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These quality and successful resources use texts to model spelling, sentence construction and text construction. The methods used in the units have proved highly effective in supporting students to achieve success. The dyslexia resources utilise the HF Visual Spelling Strategy © to support dyslexic students. These students often struggle because the same methods to read and spell are used with mainstream students. The units provide some much need strategies to help dyslexic students!

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These quality and successful resources use texts to model spelling, sentence construction and text construction. The methods used in the units have proved highly effective in supporting students to achieve success. The dyslexia resources utilise the HF Visual Spelling Strategy © to support dyslexic students. These students often struggle because the same methods to read and spell are used with mainstream students. The units provide some much need strategies to help dyslexic students!
GCSE (AQA), English Language - Paper 2: Students with Additional Needs
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GCSE (AQA), English Language - Paper 2: Students with Additional Needs

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This GCSE, AQA, Non-Fiction resource provides two texts and language activities to support students with special educational needs or EAL. The first text - A Visit to Rome - is written in a humorous and informal style, presenting a more personal and candid experience of modern Rome. It contains the following activities: Vocabulary and Comprehension: Exercises include defining terms, filling in missing words, and answering true/false questions. Multiple Choice and PEEL Paragraph: Provides practice questions and a framework for students to analyze the author’s use of humor and descriptive language in their initial experience of Rome. The second text offers a formal, reverent portrayal of 19th-century Rome. and provides an opportunity for students to identify complex words, practice spelling, and analyse word choice. To aid comprehension, an ‘Analysis Table’ is provided. A comparison task is provided based on Question Four of Paper Two. Both booklets provide model paragraphs to demonstrate to students the skills needed to write a successful response. Together, these booklets offer structured exercises for vocabulary building, text analysis, and comparative writing skills, tailored for AQA, GCSE, English Language preparation. They are ideal for students with additional learning needs, providing support to access more complex language structures.
Macbeth, Act 2, Scene 1 - SEN
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Macbeth, Act 2, Scene 1 - SEN

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This unit is designed for GCSE, English Literature - Macbeth. It focuses on Act 1, Scene 2 and engages students who struggle with the content and language. There is a Macbeth, rap poem to summarise the plot, as well as a modern gangster version of the scene. The genre of a gangster scene has been successful in engaging reluctant students! After they read the modern version there are multiple choice quizzes to help students summarise the plot of the scene and understand the main characters. The second resource contains a key quotation, colouring activity to aid memory and the original version with comic book style illustrations. The second resources finishes with a comic strip of the Macbeth soliloquy. Students are required to write down what he said. Full of engaging images and content, the unit is an excellent way to engage SEN and ESL students and help them understand Act 2, Scene 1!
Macbeth, Act 1, Scene 2 - SEN and ESL
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Macbeth, Act 1, Scene 2 - SEN and ESL

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This unit is designed for GCSE, English Literature - Macbeth. It focuses on Act 1, Scene 2 and engages students who struggle with the content and language. There is a Macbeth, rap poem to summarise the plot, as well as a modern gangster version of the scene. The genre of a gangster scene has been successful in engaging reluctant students! After they read the modern version there are multiple choice quizzes to help students summarise the plot of the scene and understand the main characters. The second resource contains a key quotation, colouring activity to aid memory and the original version with comic book style illustrations. The second resources finishes with a comic strip of the sergeant approaching King Duncan. Students are required to write down what he said. Full of engaging images and content, the unit is an excellent way to engage SEN and ESL students and help them understand Act 1, Scene 2!
Key Metaphors in Macbeth - Dyslexic Friendly
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Key Metaphors in Macbeth - Dyslexic Friendly

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Metaphors in Shakespeare’s texts can be difficult for students to understand. This unit explains some of the key metaphors used in Macbeth and prepares students for their GCSE, English Literature exam. The unit includes a booklet to explain the key metaphors in depth and provides context to the quotations. To help students with additional needs, vocabulary lists are provided. The student can use these to identify meaning, and learn how to read/spell them. There is a key quotation list provided separately. Students can use this to learn them by rote. Finally, there is an assessment section using a short extract that includes one of the metaphors. This is accompanied with a marking rubric and sample answer.
Understanding GCSE, Reading Response Questions
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Understanding GCSE, Reading Response Questions

