This free, 11+ pack contains an extract from Black Beauty, drawing activities to aid comprehension and an exam to assess understanding. Answers are provided.
The drawing activities are designed to support close reading and understanding of vocabulary.
This engaging resource pack contains four simple stories with structured activities designed specifically for newly arrived EAL/ESL students in UK primary schools. Each story uses clear, accessible language and familiar everyday contexts to support language development, reading comprehension, and speaking and listening skills.
The stories include:
What is Important - A values-based text introducing common routines and manners, with vocabulary and discussion prompts.
Mia at the Park - A simple narrative focused on play, nature, and friendship, supporting storytelling and sequencing skills.
Gary at the Supermarket - A familiar setting that supports vocabulary related to food, shopping, and action verbs.
Tom at the Hospital - A recount-style text that introduces medical and emotional vocabulary in a supportive context.
Each story is accompanied by:
Speaking and Listening activities to encourage classroom discussion.
Vocabulary tasks including picture labelling and drawing to support word recognition.
Reading comprehension questions with model answers to support understanding and assessment.
Storyboard writing frames to help learners practice sentence-level writing.
A visual vocabulary list (e.g. bandage, injection, nurse) with space for illustration to reinforce new language.
These materials are ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, and EAL support staff seeking low-literacy, high-structure resources that can be used one-to-one or in small groups. They also align with key principles of the EAL proficiency scales, including developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing through scaffolded, meaningful tasks.
Are you looking for comprehensive, engaging resources to help your GCSE, English Literature students master the theme of violence in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet? This complete downloadable pack provides everything you need to guide your students through close textual analysis, develop their understanding of key characters and their motivations, and excel in their exams.
Designed specifically for GCSE English Literature teachers, this resource goes beyond surface-level plot summaries to delve into the pervasive and destructive nature of violence throughout the play.
This pack includes three Detailed Extracts with Guided Activities:
Act 3, Scene 1 (Romeo, Tybalt, Mercutio) - Explore the immediate aftermath of Mercutio’s death and Romeo’s vengeful fury. This section includes a glossary to support student comprehension of archaic language. Activities prompt students to consider character thoughts (“Thoughts Aloud” for Mercutio and Romeo ) and Romeo’s emotional state after killing Mercutio.
Act 1, Scene 1 (Opening Brawl): Analyze the initial skirmish between the Capulets and Montagues, highlighting the aggressive loyalty of the servants, Benvolio’s role as peacemaker and Tybalt’s fiery temper and hatred. The resource also examines the escalation of conflict through citizen involvement.
Act 5, Scene 3 (Tomb Scene - Paris and Romeo): Investigate the tragic final confrontation, including Paris’s perception of Romeo and his motives , Romeo’s despair and initial attempts to avoid further violence and his ultimate provocation and self-sacrifice. A comprehensive glossary is provided for this extract as well.
The unit contains targeted comprehension questions and tasks, visual learning aids such as storyboards, detailed glossaries, key quotations analysis and a structured writing frame to help write about violence in the play.
The comprehensive writing frame helps students structure their essays on the effects of violence in the play, with specific points on the opening brawl, Tybalt’s fury, the central duel, societal consequences, and the final confrontation. This directly supports answering typical GCSE essay questions.
Aimed at teachers of the General IELTS qualification, this unit contains practice papers, writing frames and a glossary.
The reading paper follows the typical IELTS structure and contains extracts such as procedures in an emergency and community information texts. Answers are provided. To help students prepare, a glossary of potentially challenging words and definitions is provided.
The writing paper contains two questions - one about moving to a new areas and the other is an essay about social media. Writing frames are provided to help reluctant writers.
The unit is effective in supporting ESL students make progress in the IELTS exam!
Adapted for GCSE English Literature (SEN and ESL Learners), this resource pack is designed to help students access and understand The Sign of the Four in a structured, supportive way. With simplified materials, visual aids, and scaffolded writing support, it is ideal for GCSE students who need a more accessible route through Conan Doyle’s complex detective story.
