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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.
Jekyll and Hyde revision scheme with extract booklet, differentiated activities and structure strips
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Jekyll and Hyde revision scheme with extract booklet, differentiated activities and structure strips

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A revision scheme of work on Jekyll and Hyde for the 9-1 English literature course. The scheme follows an extract booklet of 10 key extracts with lots of differentiated tasks for students to complete based on each one. The scheme allows students to revise the text and apply the necessary skills for the exam. Also included: structure strips sample exam questions extract booklet work sheets including tension graphs peer/self assessment sticker template
Teaching and Learning handbook
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Teaching and Learning handbook

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A teaching and learning handbook that outlines the following areas: Contents Knowledge Rich Curriculum Planning a great lesson The non-negotiables Feedback and assessment Horsforth Extended Learning CPD Princilpes of instruction Quality assurance Teacher files Teaching and Learning group
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.
Edgar Allan Poe Short stories 19th century literature KS3 Gothic horror
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Edgar Allan Poe Short stories 19th century literature KS3 Gothic horror

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Resources to support the teaching of Edgar Allan Poe short stories. (Gothic literature) Lessons are numbered for ease of use. Short stories resourced: - Masque of the red death - The pit and the pendulum - The tell tale heart Resources provide opportunities for students to: - write imaginatively - analyse language - develop speaking and listening skills - explore context - black death - explore structure
Lyrical ballad Goody Blake and Harry Gill - Key stage 3
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Lyrical ballad Goody Blake and Harry Gill - Key stage 3

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A series of lessons exploring the lyrical ballad ‘Goody Blake and Harry Gill’ for Key stage 3. In these lessons students will: summarise differences analyse use of language write a persuasive letter explore the context of lyrical ballads develop inference skills
Non Fiction Writing Complete Unit  knowledge/work book on Topical Issues Differentiated
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Non Fiction Writing Complete Unit knowledge/work book on Topical Issues Differentiated

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This is a complete 6 week unit on Non Fiction Writing using topical issues. Students work through a booklet which contains all extracts and activities. There is also an accompanying power point presentation. Students will explore the following speeches, letters and articles: Boris Johnson - Lockdown Marcus Rashford - free school meals Greta Thunberg - climate change David Attenborough - climate change Lilly Allen - Refugee crisis Bukayo Saka - Racism in football Martin Luther King - Racism Emma Watson - gender equality Malala - 16th birthday speech Hands not hate article in response to homophobic attacks As students progress through the unit they will explore rhetoric and how effective non fiction writing is structured and work on building their own piece of writing. The unit culminates with speaking and listening. The booklet also contains scaffolds for students who may need support in accessing the unit.
Staff CPD journal template - professional development
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Staff CPD journal template - professional development

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A CPD journal template. The idea behind this is to front load a term/half term with the relevant reading that will be the basis for CPD to allow staff to read and engage ahead of a CPD session. The reading included is based around the school priorities and ensures that CPD is research based. Space is provided for staff to reflect on each CPD session and prioritise their actions.
A Christmas Carol Revision. Structuring an academic essay with introduction
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A Christmas Carol Revision. Structuring an academic essay with introduction

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3 lessons designed to revise with students how to write an academic essay including introduction. The first lesson models to students The second lesson is a ‘we do’ lesson where, with teacher support, students structure an answer to a new A Christmas Carol question. The third lesson is designed to be an assessment where students answer a third question independently. Three sample assessments included
Power and conflict poetry revision - structuring an academic essay
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Power and conflict poetry revision - structuring an academic essay

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A series of lessons following the I do, we do, you do structure that guides students through how to write an academic response to the GCSE exam question on Power and conflict poetry. Students are guided through: how to tackle the question how to plan their response how to write an effective introduction how to structure an academic essay Three exam questions included for students to work on.
Jekyll and Hyde walking talking mock (WTM) with student booklet and teacher power point
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Jekyll and Hyde walking talking mock (WTM) with student booklet and teacher power point

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A student booklet and teacher power point that takes students through how to answer and revise for the Jekyll and Hyde 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.
An Inspector Calls walking talking mock (WTM) exam revision with student booklet and power point
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An Inspector Calls 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 ‘An Inspector Calls’ AQA literature question. Model answers included and guidance on how to plan and then structure an academic introduction and essay. Guidance is differentiated for character questions and theme questions. Opportunities for students to write their own answers with and without scaffolds. The resource uses two different exam questions.
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.
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.
English homework / revision Language focus - understanding, analysing, grammar 9 pages of activities
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English homework / revision Language focus - understanding, analysing, grammar 9 pages of activities

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9 pages of revision activities that would be useful for preparation for assessments, as homework activities or as in class intervention. Revision activities included: knowledge matching activity word class practice using an extract figurative language matching activity & practice using language rhetorical language matching activity & practice using language Ethos, logos, pathos revision (Aristotelian triad) Understanding - practice using short extracts to elicit information Three language analysis revision activities that begin scaffolded Grammar revision with focus on 'there, their. they’re and apostrophes
AQA Romeo and Juliet 2024 Walking Talking Mock (WTM) with student booklet & teacher power point
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AQA Romeo and Juliet 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 in response to Romeo and Juliet. Power point (42 slides) and student work booklet included. This resource focuses on helping students to: plan their response consider the text 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 question used in this resource: relationships between older and younger characters Model answers included.