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.
Transform Your Teaching of Holes by Louis Sachar with this comprehensive study guide.
This complete unit of work is perfect for teachers looking to engage students with Sachar’s much-loved novel. It includes:
• Chapter-by-chapter exercises (50 in total) to enhance comprehension and literary skills
• 99 pages of engaging activities tailored for student engagement
• A detailed answer booklet to save you time
Plus:
• Clear explanations of the novel’s key themes
• In-depth character analyses
• Insights into the historical context of the story
• Discussion of Sachar’s literary style
• Fascinating facts to spark engaging class discussions
This study guide ensures every aspect of the novel is covered, with a variety of activities to suit all learners. Preview several chapters (with answers included) to see the quality and practicality of this resource in action.
Chapter 1:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-1311818
Chapter 9:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13123481
Chapter 18:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13146970
Chapter 23:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13155876
Chapter 32:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13162087
Simplified & Abridged Romeo & Juliet: Empowering Every Learner
Unlock Shakespeare’s timeless tale for all your students with this specially adapted version of Romeo & Juliet. Whether you’re supporting English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners, students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), or lower-ability groups, this resource makes the play accessible, engaging, and achievable.
Why choose this resource?
This comprehensive unit of work is designed to help students:
• Understand main characters and their emotional journeys.
• Follow the key events in the play with clarity and confidence.
• Master essential quotes, broken down into relatable, easy-to-digest language.
What’s inside?
• 23 pages of simplified text, bringing the story to life.
• 30 pages of interactive exercises to engage and challenge learners.
• 5 pages of critical background information for added context.
• A very clear Timeline, listing the events as they unfold.
• Answer for crosswords provided.
What sets it apart?
This expertly differentiated resource ensures every student feels included and empowered. Each section includes extended writing tasks, ideal for assessment opportunities, so you can measure progress effortlessly.
Make Shakespeare’s world come alive for your students today because every learner deserves the chance to explore and understand this literary masterpiece.
This simplified and abridged version of Macbeth is designed to make Shakespeare’s classic accessible to all students, including those who may find the original text challenging.
The resource offers a complete unit of work, enabling students to:
• Explore key characters and their development.
• Understand the historical context of the play.
• Follow the sequence of events in the plot.
• Engage with key quotes from the original text, explained in a clear and accessible manner.
What’s included:
• 23 pages of simplified text.
• 35 pages of engaging exercises.
• 5 pages of essential background information.
This resource is carefully differentiated to support all learners, including EAL, SEND, and lower-ability students, ensuring full inclusion in the learning process. Extended writing tasks at the end of each unit can also serve as assessment opportunities. Perfect for building confidence and comprehension in any classroom.
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.
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde: The Ultimate GCSE Guide
Struggling with the complexity of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde? This specially abridged version has been designed for secondary students who find the original text challenging. Perfect for GCSE English Literature, this guide makes the classic novel accessible while helping students meet their assessment objectives.
What’s inside?
• The complete story, simplified to ensure every student can understand and engage with the text.
• Over 50 pages of targeted exercises covering all four GCSE English Literature Assessment Objectives (AOs).
• Clear explanations of the novel’s content and themes.
• In-depth discussions to enhance understanding and critical thinking.
• A sample GCSE exam question with a model answer to boost exam confidence.
After working through this guide, students will approach the original text with confidence and a deeper understanding of Stevenson’s timeless story.
Free sample chapters are available to download:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13165151
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13165186
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.
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.
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.
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.
11 Grade 9 essays focussing on all of the characters and main themes of Priestley’s class drama An Inspector Calls.
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?
A complete resource has been created for students working towards from Level 5 to Level 9 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)
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)
This definitive study guide of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory a complete unit of work designed to enhance understanding and develop literary skills in all students.
This resource includes:
• Chapter-by-chapter exercises (30 in total) to enhance comprehension and develop analytical thinking.
• 83 pages of engaging activities tailored for student engagement
• A detailed answer booklet is included.
Plus
• Clear explanations of the novel’s key themes
• In-depth character analyses
• Insights into the historical context of the story
• Discussion of Dahl’s literary style
• Fascinating facts to spark engaging class discussions
This study guide ensures every aspect of the novel is covered, with a variety of activities to suit all learners. Preview several chapters (with answers included) to see the quality and practicality of this resource in action.
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
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