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.

The 19th century classic gothic novel, ‘Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde’ by R. L. Stevenson is a great piece of literature. However, the original version is very complex and I have produced and modified version that is ideally suited to teach all students. This is Chapter 2 of ‘Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde’ and this abridged version is a part of my Back To Basics series which is aimed to make complex texts accessible to students. Once students fully understand the text, they can, therefore, fully appreciate it’s literary significance. This makes learning meaningful and rewarding. Chapter 2 has been effectively and meticulously abridged. The original story can be now genuinely understood and appreciated by students. The exercises are engaging and answers are also provided. The full version can be purchased from my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11936382 I would be grateful if you would please leave a comment, if downloaded.

The 19th century classic gothic novel, ‘Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde’ by R. L. Stevenson is a great piece of literature. However, the original version is very complex and I have produced and modified version that is ideally suited to teach all students. This is Chapter 1 of ‘Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde’ and this abridged version is a part of my Back To Basics series which is aimed to make complex texts accessible to students. Once students fully understand the text, they can, therefore, fully appreciate it’s literary significance. This makes learning meaningful and rewarding. Chapter 1 has been effectively and meticulously abridged. The original story can be now genuinely understood and appreciated by students. The exercises are engaging and answers are also provided. The full version can be purchased from my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11936382 I would be grateful if you would please leave a comment, if downloaded.

This resource is designed to develop skimming and scanning reading skills that are essential at both KS3 & KS4. It contains interesting activities that consolidate the students understanding of how to effectively scan and skim for appropriate information. Over 18 pages of engaging exercises. I would be grateful if you could please leave a comment.

The Lady of Shalott: A Pre-Teaching Resource 2 This resource makes The Lady of Shalott accessible, engaging, and meaningful for all students. This carefully crafted resource breaks down the first stanza of Tennyson’s 1832 ballad with: • A clear, modern translation to simplify understanding. • A detailed analysis of key poetic features to support close reading. • A thought-provoking section exploring why we still study 19th-century poetry today and its relevance to modern learners. Encourage deeper thinking about poetry and inspire your students to connect with this timeless text. Part of the Back to Basics series, this resource is designed to help students confidently approach complex literature. If you find it helpful, I would genuinely appreciate to hear your feedback, so please leave a comment.

Comprehension questions related to Chapter 32 with answers. Class discussion raising ethical questions about the themes of the novel also included. Extended writing task included. This will cover a few lessons. Formatted so the students can either write the answers on the line below the question or in their exercise books. Additional essential information that is relevant to the novel is included. This question vary in complexity but are designed to include the entire academic spectrum. I would be grateful if you could please leave a comment.

The Lady of Shalott: Pre-Teaching Resource (1) This engaging pre-teaching resource is designed to prepare students for Alfred Lord Tennyson’s* The Lady of Shalott*, an epic ballad that can be challenging to introduce without prior knowledge of the story. The resource provides a clear and accessible overview of who the Lady of Shalott is, making the text approachable while sparking curiosity. It also includes thought-provoking questions that encourage deeper thinking and serve as an excellent starting point for meaningful class discussions. Part of my Back to Basics series, this resource aims to make complex texts more accessible and enjoyable for students. If you find this resource helpful, I would greatly appreciate your feedback.

This is a crucial chapter in the novel, Holes because it compares Camp Green Lake with what it once looked like and is entirely different to how it is presented in the opening paragraph. Comprehension questions related to Chapter 23 with answers. Formatted so the students can either write the answers on the line below the question or in their exercise books. Additional essential information that is relevant to the novel is included. This question vary in complexity but are designed to include the entire academic spectrum. Students can develop skimming and scanning skills when locating the answer. I would be grateful if you could please leave a comment.

The importance of life after death in Islam. I would be grateful if you could please leave a comment.

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.

The Five Pillars of Islam is aimed at secondary students and gives a clear understanding of the basic principles of Islam. This resource also has exercises attached, as well as a self-assessment form, for the students to complete once they have studied this unit. I would be grateful if you could please leave a comment.

Comprehension questions related to Chapter 18 with answers. Formatted so the students can either write the answers on the line below the question or in their exercise books. Additional essential information that is relevant to the novel is included. This question vary in complexity but are designed to include the entire academic spectrum. Students can develop skimming and scanning skills when locating the answer. I would be grateful if you could please leave a comment.

A very clear and simple summary of Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’. The accompanying video is guaranteed to enable students understand the plot & timing of events of the play. Suitable for all age groups. I would be grateful if you could please leave a comment.

Why do all students find studying so boring?

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

This is a whole lesson covering Chapter 19 of the novel. The engaging questions are aimed for the entire academic spectrum. All students should be able to attempt the questions, irrespective of their academic ability. Answers are provided. Important information regarding Dahl’s literary style is included in this chapter. I would be grateful if you could please leave a comment.

‘The Prophet Mohammed (pbuh)’ is a lesson that aims to explain simply the supreme importance of the prophet for Muslims. This resource also has questions attached. 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.

A systematic explanation of the Bard’s most famous sonnet. Sonnet 18 by William Shakespeare clearly explained from first principles. Widely acclaimed as the greatest poem in the English language, Sonnet 18 has to be carefully explained if students are to fully appreciate and understand the Bard’s literary genius. I would be grateful if you could please leave a comment.

Eva Smith never appears on stage in J B Priestley’s An Inspector Calls but the entire drama centres around her. In the play, she is referred to as Eva Smith, Daisy Renton and Mrs Birling. This was an excellent lesson in which the students imagine they are Eva Smith and what they would say to each character who contributed towards her tragic downfall. I would be grateful if you could please leave a comment.