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The GCSE, Reading Response, English Language Unit supports students in understanding how to write an extended response to a question on the Reading Section. Dyslexic GCSE, English students have commented that the structure helps them see what they need to do to succeed in this type of question. The texts focus on a difficult relationship between two explorers. It scaffolds students response by providing a Vocabulary Bank to help write the topic sentences, a model answer and a marking rubric for an independent activity. The model essay sentence openers are coloured in blue so students understand the way they need to begin their own sentences. The unit finishes with an independent, reading response unit with a marking rubric. The unit is effective in supporting students who struggle to structure a reading response answer!
GCSE Macbeth: Act 1, Scene 7 - Picture Guided Essay Scaffold
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GCSE Macbeth: Act 1, Scene 7 - Picture Guided Essay Scaffold

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This comprehensive GCSE, English Literature, teaching resource helps students explore how Lady Macbeth persuades Macbeth in Act 1, Scene 7. It includes a detailed extract with guided questions, a vocabulary word bank, and a unique picture-guided essay structure designed to support analytical writing for students with additional needs. Key Features: Extract with Annotations: The resource breaks down Lady Macbeth’s manipulative techniques, such as emotional pressure and challenging Macbeth’s masculinity. Vocabulary Word Bank: A curated list of descriptive terms for both Lady Macbeth and Macbeth (e.g., manipulative, domineering, hesitant, conflicted), encouraging precise language in student responses. Picture-Guided Essay Structure: A standout feature of this resource is its visual essay planning tool, which uses images linked to key quotes and themes. These visual prompts help students break down ideas into manageable sections, making it easier to connect language techniques with their effects. Targeted Questions: Scaffolded questions encourage students to explore language, structure, and the effects of persuasion in the scene. Essay Planning Template: A step-by-step framework guiding students through crafting a structured analytical response, including prompts for thesis development, evidence selection, and evaluative language. Teaching Applications: Ideal for whole-class analysis, group work, or independent study. The picture-guided format makes complex analysis accessible to all learners, especially visual thinkers and students with additional needs. Aligns with GCSE English Literature assessment objectives, focusing on language analysis, character exploration, and critical response.
English Language, GCSE: 50 Key Words for Dyslexics to Read and Spell
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English Language, GCSE: 50 Key Words for Dyslexics to Read and Spell

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The “50 Key Words for GCSE, English Language” booklets are designed to support teachers working with dyslexic students in mastering critical vocabulary for success in English Language exams. These resources focus on building comprehension, spelling, and fluency with essential terms related to analysis, tone, mood, and literary techniques. Key Features Spelling Support: A syllable-based color-coding activity helps students break down complex words into manageable parts, making spelling and retention easier. Reading Fluency Practice: Words are revisited in reading activities to develop confidence in pronunciation and understanding. Word List Activities: Students engage in sentence-writing tasks using words such as “juxtaposition,” “foreshadowing,” and “symbolizes,” ensuring they learn the terms in context. Structured Approach: The booklets are divided into sections for verbs, structural analysis, tone, mood, and more, promoting gradual learning. Accessible Design: Activities are tailored for dyslexic learners, with clear instructions and supportive scaffolding. These booklets are an invaluable resource for creating an inclusive learning environment, enabling students with dyslexia to thrive in their GCSE English Language studies
Romeo and Juliet: Love - Visual Scaffolds and PEEL Paragraphs
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Romeo and Juliet: Love - Visual Scaffolds and PEEL Paragraphs

