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I am an experienced primary school teacher based in the UK. I have a passion for English. My previous roles in school include English Co-ordinator, Reading Leader and English as an Additional Language Co-ordinator. I am also a published educational author who has written a variety of books to help support the teaching of literacy.
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In Flanders Fields by John McCrae: PPT, Poem, Worksheets and Activities
A complete poetry lesson based on the poem 'In Flanders Fields’ by John McCrae with PPT presentation, comprehension tasks and follow-up speaking and writing activities. Ideal for studying Remembrance Day, Memorial Day or World War One. Suitable for students in grades 2 to 6. The 11 slide PPT contains: • The poem with supporting visual images • Background information about the poet and poem • Discussion questions • Details of follow-up activities. The resource also includes: • A copy of the poem
2nd - 6th
English Language Arts, Poetry, Reading
Jabberwocky: PPT, Poem and Worksheets
A complete poetry lesson based on the poem ‘Jabberwocky’ by Lewis Carroll. Includes PPT presentation and comprehension tasks. Ideal for exploring classic and nonsense poetry. Great for vocabulary work and encouraging students to decipher word meanings through context. Also includes guidance for three follow-up activities. A flexible resource with the potential for extension into a short unit of work. The 16 slide PPT contains: • The poem with supporting visual images • Background information abo
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Poetry, Reading
Also included in: Nonsense Poetry Bundle
The Eagle by Alfred Lord Tennyson: PPT, poem and worksheets
A complete lesson based on the poem ‘The Eagle’ by Alfred Lord Tennyson with PPT presentation, comprehension worksheets and follow up activities. Ideal for exploring classic poetry or as part of a topic on predators or birds of prey. A flexible resource with the potential for extension into a short unit of work. The 10 slide PPT contains: • The poem with supporting visual images • Background information about the poet and poem • Discussion questions • Details of follow-up activities. The resour
2nd - 5th
English Language Arts, Poetry, Reading
Haiku PPT Lesson with Activities
A complete poetry lesson based on a classic Japanese haiku: Matsuo Basho’s frog poem. Includes a PPT presentation and comprehension tasks. Also includes activities designed to help students create their own haikus. These activities are ideal for helping pupils consider word choice, editing, syllables and layout. A flexible resource with the potential for extension into a short unit of work. The 12 slide PPT contains: · The poem with supporting visual images · Background information about the
2nd - 5th
English Language Arts, Poetry, Reading
Daffodils by William Wordsworth: PPT, Poem, Worksheets and Activities
A complete poetry lesson based on the poem ‘Daffodils’ by Williams Wordsworth. Includes a PPT presentation and comprehension tasks. Also includes guidance for a follow-up writing activity. Ideal for teachers studying classic poetry with their pupils or looking for a spring poem. A flexible resource with the potential for extension into a short unit of work. Suitable for students in grades 4 to 6. The 10 slide PPT contains: • The poem with supporting visual images • Background information about t
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Poetry
The Tyger: PPT, poem and worksheets
A complete poetry lesson based on the classic poem ‘The Tyger’ by William Blake. Includes a PPT presentation and comprehension tasks. Also includes guidance for two follow-up writing activities. Ideal for exploring classic poetry or as a part of a topic on rainforests or predators. A flexible resource with the potential for extension into a short unit of work. The 14 slide PPT contains: • The poem with supporting visual images • Background information about the poem and poet • Discussion questio
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Poetry, Reading
In the Dark, Dark Wood Poem: PPT, Worksheets and Activities
A complete lesson based on the poem ‘In the Dark, Dark Wood’ with PPT presentation and comprehension tasks. Great for Halloween! This fun spooky poem is ideal for teachers exploring scary poetry with students in grades Pre K to 1. Useful for reading sessions, literacy lessons or topic work. Also includes guidance for two follow-up writing activities. A flexible resource with the potential for extension into a short unit of work. The PPT contains: • The poem with supporting visual images • Back
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Poetry
Also included in: Spooky Halloween Poems Bundle
The Hairy Toe: PPT, poem and worksheets
