English 2010 Teaching Resources: Nettles (Vernon Scannell)

Nettles  Vernon Scannell  
2010 GCSE English 
Poems from the Literary Heritage : Relationships

A PowerPoint analysis of the poem Nettles by Vernon Scannell (GCSE English 2010 Poetry) and an accompanying  worksheet booklet.

Teaching resources include:

Context - A brief biography of Vernon Scannell.  Making predictions about the poem.

Introduction - Read the poem Nettles, discussion of ideas/first impressions, consolidation of understanding.

Structure & language - Discuss the poem’s structure and explore its imagery.

Style and form - Analysis of style and form and the author’s use of poetic techniques.

Language - Exploration of word choices, using P.E.E to write about language in poetry.

Themes - Themes of 'Nettles explored, consolidation of the poet’s meaning and purpose.

Links - Where to find further information about Vernon Scannell and his poetry

This 41 slide PowerPoint also contains links to additional websites and a student booklet containing worksheets to accompany the resource.

Nettles by Vernon Scannell is available to download now at www.Teacher-of-English.com.
Nettles is a key text for GCSE English 2010 in both the AQA and Edexcel anthologies.

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Martin

English 2010 Teaching Resources: Praise Song for My Mother

Praise Song for My Mother 

Grace Nichols  2010 GCSE English Contemporary Poetry : Relationships

  

A Powerpoint analysis of the poem Praise Song for My Mother by Grace Nichols (GCSE English 2010 Poetry) and an accompanying 18 page worksheet booklet.  

Teaching resources include:

Lesson 1          Context - A brief biography and video of Grace Nichols, an introduction to the African poetic form of praise songs and an assessment task.

Lesson 2          Introduction - Watch and listen to a video reading of the poem 'Praise Song', discussion of ideas/first impressions, consolidation of understanding.

Lesson 3          Structure & language - Analysis of the poem's structure and exploration of imagery.

Lesson 4          Style and form - Analysis of style and form and the author’s use of poetic techniques.

Lesson 5          Language - Exploration of word choices and depth of meaning, using P.E.E to write about language in poetry.

Lesson 6          Themes - Themes of 'Praise Song' explored, consolidation of poet’s meaning and purpose, create a praise song.

Links - Where to find further information about Grace Nichols and her poetry

This 51 slide Powerpoint also contains links to additional teaching texts and websites and an 18 page booklet containing worksheets to accompany the resource.

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Enjoy the week

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Martin

Macbeth (William Shakespeare)

Macbeth (Shakespeare)
KS3 KS4 GCSE English teaching resources: Macbeth (Shakespeare) English Scheme of work (PPT & worksheets)

Macbeth: scheme of work is an excellent Powerpoint presentation designed to help students to understand Shakespeare's text and prepare for GCSE Literature coursework or examination. This 150 slide teaching resource contains a student booklet with high quality worksheets which compliment the 23 Powerpoint based four part lessons.  Lessons explore characters, themes, social and historical context, deduction skills and provide a detailed analysis of language and dramatic devices used by Shakespeare in Macbeth.

To take a closer look go to:
English Teaching Resources: Macbeth scheme of work 

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Martin

Praise Song for My Mother (Grace Nichols)

This week's new resource at Teacher-of-English.com is...
Praise Song for My Mother
Grace Nichols
GCSE English 2010 Resources
Contemporary Poetry : Relationships

Praise Song for My Mother  (Grace Nichols)
2010 GCSE English Contemporary Poetry : Relationships   
A Powerpoint analysis of the poem Praise Song for My Mother by Grace Nichols (GCSE English 2010 Poetry) and an accompanying 18 page worksheet booklet.  


Teaching resources include: 
Lesson 1 Context - A brief biography and video of Grace Nichols, an introduction to the African poetic form of praise songs and an assessment task.
Lesson 2 Introduction - Watch and listen to a video reading of the poem 'Praise Song', discussion of ideas/first impressions, consolidation of understanding.
Lesson 3 Structure & language - Analysis of the poem's structure and exploration of imagery.
Lesson 4 Style and form - Analysis of style and form and the author’s use of poetic techniques.
Lesson 5 Language - Exploration of word choices and depth of meaning, using P.E.E to write about language in poetry.
Lesson 6 Themes - Themes of 'Praise Song' explored, consolidation of poet’s meaning and purpose, create a praise song.
Links - Where to find further information about Grace Nichols and her poetry


This 51 slide PowerPoint also contains links to additional teaching texts and websites and an 18 page booklet containing worksheets to accompany the resource.


To View the complete resource Praise Song for My Mother click on the link.


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Kind Regards

Martin