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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.
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 6 - chapter 6, the sublime and setting
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'Wuthering Heights' lesson 6 - chapter 6, the sublime and setting

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Planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted. This lesson focuses on chapter 6 and the key concept of the sublime. The lesson uses several video clips to help illustrate the importance of nature and setting on the text and ends by asking students to consolidate their learning into an essay-styled response.
'Wuthering Heights' lesson 16 - chapters 17, 18, 19 and entrapment and imprisonment
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'Wuthering Heights' lesson 16 - chapters 17, 18, 19 and entrapment and imprisonment

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Planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted. This lesson focuses on chapters 17-19 of the novel as well as taking in an in-depth look at imprisonment and entrapment. The lesson resources include quotes, critical opinions, an example essay question and framing for an essay. The end of the lesson also considers how to look for less obvious semantic links for the 'A grade'.
'Small Island' revision booklet for AS English Language
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'Small Island' revision booklet for AS English Language

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Originally written for AS Literature students of Cambridge, this revision booklet includes plot summary, discussion of the structure, notes on key symbols/motifs, character quotes, key devices and sample essay questions (as well as a sample response). There is space in the back for students to make detailed notes on key themes.
'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.
Matthew Arnold 'To Marguerite' poem
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Matthew Arnold 'To Marguerite' 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!
'Americanah' Revision Booklet
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'Americanah' Revision Booklet

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A revision booklet put together for my A2 class which includes key quotes for different characters, themes, symbolism, quotes from critics, a plot summary, past and predicted essay questions, key terms and websites.
Adichie's 'Americanah!' - Lesson 9, the characterisation of Ifemelu
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Adichie's 'Americanah!' - Lesson 9, the characterisation of Ifemelu

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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 the development of Ifemelu including key quotes and criticism. Please see my other lessons for worksheets, quotes etc. on the novel itself.
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.
Merchant of Venice Revision Resources iGCSE
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Merchant of Venice Revision Resources iGCSE

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Revision resources for the Cambridge GCSE specification. Resources include quotations, example essays, sample mock questions, context about Elizabethan women and worksheets. Can be adapted for other syllabuses and key stages.
An Introduction to War Poetry
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An Introduction to War Poetry

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Written for Year 10 students preparing for iGCSE CIE English Literature Coursework. This lesson explores what 'conflict' is and how students perceive it. It involves lots of group discussion, individual contemplation and stimulation from pictures and poems as a starting point for student understanding on the theme. The lesson is very active and leads onto lessons which each focus on different conflict poems; please see my other resources for these. I am a new seller and would very much appreciate any feedback!
'Wuthering Heights' - lesson 4, opening structure and Lockwood as romantic hero
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'Wuthering Heights' - lesson 4, opening structure and Lockwood as romantic hero

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Planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted. This lesson focuses on the opening chapters of the novel, paying particular attention to narrative structure and points of view (using creative writing and other extracts from novels as a way into this discussion). The lesson then moves onto Lockwood's impression of himself as romantic hero and ends with reading of chapter 4. A clip of Indiana Jones is included to demonstrate conventions of the heroic.
'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.
'My Antonia' lessons 5 and 6 - chapters 8-19 and key characters (Cambridge iGCSE)
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'My Antonia' lessons 5 and 6 - chapters 8-19 and key characters (Cambridge iGCSE)

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This sale includes two separate lessons covering the second half of Book 1 for 'My Antonia'. My class struggled with the first lesson a little as their character analysis skills were weaker than I predicted, thus the second lesson builds from the first with a little more structured support. The full PPTs include the whole lessons with objectives, worksheets, quotes, extracts for analysis and key discussion points. Planned for Cambridge iGCSE, but could be adapted for other syllabuses and age groups. Please see my other lessons for the same novel.