This resource is a useful starter activity to explore the use of punctuation. Ten complex sentences are provided with punctuation errors and students have to identify the errors.
The sentences include relative and embedded clauses, along with sentences that use conjunctions.
Answers are provided along with a follow up picture prompt activity in which students have to write a paragraph using accurate punctuation.
Suitable for Year 6 onwards.
This booklet is crafted to support GCSE English Language students in developing their argumentative writing skills, using the topic of the UK housing crisis as a practical example. With a clear scaffold and model response, it guides students in building a structured, persuasive argument on a current, real-world issue.
The booklet begins by presenting a structured breakdown of the housing crisis, covering key points on high property prices, environmental challenges, and government policies. It encourages students to think critically about these causes and offers sentence starters and prompts to help them construct well-supported arguments. By following the scaffold, students practice forming a clear position, presenting balanced arguments, and effectively concluding with a strong call to action.
There is a model response to help them understand the features of a successful response.
Ideal for GCSE practice, this booklet provides an example of argumentative writing that meets exam criteria, such as organizing ideas, using formal language, and building logical arguments. This resource will help students not only improve their writing technique but also engage with pressing social issues in a way that prepares them for both exams and informed citizenship.
This FREE resource includes two model essays and a plan. It is ideal to use as part of KS3 and GCSE English Language.
The model essays are a response to a persuasive task in which the reader has to persuade a headteacher to chose to run an extra-curricular activity of their choice.
There are two model answers - one for more advanced learners (GCSE) and one for intermediate learners (KS3)
There is also a plan to help students write their own response.
This FREE resource is an excellent way to show students how to plan and write a persuasive essay!
This booklet is designed to help GCSE, English Language students master key literary terms for analyzing fiction. It includes:
Clear Definitions and Examples: Each term, such as metaphor, simile, alliteration, and juxtaposition, is thoroughly explained with examples to help students grasp the concept easily.
Multiple-Choice Quiz: A 20-question quiz at the end of the booklet tests students’ understanding of the terms, with instant feedback provided through an answer key.
Versatile Application: Suitable for both classroom learning and revision, this booklet covers a broad range of literary devices essential for GCSE English analysis and writing tasks.
Write a Description as Suggested by the Picture Task
This resource is designed to help students practice descriptive writing using a picture prompt to prepare for Q5 on Paper 1.
It encourages learners to expand their vocabulary and sentence structure through targeted activities. Students are guided to describe various elements in the picture, such as a dog, train tracks, a train, and surrounding plants, using provided adjectives like “playful,” “vibrant,” “gleaming,” and “lush.”
Before the student writes, than can practice using the targeted vocabulary related to different aspects of the picture.
In addition to vocabulary development activities, sentence starters such as prepositions, ING verbs, and “show not tell” strategies are offered to enhance the students’ descriptive abilities. Again, students can practice this prior to writing.
This resource serves as a practical tool for building confidence in writing vivid and engaging descriptions.
Ideal for preparation for GCSE English Language, AQA - Paper 2, Q4, this unit has two extracts, an exam question based on Q4 and a marking rubric.
The rubric focuses on the use of narrative voice and tone to convey a message.
The two texts are based on ‘Litter Picking’ - one from Victorian times and one modern.
Having used the resource with my students, it has been successful and exploring the use of narrative voice.
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 GCSE, English Literature resource provides an extract and a comprehension from Chapter 2 of Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel, “Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde”. The extract delves into Mr. Utterson’s troubled thoughts and the nightmarish visions that plague him as he grapples with the mystery surrounding Mr. Hyde.
There is a set of 12 questions designed to test students’ understanding of the passage, focusing on the imagery, character descriptions, and thematic elements.
Example questions include:
What recurring images does the lawyer see in his dreams?
How does the lawyer describe Mr. Hyde’s face?
What does the lawyer hope to achieve by seeing Mr. Hyde’s face?
An essay question prompts students to discuss how Stevenson presents the themes of duality and the nature of evil in this extract and throughout the novel.
Guidance is provided for structuring the answer, including an introduction to the themes, analysis of the extract, comparison with other parts of the novel, and a concluding summary.
This resource is ideal for GCSE students studying “Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde”. It encourages critical thinking and detailed analysis of key themes and characters in the novel. The comprehension questions and essay prompts help students engage with the text at a deeper level, fostering a better understanding of Stevenson’s literary techniques and thematic explorations.
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The booklet is aimed at students who struggle to learn phonic sounds and read or write these sounds incorrectly within a word, It offers a unique visual approach in which students draw the word so that they can memorise the key spelling pattern.
This particular unit focuses on the long AI sound. After drawing the words, there is a visual sentence activity and an opportunity to write a sentence by using a photographic prompt.
The approach used in the booklet has been very successful in supporting students with dyslexic or other memory based difficulties.
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.
A worksheet aimed at ESL pupils beginning to learn the language. Pupils are required to match vocabulary to the picture prompt and then use adjectives to describe the nouns.
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 workbook provides words that includes the EY letter pattern
taken from the Phase 5 Phonics Wordlist (UK).
Each word is colour-coded according to the HF Colour-Code to aid
memorisation. There is space to draw the word and check if the
student can spell the word at the end of the process.
The workbook is ideal for students who struggle with phonics and provides a way to reinforce reading and spelling in a visual way.
The HF Colour-Code Method is a unique, proven and powerful method
that helps students read fluently and spell, whatever their level!
This AQA, English Literature, GCSE resource is designed to help students excel in their studies. It provides an overview of essential topics and essay guidance.
It includes:
Summary: A simple summary of the play
Essay Writing Support: Tips and examples to help students structure their essays effectively, including guidance on how to analyze characters and themes.
Practice Questions: Sample questions that mimic the format of the actual exam, give students the chance to prepare thoroughly.
Additional Support: A glossary of key terms related to Inspector Calls is provided.
This resource is designed to enhance an understanding of An Inspector Calls and boost confidence, making it a great addition to any student’s study routine.
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.
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.
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