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I'm currently the head of English and raising standards leader at a secondary school in Birmingham. I'm passionate about my subject and passionate about ensuring that the young people we serve leave education with a high competency in English. Prior to teaching I worked in the radio industry as a presenter for 7 years and so when I became a teacher I enjoyed the opportunity to teach Media studies. You'll find hundreds of English and Media studies resources.

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I'm currently the head of English and raising standards leader at a secondary school in Birmingham. I'm passionate about my subject and passionate about ensuring that the young people we serve leave education with a high competency in English. Prior to teaching I worked in the radio industry as a presenter for 7 years and so when I became a teacher I enjoyed the opportunity to teach Media studies. You'll find hundreds of English and Media studies resources.
AQA English language paper 2 question 3 - Language & quotations  WHAT HOW WHY with structure strip
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AQA English language paper 2 question 3 - Language & quotations WHAT HOW WHY with structure strip

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3 fully differentiated and meticulously planned lessons to explicitly teach AQA English language paper 2 question 3. The lessons start from scratch and provide opportunities for teachers to assess student ability and work out where their areas for development are. Students can then be pointed in the direction of a particular task that will help to plug the gaps in their understanding and climb the mark scheme. Lesson 1 focusses on the selection of judicious evidence Lesson 2 focusses on the effect of language Lesson 3 focusses on language analysis Texts used: 1. Mail online article about a spoilt child 2. 19th century extract from 'Walks in and around London' Differentiation: purple = lower blue = middle yellow = higher Resources provide opportunities to: - read 2 texts - use structure strips to form better analytical paragraphs - select judicious evidence - use the mark scheme - self and peer assess - teacher assess - develop perceptive comments - work on target grade specific tasks - explore how language makes you think, feel etc. - Analyse the effect of language - improve a sample response - grade sample responses
Animal Farm revision bundle  for new specification
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Animal Farm revision bundle for new specification

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A range of resources to support the revision of Animal Farm for new specification 9-1 with reference to the AQA literature paper Included: - character/theme revision - extract to whole practice - how to structure a response - quotations with images - useful for learning quotations - revision guide - useful as a homework project
Creative writing bundle
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Creative writing bundle

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Lessons planned to encourage creative writing using a variety of stimuli. Differentiation: Purple - low Blue - middle Yellow - high Resources for lower ability included
Macbeth GCSE  The complete Knowledge book - lessons for whole play / revision
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Macbeth GCSE The complete Knowledge book - lessons for whole play / revision

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This knowledge book has been created so that students work through it in lessons rather than using an exercise book for all activities. Exercise books are then just used for extended writing. All key knowledge for Macbeth has been pre-determined and this booklet provides that knowledge alongside purposeful activities and tasks for each scene of the play. When complete - students then have a perfect revision guide to use as part of their exam preparation. Included in this knowledge book: 32+ lessons covering every scene a ‘do now’ knowledge retention activity in every lesson a powerpoint with all knowledge quiz answers a big and small question to guide learning and discussion key knowledge including key terminology embedded contextual links as part of ‘extended reading’ an appendix containing scaffolded activities activities that also help students to work on the skills required for the language papers opportunity for students to develop narrative and transactional writing opportunity to develop language paper 1 and 2 skills Also useful for students to use as a revision booklet ahead of GCSE examinations.
Macbeth Act 1
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Macbeth Act 1

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A booklet of lessons to support the teaching of act 1 of Macbeth. Each lesson has a big and small question, provides key terms to support scene exploration and contains a knowledge retention quiz that also tests student knowledge of Power and conflict poetry and A Christmas Carol. A range of activities are included to support students with modelled responses.
Romeo and Juliet the complete knowledge book - whole play resource/scheme - for teaching or revision
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Romeo and Juliet the complete knowledge book - whole play resource/scheme - for teaching or revision

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A knowledge booklet designed for students to use as they study Romeo and Juliet in class. Suitable for KS3 and KS4 GCSE students. Lessons for all scenes and scaffolded activities for students who may need it. All lessons include a ‘do now’ activity that encourages knowledge retention and provide key term definitions to assist reading of scenes. Context is embedded and advanced reading around literary heritage is also provided. Lessons provide opportunity for students to develop and practice: language/structure analysis Narrative writing Writing about view points and perspectives evaluation skills SPaG GCSE literature skills academic writing including creating introductions
AQA English Language Walking Talking Mock booklet and power point
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AQA English Language Walking Talking Mock booklet and power point

