A writing resource to help pupils improve their sentence variety in both fiction and non fiction writing. I have included a range of different sentences with examples. Download 👉
I’ve made this one stop shop for how to write a literature essay. I tried to make it easy by using memorable ‘formulas’. I have used Macbeth but the focus is the skills/methods, so it can be used regardless of the text. Feel free to use -
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Useful tool for helping pupils to develop their academic expression. This toolkit gives many options for pupils to use when discussing fiction & non-fiction texts. All words/phrases support analysis & interpretation. Download 👉
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Resource to help GCSE pupils to develop their analysis. Can be glued into books or used as a poster! I find that considering the ‘depth’ of layers helps my pupils to think about a quotation in detail rather than making a superficial comment and then moving on. Download link👇
Descriptive writing model to be used alongside criteria. Pupils must ensure their understanding of the skills and criteria then identify them in the model. This will help pupils to understand how to apply the criteria in their own work. Download 👉
A few people have asked about my Student Guides for Literature so I’ve now combined them into 1 document for ease of use. Prose, Poetry, Drama, Unseen Poetry. Really useful as a printed booklet for pupils. Download here 👉
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I created a skills mountain for lit analysis. Can be used for marking, a self assessment tool, or as a supporting resource in lesson. It can also be used to track progress by adding dates to each skill. Free download - A4 or A5:
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#teamenglish
Here is an essay guide I made for pupils to use in lesson/ for revision - building on my tweet last week. This guide helps pupils to write a developed & analytical lit essay. Please share/retweet:
#edutwitter
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New resource download! 🧵 I often get asked the same questions by students both in the classroom and via social media: how do I know which quotations to pick and then how do I know what to say? Whilst there is no secret trick to finding the answer to these questions,
I made a narrative writing model to be used alongside the criteria. Pupils must ensure their understanding of the skills and criteria before identify them in the model. This will help pupils to understand how to apply the criteria in their own work 👉
I created a What How Why Learning Mat that brings together all of the different guiding questions I use in lesson. Everything is in one place & is broken down into different skills. Please retweet & share! 2 versions: KS3 & KS4. Download 👉
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Being able to write an essay in English literature is invaluable yet so tricky for pupils. All schemes of work come with clear guidance & support to help pupils develop their essay writing skills as well as the sophistication of their expression. 👉
#cie
I will be using this skills audit with my new classes at some point over the next couple of weeks. Hopefully it will re-engage them with their own progress and remind them of what they can do, as well as give me a clear idea on where everyone currently is. Link below…
Link to quotation deep dive worksheet - analysis of 2 quotations. Prompts pupils to find patterns and link quotations together. Hope it’s useful 😊 download here 👉 I have also linked my original tweet so it’s clear how this can be used…
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Following on from my tweet about ‘deep diving’ quotations, I’ve planned a model to help pupils. I want them to see how following the ‘deep dive’ steps sets them up for analytical writing. I’m also trying to encourage using 2 quotations that support a similar idea and will…
New blog post! This blog is aimed at explaining how I use the Deep Dive Quotation method. I have linked several downloadable resources and worksheets into the blog post as well. Blog post 👉 I hope it’s useful - please share 😊
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I have created a resource for pupils to structure their spoken & written analysis & interpretation through speaking/writing stems. Having this visible gives them the prompts they need in order to facilitate independent analysis.
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New blog post on one of my favourite scaffolding techniques: I do, We do, You do. It’s such a great model for teaching new skills and concepts or for correcting misconceptions and scaffolding responses to feedback. Read now 👉
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I’ve adapted my student poetry guide for unseen poetry. This guide helps pupils with strategies and tips for how to understand, interpret and analyse an unseen poem independently. Please use/retweet for others.
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I’m absolutely loving making my next scheme of work! I enjoy this novel so much am having lots of fun putting this unit together.
#cie
#igcse
#rebecca
scheme of work coming soon…👀
I think it’s so important to give pupils time to think about a literature text and be confident in forming their own opinions - so I love including lots of ‘how do you respond’ tasks. These kind of tasks really allow pupils to think about what they know, what they think and why.
