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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!

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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!
An Inspector Calls: Morality and Social Responsibility - Dyslexia Friendly
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An Inspector Calls: Morality and Social Responsibility - Dyslexia Friendly

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This GCSE, English Literature, Inspector Calls unit is designed to support dyslexic students in writing an essay on the play. It is based on the question, How Does Priestley Use the Character of Inspector Goole to Challenge the Morality and Social Responsibility of the Birling Family?. Key extracts are provided with follow up multiple choice quizzes to comprehend character and mood. The second booklet provides a model essay and criteria for students to identify the successful features of an essay. The model essay is double spaced and a dyslexia friendly font is used. To further support dyslexic students a list of words from the essay and students use colours to strengthen visual memory. The unit is useful to help dyslexic students learn how to write a successful essay.
GCSE (AQA), English Language - Paper 2: Students with Additional Needs
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GCSE (AQA), English Language - Paper 2: Students with Additional Needs

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This GCSE, AQA, Non-Fiction resource provides two texts and language activities to support students with special educational needs or EAL. The first text - A Visit to Rome - is written in a humorous and informal style, presenting a more personal and candid experience of modern Rome. It contains the following activities: Vocabulary and Comprehension: Exercises include defining terms, filling in missing words, and answering true/false questions. Multiple Choice and PEEL Paragraph: Provides practice questions and a framework for students to analyze the author’s use of humor and descriptive language in their initial experience of Rome. The second text offers a formal, reverent portrayal of 19th-century Rome. and provides an opportunity for students to identify complex words, practice spelling, and analyse word choice. To aid comprehension, an ‘Analysis Table’ is provided. A comparison task is provided based on Question Four of Paper Two. Both booklets provide model paragraphs to demonstrate to students the skills needed to write a successful response. Together, these booklets offer structured exercises for vocabulary building, text analysis, and comparative writing skills, tailored for AQA, GCSE, English Language preparation. They are ideal for students with additional learning needs, providing support to access more complex language structures.
Macbeth Study Notes for EAL and SEN
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Macbeth Study Notes for EAL and SEN

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Using visual cues such as colour backgrounds and visual spelling/reading methods, the booklet is ideal for students who struggle to read due to an additional need such as dyslexia. The booklet is divided into Chracter, Plot, Themes and Key Scene Sections, with opportunity to practice the reading and spelling of key vocabulary using colour codes. At the end of the booklet there is an assessment section that includes a key word spelling activity. You will receive a copy of the PDF in peach, orange and yellow so that you can choose whichever booklet background is suited to the student’s preference. The booklet is also suitable for ESL learners.
Key Metaphors in Macbeth - Dyslexic Friendly
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Key Metaphors in Macbeth - Dyslexic Friendly

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Metaphors in Shakespeare’s texts can be difficult for students to understand. This unit explains some of the key metaphors used in Macbeth and prepares students for their GCSE, English Literature exam. The unit includes a booklet to explain the key metaphors in depth and provides context to the quotations. To help students with additional needs, vocabulary lists are provided. The student can use these to identify meaning, and learn how to read/spell them. There is a key quotation list provided separately. Students can use this to learn them by rote. Finally, there is an assessment section using a short extract that includes one of the metaphors. This is accompanied with a marking rubric and sample answer.
A Christmas Carol - GCSE: Dyslexic Friendly Resources
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A Christmas Carol - GCSE: Dyslexic Friendly Resources

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These booklets on A Christmas Carol provide a versatile, dyslexia-friendly resource set, tailored to support GCSE English Literature teachers in engaging diverse learners effectively. Each booklet uniquely targets different aspects of the text, with a strong emphasis on accessibility and comprehension Spelling and Vocabulary Guide: This booklet uses a color-coded method to help dyslexic students remember and spell key vocabulary. Each word relevant to A Christmas Carol is divided by syllables and color-coded, enhancing visual memory and recall. This is particularly beneficial for students who struggle with traditional spelling approaches, as it leverages visual strengths and helps them build confidence with challenging terms related to the text. Summary and Comprehension Practice: Designed for fluency and retention, this booklet provides a structured summary of each significant event in A Christmas Carol, from Scrooge’s miserliness to his transformation. Teachers can use this as a timed reading exercise, allowing them to monitor student progress on both accuracy and reading pace. This structure supports comprehension by breaking down the plot and main ideas in manageable steps, ideal for revision sessions. PEEL Essay Writing and Vocabulary Quiz: This booklet offers a PEEL (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link) essay scaffold focused on how Dickens uses setting to illustrate social inequality. By breaking down essay construction, students can learn to analyze the text methodically, improving their critical thinking and writing skills. A vocabulary quiz reinforces key concepts, ensuring students grasp essential terms related to the themes of poverty, compassion, and change. Each booklet integrates unique tools and structured exercises to cater to students with varying needs, from vocabulary building to critical analysis. This set is perfect for GCSE English Literature teachers aiming to make A Christmas Carol accessible, memorable, and engaging for all students.
An Inspector Calls - Sheila: Dyslexia Friendly Resources
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An Inspector Calls - Sheila: Dyslexia Friendly Resources

