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To Kill a Mockingbird: Boo Radley

March 24, 2020by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

Flipchart scan of exemplar character analysis based on how Boo Radley is presented and dealing with themes of prejudice within the novel

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Unseen Poetry: Terminology

March 22, 2020by Jancke Dunn2 Comments

Important terminology for approaching the Edexcel iGCSE Unseen Poetry part of the exam. Arabic translations included for English Language Learners. Vocabulary Definition 1 Simile التشبيه في علم بلاغة When something is compared to another using ‘like’ or ‘as’ 2 Metaphor تشابه مستعار When something is compared to another through description as if [...]

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Edexcel Poetry Anthology: Tier 2 Vocabulary

March 22, 2020February 22, 2021by Jancke Dunn2 Comments

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.) مجمع A group of people assembled for religious [...]

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‘Prayer Before Birth’ by Louis MacNeice

March 8, 2020March 4, 2026by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

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.

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‘Piano’ by D H Lawrence

March 8, 2020March 4, 2026by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

The content provides resources for students studying the poem "Piano," including a glossary of terms and an annotated version of the poem. It features a video analysis aimed at GCSE and IGCSE students, breaking down language, structure, and key quotations to enhance analytical writing and exam preparation skills.

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‘Half-past Two’ by U A Fanthorpe

March 8, 2020March 4, 2026by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

The content focuses on a podcast analyzing the poem "Half-past Two," emphasizing language, narrative voice, and structure. It is aimed at GCSE and IGCSE Literature students, offering exam-focused commentary to help them understand imagery and shifts in time. This resource supports independent study and enhances students' analytical skills for exams.

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Wordsworth and Keats: Exemplar Analysis

March 8, 2020April 21, 2025by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

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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Tier 2 Vocabulary

March 8, 2020January 7, 2025by Jancke Dunn1 Comment

A compendium of all the Tier 2 vocabulary lists for English Literature, Language and ESL Blog Posts on Vocabulary Embedding Vocabulary into the Curriculum: Romeo and Juliet Word of the Week: Case Studies Key Stage 3 A Midsummer Night's Dream: Tier 2 Vocabulary A Midsummer Night's Dream: Tier 2 Vocabulary Korean Translations Dystopian Literature: Tier [...]

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Frankenstein: Homework Study Schedule

February 15, 2020April 16, 2020by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

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. Whole A-level Playlist Week 1: Read the background of the text in your critical [...]

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The Handmaid’s Tale: Tier 2 and 3 Vocabulary

December 9, 2019by Jancke Dunn3 Comments

Vocabulary Definition 1 Elegy (n.) A reflective work of literature in response to a death, a lament for the dead 2 Epigraph (n.) Quotation usually found at the beginning of a book, or chapter of a book 3 Bildungsroman (n.) A novel in which the protagonist grows, learns and matures; a 'coming of age' [...]