This resource focuses on the GCSE (AQA), Reading Paper, Question 2 - Summary Writing.
Based on the singer Rihanna, there are two texts which students need to summarise. To support dyslexic students, there is a key word list (colour coded) to support the reading and spelling of the key words. There is also a Venn Diagram, graphic organiser to help structure the response.
At the end of the unit, there are two student responses to provide an idea of how to structure a response.
The resource is beneficial for students who have reading difficulties, but need to prepare for the GCSE, reading paper.
This free lesson uses a football story to engage KS2 and KS3 students about persuasive writing. It is also suitable for lower ability SEN and ESL students at GCSE level.
The story is about a footballer who adopts a pet dog. It outlines the benefits he receives from the relationship with his beloved pet. After a story there is a comprehension activity.
Finally, there is a persuasive, writing activity about adopting a pet and a checklist for marking.
The KS2 English Unit demonstrates how to use interesting sentence openers to write a successful narrative. It is also useful for KS3 and GCSE English students if they have not used the skills.
For students with a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), there is a reading and spelling activity based on key words in the text. Students use colours to aid memory.
The reading section consists of model sentences beginning with a prepositional phrase, an ING verb and a ’ show not tell ’ opening.
Finally, there is an assessment stage where students are required to use these sentence opener types.
The unit has been used to successfuly support students who struggle to write narrative.
This graded, GCSE, English Language unit uses a story and a picture as a way to help students understand some of the consequences of heavy traffic. The student uses these prompts to write a persuasive article about have a no car zone near school.
There are also two model letters, one formal and one informal, to show students how they could structure a GCSE writing task.
The resource is also useful for KS3 and KS2 English students.
With a FREE model, GCSE essay based on Macbeth, Act 2, Scene 1, this is an invaluable resource for GCSE English Literature students and the extract question, in particular.
The section contains a cloze/gap-fill activity with the key missing words colour-coded for students with reading or spelling difficulties. The gap-fill also provides an opportunity to discuss various aspects of the model essay.
At the end of each section there is an independent essay question related to the model answer. This provides a chance to assess the students’ understanding of how to construct an English Literature essay.
This model essay will provide instruction in how to write a GCSE ,extract based response and ensure progress!
This Year 3 persuasive writing resource includes a key word spelling activity, a questionnaire, a model essay and plan. It is ideal to use as part of a KS2 writing lesson.
The model essay is a response to a persuasive task in which the reader has to persuade a head teacher about the importance of having junk food on the school menu.
There is also an innovative spelling activity to help dyslexic students and a plan to help students write their own response.
This resource is an excellent way to show students how to plan and write a persuasive essay!
This unit is designed for GCSE, English Literature - Macbeth. It focuses on Act 1, Scene 2 and engages students who struggle with the content and language.
There is a Macbeth, rap poem to summarise the plot, as well as a modern gangster version of the scene. The genre of a gangster scene has been successful in engaging reluctant students!
After they read the modern version there are multiple choice quizzes to help students summarise the plot of the scene and understand the main characters.
The second resource contains a key quotation, colouring activity to aid memory and the original version with comic book style illustrations. The second resources finishes with a comic strip of the Macbeth soliloquy. Students are required to write down what he said.
Full of engaging images and content, the unit is an excellent way to engage SEN and ESL students and help them understand Act 2, Scene 1!
This unit is designed for GCSE, English Literature - Macbeth. It focuses on Act 1, Scene 2 and engages students who struggle with the content and language.
There is a Macbeth, rap poem to summarise the plot, as well as a modern gangster version of the scene. The genre of a gangster scene has been successful in engaging reluctant students!
After they read the modern version there are multiple choice quizzes to help students summarise the plot of the scene and understand the main characters.
The second resource contains a key quotation, colouring activity to aid memory and the original version with comic book style illustrations. The second resources finishes with a comic strip of the sergeant approaching King Duncan. Students are required to write down what he said.
Full of engaging images and content, the unit is an excellent way to engage SEN and ESL students and help them understand Act 1, Scene 2!
The GCSE, Reading Response, English Language Unit supports students in understanding how to write an extended response to a question on the Reading Section. Dyslexic GCSE, English students have commented that the structure helps them see what they need to do to succeed in this type of question.
The texts focus on a difficult relationship between two explorers.
It scaffolds students response by providing a Vocabulary Bank to help write the topic sentences, a model answer and a marking rubric for an independent activity. The model essay sentence openers are coloured in blue so students understand the way they need to begin their own sentences.
The unit finishes with an independent, reading response unit with a marking rubric.
