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Secondary English], General Secondary Resources, Te Reo Maori Resources, 0-5 Preschool Resources for enjoyable and engaging learning.
I love teaching English and have been doing so for many years. I hope that my experience and resources can save you time and energy in setting up and running your classroom :)
Introducing our ready-to-print DETENTION Novel Study Unit, designed for teachers looking for a comprehensive and engaging resource.
Our user-friendly unit includes a printable student booklet and a suggested teacher’s plan, eliminating the need for time-consuming searches for suitable text study resources.
Tailored for students aged approximately 10-15 years old, our DETENTION student booklet immerses students in the enthralling narrative of the novel by Trist Bancks.
Perfect for students in Australia and beyond studying this novel in class, our resource is a valuable tool for cultivating critical thinking and analysis skills.
Our complete resource includes a range of activities to engage students with the text, including comprehension questions, character profiles, creative writing tasks, and more.
With everything you need in one convenient package, our DETENTION Novel Study Unit saves precious preparation time, allowing you to focus on your students.
TOMORROW WHEN THE WAR BEGAN Complete Junior Secondary Text Unit including text response and chapter questions in a ready-to-print-out-and-go student booklet, teacher’s unit plan, notes & quotes, and more.
Student booklet includes:
Editing task on John Marsden, the author
Character file templates
Chapter Questions on the novel looking at important character changes, ideas, themes and events
Survival checklist activity
Dairy entry writing task
Themes page
Teacher Resources include:
Sample Unit Plan
Chapter quizzes and tests
Notes for Projection & copying
3 pages of important quotes from the novel
Words for a word wall display
Optional extra extension or writing tasks
Suits students of approximately 13-14 years of age: New Zealand Year 9 or 10 students, Australian Year 8 or 9 students, and UK Key Stage 3 students.
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.
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.
Notes on language terminology, complete with lists and definitions, for each year of Secondary Schooling, increasing in breath and difficulty for each year level. Use as a complete list to give to students each year, and refer to them throughout the year as you memorise terms, hone skills and complete tasks.
Buy one set for the English year level you teach, or pay less per set for a complete Secondary Language Terms Set.
1. Year 10 Language Terms – 10 pages in length - Suit students of approximately 14 years of age: New Zealand Year 10 students, Australian Year 9 students, and UK Key Stage 3 students
2. Year 11 Language Terms - 11 pages in length - Suit students of approximately 15 years of age: New Zealand Year 11 students, Australian Year 10 students, and UK Key Stage 4 students
3. Year 12 Language Terms - 12 pages in length - Suit students of approximately 16 years of age: New Zealand Year 12 students, Australian Year 11 students, and UK Key Stage 4 students
4. Year 13+ Language Terms - 11 pages in length - Suit students of approximately 17 years of age: New Zealand Year 13 students, Australian Year 12 students, and UK Key Stage 4 students, Post 16 Education, and English Higher Education or Tertiary Students
Each set covers a range of areas that students need to know:
This set = Y10
Grammar & Parts of Speech Terms – Adverb, Antonym, Article, Connotation, Conjunction… etc
Sentences, Parts of Sentences Terms – Contention, Run-on Sentence, Clause… etc
Language Terms for this level – Analogy, Colloquialism, Contrast, Cliché… etc
Textual Terms to go with units on Novel, Film, Oral Presentations, Poetry
Punctuation Terms – Apostrophe, Capital Letters, Colon,… etc
50 great English Classroom Posters for ENGLISH CLASSROOM DECOR showing NOVEL COVERS from a range of interesting and classic novels.
Perfect for Secondary or High School teachers wanting to inspire a bit more reading and text knowledge in their students - also good as discussion starters or writing prompts!
An easy and attractive display. Let me save you some time!
Includes:
50 Classic Covers Posters
These **TEEN FICTION EDITING WORKSHEETS for high school English students **inspire interest in current teen fiction as students work to find the 20 spelling, punctuation and grammar errors hidden in each one.
10 different editing worksheets based on well-known teen fiction excerpts, complete with answer keys.
Perfect bellringers or writing skills activities to improve student writing skills these HIGH SCHOOL EDITING WORKSHEETS are perfect for ELA English students in Years 9-12 English classes. Students will develop their vocabulary through engaging games.
Ideas for differentiation included in the instructions.
