With 16 years of experience as an English teacher, preceded by a 5-year tenure as a graduate librarian, I've had the privilege of teaching and working with all key stages and abilities. I take pride in developing original and high-quality resources. Should you have any specific requests, please feel free to reach out. wildpoppyfieldsart@gmail.com
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With 16 years of experience as an English teacher, preceded by a 5-year tenure as a graduate librarian, I've had the privilege of teaching and working with all key stages and abilities. I take pride in developing original and high-quality resources. Should you have any specific requests, please feel free to reach out. wildpoppyfieldsart@gmail.com
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This resource is intended to support both teacher and student in the analysis of Keats’ poem ‘THE EVE OF ST. AGNES’.
The resource includes:
a copy of the fully annotated poem (21 pages)
blank copies of the poem for students to make their own annotations
a coversheet for the booklet
Many thanks
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This resource explores the historic Opening Ceremony along Seine River of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games; new sports like Breaking, and iconic venues.
A FREE INTERACTIVE MCQ QUIZ ACCOMMPANIES THIS RESOURCE:
Learn about a centenary celebration, inclusive events, and Tahiti surfing, details on Extreme slalom, mixed events in athletics, shooting, and sailing. Understand ticket pricing and accessibility.
The questions cover a range of cognitive skills, from basic recall to higher-order thinking such as analysis and interpretation. They are designed to assess the reader’s understanding and engagement with the information provided in the reading passage.
Ideal for students and teachers seeking comprehensive insights into this monumental event.
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**Reading Passage "Chinese New Year 2024: year of the Dragon. Lunar New Year study. Explore traditions and test your students’ knowledge with the MCQ Quiz. **
A FREE INTERACTIVE MCQ QUIZ ACCOMPANIES THIS RESOURCE!
The resource contains a comprehensive reading passage about Chinese New Year 2024, covering:
historical roots
cultural significance
preparations
customs
environmental considerations
family reunions
and festivities.
Additionally, it includes an MCQ Quiz with eight questions, testing understanding and knowledge of the festival’s details.
The quiz assesses students on topics such as:
the start date
zodiac symbolism
family preparations
environmental changes
and cultural practices during Chinese New Year
This resource aims to provide teachers with a well-rounded tool for teaching about Chinese New Year in an engaging and informative manner, as well as giving students some much needed reading practice.
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This comprehensive resource bundle covers multiple aspects of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, from it’s 2nd hosting in 1924; the evolution and symbolism of the Olympic rings and their significance today; the controversy over the opening ceremony with the Parisian Booksellers on the Seine right up to the present day - Paris Olympics 2024.
The Evolution of the PARALYMPICS is a FREE resource that is included here so you don’t miss it.
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Suitable for both KS3 and KS4 students as a standalone, or for those studying any of Shakespeare’s tragedies: ‘MACBETH’, ‘HAMLET’ or ‘ROMEO AND JULIET’.
Included:
multiple-choice questions
discussion questions
Two creative tasks
answers
Perfect for students and enthusiasts, this resource offers a structured approach to understanding Shakespearean tragedy.
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This AQA GCSE Reading Paper 1 practice journeys through an excerpt from “The Call of the Wild” by Jack London.
This passage unfolds in the sun-kissed Santa Clara Valley, revealing Judge Miller’s opulent estate where Buck, a magnificent dog, holds sway.
The narrative gracefully shifts focus from the grandeur of Judge Miller’s place to delve into the extraordinary life of Buck. The writer’s meticulous choice of words and structure keeps readers engaged, offering a glimpse into Buck’s significance in this vast domain.
As readers explore Buck’s interactions with other dogs, the text unveils themes of dominance, skillfully portrayed by the writer. This practice not only hones comprehension and language analysis skills for the AQA exam but also provides a captivating preview of the timeless tale within “The Call of the Wild.”
Includes Answers.
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Suitable for both KS3 and KS4 students as a standalone, or for those studying ‘Twelfth Night’, ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ or ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ for the Comedy Exploration or ‘Macbeth’, ‘Romeo & Juliet’ or ‘Hamlet’ for the Tragedgy Exploration.
Included in Comedy:
reading passages
multiple-choice questions
true/false statements
discussion questions
a creative task, with subsequent reflection activity
answers
a digital workbook containing all of the above on a interactive ppt
Included in Tragedy:
multiple-choice questions
discussion questions
Two creative tasks
answers
Perfect for students and enthusiasts, these resources offer a structured approach to understanding Shakespearean comedies and tragedies.
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Explore Charles Shaw’s narrative of life in the Wolstanton & Burslem Union Workhouse - contextual link to Scrooge’s attitude towards the poor in Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.”
