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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.
Liz Lochhead - 'Poem for My Sister' Poem
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Liz Lochhead - 'Poem for My Sister' 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 2 - Act 1.1
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'Measure for Measure' lesson 2 - Act 1.1

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A lesson originally created for Cambridge A-level studnets but could easily be adapted for other key stages and syllabuses. The lesson explores Act 1 Scene 1 in great detail, considering questions to demonstrate understanding, close language analysis of religious imagery, drama group work exploring hierarchy and power dynamics and and introduction to image clusters within the play.
'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.
Conflict Poetry: 'Dulce Et Decorum Est'
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Conflict Poetry: 'Dulce Et Decorum Est'

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Written for Year 10 students preparing for iGCSE CIE English Literature coursework. This lesson explores the poem 'Dulce Et Decorum Est' in a very engaging and interactive manner. It involves links to video stimulus, creative writing, questions, detailed analysis and example responses. 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!
Conflict Poetry: 'So I was a Coffin' by Gerad Mena
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Conflict Poetry: 'So I was a Coffin' by Gerad Mena

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Written for Year 10 students preparing for iGCSE CIE English Literature coursework. This lesson explores the poem 'So I was a Coffin' in a very engaging and interactive manner. It involves links to video stimulus, info on the Iraq war, active reading and questions for annotation. 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!
'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.
'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.
'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.
'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.
'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.
'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.
'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'.
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!
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.