This GCSE English Literature resource offers a comprehensive analysis of the theme of isolation in A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens and includes an AQA practice exam question which focuses on the theme of isolation, along with a model answer.
Practice Question and Extract: The extract is taken from Stave 2 where Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past. It portrays the symbolic isolation of Scrooge through the description of his room and situation.
Model Answer: A detailed response to the exam question, discussing Scrooge’s isolation both in the extract and throughout the novel. This includes:
Analysis of the extract’s language, highlighting Scrooge’s physical and emotional isolation.
Exploration of isolation in the broader context of the novel, emphasizing how Scrooge’s materialism contributes to his loneliness.
A conclusion that connects isolation with Victorian social values and the importance of community.
Indicative Content: Provides teachers with clear criteria to assess student responses.
Along with this resource, a picture sequence activity is also provided. This can be used to help students remember the main events which occur at the beginning of Stave 2.
This resource is designed to show students how to respond to an AQA, English Literature question and familiarising them with the theme of isolation.
Enhance students understanding of Charles Dickens’ timeless novella A Christmas Carol with this comprehensive resource, focusing on the role of the supernatural. This study guide is designed to support GCSE, English Literature students in exploring key themes, character analysis, and Dickens’ use of vivid imagery and symbolism.
Key Features:
Extract and Question: Includes two questions and extracts.
Model Answers and Phrases: Step-by-step guidance and exemplar responses help students develop insightful answers, using evaluative language and subject-specific terminology. A list of phrases taken from the model answer is provided for students to familiarise themselves with the language used in a literary essay.
Themes and Symbolism: Detailed exploration of the supernatural elements in each stave, including the moral and societal messages conveyed by the ghosts.
Critical Questions: Thought-provoking questions for every supernatural event in each stave, encouraging deeper engagement with the themes, such as social inequality, reflection, and transformation.
This resource equips students with the skills to analyse Dickens’ narrative techniques and effectively address exam questions, making it an essential tool for GCSE success.
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.
Ideal for preparation for the WJEC, Eduqas Exam Series - English Language, the pack contains a practice paper for each component along with extensive model responses and marking rubrics.
The Component One pack contains a historical reading text with accompanying questions. Students can compare their responses with the model answers provided and teachers can draw attention to successful features in these. The writing section contains four model texts which students can use alongside the marking rubric.
The Component Two section follows a similar structure. The reading practice paper has two extracts and accompanying questions. There is a practice writing paper. All of these are accompanied with model responses and rubrics.
The bundle contains six writing models and model responses for every reading question. It is an ideal resource to prepare for the resit exam in November or the Summer series.
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!
This Functional Skills Level 1/2 Writing and Level 2 Reading and Writing pack contains resources designed to assist students, particularly those with dyslexia, in improving their reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.
The 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.
The Level 2 Pack contains Writing model answers with grammar, vocabulary and spelling activities aimed to support struggling students. The reading section is accompanied by a graphic organiser and vocabulary organiser.
These Functional Skills materials provide structured, step-by-step approaches to reading and writing, which are crucial for dyslexic students or students with additional needs. By breaking down complex tasks into manageable steps and using visual aids, these resources help students build confidence and competence in their literacy skills. The focus on organization, clear instructions, and practice exercises make these tools especially effective for supporting students with dyslexia in achieving academic success.
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.
Aimed to support GCSE (AQA), English Language students in mastering Paper One, this bundle provides everything you need to teach this unit!
Full of practice papers, model answers and guidance, the bundle guides students through the skills needed to succeed.
The extracts are typical of the genres used in the examination and the practice papers follow the same structure as the AQA, examination.
For the writing section there are pictures with model answers and guidance so that students can understand how to write descriptive. The units have guidance on how to achieve success in this type of writing. There are also numerous narratives that demonstrate how to structure and write an engaging story.
There are extensive sets of practice papers, sets of model answers and guidance that will support teaching this unit throughout the academic year!
Each unit is accompanied with information booklets on various topics such as evaluating language and creative writing features to reinforce the practice paper and other units.
This dyslexia friendly, Year 6 SATS resource is designed to help students with additional needs familiarise themselves with the SATS Reading Paper. It contains three texts along with activities to help students read and understand the type of texts they will encounter in the exam.
Key Features:
Spelling and Vocabulary Development: Students will learn to spell complex words through a syllable-based color-coding system, making challenging vocabulary accessible and memorable. This approach not only improves spelling but also boosts pronunciation and fluency.
