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About a Boy Weaker Learner Support Pack

The resource is pitched at those students who like English but find it difficult, and those who are indifferent. It aims to engage weaker learners with the text, support their understanding of key literary aspects and consolidate their knowledge ready for an exam.

A perfectly pitched resource... Well constructed with both indifferent and enthusiastic weaker learners in mind

E Evans, English Teacher & Peer Reviewer
Includes:
  1. Write-on worksheets to engage students with five main events, key characters, themes, form and structure, and language
  2. Accessible plot summaries in the style of the key character to be used before and after reading the book to support students’ understanding
  3. Other stimulating activities, such as essay practice, a quiz, terminology and key word card game and mind maps
  4. PowerPoint presentation exploring key contextual points

All activities are linked to student friendly assessment objectives so that students understand how their studies relate to their exam.

What do teachers say about this resource? (5347)

A perfectly pitched resource... This resource is well constructed with both indifferent and enthusiastic weaker learners in mind. It includes a lot to boost students to the next level without being overwhelming or inaccessible... The creative tasks are really well thought through, giving students a chance to enhance their vocabulary and think critically as well as doing something led by imagination. The Student Assessment Objectives Guide (SAOG) was an excellent touch, particularly with the checklist of activities and how pupils are learning. If this resource hasn't prepared them for exam practice and developed answers, I don't know what will. E Evans, English Teacher and Ind. Reviewer

E Evans, English Teacher & Peer Reviewer

I really like the range of tasks and activities, which include independent and group work. The resource is very clear and well explained, which makes it very well [suited] to low-ability groups... The tasks are fun and engaging... I really like how the AOs are explained to students... The mind maps will be invaluable to visual learners too.

K Greaves, Teacher & Peer Reviewer

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