A ready to print Catching Teller Crow novel study and Aboriginal text study on Australian novel CATCHING TELLER CROW by Ambelin Kwaymullina and Ezekiel Kwaymullina complete with printable student booklet and teacher’s plan. This easy to follow resource provides a ready Catching Teller Crow unit plan for teachers and a Catching Teller Crow student booklet which is printable and ready to teach, saving you time and effort searching for suitable text study resources. Perfect for students in Australia and other places studying the novel Catching Teller Crow in class. Suits students of approximately 15-17 years of age: New Zealand Year 12-13 students, Australian Year 11-12 students. Note: This story contains adult themes including abduction, sexual assault, death, murder, ghosts and abuse. The story reads easily but the themes are for older students. Please ensure you have considered it completely prior to teaching. This Catching Teller Crow Student booklet includes: Webquest task on the author Catching Teller Crow Character file templates Setting Context Catching Teller Crow Chapter Questions and comprehension questions on the novel looking at important character changes, ideas, themes and events Creative writing task Themes page Symbols page Language Techniques page Observing the text Big Ideas discussion pages Interview and Presentation Essay structure and planning +Sample Teacher Unit Plan This is perfect as a text analysis unit to prepare for essay writing. It goes perfectly with the Text Response Essay Writing Unit in my store. Everything you need to pick up and run with this novel. So easy! Included: 30-page student booklet for analysis of Catching Teller Crow.

This comprehensive study unit for The Lottery by Shirley Jackson comes complete with a student booklet and teacher’s plan. It covers comprehension questions, setting analysis, author details, figurative language, annotation activities, creative writing, essay planning, and more. This exceptional resource makes teaching “The Lottery” a breeze. Designed to provide a ready-to-use unit plan for The Lottery, this resource includes a printable student booklet, saving teachers time and effort in preparing suitable text study materials. Perfect for high school English Language Arts or secondary English students, this unit is suitable for students aged 12-16, typically in Years 8-11. This “The Lottery” Short Story Unit Student Booklet Includes: Notes on “The Lottery” Webquest task about the author Text observation activities Setting analysis Annotation guide for “The Lottery” Comprehension questions Creative writing task Themes brainstorming Character brainstorming Language techniques page Essay structure and planning Sample teacher unit plan Everything you need to teach “The Lottery” effortlessly is included. Simple and ready to use!

This comprehensive resource offers a ready-to-teach unit plan for Hitler’s Daughter by Jackie French, complete with a printable student booklet and detailed teacher’s guide. This easy-to-use unit plan for Hitlers Daughter by Jackie French includes a printable student booklet, making it effortless for teachers to provide a structured and engaging text study experience. Ideal for students in Australia and other regions studying this novel, this resource is designed for students aged 10-13. This “Hitler’s Daughter” Novel Study Booklet Includes: Webquest task about the author Character file templates Setting analysis Context exploration Comprehension questions focusing on key character developments, themes, and events Creative writing task Themes page Symbols page Language techniques page Text observation activities Big ideas discussion pages Interview and presentation task Essay structure and planning pages Sample teacher unit plan This unit is perfect for text analysis and preparing for essay writing. It pairs seamlessly with the Text Response Essay Writing Unit available in my store. Everything you need to teach this novel effortlessly is included. So simple and ready to use!

Introducing a comprehensive SHORT STORY UNIT for THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME by Richard Connell, inclusive of both a student booklet and teacher’s plan, ready for immediate printing and implementation. This engaging short story analysis unit on The Most Dangerous Game delves into various aspects such as comprehension tasks, setting, author details, figurative language, annotations, creative writing, essay planning, and more, making it an invaluable resource for your next short story unit. This short story unit on The Most Dangerous Game simplifies the short story analysis process by providing a complete unit plan for teachers and a printable student booklet focussed on The Most Dangerous Game. Ideal for high school ELA or secondary English students studying The Most Dangerous Game, this unit caters to students aged approximately 12-16 years old, spanning Years 8-11. The Student Booklet for the Short Story Unit includes the following components: Short Story Genre Notes Engaging Webquest task on the author Examination of the text’s Setting Techniques for Annotating the short story The Most Dangerous Game Thought-provoking The Most Dangerous Game Comprehension questions Creative writing prompt Brainstorming session on Themes from The Most Dangerous Game Character analysis brainstorming activity Identification of Language Techniques employed in the story Step-by-step guidance on Essay structure and planning The resource also includes a Sample Teacher Unit Plan for The Most Dangerous Game, equipping educators with everything necessary to print and teach using this handy short story unit in the classroom. Everything you need. Also handy to set for a relief teacher.

