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Sequencing|Cause & Effect: Passages with Activities (ESL)
Sequencing|Cause & Effect: Passages with Activities (ESL)
Level: Pre-Intermediate - Intermediate
This Illustrated Reading Passages & Activities packet is a creative and engaging way for ESL learners to work and develop comprehension and fluency skills as well as building self-confidence.
The packet contains a collection of passages and texts of varying length, both FICTION and NON-FICTION. Each text comes with a set of activities for students to practice sequencing as well as identifying cause and effect.
The passages are color-coded: BLUE ones focus on sequencing and RED ones on cause & effect.
Each text is professionally illustrated offering struggling readers clues about the information presented.
Additionally there is a Powerpoint presentation with lots of practical examples relating to Cause & Effect. This is a great introductory activity which can be done as a class discussion to ensure everyone has grasped the concepts before applying them to the reading passages.
Not all Non-Fiction passages include a given title but here is a list of the Fiction passages and texts included:
Sentence Jumble
Love Spells & Potions
A Peculiar Dream
The Dusty Bowl
Fruit Ink
A Legendary Cowboy
Medical Smiles
Tricked Ya!
Cake Creations
The Skeptical Ghost
The Pianist’s Moment
Earthquakes & Earth-shakes
The Perfect Day at the Beach
The Lonely Monster
This resource is perfect both for classroom use as well as DISTANCE LEARNING.
A copy of the entire packet is also available on Google Slides. Inside the zip folder, along with the main product, you will find a pdf document with the Google Slide Access Link.
TOTAL NO. OF PAGES: 48
GUIDED READING SKILLS Task Cards
GUIDED READING SKILLS Task Cards
Suitable for Grades 3 - 6 learners
These task cards will help you deliver outstanding guided reading lessons to your students. Understanding a whole story at once can be tricky or even overwhelming for some students; with these cards, you can divide reading tasks into manageable parts. Talk about the author’s message, the main idea of the text, the cause and effect of events and more.
Guided reading tasks are designed to help children develop their reading skills; reading together and aloud strengthens their reading fluency, pronunciation and their ability to find meaning within a text.
Often conducted in small groups of children with similar reading ability, guided reading sessions are a fantastic way of giving children more focused support when learning to read texts.
The cards are split into different subtopics that your guided reading lessons can be centered around.
These include:
Cause and Effect
Sequencing
Author’s purpose
Fact and Opinion
Prediction
Retrieval*
Each set of task cards includes sections of text with an accompanying question that targets a specific subtopic, helping to reinforce reading skills and topic knowledge.
If you need ideas for how to use these cards in your lessons, you could:
Separate your class into groups of similar reading ability and go through this task with each group.
Use this as a starter activity, or expand on the tasks to use them for a full lesson.
Ask your students to create a storyboard of the events on the cards, or draw and label a picture of what is being described.
Use them as prompts to inspire some creative writing, using characters or settings described on the cards.
Total no. of cards: 109
MAIN IDEA & SUMMARIZING: Reading Passages with Writing Activities
MAIN IDEA & SUMMARIZING: Reading Passages with Writing Activities
(ESL/EAL/ELA)
This 1st part of this pack focuses on summarizing Non-fiction texts. Students will have to identify the main ideas, and summarize an informational text as a whole. There is a set of questions for each non-fiction piece, which will lead learners into identifying the aspects of the text, which are essential to writing a good summary.
Repeated use of this leading set of questions will naturally allow learners to develop an efficient strategy to approach informational texts, when summarizing.
One of the most frequent questions will involve choosing a name for the passage in question. This is a fun and creative way of identifying the Main Idea.
The 2nd part is more focused on Fiction and Creative Writing skills. There is a set of picture prompts with beautiful images that will certainly spark young writers’ imagination. For each picture prompt there is a set of leading questions which will help learners develop a mental structure when creating their stories.
There is also a set of story starters, where the learner is given an illustration and a starting sentence and then has to complete the story. I included this sub-section at the end as it doesn’t have a set structure as for the previous section.
