Specialist in teaching KS3 & KS4 plus IBDP English B.
Making sure all EAL/ESL/ELL/ESOL students are an integral part of learning & not only given urgent and superficial attention prior a lesson observation or an inspection.
Specialist in teaching KS3 & KS4 plus IBDP English B.
Making sure all EAL/ESL/ELL/ESOL students are an integral part of learning & not only given urgent and superficial attention prior a lesson observation or an inspection.
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde: The Ultimate GCSE Guide
Struggling with the complexity of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde? This specially abridged version has been designed for secondary students who find the original text challenging. Perfect for GCSE English Literature, this guide makes the classic novel accessible while helping students meet their assessment objectives.
What’s inside?
• The complete story, simplified to ensure every student can understand and engage with the text.
• Over 50 pages of targeted exercises covering all four GCSE English Literature Assessment Objectives (AOs).
• Clear explanations of the novel’s content and themes.
• In-depth discussions to enhance understanding and critical thinking.
• A sample GCSE exam question with a model answer to boost exam confidence.
After working through this guide, students will approach the original text with confidence and a deeper understanding of Stevenson’s timeless story.
Free sample chapters are available to download:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13165151
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13165186
How does Priestley present Gerald Croft in An Inspector Calls?
Level 9 GCSE essay Grade A* IGCSE essay
This Level 9 exemplar can be used for all questions related to Gerald Croft
An Inspector Calls by J B Priestley
The important context or background of the play is discussed in this lesson.
Context or the background means:
The time and place when the text was written. (An Inspector Calls was written in 1945)
The writer’s personal experiences. (What we know about J B Priestley & why he wrote the play?)
The time and place in the text. (An Inspector Calls is set in 1912 in the North Midlands)
A look at laughter and what makes us laugh.
This English lesson is aimed for high school students who can discuss the reading passage and connect it with their own experiences.
The lesson gives the students ample opportunity to listen and speak as well as read and write.
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How does Priestley present the theme of responsibility in An Inspector Calls?
Grade 9/A* exemplar
This model answer covers all the essential quotes and analysis for the theme of responsibility. The content can apply to any essay regarding this theme
11 Grade 9 essays focussing on all of the characters and main themes of Priestley’s class drama An Inspector Calls are available at:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12538426
The essays are:
How does Priestley present the character of Arthur Birling?
How does Priestley present the character of Mrs. Birling?
How does Priestley present the character of Eric Birling?
How does Priestley present the character of Sheila Birling?
How does Priestley present the character of Gerald Croft?
How does Priestley present the character of Inspector Goole?
How does Priestley present the theme of responsibility in the play?
How does Priestley present the theme of social class in the play?
How does Priestley present the theme of gender in the play?
How does Priestley present the theme of age class in the play?
How does Priestley use dramatic irony to expose the strengths and weaknesses of characters?
This simplified and abridged version of Arthur Miller’s classic ‘A View from the Bridge’ is guaranteed to enable students understand the text. It is an excellent starting point for students who would otherwise struggle with the original text. This has been used in schools for many years.
This is a complete unit of work and the students will understand:
The main characters, themes & setting of the play.
The important theme of ‘The American Dream’ and
the concept of respect in the Italian community during the 1950s.
83 pages.
49 of the abridged text and
34 of exercises
This is a perfectly differentiated text that ensures that all (i.e. EAL/SEND and low ability) students’ are fully included in the learning process.
Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde exemplary GCSE/IGCSE essay:
How is the theme of duality of human nature presented in the novel?
This model answer can apply to any question related to the theme of duality.
A complete resource has been created for students working towards from Level 5 to Level 9 GCSE Literature.
170 pages
This resource includes:
The context of the play explained
A summary of the play
A timeline
Character analysis of:
Arthur Birling
Sybil Birling
Eric Birling
Sheila Birling
Gerald Croft
Inspector Goole
Eva Smith
The main themes of the play are analysed:
Responsibility (both individual & collective or social)
Gender
Age
Class
The use of dramatic irony is analysed
The genre of the play is also covered. Is An Inspector Calls
a legal play
a mystery play or a
moral play
A GCSE exam question at the end of each unit (13 in total)
The Monkey’s Paw by W. W. Jacobs: An Abridged Version
Part of the Back to Basics series, this resource simplifies the classic 20th-century short story The Monkey’s Paw, making it more accessible and engaging for students.
While the original version may be challenging, this carefully abridged edition retains the essence of the story, ensuring students can fully understand and appreciate its literary significance.
What’s included in this mini-unit of work:
• A student-friendly, carefully abridged version of The Monkey’s Paw
• Extracts from the original text to introduce Jacobs’ style and language
• Engaging exercises to consolidate understanding
• Designed using Bloom’s Taxonomy to guide students through a progression from basic to complex learning, promoting deeper understanding and critical thinking
• A complete set of answers to save teachers valuable time
Once students grasp the story, they will be ready to explore its deeper themes and significance, making learning both meaningful and rewarding. This resource ensures The Monkey’s Paw becomes one of the most impactful short stories for your class to study.