These exercises are excellent for revision of punctuation rules, homonyms, spelling and grammar skills.
Texts Used for this Editing Worksheet Set:
Paper Towns – John Green (Excerpt)
2.Tomorrow, When the War Began – John Marsden (Excerpt)
3.Twilight – Stephenie Meyer (Excerpt)
4.The Hunger Games – Suzanne Collins (Excerpt)
5.The Giver – Lois Lowry (Excerpt)
6.Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone – J. K. Rowling (Excerpt)
7.The Perks of Being a Wallflower – Stephen Chbosky (Excerpt)
8.Divergent – Veronica Roth (Excerpt)
9.Thirteen Reasons Why – Jay Asher (Excerpt)
10.The Book Thief – Markus Zusak (Excerpt)
Included:
10 Editing Worksheets with Marking Keys
This swift two-week Film Study, focusing on Baz Luhrmann’s rendition of ELVIS, is tailored for High School English classes, offering students a rapid yet comprehensive review of film techniques and analysis. Featuring pre-viewing and post-viewing inquiries, six interactive activity stations, and written response prompts, this dynamic film unit provides a condensed but enriching exploration of Elvis.
By immersing themselves in the Elvis film, students will gain a deep understanding of its themes, characters, and distinctive cinematic elements. Our user-friendly film study booklet includes all essential worksheets for pre- and post-viewing activities, collaborative station tasks, and writing exercises.
Enhanced with a sample unit plan and teacher notes, this resource empowers educators to facilitate insightful discussions and activities. While detailed answer keys are not provided, the structured tasks ensure intuitive comprehension.
This ELVIS High School English Film Study Unit comprises:
A comprehensive 12-page student film study booklet featuring:
Pre-viewing brainstorming activities
Viewing questions tailored to Elvis
Revision of film techniques
Exploration of Baz Luhrmann’s Red Curtain Cinema techniques
Six activity stations focusing on pivotal scenes, relationships, and character development
Extended written response prompts for deeper analysis
Teacher Resources including:
A sample two-week film unit plan
Example notes on mise-en-scène
Task cards for each activity station**
Ideal for English students seeking to refine their understanding of film analysis and techniques, this unit offers flexibility for integration into existing curriculum or as a standalone module. It also serves as a valuable resource for substitute or relief teachers, ensuring continuity in learning during transitional periods.
*Please note:
*The purchase of the film is required to complete this unit.
*Detailed answer keys for each page are not included, but tasks are scaffolded for ease of comprehension and examples are provided for more challenging exercises.
Looking for an immersive high school film unit that delves deep into film techniques and analysis? Explore our comprehensive Film Study for Any Film, designed to engage upper high school students in crafting technical film essays with finesse.
Introducing our comprehensive PERSUASIVE WRITING UNIT, designed to guide Secondary English students through the intricacies of persuasive language techniques and analysis.
Perfect for High School English students in Years 7-10 who are studying persuasive language and its impact on creating meaning.
This unit begins by covering the basics of persuasive writing before delving into a thorough analysis of persuasive language techniques. Students will follow step-by-step graphic organizers and exercises to develop their own persuasive essays.
Our ready-to-print student booklet accompanies teacher notes, a unit plan, and a marking schedule, providing a complete package that saves you time and energy.
Included in this persuasive writing unit:
A 25-page print-and-go student booklet that covers:
An introduction to persuasive writing
Key persuasive language terms
The art of persuasion
Analysis of a persuasive speech script
Generation of persuasive topics
Planning and writing pages, broken down into easily manageable steps
Sample essay marking schedule
Sample teaching plan
Teacher keys
And more…
While originally created for Year 9 - Year 11 students in Australia and New Zealand, this versatile resource can be used worldwide for similar purposes. Simply adjust the marking schedule to complement your school system.
Please note that this product contains some British English spelling.
Let our PERSUASIVE WRITING UNIT do the work for you, providing a comprehensive and structured approach to teaching persuasive language techniques and analysis. Grab your copy today and watch your students’ persuasive writing skills flourish!
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.
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!
10 different Christmas poems to write. Get the creative juices flowing with easy-to-write and fun Christmas poetry worksheets which lower high school students will enjoy.
Comes with an instructional Powerpoint presentation with a slide for each of the poetry types to accompany the task with a visual aid.
