These teaching resources are designed to support GCSE, English Literature teachers in engaging their students with Romeo and Juliet, focusing on Friar Lawrence’s character and his pivotal role in Act 2, Scene 3.
Key Features:
Includes detailed excerpts from Act 2, Scene 3, showcasing Friar Lawrence’s soliloquy and his first interaction with Romeo.
Annotated passages emphasize themes of duality, morality, and foreshadowing in the play.
Structured PEEL Writing Guidance
Step-by-step instruction for crafting PEEL (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link) paragraphs.
Example responses demonstrate how to use evaluative language, contextualize quotes, and link analysis to overarching themes like duality and fate.
Interactive Learning Materials
A scripted classroom dialogue designed to make literary analysis relatable and fun for students.
Activities encourage students to identify evaluative adjectives, analyze quotes, and construct well-supported arguments.
Vocabulary and Comprehension Tasks
Vocabulary questions focused on Shakespearean language, with answers provided to ensure accessibility for all learners.
Literal, analytical, and evaluative comprehension questions guide students to explore Friar Lawrence’s philosophy and its relevance to the play’s tragic events.
Exam-Style Practice
These resources are an invaluable addition to any English teacher’s toolkit, providing clear, engaging, and comprehensive materials to help students master key aspects of Romeo and Juliet.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
This resource pack provides comprehensive materials to support the teaching of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at GCSE level. Designed to enhance students’ understanding of the novella, the resources focus on Dickens’ masterful use of setting to reflect mood, theme, and character development.
Key Features
-Detailed extracts from the novella, including vivid descriptions of settings such as Victorian London, Scrooge’s home, and the Cratchit household.
-Structured question with a PEEL model to guide students in analysing how Dickens uses language to create atmosphere and deepen themes.
-Carefully curated word banks for each key setting, such as “grim, foreboding, and shadowy” for Victorian London or “cozy, warm, and inviting” for the Cratchit household. These lists support students in expanding their vocabulary and writing sophisticated responses.
Thematic Connections that explore how Dickens’ settings mirror Scrooge’s emotional transformation—from the bleak, foggy streets of London to the warmth of the Cratchit home and the grim finality of the graveyard.
Comparisons between different scenes (e.g., Scrooge’s office vs. the Cratchit home) help to build skills for higher-level responses.
This pack saves planning time by providing ready-made resources that are aligned with the GCSE assessment objectives. The structured tasks and model examples cater to a wide range of abilities, supporting differentiation in the classroom. By immersing students in Dickens’ evocative settings, the pack ensures a thorough understanding of how these contribute to the novella’s enduring themes and character arcs.
This comprehensive resource pack is designed to prepare students for WJEC, GCSE English Language Unit 2: Reading and Writing (Description, Narration, and Exposition). Tailored to meet examination requirements, it provides detailed guidance, practice questions, and mark schemes to support effective teaching and learning.
Reading Section
Diverse Texts: A variety of engaging extracts, including factual and narrative passages on themes like sports and their societal impact.
Question Breakdown: Includes retrieval, explanation, and comparative questions designed to build critical reading skills.
Marking Guidance: Clear indicative content and mark schemes to standardize grading and give students focused feedback.
Skills Development: Focused tasks on identifying facts, opinions, and making inferences to enhance comprehension.
Writing Section
Extended Writing Tasks:
Narrative prompts (e.g., describing a memorable sports event).
Expository tasks with relevant contemporary themes, such as inclusivity in sports.
Planning and Structuring Guides: Step-by-step support for students to develop well-organized, impactful responses.
Editing and Proofreading Tasks
Grammar and punctuation challenges tailored to exam expectations.
Activities to identify and correct errors, improving precision in writing.
Bonus Feature: Facts vs. Opinions Booklet
A dedicated booklet is included to help students distinguish between factual statements and opinions in reading texts. The booklet features:
-Clear definitions and examples.
-Practice exercises with answer keys.
-Strategies to apply these skills in exam contexts.
This resource ensures comprehensive preparation for both teachers and students, equipping learners with the skills and confidence to excel in WJEC, GCSE ,English Language, Unit 2 assessments.
These resources are crafted to enhance students’ analytical and evaluative skills for GCSE, English Language, offering structured guidance and practice materials tailored to meet curriculum demands. This unit focuses on reading response, PEEL paragraphs and using evaluative language to categorise behaviour and setting.
Using Evaluative Language in PEEL Paragraphs
This booklet is a step-by-step guide to mastering the PEEL paragraph framework. It includes:
Introduction to Evaluative Language: Explains how to move beyond description to analyze texts critically.
