Embark on a journey through the nuances of language with this resource, “Exploring Literary Sound Devices: A Scaffolded Approach.” This meticulously designed guide helps students understand and apply literary sound devices such as alliteration, assonance, consonance, sibilance, onomatopoeia, repetition and rhyme. Aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy and Common Core Standards for Reading Literature, this resource caters to various cognitive domains, offering a comprehensive and structured learning experience. Objectives: This resource encompasses a broad spectrum of objectives to enhance students’ proficiency in literary sound devices. From recalling and identifying these devices to comprehending their meanings and purposes, the objectives extend to analysing, evaluating and ultimately applying this knowledge to interpret texts and create original works. The multifaceted approach ensures a thorough understanding of the subject matter.

This Unit Lesson is perfect for teaching Definite and Indefinite Articles – ‘A’, ‘An’ and ‘The’. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons. Your students will love these self-grading exercises that are gamified for student engagement. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: To recognise and recall types of articles. To describe and explain the uses of articles. To use rules of placing definite and indefinite articles. To draw links between definite and indefinite articles. To justify the right use of articles as determiners. To produce sentences placing articles before a noun. After attempting these New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based Boom Cards students will be able to: Classify articles as definite (the) and indefinite (‘a’ and ‘an’). Identify the use of ‘a’, ‘an’, ‘the’ and zero article before a given noun. Place ‘a’, ‘an’, ‘the’ and zero article correctly before a given noun. Use ‘a’, ‘an’ and ‘the’ to determine a given noun. Identify the errors to ensure the correct use of ‘a’, ‘an’, ‘the’ and zero articles as determiners. Create new sentences using ‘a’, ‘an’, ‘the’ and zero article that determine nouns.

These Google Slides are perfect for teaching Spelling – Words Ending -able and -ible. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love these exercises that are carefully planned for student engagement. After attempting these New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based activities students will be able to: Add the suffix -ible or -able to make an adjective. Identify the correct spelling of adjectives using the suffix -able or -ible. Spell adjectives that end in suffix -able or -ible. Use the suffix -able or -ible to form adjectives and use verbs as clues to the meaning of adjectives. Exercise error identification to assess the correct use of suffix -able or -ible to form adjectives. Use adjectives that end in suffixes -able and -ible in writing. This download includes: EXERCISE 1: Give examples for adjectives made by adding suffix -able to verbs. EXERCISE 2: Give examples for adjectives made by adding suffix -ible to verbs. EXERCISE 3: Add a correct suffix: -able or -ible to the stem to complete the adjective. EXERCISE 4: Choose a correct suffix (-able or -ible) to fill each of the blanks. EXERCISE 5: Choose a correctly spelled adjective that ends in –able or –ible suffix to fill each of the blanks. EXERCISE 6: Choose a correctly spelled synonymous adjective that ends in suffix -able or –ible to fill each of the blanks. EXERCISE 7: Identify the spelling changes that occur when adding a suffix -able or -ible to verbs in forming an adjectives. EXERCISE 8: Identify the spelling changes that occur when adding a suffix -able to existing words. EXERCISE 9: Identify the verbs that take only the suffix -able. EXERCISE 10: Identify the verbs that take only the suffix -ible. EXERCISE 11: Identify the spelling rules applied in changing the verbs into adjectives. EXERCISE 12: Choose the right option that gives the meaning of -able or -ible word - a or b – to fill in the blank. EXERCISE 13: Exercise error identification to correct the inappropriate use of suffix in forming adjectives. EXERCISE 14: Exercise error identification to assess the correct use of suffixes: -able or –ible – Part 1 and 2. EXERCISE 15: Use adjectives that end in suffixes -able and -ible in writing. EXERCISE 16: Change each verb to an adjective that ends in -able. EXERCISE 17: Change each verb to an adjective that ends in -ible.

