The worksheet contains an extract, and graded comprehension questions structured from retrieval to evaluation.
The extract is taken from the early 20th century, short story, “The Monkey’s Paw”.
The worksheet is a useful resource to introduce Year 8 students to more complex comprehension tasks.
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 free An Inspector Calls, GCSE resource includes a writing frame based on the essay question ‘How does JB Priestly present the theme of responsibility in the play?’.
It supports students who struggle to structure their ideas by using a structure in which to express their ideas.
This short unit contains a copy of The Eagle by Tennyson, comprehension questions to deepen understanding of poetic devices, an essay writing frame and an analysis table.
Poetry is one of the most challenging aspects of English Literature and the questions/writing frame is designed to help students develop their ideas, deepen understanding of terminology and write an extended response.
The booklet is aimed at students who struggle to learn phonic sounds and read or write these sounds incorrectly within a word, It offers a unique visual approach in which students draw the word so that they can memorise the key spelling pattern.
This particular unit focuses on the long AI sound. After drawing the words, there is a visual sentence activity and an opportunity to write a sentence by using a photographic prompt.
The approach used in the booklet has been very successful in supporting students with dyslexic or other memory based difficulties.
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.
The KS2 English Unit demonstrates how to use interesting sentence openers to write a successful narrative. It is also useful for KS3 and GCSE English students if they have not used the skills.
For students with a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), there is a reading and spelling activity based on key words in the text. Students use colours to aid memory.
The reading section consists of model sentences beginning with a prepositional phrase, an ING verb and a ’ show not tell ’ opening.
Finally, there is an assessment stage where students are required to use these sentence opener types.
The unit has been used to successfuly support students who struggle to write narrative.
A Multi-sensory Spelling Resource for Dyslexic and Autistic Learners
This resource is designed to support dyslexic and autistic students who struggle with phonics-based spelling due to working memory difficulties. Using Dual Coding Theory (Paivio), it combines visual mnemonics with verbal learning to reinforce letter-sound associations in an engaging way.
The free booklet includes:
A Mnemonic Chart linking letters to images/emojis (e.g., A = Apple, B = Bike).
A step-by-step spelling guide for words with the long ‘A’ sound (e.g., play, pain, plane).
A method for using pictures to represent letters, making spelling more accessible.
Space for students to draw their own symbols, reinforcing learning through creativity.
Why It Works!
Helps students visualize words, reducing reliance on phonological processing.
Makes spelling more engaging and memorable through fun associations.
Supports students with dyslexia and autism by playing to their visual strengths.
Perfect for one-to-one support, small group interventions, and whole-class teaching, this resource provides a practical and effective way to improve spelling confidence.
This KS3/4, Punctuation Activity contains two parts. It provides a useful way to assess a student’s understanding of punctuation and is ideal for both KS3 and GCSE, English Language.
The first part provides sentences with out punctuation or capitalisation. The student is required to edit the sentences correctly.
The second part contains a choice of storyboards - the student has to recount the events. The teacher can give a percentage mark for correct punctuation.
With a FREE model, GCSE essay based on Macbeth, Act 2, Scene 1, this is an invaluable resource for GCSE English Literature students and the extract question, in particular.
The 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.
This model essay will provide instruction in how to write a GCSE ,extract based response and ensure progress!
The GCSE, English Literature, resource includes visuals, a mindmap activity, exam questions and a PEEL paragraph.
It provides a structured way to express key ideas about the poem.
This short unit contains an extract from Stave 2, a typical GCSE extract question and a PEEL paragraph example.
Two further extracts are also included to write a comparison.
Ideal to demonstrate the language and structure that need to be used in a successful response.
This booklet is designed to help GCSE, English Language students master key literary terms for analyzing fiction. It includes:
Clear Definitions and Examples: Each term, such as metaphor, simile, alliteration, and juxtaposition, is thoroughly explained with examples to help students grasp the concept easily.
