This GCSE persuasive writing resource includes key word spelling activities, questionnaires, two model essays a plan . It is ideal to use as part of KS3 and GCSE English Language lessons. The model essays are a response to a persuasive task in which the reader has to persuade a headteacher about the inportance of contact sports and having junk food on the school menu. There are two model answers to answer each of the GCSE, writing questions. There is also an innovative spelling activity to help dyslexic students and a plan to help students write their own response. As well as all this, there are two lesson plans if you want to deliver the sessions in school. This resource is an excellent way to show students how to plan and write a GCSE persuasive essay!

The unit contains resources and lesson plans to teach descriptive writing in a structured and successful way. It contains picture prompts, a model answer, a five senses analysis sheet, a planning sheet and independent task. Using the model and analysis sheets, the unit shows students how to be successful writers in the descriptive genre. It has proved highly successful in improving the writing of GCSE students!

This 11 Plus Unit contains a reading practice paper, reading fluency support, a writing picture prompt, plan and model answer. It is designed for students who struggle with reading fluency, spelling and structure. The reading practice paper has a section in which the student learns to pronounce targeted vocabulary and read specific phrases/sentences taken from the text. It involves copying syllabified words in different colours to aid visual memory. After reading the Extract - taken from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde - practice exam questions are provided. The extracts are often taken from novels/novellas/short stories which are challenging to read and the pre-reading tasks should help students access the content of the extract. The writing section contains a picture prompt, model response and planning rubric. The picture prompt is one of the options in the creative writing section of the paper. By familiarising themselves with the style of writing required, students gain confidence in writing their own description. A colour code spelling activity is provided to practice spelling key words from the descriptive model response. The unit provides materials to provide inclusive support for dyslexic students and enable them to make progress!

This comprehensive, PDF bundle provides AQA, GCSE English Literature teachers with innovative resources to help students understand and analyze conflict in Romeo and Juliet. The pack includes novelized versions of key scenes, newspaper articles summarizing pivotal moments, and a detailed essay writing scaffold. These resources are designed to make Shakespeare’s language more accessible and to support students in developing a deeper understanding of conflict within the play. Key Features: Novel Versions of Key Scenes: Rewritten in a modern, novelistic style, these versions of Romeo and Juliet make the language and emotions of the characters more accessible to students. The novel format adds detail to the characters’ internal thoughts and emotions, helping students connect with and understand the motivations behind key moments of conflict. Scenes Included: Act 1, Scene 1: The opening street brawl sets the tone for the ongoing feud between the Montagues and Capulets. Act 3, Scene 1: The explosive confrontation between Romeo, Tybalt, and Mercutio that marks the turning point of the play. Act 5, Scene 3: The tragic resolution in the Capulet tomb, where Romeo and Juliet meet their fates. Newspaper Articles for Key Scenes: These engaging newspaper-style reports offer an alternative perspective on key scenes. Written as if by a journalist reporting on the events in Verona, these articles summarize major moments of conflict, highlighting key details in an accessible format. They serve as excellent revision tools, helping students distill the action of each scene into its essential elements. Articles Included: Act 1, Scene 1: “BRAWL ERUPTS IN VERONA: CAPULETS AND MONTAGUES CLASH ON THE STREETS!” Act 3, Scene 1: “ROMEO KILLS TYBALT IN BROAD DAYLIGHT: STREET FIGHT TURNS DEADLY!” Act 5, Scene 3: “TRAGIC DUEL AT CAPULET TOMB: NOBLE PARIS AND ROMEO DEAD IN SHOCKING LOVE FEUD!” Essay Writing Scaffold and Model Essay: This structured essay writing scaffold guides students step-by-step through planning and writing an essay on the theme of conflict in Romeo and Juliet. The scaffold includes sentence starters, key questions, and tips for embedding quotations. Additionally, a model essay demonstrates how to structure a response, integrate evidence, and analyze Shakespeare’s use of language and structure. Essay Scaffold Includes: Introduction and topic sentences for each body paragraph Guidance on how to link quotations to analysis Prompts to discuss language, structure, and dramatic techniques Model Essay: “” Who This Pack is For: This resource is ideal for AQA, GCSE English Literature teachers looking to enhance their students’ understanding of Romeo and Juliet. The combination of modernized scene adaptations, journalistic summaries, and scaffolded writing support is especially useful for students with additional learning needs or those struggling to engage with Shakespeare’s language.

