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I'm an outstanding English teacher who has been the bright spark in hundreds of student's eyes for over 10 years! Ready, Steady, Go! provides ready to teach teaching resources for English teachers who are in need of a little extra umph in their lessons.
Creating Narrative Voice: AQA English Language Paper 1 (2017) 'Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha' by Roddy Doyle
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Creating Narrative Voice: AQA English Language Paper 1 (2017) 'Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha' by Roddy Doyle

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During this lesson your class will explore how Roddy Doyle is able to realistically convey the impression of a child’s voice through language and structure.  This resource includes - PPT presentation Please note: the extract for 'Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha'  is taken from the AQA English Language Reading Support Booklet Paper 1  Copy and paste this link into your browser to gain access to this free booklet: http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/english/AQA-87001-RSB.PDF
Engaging the Reader:  AQA English Language Paper 1 (2017)
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Engaging the Reader: AQA English Language Paper 1 (2017)

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In this lesson students begin to engage with language and enjoy the whole passage of a 21st century text before giving an independent response. The text used here is from The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. This resource includes: -PPT presentation Copy and paste the link below which gives you access to The Hunger Games extract for free: http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/top_right/2011/07/thanks_for_the_knife.html
Checking Out Me History- John Agard
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Checking Out Me History- John Agard

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A full PPT lesson exploring how John Agard uses regular and irregular rhyme scheme to present the significance of social and historical context of the poem. All images have been referenced in note section of each relevant slide Poems: John Agard: AQA website all rights reserved to AQA Paul Laurence Dunbar: Edmund Clarence Stedman, ed. (1833–1908). An American Anthology, 1787–1900. 1900. 1640. Harriet Beecher Stowe
Storm on the Island Heaney- AQA Power and Conflict Poetry
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Storm on the Island Heaney- AQA Power and Conflict Poetry

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Language and structural analysis skills are developed in this lesson. This lesson will target AO1 and AO2: students will develop an informed personal response (AO1) and analyse the form and structure of Storm on the Island. My Year 10 class enjoyed this! Resource links will be on the notes sections at the bottom of each relevant slide.
Charge of the Light Brigade Worksheet
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Charge of the Light Brigade Worksheet

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SEN/Low Ability A worksheet to accompany the study of the poem and prepare students to write an exam style response. Resource includes: - exploding quotations resource - sentence starters using PETAL paragraph structure
Kamikaze by Beatrice Garland
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Kamikaze by Beatrice Garland

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A lesson exploring the meaning of Garland’s poem ‘Kamikaze’ resulting in an extended creative writing response from students. This lesson includes: 1x PPT
Reality of War- Power and Conflict - Exposure, Charge of the Light Brigade & Bayonet Charge
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Reality of War- Power and Conflict - Exposure, Charge of the Light Brigade & Bayonet Charge

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This three lesson series delves into the stark realities of war through the lens of three poignant poems: “Bayonet Charge,” “Charge of the Light Brigade,” and “Exposure.” Each lesson offers an in-depth analysis, highlighting the visceral imagery, emotional depth, and harsh truths of war, culminating in extended responses that encourage deep reflection on the brutal impact of conflict.