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Maitland English Language Arts

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I teach S1-S6 in Scotland. I make supported, helpful resources for a wide range of literature and language. My aim is functional resources with a variety of activities, with attractive presentation. I use everything I make in my classroom and I am working hard to engage pupils with my resources.

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I teach S1-S6 in Scotland. I make supported, helpful resources for a wide range of literature and language. My aim is functional resources with a variety of activities, with attractive presentation. I use everything I make in my classroom and I am working hard to engage pupils with my resources.
Higher English Close Reading Strategy Booklet
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Higher English Close Reading Strategy Booklet

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Helpful revision advice and reading strategies for Higher English Analysis & Evaluation. Summarising Main Ideas Questions Link Questions Language Questions Conclusion Question The final comparative question Works really well after teaching each question type individually.
National 6 Higher English Listening Preparation
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National 6 Higher English Listening Preparation

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Link to a very useful TED talk with a set of questions that are modelled on the internal assessment in Listening. Trialled for two years and found to be an excellent preparation for assessment. PowerPoint is a teaching resource with key skills in Purpose/Audience, Language and Main Ideas. It has model answers to go over with pupils and an extra language question. Full talk and transcript can be found on the link.
Higher Close Reading Practice Paper
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Higher Close Reading Practice Paper

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Fully adapted past paper (new Higher style) with complete marking scheme (JET). * PPT models every question type and example answers * PPT includes advice on how to answer final question * Self evaluation tools * Advice and tips on how to answer Higher Close Reading
National 5 RUAE Link Questions
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National 5 RUAE Link Questions

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Two lessons teaching how to answer link questions. Four examples per lesson with a model answer for each text. Two further worksheets with three examples each. Marking scheme for self assessment provided for each one. Supporting teaching and learning for National 5 level learning in English RUAE.
Long Way Down Full Unit
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Long Way Down Full Unit

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15 PPT slides with activities and learning about the novel. Hexagonal thinking, symbolic thinking, tarsia puzzle, starters, quotes, structural analysis. Character autopsy and handouts to match PPTS. Listening Skills Assessment. Personal Writing Task and guide. This was the first time I taught this novel and it was well received by a mixed ability National 4 class.