All things Educational. Sharing resources for Secondary English
Purple Hibiscus: Low-stakes Revision Quizzing for A-level Examinations Week 1: Explain the quotation: You must include consideration of characterisation, themes, structure of the novel, context and offer one other linking quote. “I wished Amaka would keep her voice low. I was not used to this king of conversation at the table.” p.97 “She said ‘teenagers’ [...]
King Lear: Homework study schedule The majority of reading materials will be contained in your critical pack; videos and podcasts available through your A-level playlist. Tick when completed and make sure you manage your workload – do not leave it all until the last minute. Week 1: Read the background of the text in [...]
This visual graphic organizer simplifies key elements of tragedy in drama, focusing on emotional arcs, structure, and character journeys. It highlights the tragic hero's rise and fall, alongside themes such as fate, hubris, and catharsis, making complex concepts comprehensible for GCSE and A-level students studying both classical and modern tragedies.
Exemplar essay generously shared with permissions Leen Elamin:
Week 1: Watch ‘The Deliverer’ A-level Literature Playlist Week 2: Essay: How is suffering presented within the Poems of the Decade collection? 1000 words Watch ‘Giuseppe’ A-level Literature Playlist Week 3: Watch ‘Out of the Bag’ A-level Literature Playlist Week 4: Essay: How is the memory or identity depicted in [...]
This resource offers a comprehensive A-Level lesson on Wordsworth's "Lines Written a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey," focusing on Romantic poetry themes like nature and memory. It includes annotated extracts, critical insights, and model responses, supporting teachers and students in mastering analysis for exam preparation and essay writing.
Sport & Leisure English as a Second Language: Extreme Sports Homework Study Schedule Reading Skills: NEF Sport Results When you hear the final whistle Holiday changed my life Ready to Write 3 p. 181 Test Your Reading Holiday Brochure p. 52 National Geographic Close-up Student Book C1 Sports Crazy p. 121-132 What a World 2 [...]
Eugene Achike is portrayed as a tyrannical figure, imposing a suffocating religious absolutism on his family while seeking validation through Catholicism. His relationships reflect oppressive patriarchal dynamics, leading to emotional turmoil. Kambili's evolving perspective indicates the shattering of his control, illustrating the destructive interplay between faith, power, and family.
Chimamanda Adichie's Purple Hibiscus explores the themes of violence and oppression in Nigeria under the regimes of Generals Babangida and Abacha. Through Kambili's coming-of-age, the novel reveals the clash between familial silence and the political turmoil, reflecting the broader context of Nigeria's post-colonial struggles and repressive history.
World Book Day is an exciting time of year, when teachers have settled comfortably into the routine of the year and new classes but before the pressure ramps up with summer exams. It is an opportunity to let your creativity out and let your bookishness reign. Our school included in their calendar this year a [...]
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