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I teach English Literature in the Seychelles and so follow the Cambridge specifications for iGCSE and A-level. I like to chose texts which are a little different for my students, and often this means there are initially very few pre-made resources available online. I try to focus on helping students memorise key quotes and internalise writing structures where possible; thus quotes sheets, 20 in 10s and example essay responses feature very highly in my resources.

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I teach English Literature in the Seychelles and so follow the Cambridge specifications for iGCSE and A-level. I like to chose texts which are a little different for my students, and often this means there are initially very few pre-made resources available online. I try to focus on helping students memorise key quotes and internalise writing structures where possible; thus quotes sheets, 20 in 10s and example essay responses feature very highly in my resources.
'Wuthering Heights' lesson 8 - chapter 7 and the theme of love
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'Wuthering Heights' lesson 8 - chapter 7 and the theme of love

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Planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted. This lesson focuses on chapter 7 and different forms of love. It includes links to several music videos about love and asks students to consider different forms. It then extends this with questions to ask students to consider Cathy and Heathcliff's love and how this manifests itself in the novel.
'The Thought Fox' poem by Ted Hughes
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'The Thought Fox' poem by Ted Hughes

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Activities and full lesson outline for 'The Thought Fox'. The lesson was planned originally for Y9/10 students for unseen poetry, but could easily be adapted. Includes full powerpoint, poem, worksheets and resources.
'My Antonia' revision lesson, example essay and mock paper
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'My Antonia' revision lesson, example essay and mock paper

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A revision lesson and a mock paper for overview of Willa Cather's novel, 'My Antonia'. Included is PPT, resources, key device cards, a sample essay response, and a mock paper (iGCSE standard). Planned for Cambridge iGCSE, but could be adapted for other syllabuses and age groups. Please see my other lessons for the same novel.
Adichie's 'Americanah!' - Lesson 3, chapters 8-13
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Adichie's 'Americanah!' - Lesson 3, chapters 8-13

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Originally planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted for other syllabuses and age ranges. Lesson includes PowerPoint with teacher notes, worksheets and video clips. The lesson considers an introduction to key themes, how to apprioach a general essay question (with example paragraph) as well as a consideration of key events in the chapters. Please see my other lessons for worksheets, quotes etc. on the novel itself.
Conflict Poetry: 'Last Post' by Carol Anne Duffy
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Conflict Poetry: 'Last Post' by Carol Anne Duffy

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Written for Year 10 students preparing for iGCSE CIE English Literature coursework. This lesson explores the poem 'Last Post' in a very engaging and interactive manner. It involves links to video stimulus, thought-provoking card sorts and group questioning activities. The lesson is very active and is part of a SOW on conflict poetry for coursework; please see my other resources for these. I am a new seller and would very much appreciate any feedback!
An Introduction to The Gothic for A-level
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An Introduction to The Gothic for A-level

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Designed as an Introductory lesson for Cambridge A2 specification for ‘Wuthering Heights’, this lesson is general enough to be used as an introduction to any gothic text and can easily be adapted for KS4. The lesson comes with links to music and clips, stations and questions to prompt and guide students and worksheets.
'Wuthering Heights' - lesson 3, chapter 3
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'Wuthering Heights' - lesson 3, chapter 3

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Planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted. This lesson focuses on chapter 3 of the novel and the gothic elements, as well as focusing on the introduction of Cathy and some close language analysis of the window extract. Includes clip from Kate Bush.
Simon Armitage Poem - 'In Our Tenth Year'
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Simon Armitage Poem - 'In Our Tenth Year'

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Planned for the poem from the ‘Poems Deep and Dangerous’ Cambridge iGCSE anthology. PPT with instructions, blank copies of the poems and fun and interactive worksheets and activities are all included. I am a new contributor and would really appreciate any feedback and reviews you could give. Thank you!
Conflict Poetry: 'Out of the Blue' by Simon Armitage
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Conflict Poetry: 'Out of the Blue' by Simon Armitage

