This workbook provides words that includes the EY letter pattern taken from the Phase 5 Phonics Wordlist (UK). Each word is colour-coded according to the HF Colour-Code to aid memorisation. There is space to draw the word and check if the student can spell the word at the end of the process. The workbook is ideal for students who struggle with phonics and provides a way to reinforce reading and spelling in a visual way. The HF Colour-Code Method is a unique, proven and powerful method that helps students read fluently and spell, whatever their level!

This AQA, English Literature, GCSE resource is designed to help students excel in their studies. It provides an overview of essential topics and essay guidance. It includes: Summary: A simple summary of the play Essay Writing Support: Tips and examples to help students structure their essays effectively, including guidance on how to analyze characters and themes. Practice Questions: Sample questions that mimic the format of the actual exam, give students the chance to prepare thoroughly. Additional Support: A glossary of key terms related to Inspector Calls is provided. This resource is designed to enhance an understanding of An Inspector Calls and boost confidence, making it a great addition to any student’s study routine.

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.

This unit helps students with the unseen poetry section of the GCSE, English Literature exam paper and contains a poem with comprehension questions along with a model, reading response paragraph. An acronym poster ‘STILE’ is included to provide a framework to respond to unseen poems. An additional winter, descriptive writing unit is included. The unseen poem booklet contains the poem, ‘Christmas at Sea’ and has a true/false section to help understand the content. This is followed by a variety of literal and analytical comprehension question. A final exam style question is provided along with an advanced level and differentiated PEEL paragraph. The STILE poster can be used to help students structure their response - it helps the explore the subject, theme, imagery and language used in the poem. A descriptive writing booklet based on a wintry scene is included as a follow up activity. This includes an adjectives and verbs list along with a picture prompt.

This Christmas Quiz is aimed at GCSE, English Literature students studying the novella, A Christmas Carol. It includes a Key Quotation Quiz, A general A Christmas Carol Quiz and an additional word search. The key quotation quiz involves identifying the person who said the quotation in each stave of the novella. The student has to achieve five in a row, one from each Stave, to achieve redemption. A board and tokens is provided. The general quiz includes easy - medium -difficult questions. The first to collect 15 marks wins. There are a variety of question types such as true - false, multiple choice and gap fill. An additional key themes word search is provided. All quizzes have answers provided.

This engaging and interactive resource is designed to help GCSE, English Literature students explore how Charles Dickens portrays the importance of family in A Christmas Carol. By focusing on the Cratchit family, particularly their unity and resilience in the face of poverty, students will develop their analytical and creative writing skills through a variety of activities. Key Features Visual Storyboards: Two visually rich storyboards depicting key scenes - Tiny Tim’s experiences, the Cratchits preparing their Christmas meal, and Scrooge observing Fred’s Christmas party. Students write descriptive paragraphs and sentences based on these visuals, integrating adjectives and adverbs to enhance their vocabulary. Extract Analysis: A detailed extract from Stave Three focuses on the Cratchit family’s Christmas preparations. Students answer the question: How does Dickens portray the family in this extract and the wider novella to highlight the importance of the family unit? PEEL Paragraph Writing: Example PEEL paragraph provided to model effective analysis. Students are encouraged to craft their own PEEL paragraphs, drawing from the storyboards and the extract. Benefits for Students Improves Analytical Skills: Focus on close reading and analysis of Dickens’ language, characterizations, and themes. Builds Descriptive Writing Skills: Students practice descriptive writing using rich vocabulary inspired by visuals. Supports GCSE Exam Preparation: Directly aligns with AQA English Literature exam requirements, particularly essay questions on themes and character analysis.

This GCSE, English Literature, A Christmas Carol resource focuses on Stave 2 of the novella. It includes a storyboard, model descriptive sentences, an essay task, model PEEL paragraph and a Gap Fill. The Visual element of the pack helps students visualise a key moment from the Stave and helps them write descriptive sentences with flair. These sentences are shown how they can help introduce quotations. There is a question about Scrooge’s emotional state during the stave, accompanied by a clear PEEL paragraph to show students how to structure their ideas. The gap fill activity includes descriptive adjectives to describe Scrooge’s emotions and will provide them with the vocabulary needed to complete the essay. This resource is an effective way to encourage students to write an extended response about the novella!

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

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!

This resource offers a comprehensive guide to analyzing the theme of manipulation in GCSE, English Language fiction using the PEEL (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link) framework. This booklet enhances students’ analytical skills and deepens their understanding of character dynamics and themes in literature. Each section provides: Engaging Extracts - Carefully chosen passages to illustrate different forms of manipulation, such as emotional nudges, fear, and flattery. Step-by-Step Analysis - Examples of how to write effective PEEL paragraphs with annotated explanations. Interactive Activities- Exercises to help students identify manipulative tactics and explore their emotional impact. Creative Writing Tasks - Opportunities for students to craft their own examples of manipulation. An additional booklet features a modern prose retelling of a key scene from Othello, focusing on Iago’s manipulation of Othello. It includes: Detailed Extract: A vividly described narrative that captures the essence of Shakespeare’s original text. Targeted Questions: Prompts to guide students in analyzing Iago’s language, body language, and psychological tactics. PEEL Paragraph Examples: Clear models to support students in structuring their responses. This unit is ideal for GCSE, English Language students, providing opportunities for textual analysis and essay writing based on the theme of manipulation.

