another.
'At the Bay' by Katherine Mansfield: Reading Comprehension
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'At the Bay' by Katherine Mansfield: Reading Comprehension

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An extract from Mansfield’s short story, ‘At the Bay’. 4 questions are included with answers. Questions focus on identifying literary techniques and the key difference between how the author establishes an idea and how it is then developed further in the passage. Suitable for KS 3 - 4.
Pan's Labyrinth: Themes
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Pan's Labyrinth: Themes

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2 page PDF document outlining one of the key themes in Del Toro’s work (family). Students are given prompt questions when comparing 2 scenes, meeting Vidal and bonding with Mercedes. This resource is ideal for a close study of two scenes, focusing on the use of foreshadowing and a general revision activity on the movie.
It's For Your Own Good Reading Comprehension Analysis
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It's For Your Own Good Reading Comprehension Analysis

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Extract from ‘It’s for Your Own Good’ (prose) Word document. Accompanying 7 slide Power Point with notes on: The importance of narrative perspective in the extract Symbolism How language is used to reveal the character’s thoughts in the extract. Aimed at KS 3/4 to develop inference skills on the aspects listed above.
'Confusing Words' Match up
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'Confusing Words' Match up

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The classic list of ‘confusing’ words. Can be used as flashcard match ups or as a classroom display. 5 slides (15 words and definitions) Words include: where were we’re wear your you’re here hear there their they’re to too too two
Similar Words Activity
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Similar Words Activity

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25 pairs of word which look similar and / or sound the same. This is an ideal starter activity where students are asked to record the definition of each word and use it in a sentence. I use 1 slide at the start of a lesson but this can be adapted into a workbook to be used independently too.
Formal Letter Writing Resources
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Formal Letter Writing Resources

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12 cards outlining the structure of formal letter writing. This is a perfect activity for students to complete as a cut ‘n’ paste exercise as they will then have the structural process of formal letter writing in their books for future reference. A PDF formal letter template is included. Students need to match the ‘letter’ features to the correct position.
Heaney's poetry PEE match up
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Heaney's poetry PEE match up

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Using Heaney’s Digging and Follower, this activity contains the following: 9 point cards 9 evidence or quote cards 9 analysis cards Students have to to match up the correct point, evidence and analysis cards to form a paragraph. Whilst each paragraph needs developing, this is an ideal activity for students who have studied the poems but need some help organising their ideas into paragraphs.
Farm Puzzles
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Farm Puzzles

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20 letter puzzles. Theme: Farming An ideal resource for helping your early learners with their spelling skills.
Spelling Skills: Insert the missing vowels
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Spelling Skills: Insert the missing vowels

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10 colourful animal landscapes displaying a small collection of animals. This resource helps students to develop their spelling skills, particularly with those tricky vowels : ) Students then have mini word banks to use for a creative writing exercise. PDF document.
Vegetable Domino Game
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Vegetable Domino Game

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Vegetable themed domino cards. 18 cards in total. Designed to help students build spelling awareness and vocabulary. A quick, fun game : )
Fruit Dominoes Game
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Fruit Dominoes Game

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24 cards or 12 pairs to match up. The domino game is designed to be a fun exercise to develop vocabulary and spelling awareness for early learners.
Halloween Domino Game
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Halloween Domino Game

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18 domino cards for Halloween activities. Designed to help students develop their vocabulary / spelling awareness with fun Halloween-themed cards.
Match the animal to its 'verb'
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Match the animal to its 'verb'

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30 animal flashcards to be matched to a ‘verb’ or action associated with each animal. A quick, fun activity for students when you are needing to develop word class knowledge.
Literacy Skills: Cut the Cord Pronoun Game
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Literacy Skills: Cut the Cord Pronoun Game

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Two PDF documents displaying a “string” of pronouns. Students can draw a line between the pronouns or cut them into separate words. A quick, fun activity designed to boost literacy / word class knowledge. Answer sheet included.