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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.
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!
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 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.
Elizabeth Jennings - 'One Flesh' poem
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Elizabeth Jennings - 'One Flesh' 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!
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.
Full Punctuation Overview Lesson
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Full Punctuation Overview Lesson

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A lesson which revisits and revises all the punctuation marks and their uses. Includes fun and interactive activities for each. A great stand-alone, revision, or cover lesson which can be adapted for a wide range of students.
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!
'Wuthering Heights' - lesson 2, chapter 2
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'Wuthering Heights' - lesson 2, chapter 2

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Planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted. This lesson focuses around chapter 2 of the novel and Lockwood as a narrator. The lesson includes close language analysis, the role and function of narrators in prose and seminar style questioning.
'My Antonia' lesson 1 - context (Cambridge iGCSE)
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'My Antonia' lesson 1 - context (Cambridge iGCSE)

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This lesson was designed for the Cambridge iGCSE specification but could easily be adapted for other stages and syllabuses. The lesson is an introduction to Willer Cather's 'My Antonia' and focuses on the context of the novel, including Westward Expansion, the Frontier, the American Dream and immigration. The lesson is interactive in discussion with several sound and video clips and also includes differentiation.
Chris Banks - 'The Gift' Poem
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Chris Banks - 'The Gift' 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!
'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 9 - chapter 8 and the female gothic
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'Wuthering Heights' lesson 9 - chapter 8 and the female gothic

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Planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted. This lesson focuses on chapter 8 as well as taking in an in-depth look at representations of the female gothic. The lesson uses interactive learning, discussion, video clips, questions and extract annotation for consolidation.
John Clare - 'First Love' poem
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John Clare - 'First Love' 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!
'My Antonia' lesson 2 - chapters 1 to 4 (Cambridge iGCSE)
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'My Antonia' lesson 2 - chapters 1 to 4 (Cambridge iGCSE)

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A lesson planned for the introduction of the novel and the opening chapters. The lesson considers the pioneer lifestyle, American expansion and attitudes towards immigrants and key quotation analysis. The full PPT includes the whole lesson with video, art links, objectives, discussion questions and worksheets - all fully resourced and explained in notes for the teacher. 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 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.
'Wuthering Heights' lesson 19 - chapters 29-31
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'Wuthering Heights' lesson 19 - chapters 29-31

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Planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted. This lesson focuses on chapters 29-31 of the novel as well as focusing on the gothic features of the second part of the novel. The lesson resources include sample essays, key vocabulary cards, help with planning, videos and worksheets.