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I'm an outstanding English teacher who has been the bright spark in hundreds of student's eyes for over 10 years! Ready, Steady, Go! provides ready to teach teaching resources for English teachers who are in need of a little extra umph in their lessons.
Checking Out Me History- John Agard
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Checking Out Me History- John Agard

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A full PPT lesson exploring how John Agard uses regular and irregular rhyme scheme to present the significance of social and historical context of the poem. All images have been referenced in note section of each relevant slide Poems: John Agard: AQA website all rights reserved to AQA Paul Laurence Dunbar: Edmund Clarence Stedman, ed. (1833–1908). An American Anthology, 1787–1900. 1900. 1640. Harriet Beecher Stowe
Storm on the Island Heaney- AQA Power and Conflict Poetry
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Storm on the Island Heaney- AQA Power and Conflict Poetry

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Language and structural analysis skills are developed in this lesson. This lesson will target AO1 and AO2: students will develop an informed personal response (AO1) and analyse the form and structure of Storm on the Island. My Year 10 class enjoyed this! Resource links will be on the notes sections at the bottom of each relevant slide.
Charge of the Light Brigade Worksheet
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Charge of the Light Brigade Worksheet

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SEN/Low Ability A worksheet to accompany the study of the poem and prepare students to write an exam style response. Resource includes: - exploding quotations resource - sentence starters using PETAL paragraph structure
Kamikaze by Beatrice Garland
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Kamikaze by Beatrice Garland

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A lesson exploring the meaning of Garland’s poem ‘Kamikaze’ resulting in an extended creative writing response from students. This lesson includes: 1x PPT
Reality of War- Power and Conflict - Exposure, Charge of the Light Brigade & Bayonet Charge
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Reality of War- Power and Conflict - Exposure, Charge of the Light Brigade & Bayonet Charge

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This three lesson series delves into the stark realities of war through the lens of three poignant poems: “Bayonet Charge,” “Charge of the Light Brigade,” and “Exposure.” Each lesson offers an in-depth analysis, highlighting the visceral imagery, emotional depth, and harsh truths of war, culminating in extended responses that encourage deep reflection on the brutal impact of conflict.
Bayonet Charge - Hughes
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Bayonet Charge - Hughes

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This lesson based on “Bayonet Charge” delves into the poem’s analysis, exploring themes of war, fear, and the soldier’s experience. It highlights the poet’s use of imagery, structure, and language to convey the urgency and confusion of battle. Extended responses focus on the poem’s reflection on duty versus survival instincts.
Exposure
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Exposure

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This lesson, PowerPoint presentation delves into the poem Exposure by Wilfred Owen, analysing it’s depiction of World War I, harsh realities. Through detailed poem analysis, it explores themes of natures indifference, the futility of war, and the soldiers suffering. Extended response sections encourage critical, thinking, connecting the poems historical context and Owens poignant critique of the true nature of war.
Charge of the Light Brigade - Tennyson
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Charge of the Light Brigade - Tennyson

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This lesson on “The Charge of the Light Brigade” offers a comprehensive analysis of Tennyson’s poem, highlighting themes of bravery, tragedy, and the futility of war. Through poetic devices, it explores the valiant yet doomed charge of British cavalry during the Crimean War, encouraging extended responses on the conflict between duty and mortality.