The idea is that once learners have practiced with the leading questions, can then attempt a less restrained writing activity to test the techniques learnt. This sub-section can also be used for in Mixed Ability classrooms to provide Differentiated Activities for the more confident students.
Included:
27 Non-Fiction Passages with Questions and Activities
11 Picture Prompt Guided Writing Activities
8 “Complete the Story” Creative Writing Activities
The entire resource is aligned with the Common Core State Standards and is also available on Google Slides. Inside the zip folder, along with the main product, you will find a pdf document with the Google Slide Access Link.
This resource is perfect both for classroom use as well as DISTANCE LEARNING.
TOTAL NO. OF PAGES: 47
INFERENCE Question Cards & Activities Grades 3 - 4
INFERENCE Question Cards & Activities Grades 3 - 4
Includes:
16 Inference Task Cards
9 pages of Inference Activity Sheets
Answer Sheets
Teach your students how to draw their own conclusions with these inference picture prompts and question cards.
Each one of the cards shows a picture with questions that prompt your child to draw their own conclusions. The PDF task cards can be used in English lessons, as well as in Home Learning environments to help children understand contextual clues, inferred information and the process of drawing conclusions.
Task cards (PDF) are printable and perfect for primary school children.
Along with the Task Cards I have included inference activity sheets encourage your learners to practise their inference skills. There are passages to read that have information your learners will need to find to solve these inference questions. There are three different passages and sets of questions for Second Level inference.
TOTAL NO. OF PAGES: 16
ESL Literacy Collection: Differentiated Reading,Writing & Vocabulary Activities
ESL Literacy Collection: Differentiated Reading,Writing & Vocabulary Activities
This is a collection of my best ESL resources.
There is a total of 450+ pages of No-Prep Activities, 149 Task Cards and 579 Bonus Clipart|Graphic Elements relevant to ESL topics.
Inside you will find a wide selection of reading resources both Fiction and Non-Fiction.
There are Short Stories, Reading Passages, Newspaper Extracts, Historical Informational Texts as well as Contemporary ones.
Each text comes with a set of questions and activities that allow students to practise and consolidate effective reading strategies such as: identifying the Main Idea, Summarising, Sequencing, Identifying Cause & Effect, drawing Conclusions and Making Inferences, distinguishing Fact from Opinion, identifying the Author’s Purpose, making Predictions and Retrieving and recording information as well as identifying key details from Fiction and Non-Fiction texts. Different sets of Task Cards and Posters are also included.
Along with the reading resources I have included a variety of writing activities covering the different writing stiles: Fictional, Narrative , Personal, Informational, Expository, Persuasive and Argumentative.
There are Writing Prompts, Picture Prompts, Story Starters and more! For a number of styles as well as activities there are Powerpoint Presentations and Lesson Plans.
The vocabulary activities are designed for students new to the English Language and are designed for your students to be able to work relatively independently. If you are an ESL specialist and find that much of the material available does not provide enough exposure to vocabulary and beginner concepts, you will find this section helpful. Use this to introduce new vocabulary, concepts, homework, fast finishers, etc.
The entire resource is also available on Google Slides making this resource perfect for DISTANCE LEARNING as well as Classroom use.
Inside the zip folders, along with the main product, you will find a pdf document with the Google Slide Access Link.
A number of resources, such as the Inference Cards and some of the Reading Passages, as well as having the standard copy on Google Slides, also come with an EDITABLE version.
Exclusive to this bundle is also a pack of 579 Professionally Illustrated Clipart|Graphic Elements relevant to ESL topics. The images are grouped by topic, so you can further customise your own version of the cards if you wish to do so . Each image has transparent background so you can easily blend it in with any resource.
This product is a Growing Bundle and I update it periodically. By purchasing it you get FREE UPDATES FOR LIFE!!!
