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I am an experienced English teacher of both Literature and Language, and also Classical Studies at High School level. You will find text-based resources for novels, poetry, plays and film study in my shop for Years 7 - 13. The resources are generic to the text so are suitable for any curriculum. I am also a passionate believer in effective literacy learning hence the emphasis on phonics resources in my shop.

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I am an experienced English teacher of both Literature and Language, and also Classical Studies at High School level. You will find text-based resources for novels, poetry, plays and film study in my shop for Years 7 - 13. The resources are generic to the text so are suitable for any curriculum. I am also a passionate believer in effective literacy learning hence the emphasis on phonics resources in my shop.
Prepositions ' Battleships'
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Prepositions ' Battleships'

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Based on my other Battleship resource that included basic spelling words, this game features prepositions. Instructions, 2 grids, battleship cards and 56 prepositions are included. This game helps students develop both spelling skills and preposition knowledge.
Language Technique Memory Game
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Language Technique Memory Game

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23 pairs of cards. Based on the game ‘snap’ or ‘memory’ whilst allowing students to develop their understanding of language techniques. Ideal as a fun starter or plenary activity.
Proofreading Skills: Postcards
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Proofreading Skills: Postcards

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8 postcards that are in need of spelling, grammar and punctuation correction. (These are great as literacy starters after the Summer holidays.) Can be completed as a class or used as an individual activity.
The Tell Tale Heart: Colour in Parts of Speech
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The Tell Tale Heart: Colour in Parts of Speech

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5 worksheets. These are designed to help students become familiar with the vocabulary of the story and develop literacy skills. Ideal as a starter or ‘fast finisher’ activity. The vocabulary is taken from Poe’s short story, The Tell Tale Heart. Each worksheet asks students to colour in a specific part of speech: Lantern = adjectives Floorboards = nouns Bed = verbs Heart = abstract nouns Crime scene tape = prepositions
NCEA Level 2 Close Viewing Booklet
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NCEA Level 2 Close Viewing Booklet

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This booklet can be used as teacher notes or as a student booklet. It’s generic and does not focus on a specific text(s). 18 page PDF. Created specifically for NCEA Level 2 As91107 Standard, the first few pages focuses on the marking criteria and an explanation of the standard based on the task designed. Please note: the task is an interpretation of AS91107. The remaining pages focus on exploring a text through genre before moving on to a breakdown of film techniques and some activities for students. There are some suggested templates for students to use if they wish and an exemplar showing students how to link film analysis to the genre. If you are looking for film technique information or text analysis based on genre, the information in this booklet can be adapted for Media Studies or general Film Study.
Literacy Workbook
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Literacy Workbook

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This 75 page workbook is perfect for boosting your student’s literacy confidence. Answers included. Approx 40 activities. Note: no answers for activities that require creative input from the students. Range of activities covering parts of speech, punctuation, spelling and word classes. Quick, fun and engaging yet these worksheets focus on the specifics. They are ideal ‘Do Now’ lesson starters. Variety of tasks, styles and levels contained in the booklet so you may need to use as individual worksheets rather than a ‘one size fits all’ approach. If you are in New Zealand, this will be a helpful booklet for students preparing for the CAA Reading test, as they need to be able to identify parts of speech and correct SPaG (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar) errors.
The Truman Show Study Pack
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The Truman Show Study Pack

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A collection of teaching resources on Peter Weir’s The Truman Show. Used with Year 10 students but this could be adapted for a Year 11 class too. 30 slide general knowledge quiz (quick revision quiz) 23 slides that can be used as student activities or teacher notes True or False statement worksheet Symbolism match up sheet (matches up to the 4 symbols in the 9 page pack) How to write an essay introduction and an example of a PETER paragraph Close analysis of ‘The Bridge’ scene (Descriptions of shots used due to copyright.) Aspects covered: Symbolism Character Theme Genre
Double Trouble: Spelling Skills
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Double Trouble: Spelling Skills

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90 flashcards displaying words that have 1 set, 2 sets or even 3 sets of double letters. Students have to fill in the blanks to complete the spelling of the words.
Exceptional Words
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Exceptional Words

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50 flashcards displaying words that are commonly misspelled and are the exception to a spelling rule.
Spelling Battleships
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Spelling Battleships

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A fun spelling game for students. 104 Essential Primary Words included. 2 grids, 1 instruction sheet, 1 battleships sheet, 13 x 8 spelling words. PDF file.
Literary Aspects Posters
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Literary Aspects Posters

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Literary Terms include: Style Author’s Purpose Foreshadowing Dramatic Irony Irony Coordinating Conjunctions Allegory Analogy Pathetic Fallacy STEAL Character analysis Eye-catching posters that will enhance your classroom displays.
A-Z Christmas Crackers
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A-Z Christmas Crackers

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A fun Christmas themed activity. Ideal for groups. Students have to identify the contents of the Christmas cracker and spell each item correctly. Fun Christmas themed spelling activity.
Halloween: Verbs and Adverbs
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Halloween: Verbs and Adverbs

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13 worksheets that focus on using strong, specific verbs and adverbs to enhance creative writing. This worksheet pack is ideal for teaching students about tone and mood.
Colons and Semi-colons
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Colons and Semi-colons

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5 sheets (4 cards to a sheet) of statements that are in need of a semi-colon. 5 sheets (4 cards to a sheet) of statements that are in need of a colon. This resource is ideal as a lesson starter / revision exercise to reinforce teaching on colon and semi-colon rules. Answers included.
Plural endings
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Plural endings

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6 worksheets looking at when noun need ‘es’ or ‘ies’ to make them plural. Answers inlcuded.
Heart Metaphors Match Up
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Heart Metaphors Match Up

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20 picture cards depicting a metaphor / analogy involving the heart. 20 written expressions. A fun way to encourage students to think about figurative language and how often we use it in everyday speech.
Ghost Train Word Bank
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Ghost Train Word Bank

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25 cards (train and 24 trucks) This resource works as a classroom display and a group ‘hangman’ style activity. Students can then use the trucks as a word bank for creative writing.
Preposition & Conjunction Trains
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Preposition & Conjunction Trains

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This activity can work in a number of ways to help your students revise prepositions and conjunctions. 44 cards (or trucks) depicting prepositions and conjunctions. Two trains displaying preposition or conjunction signs. Train designs are also blank if you don’t wish to specify. Train ‘smoke’ cards. You can print as many of these as required. Version 1: Train not specified. Students can connect all the trucks and place the correct ‘smoke’ sign above each truck. You’ll need to print as many smoke signs as necessary. Version 2: Students must sort through all the truck cards and build the ‘Preposition Express’ or the ‘Conjunction Express’. This can be a fun, timed group activity with as many sets of the game as required.