This booklet is aimed to improve descriptive writing. In many 11 plus exams, there is a choice of creative writing tasks - one of these is a response to a picture. A picture of a train station is provided, along with a model response. Students are then guided through a number of exercises to help them read and comprehend the description. A list of words associated with trains is provided. Students have to write the syllables in different colours to aid memory. Dyslexic students struggle to read due to difficulty processing sounds. Often they have visual strengths which can be used to aid memory. This booklet utilises this strength by using a colour method to learn to spell and read words. To further enhance reading fluency, a list of phrases from the model text is provided and a timed activity in which students record the time taken to read the text, along with errors made. Prior to reading, students learn the different sentence openers that are used to write an engaging descriptive piece. Finally, students complete their own independent, writing task about another train station picture. This is a useful assessment to see how many successful features are used in their own writing. A further planning booklet and rubric for marking descriptive writing is provided.

This comprehensive Vocabulary Development Resource is designed specifically for students with additional needs, such as dyslexia. This engaging booklet focuses on enhancing targeted vocabulary in key areas essential for success in the verbal reasoning section of the 11 Plus examinations. The resource contains the following features - Targeted Learning: Each word has been carefully selected to meet the specific demands of the 11 Plus exams, ensuring that students are well-prepared and confident in their vocabulary skills. Visual Memory Aids: To support visual learners, words are colour-coded, making them easier to remember. This technique not only aids in memorization but also promotes better reading fluency and spelling. Interactive Practice: Students are encouraged to write each word three times in its corresponding colour, reinforcing their learning through repetition. After a short break, they will test their retention, fostering independent learning and self-assessment Clear Definitions and Examples: Each vocabulary word is accompanied by a simple definition and an illustrative example, helping students grasp the meaning and context. The resource also encourages discussion, allowing students to explain each word before tackling gap-fill activities. Engaging Activities: The resource includes gap-fill exercises that not only reinforce vocabulary but also enhance comprehension skills, preparing students for the challenges of the 11 Plus exams. This resource is ideal for teachers, tutors, and parents who support students with additional needs. It provides a structured and supportive approach to vocabulary development, catering to diverse learning styles and ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed. The colour-coded, visual memory aid can be utilised to support the learning of further words. A Vocabulary List is provided to support this. Investing in this Vocabulary Development Resource will increase the confidence of students with additional needs and prepare them for their 11 Plus examination!

This short unit contains an extract from Stave 2, a typical GCSE extract question and a PEEL paragraph example. Two further extracts are also included to write a comparison. Ideal to demonstrate the language and structure that need to be used in a successful response.

This unit helps students with the unseen poetry section of the GCSE, English Literature exam paper and contains a poem with comprehension questions along with a model, reading response paragraph. An acronym poster ‘STILE’ is included to provide a framework to respond to unseen poems. An additional winter, descriptive writing unit is included. The unseen poem booklet contains the poem, ‘Christmas at Sea’ and has a true/false section to help understand the content. This is followed by a variety of literal and analytical comprehension question. A final exam style question is provided along with an advanced level and differentiated PEEL paragraph. The STILE poster can be used to help students structure their response - it helps the explore the subject, theme, imagery and language used in the poem. A descriptive writing booklet based on a wintry scene is included as a follow up activity. This includes an adjectives and verbs list along with a picture prompt.

This A Christmas Carol, GCSE resource focuses on the theme of Joy. Included in the pack are visual elements which help the students write descriptively with the novella. The booklet includes a storyboard, an extract from Stave 5, A PEEL paragraph model to support students in structuring a paragraph and more extracts for students to explore the novella. This booklet has been successful in helping struggling students engage with the text and write a successful essay, To further engage students, a skit of the opening scene is provided for students to have fun with the text. They are encouraged to write another skit from the novella. This resource is an imaginative and creative way to help GCSE, English Literature students make progress!