Meaning Exploration: Each text is accompanied by a vocabulary section, encouraging students to tick unfamiliar words and engage in dictionary skills or discussions with peers and adults. This deepens their understanding of language and fosters a love for words.
Fluency Practice: With timed reading exercises, students can track their reading speed and accuracy, promoting fluency and confidence. Multiple readings encourage improvement, allowing students to see their progress over time.
Engaging Texts: Featuring three captivating extracts - The Majestic Blue Whale, Against the Ramp, and Whispers of the Hive - students will be immersed in diverse topics that inspire curiosity and discussion. These texts are designed to resonate with students, sparking their imagination and enhancing comprehension skills.
SATS Style Questions: Prepare your students for assessments with shorter questions that mimic the SATS format. Students can collaborate in pairs to tackle comprehension questions, reinforcing their understanding while building teamwork skills.
An additional SATS tips text is provided to share with the students prior to the exam.
Equip your students with the tools they need to excel in reading while fostering a passion for literature. Our resource is not just a tool; it’s a pathway to building lifelong learners who are confident in their reading abilities.
This comprehensive resource is designed for teachers preparing Year 10 and 11 students for the AQA, GCSE English Language Paper One - Reading. Tailored specifically to support GCSE, English Language students with dyslexia, it includes a full practice paper (reading section) alongside engaging, structured lesson plans. The lessons focus on improving reading fluency, comprehension, and analytical writing skills, helping students build confidence in approaching the exam.
What’s Included:
Dyslexia-Friendly Practice Paper: The practice paper features clear, accessible text with vocabulary support, ensuring that students of all abilities can engage with the material.
Fluency and Vocabulary Exercises: Dedicated sections to help students break down difficult words and phrases, improving their reading speed and understanding.
Model Answers and Mark Scheme: Clear, structured model responses and a detailed mark scheme guide students through the key assessment objectives.
Detailed Lesson Plans: These plans cover reading fluency, vocabulary, text analysis, structural features, and thematic response, complete with student guidance and step-by-step activities.
This resource is ideal for teachers looking to provide targeted exam preparation in a way that is both accessible and effective for all learners, including those with dyslexia. With engaging tasks and practical guidance, it ensures that students with additional needs are well-prepared for the demands of the GCSE, English Language, Paper One: Reading!
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 includes three unique booklets tailored for dyslexic students who are studying An Inspector Calls for GCSE, specifically focusing on the character of Arthur Birling. Each booklet integrates visual learning techniques and structured paragraph frameworks to support reading comprehension, spelling, and critical writing. Here is an outline of what each booklet offers:
Colour-Code Booklet
Focused on Arthur Birling, this booklet uses color-coding to help dyslexic students with spelling and memorization. Each key adjective, describing Birling’s complex character traits (e.g.,arrogant, pompous), is color-coded by syllable or spelling pattern, enhancing students’ recall through visual association. Activities include reading and rewriting each word using colours, reinforcing spelling and comprehension skills.
Students fill in missing adjectives to complete sentences, solidifying their vocabulary and understanding of Birling’s character. Designed to improve memory through repetition, this booklet strengthens both comprehension and spelling retention.
PEEL Paragraph Writing Guide
This guide emphasizes the PEEL (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link) structure to help students articulate the characterisation of Birling throughout An Inspector Calls. Example paragraphs and sentence starters are provided to model how Birling displays a capitalistic and arrogant mindset. This format supports dyslexic students in structuring their responses effectively, offering a clear, repeatable method for GCSE-level analysis.
Reading Activity Booklet
This reading booklet complements the PEEL paragraph activity by summarising the role of Birling in the play. Students have to read captions and paragraphs fluently. A table is provided to time the student and record errors.
These booklets, used together, provide a comprehensive toolkit that builds memory, supports structured writing, and enhances understanding of character analysis, making them invaluable resources for teachers of dyslexic GCSE students.
These booklets provide a scaffolded approach to teaching A Christmas Carol Stave One, with a focus on making the material accessible and engaging for ESL and SEN students. The resources include:
Stave One Summary and PEEL Activities
-A clear and simplified summary of Stave One, broken into manageable sections.
-Sentence openers to support students in constructing their understanding of the text.
-A selection of key quotations for sequencing and comprehension activities.
-Guided PEEL (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link) paragraph writing exercises, with examples and prompts to help students analyze Scrooge’s character effectively.
