Mrs Dunn's English Class Page Exploring the genre of science fiction through a range of canonical extracts and short stories. Download: Science Fiction Knowledge Organiser A Science Fiction genre Knowledge Organiser, based on a range of key conventions and motifs in Science Fiction writing. Can be used in Key Stage 3 and middle school in [...]
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Reading Recommendations: If you liked Romeo & Juliet, try readingโฆ
A selection of YA fiction and more challenging reads for those who enjoyed the timeless themes and plot within Shakespeare's play Romeo & Juliet! Love Romeo and Juliet but wish for a fresh twist? Whether you adore the star-crossed romance, the family feuds, or the high-stakes drama, thereโs a YA novel out there for you. [...]
Romeo & Juliet: Thematic Quotation Displays
Display material for major themes addressed in the play Romeo and Juliet grouping key scenes and quotations Light and dark imagery: Love vs. hate: Nature: Destiny: Familial conflict:
‘Still I Rise’ by Maya Angelou
The content offers a fully annotated version of Maya Angelou's poem "Still I Rise," designed to aid in teaching Edexcel IGCSE English Language Poetry & Prose Anthology. This resource also supports coursework related to the prose text. Premium subscribers can access additional materials upon subscription.
Romeo & Juliet: Homework Study Schedule
Week 1: Year 8 Playlist Prologue as Sonnet Pre-watching. Make sure you add to our class annotations of the Prologue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0wtMTRld5k&list=PLwaLIaLu8wcwh1ywG3MpAlP8Rtg-35L3s&index=5 Quizizz Class Quiz on the Prologue fill in the gaps https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5a9c45e5045147001add2602/romeo-and-juliet-prologue Learn Week 1 spellings and definitions of Tier 2 Vocabulary https://awakenenglish.com/romeo-juliet/ Complete Quizizz Class Quiz on the Week 1 Vocabulary https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5e9430534e2dc0001ba5abc6 [...]
Frankenstein: The Importance of Procreation
Plan for thematic analysis of Procreation in Frankenstein with a comparison to The Handmaid's Tale. Creation of Life: Traditional parent and child imagery Gothic Doubling: Relationships tied together through birth and death as well as suicide Power: God and the Creator figure. Transgression of the moral, natural and social order in both texts Power: Agency [...]
Edexcel Poetry Anthology: Tier 2 Vocabulary
Important vocabulary for approaching the Edexcel iGCSE Poetry Anthology part of the exam. The words selected either appear in the poems themselves as trickier language or can be used in analysis. Arabic translations included for English Language Learners. Vocabulary Translation Definition Synonym 1 Congregation (n.) ู ุฌู ุน A group of people assembled for religious [...]
‘Prayer Before Birth’ by Louis MacNeice
The content describes a video lesson analyzing the poem "Prayer Before Birth," focusing on language, repetition, voice, and structure. It aims to help students improve their analytical skills for GCSE and IGCSE Literature by providing strategies for effective poetry responses during exams, suitable for independent study and homework.
‘Blessing’ by Imtiaz Dharker
Blessing Annotated Poem โCompare the presentation of religion in the poems Blessing and Tygerโ by Mr Peel Exemplar Analysis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvG6R6raj1c
Wordsworth and Keats: Exemplar Analysis
William Wordsworth and John Keats explore change through Nature's symbolism in their poetry, focusing on themes of aging and loss, while accepting these transitions. Both authors celebrate the natural cycle of life, using the seasons to illustrate change, highlighting a comforting connection to Nature and a shared spiritual experience among humanity.
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