A Multi-sensory Spelling Resource for Dyslexic and Autistic Learners This resource is designed to support dyslexic and autistic students who struggle with phonics-based spelling due to working memory difficulties. Using Dual Coding Theory (Paivio), it combines visual mnemonics with verbal learning to reinforce letter-sound associations in an engaging way. The free booklet includes: A Mnemonic Chart linking letters to images/emojis (e.g., A = Apple, B = Bike). A step-by-step spelling guide for words with the long ‘A’ sound (e.g., play, pain, plane). A method for using pictures to represent letters, making spelling more accessible. Space for students to draw their own symbols, reinforcing learning through creativity. Why It Works! Helps students visualize words, reducing reliance on phonological processing. Makes spelling more engaging and memorable through fun associations. Supports students with dyslexia and autism by playing to their visual strengths. Perfect for one-to-one support, small group interventions, and whole-class teaching, this resource provides a practical and effective way to improve spelling confidence.

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 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 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 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!

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.

This engaging and interactive resource is designed to help GCSE, English Literature students explore how Charles Dickens portrays the importance of family in A Christmas Carol. By focusing on the Cratchit family, particularly their unity and resilience in the face of poverty, students will develop their analytical and creative writing skills through a variety of activities. Key Features Visual Storyboards: Two visually rich storyboards depicting key scenes - Tiny Tim’s experiences, the Cratchits preparing their Christmas meal, and Scrooge observing Fred’s Christmas party. Students write descriptive paragraphs and sentences based on these visuals, integrating adjectives and adverbs to enhance their vocabulary. Extract Analysis: A detailed extract from Stave Three focuses on the Cratchit family’s Christmas preparations. Students answer the question: How does Dickens portray the family in this extract and the wider novella to highlight the importance of the family unit? PEEL Paragraph Writing: Example PEEL paragraph provided to model effective analysis. Students are encouraged to craft their own PEEL paragraphs, drawing from the storyboards and the extract. Benefits for Students Improves Analytical Skills: Focus on close reading and analysis of Dickens’ language, characterizations, and themes. Builds Descriptive Writing Skills: Students practice descriptive writing using rich vocabulary inspired by visuals. Supports GCSE Exam Preparation: Directly aligns with AQA English Literature exam requirements, particularly essay questions on themes and character analysis.

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!

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!

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 focuses on Extract From The Prelude , William Wordsworth, from the Power and Conflict Anthology (AQA). It is tailored for students who struggle with reading comprehension, including numerous language activities to aid understanding. The booklet consist of a pre-reading activity to connect to the concepts and events in the poem. This is followed with numerous activities, a true/false, sequence quiz, multiple choice comprehension and a PEEL writing task. A glossary is provided to help students understand difficult words in the poem. A lesson plan is also provided. The booklet provides invaluable support for students wit additional needs or who need support to write about this key poem.

Aimed at students who struggle to write GCSE, English Literature essays, this short unit provides an essay scaffold and model essay on the importance of setting in Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. An essay prompt and extract, taken from Chapter Eight, is provided which focuses on a description of Victorian London. The question requires comparison with the wider novella. To support students with this task, an essay scaffold is included. It provides paragraph and sentence openers to help structure their ideas and analysis. After writing their own response, students read a model essay based on this scaffold. They can compare their own work with this piece of writing. To assist with vocabulary, students can use an adjective sheet to write sentences about Victorian London. The resource is invaluable in demonstrating the features of a successful essay and will give them the confidence to write their own response!

This comprehensive, GCSE, English Literature, teaching pack includes two expertly designed booklets to support GCSE English Literature teachers in delivering an engaging and thorough analysis of Act 3, Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet. The pack focuses on developing both understanding and interpretation of key themes and emotions in this pivotal scene, with a particular emphasis on Romeo’s emotional journey. The activities are designed to help students develop their analytical, creative, and critical thinking skills while providing visual and contextual elements to enrich their learning experience. Booklet 1: Extract Analysis and Guided Response This booklet provides an extract from Act 3, Scene 1, covering the dramatic moment when Mercutio is killed and Romeo seeks revenge on Tybalt. It is accompanied by a series of structured comprehension and interpretation questions to help students engage with the text on a deeper level. Comprehension Activities: These questions guide students through the scene, helping them recall key details, understand character motivations, and interpret Shakespeare’s language and dramatic techniques. GCSE Question: A detailed essay question prompts students to explore how Shakespeare presents Romeo’s emotions in the play. Guidance notes walk students through how to analyze the extract and compare Romeo’s emotions throughout the play, with a focus on literary devices, structure, and themes of fate and impulsivity Indicative Content for Higher-Level Responses: For advanced students, a Level 7 response provides a model answer to guide students in crafting sophisticated analyses. Booklet 2: Interactive Drawing Activities and Scene Analysis This booklet offers a dynamic, interactive approach to studying the scene by combining scene analysis with creative drawing activities. Each section encourages students to visualize key moments, enhancing their understanding of character emotions and the dramatic tension within the scene. Drawing Activities: These activities prompt students to illustrate various moments from the scene, such as the heated exchange between Mercutio and Tybalt, Romeo’s calm stance before the duel, and the aftermath of Tybalt’s death. These drawing exercises serve as a creative way for students to engage with the text, while deepening their comprehension of character dynamics and emotions. Character Studies: The activities focus on different characters’ emotional expressions, from Mercutio’s taunting to Romeo’s grief and fury, allowing students to analyze these emotions in visual form. Contextual Understanding: The booklet also helps students understand the historical and social context of the play, encouraging them to consider how Shakespeare uses stagecraft to heighten emotional impact.