Simplified & Animal Farm: Empowering Every Learner
This simplified and abridged version of George Orwell's classic Animal Farm is designed to help students understand the text. It serves as an excellent starting point for students who might otherwise struggle with the original. Whether you support English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners, students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), or lower-ability groups, this resource makes the classic novella accessible, engaging, and easy to understand.
Why choose this resource?
This comprehensive unit of work is perfectly differentiated to ensure all students including EAL, SEND, and low-ability groups are fully included in the learning process.
What’s inside?
27 pages of simplified text that bring the story to life.
76 pages of interactive exercises to engage and challenge learners.
7 pages that clearly and simply explain the significant historical and political context.
An answer key for easy reference
What sets it apart?
Bring Orwell’s Animal Farm to life in your classroom today. Every learner deserves the chance to explore and understand this literary masterpiece. This expertly differentiated resource ensures every student feels included and empowered, making it perfect for building confidence and comprehension in any classroom.
This simplified and abridged version of Harper Lee’s classic ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is guaranteed to enable students understand the text. It is an excellent starting point for students who would otherwise struggle with the original text. This has been used in schools for many years.
This is a complete unit of work and the students will understand:
• The important themes of racism and injustice the novel
• The significant historical context of the novel
This is a perfectly differentiated text that ensures all (i.e. EAL/SEN and low ability) students are fully included in the learning process. The extended writing tasks at the end of each unit can be used as an assessment piece.
A complete resource has been created for students working towards Level 4 GCSE Literature.
170 pages
This resource includes:
The context of the play explained
A summary of the play
A timeline
Character analysis of:
Arthur Birling
Sybil Birling
Eric Birling
Sheila Birling
Gerald Croft
Inspector Goole
Eva Smith
The main themes of the play are analysed:
Responsibility (Both individual & collective or social)
Gender
Age
Class
The use of dramatic irony is analysed
The genre of the play is also covered. Is An Inspector Calls
a legal play
a mystery play or a
moral play
A GCSE exam question at the end of each unit (13 in total)
How does Priestley present Sheila Birling in An Inspector Calls?
Level 9 / A* model essay.
This level 9 / A* exemplar can be modified for all questions related to Sheila Birling.
How does Priestley present Eric Birling in An Inspector Calls?
Level 9 model essay.
This level 9 exemplar can be modified for all questions related to Eric Birling.
How does Priestley present Inspector Goole in the play?
Level 9/A* model essay.
This level 9/A* exemplar can be modified for all questions related to Inspector Goole.
Grade 9 and/or A* essay about the importance of Arthur Birling in J B Priestley’s ‘An Inspector Calls’
This essay can be modified for any essay related to Arthur Biriling.
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How does Priestley present Mrs Birling in An Inspector Calls?
Level 9 GCSE essay. A* IGCSE Essay
This Level 9 exemplar can be used for all questions related to Gerald Croft
11 Grade 9 essays focussing on all of the characters and main themes of Priestley’s class drama An Inspector Calls.
The essays are:
How does Priestley present the character of Arthur Birling?
How does Priestley present the character of Mrs. Birling?
How does Priestley present the character of Eric Birling?
How does Priestley present the character of Sheila Birling?
How does Priestley present the character of Gerald Croft?
How does Priestley present the character of Inspector Goole?
How does Priestley present the theme of responsibility in the play?
How does Priestley present the theme of social class in the play?
How does Priestley present the theme of gender in the play?
How does Priestley present the theme of age class in the play?
How does Priestley use dramatic irony to expose the strengths and weaknesses of characters?
Learning English (Workbook 3) directly addresses the unique academic needs facing students who arrive in the UK with little or no English.
After completing Learning English (Workbook 3) students should be able to cope in mainstream classes. This workbook ensures that the student will develop an effective understanding of English. The tremendous advantage of this resource is that the student will immediately become fully included in the learning process. At the end of each unit, the student can record the progress they have made by completing the user friendly self-assessment sheet.
Learning English (Workbook 3) is a student-centred resource which enables the student to be actively engaged in developing skills that are required in an academic environment. The teacher can witness and monitor the steady progress the EAL student is making towards becoming an independent learner. Learning English (Workbook 3) allows the teacher the flexibility to select appropriate topics.
Learning English (Workbook 3) can, also, be used as an excellent Induction programme. When it is necessary and appropriate to withdraw students from mainstream classes, this is a systematic self-contained resource that enhances language development and activates confidence in the student.
Learning English Workbook 3 contains over 80 pages of excercises.