10 page PDF document with student worksheets
10 page Powerpoint presentation
Poetry Types:
Acrostic poems
Simile poem
Sensory poem
Limerick
Haiku
Cinquain
and more :)
This Poetry Analysis Workshop for close reading activity uses Banjo Paterson’s ‘WALTZING MATILDA’ to help students learn about poetry analysis. This is a great classic Australian song which many voted to have as the National Anthem at one time! It’s the story of a happy-go-lucky swagman who just wants to go dancing with his sweetheart.
Workshop takes 2-4 lessons. This poetry analysis booklet can be instantly printed for students. Perfect for snippets of analytical thinking and textual analysis practice between other units, or for a reliever or substitute teacher - everything needed is included.
Perfect for students in Upper High School - New Zealand Years 10-12, Australia Years 9-11, USA Years 9-11, and Britain Years 10-12 (Key Stage 4-5).
Included:
A list of language techniques to look for
An analysis grid
A language features page to focus on two chosen language features
4 great extension tasks for students to choose from
A sample marking schedule
Teacher sample analysis notes
Included:
10 page poetry close reading workshop
A ready-to-print 1984 novel study on 1984 by George Orwell complete with printable student booklet and teacher’s plan.
This easy to follow resource provides a ready 1984 unit plan for teachers and 1984 student booklet which is printable and ready to teach, saving you time and effort searching for suitable text study resources.
Suits students in High School English classes of approximately 15-17 years of age: New Zealand Year 11 or 12 students, Australian Year 10-12 students.
Student booklet includes:
Webquest task on the author
1984 Character file templates
1984 Setting
Context
1984 Chapter Questions on the novel looking at important character changes, ideas, themes and events
Dairy entry writing task
1984 Themes page
Symbols 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:
28-page student booklet for analysis of 1984 / Nineteen Eighty Four
Poetry Analysis Workshop for close reading activity with Banjo Paterson’s The Man from Snowy River. This great Australian poem is perfect for looking at the the cost of war and the way everyone is made the same in death.
Workshop takes 2-3 lessons. This great poem analysis can be printed in a small booklet. Perfect for snippets of analytical thinking and textual analysis practice between other units, or for a reliever or substitute teacher - everything needed is included.
Perfect for students in Upper High School - New Zealand Years 11-13, Australia Years 10-12, USA Years 10-12, and Britain Years 10-12 (Key Stage 4-5).
Included:
A list of language techniques to look for
An analysis grid
A language features page to focus on two chosen language features
4 great extension tasks for students to choose from
A sample marking schedule
Teacher sample analysis notes
Included:
10 page Australian poetry close reading workshop
This swift two-week Film Study, focusing on Baz Luhrmann’s rendition of Romeo and Juliet, is tailored for High School English classes, offering students a rapid yet comprehensive review of film techniques and analysis. Featuring pre-viewing and post-viewing inquiries, six interactive activity stations, and written response prompts, this dynamic film unit provides a condensed but enriching exploration of Romeo and Juliet.
By immersing themselves in the Romeo and Juliet film, students will gain a deep understanding of its themes, characters, and distinctive cinematic elements. Our user-friendly film study booklet includes all essential worksheets for pre- and post-viewing activities, collaborative station tasks, and writing exercises.
Enhanced with a sample unit plan and teacher notes, this resource empowers educators to facilitate insightful discussions and activities. While detailed answer keys are not provided, the structured tasks ensure intuitive comprehension.
This Romeo and Juliet High School English Film Study Unit comprises:
A comprehensive 12-page student film study booklet featuring:
Pre-viewing brainstorming activities
Viewing questions tailored to Romeo and Juliet
Revision of film techniques
Exploration of Baz Luhrmann’s Red Curtain Cinema techniques
Six activity stations focusing on pivotal scenes, relationships, and character development
Extended written response prompts for deeper analysis
Teacher Resources including:
A sample two-week film unit plan
Example notes on mise-en-scène
Task cards for each activity station**
Ideal for English students seeking to refine their understanding of film analysis and techniques, this unit offers flexibility for integration into existing curriculum or as a standalone module. It also serves as a valuable resource for substitute or relief teachers, ensuring continuity in learning during transitional periods.
*Please note:
*The purchase of the film is required to complete this unit.
