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I work as part of a dedicated team of professionals within a department who strive to deliver highly engaging and informative English lessons day in, day out. As adults, we are constantly looking back on school as the best days of our lives and I make it my mission to ensure that every students' experience is as good as it can possibly be. My aim is to ease the ever burdening work-load that teachers currently have to face, equipping them with outstanding resources that are ready to go!

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I work as part of a dedicated team of professionals within a department who strive to deliver highly engaging and informative English lessons day in, day out. As adults, we are constantly looking back on school as the best days of our lives and I make it my mission to ensure that every students' experience is as good as it can possibly be. My aim is to ease the ever burdening work-load that teachers currently have to face, equipping them with outstanding resources that are ready to go!
AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict - Writing Tasks
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AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict - Writing Tasks

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This PowerPoint is perfect for revision. It supports creative writing whilst embedding a knowledge and understanding of the poems from the Power and Conflict Cluster using quotes as inspiration.. The PowerPoint encourages: Accuracy in Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Punctuation variety: move beyond full stops and commas Sentence variety: simple, compound, complex Ambitious vocabulary: thesaurus use is encouraged Sophisticated writer’s techniques: metaphor, personification, rhetorical techniques
Exploring Connotations - English
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Exploring Connotations - English

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Effective sheet used to break down the steps for exploring the connotations of words and exploring alternative viewpoints. Excellent for those studying at AQA English Language GCSE or to be used with higher ability KS3 classes. Can be used as part of a literacy mat, as a poster or as a standalone worksheet to help students reach the next level.
Villains - Introduction/ Archetypes
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Villains - Introduction/ Archetypes

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This is a thorough resource with over 40 slides which will stretch across multiple lessons. The presentation introduces the concept of the SoW as well as as giving the students and opportunity to develop their own independent thinking skills and vocabulary. The students begin to consider what a villain is, their characteristics and then are given an opportunity to create their own. The lesson comes complete with extension tasks, a range of activities and engaging plenaries to consolidate knowledge. Videos have been embedded into the presentation to reinforce archetypal features.
AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict - The Power of Nature Bundle + 1 FREE LESSON
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AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict - The Power of Nature Bundle + 1 FREE LESSON

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An outstanding compilation of lessons on: London Ozymandias Storm on the Island The Prelude + FREE EXPOSURE LESSON Assessment Objectives linked to the New AQA English Literature Specification. Each presentation will last 2/3 lessons and includes: Visually engaging slides Starters Extension tasks Think, Pair and Share Opportunities Contextual Information A reading of the poem Stanza by Stanza analysis Unfamiliar Vocabulary - Imagery Grid Exploration of form, structure, language, effect and contrasting ideas within the poem Questions for understanding Longer Essay Question Relevant and engaging plenary to consolidate the students' learning A must have for anyone looking to teach the AQA Power and Conflict Cluster.
Romeo and Juliet - Oxymoron Lesson
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Romeo and Juliet - Oxymoron Lesson

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An outstanding lesson which introduces the concept of oxymoron within Romeo and Juliet. This lesson is visually engaging and deploys a range of activities to appeal to all types of learners. The lesson comes complete with extensions and differentiation for weaker abilities. It also has key definitions, evidence of student work modeled as well as a range of writing activities which focus on developing language analysis. There is also an enjoyable plenary which helps to consolidate knowledge.
Gothic Literature - The Tell Tale Heart - Edgar Allen Poe
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Gothic Literature - The Tell Tale Heart - Edgar Allen Poe

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This double lesson looks at exploring Gothic conventions within Edgar Allen Poe's classic short story. To explore Gothic conventions. To expand our Gothic vocabulary. To understand how Edgar Allan Poe creates an atmosphere of horror and tension in ‘The Tell Tale Heart’. The double lesson includes: Starter Definition Vocabulary of the Gothic Visual Stimuli Key Questions About the author
A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens - Complete Presentation - AQA New Specification
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A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens - Complete Presentation - AQA New Specification

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A complete PowerPoint presentation with over 200 slides. Complete with 'A Christmas Carol' text. This is an outstanding and engaging resource for anyone looking to teach 'A Christmas Carol' without the planning. PowerPoint includes: Engaging Starters Activities Character Analysis Context Assessment Peer Assessment Imagery Analysis Summaries Plenaries Guided Reading Exploration of key terminology. The AO's are linked the new AQA GCSE.
Porphyria's Lover - Robert Browning - AQA Poetry - Love and Relationships
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Porphyria's Lover - Robert Browning - AQA Poetry - Love and Relationships

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Porphyria's Lover - Robert Browning - AQA Poetry - Love and Relationships An outstanding and engaging lesson on Browning's 'Porphyria's Lover' Assessment Objectives linked to the New AQA English Literature Specification. This presentation will last 2/3 lessons and includes: Visually engaging slides Starter Extension tasks Think, Pair and Share Opportunities Contextual Information on the author and the history of 'Porphyria's Lover'. A reading of the poem Video In depth stanza by stanza analysis using colour coding system. Exploration of form, structure and language Questions for understanding Relevant and engaging plenary to consolidate the students' learning Structure Meaning Imagery Language Effect A must have for anyone looking to teach 'Porphyria's Lover'.
Checking Out Me History - John Agard - AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict
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Checking Out Me History - John Agard - AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict

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An outstanding and engaging lesson on 'Checking Out Me History' Assessment Objectives linked to the New AQA English Literature Specification. This presentation will last 2/3 lessons and includes: Visually engaging slides Starter Extension tasks Think, Pair and Share Opportunities Contextual Information on the author and the history of the poem. A reading of the poem A video from the author In depth stanza by stanza analysis using colour coding system. Exploration of form, structure, language and more Questions for understanding Longer Essay Question Relevant and engaging plenary to consolidate the students' learning A must have for anyone looking to teach 'Checking Out Me History'.
Singh Song! - Daljit Nagra - AQA Poetry - Love and Relationships
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Singh Song! - Daljit Nagra - AQA Poetry - Love and Relationships

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An outstanding and engaging lesson on Nagra's 'Singh Song!' with 25 visually engaging and informative slides. Assessment Objectives linked to the New AQA English Literature Specification. This presentation will last 2/3 lessons and includes: Visually engaging slides Starter/Plenary Extension tasks Think, Pair and Share Opportunities Contextual Information on the author. A reading of the poem A video explaining the poem In depth stanza by stanza analysis using colour coding system. Questions for understanding Exploration of key themes Glossary/Key terms explored Relevant and engaging plenary to consolidate the students' learning Structure Meaning Imagery Language Effect A writing task which will support learning and understanding in English Language A must have for anyone looking to teach 'Singh Song!'.
Remains - Simon Armitage - Poetry Revision - Power and Conflict
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Remains - Simon Armitage - Poetry Revision - Power and Conflict

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An outstanding and engaging PDF guide on Simon Armitage's 'Remains'. Assessment Objectives linked to the New AQA English Literature Specification. This PDF includes: Visually engaging slides Starter Extension tasks Think, Pair and Share Opportunities Contextual Information on the author and PTSD. A reading of the poem In depth stanza by stanza analysis Unfamiliar Vocabulary - Imagery Grid Exploration of form, structure, language, effect and colloquialisms within the poem Questions for understanding Longer Essay Question Relevant and engaging plenary to consolidate the students' learning A must have for anyone looking to learn 'Remains'.
Of Mice and Men - Symbolism
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Of Mice and Men - Symbolism

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A lesson on exploring Steinbeck's use of symbolism throughout 'Of Mice and Men' focusing mainly on Chapter 3. Includes: Visually Engaging Slides Engaging Starter Engaging Plenary Extensions 2 Main Tasks Key Words
AQA Poetry - Tissue/ The Emigree/ Checking Out Me History - Power and Conflict
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AQA Poetry - Tissue/ The Emigree/ Checking Out Me History - Power and Conflict

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Assessment Objectives linked to the New AQA English Literature Specification. Each presentation will last 2/3 lessons and includes: Visually engaging slides Starters Extension tasks Think, Pair and Share Opportunities Contextual Information A reading of the poem Stanza by Stanza analysis Unfamiliar Vocabulary - Imagery Grid Exploration of form, structure, language, effect and contrasting ideas within the poem Questions for understanding Longer Essay Question Relevant and engaging plenary to consolidate the students' learning
My Last Duchess / Porphyria's Lover / The Prelude - AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict
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My Last Duchess / Porphyria's Lover / The Prelude - AQA Poetry - Power and Conflict

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Assessment Objectives linked to the New AQA English Literature Specification. Each presentation will last 2/3 lessons and includes: Visually engaging slides Starters Extension tasks Think, Pair and Share Opportunities Contextual Information A reading of the poem Stanza by Stanza analysis Unfamiliar Vocabulary - Imagery Grid Exploration of form, structure, language, effect and contrasting ideas within the poem Questions for understanding Longer Essay Question Relevant and engaging plenary to consolidate the students' learning
Hitcher - Simon Armitage
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Hitcher - Simon Armitage

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A comprehensive lesson on 'Hitcher'. The lesson includes: Key word breakdown Hitchhiking associations Anger, Triggers and Reactions Extensions Group Work Symbolism Imagery Grid
Villains - Dracula - Monologue
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Villains - Dracula - Monologue

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A lesson which focuses on monologues and their use within horror using 'Dracula' as the main text. The students have to read a monologue from the POV of Dracula, identify the features/effects and then create their own. This lesson includes the resources needed, peer assessment as well as a Speaking and Listening task for the students.
Frankenstein - Issues of Morality
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Frankenstein - Issues of Morality

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This is an outstanding lesson which comes complete with an extract for Frankenstein as well as a sheet for differentiation. This lesson aims to look at issues of morality and then apply them to Frankenstein. This thorough lesson comes with an engaging starter, main activities as well as a plenary to consolidate knowledge.