The important themes in Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde explained to GCSE students working towards Level 3. This resource has been differentiated and is also very appropriate for SEN/EAL students who would struggle with the original text.

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde GCSE Literature. It is very imortant for students to understand context or background of the novel. In this lesson students will undertstand: The time and place when the text was written. (Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was written in 1886.) The writer’s life and personal experiences that may have influenced them to write the text. (What do we know about Robert Louis Stevenson?) The time and places referred to in the text. (Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde set in London in the 1880s) For a video of this lesson please use the following link: https://youtu.be/J606vlmhz48

A fun way to begin or end a lesson. This is designed to get the students focussed.

An Inspector Calls by JB Priestley Character analysis of Arthur Birling. This resource is aimed at students working towards Level 4 at GCSE Literature. It is, also, very useful for SEN/EAL students. For students working at Level 5 and above please use the following link: https://youtu.be/tp73ZYKo9UU

An Inspector Calls by JB Priestley Character analysis of Arthur Birling. This resource is aimed for students working from Level 5 to Level 9 at GCSE Literature. For students working at towards Level 4 please use the following link: https://youtu.be/L6KV06GES4M

A summary of what that happen in ‘An Inspector Calls’ by J B Priestley. The entire play is set in the dining room of the Birling’s house and involves a series of flashbacks which can be quite confusing for the students. This simple summary clearly explains what happens in ‘An Inspector Calls,’ This is aimed for GCSE students who are working towards Level 4. It is also very suitable for SEN/EAL students For a version that is aimed at students working at Level 5 to 9 please use the following link: https://youtu.be/tVf83kpnq-8

A summary of what that happen in ‘An Inspector Calls’ by J B Priestley. The entire play is set in the dining room of the Birling’s house and involves a series of flashbacks which can be quite confusing for the students. This simple summary clearly explains what happens in ‘An Inspector Calls,’ This is aimed for GCSE students who are working towards Level 9. For a differentiated version that is aimed at students working towards Level 4 (and for SEN/EAL students) please use the following link:

The context and background of J B Priestley’s ‘An Inspector Calls’ is explained. This is aimed for GCSE students who are working towards Level 4. It is also very suitable for SEN/EAL students For a version that is aimed at students working at Level 5 to Level 9 please use the following link: https://youtu.be/duVnJAGyOCU

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 simple chronology of the ‘chain of events’ that happen in ‘An Inspector Calls’ by J B Priestley. This is aimed for GCSE students who are working towards Grade 9. For a differentiated version that is aimed at students working towards Grade 5 (EAL/SEND) please use the following link:https://youtu.be/lWzSRtYxnxA

A simple chronology of the ‘chain of events’ that happen in ‘An Inspector Calls’ by J B Priestley. This is aimed for GCSE students who are working towards Grade 5. It is,also, very suitable for SEN/EAL students For a chronological timeline that is aimed at students working towards Grade 9 please use the following link: https://youtu.be/xBIVRBOdtIE

Russia 1900 – 1924 is a text that can be used at both: • KS3 & • GCSE/iGCSE History IB History Russia 1900 – 1924 covers all the key themes and ideas of this dramatic epoch in Russian history. Students are introduced to complex historical concepts in a clear and interesting way. Russia 1900 – 1924 brings to life the dramatic changes that the country witnessed in the first quarter of the twentieth century. Using original documentation the text helps the student develop the necessary skills of historical interpretation and analysis. Russia 1900 – 1924 also enables the student understand and explain historical sources, using language that is appropriate for GCSE. Russia 1900 – 1924 charts the long, short and immediate factors that are crucial when answering GCSE questions in exams. Russia 1900 – 1924 contains 126 pages and is a complete unit of work.

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.

Learning English (Workbook 2) directly addresses the unique academic needs facing students who arrive in the UK with little or no English. Beginning with first principles and slowly advancing to high order thinking skills, Learning English (Workbook 2) 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 2) 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 2) allows the teacher the flexibility to select appropriate topics. Learning English (Workbook 2) 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 2 contains over 80 pages of excercises.

Learning English (Workbook 1) directly addresses the unique academic needs facing students who arrive in the UK with little or no English. Beginning with first principles, Learning English: Workbook 1 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 1 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 1 allows the teacher the flexibility to select appropriate topics. Learning English: Workbook 1 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 1 contains over 80 pages of exercises.

The original text of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is extremely difficult for virtually all GCSE students who are studying this text for GCSE Literature. This abridged version has been written exclusively for secondary students who would struggle with the original text. Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde: The Ultimate GCSE Guide: the entire text abridged to make it understandable to all students. 50 plus pages of exercises that enable the students to cover the 4 Assessment Objectives (AO) for English Literature GCSE The content of the novel is clearly explained The themes of the novel are discussed A standard GCSE exam question is also given as an exemplar After reading ‘Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde: An abridged version…’ students will be able to read the original text with confidence.

This assessment has been designed uniquely for students who arrive in the UK during KS4. This simple and effective Reading & Writing test will quickly decipher the language levels of the student and whether or not they require academic intervention and/or language support. At present, students who arrive in the UK tend to be tested/assessed with material that has not been designed for this target group. ‘Assessing EAL students who arrive during KS4’ contains a clear marking rubric and can be administered as soon as the student starts school. EAL students are usually among the most academically bright students but this can be overlooked if the appropriate assessment is not administered.

This assessment has been designed uniquely for students who arrive in the UK during KS3. This simple and effective Reading & Writing test will quickly decipher the language levels of the student and whether or not they require academic intervention and/or language support. At present, students who arrive in the UK tend to be tested/assessed with material that has not been designed for this target group.‘Assessing EAL students who arrive during KS3’ contains a clear marking rubric and can be administered as soon as the student starts school. EAL students are usually among the most academically bright students but this can be overlooked if the appropriate assessment is not administered.

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.

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.