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This unit includes three unique booklets tailored for dyslexic students who are studying An Inspector Calls for GCSE, specifically focusing on the character of Sheila. Each booklet integrates visual learning techniques and structured paragraph frameworks to support reading comprehension, spelling, and critical writing. Here’s an outline of what each booklet offers: Colour-Code Booklet Focused on Sheila Birling, this booklet uses color-coding to help dyslexic students with spelling and memorization. Each key adjective, describing Sheila’s complex character traits (e.g., naïve, empathetic, assertive), is color-coded by syllable or spelling pattern, enhancing students’ recall through visual association. Activities include reading and rewriting each word using colours, reinforcing spelling and comprehension skills. Students fill in missing adjectives to complete sentences, solidifying their vocabulary and understanding of Sheila’s character. Designed to improve memory through repetition, this booklet strengthens both comprehension and spelling retention. PEEL Paragraph Writing Guide This guide emphasizes the PEEL (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link) structure to help students articulate Sheila’s development throughout An Inspector Calls. Example paragraphs and sentence starters are provided to model how Sheila grows from a naive character to someone who takes responsibility. This format supports dyslexic students in structuring their responses effectively, offering a clear, repeatable method for GCSE-level analysis. Reading Activity Booklet This reading booklet complements the PEEL paragraph activity by summarising the role of Sheila in the play. Students have to read captions and paragraphs fluently. A table is provided to time the student and record errors. These booklets, used together, provide a comprehensive toolkit that builds memory, supports structured writing, and enhances understanding of character analysis, making them invaluable resources for teachers of dyslexic GCSE students.
Using a Model Text to Improve GCSE, Persuasive Writing
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Using a Model Text to Improve GCSE, Persuasive Writing

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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.
Using Model Texts to Improve GCSE (AQA), English Language Writing
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Using Model Texts to Improve GCSE (AQA), English Language Writing

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The bundle includes a range of GCSE, English Language Writing materials. It includes model answers, spelling activities, key vocabulary, engaging images, plans, independent writing activities and marking rubrics. Although aimed at the AQA writing papers, the bundle will support all the GCSE exam boards. It includes materials to support: descriptive writing persuasive/argumentative writing creative writing Each unit is structured in an easy to follow format based on model texts. They are useful for students with additional needs who need explicit language support to achieve a higher grade in their GCSE, English Language writing. They have been proven to raise attainment because of the strategies used, namely grammar in context and modeling. The value for money bundle offers weeks of writing support and is beneficial for teachers, English coordinators, teaching assistants and SENDCOs!
Macbeth - SEN and ESL Learners
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Macbeth - SEN and ESL Learners

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The pack is ideal for GCSE, English Literature students studying Macbeth and is differentiated for students with additional needs. It contains model essay gap fill activities based on six essays with key words colour coded and a plan to help students plan independent essays based on extracts from Act One. It also contains resources to teach Act 1, Scene 2 and Act 2, Scene 1 in an engaging way - ideal for reluctant learners. Each of these packs contains a ‘Gangster’ version of the scene, an illustrated, original scene along with quizzes and comic strips to aid understanding. I am providing a unit on Key Metaphors in Macbeth for free! (Usually costs £1.89) These resources are differentiated to support students with additional needs and have proved successful in raising attainment!
Using Model Essays to Improve  GCSE English Literature, Exam Performance (Macbeth)
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Using Model Essays to Improve GCSE English Literature, Exam Performance (Macbeth)

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With six model, GCSE essays based on six scenes from Macbeth, Act 1, this is an invaluable resource for GCSE English Literature students and the extract question, in particular. Each 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. Finally, there is a plan to help students structure their ideas. These six model essays will provide weeks of instruction in how to write a GCSE ,extract based response and ensure progress!
Macbeth, Act One - Picture Book
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Macbeth, Act One - Picture Book

