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.

The HF Colour Coded method provides students with a visual memory method to become fluent in reading and spelling. Alongside this proven technique, model texts are also provided where students are given opportunity to learn relevant sentence structures to be successful in a given genre. The booklet explains how to use colours to support dyslexics read and spell both basic and advanced words. Visual memory is strengthened by using colour coded letters and syllables for students to copy and draw. Unlike traditional phonics, the Colour Code Method is fun and creative – students are encouraged to draw words in a style that suits them. However, the method can be use alongside traditional phonics. The method is ideal for students who struggle with phonics and provides a method that will improve engagement and progress. It is based on research into the reasons dyslexics struggle and how visual information supports them. The booklets are also suitable for students with additional needs who struggle to read and write. Alongside the explanation booklet, you will receive free workbooks that use the colour code method based on the phonics programme! Committed to providing dyslexia friendly resources using creative and innovative techniques, I provide a range of reading and writing booklets and courses for all ages.

With its easy to read format, this exceptionally presented version of The Signalman will make all the difference for students who struggle to read GCSE texts. Packed with pictures based on the story, the version also includes comprehension questions to help discussion. The subheadings provide a clearer structure for readers to navigate the text. Prior to reading, there is a list of complex words for students to practice their fluency and comprehension. At the end there are some suggested drama, art and writing activities. There is a vocabulary list to support students in analysing character and setting, as well as providing a scaffold for understanding the reaction of the reader. The book is a great addition to help language/literature students understand the well known GCSE text. It provides the necessary differentiation for them to access DIckens’ classic story.

This Paper 2, Question 5 (AQA), English Language resource contains a comprehensive list of writing viewpoint and perspective topics, 13 sample essays and a marking rubric . It provides lots of discussion questions on a wide range of topics that are often tested in the GCSE, English Language exam paper. The Persuasive Topics booklet is full of discussion question aimed to deepen understanding of controversial topics such as Fast Food and Advertising, Lowering the Age of Voting, Social Media Use and many others. It is an 80 page booklet packed with informative content, including the Pros and Cons of each topic and useful questions. The Model Essay booklet contains 13 sample essays on a range of controversial issues which can be analysed and discussed using the Marking Rubric. The Marking Rubric is a generic scheme which identifies the features of an effective introduction, main body and conclusion. The Unit is an invaluable resource to deliver sessions on Writer’s Viewpoints and Perspectives as well as offering a handy revision guide!

The Practice Paper for GCSE English Language ,Paper Two 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 seaside holidays — one set in the 1970s and the other in 1875. 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 a travel blog article, allowing them to practice persuasive writing and structuring arguments effectively. The paper includes a detailed writing plan, outlining balanced and one-sided viewpoints, which aids in teaching the skills required for structured writing responses. Marking Support: Teachers can use the provided mark scheme to evaluate responses across reading and writing tasks, using AQA’s assessment objectives Additionally, 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. This paper will be invaluable for AQA teachers, offering realistic practice and clear guidance aligned with curriculum expectations.

This comprehensive guide is designed to help GCSE students excel in both the reading and descriptive writing sections of AQA, English Language Paper 1. It provides clear, practical strategies for approaching each type of question, with step-by-step advice and model responses tailored to exam requirements. Reading Section: Extract and Practice Questions: The extract is taken from a psychological narrative set in the 1990s. Typical, AQA questions are provided to assess comprehension. In-Depth Question Guidance: Detailed advice on how to respond to each question type, from basic information retrieval to deeper analysis and evaluation. Model Answers: Example responses to show students how to structure answers, use subject-specific vocabulary, and apply evaluative language. Exam Skills: Strategies to help students identify key information, understand how to interpret language and structure, and analyze the writer’s techniques effectively. Descriptive Writing Section: Practice questions: A picture prompt and story writing task is provided. Exam-Specific Tips: Tailored advice for AQA, Paper 1. Model Descriptive Paragraphs: High-quality example texts that demonstrate effective use of descriptive techniques and language choices. An additional resource which contains a template on how to deepen analysis for the reading paper has been provided. Perfect For: Teachers seeking comprehensive resources for teaching both reading and descriptive writing skills Students aiming to improve their understanding of reading comprehension and creative writing techniques Tutors looking to support students with exam preparation for AQA English Language Paper 1 This guide will help students build confidence in their reading and writing skills, offering structured guidance and practical tools for exam success.