Framework Breakdown: Detailed guidance on structuring Point, Evidence, Explanation, and Link, with emphasis on evaluative vocabulary.
Model Examples and Exercises: Includes extracts and sample paragraphs to illustrate effective analysis of setting, behavior, and character.
Self-Assessment Tools: A checklist to help students refine their responses independently
Evaluative Words for Describing Different Settings (Alphabetical List)
This resource provides an extensive list of evaluative words categorized alphabetically to help students accurately describe and analyze:
Settings: Words like “foreboding,” “serene,” and “sinister” to capture mood and atmosphere.
Characters and Behaviors: Adjectives like “empathetic,” “impulsive,” and “enigmatic” to discuss traits and motivations.
Extract-Based Analytical Practice
Centered around the extract The Platform, this resource includes:
High-Quality Extract: Engaging text with rich sensory and emotional detail.
Targeted Questions: Prompts that focus on tension, character conflict, mood, and thematic exploration.
Model PEEL Paragraph Responses: Examples for each question to illustrate advanced analytical techniques.
This unit prepares students for the AQA, GCSE, English Literature, Unseen Poetry Section. It includes poems by Thomas Hardy and Emily Dickinson, an analysis framework, exam question and model PEEL paragraphs. A practice question is also provided.
The unit begins with ‘The Darkling Thrush’ by Thomas Hardy. Students complete a table about the features of the poem divided into Subject, Theme, Imagery, Language and Emotion. They then look at a typical question and compare their response to a model paragraph.
Students then focus on the comparison with a poem by Emily Dickinson. Two model paragraphs are provided.
A practice paper is included for students to practice these skills.
This comprehensive resource focuses on the theme of fear in A Christmas Carol, particularly through the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come in Stave 4. It provides an analytical, GCSE, English Literature essay designed to demonstrate high-level critical thinking and essay structure, alongside a simplified version for differentiation. Additionally, a storyboard summary task with a picture prompt is included, engaging students in visualizing the key moments of Stave 4 while reinforcing their understanding of the ghost’s symbolic role.
Key Features:
Detailed Model Essay
-Explores how Dickens conveys fear through imagery, symbolism, and Scrooge’s physical reactions in the extract.
-Links the ghost’s portrayal to wider themes in the novella, such as societal critique and personal transformation.
-Examines role of fear as a catalyst for change, both for Scrooge and Dickens’s Victorian readers.
-Simplified Essay Version (Written in accessible language for students requiring additional support).
Storyboard Summary Task
Visual activity using picture prompts to help students summarize the key events of Stave 4.
Encourages creativity while ensuring comprehension of critical moments, such as Scrooge’s reaction to the ghost and the depiction of his grave.
Engage your students with a comprehensive analysis of violence in Macbeth, designed to deepen their understanding of Shakespeare’s language, themes, and character development. It is an ideal resource to prepare students for the GCSE, English Literature, Macbeth question.
Two model essays are provided about the portrayal of violence in the play:
Version One: A straightforward, student-friendly essay that explores how Shakespeare presents violence in Act 1, Scene 2, and throughout the play. Perfect for mid-level students, this version emphasizes the basics of thesis development, PEEL structure, and integrating evidence.
Version Two: A more advanced essay, ideal for higher-achieving students. It offers a nuanced thesis and detailed analysis of Shakespeare’s use of language, imagery, and themes, with connections to ambition, tyranny, and moral decay.
Targeted questions on content, structure, language, and style to support critical thinking and essay-writing skills are included to analyse the relevant essay.
The questions will encourage students to identify thesis statements, evaluate the use of evidence, and assess how the essays connect ideas from the extract to the wider play.
A Picture Sequence Resource is also included focusing on Act 1, Scene 2.
It contains a sequence of key images representing the battle scene and Macbeth’s heroic violence, designed to help visual learners. These images are accompanied with questions about the plot.
Equip your students with the tools they need to master the theme of violence in Macbeth. Perfect for class activities, homework assignments, or revision sessions!
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.
These resources offer an in-depth exploration of the settings in Macbeth, helping GCSE, English Literature teachers guide their students through the significance of the locations in the play. The resource includes a detailed map of Scotland, marking key locations such as Duncan’s Castle at Forres, Macbeth’s Castle at Inverness, the Heath, and Dunsinane Hill. Each location is linked to its thematic importance and the events that unfold there, providing a clear structure for classroom discussions and essay planning.