Ideas for using the traditional poem ‘The Hairy Toe’ with pupils in grades K to 2. This fun spooky poem is ideal for teachers exploring scary poetry with their pupils. Great for Halloween! Useful for whole class guided reading sessions, literacy lessons or topic work. The content is suitable for one or two lessons. The resource contains: * A useful PPT which contains: the poem; supporting visual images; background information about the poem; ideas for independent work; discussion and follow-up
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Poetry, Reading
Also included in: Spooky Halloween Poems Bundle
Twas the Night Before Christmas: PPT, poem and worksheets
A Christmas poetry lesson based on the poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ with PPT presentation and comprehension tasks. Also includes guidance for follow-up writing and speaking and listening activities. A flexible resource with the potential for extension into a short unit of work. The 14 slide PPT contains: • The poem with supporting visual images • Background information about the poem • Discussion questions • Details of follow-up activities. The resource also includes: • A copy of the
1st - 5th
Poetry, Reading, Vocabulary
Also included in: Christmas Poetry Bundle
Easter Story (Incl. Holy Week) Kindergarten & 1st Grade Lesson Pack
This Easter Story and Traditions lesson pack for students in Kindergarten and 1st Grade contains an editable 24 slide PPT which includes the Easter story focusing on the main events of Holy Week. This flexible resource also includes a choice of five follow-up activities: Complete a cloze procedure about Palm SundayMatch sentences and pictures linked to the words of Jesus during the Last SupperDraw and colour an Easter Sunday cross which is decorated with flowersDesign and colour an eggMake a sim
K - 1st
Religion
Christmas Poetry Bundle
Contains two complete poetry lessons based on the fun Christmas poems ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ and ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’. Includes PPT presentations and comprehension tasks. Ideal for teachers exploring Christmas traditions with their pupils. Useful for reading sessions, literacy lessons or festive topic work. Each lesson also includes guidance for follow-up activities making this a flexible resource with the potential for extension into two short units of work. The PPT provide
1st - 5th
Poetry, Reading
The Three Kings Christmas Poem: PPT, activities and worksheets
The nativity story of the Three Kings / Three Wise Men told through a classic poem. Ideal for exploring the Christmas story, Epiphany and Three Kings Day. The resource contains a complete lesson with PPT presentation and comprehension tasks. It also contains guidance for two follow-up activities with links to literacy and art. A flexible resource with the potential for extension into a short unit of work. The 22 slide PPT contains: • The poem with supporting visual images • Background informatio
2nd - 5th
Poetry, Reading
Also included in: Epiphany / Three Kings Day PPT Bundle
Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks PPT Lesson Bundle
Contains two complete lessons based on the civil rights activists Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks. Includes PPT presentations and follow up activities. Ideal for Black History Month, studying civil rights, equality, discrimination or important historical figures. The PPT provided for each lesson includes: • Biographical information • Discussion questions • Details of two follow-up activities. A selection of printables to support follow-up activities is also included.
1st - 5th
U.S. History
ELL / ESL Starter Pack 3: Out and About
This pack contains a selection of ELL / ESL / EAL resources suitable for newly arrived students with little or no English. The focus of this pack is to help newcomers to learn key vocabulary associated with school. Materials in the pack are fully editable. The pack contains almost 50 worksheets with activities linked to more than 60 words. Activities include: Handwriting Drawing Matching pictures and words Multiple choice Simple sentence work The pack also contains a pupil information sheet, a p
Not Specific
English Language Arts
CCSS
CCRA.L.3
, CCRA.L.4
Also included in: ELL / ESL NEWCOMER BUNDLE
Easter Story (Incl. Holy Week) and Traditions Lesson Pack for 2nd to 5th Grade
This Easter Story and Traditions lesson pack contains an editable 30 slide PPT which includes the Easter story focusing on the main events of Holy Week. This flexible resource also includes a choice of five follow-up activities: Complete a True or false quiz about the events of the Easter storySummarise the events of the Easter StoryWrite an acrostic poem about EasterCreate a painting linked to Good FridayMake a simple Easter CardThe pack also includes an explanation of Easter traditions and sup
2nd - 5th
Religion
Describe the Picture Sentence Builder Pack
Ideal for ELL/ ESL pupils who are ready to begin writing first sentences.Contains 20 worksheets each featuring a picture and phrases to help pupils form sentences.Also suitable for early writers or writers requiring structured support with sentence building.
