As well as activating an interesting discussion this resource focuses on the skills required for the Reading Paper.

IGCSE English as a Second Language Exercise 1 Why English owes so much to the Greek language? As well as activating an interesting discussion this resource focuses on the skills required for Exercise 1.

IGCSE English as a Second Language Exercise 1 As well as activating an interesting discussion this resource focuses on the skills required for Exercise 1 & Exercise 5

This comprehensive study guide of Dahl’s 1964 classic novel is a complete unit of work. It contains exercises for each chapter (30 in total) that consolidate understanding of the text and develop comprehension and literary skills. 83 pages of engaging exercises. Answers booklet provided. This study guide also includes: • the themes of the novel clearly explained. • Important information regarding Dahl’s literary style and information regarding the context of the novel is included. • interesting facts about the novel that leads to an engaging class discussion & independent research. • a self-assessment sheet which indicates what concepts and skills the student has gained when completing this study guide I have uploaded several chapters with answers that can provide an insight into the quality and usefulness of this resource. Chapter 1: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12774712 Chapter’s 9 &10 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12774714 Chapter 13 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12774715 Chapter 19 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13146970 Chapter 24 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12774716 I would be grateful if you would please leave a comment.

Dr Jekyll & Mr. Hyde exemplary GCSE essay on the theme: How is the natural and the supernatural world presented in the novel? Simply and clearly explained.

Dr Jekyll & Mr. Hyde exemplary GCSE Essay on the following theme: How is the theme of scientific development and progress presented in the novel? Simply and clearly explained

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Colloquial language simply and clearly explained

The idiom simply and clearly explained

A complete resource has been created for students working towards Level 4 GCSE Literature. 170 pages This resource includes: The context of the play explained A summary of the play A timeline Character analysis of: Arthur Birling Sybil Birling Eric Birling Sheila Birling Gerald Croft Inspector Goole Eva Smith The main themes of the play are analysed: Responsibility (Both individual & collective or social) Gender Age Class The use of dramatic irony is analysed The genre of the play is also covered. Is An Inspector Calls a legal play a mystery play or a moral play A GCSE exam question at the end of each unit (13 in total)

Eva Smith never appears on stage in J B Priestley’s An Inspector Calls but the entire drama centres around her. In the play, she is referred to as Eva Smith, Daisy Renton and Mrs Birling. This was an excellent lesson in which the students imagine they are Eva Smith and what they would say to each character who contributed towards her tragic downfall. I would be grateful if you could please leave a comment.

The important themes in the GCSE Lterature text Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde’ are analysed in this lesson. For more resources please follow the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde-an-abridged-version-for-gcse-literature-11936382 For a differentiated version aimed at students working towards level 4 please use the following link: https://youtu.be/NKCo8NyS4p4

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

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

An Inspector Calls by J B Priestley The important context or background of the play is discussed in this lesson. Context or the background means: The time and place when the text was written. (An Inspector Calls was written in 1945) The writer’s personal experiences. (What we know about J B Priestley & why he wrote the play?) The time and place in the text. (An Inspector Calls is set in 1912 in the North Midlands)

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

Learning English (Workbook 3) directly addresses the unique academic needs facing students who arrive in the UK with little or no English. After completing Learning English (Workbook 3) students should be able to cope in mainstream classes. This workbook ensures that the student will develop an effective understanding of English. The tremendous advantage of this resource is that the student will immediately become fully included in the learning process. At the end of each unit, the student can record the progress they have made by completing the user friendly self-assessment sheet. Learning English (Workbook 3) is a student-centred resource which enables the student to be actively engaged in developing skills that are required in an academic environment. The teacher can witness and monitor the steady progress the EAL student is making towards becoming an independent learner. Learning English (Workbook 3) allows the teacher the flexibility to select appropriate topics. Learning English (Workbook 3) can, also, be used as an excellent Induction programme. When it is necessary and appropriate to withdraw students from mainstream classes, this is a systematic self-contained resource that enhances language development and activates confidence in the student. Learning English Workbook 3 contains over 80 pages of excercises.

Learning English (Workbook 2) directly addresses the unique academic needs facing students who arrive in the UK with little or no English. Beginning with first principles and slowly advancing to high order thinking skills, Learning English (Workbook 2) ensures that the student will develop an effective understanding of English. The tremendous advantage of this resource is that the student will immediately become fully included in the learning process. At the end of each unit, the student can record the progress they have made by completing the user friendly self-assessment sheet. Learning English (Workbook 2) is a student-centred resource which enables the student to be actively engaged in developing skills that are required in an academic environment. The teacher can witness and monitor the steady progress the EAL student is making towards becoming an independent learner. Learning English (Workbook 2) allows the teacher the flexibility to select appropriate topics. Learning English (Workbook 2) can, also, be used as an excellent Induction programme. When it is necessary and appropriate to withdraw students from mainstream classes, this is a systematic self-contained resource that enhances language development and activates confidence in the student. Learning English Workbook 2 contains over 80 pages of excercises.

Learning English (Workbook 1) directly addresses the unique academic needs facing students who arrive in the UK with little or no English. Beginning with first principles, Learning English: Workbook 1 ensures that the student will develop an effective understanding of English. The tremendous advantage of this resource is that the student will immediately become fully included in the learning process. At the end of each unit, the student can record the progress they have made by completing the user friendly self-assessment sheet. Learning English: Workbook 1 is a student-centred resource which enables the student to be actively engaged in developing skills that are required in an academic environment. The teacher can witness and monitor the steady progress the EAL student is making towards becoming an independent learner. Learning English: Workbook 1 allows the teacher the flexibility to select appropriate topics. Learning English: Workbook 1 can, also, be used as an excellent Induction programme. When it is necessary and appropriate to withdraw students from mainstream classes, this is a systematic self-contained resource that enhances language development and activates confidence in the student. Learning English: Workbook 1 contains over 80 pages of exercises.

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