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.

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 on Chapter One is designed to help GCSE English Literature teachers guide students through the key themes, characters, and plot of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - Chapter One using drama and discussion activities. It is particularly suited to students who find reading challenging. What’s Included: Speaking and Listening Tasks: Students explore essential themes like duality, reputation, and social responsibility through targeted speaking and listening questions. These activities encourage discussion, helping students to articulate their thoughts on Victorian values, morality, and the nature of evil as portrayed in Jekyll and Hyde. Drama Activities and Play-Script: A play-script based on Chapter 1, The Story of the Door, allows students to perform key scenes. This hands-on approach deepens their understanding of the novella by actively engaging with the characters and narrative. Role-playing the interactions between Mr. Utterson, Mr. Hyde, and Mr. Enfield provides insight into the novel’s tension and atmosphere. Character Analysis and Themes: Through activities like tableau, role on the wall, and conscience alley, students explore characters’ psychological depth and internal conflicts, while also reflecting on important themes such as secrecy, urban isolation, and morality. Monologue Writing and Performance: Students write internal monologues from the perspectives of major characters like Mr. Utterson, Mr. Enfield, or Mr. Hyde. This writing exercise encourages students to delve into character motivations, moral dilemmas, and thematic concerns, followed by a performance to bring these reflections to life. Glossary and Key Vocabulary: A glossary of challenging words from the text ensures that students can engage with the language and understand the novella’s more complex vocabulary, facilitating deeper comprehension. A reading activity is included to improve fluency and pronunciation when reading passages from Chapter One. Learning Outcomes: Deep Understanding of Themes: Students will develop a nuanced understanding of the novel’s themes, such as duality, reputation, and evil. Character Insight: Through drama and monologue writing, students will gain a deeper emotional and intellectual connection to the characters. Speaking, Listening, and Writing Skills: These activities promote critical thinking, discussion, and extended writing, preparing students for GCSE exam success. This resource offers an interactive and creative way for students to explore Jekyll and Hyde, making complex themes and characters accessible through drama and collaborative learning.

Aimed at GCSE, English Literature students, this unit on Chapter 2 of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde offers a novel and engaging approach to developing critical thinking skills and deepening an understanding of this set text. Paper One, Question 4 of the AQA, English Language examination is designed to develop student’s ability to think critically about a fiction text. These questions are an effective way to help students develop the critical thinking needed in the English Literature paper. This Literature unit utilises this type of question students can hone their English Language skills needed for Paper One, while simultaneously revising the Jekyll and Hyde set text. Four extracts from Chapter Two are provided with discussion prompts. A critical thinking question follows each extract to which students need to write a response. Model Answers are also provided. This novel approach ensures that students maximise their learning time for both English Language and Literature! A play version of Chapter Two and extended drama activities are also provided to support students in familiarising themselves with the chapter. The unit will helps students develop their critical thinking skills required to succeed in GCSE, English Literature!

Aimed at GCSE, English Literature students, this unit on Stave Two ofA Christmas Carol offers a novel and engaging approach to developing critical thinking skills and deepening an understanding of this set text. Paper One, Question 4 of the AQA, English Language examination is designed to develop student’s ability to think critically about a fiction text. These type of questions are also an effective way to help students develop the critical thinking needed in the English Literature paper. This Literature unit utilises this type of question students can hone their English Language skills needed for Paper One, while simultaneously revising A Christmas Carol set text. Four extracts from Stave Two are provided. A critical thinking question follows each extract to which students need to write a response. Model Answers are also given. This novel approach ensures that students maximise their learning time for both English Language and Literature! A play version of Stave Two and extended drama activities are also provided to support students in familiarising themselves with this part of the novella. The unit will helps students develop their critical thinking skills required to succeed in GCSE, English Literature!

This comprehensive GCSE, AQA resource is designed to support students in developing a deep understanding of the key theme of inequality 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 social inequality 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 exploitation and selfishness. Key extracts are also provided with contextual information that students can refer to. The model essay provides additional support, offering a clear example of a high-quality essay response. The essays showcases the expected standards for GCSE (AQA). These resources not only prepare students for exam success but also encourage them to think critically about inequality and its pervasiveness in society. 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. Tes paid licence

