These resources are tailored to support teachers preparing students for the AQA, GCSE English Language exam, with a particular focus on Paper 1. They are suitable for students with additional needs such as dyslexia and autism because they include scaffolds to write their response. This is an effective way to prepare students to write answers independently. As well as a practice paper, the unit provides writing scaffolds, model paragraphs and structured responses, to help students develop their skills in analyzing texts and constructing well-developed answers. The materials guide students through understanding how writers use language, structure, and setting to create meaning, with specific emphasis on psychological fiction. Additionally, for the writing section the resources offer detailed sentence frames and writing prompts, making them suitable for students who may benefit from extra support in breaking down tasks and building confidence in their writing. The package includes sample responses to key exam questions using the scaffolds. These resources are perfect for helping students with additional needs master the skills required for creative reading and writing in the AQA curriculum

This booklet is aimed to improve descriptive writing. In many 11 plus exams, there is a choice of creative writing tasks - one of these is a response to a picture. A picture of a train station is provided, along with a model response. Students are then guided through a number of exercises to help them read and comprehend the description. A list of words associated with trains is provided. Students have to write the syllables in different colours to aid memory. Dyslexic students struggle to read due to difficulty processing sounds. Often they have visual strengths which can be used to aid memory. This booklet utilises this strength by using a colour method to learn to spell and read words. To further enhance reading fluency, a list of phrases from the model text is provided and a timed activity in which students record the time taken to read the text, along with errors made. Prior to reading, students learn the different sentence openers that are used to write an engaging descriptive piece. Finally, students complete their own independent, writing task about another train station picture. This is a useful assessment to see how many successful features are used in their own writing. A further planning booklet and rubric for marking descriptive writing is provided.

This comprehensive, GCSE, English Literature, teaching resource focuses on Stave Five of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. It includes various engaging activities designed to deepen students’ understanding of character analysis, themes, and narrative elements in the novella. It is particularly suitable for students who struggle with comprehension. Summary Activity: Students look at whether a statement is TRUE OR FALSE after reading a summary of Stave Five, reinforcing key plot points and character introductions. This exercise encourages comprehension and retention of the text. Character Descriptions: A list of adjectives allows students to identify and select characteristics that apply to Ebenezer Scrooge during Stave Five. An extension task requires students to create sentences using these adjectives, promoting vocabulary development and critical thinking. Character Reflections: A thought-expressing activity allows students to explore the thoughts of the child who buys a turkey for Scrooge. Diary Entry: Students take on the role of Scrooge and write a letter to his nephew Fred. Topic Sentences: Students create topic sentences that highlight different portrayals of Scrooge, strengthening their ability to write cohesive paragraphs. Comprehension: A comprehension is provided to test understanding of Stave Five. Play Script: This activity involves writing and performing a play script of Stave Five. Extension Activity: A key quotation activity is provided. This resource is perfect for educators looking to enhance their lessons on A Christmas Carol, providing a variety of activities that cater to different learning styles and promote a deeper understanding of the text.

This comprehensive, GCSE, English Literature, teaching resource focuses on Stave Four of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. It includes various engaging activities designed to deepen students’ understanding of character analysis, themes, and narrative elements in the novella. It is particularly suitable for students who struggle with comprehension. Summary Activity: Students look at whether a statement is TRUE OR FALSE after reading a summary of Stave Four, reinforcing key plot points and character introductions. This exercise encourages comprehension and retention of the text. Character Descriptions: A list of adjectives allows students to identify and select characteristics that apply to Ebenezer Scrooge during Stave Four. An extension task requires students to create sentences using these adjectives, promoting vocabulary development and critical thinking. Character Reflections: A thought-expressing activity allows students to explore the thoughts of one of the gentleman who sells Scrooge’s items, highlighting the disdain with which Scrooge was viewed. Diary Entry: Students take on the role of Scrooge and write a diary entry reflecting on his journey, providing insights into his character. Topic Sentences: Students create topic sentences that highlight different portrayals of Scrooge, strengthening their ability to write cohesive paragraphs. Quiz: A quiz is provided to test understanding of Stave Four. Conscience Alley: This activity helps understand the regret and terror of Scrooge during this key Stave. Extension Activity: A crossword puzzle is provided to deepen students’ understanding of this stave. This resource is perfect for educators looking to enhance their lessons on A Christmas Carol, providing a variety of activities that cater to different learning styles and promote a deeper understanding of the text.