Immerse your students in the thrilling world of storytelling with this comprehensive teaching unit on “The Sniper” by Liam O’Flaherty. Designed for secondary English classrooms, this teaching unit explores the powerful themes, vivid imagery, and compelling character in O’Flaherty’s iconic short story. With a range of engaging activities, comprehension questions, language analysis sheets and an essay writing prompt, your students will analyze the effects of war and the fragility of human nature. Our teaching unit provides a sample lesson plan, extension tasks, and supplementary resources to support your teaching. From close reading and textual analysis to creative writing exercises, this comprehensive resource ensures that every aspect of the story is explored and understood. By the end of this unit, your students will have developed critical thinking skills, enhanced their literary analysis abilities, and gained a deeper appreciation for the craft of storytelling. Enhance your secondary English curriculum with our teaching unit on “The Sniper” and inspire a love of literature in your students. Get your hands on this print and teach resource today!

Discover the power of a great novel with this complete The Story of Tom Brennan Novel Study Unit. This comprehensive resource is designed to make analysis of this text easy. It will engage and challenge your secondary English students as they explore the complexities of this gripping novel. With thought-provoking discussion questions and engaging activities, this teaching unit enables students to delve deeper into the themes, characters, and literary techniques present in The Story of Tom Brennan. While examining the impact of life-altering events, your students will be captivated by the rich narrative and meaningful themes within the novel. The teaching unit also includes a sample lesson plan, helpful analysis materials, and exploration of context. The print and teach student workbook guides your students towards a thorough understanding and appreciation of this great example of Australian literature.

This resource offers a complete novel study unit for The Machine Gunners by Robert Westall. It includes a printable student booklet and teacher’s plan, making it a convenient and time-saving option for teachers looking for suitable text study materials. This study unit is designed for students aged 10-14 years, and is particularly relevant for those studying the novel in Australia or other locations. It covers a range of topics and includes comprehension questions focusing on character development, themes and events, as well as creative writing tasks and analysis of language techniques, symbols and themes. In addition, this novel study unit also comprises a webquest on the author, a Machine Gunners Character file template, and pages dedicated to exploring the setting and context of the novel. Further resources include big ideas discussion pages, an interview and presentation task, and essay structure and planning pages. Overall, this 40-page ready-to-print resource is ideal for teachers seeking a comprehensive text analysis unit that prepares students for essay writing and is an excellent accompaniment to the Text Response Essay Writing Unit, also available in our store.

Check out this great short story unit on All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury/ This resource package includes an easy to print student booklet and a teacher’s plan, covering all aspects of the All Summer in a Day short story, saving you valuable time and effort in searching for appropriate text study materials. This user-friendly resource is perfect for high school ELA or secondary English students studying “All Summer in a Day” in the classroom. It caters to students approximately aged 12-16 years, spanning Years 8-11. The student booklet is ready to be printed and offers a wealth of educational content. It includes comprehensive short story notes, a webquest task to explore details about the author, exercises to enhance text observation skills, analysis of the story’s setting, effective strategies for annotating the story, All Summer in a Day comprehension questions to deepen understanding, engaging creative writing tasks, mapping of important themes in “All Summer in a Day,” character analysis and mapping, a dedicated page on language techniques, and sound guidance for essay structure and planning. To simplify your teaching process, we also provide a sample teacher All Summer in a Day unit plan, which offers a clear framework to guide your lesson planning. Make your teaching experience of “All Summer in a Day” seamless with this comprehensive resource. With all the necessary materials at your disposal, you can effortlessly engage your students and guide them through a thorough analysis of this captivating short story.

Check out this gret The Last Spin by Evan Hunter Short Story Unit. Are you on the lookout for a print-ready short story study for “The Last Spin” by Evan Hunter? Our resource has got you covered! Included in this package is a student booklet and a teacher’s plan, covering all aspects of the story, saving you precious time and effort in finding suitable text study resources. This user-friendly resource is perfect for high school ELA or secondary English students studying “The Last Spin” in the classroom. It caters to students aged approximately 12-16 years, spanning Years 8-11. The student booklet is ready to be printed and provides a wealth of educational material. It features a webquest task to explore the author’s background, exercises to enhance text observation skills, analysis of the story’s setting, effective techniques for annotating the story, Last Spin comprehension questions to deepen understanding, engaging creative writing tasks, mapping of important themes and characters, a dedicated page on language techniques, and sound guidance for essay structure and planning. To facilitate your teaching, we also provide a sample teacher Last Spin unit plan, which offers a clear roadmap and simplifies your lesson planning process. Streamline your teaching experience with this comprehensive resource for “The Last Spin.” With everything you need at your fingertips, you can easily engage your students and guide them through a thorough exploration of this captivating short story.