Spanish Lesson Plans & Material for 11+ Pack - Vol.1
OVER 100 PAGES
INCLUDES ALL OF THE MATERIAL REQUIRED:
• Lesson plans
• Worksheets
• Word-searches
• Flashcards
For each topic i have included extra worksheets and material exceeding the lesson’s timeframe, in case the teacher decides to spend extra time working on a particular
topic.
Topics included:
• Introducing yourself
• Nationalities & Countries in the Spanish-speaking world
• The Alphabet
• Animals
• Classroom interaction| Classroom vocabulary
• Numbers | Using the correct gender and number for nouns
• Actions & Places | Asking for & Giving permission
• Colours
Spanish Lesson Plans Pack (Age 11+) Vol.2
INCLUDES ALL MATERIAL REQUIRED
Total no. pages: 203
• 10 Lesson Plans
• 120+ pages of Worksheets
• 40 Wordsearches
• Flashcards
• Reading Comprehensions
For each topic i have included extra worksheets and
material exceeding
the lesson’s timeframe, in case the teacher decides
to spend extra time
working on a particular topic
ANSWER KEY INCLUDED
Spanish Cultural Unit Plan - Language through Music: Latinoamerica by Calle13
The idea of Language Through Music is to learn Spanish by looking at modern popular hits from the Latin American music world. Songs are chosen following a specific criteria. They will generally cover topics of historical/social/political interest tackling issues affecting modern Latin American society, thereby creating opportunity for discussion and practice of oral skills. Furthermore it this gives the teacher the possibility interlink a wider range of activities within the same lesson/set of lesson. Some songs may be chosen due to a particularly interesting use of language and/or presence of particular expressions that are worth looking at in detail. Due to copyright reasons I cannot include the original audio file with the material, however all of the songs will be widely available on the net/Youtube/iTunes and I will provide a working link.
The use of realia such modern songs in the learning process will give the student more of a feel of real-world application of his language skills as well as an enriching cultural experience in itself.
In depth analysis of the song LATINOAMERICA” by Calle 13 feat. Toto La Momposina, Maria Rita & Susana Baca
This song indirectly touches the topic of American Imperialism and its impact on Latin America, through the masterful use of metaphors and symbologies related to Latin American identity.
Includes:
- Full Lyrics text of the song
- Comprehension & Analysis questions
- Further exercise focusing on the interpretation of the metaphors used
- Reading comprehension text on American Imperialism and Latin America
- A Mind map outlining important points for a class discussion on the topic.
This is advanced level material
Youtube link to the song:
https://youtu.be/DkFJE8ZdeG8
ANSWER SHEET is not included because many questions are discussion based however if you require answer guidelines I will be happy to provide you with a free copy.
SPANISH SHORT STORIES with Comprehension Activities
SPANISH SHORT STORIES with Comprehension Activities GRADES 5 AND ABOVE
Includes:
10 Illustrated Short Stories EACH with a set of reading comprehension questions
Total Pages 11 pages
ESL English Full Lessons Bundle
Includes:
- 10 Full Lessons (Lesson Plans + Material) covering the following topics:
Offers and requests
The Present continuous
Prepositions of place
Expressing Future Plans with “going to”
Giving Advice
The Past Simple
Can|Can’t” To Express Ability
Adverbs Of Frequency
The Past Continuous
The Present Perfect
- 10 Lesson Plans
- 65 High Resolution Graphics Flashcards
- 33 Worksheets
- Reading Comprehensions | Short texts
- Language Games and more!
- Revision| Learning sheets |
Total Pages: 83
ESL ENGLISH SHORT STORIES + Questions: Levels: Beginner - Intermediate
includes:
- 10 short texts/stories EACH with a set of reading comprehension questions
- High Resolution Graphics Artwork
Total Pages: 10
ESL ENGLISH SHORT STORIES + Questions VOL.2: Levels: Intermediate
includes:
- 10 short texts/stories EACH with a set of reading comprehension questions
- High Resolution Graphics Artwork
Levels: Pre-Intermediate - Upper Intermediate
Bundle
ESL Games, Speaking & Vocabulary Activities Bundle
ESL Games, Speaking & Vocabulary Activities Bundle
Looking for a fresh and engaging way of helping your students practice their Speaking skills?