This comprehensive teaching resource focuses on Stave Three of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol - a set text for GCSE, English Literature. It includes various engaging activities designed to deepen students’ understanding of character analysis, themes, and narrative elements in the novella. It is particularly suitable for students who struggle with comprehension. The following are included - Summary Activity: Students look at whether a statement is TRUE OR FALSE after reading a summary of Stave Three, reinforcing key plot points and character introductions. This exercise encourages comprehension and retention of the text. Character Descriptions: A list of adjectives allows students to identify and select characteristics that apply to Ebenezer Scrooge during Stave Three. An extension task requires students to create sentences using these adjectives, promoting vocabulary development and critical thinking. Character Reflections: A thought-expressing activity allows students to explore the thoughts of Tiny Tim highlighting the issue of poverty in Victorian society. Diary Entry: Students take on the role of Scrooge and write a diary entry reflecting on his journey, providing insights into his character and while practicing narrative writing skills. Topic Sentences: Students create topic sentences that highlight different portrayals of Scrooge, strengthening their ability to write cohesive paragraphs. Quiz: A quiz is provided to test understanding of Stave Three. Conscience Alley: This activity helps understand the transformation of Scrooge during this key Stave. Extension Activity: A PEEL paragraph is provided about the importance of Stave Three in the novella. This resource is perfect for educators looking to enhance their lessons on A Christmas Carol, providing a variety of activities that cater to different learning styles and promote a deeper understanding of the text.

Ideal for student’s with additional needs or for those who struggle to structure their ideas, this Inspector Calls, GCSE, English Literature unit supports teaching essay skills. The pack provides an essay question about the experiences of women in the play. It provides useful quotations and a scaffold to write an essay. I have used the scaffold to jointly construct an essay with the student and have found their confidence and skills improve as a result. A model essay is provided based on the scaffold which can be used to demonstrate the features of a successful response. Also included, is a multiple choice quiz on the role of women in the play. It serves as an excellent starter activity to introduce this topic. This unit will ensure those students with additional needs are supported in writing successful essays!

The Practice Paper for GCSE English Language ,Paper Two (Lighthouses) offers comprehensive support for teachers following the AQA curriculum. Here’s an overview of its content and its usefulness in supporting students in understanding how to respond to the different questions: Reading Section: The paper contains two rich, contrasting texts on visiting a lighthouse — one contemporary and the other from the 1880s. Students are tasked with summarizing differences, analyzing language, and comparing perspectives across both texts. This structure mirrors AQA exam questions, enhancing students’ exam readiness. Writing Section: The second part requires students to compose an argumentative essay about preserving our beaches, allowing them to practice argumentative writing and structuring arguments effectively. Marking Support: The model answers act as exemplars, illustrating what successful responses should look like. These provide an opportunity to look closely at the language features and the structure of successful reading responses.There is also a guidance section which teachers can share with students for writing. For students with additional difficulties, a colour coded activity is given with words used from the model writing response. A list of key phrases is also provided to read and improve fluency. This paper will be invaluable for AQA teachers, offering realistic practice and clear guidance aligned with curriculum expectations.

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.

This 11 Plus Examination pack contains a practice reading paper, a spelling test and a synonym/antonym booklet. It is designed to support students with additional needs who struggle to decode words which affects their reading fluency and spelling. The practice reading test has a Great Expectations extract along with multiple choice questions typical of many 11 Plus assessments. An answer key is provided. It includes the following assessment areas: Basic Comprehension and Recall Vocabulary and Word Meaning Inference and Interpretation Grammar and Language Awareness Interpretive Figurative Language Author’s Purpose and Tone Contextual Knowledge and Critical Thinking The spelling pack supports students with additional needs by providing a colour code activity to memorise the words before attempting to spell them. After they complete this activity, there is a spelling test which involves selecting the misspelt word and writing the correct spelling. The Synonyms/Antonyms booklet provides a list of common adjectives used to describe setting and behaviour. These words are grouped into categories. There is also a colour code section to learn the spelling of these words. The pack will support students studying the 11 Plus exam and help the succeed in the English paper.

This 11 Plus Unit contains a reading practice paper, reading fluency support, a writing picture prompt, plan and model answer. It is designed for students who struggle with reading fluency, spelling and structure. The reading practice paper has a section in which the student learns to pronounce targeted vocabulary and read specific phrases/sentences taken from the text. It involves copying syllabified words in different colours to aid visual memory. After reading the Extract - taken from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde - practice exam questions are provided. The extracts are often taken from novels/novellas/short stories which are challenging to read and the pre-reading tasks should help students access the content of the extract. The writing section contains a picture prompt, model response and planning rubric. The picture prompt is one of the options in the creative writing section of the paper. By familiarising themselves with the style of writing required, students gain confidence in writing their own description. A colour code spelling activity is provided to practice spelling key words from the descriptive model response. The unit provides materials to provide inclusive support for dyslexic students and enable them to make progress!

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!