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This comprehensive resource booklet is designed to help students of all levels understand and analyse the theme of love in Romeo and Juliet. With a focus on romantic imagery, religious symbolism, and key language choices, this resource offers valuable support for GCSE, English Literature students as they explore the complexities of Shakespeare’s portrayal of love. Key Features Visuals for Vocabulary Generation: Engaging images help students build a strong vocabulary base for writing essays on the theme of love. These visuals guide students in identifying key words and phrases to describe mood, setting, and character portrayal, enhancing their analytical writing. PEEL Model Analysis: The booklet includes step-by-step guidance on how to structure and develop essay responses using the PEEL model (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link). Students will learn to analyse Shakespeare’s language and use evidence effectively to explore themes like passion, sacrifice, and the transcendent nature of love. Comparative Analysis Prompts: Students are encouraged to compare different moments in the play, such as Romeo’s feelings for Juliet in the famous balcony scene (Act 2, Scene 2) with his initial confusion in Act 1, Scene 1. This helps them explore how love is presented across the play and develop a more nuanced understanding. Religious Symbolism: The resource includes an in-depth vocabulary list focusing on the religious symbolism in the play, such as references to saints, pilgrims, and sacrificial love. Students will gain insights into how these symbols elevate the intensity and purity of Romeo and Juliet’s relationship. Vocabulary Exercise: A vocabulary exercise using terms like “sacred,” “holy,” “saint,” “sacrificial,” and “divine��� helps students deepen their understanding of how religious imagery is used in the play. This exercise encourages students to apply these terms in their own analysis. Reflection Questions: Thought-provoking questions prompt students to reflect on the nature of Romeo and Juliet’s love, whether it is more tragic or divine, and how the concept of sacrifice plays a role in their relationship. This resource is ideal for GCSE, English Literature teachers looking for a structured, comprehensive approach to teaching the theme of love in Romeo and Juliet. It encourages deep, thoughtful analysis while providing clear, accessible support for students developing their essay-writing skills. Perfect for classroom activities, homework assignments, and revision sessions.
A Christmas Carol: Fred - Activities for SEN and ESL Learners
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A Christmas Carol: Fred - Activities for SEN and ESL Learners

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This comprehensive two-booklet resource pack is designed to help GCSE English Literature students explore the character of Fred in Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Each booklet provides engaging activities and thought-provoking analysis tailored to deepen students’ understanding of Fred’s role, traits, and significance within the novella, as well as to develop key skills required for exam success. Booklet 1: Key Words and Spelling Activities Key Words List: Includes 18 descriptive words related to Fred’s traits, such as cheerful, optimistic, and forgiving. Activities: Syllable Colouring: Fun, hands-on activity to break down complex vocabulary. Vowel Highlighting: Reinforces spelling and word recognition. Missing Vowel Task: Interactive task to support retention. Sentence Building: Develops writing skills while reinforcing character analysis. Extension: Creative writing prompts to use the vocabulary in contextual sentences, preparing students for essay-style responses. This booklet bridges the gap between foundational vocabulary and critical thinking, making it ideal for lower-attaining students or as a starter activity for more advanced learners. Booklet 2: Quotation Analysis and Creative Tasks Quotation Analysis Worksheets: Six key quotations with structured questions exploring Fred’s traits and Dickens’ intentions. Tasks focus on themes such as Christmas spirit, family, and social responsibility. Vocabulary in Context: Multiple-choice questions that test understanding of Fred’s traits and role. Matching tasks to connect quotations with thematic ideas and character traits. Creative Writing Tasks: Write a diary entry or letter from Fred’s perspective to practice empathy and tone. Debate preparation on Fred’s forgiving versus persistent nature. A creative story prompt encouraging the use of advanced vocabulary in imaginative contexts. This booklet is perfect for in-depth classroom discussions, homework assignments, or independent revision.
A Christmas Carol: Bob Cratchit for SEN and ESL Students
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A Christmas Carol: Bob Cratchit for SEN and ESL Students