SECTION 1
The first two resources included are the ESL Conversation Cards sets, created to provide teachers with the tools needed for successful speaking lessons, covering levels from complete beginners up to advanced, with questions suitable both young learners as well as adult learners.
Each set contains 160 Conversation Cards, for a total of 320 Conversation Cards each with one question that will serve as conversation starter.
Each card is professionally illustrated, questions are easily worded and imaginative, there are no repetitions and they are designed specifically to keep learners engaged. Each set is divided into 10 topics, so you can use them throughout the year as you gradually introduce each unit.The topics covered by the combined sets are:
SET 1
Introductions| About Me (Pages 3-4)
Family (Pages 5-6)
Sports & Activities (Pages 7-8)
School (Pages 9-10)
Hobbies & Interests (Pages 11-12)
Countries & Nationalities (Pages 13-14)
Body Parts (Pages 15-16)
Music,TV, Books and Cinema (Pages 17-18)
Money and Shopping (Pages 19-20)
Food (Pages 21-22)
SET 2
Being Yourself (Pages 3-4)
Health (Pages 5-6)
Friendships (Pages 7-8)
Future Plans (Pages 9-10)
Handling Stress (Pages 11-12)
The Environment (Pages 13-14)
Crime & Punishment (Pages 15-16)
Work Life (Pages 17-18)
Voting & Elections (Pages 19-20)
Heroes (Pages 21-22)
Both sets are also available on Google Slides. Inside the main product, you will find a page with the Google Slide Access Link. As well as the original card sets I have also included FULLY EDITABLE templates. Card Shape, Color-Codes and Topics are left unchanged, however now you can add your own text and customise the questions.
Each page is reproducible, allowing you to create your own version of the cards.
As part of your download you will find zip folders containing a total of 600+ Professionally Illustrated Clipart|Graphic Elements related to a variety of ESL topics. The images are grouped into sub-folders (by topic), so you can further customise your own version of the cards if you wish to do so . Each image has transparent background so you can easily blend it in with any resource.
SECTION 2
This section contains 60 pages (approx.) of:
Conversation Starters
Energizers
Team-Building Activities
Task Cards
Indoor & Outdoor Games
Vocabulary - Building Activities
Debates
Picture Speaking Prompts
These games can be used as warmers, early-finishers or main activities. Each game comes with a set of clear instructions as well as material needed ( e.g playing cards). The activities are designed to allow flexibility and can be easily altered according to the students’ needs.
The Games & Activities included are:
Turning Tables
Detective On-Scene
Mall Thought Chain
Quick Thinking Challenge
Undercover Agent
Odd Socks
The Polygraph Game
Weekend in a Flash
It’s Not What I Say, It’s What I Mean!
Lost
Would You Rather…?
Tell Me About…. (Word Challenge)
Family Tree Research
Film Quiz
To The Moon and Back
Theme Puzzles
Card Matches
Noah’s Mini-Arc
Famous Duo Game
Flag Collectors
Fruit Salad Game
Blind Guesses
Dilemmas
A Hero’s Story
The Chain
Go Bananas
Human Bingo
Word Grab
The Toilet Roll
Name Six
Ball O’ String
Mixed Salad
Help Me!
The Paper Plane
Newspaper Sumo
There are also 8 pages of Picture Speaking Prompts with Differentiated activities. The entire section is also available on Google Slides. In the Google Slides version there are EDITABLE templates for the Speaking Picture Prompts activities, so that teachers have full flexibility as for levels and choice in questions.
SECTION 3
The last section contains 150 pages (approx.) of Vocabulary-Building Activities & Games such as:
Sentence-Building Exercises
Crosswords
Word-searches
Magic Squares
Word Matching
Spelling Quest
Secret Trails and more
Includes a FULL ANSWER BOOKLET.
