This booklet provides a structured approach to help students respond to GCSE fiction texts. It is generic for all examination boards and provides vocabulary and short reading tasks to help students access the text and improve fluency. It begins with a glossary to introduce key vocabulary, followed by phrases for practice to improve reading fluency. Time can be spent to discuss how these words/phrases could be used in a fiction extract. Simple comprehension questions assess a basic understanding of the extract, while a multiple-choice quiz focuses on evaluative language. The PEEL (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link) example helps guide students in crafting effective analytical paragraphs. The booklet culminates in an independent writing task where students can demonstrate their ability to respond to a question based on the extract. An additional booklet, ‘The Detective PEEL Guide’, is provided to deepen understanding of a PEEL paragraph. There are further opportunities for independent practice. The unit will provide invaluable support for SEN and EAL students in their GCSE, English Language studies!

This GCSE, English Literature, Inspector Calls unit is designed to support dyslexic students in writing an essay on the play. It is based on the question, How Does Priestley Use the Character of Inspector Goole to Challenge the Morality and Social Responsibility of the Birling Family?. Key extracts are provided with follow up multiple choice quizzes to comprehend character and mood. The second booklet provides a model essay and criteria for students to identify the successful features of an essay. The model essay is double spaced and a dyslexia friendly font is used. To further support dyslexic students a list of words from the essay and students use colours to strengthen visual memory. The unit is useful to help dyslexic students learn how to write a successful essay.

This An Inspector Calls, GCSE, English Literature unit contains key extracts, an essay scaffold prompt, a model essay and glossary of key terms related to the role of Eva Smith. It is designed to support students who find difficulty structuring their ideas in an essay. Short extracts involving Eva Smith, with brief explanations, are provided. After reading these extracts students consider an essay title about the importance of Eva Smith in the play. A scaffold is included which contains paragraph and sentence openers to support students with writing their essay. The scaffold is particularly useful for SEN and EAL students. When the students have written their essay on the role of Eva Smith, they can read the model essay and reflect on the features of a successful response. Finally, there is an additional, glossary resource which explains the meaning and usage of key words in the model essay. This unit is invaluable in helping students understand how to write an essay about key themes and characters in the play!

This comprehensive guide is designed to help GCSE students excel in both the reading and writing sections of the AQA Paper One exam. A practice paper is provided based on a psychological story extract that focuses on the experiences of a young adult, Ewan who is struggling with his past. It provides clear, practical strategies for approaching each type of question, with step-by-step advice and model responses tailored to exam requirements. The guide focuses on key areas such as language analysis, mood shifts, thoughts and feelings, and evaluation and has notes on how the responses meet the assessment objectives. The unit also offers a picture prompt and a narrative writing prompts along with model responses. These can be shared with students to discuss successful features of the writing. An additional resource is provided to explain the PEEL paragraph by using the analogy of a pizza! This resource gives students the tools and confidence they need to succeed in both the reading comprehension and writing sections.

This comprehensive guide is designed to help GCSE students excel in both the reading and writing sections of the AQA Paper One exam. A practice paper is provided based on a psychological story extract that focuses on the experiences of Mr Harrington, who is captivated by a woman’s beauty. It provides clear, practical strategies for approaching each type of question, with step-by-step advice and model responses tailored to exam requirements. The guide focuses on key areas such as language analysis, mood shifts, thoughts and feelings, and evaluation and has notes on how the responses meet the assessment objectives. The unit also offers a picture prompt and a narrative writing prompts along with model responses. These can be shared with students to discuss successful features of the writing. An additional resource is provided which provides phrase to used to describe a woman’s face along with a picture prompt. This resource gives students the tools and confidence they need to succeed in both the reading comprehension and writing sections.

This comprehensive guide is designed to help GCSE students excel in both the reading and short story writing sections of the WJEC - Eduqas, English Language, Component 1 exam. A practice paper is provided based on a psychological story extract that focuses on the experiences of a young adult, Ewan, who is struggling with his past. It provides clear, practical strategies for approaching each type of question, with step-by-step advice and model responses tailored to exam requirements. The guide focuses on key areas such as language analysis, mood shifts, thoughts and feelings, and evaluation and has notes on how the responses meet the assessment objectives. The unit also offers four creative short story prompts along with a model response. These can be shared with students to discuss successful features of the writing. An additional resource is provided to explain the PEEL paragraph by using the analogy of a pizza! This resource gives students the tools and confidence they need to succeed in both the reading comprehension and writing sections.