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This GCSE, English Literature Unit explores Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol. It is differentiated for students with additional needs such as dyslexia. The resource pack begins with several activities designed to introduce students to Bob Cratchit’s key traits through vocabulary and spelling exercises. The first task is Colour-Coding Syllables, where students break down words like “hard-working,” “cheerful,” and “compassionate” by assigning different colors to each syllable. For example, the word “optimistic” is split into syllables: op-ti-mis-tic, and each syllable is color-coded. This visual exercise not only helps with spelling but also allows students to see the structure of words in a memorable way. Additionally, the Vowel Highlighting activity encourages students to identify and colour the vowels in each word, providing further reinforcement of spelling patterns. The Missing Vowel Task adds a challenge by removing vowels from the words, requiring students to fill in the blanks and recall the correct spelling. The pack also includes a Vocabulary in Context section, which helps students better understand Bob Cratchit’s role and traits within the story. The multiple-choice questions focus on the definitions and context of words related to Cratchit’s character, such as “hard-working,” “optimistic,” and “compassionate.” For example, students are asked to choose which word best describes Bob’s reaction to his meager Christmas feast, with “grateful” being the correct answer. In the Quotation Analysis section, students analyze key moments from the text, such as Bob’s hopeful statement, “God bless us, every one,” and identify which qualities are revealed by these quotes, such as his family-oriented nature and selflessness. Finally, in the Character Analysis and Creative Writing section, students are encouraged to describe Bob Cratchit’s character in a paragraph using at least five vocabulary words from the list, like “caring” and “dedicated.” A creative writing challenge asks students to imagine Bob facing a moral dilemma at work, allowing them to incorporate the vocabulary in a new context. This section fosters both analytical and creative skills, asking students to explore Bob’s character traits through writing exercises, like a diary entry or debate preparation. Through these various activities, the resource pack provides a comprehensive approach to exploring Bob Cratchit’s character while enhancing spelling, vocabulary, and writing skills.
An Inspector Calls: Inspector Goole - Key Vocabulary for SEN and ESL
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An Inspector Calls: Inspector Goole - Key Vocabulary for SEN and ESL

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Engage your students with this comprehensive and engaging set of GCSE, Inspector Calls resources focusing on Inspector Goole’s pivotal role in An Inspector Calls. Designed for GCSE English Literature, these materials combine vocabulary enrichment, comprehension exercises, and creative applications, making them an invaluable tool for teachers aiming to deepen students’ understanding of the play. Resource Highlights A vocabulary list tailored to Inspector Goole’s character traits, such as “authoritative,” “enigmatic,” and “moralistic.” Activities include colour-coding syllables and vowels to reinforce spelling and comprehension. Assessments where students fill in missing vowels, ensuring mastery of the key terms. Vocabulary in Context Worksheets Multiple-choice questions to connect descriptive words with their definitions and usage in the play. Quotation analysis tasks that explore Goole’s tone and methods, using words like “commanding” and “judgmental.” Creative writing prompts for deeper character analysis, encouraging students to craft paragraphs and diary entries reflecting Goole’s perspective. Visual storyboards and Images Word List Shade-In Activity: An engaging activity where students identify and shade-in descriptive words associated with Inspector Goole, fostering visual learning and vocabulary retention. Learning Outcomes: Enhanced Vocabulary: Build a strong, context-specific lexicon linked to An Inspector Calls. Critical Analysis Skills: Empower students to analyze character motivations and themes with precision. Creative Thinking: Encourage original responses through imaginative tasks like diary entries and creative writing. Exam Readiness: Equip students with the tools to excel in GCSE assessments, aligning with curriculum objectives.
Macbeth: Act 2, Scene 1, and Act 5, Scene 5 Soliloquy: Dyslexia Friendly
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Macbeth: Act 2, Scene 1, and Act 5, Scene 5 Soliloquy: Dyslexia Friendly

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These high-quality resources are designed for GCSE English Literature teachers to engage students with Macbeth while meeting exam criteria and developing key analytical skills. Focusing on Act 2, Scene 1 (“Is this a dagger which I see before me”), and an Act 5, Scene 5 extension activity, these materials centre on Macbeth’s state of mind throughout the play. The unit is designed to support students with additional needs in accessing the Shakespearean text. Unit Plan for Macbeth’s Soliloquy Vocabulary Mastery: Activities to unpack complex words and phrases from the soliloquy, with quizzes and contextual explanations. Reading Fluency: Pronunciation guides and reading practice to build confidence with Shakespearean language. Guided Analysis: PEEL model example and thematic exploration to help students analyze Macbeth’s inner turmoil. Exam-Style Practice Questions: Support for students in crafting responses with clear topic sentences and language analysis. Creative Extension: Activities to rewrite the soliloquy in modern English, maintaining themes and tone Murder Storyboard Activity: A creative task where students illustrate and narrate the pivotal events of Act 2, Scene 1. This encourages deeper comprehension of the text and its dramatic progression Adjective Word List for Macbeth’s State of Mind: A targeted list of adjectives to describe Macbeth’s emotions and thoughts, aiding vocabulary development and supporting textual analysis. This is followed by a spelling activity. These resources provide comprehensive support for exploring Macbeth, fostering a deeper understanding of character, language, and themes while preparing students for GCSE assessments.
A Christmas Carol: Stave One - Key Quotations, Vocabulary and PEEL Paragraphs
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A Christmas Carol: Stave One - Key Quotations, Vocabulary and PEEL Paragraphs

