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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!
GCSE Romeo and Juliet - Two Key Extracts and Model Essays
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GCSE Romeo and Juliet - Two Key Extracts and Model Essays

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Ideal for teaching GCSE English Literature, this bundle contains lesson plans and model essays based on the extract questions (AQA), although it can be adapted for other exam boards. Extracts from Act 1, Scene 5 and Act 2, Scene 2 are covered. The language rich activities, mean they are suitable for SEN and ESL learners. These short units are invaluable to support teaching how to write a GCSE, reading response essay. They provide an extract, model essay, lesson plan, marking rubric and numerous language rich activities to aid understanding. Presented in a concise and interesting format, both units start with the extract and two comprehension activities before they read the respective model GCSE essays. Next, there is a spelling of key words activity and a reading fluency exercise to help familiarise students with the essay. Finally, students can write independently about another part of the play and use a rubric to peers assess. The units provide an engaging framework in which to teach the extract question for GCSE English Literature. It would also save invaluable time for a lesson observation.
Romeo and Juliet - GCSE Extract Question (Act 1, Scene 5)
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Romeo and Juliet - GCSE Extract Question (Act 1, Scene 5)

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This short unit is invaluable to teach how to write a GCSE, reading response essay. It provides an extract, model essay, lesson plan, marking rubric and numerous language rich activities to aid understanding. Presented in a concise and interesting format, the student worksheet starts with the extract and two comprehension activities before they read the model GCSE essay. Next, there is a model essay with a spelling of key words activity and a reading fluency exercise to help familiarise students with the essay. Finally, students can write independently about another part of the play and use a rubric to peers assess. The unit provides an engaging framework in which to teach the extract question for GCSE English Literature. It would also save invaluable time for a lesson observation.
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.
GCSE English Language - Paper 2 (Sample Paper and Model Response)
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GCSE English Language - Paper 2 (Sample Paper and Model Response)

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This resource is suitable for preparing for GCSE. English Language, Paper 2 – AQA. It contains sample Paper 2 Reading and Writing questions which students can use for practice. After the initial reading texts and question paper, there is a model reading response for students to compare their own work. A rubric is provided for them to carry out self assessment and reflect on the successful features of the model text. Students then move on to completing a writing question. Two responses are provided to read as a class. Students will then use a writing rubric to identify the successful features of the text. The resource has been successful in supporting students in engaging with Paper 2 and helping them understand what makes a good response to the reading and writing section for Paper 2. As well as making an effective resource, it would also be a useful part of a lesson observation or for a revision class.
How to Write a Persuasive Essay
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How to Write a Persuasive Essay

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This FREE resource includes two model essays and a plan. It is ideal to use as part of KS3 and GCSE English Language. The model essays are a response to a persuasive task in which the reader has to persuade a headteacher to chose to run an extra-curricular activity of their choice. There are two model answers - one for more advanced learners (GCSE) and one for intermediate learners (KS3) There is also a plan to help students write their own response. This FREE resource is an excellent way to show students how to plan and write a persuasive essay!
The Signalman - Easy to Read
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The Signalman - Easy to Read

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With its easy to read format, this exceptionally presented version of The Signalman will make all the difference for students who struggle to read GCSE texts. Packed with pictures based on the story, the version also includes comprehension questions to help discussion. The subheadings provide a clearer structure for readers to navigate the text. Prior to reading, there is a list of complex words for students to practice their fluency and comprehension. At the end there are some suggested drama, art and writing activities. There is a vocabulary list to support students in analysing character and setting, as well as providing a scaffold for understanding the reaction of the reader. The book is a great addition to help language/literature students understand the well known GCSE text. It provides the necessary differentiation for them to access DIckens’ classic story.
How to write a Romeo and Juliet Extract Essay (GCSE)
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How to write a Romeo and Juliet Extract Essay (GCSE)

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This short unit is invaluable to teach how to write a GCSE, reading response essay. It provides an extract, model essay, lesson plan, marking rubric and numerous language rich activities to aid understanding. Presented in a concise and interesting format, the student worksheet starts with the extract and two comprehension activities before they read the model GCSE essay. Next, there is a model essay with a spelling of key words activity and a reading fluency exercise to help familiarise students with the essay. Finally, students can write independently about another part of the play and use a rubric to peers assess. The unit provides an engaging framework in which to teach the extract question for GCSE English Literature. It would also save invaluable time for a lesson observation.
Ozymandias - Language Activities
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Ozymandias - Language Activities

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Including a listening activity, vocabulary task, spelling quiz and comprehension, the pack helps students understand the language and meaning of the poem, Ozymandias. It is well suited for students with additional needs and ESL. It outlines a useful way to support students who struggle to respond to GCSE poems.
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.
GCSE Model Texts and Dyslexia Support
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GCSE Model Texts and Dyslexia Support

