Exam success at GCSE depends on students understanding a range f key command words such as describe, explain, link, discuss etc. This English to Ukraine dual coded command words sheet sets out in simple terms what each keyword means from a history context to support EAL students in the kS4 and KS5 humanities classroom. This powerpoint resource can be edited to suit teachers requirements as has been designed for year 8 to support the many Ukrainian child refugees than now find themselves being taught in UK mainstream schools.

This worksheet has 20 questions about the poem ‘Remains’ by Simon Armitage. The worksheet is differentiated with multiple choice options and suitable for lower and middle abilities to complete via distance learning, at home. The poem ’ Remains’ is part of the compulsory literature of poetry that students must study for their GCSE English Literature exam from the ’ power and conflict’. The questions test the student’s ability to independently analyse the language, structure and themes of the poem. There are links to guide the student to support resources for help; including a youtube clips and appropriate BBC Bitesize pages. There are a full set of answers included also, so students or parents can self mark / asses their work.

A great fun kinesthetic task. Students cut out and make a learning wheel to help them remember some of the European flags. There is a mini memory test to go with it.