Aimed at students who struggle to write coherent reading response answers, this unit contains an extract, a 20 mark question, typically found on Paper One, a reading response scaffold and a model answer. The sample text is based on a problematic relationship between a mother and her daughter, followed by a typical question four prompt about who the reader feels sympathy for - the mother or daughter. This question is very challenging for students with additional needs. The scaffold will help students structure a response and learn the way to begin sentences and analyse phrases. A model response based on the scaffold follows. Students can discuss the successful features of an essay. The unit also contains a glossary of evaluative words used in the model response with examples in use. These resources will help students with additional needs respond to Paper 1, Question 4!

This GCSE, A Christmas Carol contains an extended extract taken from the moment Scrooge meets the Ghost of Christmas Past. Numerous comprehension activities support an understanding of the text to help students with additional needs. The booklet begins with a ‘connect’ activity with questions that help students make links to the content of the extract from their own experience. A listening section is provided in which the students fill in missing words from the extract as they hear it being read. After reading the extract, there are a variety of comprehension activities and quizzes to support understanding. The booklet ends with a typical GCSE English literature question about suspense along with a PEEL paragraph example. An additional booklet contains a summary of Stave 2 activity and quotation work. The booklet is ideal in support students with additional needs to understand Stave 2 of the novella!

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.

This comprehensive guide is designed to help GCSE students excel in both the reading and writing sections of the WJEC - Eduqas, English Language, Component 2 exam. A practice paper is provided based on extracts that focus on the experiences of the theatre - one contemporary and the other Victorian. It provides clear, practical strategies for approaching each type of question, with step-by-step advice and model responses tailored to exam requirements. The guide focuses on key areas such as language analysis, use of subject specific vocabulary, thoughts and feelings, and evaluation and has notes on how the responses meet the assessment objectives. The unit also offers two argumentative/ explanatory prompts along with model responses. These can be shared with students to discuss successful features of the writing. An additional resource is provided to explain how to use PEEL paragraphs to structure ideas. This resource gives students the tools and confidence they need to succeed in both the reading comprehension and writing sections of Component Two.

This GCSE resource pack is designed to support English Literature teachers in exploring the role of Friar Laurence in Romeo and Juliet. It provides detailed, scaffolded guidance to help students analyze key scenes and understand Friar Laurence’s complex character traits, motivations, and his pivotal role in the tragic events. The pack includes: Extract Analysis: A close look at Act 4, Scene 1, where Friar Laurence devises a plan for Juliet, with guided prompts and scaffolded essay structures to help students explore how Shakespeare presents Friar Laurence as well-intentioned but ultimately flawed. Model Essay: A model essay based on the scaffold is provided for students to understand the successful features of a response. Character Adjectives with Examples: A comprehensive list of adjectives describing Friar Laurence (e.g., wise, compassionate, religious, resourceful) with corresponding quotes from the play to illustrate each trait, fostering a deeper understanding of his dual role as a moral guide and a catalyst in the tragedy. This resource is ideal for teachers looking to deepen their students’ analytical skills and understanding of character complexity in Romeo and Juliet. By providing both structured essay frameworks and character insights, it aims to build confidence in tackling character-focused questions in GCSE exams.

Aimed to be used for students studying the WJEC, English Language, GCSE examination, this pack provides a practice paper, marking scheme and guidance and model answers for the writing section. The Welsh exam board follows a unique exam structure and this paper will assist in navigating the questions. The practice paper is based on five texts about walking. The questions are typical in style as those found in the examination. A marking scheme is provided along with some indicative content paragraphs. For the writing questions, two model answers are provided which can be used to discuss successful features. A follow up activity is given in which students discuss the features in terms of the assessment objectives. An additional summarising booklet is included to be used to demonstrate how to approach this question.

This unique resource explores Paper 1, Question 4 of the GCSE, AQA, English Language paper. It contains activities and texts to explore how to write about nuanced emotions in a successful way. The workbook follows a step by step explanation of how to approach this question and provides short extracts questions typical of question 4. An additional booklet explains the word nuanced and associated adjectives such as conflicted, nostalgic and bittersweet. Students then complete activities to test their understanding of this language. To achieve success in question 4, having more complex vocabulary is essential and this booklet will help in this regard. The final booklet provides a list of discussion question designed to support students in reflecting on times they have felt different emotions at once. The pack provides students with resources to improve their language and critical thinking skills necessary to ace Question 4!