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The bundle includes model answers for GCSE Language writing and a dyslexia-friendly, Macbeth response. The workbooks include spelling activities using the colour code method, sentence and vocabulary work based on model texts. The pdf booklets are ideal to support struggling readers and writers and also provide ideas and strategies for teachers to plan their own lessons. The bundle will save you £10!
AU/E-E Letter Patterns (Long E Sound ) - Colour Coded Spelling
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AU/E-E Letter Patterns (Long E Sound ) - Colour Coded Spelling

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The workbook focuses on the AU pattern to make the ‘or’ sound and the E-E letter patterns to form the long E sound. Designed for struggling readers and spellers, the booklet provides a list of AU and E-E words which are colour coded for students to copy and draw. Due to the visual memory cue, students are more likely to read and spell the words!
Colour Code Spelling
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Colour Code Spelling

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The HF Colour Coded method provides students with a visual memory method to become fluent in reading and spelling. Alongside this proven technique, model texts are also provided where students are given opportunity to learn relevant sentence structures to be successful in a given genre. The booklet explains how to use colours to support dyslexics read and spell both basic and advanced words. Visual memory is strengthened by using colour coded letters and syllables for students to copy and draw. Unlike traditional phonics, the Colour Code Method is fun and creative – students are encouraged to draw words in a style that suits them. However, the method can be use alongside traditional phonics. The method is ideal for students who struggle with phonics and provides a method that will improve engagement and progress. It is based on research into the reasons dyslexics struggle and how visual information supports them. The booklets are also suitable for students with additional needs who struggle to read and write. Alongside the explanation booklet, you will receive free workbooks that use the colour code method based on the phonics programme! Committed to providing dyslexia friendly resources using creative and innovative techniques, I provide a range of reading and writing booklets and courses for all ages.
Macbeth Model - Dyslexic Friendly
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Macbeth Model - Dyslexic Friendly

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The booklet provides an extract and model answer with key vocabulary which is colour coded so that students can practice reading and spelling. It also provides the colour code to enable teachers to write further key vocabulary for their student to practice. The booklet starts with an extract from Act 2, Scene 2. Difficult words are coded to practice fluency. Then there is a model paragraph with a key word list. The rest of the essay is provided for students to read. Finally, students have opportunity to write a response for themselves. The booklet is an excellent template for teachers to use to make further resources!
Long AI Sound - Dyslexia Support
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Long AI Sound - Dyslexia Support

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The booklet is aimed at students who struggle to learn phonic sounds and read or write these sounds incorrectly within a word, It offers a unique visual approach in which students draw the word so that they can memorise the key spelling pattern. This particular unit focuses on the long AI sound. After drawing the words, there is a visual sentence activity and an opportunity to write a sentence by using a photographic prompt. The approach used in the booklet has been very successful in supporting students with dyslexic or other memory based difficulties.
GCSE English Language (AQA) - Question 5, Paper 1 (Garden)
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GCSE English Language (AQA) - Question 5, Paper 1 (Garden)

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The unit contains resources and lesson plans to teach descriptive writing in a structured and successful way. It contains picture prompts, a model answer, a five senses analysis sheet, a planning sheet and independent task. Using the model and analysis sheets, the unit shows students how to be successful writers in the descriptive genre. It has proved highly successful in improving the writing of GCSE students!
GCSE English Language (AQA) -  Question 5, Paper 1
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GCSE English Language (AQA) - Question 5, Paper 1

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The unit contains resources and lesson plans to teach descriptive writing in a structured and successful way. It contains picture prompts, a model answer, a five senses analysis sheet, a planning sheet and independent task. Using the model and analysis sheets, the unit shows students how to be successful writers in the descriptive genre. It has proved highly successful in improving the writing of GCSE students!
Dyslexic Students - GCSE Writing Activity with Model Text
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Dyslexic Students - GCSE Writing Activity with Model Text

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The pack aims to support dyslexic students in improving their Discussion Writing. It contains an outline of the lessons, a series of unique, visual spelling activities, a visual sentence activity and a model text. The unit finishes with an independent writing task. The use of the copy - cover - spell technique has proved ineffective for dyslexic students. Instead, I have developed a unique approach to spelling that involves drawing and colouring the words and using colours to demarcate syllables. It is a simple, yet powerful approach. Often dyslexic students struggle to structure sentences in writing due to memory processing issues. The pack contains a visual, sentence sorting activity. Finally, there is a model text included so that students can see the key words and sentences in context. The unit is a sure way to support dyslexic students!
Using Model Texts To Improve Persuasive Writing
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Using Model Texts To Improve Persuasive Writing

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This resource is a five-lesson unit aimed to improve persuasive writing skills and is ideal for GCSE level or equivalent. It includes teacher notes, five lesson plans and a student booklet. Uniquely, the unit is structured around a model response to a sample exam question. It looks at the vocabulary, grammar and overall structure of a persuasive letter and encourages the use of these skills in independent writing. The unit follows a sequence that includes an exam question analysis, a vocabulary and grammar in context set of activities, a comprehension exercise based on the model text and an independent writing section. The Unit of work has proved to be an invaluable and proven way of moving pupils into the higher GCSE band and provides a structure of learning that can be applied to other forms of writing.