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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These TWO AQA GCSE PAPER 1 Reading Practice workbooks can be bundled into one to encourage students to study independently or they can be used with the whole class as practice for Paper 1 in the AQA GCSE English Language exam.
READING EXTRACTS:
GILMAN - THE YELLOW WALLPAPER
JAMES - THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY
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This resource offers short passages for comparison with AQA Paper 2 Q 4. Students will read and compare two different perspectives on travelling abroad.
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THIS BUNDLED RESOURCE IS COMPILED ESPECIALLY FOR ENGAGING BOYS IN READING, AND INCLUDES BOTH FICTION AND NON FICTION.
7 RESOURCES IN TOTAL, INCLUDING 3 FREE ONES.
INCLUDED:
JOHN STEINBECK - NAVIGATING DOUBT (N/F)
JACK LONDON - CALL OF THE WILD (F)
SHAKESPEARE - THE LEGACY (N/F)
DOYLE - HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES (F)
DICKEN’S - A CHRISTMAS CAROL READING WORKBOOK - DIFFERENTIATED (F)
VALENTINE’S DAY MASSACRE (N/F)
PARALYMPICS (N/F)
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Students explore the everyday experience of going to school with this concise reading passage tailored for CEFR A2 learners.
The passage covers topics such as getting ready for school, attending classes, enjoying lunch with friends, and completing homework after school.
Includes:
Passage
MCQs
Answers
Perfect for learners building their English comprehension skills in a familiar context.
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This A1 reading resource is designed to align with the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) A1 reading criteria. It is well-suited for English language learners of all ages, including reluctant readers or those with low proficiency levels. The inclusion of an image alongside the text helps to make it less intimidating and more accessible, while the clear enlarged font and 1.5 spacing enhance readability.
The PDF format allows for easy printing, and when opened in Microsoft Edge browser, it can be edited and annotated using a full set of tools.
Included in this resource is an A1 reading passage, accompanied by five multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and their corresponding answers.
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ST AGNES FEAST DAY - READING COMPREHENSION - WITH DIFFERENT LEVELS OF READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
Feast of St. Agnes: Reading passage & comprehension questions on martyrdom, traditions, and cultural significance. Explore the liturgical calendar and the link to John Keats’s poem.
Explore the Feast of St. Agnes with a comprehensive reading resource.
Covering:
historical significance
customs
and symbolic traditions
It includes six levels of questions to enhance critical thinking. Ideal for developing key skills in:
information retrieval
comprehension
application
analysis
synthesis
and evaluation.
Engage students with a resource that combines history, literature, and cultural exploration.
Suitable for group or independent work in the classroom to foster a deeper understanding of the Feast of St. Agnes and its enduring relevance.
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KEATS - CREATIVE WRITING - THE EVE OF ST AGNES
This creative writing exercise encourages KS5 students to explore different aspects of Madeline’s character and provide them with an opportunity to bring their unique perspectives to the narrative in the poem.
Incl:
*7 different writing prompts
space for students to plan and write
*a sample response
The teacher is left to decide which style the students are to write in, depending on the learning objective of the task.
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This resource is tailored to support reluctant readers.
Explore Wilma Rudolph’s inspiring journey from polio survivor to Olympic champion.
A simplified passage, followed by MCQs, true/false, discussion questions, and a creative task and answers.
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KEATS - WHEN I HAVE FEARS THAT I WILL CEASE TO BE - WORKBOOK
A comprehensive workbook on Keats’ ‘When I Have Fears That I Will Cease To Be’ poem.
The workbook contains the following:
poem text
*summary
plain English translation
Context
form and structure chart
10 questions to Unpick the Poem and informed responses
coverpage
Students can use the booklet to study the poem independently or it can be used as discussion material in the lesson. ATx
AOT KEATS - ISABELLA, OR THE POT OF BASIL - CREATIVE TASK
The student’s task is to create a visual representation or artistic interpretation of the basil plant as a symbol in “Isabella, Or the Pot of Basil.” Students will need to consider: LOVE, GRIEF, REMEMBRANCE AND CONTRAST.
The Brief specifies exactly what they need to consider in order to achieve the finished product.
The goal is to create a piece that not only visually represents the symbolism in the poem but also communicates the emotional depth and complexity associated with the basil plant in “Isabella; Or the Pot of Basil.”
A summary and brief explanation of the themes in the poem is also included.
Feel free to use various artistic mediums, such as drawing, painting, digital art, or even mixed media.
AQA GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1 READING PRACTICE
This comprehension paper for reading practice focuses on the essential reading skills required for the AQA Paper 1 of the English Language GCSE.
Includes a 490-word excerpt from Arthur Conan Doyle’s “The Hound of the Baskervilles”
Free response questions and answers
The resource can be used as a standalone reading comprehension or exam revision lesson, cover lesson or an independent homework task.
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Reading Comprehension - The story of St. George and the Dragon. Is it true or just a myth, and what does it symbolise? Find out in this comprehensive resource with reading passage and differentiated MCQs with answers.
How is this resource different from ST George of England? Simple, this resource focuses specifcally on the legend of St George and the Dragon, and St George of England tells about the life of St George and his influence in many countries, who are also proud to call him their saint.
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Each of these two resources can be used to celebrate ST GEORGE’S DAY. In the one resource students learn about the man St George, where he came from, what was he famous for, and why he is a symbol of bravery and heroism in many countries. In the other resource students will learn about the story behind the legend of how St. George came to fight the dragon.
Reading passages - Differentiate MCQs and Free Response Qs with answers to suit all levels of ability.
Both of these comprehension texts are idea for reluctant readers, and can be used as a stand alone or as a springboard for discussion or other creative projects.
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EDUQAS WORKBOOK - MAMETZ WOOD - DIRT ACTIVITY
The resource can be used to support students in developing and improving their responses in a poetry exam question.
The resource includes:
Exam Question
Mametz Wood Poem
Differentiated DIRT actitivity
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EDUQAS GCSE LITERATURE - A WIFE IN LONDON - POETRY WORKBOOK WITH EXAM QUESTION AND 19TH C TEXT
This resource is designed to support students in their poetry analysis using historical context to inform their ideas.
The resource includes:
a comprehensive workbook - 19th Century Text (London Fogs) - setting (9 pages)
historical context
poem text with activities including extension question
exam question which assesses the learning from the workbook
Answers
Can be used as a whole class activity or as independent work.
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL - SENTENCE SCRAMBLE - GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST
This FREE PDF resource consists of 10 scrambled sentences on the character of the 'Ghost of Christmas Past’ in ‘A Christmas Carol’.
Develop student’s knowledge of the character and practice sentence writing skills.
Can be used as a stand alone activity or as a starter for LAP/MAP students. Or, you could encourage the students to express themselves and their knowledge of the character by using the sentences as part of a storyboarding exercise to consolidate knowledge.
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CEFR CRIB SHEET - READING LEVELS AND SAMPLES
The purpose of this cribsheet is to provide concise and organized information about language proficiency levels, specifically focusing on how assessments and materials are structured across levels from Pre-A1 to C2.
It covers the characteristics of each proficiency level, outlines the typical length and complexity of reading passages, and offers examples of paragraphs tailored to each level.
The cribsheet serves as a quick reference guide for educators, language learners, or anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of language proficiency and assessment across various skill levels.
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TRAGEDY - KEATS - LAMIA II - FULL ANNOTATION
This resource is intended to support both teacher and student in the understanding and analysis of Keats’ poems LAMIA - part 2.
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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