I’m trying to make my
#othello
booklet for my SoW as useful as possible. Its not just for lesson activities - it also includes information for reference/revision as well as analysis/essay writing guides. It’s already 90 pages but there’s still more to go!
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#igcse
❤️booklets
Context can be a tricky feature of teaching literature texts. I have tried many formulas and found these work best. Here are my 4 pitfalls when teaching context and my 4 suggestions based on what works for me 😊
Embedding ‘I do, We do, You do’ into my ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ SoW. Including lots of scaffolding at the start of the unit that will then be gradually removed as confidence grows ☺️ I also love using the imagery chain task to support the understanding of figurative language
Planning a new
#igcse
#cie
SoW for the poetry anthology Songs of Ourselves. I’m incorporating speedy introduction and conclusion writing using ‘3 sentences’ only.
#teamenglish
It’s getting there! This Streetcar scheme of work has been an absolute joy and I’m so excited to share it soon. I’m just working on the significance of music - so engaging! 🎼🎶
Do you use checkpoints in your teaching? I’m using these checkpoints in my
#streetcar
scheme of work to keep pupils focused on recurring methods. I find them a quick and easy way of prompting pupils to consider their effect throughout teaching.
#cie
#igcse
Trying to ensure I plan for oracy in my Streetcar scheme of work. Using sentence stems for speaking activities feeds into written expression as well. These stems add sophistication as well as confidence for pupils
#gcse
#igcse
#astreetcarnameddesire
So I think I’m slightly obsessed with booklet making! But I’m very excited to finish it. I’ve used booklets before but this is the 1st time it will be used to replace exercise books 😬. Interested to know how others use booklets...
#summerplanning
#thecrucible
#igcse
#cie
there are a few pieces of advice I give when selecting and analysing quotations. I have compiled this advice, guiding questions and top tips into one handy document. Download here 👉
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After marking my y13 essays(and writing numerous comments/questions),I decided to list all my questions in one document. Pupils can use this as a guide for analytical writing as well as peer/self assess. Please use/retweet
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This GCSE poetry self assessment sheet has proved so useful for
#onlinelearning
. Not only does it help pupils to structure their analytical writing and act as a guide, but it also encourages self reflection.
Almost here! My most requested scheme of work—A Midsummer Night’s Dream—launches in September. It's thorough, aligned with educational research and evidence-based practices & ready to teach. Subscribe to stay updated: . 🧑🏫
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#igcse
Here is a lesson on how to analyse the stage directions in Scene 1 of ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’. The focus is on ‘I do, We do, You do’ analysis activities with an accompanying resource booklet. Download 👉
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It’s important to understand how pupils learn & plan for this. Therefore all of my SoW use a range of strategies that are grounded in educational research such as modelling, retrieval, I do - We do - You do, independent practice, success criteria, checklists & steps.
#igcse
I’d like to share my series of micro lessons. Short & targeted English videos all under 6 minutes. I use these as a way of addressing targets and providing whole class feedback. Lesson 1: how to introduce & embed quotations. Please use/share/retweet ☺️
A day in the life…what a great day spent planning! I’m currently working on
#astreetcarnameddesire
for
#cie
#igcse
- I’m loving every minute! Today I’m working on a lesson analysing the introduction of
#blanche
So much to unpack - what a great KS4 text ❤️❤️❤️ SoW coming soon 👀
@DollingSheila
@__codexterous
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@FunkyPedagogy
Hi, I shared this a while ago…I gave copies to my y13s and it really helped them when analysing texts as well as formulating their own responses. Also, thesis statements is a great place to start! I do a lot of work at the beginning of the year on these.
