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

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

This simplified and abridged version of Arthur Miller’s classic ‘A View from the Bridge’ is guaranteed to enable students understand the text. It is an excellent starting point for students who would otherwise struggle with the original text. This has been used in schools for many years. This is a complete unit of work and the students will understand: The main characters, themes & setting of the play. The important theme of ‘The American Dream’ and the concept of respect in the Italian community during the 1950s. 83 pages. 49 of the abridged text and 34 of exercises This is a perfectly differentiated text that ensures that all (i.e. EAL/SEND and low ability) students’ are fully included in the learning process.

This simplified and abridged version of Harper Lee’s classic ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is guaranteed to enable students understand the text. It is an excellent starting point for students who would otherwise struggle with the original text. This has been used in schools for many years. This is a complete unit of work and the students will understand: • The important themes of racism and injustice the novel • The significant historical context of the novel This is a perfectly differentiated text that ensures all (i.e. EAL/SEN and low ability) students are fully included in the learning process. The extended writing tasks at the end of each unit can be used as an assessment piece.

This simplified and abridged version of George Orwell's classic 'Animal Farm’ is guaranteed to enable students understand the text. It is an excellent starting point for students who would otherwise struggle with the original text. This has been used in schools for many years. This is a complete unit of work and the students will understand: • The important themes of the novel • The significant historical context of the novel This is a perfectly differentiated text that ensures that all (i.e. EAL/SEND and low ability) students’ are fully included in the learning process. The extended writing tasks at the end of each unit can be used as an assessment piece.

This simplified and abridged version of ‘Romeo & Juliet’ is guaranteed to enable students understand the play, who would ordinarily struggle with the original text. This is a complete unit of work and the students will understand: • The leading characters how they change • The sequence of events that occur in the play and • Original and important quotes clearly explained 23 pages of text 30 pages of exercises 5 pages of important information This is a perfectly differentiated text that ensures that all (i.e. EAL/SEND and low ability) students’ are fully included in the learning process. The extended writing tasks at the end of each unit can be used as an assessment piece.

Designed for IB English B but also can be used for GCSE & IGCSE English Language

Designed for IB Language B but also can be used for GCSE & IGCSE English Language

A lesson designed for IB Language B but can easily be used for GCSE & IGCSE

Designed for IB Language B but also can be used for GCSE & IGCSE English Language

Originally designed for IB Language B but can easily be used for other syllabus and age range.

Originally designed for IB Language B but can easily be used for other syllabus and age range.

Originally designed for IB Language B but can easily be used for other syllabus and age range.

An interesting lesson about why we yawn. Designed to improve thinking and speaking skills of students.

A popular Aesop fable that has been effectively differentiated so that the students’ will be able to read the story and confidently answer the different type of exercises in this worksheet.

A popular Aesop fable that has been effectively differentiated so that the students’ will be able to read the story and confidently answer the different type of exercises in this worksheet.

A popular Aesop fable that has been effectively differentiated so that the students’ will be able to read the story and confidently answer the different type of exercises in this worksheet. I would be grateful if you would leave a comment.

This resource has been used in many classes and has enabled both E.A.L (English an Additional Language) and SEN students understand key features of figurative language. These are so important and are introduced and explained in a clear way. The resource is differentiated so that difficult concepts i.e. metaphors are introduced in a simple way. This resource is very easy to follow and has a useful self evaluation sheet at the end. I would be grateful if you could please leave a comment.

A look at laughter and what makes us laugh. This English lesson is aimed for high school students who can discuss the reading passage and connect it with their own experiences. The lesson gives the students ample opportunity to listen and speak as well as read and write. I would be grateful if you could please leave a comment.

Designed for IB English B but can also be used for GCSE & IGCSE English. This lesson is also designed to get the students to talk and discuss the topic. I would be grateful if you could please leave a comment.