Resource Library

• 23 April 2026

From the time children are born, they are surrounded by the sounds, rhythms, intonation, and pronunciation of the language in their immediate environment. Their early years are marked by language development through listening and talking, providing a foundation for learning to read and write. This knowledge about language acquisition and literacy learning is helpful when we consider what multilingual learners who use English as an Additional Language (EAL) need when they are learning to read in English.

• English / Literacy
• | KS3 / KS4

This resource supports KS 3-4 multilingual learners who are new to English as they read, comprehend and analyse the poem, The Émigrée. Part 1 includes activities that build concepts before reading and Part 2 includes activities that support comprehension and analysis during reading.

• English / Literacy
• | KS2

These resources support multilingual learners who are learning English to read, enjoy and respond to The Boy at the Back of the Class.

• English / Literacy
• | KS3

This builds on the resource Persuasive language: writing: part one, and focuses on words/phrases which are used to rebut an argument- such as "however", "but" and "in fact".

• English / Literacy
• | KS3

This resource is designed to use with a whole class. It uses visuals to pose a discussion question and then looks at features of persuasive writing.

• English / Literacy
• | KS3

This resource is designed for whole class use. It builds on the first part of the resource (Persuasive language: speech: part one) and provides more practice in identifying persuasive devices.