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English, Dyslexia and SEN Support

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These quality and successful resources use texts to model spelling, sentence construction and text construction. The methods used in the units have proved highly effective in supporting students to achieve success. The dyslexia resources utilise the HF Visual Spelling Strategy © to support dyslexic students. These students often struggle because the same methods to read and spell are used with mainstream students. The units provide some much need strategies to help dyslexic students!

These quality and successful resources use texts to model spelling, sentence construction and text construction. The methods used in the units have proved highly effective in supporting students to achieve success. The dyslexia resources utilise the HF Visual Spelling Strategy © to support dyslexic students. These students often struggle because the same methods to read and spell are used with mainstream students. The units provide some much need strategies to help dyslexic students!
An Inspector Calls - SEN and ESL Learners
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An Inspector Calls - SEN and ESL Learners

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This GCSE, English Literature Unit contains all the resources you need to teach An Inspector Calls! It contains writing frames, model essays, vocabulary activities, a play summary poem, comprehensions and much more! To help students who struggle to understand the play, there is a poem to summarise the plot along with a comprehension. There is a presentation on the relationship between Birling and The Inspector which contains key topic sentences, a model essay and an assessment. Another presentation explores the characters and contains a summary of their role in the play, along with key quotations and an example essay which is colour coded to highlight each stage. A suggested writing frame is provided along with an example of how to use this. The unit is particularly useful for SEN and ESL pupils who struggle to express their ideas, although it would also be invaluable for mainstream students. The unit offers excellent value and will provide you with a wide range of resources to teach the play!
Macbeth, Act 2, Scene 1 - SEN
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Macbeth, Act 2, Scene 1 - SEN

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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!
Macbeth, Act 1, Scene 2 - SEN and ESL
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Macbeth, Act 1, Scene 2 - SEN and ESL

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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!
Grammar in Context - GCSE Course
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Grammar in Context - GCSE Course

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Suitable for GCSE students who struggle with sentence structure and grammatical expression, this English Language Course - suitable for all exam boards - teaches the sentence types needed to write a range of genres. It supports the GCSE Writing Questions - Narrative/Descriptive and Persuasive/Argumentative. Using cause and effect conjunctions and phrases, The Grammar in Context Unit (Persuasive and Argumentative), provides a range of cause and effect sentence openers such as, SINCE, DUE TO, AS A RESULT and WHEN. It has exercises to practice these sentence types using different contexts for writing at GCSE. There is a Speaking and Listening prompt series of questions to support this. For narrative, the second unit presents sentence openers that make a descriptive text successful. Students are provided with an opportunity to write using sentence openers that focus on location, mood or action. Alongside this there is an assessment using engaging visual storystrips. The unit is an effective and research based way of explicitly teach sentence structure across a range of genres typically assessed at GCSE. It is a useful resource for SENCOs, English Teachers and Teaching Assistants. It can be used as a standalone course or as part of lessons on GCSE English writing.
AQA, English Language - Paper One, Question 3
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AQA, English Language - Paper One, Question 3

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This AQA, English Language resource focuses on the text structure question (Q3)found in Paper One. It provides explanation texts to cover subject specific terminology such as focus, flashback, foreshadowing etc, along with quizzes and comprehension activities. It contains texts, model responses and detailed mark schemes to help students understand how to write a reading response answer for this question. The texts are broken down into paragraph sections to enable a step by step approach. The explanation texts to explain subject terminology are followed by comprehension tasks to ensure understanding of the terms and there are quizzes to further embed the definitions. A separate unit is devoted to flashback with a text and an AQA style question. The unit has proved successful in providing students with the knowledge and language needed to successfully respond to what can be a challenging part of the reading paper! It is suitable for GCSE, English Language students who struggle to express their ideas using the correct terminology and structure and will be an excellent revision programme in the run up to the exams.
GCSE Reading, Vocabulary and Grammar Courses
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GCSE Reading, Vocabulary and Grammar Courses