The GCSE, AQA English Language, Paper 2 Unit offers a comprehensive set of materials to help students excel in their non-fiction reading and writing skills. These resources are designed to align closely with the demands of the AQA exam, particularly focusing on the skills needed to answer Section A (reading) and Section B (writing). This pack includes model answers, structured guidance, and detailed mark schemes, making it an essential tool for both students and educators. With a focus on key exam techniques, this bundle provides everything students need to confidently tackle the exam. Firstly, the booklet covers Source-Based Analysis with materials that help students engage deeply with non-fiction texts. The texts are both about experiences of markets. By offering guided practice in summarising, analysing language, and comparing perspectives between two sources, the resources ensure that students become adept at tackling complex reading questions. For example, students are encouraged to draw contrasts between texts from different time periods, a skill critical for success in Question 2. This comprehensive approach to source analysis ensures that students can identify and explore key differences in language and tone effectively. In addition, the resource includes a step-by-step guide to approaching the writing task in Question 5. This guide shows how to structure a well-crafted non-fiction response, covering the essential writing format of magazine articles, by offering a model text on the benefits of markets. The marking guidance within the bundle is particularly valuable, as it offers insight into how examiners assess both AO5 (content and organisation) and AO6 (technical accuracy). The mark scheme helps students and teachers understand how to achieve high marks by addressing the correct use of tone, sentence variety, and vocabulary, along with the importance of coherent structure. Teachers can also use the included model answers to demonstrate different levels of response, helping students see what is required for each band. Finally, a Market (UK) Fact Sheet is provided to help students familiarise themselves with this issue. In summary, this GCSE, AQA Paper 2 Resource is an invaluable asset for both classroom learning and independent study. By combining targeted practice with detailed explanations of key exam techniques, it helps students build confidence and improve their performance in the English Language exam. Whether used for revision or regular classroom practice, these resources are designed to maximise student potential.

The GCSE, AQA English Language, Paper 2 Unit offers a comprehensive set of materials to help students excel in their non-fiction reading and writing skills. These resources are designed to align closely with the demands of the AQA exam, particularly focusing on the skills needed to answer Section A (reading) and Section B (writing). This pack includes model answers, structured guidance, and detailed mark schemes, making it an essential tool for both students and educators. With a focus on key exam techniques, this bundle provides everything students need to confidently tackle the exam. Firstly, the booklet covers Source-Based Analysis with materials that help students engage deeply with non-fiction texts. The texts are both about experiences of funfairs. By offering guided practice in summarising, analysing language, and comparing perspectives between two sources, the resources ensure that students become adept at tackling complex reading questions. For example, students are encouraged to draw contrasts between texts from different time periods, a skill critical for success in Question 2. This comprehensive approach to source analysis ensures that students can identify and explore key differences in language and tone effectively. In addition, the resource includes a step-by-step guide to approaching the writing task in Question 5. This guide shows how to structure a well-crafted non-fiction response, covering the essential writing format of magazine articles, by offering a model text on circuses. The marking guidance within the bundle is particularly valuable, as it offers insight into how examiners assess both AO5 (content and organisation) and AO6 (technical accuracy). The mark scheme helps students and teachers understand how to achieve high marks by addressing the correct use of tone, sentence variety, and vocabulary, along with the importance of coherent structure. Teachers can also use the included model answers to demonstrate different levels of response, helping students see what is required for each band. Finally, a Circus (UK) Fact Sheet is provided to help students familiarise themselves with this issue. In summary, this GCSE, AQA Paper 2 Resource is an invaluable asset for both classroom learning and independent study. By combining targeted practice with detailed explanations of key exam techniques, it helps students build confidence and improve their performance in the English Language exam. Whether used for revision or regular classroom practice, these resources are designed to maximise student potential.

These comprehensive GCSE, AQA resources are designed to support students in developing a deep understanding of the key theme of social responsibility 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 socialism and capitalism. 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 the interconnectedness of society and the critique of capitalism. Key extracts are also provided with contextual information that students can refer to. The model essay and glossary provides additional support, offering a clear example of a high-quality essay response. The essays showcases the expected standards for GCSE (AQA) and includes a glossary of essential terms, such as “collective responsibility” and “moral authority,” helping students to build a strong vocabulary for literary analysis​. Furthermore, the contextual materials include letters and insights from J.B. Priestley, giving students a deeper understanding of the playwright’s intentions and the socio-political messages embedded in the play. These resources not only prepare students for exam success but also encourage them to think critically about social justice and their role in society. A range of comprehension activities are included in this resource. 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.