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Enhance your students’ understanding of A Christmas Carol with these detailed, ready-to-use resources for Stave One. Designed for GCSE, English Literature students, these materials cover key themes, characters, language features, and more, enabling students to engage with the text in a meaningful way. Included Resources Comprehensive Mind Map Template: Help students visually organize their understanding of Stave One by using a mind map that explores key aspects of the text: PEEL Paragraph Examples: Equip students with the structure and language needed to write high-quality PEEL paragraphs, helping them to: Analyze Scrooge’s character and attitudes toward Christmas. Examine atmosphere and setting, including the use of pathetic fallacy and imagery. Explore Marley’s ghost and its significance. Develop ideas around themes of social responsibility, isolation, and redemption. Extract-Based Questions: Encourage critical thinking with targeted questions that guide students to explore the characters and themes in Stave One. Scrooge’s character: His attitude towards the poor and his Christmas spirit. Key Quotations: Provide students with crucial quotations to focus on setting and characters. Vocabulary Lists: Support vocabulary acquisition with a list of key terms to describe the setting, Scrooge’s character, and the atmosphere, including words like “miserly,” “cold-hearted,” “eerie,” and “oppressive.”
A Christmas Carol: Relationships - Dyslexia Friendly Resources
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A Christmas Carol: Relationships - Dyslexia Friendly Resources

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Engage and Support Your GCSE, English Literature Students with These Dyslexia-Friendly Resources! Teaching A Christmas Carol can be challenging, especially when accommodating diverse learning needs. This comprehensive resource is designed to make the text accessible, engaging, and exam-focused for all students, including those with dyslexia. The Unit includes: An extended extract from Stave Three based on the Cratchit family. Dyslexia-Friendly Vocabulary Activities - Build confidence with challenging 19th-century language using color-coded syllable worksheets and interactive quizzes. These tools are perfect for supporting students who struggle with reading fluency and decoding skills. Chunked Reading Passages - Enhance comprehension with extracts carefully broken into manageable chunks. The unit is designed to improve focus and fluency, making Dickens’ rich language accessible to dyslexic learners Exam Practice Question and PEEL Paragraph - Empower students with step-by-step PEEL (Point, Evidence, Explain, Link) paragraph frameworks. These guides support learners in organizing their ideas and developing exam-ready responses on themes like family and poverty. Why Choose These Resources? Dyslexia-Friendly Design: Activities are formatted with clarity and accessibility in mind, including clear fonts and structured layouts to minimize cognitive load. Inclusive Learning: Perfect for mixed-ability classrooms, with scaffolding for students who need extra support and stretch tasks for high achievers. This unit equips you with tools to bridge gaps, boost confidence, and promote success in every learner, including those with dyslexia.
A Christmas Carol - Stave One: Picture Prompts for ESL/SEN Learners
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A Christmas Carol - Stave One: Picture Prompts for ESL/SEN Learners

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These booklets provide a scaffolded approach to teaching A Christmas Carol Stave One, with a focus on making the material accessible and engaging for ESL and SEN students. The resources include: Stave One Summary and PEEL Activities -A clear and simplified summary of Stave One, broken into manageable sections. -Sentence openers to support students in constructing their understanding of the text. -A selection of key quotations for sequencing and comprehension activities. -Guided PEEL (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link) paragraph writing exercises, with examples and prompts to help students analyze Scrooge’s character effectively. Picture Prompts and Visual Descriptions -Illustrated scenes and character images from Stave One, designed to promote visual learning. -Activities include labeling, descriptive sentence writing, and imaginative responses based on the pictures, encouraging creative engagement with the text. Character and Scene Analysis with Questions* -Focused questions on key figures like Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Fred, and Marley to develop comprehension and empathy. -Students are guided to describe appearances, feelings, and relationships, enabling a deeper connection to the story. Why This Resource? For ESL Students: The structured activities, visual aids, and simplified language make the material approachable for learners with varying levels of English proficiency. For SEN Students: The focus on visual and structured learning supports comprehension and engagement.
An Inspector Calls - Birling: Dyslexia Friendly Resources
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An Inspector Calls - Birling: Dyslexia Friendly Resources