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This is an invaluable resource for SEN students who are studying Macbeth for GCSE English Literature. Using techniques aimed at students with speech and language issues, the picture book provides prompts for students to engage with the text. The pictures capture the visual and symbolic elements of the play and can be used to discuss key themes and language presented in Act One of the GCSE text. Each picture is imaginative and visually striking which will engage students who struggle with Shakespearean language and do not enjoy the play. The pictures are accompanied with a caption aimed to scaffold their response to the play and lead them to using more literary and academic language. At the end of the picture section, there are some ideas how to use questions to gain more understanding and how to develop language. This resource is ideal for students with additional needs such as dyslexia, ADHD and AS. It can be used as a way to begin a lesson or to support students who require small group or individual support. SENCOs, Teaching Assistants and teachers who support students with additional needs will benefit from the resource. It will help them succeed in responding to Macbeth and improve their performance in the English Literature, GCSE exam.
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!
GCSE, Writing Unit: Social Media - Language Rich Activities
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GCSE, Writing Unit: Social Media - Language Rich Activities

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This comprehensive GCSE, Writing Unit resource includes three engaging booklets designed to help students understand and critically engage with the theme of social media. Perfect for GCSE and similar-level courses, these booklets guide students through how to write a successful response for argumentative and descriptive writing. Booklet 1: Argumentative Writing on Social Media In this booklet, students will develop their argumentative writing skills as they explore both the positive and negative aspects of social media. The booklet provides a structured approach to writing a well-supported argument, encouraging students to consider issues such as cyberbullying, misinformation, and the addictive nature of social media. By using scaffolded activities, sentence starters, and model answers, students will be able to craft thoughtful, cohesive essays that defend their stance on the topic of social media and its impact on society. Key Features: Detailed discussion questions to stimulate critical thinking Vocabulary-building activities related to the topic Sentence match and writing scaffold exercises Example model essays with annotated vocabulary and structure Booklet 2: Descriptive Writing Inspired by Social Media This booklet focuses on the art of descriptive writing, asking students to use vivid imagery to convey the impact of social media on our daily lives. By writing about the atmosphere of a classroom or the presence of digital notifications, students will develop their ability to engage readers through sensory detail. This booklet provides structured guidance to help students improve their descriptive writing skills, exploring themes like distraction, immersion, and the digital world’s pervasive influence. Key Features: Vocabulary development through thematic words related to digital environments Sentence match exercises to improve comprehension and writing flow Detailed model descriptions for students to analyze and emulate Writing tasks that challenge students to create immersive, sensory-rich descriptions Booklet 3: Lesson Plan – Teaching Social Media’s Impact This lesson plan booklet is designed for educators who want to teach the impact of social media through a combination of critical thinking, writing, and discussion. With clear, easy-to-follow lesson sequences, this booklet offers a step-by-step guide for facilitating classroom discussions, writing activities, and independent tasks. It also includes differentiated instruction options to cater to diverse student needs. These booklets are ideal for students who have difficulty expressing their ideas in writing, offering language rich activities to write successful argumentatie and descriptive writing.
GCSE English Language - (Argumentative Writing): Scaffold and Model
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GCSE English Language - (Argumentative Writing): Scaffold and Model

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This booklet is crafted to support GCSE English Language students in developing their argumentative writing skills, using the topic of the UK housing crisis as a practical example. With a clear scaffold and model response, it guides students in building a structured, persuasive argument on a current, real-world issue. The booklet begins by presenting a structured breakdown of the housing crisis, covering key points on high property prices, environmental challenges, and government policies. It encourages students to think critically about these causes and offers sentence starters and prompts to help them construct well-supported arguments. By following the scaffold, students practice forming a clear position, presenting balanced arguments, and effectively concluding with a strong call to action. There is a model response to help them understand the features of a successful response. Ideal for GCSE practice, this booklet provides an example of argumentative writing that meets exam criteria, such as organizing ideas, using formal language, and building logical arguments. This resource will help students not only improve their writing technique but also engage with pressing social issues in a way that prepares them for both exams and informed citizenship.
Punctuation Quiz - Starter Activity
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Punctuation Quiz - Starter Activity

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This resource is a useful starter activity to explore the use of punctuation. Ten complex sentences are provided with punctuation errors and students have to identify the errors. The sentences include relative and embedded clauses, along with sentences that use conjunctions. Answers are provided along with a follow up picture prompt activity in which students have to write a paragraph using accurate punctuation. Suitable for Year 6 onwards.
An Inspector Calls:  Dyslexia Friendly, Essay Support
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An Inspector Calls: Dyslexia Friendly, Essay Support

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Ideal for teaching An Inspector Calls to dyslexic students, this bundle contains model answers, reading fluency tasks, keyword spelling activities and essay questions. The units focus on the characters Gerald, Eric, Birling, Eva Smith and Sheila, offering differentiated activities ideal for students with additional needs. There is a colour-code spelling activity to help students read and remember words to describe each character, along with gap fill activities to use these in context. Each unit contains a typical English Literature exam question, a model, PEEL paragraph and extension activities to write their own paragraphs. Key quotations and reading texts are provided to further support students. This is an ideal resource to teach Inspector Calls to students with additional needs and deepen an understanding of how to write about the key characters!
Macbeth for SEN and ESL Learners
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Macbeth for SEN and ESL Learners