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Written for Year 10 students preparing for iGCSE CIE English Literature coursework. This lesson explores the poem 'Out of the Blue' in a very engaging and interactive manner. It involves links to video stimulus, alphabetical starter and detailed questions. The lesson is part of a SOW on conflict poetry for coursework; please see my other resources for these. I am a new seller and would very much appreciate any feedback!
'My Antonia' revision booklet
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'My Antonia' revision booklet

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A revision booklet for Cambridge iGCSE study of 'My Antonia'. Contents include: plot summary, useful websites, notes on key characters, themes and quotes, symbols and motifs, ideas for revision, predicted essay questions, exam mark criteria, notes for a focus on close language and key analytical verbs for general essays.
Seamus Heaney - 'Follower' poem
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Seamus Heaney - 'Follower' poem

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Planned for the poem from the ‘Poems Deep and Dangerous’ Cambridge iGCSE anthology. PPT with instructions, blank copies of the poems and fun and interactive worksheets and activities are all included. I am a new contributor and would really appreciate any feedback and reviews you could give. Thank you!
'Measure for Measure' lesson 7 - Act 3.1
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'Measure for Measure' lesson 7 - Act 3.1

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The lesson explores Act 3.1, considering the role of Isabella and the presentation of women and gender within the play. The lesson includes quotation and criticism for Isabella specifically as well as questions and articles.
Adichie's 'Americanah!' - Lesson 2, chapters 3-7
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Adichie's 'Americanah!' - Lesson 2, chapters 3-7

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Originally planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted for other syllabuses and age ranges. Lesson includes PowerPoint with teacher notes, worksheets and video clips. The lesson considers an introduction to key characters, how to approach passage-based exam questions as well as detailed notes on the chapters. Please see my other lessons for worksheets, quotes etc. on the novel itself.
Tennessee Williams' 'Sweet Bird of Youth' lesson 9 - Act 3
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Tennessee Williams' 'Sweet Bird of Youth' lesson 9 - Act 3

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Fully resourced lesson for exploring Act 3 in ‘Sweet Bird of Youth’. The lesson includes a PPT with notes for lesson plan and focuses on the last scene, essay planning and key themes. There is clear guidance on what the examiner will be looking for, worksheets and detailed teacher notes throughout. Originally planned for a Cambridge International AS group, this could easily be adapted for other syllabuses and age groups. I would really appreciate any feedback.
'Measure for Measure' - lesson 1, context and introduction
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'Measure for Measure' - lesson 1, context and introduction

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This lesson introduces the key context of the play including religion and belief, women, class an status and the monarchy and the Great Chain of Being. Students are introduced to the moral dilemma in a modern context and then encouraged to think about predictions based on the title and images. Students are then asked to work in groups and given extremely detailed context sheets together with websites and questions for research. Groups are responsible for feeding back their research to the rest of the group. Finally, students are given some key themes to discuss how these points might be relevant to the play. Questions, clips and links are all included. Whilst the lesson was originally planned for the A2 Cambridge Syllabus, it could easily be adapted for other key stages and syllabuses.
A2 'Wuthering Heights' Revision Booklet
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A2 'Wuthering Heights' Revision Booklet

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A revision booklet for A2 students. Please see my other resources for quote sheets, symbols and themes etc. which I attach at the back of the booklet. The quote sheet for sale is extensive and covers all the characters as well as setting. Please leave feedback; I'm a new seller.
'Wuthering Heights' lesson 11 - chapter 10 and Heathcliff as beastial
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'Wuthering Heights' lesson 11 - chapter 10 and Heathcliff as beastial

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Planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted. This lesson focuses on chapter 10 as well as looking at how Heathcliff is associated with the gothic and beastial imagery. This was a shorter lesson and planned as the first back after a holiday, so the content is briefer than others in the SOW.