These booklets on A Christmas Carol provide a versatile, dyslexia-friendly resource set, tailored to support GCSE, English Literature teachers in engaging diverse learners effectively. Based on the theme of ‘The Spirit of Christmas’, there is a model essay, key quotations section and word list using key vocabulary from the essay
Spelling and Vocabulary Guide: This booklet uses a color-coded method to help dyslexic students remember and spell key vocabulary. Each word relevant to The Spirit of Christmas, taken from the model essay, is divided into syllables and students are required to write each syllable in a different colour, enhancing visual memory and recall. This is particularly beneficial for students who struggle with traditional spelling approaches, as it leverages visual strengths and helps them build confidence with challenging terms related to the text.
Key Quotations Explained: Quotations related to the theme of ‘The Spirit of Christmas’ are provided along with an explanation of each one.
PEEL Essay Model and Vocabulary Activity: This booklet offers a PEEL (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link) essay scaffold focused on The Spirit of Christmas. By breaking down essay construction, students can learn to analyze the text methodically, improving their critical thinking and reading response skills. A vocabulary activity reinforces key vocabulary, ensuring students grasp essential terms related to the theme.
Each booklet integrates unique tools and structured exercises to cater to students with varying needs, from vocabulary building to critical analysis. This set is perfect for GCSE English Literature teachers aiming to make A Christmas Carol accessible, memorable, and engaging for all students.
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A Christmas Carol: Model Essays, Summaries, Visuals and Questions
Packed with differentiated resources, visuals, model essays, extracts and comprehension questions, this pack will provide everything you need to teach A Christmas Carol and help students of all abilities achieve exam success! Resources to understand every Stave are included which will reinforce recall of the main events. Students will learn about the major themes of the novella in an engaging and effective way. They will also learn how to structure successful essays. The unit is particularly useful for students with additional needs with key vocabulary, phrases and paragraphs provided.
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A Christmas Carol (GCSE) for SEN and ESL Learners - Themes and Characters
Support SEN and ESL learners in understanding the themes and characters in A Christmas Carol with these engaging and differentiated resources. Each resource includes differentiated vocabulary activities, model answers, PEEL paragraph guides, notes, visuals and quizzes. The Bundle will help students improve analytical skills by focusing on close reading and analysis of Dickens’ language, characterizations, and themes. The visuals encourage students to use descriptive writing skills and apply these to their PEEL paragraph. The bundle supports SEN and EAL learners in by providing a structure in which to learn key concepts and language needed to access the novel. It directly aligns with AQA ,English Literature exam requirements, particularly essay questions on themes and character analysis. This bundle will provide extensive resources and is ideal for class use, or for revision sessions.
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