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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.
Patricia McCarthy - 'Football after school' Poem
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Patricia McCarthy - 'Football after school' 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!
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.
'Measure for Measure' lesson 13 and 14 (Act 4.3-4.6)
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'Measure for Measure' lesson 13 and 14 (Act 4.3-4.6)

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These two lessons explores Act 4.3 to 4.6 of the play, considering the use of iambic pentameter, an analysis of key quotes so far, antithesis and key themes. Included in the lesson are worksheets, quotes, videos and full-lesson powerpoints with teacher notes. These lessons were planned for my maternity and so are slightly less interactive than my previous ones (though still detailed and fully-resourced); therefore two lessons have been included here.
'Spies' by Frayn - 5 x fully-resourced revision lessons
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'Spies' by Frayn - 5 x fully-resourced revision lessons

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5 fully-resourced revision lessons for the Cambridge iGCSE specification, including PPTs with teaching prompts, quote banks, example essays, predicted questions, and fun and engaging activities. PLEASE NOTE - Some of these resources are also available to buy without the PPTs and lesson plan, should you wish just to purchase these. As a new seller, I would really appreciate any honest feedback and reviews that you could leave. Thanks!
'Spies' by Michael Frayn - revision materials, quotes, example essays and questions
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'Spies' by Michael Frayn - revision materials, quotes, example essays and questions

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A selection of word documents created for the novel 'Spies' for iGCSE Cambridge syllabus. Could easily be adapted for A-level or other awarding bodies. PLEASE SEE my other resources for the lesson PPTs and plans to go with these resources for £5 (including these resources). I would be really grateful if you could review my resources, if you find them helpful!
iGCSE English Language - introduction to descriptive writing
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iGCSE English Language - introduction to descriptive writing

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Originally written for iGCSE students but could be used and adapted for other syllabus and age range. This lesson is an introduction to descriptive writing and takes students through building a description, using the senses and other literary resources and building this up in stages. Very interactive; including carousel activities, music stations, sweet tasting and extracts from popular fiction for example.
'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.
'Measure for Measure' lesson 4 - Act 1.3 and Act 1.4
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'Measure for Measure' lesson 4 - Act 1.3 and Act 1.4

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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 1.3 and Act 1.4, considering the characteristics of Isabella and the Duke, differing styles of leadership within the play, the use and effect of rhyming couplets and the theme of power as explored in Act 1. The PPT lesson is fully annotated for teachers and includes homework, video links and interactive activities.
'Measure for Measure' lesson 5 - Act 2.1 and Act 2.2
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'Measure for Measure' lesson 5 - Act 2.1 and Act 2.2

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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 2.1 and Act 2.2, considering interpretations of Angelo (breaking down his key speeches), the dynamic between the meeting of Angelo and Isabella (thinking about language analysis and Shakespeare's techniques) and the use of shared lines and soliloqueys.
'My Antonia' lessons 12 and 13 - Lena Lingard and Book 3 (Cambridge iGCSE)
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'My Antonia' lessons 12 and 13 - Lena Lingard and Book 3 (Cambridge iGCSE)

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Two lessons planned for an exploration of Lena Lingard and Book 3. The full PPTs include the whole lessons with objectives, quotes, discussion questions, interactive whole-class activities, videos, exam questions and sample paragraphs - all fully resourced and explained in notes for the teacher. The second lesson is less interactive and was planned to allow my class to catch up with reading and demonstrate their knowledge through written response. 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 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.