What is Included:
Abridged Version of the Novel
A student-friendly retelling of The Sign of the Four in both narrative and play script formats. This version:
Breaks the text into twelve manageable chapters
Uses accessible vocabulary and clear dialogue
Offers an inclusive way into the story for students who struggle with Victorian language or long prose
Makes it easier to identify key moments, characters, and themes
True or False Character Quizzes
Eight engaging quizzes covering Sherlock Holmes, Dr Watson, Mary Morstan, Thaddeus and Bartholomew Sholto, Major Sholto, Jonathan Small, and Tonga. These quizzes help learners consolidate key facts, correct misconceptions, and recall important character traits. Perfect for use as:
Starters or revision tasks
Paired work or independent study
Oral discussion to build confidence
Character and Object Analysis
A matching activity linking significant objects to each character, supported by clear and concise explanations. This task helps students understand symbolism, develop character knowledge, and reinforce memory with visual cues.
GCSE Writing Support
Includes a structured exam-style question based on an extract from Chapter 5, with:
A detailed writing frame
Sentence starters and paragraph guides
Focus on how Conan Doyle creates mystery and tension
Support with analysing setting, dialogue, structure, and characterisation
This section is perfect for students learning to write extended responses and build confidence with GCSE exam expectations.
This comprehensive Worlds and Lives, GCSE (AQA) resource supports students in exploring complex ideas about identity through the poems Thirteen by Caleb Femi and Name Journeys by Raman Mundair. Ideal for GCSE English Literature preparation, it includes a wide range of comprehension, analysis, and comparative tasks that build towards thoughtful and confident essay writing.
What is Included:
Section-by-section comprehension questions to check literal understanding.
Language and structure analysis tasks to help students develop deeper interpretations.
Essay-style comparison questions to support analytical writing.
Detailed writing frame to scaffold a full comparative essay.
Comparison table of poetic techniques across both poems to support revision and classroom discussion.
Skills Developed:
Retrieval and inference
Poetic language analysis
Structural interpretation
Essay planning and comparative writing
Perfect for classroom use, independent study, or intervention, this resource helps learners unpack the themes of race, culture, language, and memory. It is especially valuable for students who benefit from clear structure and visual aids to support abstract thinking.
This engaging and well-constructed GCSE (AQA), English Language, Paper Two resource presents two contrasting nonfiction texts about gardening—one modern, humorous, and reflective; the other traditional, formal, and instructional. Students will compare attitudes, analyse language, and explore perspectives on annual flowers while developing key skills for AQA English Language Paper 2.
Includes:
**Reading **
Two source extracts: A witty, modern article and a charming Victorian gardening guide
Four exam-style questions (Q1–Q4) mirroring AQA format
Detailed explanations with comparison tables
Ready-to-use for classroom practice, homework, or revision
Why It Works:
Engages students with lively, unexpected nonfiction content
Strengthens comparative analysis, inference, and language evaluation skills
Supports both higher and foundation tier learners
Writing
GCSE Writing Task: Mental Health Support for Young People
Resource Type: Non-fiction Writing Practice (Paper 2, Section B)
Suitable For: GCSE English Language (AQA), Non-fiction Writing Practice
Overview:
This persuasive writing task helps students explore the important and relatable issue of youth mental health. Students are asked to write an article for a local newspaper responding to the statement:
“The lack of mental health support for young people is extremely concerning. If we don’t act soon, many young people face an uncertain and unhappy future.”
Includes:
Full writing prompt in the AQA exam style
Structured planning and content guide
Balanced ideas: for and against the statement
Marking checklist based on AQA success criteria
Why It Works:
Encourages students to express views on real-world issues
Develops argumentative and persuasive writing techniques
Ideal for mock assessments or preparation for Paper 2, Question 5
This Paper Two, English Language resource includes a practice paper, indicative content/guidance and a writing unit that contains a writing frame.