Included:
Non-fiction letter from a 19th Century workhouse
MCQs x 5
Free Response Questions x 8
Discussion Questions x 3
Also included a creative writing task - a reflective journal from Scrooge’s perspective.
These focused questions analyse societal attitudes towards poverty, empathy, and social justice, fostering critical thinking and historical empathy.
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This CEFR C1 level comprehension task on adapting to technological advancements and the future of work is designed to stretch the most able students and develop vocabulary and reading skills.
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KEATS’ POETRY ANNOTATED TEXTS
This resource is intended to support both teacher and student in the analysis of Keats’ poems LAMIA - part 1.
The resource includes:
a copy of the fully annotated poem
blank copy of the poem for students to make their own annotations
a coversheet for the booklet
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This resource is intended to support both teacher and student in the understanding and analysis of Keats’ poem ISABELLA, OR THE POT OF BASIL.
The resource includes:
a copy of the fully annotated poem (24 pages)
blank copy of the poem for students to make their own annotations
a coversheet for the booklet
Many thanks
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2024 - A FREE INTERACTIVE MCQ QUIZ ACCOMPANIES THIS READING/WRITING/SPEAKING RESOURCE:
The passage provides information about the significance of International Women’s Day, the challenges faced in achieving gender equality, and the importance of investing in women to accelerate progress. It outlines key areas where efforts are needed to ensure gender equality and suggests practical solutions to address these challenges.
Included
Reading passage
10 MCQs
Discussion Question
Letter Writing Prompt
Answers
A 11min 12 sec context video on the history of IWD
interactive quiz which corresponds with the MCQ questions
This reading comprehension resource can be used as a standalone or as a springboard for a creative task such as a poster promoting IWD, or a lead in to a class discussion about the significance of commemorating International Women’s Day and supporting women’s rights worldwide.
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Globe Theatre comprehension quizzes, Shakespeare history, Elizabethan entertainment, 20-sided polygon, Sam Wanamaker, First English Civil War, theatrical flag system, Globe Theatre replicas.
Explore Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre with a reading comprehension. Uncover its clandestine construction, rich history, and enduring legacy.
The reading passage covers its history, construction, and cultural impact.
Students learn about the 20-sided polygon architecture and the modern Globe’s reconstruction by Sam Wanamaker; Elizabethan entertainment and the unique flag system used for play genres.
The multiple-choice quiz on Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, covering its history, construction, cultural impact, and related facts.
The MCQ/True/False questions range from historical events to architectural details, offering a comprehensive understanding of the Globe’s significance in the context of Shakespearean drama and beyond.
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AQA GCSE Reading Paper 1 Practice - “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
This AQA GCSE Reading Paper 1 practice delves into an excerpt from “The Yellow Wallpaper,” guiding students to extract details about a colonial mansion, analyze language nuances, and understand narrative structure.
Focused questions enhance key skills for the exam, including information extraction and language analysis. The nuanced passage structure prepares students for diverse text encounters, while evaluating dynamics between the narrator and John sharpens character relationship analysis—an essential for GCSE Reading Paper 1 success.
Includes Answers
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Reading comprehension - MCQs with answers. St Valentine’s Day Massacre - The bloodiest Crime in American History. A FREE INTERACTIVE QUIZ ACCOMPANIES THIS READING COMPREHENSION AT : https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/st-valentine-s-day-interactive-quiz-massacre-12979753
A resource which compliments The History of St. Valentine’s day, which is full of love in contrast to this resource which is full of revenge and bloodshed.
Despite being one of the bloodiest crimes in America in the 1930s, students across the globe will learn about prohibition and it’s knock-on effect on the illicit trafficking of contraband goods; gang rivalry and how the infamous Al Capone managed, so he thought to outwit the police.
A perfect resource for reluctant readers in KS3/4 and to develop comprehension skills. The differentiated MCQs with answers, allow students of all levels to access the material.
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KEATS’ POETRY ANNOTATED TEXTS
This resource is intended to support both teacher and student in the analysis of Keats’ poem ‘La Belle Dame Sans Merci’.
The resource includes:
a copy of the fully annotated poem
blank copy of the poem for students to make their own annotations
a coversheet for the booklet
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A comprehensive resource including context and background, along with 10 carefully crafted questions designed to help students analyze the poem, supported by textual references.
Also included are informed interpretations as responses to these questions, with textual references.
The neat format of the workbook allows students to use the resource independently as a standalone or as part of group discussion in the lesson.
All in all, the resource is intended to support both students and teachers alike in their exploration of Keats’ poem “Ode to a Nightingale.”
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THIS FREE INTERACTIVE QUIZ ACCOMPANIES THE READING COMPREHENSION OF THE SAME NAME: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12978779
THE RESOURCE ALSO INCLUDES THE DISCUSSION QUESTION FROM THE READING COMPREHENSION.
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