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High school close reading resources in English (UK)
Julius Caesar: the Original Play Alongside a Modern English Translation
Our Shakescleare translations will help you and your students understand every line of Julius Caesar, while also saving you time and serving as a foundation for all sorts of lessons.
Every Shakescleare translation includes the following features:
Shakespeare's original textThe complete original text so you and your students don't need to buy a book version.
A complete line-by-line translationA modern English translation of every line alongside the original, so you and your students can instan
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Romeo and Juliet: the Original Play Alongside a Modern English Translation
Our Shakescleare translations will help you and your students understand every line of Romeo and Juliet, while also saving you time and serving as a foundation for all sorts of lessons.
Every Shakescleare translation includes the following features:
Shakespeare's original textThe complete original text so you and your students don't need to buy a book version.
A complete line-by-line translationA modern English translation of every line alongside the original, so you and your students can ins
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Short Story Unit Saki's The Open Window
Saki’s The Open Window is the perfect short story for any class. An excellent study of fear and horror by subtext and a peek into the era of Victorian social etiquette. If you are looking for a short story that is gripping, with a twist in its tale. Then this short story is for you.
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This download contains 5 hours of activities including: numerous pre-reading activities, 5 pages of historical context for the Victorian era, comprehension ques
Grades:
8th - 11th
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Also included in: Short Story Bundle
The Knights Tale - Chaucer
An 18 slide PowerPoint exploring The Knight's Tale in Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales.
Includes:
A summary of the story
Character analysis including the knight himself
Key tasks exploring character and plot
Key questions to provoke thought and reflection on the story
Grades:
5th - 9th
Othello: the Original Play Alongside a Modern English Translation
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Our Shakescleare translations will help you and your students understand every line of Othello, while also saving you time and serving as a foundation for all sorts of lessons.
Every Shakescleare translation includes the following features:
Shakespeare's original textThe complete original text so you and your students don't need to buy a book version.
A complete line-by-line translationA modern English translation of every line alongside the original, so you and y
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Joyce Carol Oates "Where are you Going, Where have you Been?" Unit
Comprehensive and diverse “Where are You Going, Where Have You Been?” Unit using Connections in Song, Poetry, Historical Events, Mythology and Fairytales. Provides supplemental texts to examine alongside Oates' short story to enhance the understanding and allow for more thought provoking discussions. Contains a connected lesson on Loss of Innocence and Examining the Devil Figure in Literature. This is hours upon hours worth of work that will give you days and days of class material.
What is I
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9th - 12th
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Character Analysis bookmarks, foldables and worksheets (for any text)
Studying character and character analysis are central to the study of literature. Students need as much support as possible to help develop their independent character analysis skills.
These bookmarks, foldables and worksheets will help your students explore the characters they need to study in any literature text.
Ideal for middle or high school students.
Contents:
# 9 character foldables 10pgs
# 9 character bookmarks 12pgs
# 9 character analysis worksheets 9pgs
# 1 blank character folda
Grades:
7th - 12th
Paradise Lost Close Reading Frankenstein
This is a (very) brief study of Paradise Lost, designed as a lead-in to a larger unit on Frankenstein. I wanted my students to be familiar with Paradise Lost so they would better understand the allusions made in Frankenstein. This breaks down Milton's words into chunks, with questions added in to check comprehension and engage in literary analysis.
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9th - 12th
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Pride and Prejudice Volume I Test
A test covering Volume I (Chapters 1-23) of Pride and Prejudice. It includes:
*10 Matching
*7 character ID (focusing on the Bennet sisters)
*10 Quote ID
*Short answer
This test is a nice blend of plot-based questions and analysis. The plot-based focus allows students to get solid footing with the basic of the story while experimenting with analysis.
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8th - 12th
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The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
This unit contains everything you need to teach Rime of the Ancient Mariner at IB Standard or Higher level, but it could easily be adapted for GCSE and A-level. It includes 16 lessons and is fully resourced with lesson PowerPoints, contextual research, poetic devices revision, gothic extracts, Romantic research and vocabulary support. Lesson 1: Gothic and RomanticLesson 2: Poetic rhyme, rhythm and meterLesson 3: Poetic devices researchLesson 4: The PlotLesson 5: Part 1Lesson 6: Part 1 RevisionLe
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11th - 12th
Hamlet: the Original Play Alongside a Modern English Translation
Our Shakescleare translations will help you and your students understand every line of Hamlet, while also saving you time and serving as a foundation for all sorts of lessons.
Every Shakescleare translation includes the following features:
Shakespeare's original textThe complete original text so you and your students don't need to buy a book version.
