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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 'Death of a Salesman' Revision Booklet
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A2 'Death of a Salesman' Revision Booklet

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A revision booklet which I put together for A2 students studying the Cambridge A-level syllabus. Please see my paid resources for quotes, motif sheets and other more personalised revision sheets which I attach at the back of the booklet.
Adichie's 'Americanah!' - Context Lesson
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Adichie's 'Americanah!' - Context Lesson

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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. Please see my other lessons for worksheets, quotes etc. on the novel itself.
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 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.
Key Literary Vocabulary Cards for GCSE
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Key Literary Vocabulary Cards for GCSE

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Vocabulary Cards for GCSE students to help them develop their oral and written responses. Includes examples which can be adjusted for the texts studied. Print them onto card and cut them out. Students can use them on their table and refer to them to improve their responses.
'Measure for Measure' A-level Revision Booklet
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'Measure for Measure' A-level Revision Booklet

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A revision booklet put together for Cambridge A-level students on Shakespeare's 'Measure for Measure'. This resource could be adapted for GCSE or another syllabus. The booklet includes: - detailed act by act plot synopsis - character lists - links and details of useful websites for revision - contextual information - several further reading articles from the British Library and elsewhere - key terms for the exam table - detailed explanatory notes on key themes - key symbols and motifs - key quotes for analysis - a wide range of critical opinions on the text (as required for A2 study) - some example questions - planning an essay template - key analytical vocabulary for essay writing
'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.
'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 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 6 - Act 2.3 and Act 2.4
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'Measure for Measure' lesson 6 - Act 2.3 and Act 2.4

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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 2.3 and Act 2.4, considering scene contrasts, Angelo's inner turmoil and how Shakespeare explores this through language and devices, the use of soliloquy, the power dynamics between Isabella and Angelo and the psychoanalytical approach.
'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.
'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.
'Wuthering Heights' - lesson 1, chapter 1
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'Wuthering Heights' - lesson 1, chapter 1

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Planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted. This lesson leads from an introduction to The Gothic (also available for sale) and introduces the first chapter. The lesson focuses around aspects of love, the importance of setting and how the chapter serves as an opening to the novel (focused around characters, setting, language, themes and voice). The lesson ends with students starting to collate information about their first impressions of Wuthering Heights.
'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'.
'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.
Conflict Poetry: 'Poppies' by Jane Weir
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Conflict Poetry: 'Poppies' by Jane Weir

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Written for Year 10 students preparing for iGCSE CIE English Literature coursework. This lesson explores the poem 'Poppies' in a very engaging and interactive manner. It involves links to video stimulus, creative writing, questions, move-around-the room activities and analysis. 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!