Roman Fever by Edith Wharton Short Story Unit. Looking for a ready-to-use short story study for “Roman Fever” by Edith Wharton? Our resource comprises of a student booklet and a teacher’s plan that provides complete coverage of the essential elements of the story. With this straightforward teaching resource, you can save both time and effort while providing an in-depth educational experience for your students. Our resource covers all key elements such as comprehension questions, setting analysis, author details, figurative language exploration, annotating techniques, creative writing exercises, essay planning guidance, and much more. Perfect for upper High School ELA or upper Secondary English students studying “Roman Fever.” This resource caters to students aged approximately 15-18 years, encompassing Years 10-12. Our readily accessible student booklet is designed to be printed and used instantly. Within it, you’ll find a wealth of educational activities to immerse your students in this short story. Explore the author’s background via a webquest task, develop students’ observation skills by analyzing the text, delve into the details of the setting, master the art of annotating, stimulate critical thinking with Roman Fever comprehension questions, nurture creativity with writing tasks, map out themes and characters, explore language techniques, and receive sound guidance on essay structure and planning. Moreover, we also provide a Roman Fever sample teacher unit plan to simplify the process and ensure that you have all the necessary tools to drive success in your classroom. If you want a comprehensive resource for teaching “Roman Fever” by Edith Wharton, this resource is sure to make teaching this short story an engaging, thought-provoking, and educational experience for secondary English students.

Introducing The Chaser by John Collier Short Story Unit. Our easy-to-follow resource provides a seamless teaching experience, offering extensive coverage of key elements such as comprehension questions, setting analysis, author details, figurative language exploration, annotating techniques, creative writing exercises, essay planning guidance, and much more. Tailored specifically for high school ELA or secondary English students studying “The Chaser,” this resource is suitable for students aged approximately 12-15 years, encompassing Years 7-10. The student booklet, which is printable and ready for immediate use, contains a wealth of engaging and educational activities to captivate your students. Dive into comprehensive short story notes, explore the author’s background through an exciting webquest task, develop observation skills to analyze the text, delve into the details of the setting, master the art of annotating, stimulate critical thinking with comprehension questions, foster creativity with writing tasks, map out themes and characters, explore language techniques, and receive guidance on essay structure and planning. To further support your teaching journey with The Chaser, we provide a sample teacher unit plan, simplifying the process and ensuring you have all the necessary tools to hit the ground running. Everything you need!

Introducing The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury Short Story Unit. Our easy-to-use resource provides a seamless teaching experience, offering solid coverage of key elements such as comprehension questions, setting analysis, author details, figurative language exploration, annotating techniques, creative writing exercises, essay planning guidance, and more. Tailored perfectly for Australian students and those studying The Pedestrian globally, this resource is suitable for students aged approximately 12-15 years, encompassing Years 7-10. The student booklet, which is printable and ready for immediate use, contains a plethora of engaging and educational activities to captivate your students. Explore the author’s background through an exciting webquest task, delve into the setting, master the art of annotating, stimulate critical thinking with comprehension questions, foster creativity with captivating writing tasks, map out themes and characters, explore language techniques, and receive guidance on essay structure and planning. To further support your teaching journey with “The Pedestrian,” we provide a sample teacher unit plan, simplifying the process and ensuring you have all the necessary tools to hit the ground running.

Discover The Velt by Ray Bradbury with this complete Short Story Study Unit. Designed to simplify your teaching experience, this user-friendly resource covers a wide array of topics. Dive into comprehension questions, explore the setting in detail, delve into the author’s background, analyze figurative language, practice annotating, engage in creative writing, and have a go at essay planning – all in one unit. With our suggested unit plan for teachers and a printable student booklet, you can effortlessly deliver engaging lessons without the hassle of searching for suitable text study resources. This resource is ideal for Australian students or students worldwide who are studying “The Velt” in class. Designed for students aged approximately 12-15 years. Unlock the potential of your teaching and save valuable time with this all-in-one resource for studying “The Velt” by Ray Bradbury.

