The whole book has been abridged to allow it to be accessed by EAL pupils working in a mainstream classroom. The plot line is kept but the more obscure vocabulary has been simplified. After each chapter there are comprehension/language awareness activities. It can be used in a number of ways: - at home prior to class in preparation for reading the original version in the lesson - homework: extra reading practice - to be worked through with specialist EAL teacher in withdrawal situations -etc etc

A resource for use with EAL learners. There is an illustrated plot summary and worksheets aimed at some language skills and encouraging writing about reflections. It attempts to make the book more accessible for early stage students. The plot summary has been adapted from an excellent resource at: http://www.irespect.net/CIRCLE/EMAS/curriculum-differentiation/documents/Of-Mice-And-Men.pdf

A set of worksheets to use in group work while watching the movie. Culture, race, sexism and sexuality are explored. The other sheets look at various sections of the film (times are given, along with some suggested answers/discussion points). Five short sections of the film are watched and the total viewing time of these is about 40 minutes. The answers to the starter are: 1.(D), 2.(B), 3. (A and C), 4.(B), 5.(A), 6. (A), 7. (D).

The book has been abridged to allow it to be accessed by EAL pupils working in a mainstream classroom. The language has been modified and visuals included to assist comprehension. Students with SEN may also find it of use. At some future date I intend to add some language awareness activities for each chapter.

This activity aims to reinforce/review eight characters from the play. It involves students introducing themselves as a Macbeth character to a partner in a pair using information from a card they have been given. Then as a group of four, they introduce their partner to another pair. Students can then write a report on what they have found out about the 4 characters from their group. The activity can be repeated with the other 4 character cards at some stage. -Full instructions are on the rules download. The cards should be of different colours- the rules sheet gives the ones I used as examples. -The 'multiple copies' download is better for those doing class sets. Each of the 4 pages should be on a different colour

<p>A group activity for 4 members. You need to print both documents. -Three members each have a different reading which gives some of the reasons. -The fourth member has a list of questions that he/she can read and try to answer in their heads while the others are reading their pieces . -When the readers have finished the questioner asks the questions on the sheet. Each answer will have been in one of the readings so someone should know the anser to each question. -The questioner writes down the ansers on the sheet. -When completed, the sheet can then form a writing plan for an essay based on the title of the activity. This is a great way for students to produce written pieces based on speaking activities. I have produced this one based on an idea from www.collaborativelearning.org. There are lots of other examples from all subject areas on this website.</p>

See Word doc for full explanation and instructions for activities. <P><P>STARTER: Cartoons for discussion and views. BINGO: Prior to playing, get students working in pairs to write clues/definitions of target vocabulary. Sheets provided. BOOKLET: template for students to write about how reproduction takes place. Illustrations provided.

This is a series of short readings and activities that cover quirky news stories obtained from news agencies such as Reuters.They are devised for 'advanced stage&' EAL students and may also be found useful for students with SEN. They can be used in class or for homework activities. I will include the opportunity for some more extended writing each time. I will add new stories as I find time.

The story has been abridged to allow access by EAL students. Illustrations have been included along with activities to develop comprehension and language skills.

An abridged version of the story. I have added illustrations to help with the vocabulary/concepts. I have also produced a scaffolded approach to guide students to write their own ending to the story. May also benefit learners with SEN. This site helped me in constructing this version: http://www.shmoop.com/monkeys-paw/ It is a great source of materials on lots of literary works.

This aims to allow EAL students to study the book along with their peers, chapter by chapter. It may also be useful as a reader for SEN students.

The first of a series of texts to develop the skill of paraphrasing. Short Reuters Press stories have been used. An adapted version (version 2) is added for EAL students, and this may also be useful for those with SEN. Illustrations are also included for the benefit of these students. The activity involves students underlining the important content from the text, and then rephrasing them to produce a paraphrased version. A completed paraphrased version is included for use in the plenary.

A set of questions for students to ask each other in pairs with a view to the writing of autobiographies or biographies. The questions are aimed at stimulating more detailed and thoughtful pieces of writing. They are especially useful for EAL or SEN students who may not have the language skills to formulate interesting questions. An excerpt from the biography of Malcolm X (Learning to read) is included

There are two sheets: one presents 9 arguments for increasing the population of Australia and the other presents those for reducing it. The arguments are numbered and those sharing the same number are counter- arguments. Students should do the activity in pairs. They would first look at the two 'number 1' arguments. they would discuss their relative merits and then share 5 marks between them. (e.g. if the 'for' argument is strongly supported, but the 'against' argument has some merit, they might give 4 to the former and 1 to the latter) At the end of the exercise they will add up the total number of marks for each side (remember, the total of the two sides should be 45). By the end of the activity the students will have reached a conclusion and have a range of arguments they could use in a written analysis of the question.

Pictorial representations of the separate descriptions of the bunkhouse for early stage EAL learners. The second sheet asks students to write their own description from what they have remembered. May also be useful for some students with SEN

An illustrated booklet students can complete with descriptions about the causes and consequences of acid rain.

This writing frame gives students the basic content and organisation needed to address this topic. It is intended for students in lower sets. Students would be encouraged to develop the information given by using the suggested paragraph topics in searches for other sources.

This resource is aimed at EAL students studying for GCSE English. The stories have been simplified and illustrated to improve access. This resource may also be useful for students with SEN.

A quiz that aims to reinforce the elements of character, theme and language so that students enter the exam with a more solid base of content knowledge.<br /> <br />

Modified with simpler text to allow students with EAL to access the plot and develop reading skills. Visuals also included to enhance comprehension. May also be useful for SEN teachers.