Picture Prompts and Visual Descriptions
-Illustrated scenes and character images from Stave One, designed to promote visual learning.
-Activities include labeling, descriptive sentence writing, and imaginative responses based on the pictures, encouraging creative engagement with the text.
Character and Scene Analysis with Questions*
-Focused questions on key figures like Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Fred, and Marley to develop comprehension and empathy.
-Students are guided to describe appearances, feelings, and relationships, enabling a deeper connection to the story.
Why This Resource?
For ESL Students: The structured activities, visual aids, and simplified language make the material approachable for learners with varying levels of English proficiency.
For SEN Students: The focus on visual and structured learning supports comprehension and engagement.
This comprehensive GCSE, English Literature pack is designed to support students of middle to low ability in mastering Charles Dickens’ classic novella, ensuring success in their exams. Whether you are looking for in-depth analysis, revision materials, or creative exercises, this bundle has it all. It is perfect for both classroom use and independent study, offering a structured, engaging approach to the text.
The first pack focuses on unlocking a deeper understanding of A Christmas Carol through model answers, writing frames, and key vocabulary. It is especially beneficial for students with additional needs, providing a structured approach to essay writing and exam preparation. Students will be able to explore critical themes like death, isolation, and poverty while sharpening their skills in literary analysis, textual evidence, and essay structuring. This resource ensures that learners build the confidence needed to tackle exam questions with ease.
The second pack offers a detailed breakdown of each stave in the novella, with fifteen carefully selected extracts accompanied by comprehension questions, language analysis, and critical thinking prompts. These activities are designed to help students of all levels understand Dickens’ use of language and narrative perspective. The resource is ideal for revision, self-study, or boosting classroom discussions, providing an interactive and thought-provoking approach to the novella’s major themes and characters.
The third pack is perfect for students who learn best through hands-on activities, as it includes a drama version of key moments from each stave. This play version helps bring A Christmas Carol to life, allowing students to engage with the text in a dynamic and memorable way. Alongside this, the study guide and vocabulary pack offer a detailed examination of key themes, characters, and quotations, ensuring that even the most complex aspects of the novella are accessible to all learners.
Overall, this bundle is an essential toolkit for GCSE English Literature students studying A Christmas Carol. It provides a structured, supportive, and creative way to explore the novella, helping students to unlock their potential and achieve top marks in their exams.
This Christmas Quiz is aimed at GCSE, English Literature students studying the novella, A Christmas Carol. It includes a Key Quotation Quiz, A general A Christmas Carol Quiz and an additional word search.
The key quotation quiz involves identifying the person who said the quotation in each stave of the novella. The student has to achieve five in a row, one from each Stave, to achieve redemption. A board and tokens is provided.
The general quiz includes easy - medium -difficult questions. The first to collect 15 marks wins. There are a variety of question types such as true - false, multiple choice and gap fill.
An additional key themes word search is provided.
All quizzes have answers provided.
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.
This AQA, English Language resource focuses on the text structure question (Q3)found in Paper One. It provides explanation texts to cover subject specific terminology such as focus, flashback, foreshadowing etc, along with quizzes and comprehension activities.
It contains texts, model responses and detailed mark schemes to help students understand how to write a reading response answer for this question. The texts are broken down into paragraph sections to enable a step by step approach.
The explanation texts to explain subject terminology are followed by comprehension tasks to ensure understanding of the terms and there are quizzes to further embed the definitions.
A separate unit is devoted to flashback with a text and an AQA style question.
The unit has proved successful in providing students with the knowledge and language needed to successfully respond to what can be a challenging part of the reading paper!
It is suitable for GCSE, English Language students who struggle to express their ideas using the correct terminology and structure and will be an excellent revision programme in the run up to the exams.
This resource contains a storyboard of the main events that occur in Stave Three of the novella.
You can use the storyboard to recap the main events or to write a descriptive summary. This summary is useful to contextualise key quotations.
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!
This Year 3 persuasive writing resource includes a key word spelling activity, a questionnaire, a model essay and plan. It is ideal to use as part of a KS2 writing lesson.
The model essay is a response to a persuasive task in which the reader has to persuade a head teacher about the importance of having junk food on the school menu.
There is also an innovative spelling activity to help dyslexic students and a plan to help students write their own response.
This resource is an excellent way to show students how to plan and write a persuasive essay!
