Why do all students find studying so boring?

This resource has been used in many classes and has enabled both E.A.L (English an Additional Language) and SEN students understand key features of figurative language. These are so important and are introduced and explained in a clear way. The resource is differentiated so that difficult concepts i.e. metaphors are introduced in a simple way. This resource is very easy to follow and has a useful self evaluation sheet at the end.

A popular Aesop fable that has been effectively differentiated so that the students’ will be able to read the story and confidently answer the different type of exercises in this worksheet.

An interesting lesson about why we yawn. Designed to improve thinking and speaking skills of students.

Designed for IB Language B but also can be used for GCSE & IGCSE English Language

A systematic explanation of the Bard’s most famous sonnet. Sonnet 18 by William Shakespeare clearly explained from first principles. Widely acclaimed as the greatest poem in the English language, Sonnet 18 has to be carefully explained if students are to fully appreciate and understand the Bard’s literary genius. This lesson also can be viewed at: https://studio.youtube.com/video/H6cv377Qdq8/edit

A very clear and simple summary of Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’. This video is guaranteed to enable students understand the plot & timing of events of the play. Suitable for all age groups.

A look at everyday objects and their amazing origins. Designed for IB English B and works very well as an Oral Assessment

The Five Pillars of Islam is aimed at secondary students and gives a clear understanding of the basic principles of Islam. This resource also has exercises attached, as well as a self-assessment form, for the students to complete once they have studied this unit.

The importance of life after death in Islam

'The Prophet Mohammed (pbuh)' is a lesson that aims to explain simply the supreme importance of the prophet for Muslims. This resource also has questions attached.

A effectively differentiated lessons that introduces facts and opinions to EAL students

A look at laughter and what makes us laugh. This English lesson is aimed for high school students who can discuss the reading passage and connect it with their own experiences. The lesson gives the students ample opportunity to listen and speak as well as read and write.

As well as activating an interesting discussion this resource focuses on the inference skills required for the Reading Paper

Singlish: Broken English or Standard Singaporean English? A complete unit of work with model answers. Can be used for both Higher Level & Standard Level.

This simplified and abridged version of ‘Romeo & Juliet’ is guaranteed to enable students understand the play. It is been successfully used in the UK and in international schools for 15 years. This is a complete unit of work and the students will understand: • The important themes of the play • The leading characters how they change • The historical context of the play • The sequence of events that occur in the play and • Original and important quotes clearly explained This is a perfectly differentiated text that ensures that all (i.e. EAL/SEND and low ability) students’ are fully included in the learning process. The extended writing tasks at the end of each unit can be used as an assessment piece.

The Golden Egg is an excellent lesson that aims to make the students not only acquire basic literary but also encourage high order thinking skills.

A simple grammar lessons clearly explains the First Second and Third Person pronoun

The context and background of J B Priestley’s ‘An Inspector Calls’ is explained. This is aimed for GCSE students who are working towards Level 4. It is also very suitable for SEN/EAL students For a version that is aimed at students working at Level 5 to Level 9 please use the following link: https://youtu.be/duVnJAGyOCU

This lesson analyses* dramatic irony* in Priestley’s classic play An Inspector Calls. It has been designed exclusively for students working towards Level 4 GCSE Literature