These resources are crafted to enhance students’ analytical and evaluative skills for GCSE, English Language, offering structured guidance and practice materials tailored to meet curriculum demands. This unit focuses on reading response, PEEL paragraphs and using evaluative language to categorise behaviour and setting. Using Evaluative Language in PEEL Paragraphs This booklet is a step-by-step guide to mastering the PEEL paragraph framework. It includes: Introduction to Evaluative Language: Explains how to move beyond description to analyze texts critically. Framework Breakdown: Detailed guidance on structuring Point, Evidence, Explanation, and Link, with emphasis on evaluative vocabulary. Model Examples and Exercises: Includes extracts and sample paragraphs to illustrate effective analysis of setting, behavior, and character. Self-Assessment Tools: A checklist to help students refine their responses independently Evaluative Words for Describing Different Settings (Alphabetical List) This resource provides an extensive list of evaluative words categorized alphabetically to help students accurately describe and analyze: Settings: Words like “foreboding,” “serene,” and “sinister” to capture mood and atmosphere. Characters and Behaviors: Adjectives like “empathetic,” “impulsive,” and “enigmatic” to discuss traits and motivations. Extract-Based Analytical Practice Centered around the extract The Platform, this resource includes: High-Quality Extract: Engaging text with rich sensory and emotional detail. Targeted Questions: Prompts that focus on tension, character conflict, mood, and thematic exploration. Model PEEL Paragraph Responses: Examples for each question to illustrate advanced analytical techniques.

Engage and Support Your GCSE, English Literature Students with These Dyslexia-Friendly Resources! Teaching A Christmas Carol can be challenging, especially when accommodating diverse learning needs. This comprehensive resource is designed to make the text accessible, engaging, and exam-focused for all students, including those with dyslexia. The Unit includes: An extended extract from Stave Three based on the Cratchit family. Dyslexia-Friendly Vocabulary Activities - Build confidence with challenging 19th-century language using color-coded syllable worksheets and interactive quizzes. These tools are perfect for supporting students who struggle with reading fluency and decoding skills. Chunked Reading Passages - Enhance comprehension with extracts carefully broken into manageable chunks. The unit is designed to improve focus and fluency, making Dickens’ rich language accessible to dyslexic learners Exam Practice Question and PEEL Paragraph - Empower students with step-by-step PEEL (Point, Evidence, Explain, Link) paragraph frameworks. These guides support learners in organizing their ideas and developing exam-ready responses on themes like family and poverty. Why Choose These Resources? Dyslexia-Friendly Design: Activities are formatted with clarity and accessibility in mind, including clear fonts and structured layouts to minimize cognitive load. Inclusive Learning: Perfect for mixed-ability classrooms, with scaffolding for students who need extra support and stretch tasks for high achievers. This unit equips you with tools to bridge gaps, boost confidence, and promote success in every learner, including those with dyslexia.

This resource pack provides comprehensive materials to support the teaching of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at GCSE level. Designed to enhance students’ understanding of the novella, the resources focus on Dickens’ masterful use of setting to reflect mood, theme, and character development. Key Features -Detailed extracts from the novella, including vivid descriptions of settings such as Victorian London, Scrooge’s home, and the Cratchit household. -Structured question with a PEEL model to guide students in analysing how Dickens uses language to create atmosphere and deepen themes. -Carefully curated word banks for each key setting, such as “grim, foreboding, and shadowy” for Victorian London or “cozy, warm, and inviting” for the Cratchit household. These lists support students in expanding their vocabulary and writing sophisticated responses. Thematic Connections that explore how Dickens’ settings mirror Scrooge’s emotional transformation—from the bleak, foggy streets of London to the warmth of the Cratchit home and the grim finality of the graveyard. Comparisons between different scenes (e.g., Scrooge’s office vs. the Cratchit home) help to build skills for higher-level responses. This pack saves planning time by providing ready-made resources that are aligned with the GCSE assessment objectives. The structured tasks and model examples cater to a wide range of abilities, supporting differentiation in the classroom. By immersing students in Dickens’ evocative settings, the pack ensures a thorough understanding of how these contribute to the novella’s enduring themes and character arcs.