After marking my y13 essays(and writing numerous comments/questions),I decided to list all my questions in one document. Pupils can use this as a guide for analytical writing as well as peer/self assess. Please use/retweet
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Check out my ‘Exam Bites’ tutorials on YouTube. Short overviews of full exam papers. Great for revision! Each video comes with a free student booklet that can be downloaded from my website. Tutorial 1: English Language Paper 1
#cie
#igcse
It’s here and it’s a beauty! The full scheme of work for A Streetcar Named Desire is now available on my website. Final stats: 60 hours of planning time; 427 teaching PPT slides; 44 complete lessons, one 229 page student workbook 👉
#igcse
#cie
I love diving into the context of a literature text. The context of A Streetcar Named Desire is so interesting! Deciding which parts of the context to cover and when is so important - I try not to overload unnecessarily too early on 😄
#cie
#igcse
#streetcar
New blog post! Threading ideas in a literature text. An approach aimed at improving consistency and relevance when writing about a text. Resources included in blog post 👉🏻 please share/retweet
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#EnglishTeacher
Here is an essay guide I made for pupils to use in lesson/ for revision - building on my tweet last week. This guide helps pupils to write a developed & analytical lit essay. Please share/retweet:
#edutwitter
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More additions to my Othello scheme of work. I’m enjoying this one so much and it just continues to grow! Today I’m designing lessons that help pupils to really analyse Shakespeare’s language in detail.
#othello
#cie
#igcse
It’s almost here! My IGCSE scheme of work for A Streetcar Named Desire will be ready this week and I’m so excited to share it. Here are some current stats on my progress so far: 40 hours of planning time; 337 teaching PPT slides; 32 complete lessons. Watch this space 👀
#igcse
Top tips for responding to a literature essay question. I always find that supporting students with one strategy they can repeat works best and removes some of the anxiety of responding to an unknown question. A picture 🧵
It’s finally here - the one you’ve all been waiting for. This one has taken a little bit longer than usual - 80 hours! This is a full IGCSE SoW for To Kill a Mockingbird which is well resourced with a range of activities plus a pupil booklet. 👉:
#igcse
What will your next
#cie
literature play be? A Streetcar Named Desire is such a great choice! I can’t wait for this one to be ready but I’m having so much fun planning it 😊
#igcse
It’s on its way! My new scheme of work on ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is underway. A lot of you have requested this one and I can’t wait for it to be ready 👩🏫
#cie
#igcse
I’m coming to the end of my
#othello
scheme of work. Just planning a lesson that encourages pupils to consider different views of Iago as a villain. Obviously Disney has been used to help with this 😂. Look out for the SoW release this weekend!
#cie
#igcse
#Shakespeare
New upload! Full IGCSE SoW - Songs of Ourselves Vol 1 Pt4. This 7-9 week scheme includes a PPT for teaching, a student workbook and different marking sheets. Interesting and engaging activities that support analysis skills.
#cie
#igcse
#poetry
more info 👉
I’ve found this invaluable when teaching analytical writing. Instead of giving the same instructions repeatedly, I created a ‘common errors & how to fix them’ sheet. Pupils love it & use it independently to correct & improve. Please use/share
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I put together a guide sheet for pupils when looking at poetry. The aim is to support pupils in developing a personal response - rather than it being too teacher led. Can be used for KS4/5. Please use/retweet
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Now live on my website: a complete scheme of work for *A Midsummer Night’s Dream*! 100 hours of planning, 627-slide PPT, 330-page pupil booklet, and 8-10 weeks of comprehensive teaching material.
#igcse
#CIE
#Shakespeare
👉
A few quick tips for students on how to develop their analysis of language in a quotation. More guidance and examples available on my YouTube channel: Ms Duckworth’s Classroom -
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#edutwitter
#gcse
#literature
Planning a new
#igcse
#cie
SoW for the poetry anthology Songs of Ourselves. I’m incorporating speedy introduction and conclusion writing using ‘3 sentences’ only.