This comprehensive activity booklet is designed to help GCSE, English Literature teachers deepen students’ understanding of A Christmas Carol by focusing on the pivotal events and character development in Stave 2. Structured to support critical analysis and empathy-building, this resource enhances students’ comprehension, analytical skills, and ability to express nuanced responses. Why Choose This Booklet? Targeted Learning Objectives: Each activity aligns with key, GCSE outcomes, ensuring students gain a solid grasp of Dickens’s themes, characterisation, and stylistic choices. Flexible Structure: Activities can be tailored for both individual work and collaborative group tasks, providing flexibility in the classroom and catering to various learning styles. Engaging Format: The booklet uses a mix of comprehension exercises, role-play, creative writing, and structured analytical tasks that help students immerse themselves in the text, making Dickens’s work accessible and relatable. Exam Skills Focus: Built-in exercises sharpen skills needed for GCSE success, such as writing effective topic sentences, quoting accurately, and interpreting symbolism. What’s Inside? Comprehension and Summary Activities: Students gain a clear understanding of the plot and thematic elements through gap-fills and targeted summaries. Character Analysis Exercises: Through descriptive activities and reflective writing, students analyse Scrooge’s journey, emotions, and memories with increasing depth. Empathy and Perspective Tasks: Activities such as diary entries from Scrooge’s point of view and reflective monologues from Belle’s perspective allow students to step into the characters’ shoes. Creative Engagement: Freeze frame and hot seating tasks provide interactive ways for students to explore character relationships and interpret Dickens’s portrayal of Scrooge’s emotional evolution. GCSE-Style Analytical Writing: Clear guidance on writing topic sentences and analysing textual details helps students develop responses that meet exam board standards. Ideal for GCSE Teachers Who Want to: Ensure students connect with the emotional core of A Christmas Carol. Facilitate in-depth discussions on character transformation and moral themes. Prepare students for higher-order exam questions with targeted analytical practice. This booklet provides a structured, engaging pathway for students to fully explore Stave 2, equipping them with critical skills for GCSE English Literature.

This comprehensive Vocabulary Development Resource is designed specifically for students with additional needs, such as dyslexia. This engaging booklet focuses on enhancing targeted vocabulary in key areas essential for success in the verbal reasoning section of the 11 Plus examinations. The resource contains the following features - Targeted Learning: Each word has been carefully selected to meet the specific demands of the 11 Plus exams, ensuring that students are well-prepared and confident in their vocabulary skills. Visual Memory Aids: To support visual learners, words are colour-coded, making them easier to remember. This technique not only aids in memorization but also promotes better reading fluency and spelling. Interactive Practice: Students are encouraged to write each word three times in its corresponding colour, reinforcing their learning through repetition. After a short break, they will test their retention, fostering independent learning and self-assessment Clear Definitions and Examples: Each vocabulary word is accompanied by a simple definition and an illustrative example, helping students grasp the meaning and context. The resource also encourages discussion, allowing students to explain each word before tackling gap-fill activities. Engaging Activities: The resource includes gap-fill exercises that not only reinforce vocabulary but also enhance comprehension skills, preparing students for the challenges of the 11 Plus exams. This resource is ideal for teachers, tutors, and parents who support students with additional needs. It provides a structured and supportive approach to vocabulary development, catering to diverse learning styles and ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed. The colour-coded, visual memory aid can be utilised to support the learning of further words. A Vocabulary List is provided to support this. Investing in this Vocabulary Development Resource will increase the confidence of students with additional needs and prepare them for their 11 Plus examination!

These writing frames provide structured support for GCSE, English Literature students responding to extracts from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, focusing on key themes and character dynamics. Designed with accessibility in mind, the frames encourage deeper engagement with the text while helping students articulate their thoughts clearly. Themes and Characters Explored Fate: Students will explore how fate influences the characters and their decisions. The writing frame guides them to analyze key quotes, such as Romeo’s reflections on fate, and encourages them to connect these thoughts to the broader implications of fate throughout the play. Conflict: The second writing frame focuses on the intense conflicts between characters, particularly Tybalt, Mercutio, and Romeo. Students will examine the language used in the extract and how it reflects the escalating tension between the feuding families, as well as the personal conflicts that arise. Love as a Transformative Force: The final theme centers on the transformative power of love as experienced by Romeo and Juliet. Students will analyze how their love alters their identities and decisions, and reflect on its consequences within the tragic narrative. Structure of the Frames Each writing frame consists of: A GCSE, style extract and question: A question and extract is provided An Introduction: A brief explanation of the theme, helping students to set the context for their analysis. Extract Analysis: Prompts guiding students to examine specific lines and phrases, allowing them to explore character emotions and thematic elements. Paragraph Development: Suggestions for developing arguments through structured paragraphs, reinforcing the importance of textual evidence and cohesive reasoning. Conclusion: A space for summarizing insights and connecting the analysis back to the overarching themes of the play. A model essay which uses the frames is also provided. Along with the writing frames and model answers, there is also a summary of the play to help familiarise students with the key events! These frames aim to foster independent thinking and enhance comprehension, making Shakespeare’s classic play more accessible and engaging for students with additional needs. By breaking down complex themes and character interactions, students can develop a more nuanced understanding of Romeo and Juliet and improve their writing skills in preparation for their GCSE English Literature assessments.

