This Paper 2, Question 5 (AQA), English Language resource contains a comprehensive list of writing viewpoint and perspective topics, 13 sample essays and a marking rubric . It provides lots of discussion questions on a wide range of topics that are often tested in the GCSE, English Language exam paper. The Persuasive Topics booklet is full of discussion question aimed to deepen understanding of controversial topics such as Fast Food and Advertising, Lowering the Age of Voting, Social Media Use and many others. It is an 80 page booklet packed with informative content, including the Pros and Cons of each topic and useful questions. The Model Essay booklet contains 13 sample essays on a range of controversial issues which can be analysed and discussed using the Marking Rubric. The Marking Rubric is a generic scheme which identifies the features of an effective introduction, main body and conclusion. The Unit is an invaluable resource to deliver sessions on Writer’s Viewpoints and Perspectives as well as offering a handy revision guide!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

This free lesson uses a football story to engage KS2 and KS3 students about persuasive writing. It is also suitable for lower ability SEN and ESL students at GCSE level. The story is about a footballer who adopts a pet dog. It outlines the benefits he receives from the relationship with his beloved pet. After a story there is a comprehension activity. Finally, there is a persuasive, writing activity about adopting a pet and a checklist for marking.

Ideal for preparation for GCSE English Language, AQA - Paper 2, Q4, this unit has two extracts, an exam question based on Q4 and a marking rubric. The rubric focuses on the use of narrative voice and tone to convey a message. The two texts are based on ‘Litter Picking’ - one from Victorian times and one modern. Having used the resource with my students, it has been successful and exploring the use of narrative voice.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

This GCSE persuasive writing resource includes key word spelling activities, questionnaires, two model essays a plan . It is ideal to use as part of KS3 and GCSE English Language lessons. The model essays are a response to a persuasive task in which the reader has to persuade a headteacher about the inportance of contact sports and having junk food on the school menu. There are two model answers to answer each of the GCSE, writing questions. There is also an innovative spelling activity to help dyslexic students and a plan to help students write their own response. As well as all this, there are two lesson plans if you want to deliver the sessions in school. This resource is an excellent way to show students how to plan and write a GCSE persuasive essay!

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.

Based on the GCSE, English Language, AQA Paper 1, Questions 2, 3 and 5, this unit supports students through model answers and suggested responses. The key GCSE, English Language reading text is from the Sci-Fi genre and the writing questions also cover this text type. The unit is split into a reading and a writing section. The reading component contains a key reading text, a vocabulary task to aid understanding and suggested responses to questions 2 and 3. The second section contains a picture prompt question and a story writing task. A model response to each of these writing questions is also provided. There are two plans to help student structure their own writing responses. The unit helps students who struggle to understand the language they need to use for a reading response and for writing descriptively. It is ideal for teachers, SENDCOs and teaching assistants. The unit would also be ideal for a revision session for Paper 1.