The KS2 English Unit demonstrates how to use interesting sentence openers to write a successful narrative. It is also useful for KS3 and GCSE English students if they have not used the skills. For students with a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), there is a reading and spelling activity based on key words in the text. Students use colours to aid memory. The reading section consists of model sentences beginning with a prepositional phrase, an ING verb and a ’ show not tell ’ opening. Finally, there is an assessment stage where students are required to use these sentence opener types. The unit has been used to successfuly support students who struggle to write narrative.

With a FREE model, GCSE essay based on Macbeth, Act 2, Scene 1, this is an invaluable resource for GCSE English Literature students and the extract question, in particular. The section contains a cloze/gap-fill activity with the key missing words colour-coded for students with reading or spelling difficulties. The gap-fill also provides an opportunity to discuss various aspects of the model essay. At the end of each section there is an independent essay question related to the model answer. This provides a chance to assess the students’ understanding of how to construct an English Literature essay. This model essay will provide instruction in how to write a GCSE ,extract based response and ensure progress!

This resource focuses on the GCSE (AQA), Reading Paper, Question 2 - Summary Writing. Based on the singer Rihanna, there are two texts which students need to summarise. To support dyslexic students, there is a key word list (colour coded) to support the reading and spelling of the key words. There is also a Venn Diagram, graphic organiser to help structure the response. At the end of the unit, there are two student responses to provide an idea of how to structure a response. The resource is beneficial for students who have reading difficulties, but need to prepare for the GCSE, reading paper.

This free lesson uses a football story to engage KS2 and KS3 students about persuasive writing. It is also suitable for lower ability SEN and ESL students at GCSE level. The story is about a footballer who adopts a pet dog. It outlines the benefits he receives from the relationship with his beloved pet. After a story there is a comprehension activity. Finally, there is a persuasive, writing activity about adopting a pet and a checklist for marking.

This graded, GCSE, English Language unit uses a story and a picture as a way to help students understand some of the consequences of heavy traffic. The student uses these prompts to write a persuasive article about have a no car zone near school. There are also two model letters, one formal and one informal, to show students how they could structure a GCSE writing task. The resource is also useful for KS3 and KS2 English students.

This Year 3 persuasive writing resource includes a key word spelling activity, a questionnaire, a model essay and plan. It is ideal to use as part of a KS2 writing lesson. The model essay is a response to a persuasive task in which the reader has to persuade a head teacher about the importance of having junk food on the school menu. There is also an innovative spelling activity to help dyslexic students and a plan to help students write their own response. This resource is an excellent way to show students how to plan and write a persuasive essay!

Aimed at GCSE, English Literature students, this unit on Chapter 2 of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde offers a novel and engaging approach to developing critical thinking skills and deepening an understanding of this set text. Paper One, Question 4 of the AQA, English Language examination is designed to develop student’s ability to think critically about a fiction text. These questions are an effective way to help students develop the critical thinking needed in the English Literature paper. This Literature unit utilises this type of question students can hone their English Language skills needed for Paper One, while simultaneously revising the Jekyll and Hyde set text. Four extracts from Chapter Two are provided with discussion prompts. A critical thinking question follows each extract to which students need to write a response. Model Answers are also provided. This novel approach ensures that students maximise their learning time for both English Language and Literature! A play version of Chapter Two and extended drama activities are also provided to support students in familiarising themselves with the chapter. The unit will helps students develop their critical thinking skills required to succeed in GCSE, English Literature!

Aimed at GCSE, English Literature students, this unit on Stave Two ofA Christmas Carol offers a novel and engaging approach to developing critical thinking skills and deepening an understanding of this set text. Paper One, Question 4 of the AQA, English Language examination is designed to develop student’s ability to think critically about a fiction text. These type of questions are also an effective way to help students develop the critical thinking needed in the English Literature paper. This Literature unit utilises this type of question students can hone their English Language skills needed for Paper One, while simultaneously revising A Christmas Carol set text. Four extracts from Stave Two are provided. A critical thinking question follows each extract to which students need to write a response. Model Answers are also given. This novel approach ensures that students maximise their learning time for both English Language and Literature! A play version of Stave Two and extended drama activities are also provided to support students in familiarising themselves with this part of the novella. The unit will helps students develop their critical thinking skills required to succeed in GCSE, English Literature!

