Specialist in teaching KS3 & KS4 plus IBDP English B.
Making sure all EAL/ESL/ELL/ESOL students are an integral part of learning & not only given urgent and superficial attention prior a lesson observation or an inspection.
Specialist in teaching KS3 & KS4 plus IBDP English B.
Making sure all EAL/ESL/ELL/ESOL students are an integral part of learning & not only given urgent and superficial attention prior a lesson observation or an inspection.
IGCSE English as a Second Language Exercise 5 Informal Response
Singlish: Broken English or Standard Singaporean English?
As well as activating an interesting discussion this resource focuses on the informal email writing skills required for Exercise 5.
IGCSE English as a Second Language Exercise 1
Singlish: Broken English or Standard Singaporean English?
As well as activating an interesting discussion this resource focuses on the skills required for Exercise 1.
A summary of what that happen in ‘An Inspector Calls’ by J B Priestley.
The entire play is set in the dining room of the Birling’s house and involves a series of flashbacks which can be quite confusing for the students.
This simple summary clearly explains what happens in ‘An Inspector Calls,’
This is aimed for GCSE students who are working towards Level 9.
For a differentiated version that is aimed at students working towards Level 4 (and for SEN/EAL students) please use the following link:
How does Priestley present the theme of responsibility in An Inspector Calls?
Grade 9/A* exemplar
This model answer covers all the essential quotes and analysis for the theme of responsibility. The content can apply to any essay regarding this theme
11 Grade 9 essays focussing on all of the characters and main themes of Priestley’s class drama An Inspector Calls are available at:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12538426
The essays are:
How does Priestley present the character of Arthur Birling?
How does Priestley present the character of Mrs. Birling?
How does Priestley present the character of Eric Birling?
How does Priestley present the character of Sheila Birling?
How does Priestley present the character of Gerald Croft?
How does Priestley present the character of Inspector Goole?
How does Priestley present the theme of responsibility in the play?
How does Priestley present the theme of social class in the play?
How does Priestley present the theme of gender in the play?
How does Priestley present the theme of age class in the play?
How does Priestley use dramatic irony to expose the strengths and weaknesses of characters?
Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde exemplary GCSE/IGCSE essay:
How is the theme of duality of human nature presented in the novel?
This model answer can apply to any question related to the theme of duality.
How does Priestley present Gerald Croft in An Inspector Calls?
Level 9 GCSE essay Grade A* IGCSE essay
This Level 9 exemplar can be used for all questions related to Gerald Croft
How does Priestley present Mrs Birling in An Inspector Calls?
Level 9 GCSE essay. A* IGCSE Essay
This Level 9 exemplar can be used for all questions related to Gerald Croft
How does Priestley present Eric Birling in An Inspector Calls?
Level 9 model essay.
This level 9 exemplar can be modified for all questions related to Eric Birling.
How does Priestley present Sheila Birling in An Inspector Calls?
Level 9 / A* model essay.
This level 9 / A* exemplar can be modified for all questions related to Sheila Birling.
Grade 9 and/or A* essay about the importance of Arthur Birling in J B Priestley’s ‘An Inspector Calls’
This essay can be modified for any essay related to Arthur Biriling.
Presented in Word Doc and Powerpoint
How does Priestley present Inspector Goole in the play?
Level 9/A* model essay.
This level 9/A* exemplar can be modified for all questions related to Inspector Goole.
Handwritten
Macbeth Act 5, Scene 5
Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow…quote
Image depicts the profound message of Macbeth’s soliloquy
Looks impressive on A4 and A3 size paper.
Macbeth Act 5, Scene 5
Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow…quote
Original handwritten calligraphy
Students can appreciate and re-develop the art of handwriting which seems to have eroded with online learning
Looks impressive on A4 and A3 size paper and an excellent display for your English classroom.
The Monkey’s Paw by W. W. Jacobs: An Abridged Version
Part of the Back to Basics series, this resource simplifies the classic 20th-century short story The Monkey’s Paw, making it more accessible and engaging for students.
While the original version may be challenging, this carefully abridged edition retains the essence of the story, ensuring students can fully understand and appreciate its literary significance.
What’s included in this mini-unit of work:
• A student-friendly, carefully abridged version of The Monkey’s Paw
• Extracts from the original text to introduce Jacobs’ style and language
• Engaging exercises to consolidate understanding
• Designed using Bloom’s Taxonomy to guide students through a progression from basic to complex learning, promoting deeper understanding and critical thinking
• A complete set of answers to save teachers valuable time
Once students grasp the story, they will be ready to explore its deeper themes and significance, making learning both meaningful and rewarding. This resource ensures The Monkey’s Paw becomes one of the most impactful short stories for your class to study.
‘The Necklace’ by Guy de Maupassant: An abridged version.
Part of my Back to Basics series, this resource simplifies the 19th-century French classic The Necklace to make it accessible and engaging for students.
While the original version can be challenging, this meticulously abridged version retains the essence of the story, allowing students to fully understand and appreciate its literary significance.
What’s included in this mini-unit of work:
• A carefully abridged version of The Necklace that is student-friendly
• Extracts from the original text to introduce Maupassant’s style and language
• Engaging exercises to consolidate understanding
• A complete set of answers to save teachers time
Once students grasp the story, they can explore its deeper themes and significance, making learning meaningful and rewarding. This resource ensures The Necklace becomes one of the best short stories for your class to study.
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 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.