This comprehensive guide is designed to help GCSE students excel in both the reading and descriptive writing sections of AQA, English Language Paper 1. It provides clear, practical strategies for approaching each type of question, with step-by-step advice and model responses tailored to exam requirements. Reading Section: Extract and Practice Questions: The extract is taken from a psychological narrative set in the the mid 20th Century. Typical AQA questions are provided to assess comprehension. In-Depth Question Guidance: Detailed advice on how to respond to each question type, from basic information retrieval to deeper analysis and evaluation. Model Answers: Example responses to show students how to structure answers, use subject-specific vocabulary, and apply evaluative language. Exam Skills: Strategies to help students identify key information, understand how to interpret language and structure, and analyze the writer’s techniques effectively. Descriptive Writing Section: Practice questions: A picture prompt and story writing task is provided. Exam-Specific Tips: Tailored advice for AQA, Paper 1. Model Descriptive Paragraphs: High-quality example paragraphs that demonstrate effective use of descriptive techniques and language choices. An additional resource which contains a template on how to respond to Paper 1: Question 4 Perfect For: Teachers seeking comprehensive resources for teaching both reading and descriptive writing skills Students aiming to improve their understanding of reading comprehension and creative writing techniques Tutors looking to support students with exam preparation for AQA, English Language, Paper 1 This guide will help students build confidence in their reading and writing skills, offering structured guidance and practical tools for exam success.

This comprehensive guide is designed to help GCSE students excel in both the reading and descriptive writing sections of AQA, English Language Paper 1. It provides clear, practical strategies for approaching each type of question, with step-by-step advice and model responses tailored to exam requirements. Reading Section: Extract and Practice Questions: The extract is taken from a psychological narrative set in the the mid 20th Century. Typical AQA questions are provided to assess comprehension. In-Depth Question Guidance: Detailed advice on how to respond to each question type, from basic information retrieval to deeper analysis and evaluation. Model Answers: Example responses to show students how to structure answers, use subject-specific vocabulary, and apply evaluative language. Exam Skills: Strategies to help students identify key information, understand how to interpret language and structure, and analyze the writer’s techniques effectively. Descriptive Writing Section: Practice questions: A picture prompt and story writing task is provided. Exam-Specific Tips: Tailored advice for AQA, Paper 1. Model Descriptive Paragraphs: High-quality example paragraphs that demonstrate effective use of descriptive techniques and language choices. An additional resource which contains a template on how to use adjective sentence openers in descriptive or narrative writing is provided. This will help students write engaging, creative writing pieces. Also, there is a selected literary terms word search. Perfect For: Teachers seeking comprehensive resources for teaching both reading and descriptive writing skills Students aiming to improve their understanding of reading comprehension and creative writing techniques Tutors looking to support students with exam preparation for AQA, English Language, Paper 1 This guide will help students build confidence in their reading and writing skills, offering structured guidance and practical tools for exam success.

This comprehensive guide is designed to help GCSE students excel in both the reading and descriptive writing sections of AQA, English Language Paper 1. It provides clear, practical strategies for approaching each type of question, with step-by-step advice and model responses tailored to exam requirements. Reading Section: Extract and Practice Questions: The extract is taken from a psychological narrative set in the 1990s. Typical, AQA questions are provided to assess comprehension. In-Depth Question Guidance: Detailed advice on how to respond to each question type, from basic information retrieval to deeper analysis and evaluation. Model Answers: Example responses to show students how to structure answers, use subject-specific vocabulary, and apply evaluative language. Exam Skills: Strategies to help students identify key information, understand how to interpret language and structure, and analyze the writer’s techniques effectively. Descriptive Writing Section: Practice questions: A picture prompt and story writing task is provided. Exam-Specific Tips: Tailored advice for AQA, Paper 1. Model Descriptive Paragraphs: High-quality example texts that demonstrate effective use of descriptive techniques and language choices. An additional resource which contains a template on how to deepen analysis for the reading paper has been provided. Perfect For: Teachers seeking comprehensive resources for teaching both reading and descriptive writing skills Students aiming to improve their understanding of reading comprehension and creative writing techniques Tutors looking to support students with exam preparation for AQA English Language Paper 1 This guide will help students build confidence in their reading and writing skills, offering structured guidance and practical tools for exam success.

This comprehensive guide is designed to help GCSE students excel in both the reading and descriptive writing sections of AQA, English Language Paper 1. It provides clear, practical strategies for approaching each type of question, with step-by-step advice and model responses tailored to exam requirements. Reading Section: Extract and Practice Questions: The extract is taken from a psychological narrative set in the the early 21st Century. Typical AQA questions are provided to assess comprehension. In-Depth Question Guidance: Detailed advice on how to respond to each question type, from basic information retrieval to deeper analysis and evaluation. Model Answers: Example responses to show students how to structure answers, use subject-specific vocabulary, and apply evaluative language. Exam Skills: Strategies to help students identify key information, understand how to interpret language and structure, and analyze the writer’s techniques effectively. Descriptive Writing Section: Practice questions: A picture prompt and story writing task is provided. Exam-Specific Tips: Tailored advice for AQA Paper 1. Model Descriptive Paragraphs: High-quality example paragraphs that demonstrate effective use of descriptive techniques and language choices.