The exam paper contains two extracts based on a journey in Italy. These are followed by typical Paper Two questions. A useful indicative content/guidance section helps mark the work. This rubric can also be discussed with students.
The writing booklet contains a question prompt about mobile phones. A writing frame is provided for students who find it difficult to structure their ideas.
A useful unit to prepare for Paper Two!
These extensive resources support students with GCSE, English Language (AQA), Paper 2. It contains a practice paper and indicative content, a writing booklet focused on introductions and a reading analysis booklet about how to identify and comment on humorous techniques.
The practice paper includes two extracts about journeys in the Balkans. Typical questions and indicative content are provided.
The second booklet is about identifying humour to comment on tone. Some students find it difficult to identify this feature. This booklet provides an outline of humorous techniques and examples of these in two texts.
The first text is about Mark Twain’s experience of travelling across the Wild West of America. It is followed by comprehension questions which aim to help students identify the humorous features and their effect. The second text is written by Robert Louis Stevenson, in which he travels in France on a donkey. Students then complete an extended essay question. Answers are provided.
Finally, a writing booklet focuses on how to structure an introduction. It provides examples. The questions can be used as essay prompts if required.
This unit provides an effective framework for students to succeed in Paper Two!
The pack contains reading and writing practice questions, indicative content tables, writing frames and a punctuation quiz.
The reading practice paper extracts are based on a visit to Italy. The first text is more modern and the second older. Typical questions are provided along with indicative content.
The writing section contains two writing questions. Writing frames are provided for students with additional needs. An indicative content table is included.
The punctuation quiz focuses on the use of full stops and commas. Many students use the comma incorrectly and this provides an opportunity to discuss its use.
The unit provides effective preparation for Eduqas Component Two!
Following the Functional Skills, Level 2, English format, this unit includes writing prompts, a model with questions aimed to help students understand the language and structure of a successful response and a reading extract with comprehension questions.
Based on the the of healthy eating, the model answer is an example of a successful response. Key vocabulary is listed which can be used for comprehension or spelling, along with some True/False statements. A follow up writing prompt is provided, along with indicative content.
The reading booklet provides a typical magazine article along with reading comprehension questions. Answers are provided.
This Functional Skills unit will provide a successful framework to help students make progress.
These two unique booklets support GCSE, English Language students in understanding how to analyse the language features “Imagery”, “Powerful Verbs” and “Literary Devices” in their reading responses. It is useful for exam boards that require comments on language.
The first booklet uses extracts from a Katherine Mansfield story and a DH Lawrence travel narrative. This is followed by a series of repeated analytical sentences. This repeated structure helps students familiarise themselves with the way they need to write about the literary devices. There is a section at the end with a new extract that students attempt to write about using the relevant language terms.
The second booklet focuses on “Verbs/Imagery” and includes extracts from a DH Lawrence travel narrative. It follows the same format.
Both independent activities contain an Indicative Content section.
With its unique approach, the booklets are an effective way to teach language devices.
These two unique booklets support GCSE, English Language students in understanding how to use the structural device terms “Zooming In/Out” and “Juxtaposition” in their reading response. It is useful for exam boards that require comments on structure.
The first booklet uses an extract from “The Monkey’s Paw”, an early twentieth century short story. This is followed by a series of repeated analytical sentences such as “The writer zooms out on the cold and wet night to create a gloomy, threatening mood that contrasts with the safety inside.” This repeated structure helps students familiarise themselves with the way they need to write about this device. There is a section at the end with a new extract that students attempt to write about using the relevant structural terms.
The second booklet focuses on “Juxtaposition” and includes extracts from “At the Bay”, another early twentieth century short story. It follows the same format.
With its unique approach, the booklets are an effective way to teach structural elements.
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 unit supports the fiction element for GCSE, English Language, both reding and writing. It contains a reading analysis booklet with an extract, an analytical table task and a model paragraph. The writing booklets consist of a show not tell table to depict graded emotions and a punctuation booklet. The unit is suitable for all exam boards.
