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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.