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The bundle is ideal for teaching Macbeth to learners with additional needs. It includes language activities to learn key phrases, sentences and paragraphs that are needed to talk and write about the text. Ideal for dyslexic students, it utilises colour codes to remember spelling patterns and important details. Each resource includes visuals to help students and reinforce concepts. There is a model essay, study notes and in depth speaking and listening activities. The language activities set the booklets apart from other resources. The bundle is a great set of resources to teach Macbeth for GCSE English Literature in an accessible way.
Eduqas (WJEC) - English Language, Revision Bundle
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Eduqas (WJEC) - English Language, Revision Bundle

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Ideal for preparation for the WJEC, Eduqas Exam Series - English Language, the pack contains a practice paper for each component along with extensive model responses and marking rubrics. The Component One pack contains a historical reading text with accompanying questions. Students can compare their responses with the model answers provided and teachers can draw attention to successful features in these. The writing section contains four model texts which students can use alongside the marking rubric. The Component Two section follows a similar structure. The reading practice paper has two extracts and accompanying questions. There is a practice writing paper. All of these are accompanied with model responses and rubrics. The bundle contains six writing models and model responses for every reading question. It is an ideal resource to prepare for the resit exam in November or the Summer series.
An Inspector Calls (GCSE) - Gerald: Dyslexia Friendly Resources
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An Inspector Calls (GCSE) - Gerald: Dyslexia Friendly Resources

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This unit includes three unique booklets tailored for dyslexic students who are studying An Inspector Calls for GCSE, specifically focusing on the character of Gerald. Each booklet integrates visual learning techniques and structured paragraph frameworks to support reading comprehension, spelling, and critical writing. Here is an outline of what each booklet offers: Colour-Code Booklet Focused on Gerald, this booklet uses color-coding to help dyslexic students with spelling and memorization. Each key adjective, describing Gerald’s complex character traits (e.g.,arrogant, charming), is color-coded by syllable or spelling pattern, enhancing students’ recall through visual association. Activities include reading and rewriting each word using colours, reinforcing spelling and comprehension skills. Students fill in missing adjectives to complete sentences, solidifying their vocabulary and understanding of Gerald’s character. Designed to improve memory through repetition, this booklet strengthens both comprehension and spelling retention. PEEL Paragraph Writing Guide This guide emphasizes the PEEL (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link) structure to help students articulate the characterisation of Gerald throughout An Inspector Calls. Example paragraphs and sentence starters are provided to model how Gerald displays a capitalistic and arrogant mindset. This format supports dyslexic students in structuring their responses effectively, offering a clear, repeatable method for GCSE-level analysis. Reading Activity Extract Booklet This reading booklet complements the PEEL paragraph activity by providing key extracts in the play. Students have to read the extracts and complete a quiz. These booklets, used together, provide a comprehensive toolkit that builds memory, supports structured writing, and enhances understanding of character analysis, making them invaluable resources for teachers of dyslexic GCSE students.
An Inspector Calls (GCSE) - Eric: Dyslexia Friendly Resources
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An Inspector Calls (GCSE) - Eric: Dyslexia Friendly Resources

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This unit includes three unique booklets tailored for dyslexic students who are studying An Inspector Calls for GCSE, specifically focusing on the character of Eric. Each booklet integrates visual learning techniques and structured paragraph frameworks to support reading comprehension, spelling, and critical writing. Here is an outline of what each booklet offers: Colour-Code Booklet Focused on Eric, this booklet uses color-coding to help dyslexic students with spelling and memorization. Each key adjective, describing Eric’s complex character traits (e.g.,arrogant, charming), is colour-coded by syllable or spelling pattern, enhancing students’ recall through visual association. Activities include reading and rewriting each word using colours, reinforcing spelling and comprehension skills. Students fill in missing adjectives to complete sentences, solidifying their vocabulary and understanding of Eric’s character. Designed to improve memory through repetition, this booklet strengthens both comprehension and spelling retention. PEEL Paragraph Writing Guide This guide emphasizes the PEEL (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link) structure to help students articulate the characterisation of Eric throughout An Inspector Calls. Example paragraphs and sentence starters are provided to model how Eric displays changing behaviour. This format supports dyslexic students in structuring their responses effectively, offering a clear, repeatable method for GCSE-level analysis. Reading Activity Extract Booklet This reading booklet complements the PEEL paragraph activity by providing key extracts in the play. Students have to read the extracts and complete a quiz. These booklets, used together, provide a comprehensive toolkit that builds memory, supports structured writing, and enhances understanding of character analysis, making them invaluable resources for teachers of dyslexic GCSE students.