*Detailed answer keys for each page are not included, but tasks are scaffolded for ease of comprehension and examples are provided for more challenging exercises.
Looking for an immersive high school film unit that delves deep into film techniques and analysis? Explore our comprehensive Film Study for Any Film, designed to engage upper high school students in crafting technical film essays with finesse.
Get ready to dive into the captivating world of Blueback by Tim Winton with our amazing novel study and text study resource!
This ready-to-print package includes a comprehensive teacher’s plan and a printable student booklet, saving you valuable time and effort in finding the perfect resources for your text study.
Ideal for students aged 10-14 in Australia and beyond, this resource is tailor-made for classroom use. Inside the student booklet, you’ll find a range of engaging activities, such as a webquest on the author, character file templates, exploration of the setting and context, chapter questions that delve into character development and important themes, a creative writing task, exploration of themes and symbols, analysis of language techniques, observing the text exercises, big ideas discussions, an interview and presentation project, and even essay structure and planning pages.
Plus, we’ve included a sample teacher unit plan to help you easily navigate through this exciting text study journey.
With our ready-to-print resource, you’ll have everything you need to deliver a dynamic and comprehensive Blueback unit.
So, save time and get your students excited about literature with this vibrant and engaging novel study!
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Introducing our comprehensive ANY FILM STUDY UNIT designed to guide High School English students through a in-depth analysis of ANY FILM of your choice in the classroom.
This unit focuses on developing a deep understanding of how visual techniques are utilized to convey meaning in film. By the end of this unit, students will have a thorough knowledge of the chosen film, having analyzed it extensively.
The student booklet is provided as a print-and-go resource and includes a variety of activities such as a brief history of film, pre-watching activities, post-watching discussions, analysis of film storytelling elements (plot, characters, setting, theme), a terminology list of film techniques, analysis sheets for scenes, characters, themes, as well as for setting, symbols, motif, mis-en-scene, montage, and essay questions.
To support teachers, we have included a sample film study teacher unit plan, answer keys for activities, and example analysis pages.
You will need to purchase the film of your choice separately.
This complete FILM STUDY UNIT is suitable for high school English students who are learning to analyze films and understand film techniques. It is perfect for any High School English Language Arts classes.
Please note that while our normal usage follows British English spelling conventions, we have made every effort to avoid contentious words. You should not find many, if any, controversial terms in this unit.
Equip your students with the necessary tools and skills to conduct a thorough film analysis through our comprehensive and adaptable FILM STUDY UNIT.
This is a handy Get To Know You Quiz & Starting Out Diagnostic Test for Year 11 - so easy to start your year well and create a great first impression on your students.
1. A ‘Quick Quiz’ with a range of fun questions for your class to answer on the first day back. Questions include both silly items (colour of socks) and useful ones for the teacher (best school subject). (2 pages) Fully editable Word Document.
2. A Diagnostic test to help you with your initial familiarisation with your students. Covers editing, a few terminology questions, some homonym questions, and an extended writing section. (2 pages) Fully editable Word Document.
Class Expectations to go through on the first day. Covers a range of topics such as discipline, lateness, homework and more. (2 pages) Fully editable Word Document. (1 page) Non Editable. PDF.
Suits students of approximately 15 years of age: New Zealand Year 11 students, Australian Year 10 students, and UK Key Stage 4 students
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Get To Know You Quiz & Starting Out Diagnostic Test - Year 10
1. A ‘Quick Quiz’ with a range of fun questions for your class to answer on the first day back. Questions include both silly items (colour of socks) and useful ones for the teacher (best school subject). (2 pages) Fully Editable Word Document.
2. A Diagnostic test to help you with your initial familiarisation with your students. Covers editing, a few terminology questions, some homonym questions, and an extended writing section. (2 pages) Fully Editable Word Document.
A Poster of Student Work Expectations. (1 page) Not Editable. PDF.
A handout of 2 pages with English Class expectations for setting up your class and classroom expectations - covers areas like homework, discipline system, being on time, etc. Fully Editable Word Document.
*Suits students of approximately 14 years of age: New Zealand Year 10 students, Australian Year 9 students, and UK Key Stage 3 students
*CHECK OUT my other Secondary English resources - I have some great Essay Structure posters, or an editable Novel Study booklet suitable for any book that you might like :)
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