Languages, Literacy & English

Languages encompasses the Literacy and English curricular areas. The resources listed below fit into at least one of these areas.

Resource List

Click on the links below to access materials, lesson plans and downloads.

What Impact Did The Holocaust Have on Individual Lives?

By: Chris Mackay

The HOLOCAUST claimed the lives of around six million Jews. Some survivors made their homes in Scotland. One of them DORRITH SIM lived in the west of Scotland for many years.


Being a stranger, From Danger to Safety, From Dark to Light

By: Chris Mackay

Ways to look at the challenges facing refugees and immigrants.


Being a Stranger – Kindertransport Activities

By: Hilary Anson

General ideas for lessons and activities for Primary/Lower Secondary pupils based on The Kindertransport


Ideas and links for pupil activities

By: Michael Chromy

Some ideas for pupil activities with links to supporting resources.


Learning a New Language and Fitting in to a Different Way of Life

By: Hilary Anson

Provides useful activities providing insight into coping with new challenges.