Enhance students understanding of Charles Dickens’ timeless novella A Christmas Carol with this comprehensive resource, focusing on the role of the supernatural. This study guide is designed to support GCSE, English Literature students in exploring key themes, character analysis, and Dickens’ use of vivid imagery and symbolism. Key Features: Extract and Question: Includes two questions and extracts. Model Answers and Phrases: Step-by-step guidance and exemplar responses help students develop insightful answers, using evaluative language and subject-specific terminology. A list of phrases taken from the model answer is provided for students to familiarise themselves with the language used in a literary essay. Themes and Symbolism: Detailed exploration of the supernatural elements in each stave, including the moral and societal messages conveyed by the ghosts. Critical Questions: Thought-provoking questions for every supernatural event in each stave, encouraging deeper engagement with the themes, such as social inequality, reflection, and transformation. This resource equips students with the skills to analyse Dickens’ narrative techniques and effectively address exam questions, making it an essential tool for GCSE success.

This comprehensive set of dyslexia resources provides training materials, a dyslexia guide and phase 5 workbooks which use visual techniques to learn how to read and spell. It is ideal for SENCOs, Subject Coordinators and teachers who are delivering training to teachers or parents on how to support students with reading and writing difficulties. The Comprehensive Guide can be used to help educators and parents understand dyslexia and use a range of strategies to support dyslexic students in their learning. It outlines eight strategies to support the educational and emotional needs of students with dyslexic type issues. It would be beneficial for teachers to use in the class to help students access difficult text. Packed with information about using colour to support memory, the forty-five page training programme can be delivered for INSETs, CPD and Parent meetings. It provides an explanation of the memory problems dyslexics experience and how to use visual and kinesthetic methods to remedy this issue. FInally, there are ten colour code workbooks to teach Phase 5 Phonics words and these can be used for students of all ages. They provide explicit teaching of different spelling patterns using colour codes to represent letters and syllables. It will provide a school wide strategy to improve spelling and reading fluency! The pack has everything you need to deliver a school CPD and training programme and will improve the educational experience of dyslexic students!

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.

Based on the GCSE, English Language, AQA Paper 1, Questions 2, 3 and 5, this unit supports students through model answers and suggested responses. The key GCSE, English Language reading text is from the Sci-Fi genre and the writing questions also cover this text type. The unit is split into a reading and a writing section. The reading component contains a key reading text, a vocabulary task to aid understanding and suggested responses to questions 2 and 3. The second section contains a picture prompt question and a story writing task. A model response to each of these writing questions is also provided. There are two plans to help student structure their own writing responses. The unit helps students who struggle to understand the language they need to use for a reading response and for writing descriptively. It is ideal for teachers, SENDCOs and teaching assistants. The unit would also be ideal for a revision session for Paper 1.

This GCSE (AQA), English Literature practice paper, model answer and vocabulary support sheet focuses on the theme of secrecy in Robert Louis Stevenson’s “The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.” It provides an in-depth analysis of how secrecy functions as a destructive force within the novel, revealing the duality of human nature and the psychological strain it causes. The practice paper based unit is structured to help students understand key elements, such as: How secrecy affects Dr. Jekyll’s emotional and physical state, influencing his relationships and morality. Detailed examination of an extract from Chapter 3, highlighting Jekyll’s physical reactions and attempts to evade discussions about Mr. Hyde. Exploration of the wider novel, discussing how Jekyll’s transformation into Hyde symbolizes hidden desires and the eventual loss of control. The impact of Victorian societal norms on characters like Utterson and Lanyon, who prioritize maintaining appearances over confronting uncomfortable truths. The structural role of secrecy, using documents and letters to gradually reveal the truth, creating suspense and highlighting the tragic consequences of concealment. The guide includes a model answer and an indicative content section to assist students in crafting well-supported responses in exams. The vocabulary resource is designed to enhance students’ understanding of key vocabulary related to the theme of secrecy in Stevenson’s novel. It includes a list of essential words and phrases used in the model essay, such as “concealment,” “hidden desires,” “psychological strain,” and “respectable facade,” each crucial for interpreting the text’s deeper meanings. Students are required to find definitions and explanations of how these terms relate to the novel’s context. An exercise is provided for students to write sentences using these words, reinforcing their comprehension and ability to discuss themes effectively in essays. This unit offers valuable tools for students preparing for the AQA, GCSE English Literature exam, providing both analytical frameworks and vocabulary mastery to excel in their studies.