Not Specific
English Language Arts
Epiphany / Three Kings Day PPT Lesson with Activities
A PPT presentation which explains what Epiphany is and how it is celebrated in different countries including details about Three Kings Day. The PPT includes ideas for two follow up activities: design a Epiphany cake or design a crown. Outlines for the cake and crown are provided for children to draw and color their designs; alternatively, teachers may wish to develop the activities further. This could be done by providing students with a selection of collage materials or paints, or asking studen
K - 5th
Informational Text, Religion
Also included in: Epiphany / Three Kings Day PPT Bundle
Epiphany / Three Kings Day PPT Bundle
Two PPT Lessons linked to the Christmas story of the Three Wise Men also know as the Magi or Three Kings and Epiphany. Each lesson contains a PPT, worksheets and activities. One lesson is based around a classic Christmas poem which tells the story of the journey of the Three Kings. This resource includes a PPT containing the poem with visual images, background information and follow-up art and writing activities, plus comprehension tasks.The other lesson includes a PPT lesson about Epiphany with
1st - 5th
Poetry, Religion
What is Pink? Christina Rossetti Classic Poem and Activities
A complete poetry lesson based on a classic poem about colors: ‘What is Pink’ by Christina Rossetti. Includes a PPT presentation and comprehension tasks. Also includes guidance for four follow-up writing activities. Ideal for exploring classic poetry and great for helping students identify and discuss different colors. A flexible resource with the potential for extension into a short unit of work. The 17 slide PPT contains: • The poem with supporting visual images • Background information about
K - 3rd
English Language Arts, Poetry
Nonsense Poetry Bundle
Contains two complete poetry lessons based on the nonsense poem 'Jabberwocky’ by Lewis Carroll and a selection of Edward Lear’s limericks. Includes PPT presentations and comprehension tasks. Ideal for teachers exploring classic nonsense poetry. Useful for reading sessions or literacy lessons Each lesson also includes guidance for follow-up activities making this a flexible resource with the potential for extension into two short units of work. The PPT provided for each lesson includes: • Poem(s)
2nd - 5th
English Language Arts, Poetry, Reading
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About the store
Experience
I am an experienced primary school teacher based in the UK. I have a passion for English. My previous roles in school include English Co-ordinator, Reading Leader and English as an Additional Language Co-ordinator. I am also a published educational author who has written a variety of books to help support the teaching of literacy.
Teaching style
Everyone has their own teaching style and all classes are different. I believe that is important that teachers have the freedom to be autonomous and teach in their own way to suit the needs of their students.
Ready-made resources and schemes can be helpful and time-saving, but should include inbuilt flexibility. One size does not fit all! Teachers should be able to adapt resources, add their own stamp and teach in the way they think best.
In my view, lessons do not need to be complicated to work well. My resources are easy-prep, straight-forward to use and adaptable. I aim to make my lessons accessible to all. The majority of my resources contain high-quality questioning to make students think and many opportunities for discussion.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I have more than 20 years of teaching experience. Shining teacher moments occur for me everytime I see a child gain confidence and understanding and achieve success! I have extended my passion for teaching beyond the classroom. I have established a successful tutoring business in which I work with students on a 1:1 or small group basis. It's wonderful to see how these students blossom with close attention. I have also branched out into educational writing. I have worked with various publishers and have written a variety of books and articles linked to the teaching of English. I have been delighted to receive five star reviews in National Teaching Magazines for two of my books.
My own education history
I have a B'Ed degree specialising in English.
Additional biographical information
I have my own blog in which I share my views on the teaching of English, and my experiences of how to achieve success.
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