Exercises can be done in groups, as a class or independently. All activities are professionally illustrated to provide visual clues which are especially important for beginner learners. All activities are also available on Google Slides.
There is also an extra Activity Pack centred around one of the most iconic contemporary British songs of all time: “Wonderwall” by Oasis. This serves a cultural activity as well as a speaking one.
The activities are differentiated and the entire resource is designed to allow flexibility in terms of teaching approach.
Bundle
**SPANISH Conversation Cards BUNDLE - Beginners to Advanced Speaking Activities**
Looking for a fresh and engaging way of helping your students practice their Spanish speaking skills?
Longing for an all-comprehensive oral activity resource which you can rely on for mixed ability classrooms and different groups?
Is the idea of a fully editable and customisable resource something you may be interested in?
I have gathered my 3 Best-Seller Spanish resources into a unique bundle to provide teachers with everything they need for a lifetime of successful Spanish Speaking Activity Lessons.
This bundle includes 3 sets of Conversation Cards (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced), also available individually from my store, providing you with a total of
432 Conversation Cards covering 30 topics (10 for each level).
Each page contains 8 cards. Questions are easily worded and imaginative, there are no repetitions and they are designed specifically to keep learners engaged. Each page contains beautiful visual elements that relate to the topic in question. This combination of factors aims to facilitate and speed up the development of the learner’s speaking skills. Questions are appropriate both for young and adult learners and work perfectly both in classroom settings as well as for DISTANCE LEARNING.
TOPICS INCLUDED:
BEGINNERS
Colours (pages 4-5)
Animals (pages 6-7)
Family (pages 7-8)
Descriptions (pages 9-10)
Travels (pages 11-12)
Countries & Nationalities (pages 16-17)
Body Parts (pages 17-18)
Reading (pages 19-20)
Television & Cinema (pages 21-22)
Music (pages 22-23)
Money and Shopping (pages 24-25)
** Plans for the future (pages 26-27)*
INTERMEDIATE
Hobbies & Interests (pages 3-4)
School Life (pages 5-6)
Around the City (pages 7-8)
Home life (pages 9-10)
Routines & Habits (pages 11-12)
The Preterite (pages 13-14)
Health (pages 15-16)
Jobs & Professions (pages 17-18)
Food (pages 19-20)
Clothes & Fashion (pages 21-22)
ADVANCED
Cinema (pages 3-4)
Society (pages 5-6)
Family & Culture (pages 7-8)
Rights & Responsibilities (pages 9-10)
Health & Sport (pages 11-12)
Immigration (pages 13-14)
Racism (pages 15-16)
The entire bundle is also on Google Slides. Inside the zip folder, along with the main pdf product, you will find a document with the Google Slide Access Links and some tips. For each of the 3 card sets you will find 2 Google Slides links. The first version is simply the pdf version uploaded onto Google Slides. The second version contains the card templates. These are just blank versions of the cards in the set.
Card Shape, Colour-Codes and Topics are left unchanged, however now you can add your own text and customise the questions. Each page is reproducible, allowing you to create your own version of the cards. Inside each zip folder you will also find a set of Professionally Illustrated Clipart|Graphic Elements related the topics in question, so you can further customise your own version of the cards if you wish to do so . Each image has transparent background so you can easily blend it in with any resource.
Check out the Video Preview for a short tutorial on how to create custom cards.
I have also added an extra collection of Latin American themed Clipart|Graphic Elements, along with the topics-related ones. As the name suggests these are simply illustrations related to the Spanish-Speaking World, not topic specific and they are perfect for creating any type of Spanish resource making it a valuable asset for your future creations. In total, included with this bundle, there are 400+ illustrations.
Check out the product VIDEOS:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/spanish-conversation-cards-beginners-speaking-activities-12752188
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/spanish-conversation-cards-intermediate-speaking-activities-12752192
This product is an ongoing project and I update it periodically. By purchasing it you get FREE UPDATES FOR LIFE!!!