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 parks. 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 the essential writing format - letters. Through the model response, 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). A Question Three guidance - step by step - is also provided as a separate booklet. This also contains an extension task. 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 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.

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.

Are you looking for an engaging and student-friendly way to teach punctuation? These comprehensive booklets, on the theme of bullying, are designed to simplify punctuation for GCSE, English Language students, offering practical exercises and clear explanations to enhance understanding and application. Key Features Includes fun tips and memorable examples to make punctuation concepts stick. Encourages students to identify and correct errors, building confidence in their skills. Includes storyboards to practice writing using the correct punctuation. Covers essential punctuation marks such as commas, full stops, apostrophes, and colons. Explains when and how to use each mark with UK-specific conventions, ensuring students meet exam expectations. Practical Exercises: Features model paragraphs and rewriting tasks to help students practice accurate punctuation in context. Provides scaffolded activities for students of varying abilities. Gives examples in a contextualised way, around the theme of bullying. GCSE Focus: Tailored to the needs of English Language exams, ensuring relevance to the curriculum. Prepares students to improve clarity and coherence in their writing, key criteria for achieving higher grades. These booklets are the perfect resource to engage students and simplify the often-confusing world of punctuation, equipping them with skills that will benefit them in exams and beyond.

This resource is ideal for GCSE (AQA), English Language teachers looking to provide their students with high-quality practice materials that mirror the exam format, helping them improve their analytical skills, exam technique, and understanding of key literary elements. This unit focuses on Paper One. The unit provides a complete practice paper, including questions, an engaging extract, and detailed model answers. The extract, titled The Grey Hour, sets the stage for an exploration of memory, emotion, and avoidance. It draws students into a vivid scene, prompting them to analyse the language, structure, and character development within the text. Alongside the practice paper, teachers will receive model answers that break down how to respond effectively to each question, offering clear explanations of the writer’s techniques and their intended effects. Also included is a guide to answer Question 4 - often a challenging task for students. It includes a text to practice their response.

Unlock the potential of your students with these visually appealing, A Christmas Carol resources tailored to support GCSE English Literature teachers. Perfectly aligned with the curriculum, these tools focus on Stave 4, providing deep insights into character relationships, narrative developments, and key thematic explorations. Key Features of the Resources: Analytical Extract-Based Questions Develop critical thinking with detailed prompts centered on key scenes, such as the businessmen’s indifference to Scrooge’s death in Stave 4. Students analyze language, tone, and societal critique through scaffolded questions and PEEL-style model paragraphs. Narrative Writing Practice Engage students in creative tasks like rewriting or continuing narratives inspired by Stave 4. With comprehensive vocabulary lists and structured storyboards, students can explore Scrooge’s emotional arc - from fear and dread to hope and resolution. Stave 4, Sequential Activity Reinforce understanding with a sequence-building task that aligns Stave 4 events in chronological order. This activity helps students visualize Scrooge’s journey and identify the pivotal moments of his character’s redemption.

These booklets support GCSE, English Language teachers in delivering sessions on how to write PEEL paragraphs for the GCSE, English Language Exam: Fiction. It can be used for all English Language exam boards. There are two booklets - content detailed below. *Responding to Conflict in GCSE, Fictional Texts * This booklet provides GCSE English Language teachers with a structured resource for teaching students how to analyze and respond to conflict in fictional texts. Through carefully crafted short extracts, students are introduced to the PEEL (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link) method, enabling them to develop clear, focused, and detailed responses to exam-style questions. The booklet includes: Three short fictional extracts showcasing different types of conflict: sibling arguments, teacher-student confrontations, and relationship disagreements. Exam-style questions designed to guide students in identifying and analyzing language techniques. Model PEEL responses for each extract, providing clear examples of how to structure answers effectively. Extension exercises encouraging deeper engagement with themes of conflict, tension, and emotional dynamics. This resource is perfect for teachers looking to improve students’ ability to interpret language, explore character relationships, and construct coherent analytical paragraphs. Exploring Psychological Narratives with PEEL This booklet focuses on developing students’ analytical writing skills through psychological narratives. Designed to engage students with complex emotional and mental themes, it includes extracts and exercises aligned with GCSE English Language exam criteria. Key features include: Short, rich extracts that explore anxiety, unease, and suspense, giving students an opportunity to analyze subtle language techniques. Exam-style comprehension questions targeting skills such as interpreting metaphor, personification, and sensory imagery. A model PEEL paragraph for each extract, showcasing how to structure responses to achieve higher marks. Step-by-step guidance on writing effective topic sentences, selecting precise evidence, and linking ideas back to the question. This booklet provides GCSE English Language teachers with a versatile tool to challenge students’ critical thinking and help them refine their analytical writing!

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.

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!