This dyslexia friendly, functional skills writing workbook includes a structured approach to improve writing by using model answers, questionnaires, plans and colour-coded spelling of key words. The questions are focused on improving a park and reviewing a visit to an amusement park. Each section begins with typical writing questions on the Functional Skills (AQA) Paper. To engage students, questionnaires and discussion questions are provided to help students develop their ideas. This will also support the speaking and listening element of the exam. There are colour coded words to aid the spelling and reading of key words related to the questions. This is aimed to support students with additional needs and has proved an effective way to support dyslexics due to the visual elements involved. There are two model answers - one aimed at Level One and another at Level Two. This is provided to differentiate for those who show progress in their writing. A scheme accompanies this unit and provides additional ideas to support teaching. This is an invaluable resource to deliver the writing element of the Functional Skills exam.

This comprehensive teaching resource focuses on Stave One of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. It includes various engaging activities designed to deepen students’ understanding of character analysis, themes, and narrative elements in the novella. It is suitable for students who struggle with comprehension. The unit contains - Summary Activity: Students fill in the gaps in a summary of Stave One, reinforcing key plot points and character introductions. This exercise encourages comprehension and retention of the text. Character Descriptions: A list of adjectives allows students to identify and select characteristics that apply to Ebenezer Scrooge at the beginning of the story. An extension task requires students to create sentences using these adjectives, promoting vocabulary development and critical thinking. Letter Writing: In a creative writing exercise, students imagine they are Scrooge and write a letter to their doctor after witnessing the ghostly door knocker. This task enhances empathy and perspective-taking. Character Reflections: A thought-expressing activity allows students to explore the mind of a charity worker after encountering Scrooge, fostering understanding of social themes in the text. Diary Entry: Students take on the role of Bob Cratchit and write a diary entry reflecting on his day, providing insights into his character and family dynamics while practicing narrative writing skills. True/False Comprehension: A set of comprehension questions based on the end of Stave One tests students’ understanding of key events and themes, reinforcing critical reading skills. Topic Sentences: Students create topic sentences that highlight different portrayals of Scrooge, strengthening their ability to write cohesive paragraphs. Character Matching: This matching exercise identifies character actions and traits, ensuring students can recognize and articulate key characteristics of Fred, Scrooge, Marley, and Bob Cratchit. Quotation, Memory Aid: A colour code system to remember key quotations. This resource is perfect for educators looking to enhance their lessons on A Christmas Carol, providing a variety of activities that cater to different learning styles and promote a deeper understanding of the text.

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!

This Functional Skills, English (Level Two), Practice Paper is based on the City and Guilds format. Resources are provided to support students with additional needs access its content. The practice paper (reading) is based on the theme of the environment and contains online newspaper/web page articles. The questions are similar in style to the functional skills examination. The writing paper has two questions with accompanying model answers. Two further assessment questions are provided with plans. Along with the Practice Paper and Marking Scheme, a list of words divided into syllables is provided. These should be copied using different colours to aid visual memory. This will help the students memorise the words and read them fluently. A list of key phrases is also given to read prior to the whole texts. In the writing section, key phrases from the model answers are listed for students to familiarise themselves with the content. This resources offers invaluable support for students with additional needs such as dyslexia and will help them to access the exam style/content.

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!

Unlock a deeper understanding of A Christmas Carol with these comprehensive GCSE, English Literature resources, specifically designed to enhance exam success. The writing frames are particularly useful for students with additional needs and the model answers help struggling students enhance their responses. Tailored for students aiming to progress in their GCSE Literature exam, these materials cover key themes, character analysis, and essay structures, focusing on pivotal topics such as death, isolation, and poverty. With clear writing frames and model essays, students will develop their skills in literary analysis, critical thinking, and providing textual evidence - all essential for top marks. The model answer section contains the extracts taken from the Writing Frame booklet and accompanying model response. To help students, a list of key terms and vocabulary is provided which they can highlight in the essay. Perfect for revision and classroom use, these resources provide a structured approach to Dickens’ novella, ensuring students feel confident tackling exam questions with precision and insight. Whether it’s understanding Scrooge’s transformation or exploring how Dickens critiques Victorian society, this pack empowers learners to navigate complex themes and improve their assessments.