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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.
'My Antonia' lesson 11 - a review of Book 2, themes and characters (Cambridge iGCSE)
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'My Antonia' lesson 11 - a review of Book 2, themes and characters (Cambridge iGCSE)

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A lesson planned for a review of Book 2 in the novel (The Hired Girls) and an exploration of the key themes and characters in the novel so far. The full PPT includes the whole lesson with objectives, quotes and quiz questions - 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.
'My Antonia' lesson 10 - the second half of Book 2, and the 'plough' (Cambridge iGCSE)
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'My Antonia' lesson 10 - the second half of Book 2, and the 'plough' (Cambridge iGCSE)

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A lesson planned for the second part of Book 2 in the novel (The Hired Girls) and an exploration of the key literary and language devices and how to use them to achieve greater depth of extract analysis. The full PPT includes the whole lesson with objectives, worksheets, comprehension questions, sample responses for frameworking and active learning of devices - 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.
'My Antonia' lesson 9 - the first half of Book 2 and pathetic fallacy (Cambridge iGCSE)
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'My Antonia' lesson 9 - the first half of Book 2 and pathetic fallacy (Cambridge iGCSE)

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A lesson planned for the first section of Book 2 in the novel (The Hired Girls) and an exploration of pathetic fallacy. The full PPT include the whole lessons with objectives, video clips, creative writing starters, worksheets and comprehension questions - all fully resourced. Planned for Cambridge iGCSE, but could be adapted for other syllabuses and age groups. Please see my other lessons for the same novel.
'Wuthering Heights' lesson 20 - chapters 32, 33 and 34
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'Wuthering Heights' lesson 20 - chapters 32, 33 and 34

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Planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted. This lesson focuses on chapters 32-34 of the novel, considering the use of pathetic fallacy, weather as signifier of events and using literature and language devices to break down close language analysis. The lesson resources include video clips, creative writing starter tasks, discussion questions, active device learning, worksheets and key extracts.
'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.
'My Antonia' lesson 7 and 8 - a review of Book 1, the seasons and symbolism (Cambridge iGCSE)
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'My Antonia' lesson 7 and 8 - a review of Book 1, the seasons and symbolism (Cambridge iGCSE)

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Two lessons planned for a review of Book 1 in the novel (The Shimerdas) and an exploration of the seasons of their effect on/links to key events. The second lesson focuses around an introduction to symbolism and ties in with the previous lesson. The full PPTs include the whole lessons with objectives, worksheets, review questions, sample responses for frame-working and discussion points - 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.
'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.
'Wuthering Heights' lesson 18 - chapters 26, 27, 28, repetitions and Heathcliff as Byronic hero
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'Wuthering Heights' lesson 18 - chapters 26, 27, 28, repetitions and Heathcliff as Byronic hero

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Planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted. This lesson focuses on chapters 26-28 of the novel as well as taking in an in-depth look at repetitions in the novel and why Bronte uses this as a device in the novel. The lesson mainly focus around Heathcliff and to what extent we can read him as merely 'villainous', or whether this reading is problematised by context or the fact that he is Byronic hero. The lesson resources include key quotations, class discussion, example essays, points for reflection and video clips.
'Wuthering Heights' lesson 17 - chapters 20 to 25, key motifs and repetitions
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'Wuthering Heights' lesson 17 - chapters 20 to 25, key motifs and repetitions

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Planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted. This lesson focuses on chapters 20-25 of the novel as well as considering the significance of key motifs of food and letters/learning in these chapters. This is approached by small-group discussion and collaboration and then fed-back whole class. Students then consider chapter 23 and annotate key quotes focusing on their knowledge of key motifs, semantic fields, Cathy 2 and Linton and their links to other characters. Students are asked to consider the repetitions of Cathy/Catherine and Heathcliff/Linton and to analyse a key passage in relation to this. Students finish with considering other key repetitions and resemblances ready for the next lesson.
'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'.
'My Antonia' lesson 4 - chapters 5-7 and close language analysis (Cambridge iGCSE)
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'My Antonia' lesson 4 - chapters 5-7 and close language analysis (Cambridge iGCSE)

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A lesson planned for an exploration of chapters 5 to 7 and an introduction to the format of the exam and close language analysis of an extract. The full PPT includes the whole lesson with objectives, worksheets, example exam questions, sample responses and discussion points - 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.
'My Antonia' lesson 3 - personification in the opening (Cambridge iGCSE)
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'My Antonia' lesson 3 - personification in the opening (Cambridge iGCSE)

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A lesson planned for the identification and discussion of personification and pathetic fallacy in the opening chapters. The lesson explores what these key literal devices mean, key quotation analysis and why they are employed so much in the opening chapters. The full PPT includes the whole lesson with video, 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.
'Wuthering Heights' lesson 12 - chapters 11, 12 and the use of opposition and contrast
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'Wuthering Heights' lesson 12 - chapters 11, 12 and the use of opposition and contrast

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Planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted. This lesson focuses on chapters 11 and 12 as well as taking in an in-depth look at oppositions and contrasts (particularly in regard to Heathcliff and Edgar - but also internally within singular characters), as well as investigating Cathy as a complex character. The lesson uses interactive learning, discussion, video clips, questions and a quote worksheet.
'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.
'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.
'Measure for Measure' lesson 3 - Act 1.2
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'Measure for Measure' lesson 3 - Act 1.2

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A lesson originally created for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted for other key stages and syllabuses. The lesson explores Act 1 Scene 2 in great detail, considering prostitution in the Tudor times, the dramatic balancing of key scenes, and quotation analysis. The PPT lesson is fully annotated for teachers and includes homework, video links and interactive activities.
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.