The unit is effective in supporting students who struggle to structure a reading response answer!
This GCSE, English Language, writing unit is based on an persuasive task about why they should choose a charity fund raiser. It contains a model answer, a spelling activity, a speaking and listening task and a grammar component.
The unit has been successfully used to raise the attainment of students who struggle to move into the Grade 4 and 5 bracket.
Once the student has completed the tasks there are two independent writing activities to assess the understanding of the components of GCSE, persuasive writing.
It is ideal for SENCOs, teachers and English language coordinators. It offers excellent value and the unit should provide three to four lessons of content.
Including a listening activity, vocabulary task, spelling quiz and comprehension, the pack helps students understand the language and meaning of the poem, Ozymandias.
It is well suited for students with additional needs and ESL. It outlines a useful way to support students who struggle to respond to GCSE poems.
This dyslexia friendly, functional skills writing workbook includes a structured approach to improve writing by using model answers, questionnaires, plans and colour-coded spelling of key words. The questions are focused on improving a park and reviewing a visit to an amusement park.
Each section begins with typical writing questions on the Functional Skills (AQA) Paper.
To engage students, questionnaires and discussion questions are provided to help students develop their ideas. This will also support the speaking and listening element of the exam.
There are colour coded words to aid the spelling and reading of key words related to the questions. This is aimed to support students with additional needs and has proved an effective way to support dyslexics due to the visual elements involved.
There are two model answers - one aimed at Level One and another at Level Two. This is provided to differentiate for those who show progress in their writing.
A scheme accompanies this unit and provides additional ideas to support teaching.
This is an invaluable resource to deliver the writing element of the Functional Skills exam.
ESL and SEN students often struggle with the language of maths. This language based unit helps students with additional needs access the topic of fractions.
It contains a colourful and enlarged vocabulary list to help students read and spell fraction related vocabulary. There is a crossword to help consolidate the information.
There are two discussion sections. One has picture prompts to help students understand fractions and the other a series of questions to deepen understanding. There is a fraction poem for students to further learn about this fundamental topic.
A matching activity also helps students read and understand key concepts such as equivalent fractions, part to whole and simplifying.
Ideal for ESL and SEN teachers, the unit is an effective way to help students access the topic of fractions.
The unit is aimed to teach Bayonet Charge and Exposure from the Power and Conflict Anthology (AQA). Ideal for students with dyslexia and other additional needs, the pack - based on Bayonet Charge and Exposure - includes colour coded - key words, essay plans, model essays and language activities to help understand these two poems.
The colour-coded words help students learn to remember, read, spell and understand the language needed to write meaningfully about the poems.
A range of language activities help comprehend the poem and lead into writing an essay. There is a model essay on Bayonet Charge and an essay plan to compare Bayonet Charge and Exposure.
Finally, I have included a brief study guide on all 15 poems! This contains an overview, key quotes and a quick analysis. There are a series of imaginary monologues delivered by the poets to understand the purpose for writing the poems.
The unit will provide everything you need to write about Bayonet Charge and Exposure as well as helping students learn about all 15 poems!
Metaphors in Shakespeare’s texts can be difficult for students to understand. This unit explains some of the key metaphors used in Macbeth and prepares students for their GCSE, English Literature exam.
The unit includes a booklet to explain the key metaphors in depth and provides context to the quotations. To help students with additional needs, vocabulary lists are provided. The student can use these to identify meaning, and learn how to read/spell them.
There is a key quotation list provided separately. Students can use this to learn them by rote.
Finally, there is an assessment section using a short extract that includes one of the metaphors. This is accompanied with a marking rubric and sample answer.
This unit includes a series of 11 plus, reading passages from well-known literary works, along with comprehension assessments tailored for dyslexic 11 plus students or students with additional needs such as autism or ADHD. The key features are:
Dyslexia-Friendly Design: The texts and activities are formatted to be accessible for students with dyslexia, including the use of double spacing and different colors for syllables in multisyllabic words.
Focus on Key Vocabulary: It highlights challenging words from the texts, breaking them down into syllables to aid spelling and pronunciation practice.
Key Phrases for Practice: Select phrases are provided for students to rehearse, enhancing their understanding of language use and meaning.
Comprehension Questions: Each text is followed by a series of questions designed to assess students’ understanding and analytical skills. These questions include identifying literary techniques, discussing the use of language, and continuing narratives using descriptive language. The comprehension assessment is in a similar format to the 11 plus exam.