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This unit includes three unique booklets tailored for dyslexic students who are studying An Inspector Calls for GCSE, specifically focusing on the character of Arthur Birling. Each booklet integrates visual learning techniques and structured paragraph frameworks to support reading comprehension, spelling, and critical writing. Here is an outline of what each booklet offers: Colour-Code Booklet Focused on Arthur Birling, this booklet uses color-coding to help dyslexic students with spelling and memorization. Each key adjective, describing Birling’s complex character traits (e.g.,arrogant, pompous), is color-coded by syllable or spelling pattern, enhancing students’ recall through visual association. Activities include reading and rewriting each word using colours, reinforcing spelling and comprehension skills. Students fill in missing adjectives to complete sentences, solidifying their vocabulary and understanding of Birling’s character. Designed to improve memory through repetition, this booklet strengthens both comprehension and spelling retention. PEEL Paragraph Writing Guide This guide emphasizes the PEEL (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link) structure to help students articulate the characterisation of Birling throughout An Inspector Calls. Example paragraphs and sentence starters are provided to model how Birling displays a capitalistic and arrogant mindset. This format supports dyslexic students in structuring their responses effectively, offering a clear, repeatable method for GCSE-level analysis. Reading Activity Booklet This reading booklet complements the PEEL paragraph activity by summarising the role of Birling in the play. Students have to read captions and paragraphs fluently. A table is provided to time the student and record errors. These booklets, used together, provide a comprehensive toolkit that builds memory, supports structured writing, and enhances understanding of character analysis, making them invaluable resources for teachers of dyslexic GCSE students.
An Inspector Calls - Sheila: Dyslexia Friendly Resources
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An Inspector Calls - Sheila: Dyslexia Friendly Resources

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This unit includes three unique booklets tailored for dyslexic students who are studying An Inspector Calls for GCSE, specifically focusing on the character of Sheila. Each booklet integrates visual learning techniques and structured paragraph frameworks to support reading comprehension, spelling, and critical writing. Here’s an outline of what each booklet offers: Colour-Code Booklet Focused on Sheila Birling, this booklet uses color-coding to help dyslexic students with spelling and memorization. Each key adjective, describing Sheila’s complex character traits (e.g., naïve, empathetic, assertive), is color-coded by syllable or spelling pattern, enhancing students’ recall through visual association. Activities include reading and rewriting each word using colours, reinforcing spelling and comprehension skills. Students fill in missing adjectives to complete sentences, solidifying their vocabulary and understanding of Sheila’s character. Designed to improve memory through repetition, this booklet strengthens both comprehension and spelling retention. PEEL Paragraph Writing Guide This guide emphasizes the PEEL (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link) structure to help students articulate Sheila’s development throughout An Inspector Calls. Example paragraphs and sentence starters are provided to model how Sheila grows from a naive character to someone who takes responsibility. This format supports dyslexic students in structuring their responses effectively, offering a clear, repeatable method for GCSE-level analysis. Reading Activity Booklet This reading booklet complements the PEEL paragraph activity by summarising the role of Sheila in the play. Students have to read captions and paragraphs fluently. A table is provided to time the student and record errors. These booklets, used together, provide a comprehensive toolkit that builds memory, supports structured writing, and enhances understanding of character analysis, making them invaluable resources for teachers of dyslexic GCSE students.
An Inspector Calls (GCSE) - Eric: Dyslexia Friendly Resources
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An Inspector Calls (GCSE) - Eric: Dyslexia Friendly Resources