The following GCSE, English Literature guide includes a practice GCSE question, extract, guidance, model essay and independent writing task. A list of keywords and phrases from the model essay is provided to familiarise students with vocabulary they need to write a successful response. The detailed essay is effective in helping students think about the elements that make an engaging response. This is followed by a guidance section, demonstrating the features of the essay based on the AQA Assessment Criteria. Finally, 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. An additional quiz is also available to recap the main events of Chapter 4. This can be used as an extension exercise to help familiarise themselves with this crucial part of the novel.

AQA Paper 1 (Creative Reading and Writing) - Flicker of Hope This unit helps prepare for the GCSE (AQA) Paper 1 and provides opportunity to focus on successful responses. It contains: A Practice Paper: Focuses on analyising a fiction text, with questions designed to assess reading comprehension, language analysis, and structure. There is also a picture based writing section as well as a story prompt. Answer Guidance : Detailed guidance including some model responses. Based on AQA Assessment Objectives Literary Devices Quiz: A useful multiple choice quiz to support learning of the key literary devices. The practice paper and quiz are invaluable in preparing students for Paper One of the AQA, English Language Exam!

This comprehensive guide is designed to help GCSE students excel in both the reading and descriptive writing sections of the AQA English Language Paper 1. It provides clear, practical strategies for approaching each type of question, with step-by-step advice and model responses tailored to exam requirements. Reading Section: Extract and Practice Questions: The extract is taken from a historical novel set in the early 1900s… Typical AQA questions are provided to assess comprehension. In-Depth Question Guidance: Detailed advice on how to respond to each question type, from basic information retrieval to deeper analysis and evaluation. Model Answers: Example responses to show students how to structure answers, use subject-specific vocabulary, and apply evaluative language. Exam Skills: Strategies to help students identify key information, understand how to interpret language and structure, and analyze the writer’s techniques effectively. Descriptive Writing Section: Practice questions: A picture prompt and story writing task is provided. Exam-Specific Tips: Tailored advice for AQA Paper 1, focusing on breaking down the task, using strong topic sentences, and structuring responses to maximize marks. Model Descriptive Paragraphs: High-quality example paragraphs that demonstrate effective use of descriptive techniques and language choices. Self-Assessment Checklist: A checklist to help students review and refine their work, ensuring they meet exam criteria for high marks. An additional extension activity is provided in which a student writes an email to explain how to succeed in Question 4. Perfect For: Teachers seeking comprehensive resources for teaching both reading and descriptive writing skills Students aiming to improve their understanding of reading comprehension and creative writing techniques Tutors looking to support students with exam preparation for AQA English Language Paper 1 This guide will help students build confidence in their reading and writing skills, offering structured guidance and practical tools for exam success.

This GCSE, English Literature resource provides an extract and a comprehension from Chapter 2 of Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel, “Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde”. The extract delves into Mr. Utterson’s troubled thoughts and the nightmarish visions that plague him as he grapples with the mystery surrounding Mr. Hyde. There is a set of 12 questions designed to test students’ understanding of the passage, focusing on the imagery, character descriptions, and thematic elements. Example questions include: What recurring images does the lawyer see in his dreams? How does the lawyer describe Mr. Hyde’s face? What does the lawyer hope to achieve by seeing Mr. Hyde’s face? An essay question prompts students to discuss how Stevenson presents the themes of duality and the nature of evil in this extract and throughout the novel. Guidance is provided for structuring the answer, including an introduction to the themes, analysis of the extract, comparison with other parts of the novel, and a concluding summary. This resource is ideal for GCSE students studying “Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde”. It encourages critical thinking and detailed analysis of key themes and characters in the novel. The comprehension questions and essay prompts help students engage with the text at a deeper level, fostering a better understanding of Stevenson’s literary techniques and thematic explorations. For more Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde resources, including a study guide, visit my Shop.

Ideal for preparation for GCSE English Language, AQA - Paper 2, Q4, this unit has two extracts, an exam question based on Q4 and a marking rubric. The rubric focuses on the use of narrative voice and tone to convey a message. The two texts are based on ‘Litter Picking’ - one from Victorian times and one modern. Having used the resource with my students, it has been successful and exploring the use of narrative voice.

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.