Understanding Metaphor, Simile, and Personification
This resource focuses on the use of figurative language, specifically metaphors, similes, and personification, within literary texts, a key feature of the 11 plus assessment. The key aspects include:
Definitions and Examples: Clear explanations of metaphors, similes, and personification are provided, along with examples from literature.
Analytical Questions: The document includes questions that prompt students to identify and analyze the use of these figurative language elements in given passages. This helps in developing a deeper understanding of how authors use language to convey meaning and create imagery.
Practice Tasks: Students are encouraged to find their own examples and create sentences using metaphors, similes, and personification, fostering creativity and application skills.
These resources are designed to enhance literary comprehension and critical thinking skills among students with additional needs, making them well-prepared for the analytical demands of the 11 plus Examinations.
Do your GCSE, English Literature students struggle with Shakespeare? This “Romeo and Juliet” educational package is designed specifically for GCSE English Literature students, especially those with additional needs like dyslexia. It can be difficult to understand the language and themes of this classic play, so I have created resources that break the play down into manageable, engaging parts.
What’s Inside:
Simplified Summaries: Clear and concise summaries of each act and scene, written in accessible language to help students grasp the plot without getting bogged down by Shakespearean English. Each section is accompanied with a key word activity to help them read the sections more easily.
Character Outlines: Detailed character outlines with key words highlighted. Each character is accompanied with a visual prompt.
Detailed Essay Plans: Step-by-step essay plans on key themes such as fate, love, societal conflict, and the role of authority. These plans include topic sentences, evidence, and detailed analyses to help students structure their essays effectively. Students can use the plans to help write their own responses.
Interactive Quizzes: Fun and interactive quizzes to test comprehension and reinforce learning. Perfect for revision and self-assessment.
Visual Aids: Helpful visual aids that highlight important characters, themes, and plot points to aid visual learners.
Special Features for Dyslexic Students: A glossary section and structured notes support students with dyslexia and other additional needs in their learning journey.
The package is crafted with the understanding that every student learns differently. “Romeo and Juliet Made Easy” is invaluable for mastering this timeless tragedy and helps make Shakespeare accessible and enjoyable for struggling students. It provides an excellent support for students wanting to catch up over the Summer.
Ideal for GCSE, English Literature, the pack contains resources to support students with additional needs access A Christmas Carol for AQA examination. It contains a drama version of the text, a study guide, key vocabulary and numerous language based activities.
The drama unit contains a play version of key moments from each Stave and allows students who learn best using ‘hands on on learning’ study the novella.
The study guide contains information on key themes, characters, key quotations and vocabulary. It is accompanied by a more in depth quotation booklet.
There is also an additional vocabulary pack with key, colour coded words which help students discuss and write about each character,
The pack provides a host of resources to support students who struggle to understand this key, AQA, examination text!
This is an invaluable resource for SEN students who are studying Macbeth for GCSE English Literature.
Using techniques aimed at students with speech and language issues, the picture book provides prompts for students to engage with the text.
The pictures capture the visual and symbolic elements of the play and can be used to discuss key themes and language presented in Act One of the GCSE text.
Each picture is imaginative and visually striking which will engage students who struggle with Shakespearean language and do not enjoy the play. The pictures are accompanied with a caption aimed to scaffold their response to the play and lead them to using more literary and academic language.
At the end of the picture section, there are some ideas how to use questions to gain more understanding and how to develop language.
This resource is ideal for students with additional needs such as dyslexia, ADHD and AS. It can be used as a way to begin a lesson or to support students who require small group or individual support. SENCOs, Teaching Assistants and teachers who support students with additional needs will benefit from the resource. It will help them succeed in responding to Macbeth and improve their performance in the English Literature, GCSE exam.
This GCSE, Vocabulary course focuses on the academic words needed to succeed in the GSCE, English Language course. It is suitable for GCSE students, often with a good verbal ability, who struggle to express their language using formal language.
There is a section focused on targeted words from the Academic Word List. It contains speaking and listening activities, gap fill tasks and an explanation of the body language and facial expression linked with some of the words. This should aid narrative writing.
It also contains graphic organisers to analyse key meanings and story examples to help learn key words.
There is an assessment to help understand if students have grasped the key vocabulary.
Also included are a reading and wordsearch activity and discussion questions.
Finally, there are two units to explore how to write about vocabulary in a GCSE examination.
I have also added a free vocabulary unit - Reading Response - Analysing Situations! This will provide you with a list of words to analyse situations.
The course is excellent for English coordinators, SENCOs and TAs who want to run targeted groups for students who are verbally strong but struggle to use academic language. Since vocabulary is a key component of comprehension and writing, the course has proved successful in helping underachieving GCSE English Language students succeed!