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These GCSE, English Language Courses target the elements need to succeed at GCSE level. It is suitable for SEN and ESL students who are able but lack the language skills needed to progress. The Reading course includes exercises on the use of topic sentences and other sentence types needed to write a coherent reading response paragraph/essay. It incorporates explanations of the stages and features of a well written paragraph. The Vocabulary Course is based on the Academic word list which outlines key words used in the kind of texts students will need to read at GCSE level. It will also improve their writing by allowing them to develop the use of academic words. Included are visual prompts and speaking and listening activities to help understand the words. Designed to develop sentence structure, the Grammar in Context Course outlines sentence types required in narrative, persuasive and argumentative writing.There are speaking and listening activities, visual prompts and opportunities to practice writing in the unit. Finally, I have included a SATs vocabulary course which you will receive for free. This can be used with SEN and ESL students, or as a useful course for Year 7 students. The courses are an effective way of helping under achieving students progress. They can delivered as part of lessons, or as interventions.
Dyslexia Training Resource and Guide  - School CPD
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Dyslexia Training Resource and Guide - School CPD

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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!
ESL/SEN Maths - Fractions
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ESL/SEN Maths - Fractions

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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.
AQA Pack
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AQA Pack

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Based on the use of model texts, the pack contains model responses for GCSE English Language (Paper 1 - Writing and Paper 2 - Reading and Writing). It also provides opportunities to analyse the features of the texts and a framework in which to write. Lesson plans are provided for the Paper 1 sessions. The pack is an invaluable resource for anyone who teaches GCSE, English Language and provide at least two weeks of materials. It is also useful for revision clubs and homework.
A Christmas Carol Study Guide - SEN/ESL
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A Christmas Carol Study Guide - SEN/ESL

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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!
Power and Conflict (AQA) - Bayonet Charge/Exposure
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Power and Conflict (AQA) - Bayonet Charge/Exposure

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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!
Power and Conflict (AQA) Anthology - Mindmaps
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Power and Conflict (AQA) Anthology - Mindmaps

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This GCSE, Power and Conflict (AQA, English Literature) resource contains a mind map for each of the poems. Each colourful slide provides an overview of every poem in the anthology (15 in total) There is a section dedicated to the subject of the poem and the purpose for writing (something low to mid ability students find problematic). There are also sections dedicated to metaphors, language devices and symbols. Each slide lists small quotes from the poem. As well as this there is a section which provides evaluative language and reader response emotions so that GCSE students can use more ambituous vocabulary. Colourful and visually appealing, the mind maps give students an invaluable overview of each poem. The resource is an excellent way to summarise the teaching of each poem and will also offer an effective revision aid!
Functional Skills Writing (Level 1) - Dyslexia Friendly
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Functional Skills Writing (Level 1) - Dyslexia Friendly

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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.
Romeo and Juliet Study Guide and Essay Plans - A Summer Revision Resource
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Romeo and Juliet Study Guide and Essay Plans - A Summer Revision Resource

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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.
Vocabulary - The Kitchen
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Vocabulary - The Kitchen

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A worksheet aimed at ESL pupils beginning to learn the language. Pupils are required to match vocabulary to the picture prompt and then use adjectives to describe the nouns.
EY words - Phase 5 Phonics
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EY words - Phase 5 Phonics

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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!
Year 3, Model Answer and Writing Activity - Dyslexic Learners
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Year 3, Model Answer and Writing Activity - Dyslexic Learners

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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!
Macbeth, GCSE, Model Essay (Extract) - Dyslexia Friendly
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Macbeth, GCSE, Model Essay (Extract) - Dyslexia Friendly

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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!
GCSE (AQA) Reading Paper (Q2) - Dyslexic Students
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GCSE (AQA) Reading Paper (Q2) - Dyslexic Students

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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.
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Extract and GCSE Comprehension
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Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Extract and GCSE Comprehension

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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.