The GCSE, AQA English Language, Paper 2 Unit offers a comprehensive set of materials to help students excel in their non-fiction reading and writing skills. These resources are designed to align closely with the demands of the AQA exam, particularly focusing on the skills needed to answer Section A (reading) and Section B (writing). This pack includes model answers, structured guidance, and detailed mark schemes, making it an essential tool for both students and educators. With a focus on key exam techniques, this bundle provides everything students need to confidently tackle the exam. Firstly, the booklet covers Source-Based Analysis with materials that help students engage deeply with non-fiction texts. The texts are both about experiences of libraries. By offering guided practice in summarising, analysing language, and comparing perspectives between two sources, the resources ensure that students become adept at tackling complex reading questions. For example, students are encouraged to draw contrasts between texts from different time periods, a skill critical for success in Question 2. This comprehensive approach to source analysis ensures that students can identify and explore key differences in language and tone effectively. In addition, the resource includes a step-by-step guide to approaching the writing task in Question 5. This guide breaks down how to structure a well-crafted non-fiction response, covering essential writing formats like articles, speeches, and letters. The guidance emphasizes key aspects like understanding the purpose, audience, and format (PAF) and the importance of developing a clear argument supported by examples. Through model responses and tips on planning, students learn how to construct logical, persuasive, and technically accurate writing. The marking guidance within the bundle is particularly valuable, as it offers insight into how examiners assess both AO5 (content and organisation) and AO6 (technical accuracy). The mark scheme helps students and teachers understand how to achieve high marks by addressing the correct use of tone, sentence variety, and vocabulary, along with the importance of coherent structure. Teachers can also use the included model answers to demonstrate different levels of response, helping students see what is required for each band. In summary, this GCSE, AQA Paper 2 Resource is an invaluable asset for both classroom learning and independent study. By combining targeted practice with detailed explanations of key exam techniques, it helps students build confidence and improve their performance in the English Language exam. Whether used for revision or regular classroom practice, these resources are designed to maximise student potential.

This dyslexia friendly, Year 6 SATS resource is designed to help students with additional needs familiarise themselves with the SATS Reading Paper. It contains three texts along with activities to help students read and understand the type of texts they will encounter in the exam. Key Features: Spelling and Vocabulary Development: Students will learn to spell complex words through a syllable-based color-coding system, making challenging vocabulary accessible and memorable. This approach not only improves spelling but also boosts pronunciation and fluency. Meaning Exploration: Each text is accompanied by a vocabulary section, encouraging students to tick unfamiliar words and engage in dictionary skills or discussions with peers and adults. This deepens their understanding of language and fosters a love for words. Fluency Practice: With timed reading exercises, students can track their reading speed and accuracy, promoting fluency and confidence. Multiple readings encourage improvement, allowing students to see their progress over time. Engaging Texts: Featuring three captivating extracts - The Majestic Blue Whale, Against the Ramp, and Whispers of the Hive - students will be immersed in diverse topics that inspire curiosity and discussion. These texts are designed to resonate with students, sparking their imagination and enhancing comprehension skills. SATS Style Questions: Prepare your students for assessments with shorter questions that mimic the SATS format. Students can collaborate in pairs to tackle comprehension questions, reinforcing their understanding while building teamwork skills. An additional SATS tips text is provided to share with the students prior to the exam. Equip your students with the tools they need to excel in reading while fostering a passion for literature. Our resource is not just a tool; it’s a pathway to building lifelong learners who are confident in their reading abilities.

Social Inequality in A Christmas Carol - GCSE, English Literature (AQA) Practice Question/Model Answer. This resource includes a detailed extract from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, focusing on the iconic scene where the Ghost of Christmas Present reveals the symbolic children, Ignorance and Want. It offers: A deep exploration of the theme of social inequality in the novella. A model essay answer that guides students through how to respond to GCSE English Literature questions on this theme. Structured guidance on analyzing key quotes and understanding how Dickens critiques Victorian society’s neglect of the poor. This resource is ideal for students studying Dickens and Victorian literature, helping them develop skills in critical analysis, essay structure, and understanding historical context​(social inequality). Word Search Activity This word search resource is an engaging tool designed to complement English learning activities. It offers: A fun and interactive way for students to reinforce key vocabulary and concepts related to social inequality. An answer key for easy review. Great as a supplementary activity to break up more intense studying or to prompt sentence writing related to A Christmas Carol.