A complete line-by-line translationA modern English translation of every line alongside the original, so you and your students can instantly und
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - Comprehensive Novel study and guides
Over 2500 questions on The Ballad of Songbirds and SnakesThe sets include for each of the 31 chapters, questions on:10 open ended questions10 multiple choice questionsSets of 5 questions on each theme of the chapterSets of 5 questions on each character of the chapterQuestions on keywords in the bookIn addition to this each chapter hasa summarya list of the keywords and their meanings Descriptions about the characters in each chapterDescription about the themes from each chapter All files in word
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4th - 12th
Power Essay : comparing The Handmaids Tale and Frankenstein
This is an A level essay for Edexcel but can be used for any exam board or curriculam. It is a comparison of the novels of Frankenstein and The Handmaids Tale with a sophistcated high level band answer with relevant context and structural analysis.IAL AL A2 A LEVELEDEXCEL OCR AQA OCR BRITISH CURRICULAM
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Common Tone and Mood Words Activity
This activity provides students with modeled instruction on determining an author’ tone and the mood that is created by an author’s specific word choice. Activity provides a review of the definitions of tone and mood, a brief discussion on the difference between connotative and denotative meanings and an activity that requires students to determine words that carry positive, negative or neutral connotations. Students then analyze literature excerpts to identify positive, negative and neutral w
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8th - 11th
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THE HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS - BUNDLE OF READING PASSAGES
This is a bundle of 10 'cloze' reading passages about the history of 10 Christmas Traditions. There are comprehension, vocabulary, and reflection questions + Key. There is a digital interactive Google Slides version of this product for distance learning purposes.In this zip file you will find:Printable PDFs of all the products separately with the passage readings and the questions The links of a copy to the interactive Google Slides versionsa bonus file with all of the separate files together al
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
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Compare & Contrast two Texts based on "Renewable Energy" High School English
Useful PDF for those desiring to learn/teach the differences in two perspectives on the same topic! Perfect for those studying English in secondary schools, desiring to understand how authors can write with different perspectives, engaging their audiences’ in dissimilar ways. This document will be comparing the following texts as unseen pieces of literature for students to analyse and compare:Text 1: Perspective A - Optimistic View Title: "The Future of Renewable Energy: A World Powered by Clean
Grades:
6th - 9th
Analyzing Argument- Christmas Collaboration Activity- "Is Santa Real?"
Need to engage your high school students during those days leading up to the holiday break? Stay aligned with the CCS while still providing a holiday-themed group project that your students will love! Using both argumentative and literary texts, students must make a determination of theme/central idea and build an argument presenting their perspective on the topic. This three day activity comes with a scaffolded lesson plan, texts and independent assignment, group roles and individual assignm
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9th - 10th
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Cellist of Sarajevo Novel Study Bundle Pack
This bundle pack contains a series of activities based on Steven Galloway's acclaimed novel, 'The Cellist of Sarajevo'. The activities include writing prompts, vocabulary activities, cloze activities, character deconstructions and lessons to improve analytical and creative writing.This is an excellent resource helping students understand the context of the novel, and to give teachers a range of ideas for delving into the text and make it accessible for all learners. The activities within this bu
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"Mastering the UK's General Election: Essential Keyword Bank for 4th July 2024"
What the Resource is About:"Mastering the UK's General Election: Essential Keyword Bank for 4th July 2024" is an educational tool designed to help students understand key terms related to the upcoming general election. This comprehensive keyword bank includes 25 essential terms and their definitions, aimed at demystifying the electoral process.Usage for Teachers, Parents, and Pupils:Teachers can use this resource to introduce students to the political landscape, enhance their vocabulary and faci
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3rd - 10th, Higher Education
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"Rishi Sunak: The Ultimate Fact File for the United Kingdom's General Election"
Resource Overview:"Rishi Sunak: The Ultimate Fact File for the United Kingdom's General Election" is an engaging and informative resource that delves into the life and career of Rishi Sunak, the current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. It provides a comprehensive look at his journey, from his early life and education to his remarkable political ascent and personal interests.Usage for Teachers and Pupils:Teachers can use this fact file to introduce students to key political figures and the i
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5th - 10th, Higher Education
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"Championing Education Malala's Triumph - Worksheet & Answers 12th July!"
"Championing Education: Malala's Triumph - Worksheet & Answers 12th July!" is an engaging resource that acknowledges Malala Yousafzai's legacy on her day. Pupils can learn about Malala's courageous advocacy for girls' education through simple to understand questions and answers, fostering understanding and inspiration.Use:Teachers can use the text, worksheet and answers to spark discussions about Malala's remarkable journey, promoting empathy and critical thinking skills. Pupils can engage w
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6th - 9th
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Ballot & Beyond: British Politics Unveiled - UK's General Election 2024 FACTS!
Ballot & Beyond: British Politics Unveiled - UK's General Election 2024 Phenomenal Must-Know Facts!Plunge into the dynamic world of British politics with our comprehensive guide to the UK's General Election 2024. This epic collection of facts unravels the intricacies of the election process, offering insights into the fixed-term parliaments, voting systems, political parties and so much more. Perfect for political enthusiasts, students and educators, this guide is a must-have resource.Compre
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
“Guiding Your Friend to Quit Smoking: A GCSE/IGCSE English Letter Writing Sample
Title: “Guiding Your Friend to Quit Smoking: A GCSE/IGCSE English Letter Writing Sample Answer" Question: Advice a close friend to Quit Smoking This sample answer provides a compelling example of a letter written in English, aimed at persuading a friend to quit smoking. It serves as a valuable resource for GCSE/IGCSE pupils and teachers, offering insights into effective letter writing techniques and persuasive language. As students prepare for their English exams, this helps them understand th
Grades:
7th - 10th
Comparing the Paris Summer Olympics 2024: A Triumph of Compare & Contrast!
The comparison of the Paris Summer Olympics 2024 serves as a comprehensive analysis of the event, highlighting its unique features and innovations compared to previous Olympic Games. It delves into various aspects such as inclusivity, innovation, cultural representation and the overall grandeur of the event.Pupils and teachers can utilize this resource in several ways. For students, it can serve as an educational tool to learn about the significance of the Olympics, the host city, and the evolut
Grades:
6th - 10th
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