3. Andrew Moore's Teaching Resource Site; http://www.universalteacher.org.uk/default.htm

This website offers a variety of resources categorized in clear manner: GCE English A levels, GCE English Literature A/levels, Shakespeare, Poetry, Drama etc. It is more geared towards teaching English Literature in JC.  There are various tutorials on comparison between texts, poetry and drama. It even offers an introduction to language and social contexts that includes English varieties in British Isles and language change etc. I think this is a good introduction for the teacher to know and find out more about sociolinguistics. Knowing the nuances of the language empowers the teacher to be better equipped in teaching Literature.

-Li Ying-
 

2. Poetry Speaks; https://www.poetryspeaks.com/

I find this website (although it doesn't offer lesson plans for teaching Literature) is a great introduction to poetry for students. This website provides an avenue for students to hear poets reading their works as well as to understand the difference between reading a poem silently and reading it aloud. This website can serve as a complement, a form of teaching resource to capture students' attention as well as to pique their interest in reading poetry aloud, submitting videos/audios and to join in poetry slam. It is a channel for them to build their confidence as well as get them interested in the act of producing, to the extent of even writing poems. 

Once students find poetry fun, they are likely to want to learn the art of poetry and may even start writing their own poems. In the act of writing, they will become more conscious of stylistic devices as well as their purpose. This will then make them more aware when they read other poems/prepare for unseen poetry section.

-Li Ying-

1. TES Connect; http://www.tes.co.uk/english-secondary-teaching-resources/

I find this website useful as it is geared towards GCSE English/English Literature revision. The format of the paper should be the same, if not similar to our GCE examination. It features contributions by teachers in UK on a variety of genres such as drama, prose and poetry categorized into different age group/levels. It is very well-organized, user-friendly and systematic.It features different approaches to teaching Literature such as the use of audio booklets, interactive whiteboards, images, videos and even blogs.

An example of a lesson plan and activity suggestion: http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storyCode=6063758


-Li Ying-