This pack is designed to support students in preparing for the picture prompt question in AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1. It contains two key components: Descriptive Writing Model Unit Descriptive Writing Plan Together, these resources provide a structured approach for students to improve their descriptive writing skills and achieve higher marks in the exam. It is particularly useful for students with additional needs such as dyslexia. Descriptive Writing Model Unit The Descriptive Writing Model offers an example response to a picture prompt. It showcases advanced vocabulary, sentence structures, and literary techniques. Students can use this model to understand the expectations of the exam, focusing on how to create vivid, atmospheric descriptions. The model is broken down into key components, such as: Targeted Vocabulary Practice: The resource highlights challenging words and phrases from the model response, divided into syllables, to help students improve their spelling, pronunciation, and reading fluency. This section encourages active engagement with complex language, enhancing students’ confidence in using sophisticated vocabulary in their writing. Sentence Openers: Students are also provided with a set of sentence starters to inspire their own descriptions. By practicing these openers, they can develop more varied and creative introductions to their descriptive passages. The short unit finishes with an Independent Writing Task based on a picture of a desert. Descriptive Writing Plan The Descriptive Writing Plan helps students structure their response to a picture prompt by dividing the scene into distinct sections. These sections include: Foreground Middle Ground Background Weather/Lighting Characters/People For each section, students are prompted to think about key sensory details (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste), language techniques (similes, metaphors, personification), and the mood or tone they wish to convey. This clear, structured approach helps students organize their ideas, ensuring that all elements of the picture are described in a cohesive, engaging manner. Practical and Flexible Use This resource is designed for use both in and out of the classroom, enabling students to practice independently or with teacher guidance. The combination of a high-quality model and a structured planning tool helps students develop their descriptive writing skills with confidence. It is versatile enough to be adapted to any picture prompt, making it ideal for exam practice. By using these resources, students can enhance their descriptive writing abilities, ensuring their responses are detailed, well-organized, and rich in language techniques, which are essential for success in AQA, GCSE English Language Paper 1.

This comprehensive resource bundle provides a detailed and structured approach to preparing students for AQA, GCSE English Language, focusing on both Paper 1 and Paper 2. Each resource is crafted to break down the requirements of these papers, making exam preparation accessible, efficient, and engaging for students. It includes short extracts and model answers to support struggling students. In Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing, students are guided through both the reading and writing sections. The reading section includes a variety of questions, from simple information retrieval to critical evaluation of language and structure. In the writing section, students are encouraged to develop their descriptive and narrative writing skills through targeted prompts and examples. This resource offers step-by-step instructions and exercises that allow students to practice essential skills, such as analyzing figurative language and crafting sensory-rich descriptions. Paper 2, which focuses on Writer’s Viewpoints and Perspectives, presents a series of exercises and strategies to help students compare viewpoints across non-fiction texts. Key sections cover how to summarize, compare, and analyze language effectively, with visual tools like Venn diagrams enhancing understanding. Structured methods are provided for tackling each type of question, including comparison techniques and evaluation strategies. This allows students to build confidence in managing the differences and similarities in perspectives presented in two non-fiction sources. Additionally, the bundle includes targeted revision strategies for Paper Two Question 5, which is the non-fiction writing component. Students will learn how to tailor their writing for specific audiences, formats, and purposes - crucial for persuasive and discursive tasks. This section covers writing forms like letters, speeches, and articles, with a focus on structure, language devices, and technical accuracy. By completing exercises designed to master these skills, students can significantly boost their performance in this section. The resource pack is designed with both teachers and students in mind. Teachers will find a range of exercises, quizzes, and model answers that can be used in class or assigned as homework, helping to track student progress. For students, the clear explanations, structured guidance, and varied activities ensure that they can develop their skills at their own pace, ultimately improving their confidence and performance in the exams. Overall, this resource bundle is an excellent investment for anyone preparing for the AQA, GCSE English Language exams. With its focus on both reading and writing skills, it equips students with the tools they need to succeed, from understanding complex literary techniques to crafting compelling non-fiction writing.

This unit aims to improve understanding of the GCSE, WJEC/Eduqas, English Language - Component One paper. It includes an overview of each question type, short extracts, model response, quizzes and assessments. It is ideal for teachers to approach the paper in a methodical and step by step manner. The Overview and Guide booklet is divided into Reading and Writing. It includes an explanation and requirements for each question type, an example, model answer and quiz/assessment. This allows students to discuss the features of a successful answer and for teachers to focus on different elements. The second ‘Practice, Extension Booklet’ provides further examples and quizzes that can be used to assess independent learning or to deepen understanding. There is also a ‘Further Exercises’ booklet to reflect the range of questions in 2 to 5 which can focus on character, relationships or setting. The structure of the booklet suits students who struggle with the requirements of each question and the overall structure of the paper. A model, creative writing response is also provided. The resource is effective in helping students build confidence and fluency prior to the examination!