Multiple-Choice Quiz: A 20-question quiz at the end of the booklet tests students’ understanding of the terms, with instant feedback provided through an answer key.
Versatile Application: Suitable for both classroom learning and revision, this booklet covers a broad range of literary devices essential for GCSE English analysis and writing tasks.
This resource focuses on the GCSE (AQA), Reading Paper, Question 2 - Summary Writing.
Based on the singer Rihanna, there are two texts which students need to summarise. To support dyslexic students, there is a key word list (colour coded) to support the reading and spelling of the key words. There is also a Venn Diagram, graphic organiser to help structure the response.
At the end of the unit, there are two student responses to provide an idea of how to structure a response.
The resource is beneficial for students who have reading difficulties, but need to prepare for the GCSE, reading paper.
This booklet is crafted to support GCSE English Language students in developing their argumentative writing skills, using the topic of the UK housing crisis as a practical example. With a clear scaffold and model response, it guides students in building a structured, persuasive argument on a current, real-world issue.
The booklet begins by presenting a structured breakdown of the housing crisis, covering key points on high property prices, environmental challenges, and government policies. It encourages students to think critically about these causes and offers sentence starters and prompts to help them construct well-supported arguments. By following the scaffold, students practice forming a clear position, presenting balanced arguments, and effectively concluding with a strong call to action.
There is a model response to help them understand the features of a successful response.
Ideal for GCSE practice, this booklet provides an example of argumentative writing that meets exam criteria, such as organizing ideas, using formal language, and building logical arguments. This resource will help students not only improve their writing technique but also engage with pressing social issues in a way that prepares them for both exams and informed citizenship.
The resource includes a number of storyboards to help students discuss issues related to the environment. This is a useful scaffold to write argumentative or persuasive texts.
You may also want to use them as a story prompt!
This resource is a useful starter activity to explore the use of punctuation. Ten complex sentences are provided with punctuation errors and students have to identify the errors.
The sentences include relative and embedded clauses, along with sentences that use conjunctions.
Answers are provided along with a follow up picture prompt activity in which students have to write a paragraph using accurate punctuation.
Suitable for Year 6 onwards.
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.
Write a Description as Suggested by the Picture Task
This resource is designed to help students practice descriptive writing using a picture prompt to prepare for Q5 on Paper 1.
It encourages learners to expand their vocabulary and sentence structure through targeted activities. Students are guided to describe various elements in the picture, such as a dog, train tracks, a train, and surrounding plants, using provided adjectives like “playful,” “vibrant,” “gleaming,” and “lush.”
Before the student writes, than can practice using the targeted vocabulary related to different aspects of the picture.
In addition to vocabulary development activities, sentence starters such as prepositions, ING verbs, and “show not tell” strategies are offered to enhance the students’ descriptive abilities. Again, students can practice this prior to writing.
This resource serves as a practical tool for building confidence in writing vivid and engaging descriptions.
This GCSE, English Literature resource provides an extract and a comprehension from Chapter 2 of Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel, “Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde”. The extract delves into Mr. Utterson’s troubled thoughts and the nightmarish visions that plague him as he grapples with the mystery surrounding Mr. Hyde.
There is a set of 12 questions designed to test students’ understanding of the passage, focusing on the imagery, character descriptions, and thematic elements.
Example questions include:
What recurring images does the lawyer see in his dreams?
How does the lawyer describe Mr. Hyde’s face?
What does the lawyer hope to achieve by seeing Mr. Hyde’s face?
An essay question prompts students to discuss how Stevenson presents the themes of duality and the nature of evil in this extract and throughout the novel.
Guidance is provided for structuring the answer, including an introduction to the themes, analysis of the extract, comparison with other parts of the novel, and a concluding summary.
This resource is ideal for GCSE students studying “Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde”. It encourages critical thinking and detailed analysis of key themes and characters in the novel. The comprehension questions and essay prompts help students engage with the text at a deeper level, fostering a better understanding of Stevenson’s literary techniques and thematic explorations.
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