Each location is carefully explained in terms of its thematic role in the play. For example, King Duncan’s Castle at Forres is presented as a symbol of legitimacy and order, while Macbeth’s Castle at Inverness is associated with deception and treachery.
These descriptions allow students to connect the physical settings with the play’s broader themes, such as kingship, ambition, and fate.
Key Moments & Themes:
Each location is linked to important scenes and moments in the play, helping students understand how the settings are woven into the narrative structure. For instance, Macbeth’s Castle is tied to Duncan’s murder, while Dunsinane Hill is connected to Macbeth’s downfall and the fulfillment of the witches’ prophecy.
Themes like ambition, power, fate, and deception are highlighted in relation to specific settings, providing students with clear context for their analyses.
PEEL Paragraph Guide:
Teachers can use the included PEEL paragraph structure to help students craft clear, focused responses about the significance of each location. The resource includes an example PEEL paragraph for Macbeth’s Castle at Inverness, demonstrating how to analyze a setting in terms of its symbolic meaning, character development, and thematic relevance.
Comprehension Questions:
Thought-provoking comprehension questions are provided for each location, designed to encourage critical thinking and guide students towards deeper insights into the play. These questions help students explore the symbolic meanings of each setting and link them to character motivations and thematic concerns.
Battle Locations Summary:
The resource includes a comparison of the opening and final battles, highlighting how the two settings symbolize the rise and fall of Macbeth’s power. Teachers can use this to discuss the cyclical nature of violence and the conflict between loyalty and ambition, reinforcing the significance of battle scenes within the play’s larger narrative.
Teaching Benefits:
Engagement with Themes: Teachers can use the settings to engage students with the complex themes of Macbeth, making it easier for them to connect literary elements like setting with character development and plot progression.
Enhance students understanding of Charles Dickens’ timeless novella A Christmas Carol with this comprehensive resource, focusing on the role of the supernatural. This study guide is designed to support GCSE, English Literature students in exploring key themes, character analysis, and Dickens’ use of vivid imagery and symbolism.
Key Features:
Extract and Question: Includes two questions and extracts.
Model Answers and Phrases: Step-by-step guidance and exemplar responses help students develop insightful answers, using evaluative language and subject-specific terminology. A list of phrases taken from the model answer is provided for students to familiarise themselves with the language used in a literary essay.
Themes and Symbolism: Detailed exploration of the supernatural elements in each stave, including the moral and societal messages conveyed by the ghosts.
Critical Questions: Thought-provoking questions for every supernatural event in each stave, encouraging deeper engagement with the themes, such as social inequality, reflection, and transformation.
This resource equips students with the skills to analyse Dickens’ narrative techniques and effectively address exam questions, making it an essential tool for GCSE success.
This resource is designed for GCSE English Literature teachers looking to deepen their students’ understanding of key themes, character development, and dramatic techniques in J.B. Priestley’s An Inspector Calls, particularly focusing on the themes of responsibility and generational conflict. It includes a comprehensive set of key vocabulary and phrases, a detailed essay analysing how Priestley explores these themes, and a range of discussion questions to encourage critical thinking and class debate.
Key Features:
Key Vocabulary and Phrases: A carefully curated list of essential terms, such as “responsibility,” “generational conflict,” and “moral failings,” alongside character traits and literary devices. These will help students grasp important concepts and enhance their analytical skills.
Detailed Essay: A model essay exploring how An Inspector Calls critiques generational attitudes to responsibility, focusing on the contrasting perspectives of the older and younger characters. The essay discusses the dramatic techniques Priestley employs, including dramatic irony, foreshadowing, and cyclical structure, as well as the symbolic use of characters like Mr Birling, Sheila, Eric, and Mrs Birling.
Key Phrases from the Play: A selection of notable quotes from the play, offering insight into the themes of responsibility, societal change, and moral conflict. Each quote is accompanied by a discussion question to help students analyze the significance and implications of the dialogue.
Discussion Questions: Thought-provoking questions exploring the generational divide in the play, helping students to critically engage with the text. These questions focus on character development, moral responsibility, and Priestley’s social critique, offering opportunities for deeper analysis and class discussions.
Reflection on Relevance Today: An exploration of how the generational conflict in An Inspector Calls mirrors societal attitudes during Priestley’s time and its continued relevance in today’s world, prompting students to consider the ongoing importance of social responsibility and change.
An additional resource is provided which focuses on understanding the key moment when The Inspector leaves. Students have to write in speech bubbles about what each character would say in their disagreement.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.