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Opportunities: Volunteering and Work Experience

July 1, 2022by Jancke Dunn1 Comment

Government Initiatives for Volunteering in the UAE Ways to Volunteer in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

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Patience Agbabi: Eat Me

May 8, 2022by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

A compendium of useful links, exemplar material, resources and home learning: Femininity & Relationships Revision https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=bekjCZQhQE0

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DNA by Dennis Kelly: Knowledge Organiser

May 7, 2022by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

A DNA Knowledge Organiser, based on Dennis Kelly’s play, including key vocabulary available for download. Making our British curriculum more accessible for EAL and ESL students by embedding key vocabulary and knowledge into the curriculum planning to support their language acquisition. The Knowledge Organiser is structured into three key areas: context, content and concepts. Use [...]

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Beowulf: Introduction to PETER Analysis

May 7, 2022by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

Exemplar paragraph of analysis based on the characterisation of Grendel in Beowulf with a breakdown of Point, Evidence, Technique (or Terminology), Effect and Refer Back. Useful for an introduction to analysis and support for Key Stage 3 students and part of a wider scheme of learning on Beowulf for Year 7. Subscriber Content Download Introduction [...]

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Poems of the Decade: Essay Questions

February 9, 2022by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

Use this tool to prepare for essay questions and see which texts and themes have appeared in recent years for examinations. Subscribe to get access Read more of this content when you subscribe today. Log in Subscriber Content 8ET03 Poems of the Decade Past Paper Questions 24 marks June 2016 Compare the ways in which [...]

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William Wordsworth: ‘Lines Written in Early Spring’

January 26, 2022by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

A compendium of useful links, exemplar material, resources and home learning: Lines Written in Early Spring: A Summary

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Post-16 Support: UAE Curriculum

January 26, 2022September 27, 2022by Jancke Dunn1 Comment

A compendium of useful links to help you on your journey through Post-16, applying for Universities and Careers in the UAE: Top Universities for Studying in the UAE EdArabia UAE University Guide Scholarships UAE Government Scholarships Scholarships for UAE Nationals MOE Scholarships for Universities around the World EMSAT Support The EmSAT (Emirates Standardised Test) is a [...]

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A-Level English Language: Individual Variation Accent & Dialect Wider Reading

January 24, 2022February 11, 2022by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

Texts you may be interested in to explore further the concepts we are covering in class. Useful for stretching and challenging your understanding to a deeper level. Beal, J. C. (2010). An Introduction to Regional Englishes: Dialect Variation in England. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press. Hughes, A., Trudgill, P. & Watt, D. (2012). English Accents and Dialects: An [...]

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An Unknown Girl

January 8, 2022by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

A fully annotated copy of the poem 'An Unknown Girl' by Moniza Alvi to support the teaching of Edexcel IGCSE English Language Poetry & Prose Anthology. This can also be used to guide the teaching of this prose text as a coursework element. 'An Unknown Girl' by Moniza Alvi Fully Annotated PDFA fully annotated copy [...]

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EXPLORERS OF BOYS MESSING ABOUT?: Analysis Breakdown

January 5, 2022by Jancke Dunn1 Comment

A breakdown of the non-fiction text from the Edexcel English Language Non-Fiction Anthology, 'Explorers or Boys Messing About? Either Way, the Taxpayer gets the Bill' . Exploring GAPS, title analysis and exemplar written analysis on the major techniques, purpose and tone throughout. Useful for supporting student revision and embedding sound understanding of linguistic features within [...]