This comprehensive activity booklet is designed to help GCSE, English Literature teachers deepen students’ understanding of A Christmas Carol by focusing on the pivotal events and character development in Stave 2. Structured to support critical analysis and empathy-building, this resource enhances students’ comprehension, analytical skills, and ability to express nuanced responses. Why Choose This Booklet? Targeted Learning Objectives: Each activity aligns with key, GCSE outcomes, ensuring students gain a solid grasp of Dickens’s themes, characterisation, and stylistic choices. Flexible Structure: Activities can be tailored for both individual work and collaborative group tasks, providing flexibility in the classroom and catering to various learning styles. Engaging Format: The booklet uses a mix of comprehension exercises, role-play, creative writing, and structured analytical tasks that help students immerse themselves in the text, making Dickens’s work accessible and relatable. Exam Skills Focus: Built-in exercises sharpen skills needed for GCSE success, such as writing effective topic sentences, quoting accurately, and interpreting symbolism. What’s Inside? Comprehension and Summary Activities: Students gain a clear understanding of the plot and thematic elements through gap-fills and targeted summaries. Character Analysis Exercises: Through descriptive activities and reflective writing, students analyse Scrooge’s journey, emotions, and memories with increasing depth. Empathy and Perspective Tasks: Activities such as diary entries from Scrooge’s point of view and reflective monologues from Belle’s perspective allow students to step into the characters’ shoes. Creative Engagement: Freeze frame and hot seating tasks provide interactive ways for students to explore character relationships and interpret Dickens’s portrayal of Scrooge’s emotional evolution. GCSE-Style Analytical Writing: Clear guidance on writing topic sentences and analysing textual details helps students develop responses that meet exam board standards. Ideal for GCSE Teachers Who Want to: Ensure students connect with the emotional core of A Christmas Carol. Facilitate in-depth discussions on character transformation and moral themes. Prepare students for higher-order exam questions with targeted analytical practice. This booklet provides a structured, engaging pathway for students to fully explore Stave 2, equipping them with critical skills for GCSE English Literature.

This comprehensive teaching resource focuses on Stave Three of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol - a set text for GCSE, English Literature. It includes various engaging activities designed to deepen students’ understanding of character analysis, themes, and narrative elements in the novella. It is particularly suitable for students who struggle with comprehension. The following are included - Summary Activity: Students look at whether a statement is TRUE OR FALSE after reading a summary of Stave Three, reinforcing key plot points and character introductions. This exercise encourages comprehension and retention of the text. Character Descriptions: A list of adjectives allows students to identify and select characteristics that apply to Ebenezer Scrooge during Stave Three. An extension task requires students to create sentences using these adjectives, promoting vocabulary development and critical thinking. Character Reflections: A thought-expressing activity allows students to explore the thoughts of Tiny Tim highlighting the issue of poverty in Victorian society. Diary Entry: Students take on the role of Scrooge and write a diary entry reflecting on his journey, providing insights into his character and while practicing narrative writing skills. Topic Sentences: Students create topic sentences that highlight different portrayals of Scrooge, strengthening their ability to write cohesive paragraphs. Quiz: A quiz is provided to test understanding of Stave Three. Conscience Alley: This activity helps understand the transformation of Scrooge during this key Stave. Extension Activity: A PEEL paragraph is provided about the importance of Stave Three in the novella. This resource is perfect for educators looking to enhance their lessons on A Christmas Carol, providing a variety of activities that cater to different learning styles and promote a deeper understanding of the text.

Ideal for student’s with additional needs or for those who struggle to structure their ideas, this Inspector Calls, GCSE, English Literature unit supports teaching essay skills. The pack provides an essay question about the experiences of women in the play. It provides useful quotations and a scaffold to write an essay. I have used the scaffold to jointly construct an essay with the student and have found their confidence and skills improve as a result. A model essay is provided based on the scaffold which can be used to demonstrate the features of a successful response. Also included, is a multiple choice quiz on the role of women in the play. It serves as an excellent starter activity to introduce this topic. This unit will ensure those students with additional needs are supported in writing successful essays!

Ideal for student’s with additional needs or for those who struggle to structure their ideas, A Christmas Carol, GCSE, English Literature unit supports the teaching of essay skills. The pack provides an essay question about moral decay in the novella. It provides useful quotations and a scaffold to write an essay. I have used the scaffold to jointly construct an essay with students and have found their confidence and skills improve as a result. A model essay is provided based on the scaffold which can be used to demonstrate the features of a successful response. Also included, is a multiple choice quiz on moral decay in the novella. It serves as an excellent starter activity to introduce this topic. This unit will ensure those students with additional needs are supported in writing successful essays!

This Functional Skills, English (Level Two), Practice Paper is based on the City and Guilds format. Resources are provided to support students with additional needs access its content. The practice paper (reading) is based on the theme of the environment and contains online newspaper/web page articles. The questions are similar in style to the functional skills examination. The writing paper has two questions with accompanying model answers. Two further assessment questions are provided with plans. Along with the Practice Paper and Marking Scheme, a list of words divided into syllables is provided. These should be copied using different colours to aid visual memory. This will help the students memorise the words and read them fluently. A list of key phrases is also given to read prior to the whole texts. In the writing section, key phrases from the model answers are listed for students to familiarise themselves with the content. This resources offers invaluable support for students with additional needs such as dyslexia and will help them to access the exam style/content.

The Practice Paper for GCSE English Language ,Paper Two (Lighthouses) 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 visiting a lighthouse — one contemporary and the other from 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 about preserving our beaches, 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, a colour coded activity is given with words used from the model writing response. A list of key phrases is also provided to read and improve fluency. This paper will be invaluable for AQA teachers, offering realistic practice and clear guidance aligned with curriculum expectations.