Introducing “Exploring Language Techniques in Music: A Comprehensive Language Study Unit on Songs for Secondary English Teachers” Attention secondary English teachers! Are you in search of a complete unit that will guide your Year 9, 10, or 11 students through a high school language study unit on songs? Look no further! We have developed a comprehensive resource specifically designed for this purpose. This unit is all about helping students understand the patterns of language used in different songs, focusing on narrative devices, literary terms, and structural devices. Students will have the opportunity to listen to, discuss, and analyze a range of songs. They will then choose a genre to delve deeper into and complete an independent research task, which can be presented to the class as a speech or in an alternative format. Our convenient print-and-go student booklet accompanies this unit, spanning 27 pages. It includes a personal media use survey, an introduction to music, an exploration of the functions of music, a discussion on genre in music, an explanation of song language terms, guidance on analyzing songs using a graphic organizer, tips on writing about language techniques, task sheets, a sample marking schedule, and much more. As a teacher, you will benefit from the included resources. We provide you with all the necessary teacher notes, a unit plan, marking keys, and even examples of advertising. In addition to this, we have compiled a long song list for deeper analysis, complete with YouTube and lyrics links. Our media unit and language study unit are suitable for all secondary-level classes, catering to students learning to analyse and understand a variety of texts. While some adjustments to the assessment schedule may be necessary to align with your school system, this unit has been well-received and proven highly effective. It is particularly suited for students aged approximately 13-15 years, including New Zealand Year 9, 10, or 11 students, Australian Year 8, 9, or 10 students, and UK Key Stage 3-4 students. This unit uses British English spelling. Enhance your teaching with this exciting and comprehensive unit, helping your students explore language techniques in music with confidence!

Introducing “Exploring Visual and Verbal Language Techniques: A Complete Static Images Unit for Secondary English Students.” This Static Images unit is perfect for Year 9 or Year 10 English students learning about the power of visual and verbal language techniques in the media. We have developed this unit specifically to guide kids step-by-step through the world of static images, such as posters and advertising. This complete unit is focused on developing student understanding of a wide range of visual and verbal language techniques which are used in static images. They will have the opportunity to create your very own static image and complete an independent analysis of static images. Provided is a convenient print-and-go student booklet. This 27-page booklet covers various aspects, including an introduction to static images, visual and verbal language terms, analyzing static images using an analysis grid, exploring stereotypes, symbols, and codes in visual language, guidance on how to write about static images, task sheets, planning and writing pages, a sample static image marking schedule, and much more. As you navigate through the booklet, use the accompanying PowerPoint with static image examples and task exemplars to further enhance your understanding. This complete media unit and language study unit is suitable for lower secondary classes in Australia and New Zealand. It has been successfully implemented in both countries, and while you may need to make adjustments to the assessment schedule to align with your system, it has proven to be highly effective. This unit is particularly suitable for students aged approximately 13-15 years, including New Zealand Year 9, 10, or 11 students, Australian Year 8, 9, or 10 students, and UK Key Stage 3 students. Please note that this product contains British English spelling.

Introducing “Mastering Advertising Language: A Comprehensive Unit for Secondary English Students” This comprehensive unit focuses on exploring a wide range of visual and verbal language techniques employed in advertising. Get ready to analyze advertisements, master the art of creating your very own advertisement, and engage in an independent advertising analysis. This 32-page booklet covers everything from pre-unit surveys to visual and verbal language terms for advertising, appeals of advertising, analyzing adverts using an analysis grid, stereotypes and symbols in advertising, the art of crafting compelling slogans, writing about language techniques, task sheets, planning and writing pages, and even a sample essay marking schedule. As you explore the booklet, you’ll discover numerous other valuable resources that will enrich your understanding. There are also teacher resources to support the unit, including a suggested teacher unit plan, answer keys and notes, an example analysis sheet, and a collection of thought-provoking adverts. This complete media unit caters to all secondary-level classes in Australia and New Zealand where students are honing their skills in analyzing and comprehending a variety of texts. This unit is well-suited for students aged approximately 13-15 years, including New Zealand Year 9, 10, or 11 students, Australian Year 8, 9, or 10 students, and UK Key Stage 3 students. Please note that this product adheres to British English spelling conventions throughout, but I do try to minimise contentious words. Embark on this exciting educational journey today, and unlock the power of advertising language!