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This unit includes three unique booklets tailored for dyslexic students who are studying An Inspector Calls for GCSE, specifically focusing on the character of Eric. Each booklet integrates visual learning techniques and structured paragraph frameworks to support reading comprehension, spelling, and critical writing. Here is an outline of what each booklet offers: Colour-Code Booklet Focused on Eric, this booklet uses color-coding to help dyslexic students with spelling and memorization. Each key adjective, describing Eric’s complex character traits (e.g.,arrogant, charming), is colour-coded by syllable or spelling pattern, enhancing students’ recall through visual association. Activities include reading and rewriting each word using colours, reinforcing spelling and comprehension skills. Students fill in missing adjectives to complete sentences, solidifying their vocabulary and understanding of Eric’s character. Designed to improve memory through repetition, this booklet strengthens both comprehension and spelling retention. PEEL Paragraph Writing Guide This guide emphasizes the PEEL (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link) structure to help students articulate the characterisation of Eric throughout An Inspector Calls. Example paragraphs and sentence starters are provided to model how Eric displays changing behaviour. This format supports dyslexic students in structuring their responses effectively, offering a clear, repeatable method for GCSE-level analysis. Reading Activity Extract Booklet This reading booklet complements the PEEL paragraph activity by providing key extracts in the play. Students have to read the extracts and complete a quiz. These booklets, used together, provide a comprehensive toolkit that builds memory, supports structured writing, and enhances understanding of character analysis, making them invaluable resources for teachers of dyslexic GCSE students.
A Christmas Carol Essay - The Spirit of Christmas: Dyslexic Friendly Resources
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A Christmas Carol Essay - The Spirit of Christmas: Dyslexic Friendly Resources

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These booklets on A Christmas Carol provide a versatile, dyslexia-friendly resource set, tailored to support GCSE, English Literature teachers in engaging diverse learners effectively. Based on the theme of ‘The Spirit of Christmas’, there is a model essay, key quotations section and word list using key vocabulary from the essay Spelling and Vocabulary Guide: This booklet uses a color-coded method to help dyslexic students remember and spell key vocabulary. Each word relevant to The Spirit of Christmas, taken from the model essay, is divided into syllables and students are required to write each syllable in a different colour, enhancing visual memory and recall. This is particularly beneficial for students who struggle with traditional spelling approaches, as it leverages visual strengths and helps them build confidence with challenging terms related to the text. Key Quotations Explained: Quotations related to the theme of ‘The Spirit of Christmas’ are provided along with an explanation of each one. PEEL Essay Model and Vocabulary Activity: This booklet offers a PEEL (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link) essay scaffold focused on The Spirit of Christmas. By breaking down essay construction, students can learn to analyze the text methodically, improving their critical thinking and reading response skills. A vocabulary activity reinforces key vocabulary, ensuring students grasp essential terms related to the theme. Each booklet integrates unique tools and structured exercises to cater to students with varying needs, from vocabulary building to critical analysis. This set is perfect for GCSE English Literature teachers aiming to make A Christmas Carol accessible, memorable, and engaging for all students.
An Inspector Calls (GCSE) - Gerald: Dyslexia Friendly Resources
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An Inspector Calls (GCSE) - Gerald: Dyslexia Friendly Resources

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This unit includes three unique booklets tailored for dyslexic students who are studying An Inspector Calls for GCSE, specifically focusing on the character of Gerald. Each booklet integrates visual learning techniques and structured paragraph frameworks to support reading comprehension, spelling, and critical writing. Here is an outline of what each booklet offers: Colour-Code Booklet Focused on Gerald, this booklet uses color-coding to help dyslexic students with spelling and memorization. Each key adjective, describing Gerald’s complex character traits (e.g.,arrogant, charming), is color-coded by syllable or spelling pattern, enhancing students’ recall through visual association. Activities include reading and rewriting each word using colours, reinforcing spelling and comprehension skills. Students fill in missing adjectives to complete sentences, solidifying their vocabulary and understanding of Gerald’s character. Designed to improve memory through repetition, this booklet strengthens both comprehension and spelling retention. PEEL Paragraph Writing Guide This guide emphasizes the PEEL (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link) structure to help students articulate the characterisation of Gerald throughout An Inspector Calls. Example paragraphs and sentence starters are provided to model how Gerald displays a capitalistic and arrogant mindset. This format supports dyslexic students in structuring their responses effectively, offering a clear, repeatable method for GCSE-level analysis. Reading Activity Extract Booklet This reading booklet complements the PEEL paragraph activity by providing key extracts in the play. Students have to read the extracts and complete a quiz. These booklets, used together, provide a comprehensive toolkit that builds memory, supports structured writing, and enhances understanding of character analysis, making them invaluable resources for teachers of dyslexic GCSE students.