#teamenglish
English Language P2
#cie
#igcse
student guide to accompany my Exam Bites Youtube tutorials. Can be used alongside the tutorial or as a revision tool. Please share with teachers/students and retweet 😊. Download - YouTube -
A new addition to my English Literature Micro Lessons series: layering analysis. Pupils are shown how to develop an initial analysis of a technique which is then layered to include word level analysis. Please share/use/retweet
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#edutwitter
I’m coming to the end of planning my Purple Hibiscus scheme of work. This one has been really enjoyable and I can see why so many teachers choose this text for
#cie
#igcse
. Coming soon! 👀
#purplehibiscus
#literature
After the popularity of my unseen poetry pupil guide, I thought I’d share my anthology poetry guide again. This guide helps to promote independence at KS4 & KS5 and develops the skills of understanding, interpretation & analysis. Please use/retweet 👉🏻
Check out my blog for a range of different teaching ideas, strategies & free resources. I cover everything from how to teach the skills of analysis to how to use booklets as a teaching tool 🤗
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#igcse
#gcse
New tutorial upload - ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’. Tutorial 1: how to formulate ideas, make a plan & select useful quotations. Tutorial 2: advice & tips on how to write an effective, analytical essay using a model answer.
#cie
#igcse
👉
@TeamInternatio2
I’ve added to my collection of literature student guides. This student guide helps pupils to understand, interpret and analyse any play. Great as a point of reference and for developing independent thinking. Please use with your pupils/retweet.
Just uploaded: a new scheme of work for IGCSE– *A Midsummer Night’s Dream*📚
- 100 hours of planning
- 627-slide lesson PPT
- 330-page pupil booklet
- 8-10 weeks of content
- Lots of modelling and analytical skills
Ready to teach! Check it out 👉
I have made a range of exam tutorials for CIE IGCSE Language Paper 1. These tutorials break down the criteria for each question, talk through how to plan and answer and provide model answers. Perfect for revision!
#cie
#igcse
Lots of free, downloadable resources and YouTube tutorials can be found on my website and YouTube channel. A range of IGCSE and generic GCSE skills are covered as well as specific literature texts.
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#igcse
A full 7-9 week scheme of work on the novel Rebecca for
#cie
#igcse
. This is a very detailed and thorough resource complete with PPT lessons and a student booklet. All lessons are engaging & everything is included so you can start teaching immediately! 👉
✨ Midsummer scheme of work update - here is an activity from my new lesson on developing pupils' interpretation skills. Interpretation helps students think critically, explore perspectives, and connect with deeper meanings - tentative language is really helpful here.
#igcse
The latest addition to my literature micro lessons series: 2 video tutorials on how to write a short yet effective introduction and conclusion in 3 sentences. Please share with teachers/pupils and retweet.
#teamenglish
@Toriaclaire
Good morning
#TinyVoiceTuesdayUnites
. I’m a secondary English teacher and am very passionate about teaching and learning and I’m always looking for new ideas to try out! I currently teach internationally but taught in the UK for 11 years before making the move overseas. 👋🏻
So happy to be back planning again! Working on my next SoW for
#purplehibiscus
for
#cie
#igcse
Starting off by embedding the skills for independent understanding and interpretation rather than overloading with context in L1 📖
#adiche
@deputygrocott
Hello, I’m a secondary English teacher of 14 years. I spent a long time in UK but am now teaching in an international school. Today’s task is to finish some Literature lesson planning but the rain is failing to motivate me! Happy
#FFBWednesday
Resource to help GCSE pupils to develop their analysis. Can be glued into books or used as a poster! I find that considering the ‘depth’ of layers helps my pupils to think about a quotation in detail rather than making a superficial comment and then moving on. Download link👇
A full 7-9 week scheme of work on the novel Purple Hibiscus for
#cie
#igcse
. This is a very detailed and thorough resource complete with PPT lessons and a student booklet. More information here 👉
#purplehibiscus
#adiche
I’ve been teaching a lot of poetry recently and producing online lessons has forced me to think about how to ‘teach’ poetry rather than ‘tell’ poetry. I’ve included some of my ideas and best lesson examples in my blog:
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I created a skills mountain for lit analysis. Can be used for marking, a self assessment tool, or as a supporting resource in lesson. It can also be used to track progress by adding dates to each skill. Free download - A4 or A5:
@Team_English1
#teamenglish