This comprehensive guide is designed to help GCSE students excel in both the reading and short story writing sections of the WJEC - Eduqas, English Language, Component 1 exam. A practice paper is provided based on a psychological story extract that focuses on the experiences of a mother who has recently separated from her husband. It provides clear, practical strategies for approaching each type of question, with step-by-step advice and model responses tailored to exam requirements. The guide focuses on key areas such as language analysis, mood shifts, thoughts and feelings, and evaluation and has notes on how the responses meet the assessment objectives. The unit also offers four creative short story prompts along with a model response. This can be shared with students to discuss successful features of the writing. An additional resource - a table to make notes to deepen analysis - is included. This resource gives students the tools and confidence they need to succeed in the reading comprehension section.

This booklet is designed to improve the use of verbs for analysing language - it is aimed at GCSE students with additional needs such as dyslexia. Students will leanr how to use verbs such as amplifies, suggests, conveys and connotes to write about an extract or picture prompt. In total twenty-nine verbs are presented which can be used to analyse language and structure. For students who struggle with reading fluency and spelling, it contains an activity to copy the targeted verb using colour coded syllables. This will aid visual memory and help to remember how to write the targeted verbs and use in their writing. This is followed by definitions and examples of each verb used in context. There is a picture prompt and an extract prompt which students have to use to practise their own use of the verbs. Finally, a separate, gap fill activity is provided to deepen their understanding of the verbs and how they can be used. For students with additional needs such as dyslexia, ADHD and autism, targeted and explicit language work is required to help develop academic language use. The booklet will improve students’ use of language to analyse the language used in an extract!

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!

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!

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.

The GCSE, Reading Response, English Language Unit supports students in understanding how to write an extended response to a question on the Reading Section. Dyslexic GCSE, English students have commented that the structure helps them see what they need to do to succeed in this type of question. The texts focus on a difficult relationship between two explorers. It scaffolds students response by providing a Vocabulary Bank to help write the topic sentences, a model answer and a marking rubric for an independent activity. The model essay sentence openers are coloured in blue so students understand the way they need to begin their own sentences. The unit finishes with an independent, reading response unit with a marking rubric. The unit is effective in supporting students who struggle to structure a reading response answer!

This comprehensive resource focuses on the theme of fear in A Christmas Carol, particularly through the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come in Stave 4. It provides an analytical, GCSE, English Literature essay designed to demonstrate high-level critical thinking and essay structure, alongside a simplified version for differentiation. Additionally, a storyboard summary task with a picture prompt is included, engaging students in visualizing the key moments of Stave 4 while reinforcing their understanding of the ghost’s symbolic role. Key Features: Detailed Model Essay -Explores how Dickens conveys fear through imagery, symbolism, and Scrooge’s physical reactions in the extract. -Links the ghost’s portrayal to wider themes in the novella, such as societal critique and personal transformation. -Examines role of fear as a catalyst for change, both for Scrooge and Dickens’s Victorian readers. -Simplified Essay Version (Written in accessible language for students requiring additional support). Storyboard Summary Task Visual activity using picture prompts to help students summarize the key events of Stave 4. Encourages creativity while ensuring comprehension of critical moments, such as Scrooge’s reaction to the ghost and the depiction of his grave.

This unit prepares students for the AQA, GCSE, English Literature, Unseen Poetry Section. It includes poems by Thomas Hardy and Emily Dickinson, an analysis framework, exam question and model PEEL paragraphs. A practice question is also provided. The unit begins with ‘The Darkling Thrush’ by Thomas Hardy. Students complete a table about the features of the poem divided into Subject, Theme, Imagery, Language and Emotion. They then look at a typical question and compare their response to a model paragraph. Students then focus on the comparison with a poem by Emily Dickinson. Two model paragraphs are provided. A practice paper is included for students to practice these skills.

Engage your students with a comprehensive analysis of violence in Macbeth, designed to deepen their understanding of Shakespeare’s language, themes, and character development. It is an ideal resource to prepare students for the GCSE, English Literature, Macbeth question. Two model essays are provided about the portrayal of violence in the play: Version One: A straightforward, student-friendly essay that explores how Shakespeare presents violence in Act 1, Scene 2, and throughout the play. Perfect for mid-level students, this version emphasizes the basics of thesis development, PEEL structure, and integrating evidence. Version Two: A more advanced essay, ideal for higher-achieving students. It offers a nuanced thesis and detailed analysis of Shakespeare’s use of language, imagery, and themes, with connections to ambition, tyranny, and moral decay. Targeted questions on content, structure, language, and style to support critical thinking and essay-writing skills are included to analyse the relevant essay. The questions will encourage students to identify thesis statements, evaluate the use of evidence, and assess how the essays connect ideas from the extract to the wider play. A Picture Sequence Resource is also included focusing on Act 1, Scene 2. It contains a sequence of key images representing the battle scene and Macbeth’s heroic violence, designed to help visual learners. These images are accompanied with questions about the plot. Equip your students with the tools they need to master the theme of violence in Macbeth. Perfect for class activities, homework assignments, or revision sessions!