Using the opening paragraph of an Agatha Christie novel, students are required to complete a table with analysis, meaning and evaluation points. After this, the write their own paragraphs in response to a typical language question. A model paragraph is provided.
The writing section helps students use show not tell in a nuanced way. Three tasks taken from past papers for three boards are given along with model openings.
The punctuation booklets requires students to choose the comma, full stop or semi-colon. It is a useful prompt to encourage discussion of how to correctly use punctuation.
The unit has been successful in helping students improve their response to the fiction paper across different exam boards!
This Functional Skills - Level 2, writing resource contains a writing prompt about writing a report regarding communication and team work. To support students, there is a writing frame, as well as spelling and punctuation activities.
The question encourages students to think of a way to improve communication in their team. The writing frame helps them structure their ideas and use appropriate grammar.
The spelling and punctuation sections provide a framework in which to improve spelling of business related words and to use the comma, full stop and semi-colon accurately.
The unit has proved successful in supporting students who find it difficult to express their ideas in formal English.
Many students struggle with GCSE (AQA), English Language, Paper One - Question Three. This insightful and effective unit demonstrates how to link thematic elements of a text with structure and how to write analytically to reflect this understanding.
There is an explanation of how to write about theme and structure using a short extract from a Katherine Mansfield short story.
An extract from The Great Gatsby is then introduced along with probing questions about themes. An analytical table is included, along with a model paragraph to link structural features such as juxtaposition, zooming in and foreshadowing to intrigue about theme. A short writing frame is provided to support students with additional needs.
The second booklet uses an extract from Anne of Green Gables to assess student’s understanding. There is another analytical table with model paragraph to share with students.
This is a successful resource which you can use to teach this challenging part of Paper One!
This GCSE (WJEC), Writing resource supports students who struggle to generate and structure their ideas. Based on the argumentation and persuasive section, a question about teenagers and reading is provided. Question prompts and writing frames are provided to help with the writing process.
The question is as follows:
“Young people today are not interested in reading books.”
Write an article for an online teenage magazine in which you give your views about young people and reading.
One writing frame is included to agree with the statement and one against. The frames are divided into an introduction - main body - counter argument - conclusion.
An additional punctuation activity booklet is included. Students have to choose whether a comma, full stop or semi-colon is missing. The sentences are based on teenagers and reading.
The resource has proved successful in supporting students with additional needs.
The GCSE, English Literature, Macbeth unit includes a practice question taken from Act 1, Scene 4, a question about loyalty an analysis table and a model essay with vocabulary and comprehension questions. An additional Dickens, ‘A Christmas Carol’, question and anaylsis table is also provided.
The Macbeth section provides indicative content to help students understand the successful features of an essay on loyalty. A model essay is included with key vocabulary reading and comprehension questions. These are designed to suport students to reflect on the structure and vocabulary needed to write an effective response.
A further Banquo, exam question and indicative content booklet has been added, along with a character web information sheet which provides vocabulary for key characters and relationships. These bonus resources provide excellent value for money.
The unit is an essential framework in which to teach how to write a Macbeth essay and can be used as a revision aid prior to the exam!
Ideal to use to prepare GCSE, English Literature students for the Macbeth extract question, this resource provides an extract from Act 5, Scene 1 and focuses on the unease of the doctor and serving woman. It provides an extract, discussion questions and a writing frame. A model answer is also included.
The writing frame leads students to explore the language and write about the social/historical background. It is aimed to help able students structure their ideas in a coherent essay.
The unit focuses on how social rank played a key part in the reactions of the characters to Lady Macbeth’s descent into madness.
Also included are two additional booklets about how to analyse language in Macbeth. Written in an accessible way, there is an explanation section and an exercise booklet.
The unit is invaluable in helping students achieve well in the Macbeth section of the GCSE, English Literature paper.
