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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, Persuasive Writing and Model Answers - SEN
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GCSE, Persuasive Writing and Model Answers - SEN

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This graded, GCSE, English Language unit uses a story and a picture as a way to help students understand some of the consequences of heavy traffic. The student uses these prompts to write a persuasive article about have a no car zone near school. There are also two model letters, one formal and one informal, to show students how they could structure a GCSE writing task. The resource is also useful for KS3 and KS2 English students.
Learn about Prepositions - EAL and SEN Learners
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Learn about Prepositions - EAL and SEN Learners

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Use the following games to make learning about prepositions fun! There are a variety of games and puzzles to engage students in what can be a rather dry topic. They are particularly useful for ESL students and those with additional needs. However, they can also be used as starter activities for the SATs, SPaG assessment or to introduce sentence openers for descriptive writing at GCSE. There is also an assessment at the end to see whether learners can use prepositions effectively. The games include Find the Missing Letters, Memory Pair Quiz, Sentence Scramble, Jigsaws and more! You can amend the templates to create your own puzzles. At the end of the unit, there are two assessments for beginner and more advanced learners.
GCSE Creative Writing  - Model texts and Dyslexia Support
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GCSE Creative Writing - Model texts and Dyslexia Support

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The unit is based on the GCSE, English Language, AQA, Paper 1 - Question 5 response. It includes picture prompts, model answers, plans and spelling activities. Key words are taken from the text and colour coded to help learners with additional needs learn to read and spell them. The model responses showcase different sentence openers used in GCSE, descriptive writing. Coherent plans are provided to help students structure their writing in response to the colourful pictures. Along with the models, additional short stories based on the settings of the beach and the city are provided. These also demonstrate the use of show not tell and interesting sentence openers. The resource provides a structured way to teach GCSE English Language, imaginative and descriptive writing in an engaging way!. It is useful if your students struggle to use appropriate language to structure descriptive or imaginative writing.
GCSE Argumentative Writing - Achieve Grade 5!
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GCSE Argumentative Writing - Achieve Grade 5!

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This GCSE, English Language, writing unit is based on an argumentative task about whether it is better to live in the city or the countryside. 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, argumentative 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 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.
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.
English SATs - Vocabulary Course for SEN and ESL Learners
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English SATs - Vocabulary Course for SEN and ESL Learners

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Using vocabulary taken from the a key abstract noun list, the programme introduces language commonly used in reading texts from the SATs English, Reading and Writing papers. Research indicates that explicit teaching of vocabulary improves comprehension and writing. The 41 page course is suitable for a whole school approach to improve the comprehension and use of formal vocabulary across the curriculum. It is an ideal resource for SENCOs, English Language/Literacy Coordinators, English subject leads, teachers and leaders. It is useful for students who need to improve attainment and move into the SATs bands 5 and above. Each section of the main booklet includes picture prompts, speaking and listening activities and gap fills to familiarise students with the targeted words. There is a ‘Show not Tell’ section, which helps students with narrative writing and a story writing activity to show understanding of the key noun. For some words, there are model stories to read with the students. Also provided is a vocabulary graphic order, a vocabulary list and an assessment when the programme has been completed. The resource will improve comprehension and is an effective way to target struggling readers and writers for their SATsl.
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!
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!
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.
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.
GCSE, Reading-Response Course - SEN and ESL
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GCSE, Reading-Response Course - SEN and ESL

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Invaluable to teaching the skills required to succeed in the English Language Reading paper and English Literature GCSE, this course explicitly teaches the sentence types needed to write an effective paragraph. Students with dyslexia, ADHD and autism, as well as ESL will benefit from the model sentences and activities. It is also useful for students who need to consolidate the skills. It is ideal for students who are under-performing due to a lack of the grammatical skills which will enable them to express their ideas. It covers the use of topic sentences, the introduction to the quotation, the analysis of language and the reader response/social context of the text. There is a FREE assessment with a rubric and model response. It can be used for GCSE English Language revision classes, SEN interventions or as a unit for class teaching. SEN and ESL students will be sure to benefit from this effective Reading Response course!
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!
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!
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 - 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 £3.89) These resources are differentiated to support students with additional needs and have proved successful in raising attainment!
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!
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!
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.