This assessment has been designed uniquely for students who arrive in the UK during KS4. This simple and effective Reading & Writing test will quickly decipher the language levels of the student and whether or not they require academic intervention and/or language support. At present, students who arrive in the UK tend to be tested/assessed with material that has not been designed for this target group. ‘Assessing EAL students who arrive during KS4’ contains a clear marking rubric and can be administered as soon as the student starts school. EAL students are usually among the most academically bright students but this can be overlooked if the appropriate assessment is not administered.

This assessment has been designed uniquely for students who arrive in the UK during KS3. This simple and effective Reading & Writing test will quickly decipher the language levels of the student and whether or not they require academic intervention and/or language support. At present, students who arrive in the UK tend to be tested/assessed with material that has not been designed for this target group.‘Assessing EAL students who arrive during KS3’ contains a clear marking rubric and can be administered as soon as the student starts school. EAL students are usually among the most academically bright students but this can be overlooked if the appropriate assessment is not administered.

Learning English (Workbook 1) directly addresses the unique academic needs facing students who arrive in the UK with little or no English. Beginning with first principles, Learning English: Workbook 1 ensures that the student will develop an effective understanding of English. The tremendous advantage of this resource is that the student will immediately become fully included in the learning process. At the end of each unit, the student can record the progress they have made by completing the user friendly self-assessment sheet. Learning English: Workbook 1 is a student-centred resource which enables the student to be actively engaged in developing skills that are required in an academic environment. The teacher can witness and monitor the steady progress the EAL student is making towards becoming an independent learner. Learning English: Workbook 1 allows the teacher the flexibility to select appropriate topics. Learning English: Workbook 1 can, also, be used as an excellent Induction programme. When it is necessary and appropriate to withdraw students from mainstream classes, this is a systematic self-contained resource that enhances language development and activates confidence in the student. Learning English: Workbook 1 contains over 80 pages of exercises.

This comprehensive study guide contains exercises for each chapter of the novel that consolidate understanding of the text and develop comprehension and literary skills. In addition, this study guide includes: • the themes of the novel clearly explained to Upper KS2 & KS3 students • an exemplary book review • book review exercise • film review exercise • interesting facts about the novel that leads to an engaging class discussion & independent research. • a self-assessment sheet which indicates what concepts and skills the student has gained by completing this study guide 56 pages

This resource is designed to develop skimming and scanning reading skills that are essential at both KS3 & KS4. It contains interesting activities that consolidate the students understanding of how to effectively scan and skim for appropriate information.

A popular Aesop fable that has been effectively differentiated so that the students’ will be able to read the story and confidently answer the different type of exercises in this worksheet.

A popular Aesop fable that has been effectively differentiated so that the students’ will be able to read the story and confidently answer the different type of exercises in this worksheet.

A popular Aesop fable that has been effectively differentiated so that the students’ will be able to read the story and confidently answer the different type of exercises in this worksheet.

A summary of what that happen in ‘An Inspector Calls’ by J B Priestley. The entire play is set in the dining room of the Birling’s house and involves a series of flashbacks which can be quite confusing for the students. This simple summary clearly explains what happens in ‘An Inspector Calls,’ This is aimed for GCSE students who are working towards Level 9. For a differentiated version that is aimed at students working towards Level 4 (and for SEN/EAL students) please use the following link:

An Inspector Calls by JB Priestley Character analysis of Arthur Birling. This resource is aimed for students working from Level 5 to Level 9 at GCSE Literature. For students working at towards Level 4 please use the following link: https://youtu.be/L6KV06GES4M

This lesson starter makes clear what a metaphor is and can be used with most age groups.

This lesson makes the clear distinction between literal and figurative language.

A delightful Arabic short story with a powerful moral.

The important themes in Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde explained to GCSE students working towards Level 3. This resource has been differentiated and is also very appropriate for SEN/EAL students who would struggle with the original text.

A summary of what that happen in ‘An Inspector Calls’ by J B Priestley. The entire play is set in the dining room of the Birling’s house and involves a series of flashbacks which can be quite confusing for the students. This simple summary clearly explains what happens in ‘An Inspector Calls,’ This is aimed for GCSE students who are working towards Level 4. It is also very suitable for SEN/EAL students For a version that is aimed at students working at Level 5 to 9 please use the following link: https://youtu.be/tVf83kpnq-8

An Inspector Calls by JB Priestley Character analysis of Arthur Birling. This resource is aimed at students working towards Level 4 at GCSE Literature. It is, also, very useful for SEN/EAL students. For students working at Level 5 and above please use the following link: https://youtu.be/tp73ZYKo9UU

Simple compound and complex sentences clearly explained

The important themes in the GCSE Lterature text Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde’ are analysed in this lesson. For more resources please follow the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde-an-abridged-version-for-gcse-literature-11936382 For a differentiated version aimed at students working towards level 4 please use the following link: https://youtu.be/NKCo8NyS4p4

Colloquial language simply and clearly explained

The syllable clearly and simply explained