This comprehensive GCSE, AQA resource is designed to support students in developing a deep understanding of the key theme of inequality in An Inspector Calls, and explores characters and ideas related to this in An Inspector Calls. The resources provide structured guidance for students preparing for their English Literature exams, helping them to explore complex topics such as social inequality They are ideal for teachers and tutors looking for ready-to-use materials that enhance learning and engagement. The essay scaffolds are particularly valuable for structuring student responses. Using the PEEL (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link) framework, students are guided step by step on how to write cohesive and insightful essays. This method ensures that they engage effectively with the text, using key quotes and analysis to demonstrate their understanding of how Priestley presents important themes, such as exploitation and selfishness. Key extracts are also provided with contextual information that students can refer to. The model essay provides additional support, offering a clear example of a high-quality essay response. The essays showcases the expected standards for GCSE (AQA). These resources not only prepare students for exam success but also encourage them to think critically about inequality and its pervasiveness in society. By using these resources, students will develop a thorough grasp of the play’s themes, improve their essay-writing skills, and gain confidence in analyzing literature through a social and moral lens. Tes paid licence

This comprehensive resource on Chapter One is designed to help GCSE English Literature teachers guide students through the key themes, characters, and plot of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - Chapter One using drama and discussion activities. It is particularly suited to students who find reading challenging. What’s Included: Speaking and Listening Tasks: Students explore essential themes like duality, reputation, and social responsibility through targeted speaking and listening questions. These activities encourage discussion, helping students to articulate their thoughts on Victorian values, morality, and the nature of evil as portrayed in Jekyll and Hyde. Drama Activities and Play-Script: A play-script based on Chapter 1, The Story of the Door, allows students to perform key scenes. This hands-on approach deepens their understanding of the novella by actively engaging with the characters and narrative. Role-playing the interactions between Mr. Utterson, Mr. Hyde, and Mr. Enfield provides insight into the novel’s tension and atmosphere. Character Analysis and Themes: Through activities like tableau, role on the wall, and conscience alley, students explore characters’ psychological depth and internal conflicts, while also reflecting on important themes such as secrecy, urban isolation, and morality. Monologue Writing and Performance: Students write internal monologues from the perspectives of major characters like Mr. Utterson, Mr. Enfield, or Mr. Hyde. This writing exercise encourages students to delve into character motivations, moral dilemmas, and thematic concerns, followed by a performance to bring these reflections to life. Glossary and Key Vocabulary: A glossary of challenging words from the text ensures that students can engage with the language and understand the novella’s more complex vocabulary, facilitating deeper comprehension. A reading activity is included to improve fluency and pronunciation when reading passages from Chapter One. Learning Outcomes: Deep Understanding of Themes: Students will develop a nuanced understanding of the novel’s themes, such as duality, reputation, and evil. Character Insight: Through drama and monologue writing, students will gain a deeper emotional and intellectual connection to the characters. Speaking, Listening, and Writing Skills: These activities promote critical thinking, discussion, and extended writing, preparing students for GCSE exam success. This resource offers an interactive and creative way for students to explore Jekyll and Hyde, making complex themes and characters accessible through drama and collaborative learning.

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!

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!

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!

This dyslexia friendly, Year 6 SATS resource is designed to help students with additional needs familiarise themselves with the SATS Reading Paper. It contains three texts along with activities to help students read and understand the type of texts they will encounter in the exam. Key Features: Spelling and Vocabulary Development: Students will learn to spell complex words through a syllable-based color-coding system, making challenging vocabulary accessible and memorable. This approach not only improves spelling but also boosts pronunciation and fluency. Meaning Exploration: Each text is accompanied by a vocabulary section, encouraging students to tick unfamiliar words and engage in dictionary skills or discussions with peers and adults. This deepens their understanding of language and fosters a love for words. Fluency Practice: With timed reading exercises, students can track their reading speed and accuracy, promoting fluency and confidence. Multiple readings encourage improvement, allowing students to see their progress over time. Engaging Texts: Featuring three captivating extracts - The Majestic Blue Whale, Against the Ramp, and Whispers of the Hive - students will be immersed in diverse topics that inspire curiosity and discussion. These texts are designed to resonate with students, sparking their imagination and enhancing comprehension skills. SATS Style Questions: Prepare your students for assessments with shorter questions that mimic the SATS format. Students can collaborate in pairs to tackle comprehension questions, reinforcing their understanding while building teamwork skills. An additional SATS tips text is provided to share with the students prior to the exam. Equip your students with the tools they need to excel in reading while fostering a passion for literature. Our resource is not just a tool; it’s a pathway to building lifelong learners who are confident in their reading abilities.