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This resource was created as a Walking talking mock to guide students through how to tackle key questions from the AQA language papers. This resource deals with Paper 1 Q4 and 5 Paper 2 Q2,4 and 5 The booklet provides all key knowledge and models as well as space for students to plan and answer questions themselves. The power point guides the WTM.
AQA Language paper 1 resources ideal for remote learning WTM Walking talking mock
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AQA Language paper 1 resources ideal for remote learning WTM Walking talking mock

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These resources (four lessons) guide students how to tackle each of the questions on language paper 1. The extract is taken from ‘The Mist in the mirror.’ Included is a ppt to guide students through the expectations of each question including model answers that would achieve at least a grade 5 and planning strategies for each question. Worksheets are also included which can be uploaded to an online learning platform for students to complete. Worksheets are very user friendly to minimise student difficulty.
The Right Word by Imtiaz Dharker - 4 lessons with pupil booklet and supporting power point
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The Right Word by Imtiaz Dharker - 4 lessons with pupil booklet and supporting power point

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4 complete lessons that guide students through an exploration of ‘The Right Word’ by Imtiaz Dharker. Included is a pupil booklet for students to use as they explore the poem including do now activities, contextual information, knowledge checks, space to analyse the poem as well as planning tables for closer analysis of language and structure. Lesson 1 - context based and what the poem is about Lesson 2 - Explores the repeated ideas, feelings and tone/mood Lesson 3 - Language exploration Lesson 4 - Structure exploration Also included is a power point to guide students through the exploration of the poem.
AQA English language exam revision Walking Talking Mock Nov 18 papers with ppt & student booklet
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AQA English language exam revision Walking Talking Mock Nov 18 papers with ppt & student booklet

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Two walking talking mocks for AQA English language. One booklet and power point for paper 1 and one for paper 2 Includes a student booklets containing model answers which encourage students to achieve thoughtful responses, exam tips and opportunity for students to practice annotation and structuring answers to the questions. These resources uses the November 18 AQA English language inserts. A power point is included to guide students through the mocks including mark schemes.
AQA English Language WTM Section B Writing for paper 1 and paper 2
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AQA English Language WTM Section B Writing for paper 1 and paper 2

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A power point and student work booklet that helps students to understand the requirements of the writing tasks on both AQA language papers as well as develop skills. Included: example stronger and weaker answers exploration of the mark scheme exam hacks and tips opportunity to develop effective descriptions opportunity to structure effective narratives opportunity to structure effective non fiction writing exploration of rhetoric and rhetorical devices effective strategies for planning responses
AQA English Literature 2024 Walking Talking Mock (WTM) with student booklet & teacher power point
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AQA English Literature 2024 Walking Talking Mock (WTM) with student booklet & teacher power point

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A Walking talking mock that uses the AQA examiner feedback from summer 2023 to guide students through a process of planning and then writing answers/essays to the following literature texts: Jekyll and Hyde Romeo and Juliet Unseen poetry An INspector Calls Power point (130 slides) and student work booklet included. This resource focuses on helping students to: plan their response consider the texts chronologically embed context rather than bolt it on at the end consider how themes can be context rather than just Historical events create thesis statements consider the texts as constructs Exam questions used in this resource: Jekyll & Hyde - sympathy for Jekyll Romeo and Juliet - relationships between older and younger characters An Inspector Calls - Selfishness & Sheila as a character who learns lessons Unseen poetry - Autumn poem
Lamb to the Slaughter - perfect for remote learning - inference, evaluation, analysis
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Lamb to the Slaughter - perfect for remote learning - inference, evaluation, analysis

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Four full lessons using ‘Lamb to the slaughter’ by Roald Dahl, that support students in developing their ability in: making inferences evaluating analysing articulating their own perspectives and researching Worksheets have been created that can be easily uploaded to online learning platforms to make remote teaching easier. Students have everything for the lesson in one document and can simply annotate the text and fill in the relevant boxes and tables. Model answers also included.
Unseen poetry walking talking mock (WTM) exam revision with student booklet and power point
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Unseen poetry walking talking mock (WTM) exam revision with student booklet and power point

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A student booklet and teacher power point that takes students through how to answer and revise for the unseen poetry AQA literature question. Model answers included and guidance on how to plan and then structure an academic introduction and essay. Opportunities for students to write their own answers with and without scaffolds. The resource uses two different exam questions.
AQA Language paper 2 resources ideal for remote learning WTM Walking talking mock
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AQA Language paper 2 resources ideal for remote learning WTM Walking talking mock

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These resources (four lessons) guide students how to tackle each of the questions on language paper 2. The paper used is the Summer 2019 paper. Included is a ppt to guide students through the expectations of each question including model answers that would achieve at least a grade 5 and planning strategies for each question. Worksheets are also included which can be uploaded to an online learning platform for students to complete. Worksheets are very user friendly to minimise student difficulty.