The Practice Paper for GCSE, English Language - AQA ,Paper Two (The Amazon) offers comprehensive support for teachers following the AQA curriculum. Here’s an overview of its content and its usefulness in supporting students in understanding how to respond to the different questions: Reading Section: The paper contains two rich, contrasting texts on exploring The Amazon - one from the 1950s and the other from the 1850s. Students are tasked with summarizing differences, analyzing language, and comparing perspectives across both texts. This structure mirrors AQA exam questions, enhancing students’ exam readiness. Writing Section: The second part requires students to compose an argumentative essay, allowing them to practice argumentative writing and structuring arguments effectively. Marking Support: The model answers act as exemplars, illustrating what successful responses should look like. These provide an opportunity to look closely at the language features and the structure of successful reading responses.There is also a guidance section which teachers can share with students to improve writing. For students with additional difficulties, a Woodland Fact Sheet booklet is provided to help prepare for the writing question. This paper will be invaluable for AQA teachers, offering realistic practice and clear guidance aligned with curriculum expectations.

The Practice Paper for GCSE English Language ,Paper Two (The Channel Crossing) offers comprehensive support for teachers following the AQA curriculum. Here’s an overview of its content and its usefulness in supporting students in understanding how to respond to the different questions: Reading Section: The paper contains two rich, contrasting texts on The Channel Crossing - one contemporary and the other from the 1890s. Students are tasked with summarizing differences, analyzing language, and comparing perspectives across both texts. This structure mirrors AQA exam questions, enhancing students’ exam readiness. Writing Section: The second part requires students to compose an argumentative essay about travelling by train or ferry, allowing them to practice argumentative writing and structuring arguments effectively. Marking Support: The model answers act as exemplars, illustrating what successful responses should look like. These provide an opportunity to look closely at the language features and the structure of successful reading responses.There is also a guidance section which teachers can share with students for writing. For students with additional difficulties, an engaging, short play about writing an argument is provided to help prepare for the writing question. This paper will be invaluable for AQA teachers, offering realistic practice and clear guidance aligned with curriculum expectations.

Aimed for GCSE, (AQA) English Language teachers, this resource is ideal to teach the different elements of Paper One. It includes model responses to the practice questions which will help students understand what is required of them and provides a useful resource for examination preparation! The practice paper, reading material is a detailed, engaging extract taken from a novel about mountaineering. It allows students to practice skills such as understanding characters, setting, and emotions while responding to AQA-style questions. The paper contains typical Section A questions. focusing on reading comprehension and analysis, with questions addressing language techniques, structure, and character evaluation. Section B provides creative writing prompts, encouraging students to either describe a mountaineering scene - picture prompt - or write a story about a mountain rescue. Model answers are included to give students examples of high-quality responses, guiding them on how to structure answers and use evidence effectively. Students will be able to see the type of language they need to use to respond to the text. These are followed by reference to how the model responses meet the assessment criteria. An additional resource on using similes in creative writing is provided. This includes a detailed explanation, examples and an exercise. It is useful for an extension activity to help students develop their writing.

The Practice Paper for GCSE English Language ,Paper Two (Foraging) offers comprehensive support for teachers following the AQA curriculum. Here’s an overview of its content and its usefulness in supporting students in understanding how to respond to the different questions: Reading Section The paper contains two rich, contrasting texts on foraging — one contemporary and the other in the 1880s. Students are tasked with summarizing differences, analyzing language, and comparing perspectives across both texts. This structure mirrors AQA exam questions, enhancing students’ exam readiness. *Writing Section: *The second part requires students to compose an argumentative essay on sustainability, allowing them to practice argumentative writing and structuring arguments effectively. Marking Support: The model answers act as exemplars, illustrating what successful responses should look like. These provide an opportunity to look closely at the language features and the structure of successful reading responses.There is also a guidance section which teachers can share with students. For students with additional difficulties, a Key Vocabulary booklet is provided with targeted words taken from the Sources. Students are encouraged to use colours for separate syllables to aid memory. This paper will be invaluable for AQA teachers, offering realistic practice and clear guidance aligned with curriculum expectations.

The following GCSE, English Literature guide includes a practice GCSE question, extract taken from Chapter 3: Dr Jekyll was Quite at Ease, a plan, a model essay and an independent writing task. The detailed essay is effective in helping students think about the elements that make an engaging response. This is followed by a PEEL plan, demonstrating the features of the essay based on the AQA, Assessment Criteria. There is an independent, writing question with an extract from Chapter 1. This will allow students to practise the essay writing skills they have learnt. To familiarise students with the content of Chapter 3, a play version and comprehension is provided. This can be used as an extension exercise to help understand this crucial part of the novel. Finally, an imaginary interview with Robert Louis Stevenson is included in which the author discusses the idea of duality. This will help students understand this tricky concept. These resources will support students in meeting the demands of the English Literature curriculum!