Aimed at students who struggle to write GCSE, English Literature essays, this short unit provides an essay scaffold and model essay on the importance of setting in Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. An essay prompt and extract, taken from Chapter Eight, is provided which focuses on a description of Victorian London. The question requires comparison with the wider novella. To support students with this task, an essay scaffold is included. It provides paragraph and sentence openers to help structure their ideas and analysis. After writing their own response, students read a model essay based on this scaffold. They can compare their own work with this piece of writing. To assist with vocabulary, students can use an adjective sheet to write sentences about Victorian London. The resource is invaluable in demonstrating the features of a successful essay and will give them the confidence to write their own response!

This comprehensive, GCSE, English Literature, teaching resource focuses on Stave Five of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. It includes various engaging activities designed to deepen students’ understanding of character analysis, themes, and narrative elements in the novella. It is particularly suitable for students who struggle with comprehension. Summary Activity: Students look at whether a statement is TRUE OR FALSE after reading a summary of Stave Five, reinforcing key plot points and character introductions. This exercise encourages comprehension and retention of the text. Character Descriptions: A list of adjectives allows students to identify and select characteristics that apply to Ebenezer Scrooge during Stave Five. An extension task requires students to create sentences using these adjectives, promoting vocabulary development and critical thinking. Character Reflections: A thought-expressing activity allows students to explore the thoughts of the child who buys a turkey for Scrooge. Diary Entry: Students take on the role of Scrooge and write a letter to his nephew Fred. Topic Sentences: Students create topic sentences that highlight different portrayals of Scrooge, strengthening their ability to write cohesive paragraphs. Comprehension: A comprehension is provided to test understanding of Stave Five. Play Script: This activity involves writing and performing a play script of Stave Five. Extension Activity: A key quotation activity is provided. This resource is perfect for educators looking to enhance their lessons on A Christmas Carol, providing a variety of activities that cater to different learning styles and promote a deeper understanding of the text.

This comprehensive, GCSE, English Literature, teaching resource focuses on Stave Four of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. It includes various engaging activities designed to deepen students’ understanding of character analysis, themes, and narrative elements in the novella. It is particularly suitable for students who struggle with comprehension. Summary Activity: Students look at whether a statement is TRUE OR FALSE after reading a summary of Stave Four, reinforcing key plot points and character introductions. This exercise encourages comprehension and retention of the text. Character Descriptions: A list of adjectives allows students to identify and select characteristics that apply to Ebenezer Scrooge during Stave Four. An extension task requires students to create sentences using these adjectives, promoting vocabulary development and critical thinking. Character Reflections: A thought-expressing activity allows students to explore the thoughts of one of the gentleman who sells Scrooge’s items, highlighting the disdain with which Scrooge was viewed. Diary Entry: Students take on the role of Scrooge and write a diary entry reflecting on his journey, providing insights into his character. Topic Sentences: Students create topic sentences that highlight different portrayals of Scrooge, strengthening their ability to write cohesive paragraphs. Quiz: A quiz is provided to test understanding of Stave Four. Conscience Alley: This activity helps understand the regret and terror of Scrooge during this key Stave. Extension Activity: A crossword puzzle is provided to deepen students’ understanding of this stave. This resource is perfect for educators looking to enhance their lessons on A Christmas Carol, providing a variety of activities that cater to different learning styles and promote a deeper understanding of the text.

Aimed at students who struggle to write coherent reading response answers, this unit contains an extract, a 20 mark question, typically found on Paper One, a reading response scaffold and a model answer. The sample text is based on a problematic relationship between a mother and her daughter, followed by a typical question four prompt about who the reader feels sympathy for - the mother or daughter. This question is very challenging for students with additional needs. The scaffold will help students structure a response and learn the way to begin sentences and analyse phrases. A model response based on the scaffold follows. Students can discuss the successful features of an essay. The unit also contains a glossary of evaluative words used in the model response with examples in use. These resources will help students with additional needs respond to Paper 1, Question 4!

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 unit focuses on Extract From The Prelude , William Wordsworth, from the Power and Conflict Anthology (AQA). It is tailored for students who struggle with reading comprehension, including numerous language activities to aid understanding. The booklet consist of a pre-reading activity to connect to the concepts and events in the poem. This is followed with numerous activities, a true/false, sequence quiz, multiple choice comprehension and a PEEL writing task. A glossary is provided to help students understand difficult words in the poem. A lesson plan is also provided. The booklet provides invaluable support for students wit additional needs or who need support to write about this key poem.

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, A Christmas Carol contains an extended extract taken from the moment Scrooge meets the Ghost of Christmas Past. Numerous comprehension activities support an understanding of the text to help students with additional needs. The booklet begins with a ‘connect’ activity with questions that help students make links to the content of the extract from their own experience. A listening section is provided in which the students fill in missing words from the extract as they hear it being read. After reading the extract, there are a variety of comprehension activities and quizzes to support understanding. The booklet ends with a typical GCSE English literature question about suspense along with a PEEL paragraph example. An additional booklet contains a summary of Stave 2 activity and quotation work. The booklet is ideal in support students with additional needs to understand Stave 2 of the novella!