Enhance your students’ understanding of A Christmas Carol with these detailed, ready-to-use resources for Stave One. Designed for GCSE, English Literature students, these materials cover key themes, characters, language features, and more, enabling students to engage with the text in a meaningful way. Included Resources Comprehensive Mind Map Template: Help students visually organize their understanding of Stave One by using a mind map that explores key aspects of the text: PEEL Paragraph Examples: Equip students with the structure and language needed to write high-quality PEEL paragraphs, helping them to: Analyze Scrooge’s character and attitudes toward Christmas. Examine atmosphere and setting, including the use of pathetic fallacy and imagery. Explore Marley’s ghost and its significance. Develop ideas around themes of social responsibility, isolation, and redemption. Extract-Based Questions: Encourage critical thinking with targeted questions that guide students to explore the characters and themes in Stave One. Scrooge’s character: His attitude towards the poor and his Christmas spirit. Key Quotations: Provide students with crucial quotations to focus on setting and characters. Vocabulary Lists: Support vocabulary acquisition with a list of key terms to describe the setting, Scrooge’s character, and the atmosphere, including words like “miserly,” “cold-hearted,” “eerie,” and “oppressive.”

These resources centre on the vibrant character of Fezziwig in A Christmas Carol and his memorable Christmas party. They are designed for GCSE, English Literature students who have additional needs such as dyslexia. Each pack includes: Vocabulary Mastery Tools: Quizzes and activities designed to teach challenging words from the text, ensuring students grasp Dickens’ nuanced language. Fluency and Comprehension Development: Practice reading words and phrases to build confidence in tackling Dickens’ prose. Guided Literary Analysis: Model PEEL paragraphs and success criteria for writing about themes of generosity and joy in Fezziwig’s character. Exam-Style Practice: Structured questions aligned with GCSE criteria to enhance analytical writing skills. Creative Engagement: Activities like rewriting extracts in modern English to connect students with Dickens’ tone and mood. Additionally, the Word List for Fezziwig introduces key descriptive adjectives (e.g., “generous,” “jovial,” “charismatic”) to enrich students’ vocabulary and inspire creative writing or discussion exercises. These resources are ideal for helping students understand Dickens’ themes while developing critical thinking, comprehension, and writing skills. Perfect for GCSE, English Literature teachers seeking to engage their students with one of Dickens’ most delightful scenes.

These teaching resources are designed to support GCSE, English Literature teachers in engaging their students with Romeo and Juliet, focusing on Friar Lawrence’s character and his pivotal role in Act 2, Scene 3. Key Features: Includes detailed excerpts from Act 2, Scene 3, showcasing Friar Lawrence’s soliloquy and his first interaction with Romeo. Annotated passages emphasize themes of duality, morality, and foreshadowing in the play. Structured PEEL Writing Guidance Step-by-step instruction for crafting PEEL (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link) paragraphs. Example responses demonstrate how to use evaluative language, contextualize quotes, and link analysis to overarching themes like duality and fate. Interactive Learning Materials A scripted classroom dialogue designed to make literary analysis relatable and fun for students. Activities encourage students to identify evaluative adjectives, analyze quotes, and construct well-supported arguments. Vocabulary and Comprehension Tasks Vocabulary questions focused on Shakespearean language, with answers provided to ensure accessibility for all learners. Literal, analytical, and evaluative comprehension questions guide students to explore Friar Lawrence’s philosophy and its relevance to the play’s tragic events. Exam-Style Practice These resources are an invaluable addition to any English teacher’s toolkit, providing clear, engaging, and comprehensive materials to help students master key aspects of Romeo and Juliet.

This KS3/4, Punctuation Activity contains two parts. It provides a useful way to assess a student’s understanding of punctuation and is ideal for both KS3 and GCSE, English Language. The first part provides sentences with out punctuation or capitalisation. The student is required to edit the sentences correctly. The second part contains a choice of storyboards - the student has to recount the events. The teacher can give a percentage mark for correct punctuation.