Introducing our 100 ENGLISH LITERARY TERMS SORTING GAME or HUNT, specially designed for Secondary English Classrooms. This engaging activity offers an effortless way to help students learn about language and writing techniques. Simply print the provided materials and cut along the dotted lines to separate the term, definition, and examples. You can mix them up in a bag and have students sort them into the correct sets, or you can organize a classroom scavenger hunt where teams find the definitions and examples of their assigned terms. The document includes some ideas to assist you in implementing the activity. While playing, you will not only make learning enjoyable for your students, but also help them develop their vocabulary and confidence with literary terms. This activity covers a wide range of essential terminology, such as analogy, ambiguity, alliteration, allusion, bias, colloquialism, contrast, conflict, cliché, euphemism, hyperbole, irony, jargon, metaphor, onomatopoeia, oxymoron, paradox, pun, satire, slang, symbolism, connotation, homonym, register, mood, suspense, theme, and plot. Additionally, it includes character types, novel terms, and more, such as stock/static/round characters, red herring, resolution, turning point, and many others. For added support and differentiation, there is a color/colour version available. You can use all the provided terms or select the ones that fit your curriculum. Please note that I try my best to avoid differing spellings between countries, but there may be a few words with British English spelling.

Presenting our collection of FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE WORKSHEETS designed specifically for high school English students. These worksheets are aimed at fostering student confidence in identifying and explaining the use of various figurative language techniques. With a total of 10 different activities, these worksheets are a time-saving resource that will greatly benefit both educators and students. They can be utilized as bellringers or as writing skills activities, helping students improve their overall writing abilities. Designed for Secondary English students in Years 7-12, these worksheets provide ample opportunities for students to enhance their understanding and application of figurative language techniques. To provide a range of options and keep students engaged, the instructions also include ideas for differentiation and variety. Included with this resource are: 10 figurative language worksheets, accompanied by answer keys.

Introducing our comprehensive LANGUAGE STUDY UNIT designed for Secondary English students, focusing on advertising language techniques and analysis. This unit is perfect for High School English students in Years 9-11 who are studying language techniques and want to explore how they are utilized to convey meaning in advertisements. The unit begins by providing an overview of the basics of advertising, followed by an in-depth analysis of the language used in advertisements. Students will then have the opportunity to find their own examples of advertisements and present their analysis to the class. The student booklet is a convenient print-and-go resource, accompanied by all necessary teacher notes, a unit plan, marking keys, and examples of advertisements. With this complete unit, you can save time and energy, as all the work is done for you! Includes: A 32-page print-and-go student booklet with - Pre-unit survey visual and verbal language terms for advertising appeals of advertising Analysing advertisements using an analysis grid Stereotypes, symbols in advertising Slogans How to write about language techniques Task sheets Planning and writing pages Sample essay marking schedule and so much more… 2. Teacher Resources, including: A teacher unit plan, Answer keys and notes Example analysis sheet Advertisements and examples This complete language study unit was created for Year 9 - Year 11 students in Australia and New Zealand, but can be used around the world for a similar purpose - you may just need to tweak the marking schedule to suit your schooling system. This product contains some British English spelling.

Introducing our Secondary English Class Starters or ELA Bell Ringers that will effectively engage students and develop their essential skills while transitioning into the class. These fun and meaningful tasks focus on vocabulary, editing, sentencing, writing, and figurative language, promoting critical thinking, reading, and writing skills. Term 1 Class Starters: 10 Weeks, 5 Tasks per Week. Bell Ringers or Class Starters are highly effective in achieving the following: Establishing a regular routine: By starting with these tasks, students enter the class and prepare themselves for work, fostering a productive mindset. Reducing transition time: Minimize wasteful time between classes, ensuring a seamless transition and maximizing instructional time. Settling students: Having clear expectations helps minimize behavioral issues and ensures readiness for learning, especially for students who thrive on routine. Developing essential skills: These activities focus on editing and writing skills that are transferable to various assignments and tasks. Addressing the hidden curriculum: Our Class Starters also cover spelling, comprehension, language skills, and critical thinking. Whether you call them Class Starters, Bell Ringers, Bell Work, Do Nows, or Warm Ups, they all work effectively in high school English classes! Perfect for Secondary English classes for students in Year 9 - 12. Although some vocabulary words may pose a challenge for Year 7-8 students, they can decipher them with provided definitions and sentencing practice. On the other hand, Year 12 students may find some tasks easier, but in my experience, the majority of students at all levels enjoy doing Bell Ringers and find them beneficial. Each weekly set includes the following tasks: Viewing/listening task utilizing a variety of videos and songs. Sentencing task involving sentence combination or expansion. Vocabulary word of the week, including definition, sentence usage, and finding synonyms and antonyms. Writing task focusing on reflective, creative, or opinionative writing. Editing task with emphasis on figurative language recognition and author’s purpose. Please note: This set of Class Starters may contain some examples of British English spelling, though I make an effort to avoid words that may cause any issues. Get your Secondary English classes off to a strong start with our engaging and skill-focused Class Starters or ELA Bell Ringers!