This pack is designed to support students in preparing for the picture prompt question in AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1. It contains two key components: Descriptive Writing Model Unit Descriptive Writing Plan Together, these resources provide a structured approach for students to improve their descriptive writing skills and achieve higher marks in the exam. It is particularly useful for students with additional needs such as dyslexia. Descriptive Writing Model Unit The Descriptive Writing Model offers an example response to a picture prompt. It showcases advanced vocabulary, sentence structures, and literary techniques. Students can use this model to understand the expectations of the exam, focusing on how to create vivid, atmospheric descriptions. The model is broken down into key components, such as: Targeted Vocabulary Practice: The resource highlights challenging words and phrases from the model response, divided into syllables, to help students improve their spelling, pronunciation, and reading fluency. This section encourages active engagement with complex language, enhancing students’ confidence in using sophisticated vocabulary in their writing. Sentence Openers: Students are also provided with a set of sentence starters to inspire their own descriptions. By practicing these openers, they can develop more varied and creative introductions to their descriptive passages. The short unit finishes with an Independent Writing Task based on a picture of a desert. Descriptive Writing Plan The Descriptive Writing Plan helps students structure their response to a picture prompt by dividing the scene into distinct sections. These sections include: Foreground Middle Ground Background Weather/Lighting Characters/People For each section, students are prompted to think about key sensory details (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste), language techniques (similes, metaphors, personification), and the mood or tone they wish to convey. This clear, structured approach helps students organize their ideas, ensuring that all elements of the picture are described in a cohesive, engaging manner. Practical and Flexible Use This resource is designed for use both in and out of the classroom, enabling students to practice independently or with teacher guidance. The combination of a high-quality model and a structured planning tool helps students develop their descriptive writing skills with confidence. It is versatile enough to be adapted to any picture prompt, making it ideal for exam practice. By using these resources, students can enhance their descriptive writing abilities, ensuring their responses are detailed, well-organized, and rich in language techniques, which are essential for success in AQA, GCSE English Language Paper 1.

This unit aims to improve understanding of the GCSE, WJEC/Eduqas, English Language - Component One paper. It includes an overview of each question type, short extracts, model response, quizzes and assessments. It is ideal for teachers to approach the paper in a methodical and step by step manner. The Overview and Guide booklet is divided into Reading and Writing. It includes an explanation and requirements for each question type, an example, model answer and quiz/assessment. This allows students to discuss the features of a successful answer and for teachers to focus on different elements. The second ‘Practice, Extension Booklet’ provides further examples and quizzes that can be used to assess independent learning or to deepen understanding. There is also a ‘Further Exercises’ booklet to reflect the range of questions in 2 to 5 which can focus on character, relationships or setting. The structure of the booklet suits students who struggle with the requirements of each question and the overall structure of the paper. A model, creative writing response is also provided. The resource is effective in helping students build confidence and fluency prior to the examination!

These comprehensive GCSE, AQA resources are designed to support students in developing a deep understanding of the key theme of social responsibility in An Inspector Calls, and explores characters and ideas related to this in An Inspector Calls. The resources provide structured guidance for students preparing for their English Literature exams, helping them to explore complex topics such as socialism and capitalism. They are ideal for teachers and tutors looking for ready-to-use materials that enhance learning and engagement. The essay scaffolds are particularly valuable for structuring student responses. Using the PEEL (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link) framework, students are guided step by step on how to write cohesive and insightful essays. This method ensures that they engage effectively with the text, using key quotes and analysis to demonstrate their understanding of how Priestley presents important themes, such as the interconnectedness of society and the critique of capitalism. Key extracts are also provided with contextual information that students can refer to. The model essay and glossary provides additional support, offering a clear example of a high-quality essay response. The essays showcases the expected standards for GCSE (AQA) and includes a glossary of essential terms, such as “collective responsibility” and “moral authority,” helping students to build a strong vocabulary for literary analysis​. Furthermore, the contextual materials include letters and insights from J.B. Priestley, giving students a deeper understanding of the playwright’s intentions and the socio-political messages embedded in the play. These resources not only prepare students for exam success but also encourage them to think critically about social justice and their role in society. A range of comprehension activities are included in this resource. By using these resources, students will develop a thorough grasp of the play’s themes, improve their essay-writing skills, and gain confidence in analyzing literature through a social and moral lens.

This GCSE, English Language, writing unit is based on an persuasive task about why they should choose a charity fund raiser. It contains a model answer, a spelling activity, a speaking and listening task and a grammar component. The unit has been successfully used to raise the attainment of students who struggle to move into the Grade 4 and 5 bracket. Once the student has completed the tasks there are two independent writing activities to assess the understanding of the components of GCSE, persuasive writing. It is ideal for SENCOs, teachers and English language coordinators. It offers excellent value and the unit should provide three to four lessons of content.

Including a listening activity, vocabulary task, spelling quiz and comprehension, the pack helps students understand the language and meaning of the poem, Ozymandias. It is well suited for students with additional needs and ESL. It outlines a useful way to support students who struggle to respond to GCSE poems.

This GCSE, English Literature, Macbeth guide is an ideal way to support students with additional needs so they can write an essay in a coherent way. The guide breaks down an essay into The Introduction, Main Body and Conclusion and shows how to write each stage. It provides examples, key quotations and analysis in a manageable way. Supporting this guide is a glossary with simple definitions and examples so they can understand the terms used in the guide. Along with this, is a Headline Summary to remind students of the key characters in the play. This guide is helpful in supporting students with additional needs such as autism and dyslexia so they can structure their ideas!