This resource is designed to engage students in Victorian texts, developing the key skills they need for success in the reading sections of Papers 1 and 2 The booklets include: Fiction and non-fiction extracts from classic Victorian texts (The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Red-Headed League and an autobiographical extract). Comprehensive glossaries to support understanding of archaic vocabulary Interactive visual and kinaesthetic activities to boost comprehension Fully structured exam-style questions covering language analysis (Question 2), structure (Question 3), and evaluation (Question 4) Indicative content and guided question breakdowns to help students craft detailed, high-level responses Why These Resources Work: Supports struggling students with step-by-step scaffolding using visual strategies Saves teachers valuable planning time with ready-made worksheets and model answers Boosts engagement through interactive activities including drawing, tableaux, and creative interpretations Directly aligned with AQA exam criteria, ensuring students practice the right skills for success Whether you are preparing students for their mock exams or need engaging materials for Victorian literature, these resources provide everything you need to enhance learning and build confidence in reading.

Support your students with practical and engaging materials designed to enhance their reading fluency, spelling and comprehension skills. These resources are specifically aligned with the Level 2, Functional Skills, English curriculum (City and Guilds) and include: Single Word Reading and Spelling Activity Focuses on fluency with key vocabulary taken from the practice paper, exam texts. Offers mnemonic strategies, visual aids, and pronunciation guides to help learners confidently read and spell challenging words like sustainable and collaboration. Includes tools such as color-coded syllables and creative mnemonics to suit different learning styles. Perfect for building confidence with exam-related vocabulary. Electric Vehicles Reading Practice Paper Assessment and Mark Scheme Assessment: A complete reading comprehension test based on electric vehicles and sustainability. Includes multiple-choice questions, fact vs. opinion exercises, and a source comparison task to develop critical reading skills. Mark Scheme: Clear and concise answers with detailed guidance for awarding marks. Includes examples of responses to ensure accurate grading and help students improve. The Reading Activity will help prepare students for the practice paper allowing them to improve their reading fluency. It is ideal for learners with additional needs.

These booklets are designed for GCSE, English students who struggle to write about Macbeth. **Booklet One - Summary of Act 2, Scene 1 ** This booklet offers a concise and engaging overview of Act 2, Scene 1 of Macbeth, focusing on Banquo and Macbeth’s encounter and the tension building before King Duncan’s murder. It includes: Key Characters: Detailed descriptions of Banquo and Fleance, highlighting their roles and significance. Important Quotations: Key lines are analysed, with accompanying drawing prompts to visualise the scene’s atmosphere and themes. Themes: Explores “Fate vs. Free Will” and “Loyalty and Betrayal” through creative activities such as split-image comparisons and path illustrations. Creative Activities: A mix of drawing, descriptive writing, and digital art exercises to help students engage deeply with the text and its imagery. Scene Setting: Guided activities and prompts for visualising Macbeth’s haunted mental state, particularly his hallucination of the dagger. This booklet is perfect for teachers who want to encourage interactive and visual learning while deepening students’ understanding of Shakespeare’s themes and language. Booklet Two - The Theme of the Supernatural This booklet provides an analytical framework for exploring the theme of the supernatural in Macbeth. It includes: Model Paragraphs: Clear examples that break down the language and imagery used by Shakespeare to portray supernatural elements. Drawing Prompts: Visual aids and symbolic representations to reinforce key ideas, such as cosmic forces, chaos, and the witches’ influence. Step-by-Step Analysis: A structured approach to analysing quotes, guiding students through “When,” “Quotation,” “Meaning,” “Analysis,” “Effect,” and “Theme.” Quotation Breakdown: Highlights pivotal lines such as “Is this a dagger which I see before me,” with visualisation activities to enhance comprehension. Essay Framework: A detailed template for students to craft a thorough response to the question, “How is the theme of the supernatural portrayed in this passage?” This booklet is ideal for fostering analytical skills and helping GCSE students connect textual analysis with broader thematic discussions.It is suitable for students who prefer to express their ideas in creative ways.

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.