This PowerPoint Presentation is perfect for teaching Spelling – Words Ending -able and -ible. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love these exercises that are carefully planned for student engagement. After attempting these New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based activities students will be able to: Add the suffix -ible or -able to make an adjective. Identify the correct spelling of adjectives using the suffix -able or -ible. Spell adjectives that end in suffix -able or -ible. Use the suffix -able or -ible to form adjectives and use verbs as clues to the meaning of adjectives. Exercise error identification to assess the correct use of suffix -able or -ible to form adjectives. Use adjectives that end in suffixes -able and -ible in writing. This download includes: EXERCISE 1: Give examples for adjectives made by adding suffix -able to verbs. EXERCISE 2: Give examples for adjectives made by adding suffix -ible to verbs. EXERCISE 3: Add a correct suffix: -able or -ible to the stem to complete the adjective. EXERCISE 4: Choose a correct suffix (-able or -ible) to fill each of the blanks. EXERCISE 5: Choose a correctly spelled adjective that ends in –able or –ible suffix to fill each of the blanks. EXERCISE 6: Choose a correctly spelled synonymous adjective that ends in suffix -able or –ible to fill each of the blanks. EXERCISE 7: Identify the spelling changes that occur when adding a suffix -able or -ible to verbs in forming an adjectives. EXERCISE 8: Identify the spelling changes that occur when adding a suffix -able to existing words. EXERCISE 9: Identify the verbs that take only the suffix -able. EXERCISE 10: Identify the verbs that take only the suffix -ible. EXERCISE 11: Identify the spelling rules applied in changing the verbs into adjectives. EXERCISE 12: Choose the right option that gives the meaning of -able or -ible word - a or b – to fill in the blank. EXERCISE 13: Exercise error identification to correct the inappropriate use of suffix in forming adjectives. EXERCISE 14: Exercise error identification to assess the correct use of suffixes: -able or –ible – Part 1 and 2. EXERCISE 15: Use adjectives that end in suffixes -able and -ible in writing. EXERCISE 16: Change each verb to an adjective that ends in -able. EXERCISE 17: Change each verb to an adjective that ends in -ible.

This Unit Lesson Plan is perfect for teaching Description - Reading and Writing. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love these exercises that are carefully planned for student engagement. After attempting these New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based activities students will be able to: Identify the descriptive vocabulary and the emotive language used in a description. Identify the figurative language used in a description. Apply existing knowledge to describe the real situations. Use descriptive techniques to plan a sample description. Use PQP or TAG technique to evaluate a description. Use descriptive techniques to write a well-structured description. This download includes: EXERCISE 1: Match the terms (1-14) with their meaning (A-N). EXERCISE 2: Identify the adjectives, adverbs and sensory imagery (visual, auditory, olfactory, tactile and gustatory) used in the following description. EXERCISE 3: Identify the comparison devices (simile, metaphor, personification and hyperbole) and sound devices (onomatopoeia, alliteration, internal rhyme and repletion) used in the following description. EXERCISE 4: Create word images with the given phrases. Make sure you show and not just tell. EXERCISE 5: Use the given adjectives to describe the nouns in the pictures. EXERCISE 6: Use the given adverbs to describe the action in the pictures. Follow the instructions. EXERCISE 7: Describe the following images to create word-images. Follow the instructions and use the given descriptors. EXERCISE 8: Use comparison devices to describe the following images. Follow the instructions given below. EXERCISE 9: Use sound devices to describe the following images. Follow the instructions given below. EXERCISE 10: Answer the following questions to demonstrate your knowledge of description. EXERCISE 11: Plan a sample description of a noun – a place – a beach. Use the following planning frame. EXERCISE 12: Use the following descriptive vocabulary to describe all that you see, hear, feel, taste and smell at the beach. EXERCISE 13: Frame sentences using selected descriptive vocabulary and the sample plan to make a first draft. EXERCISE 14: Use the PQP technique to evaluate the following description. EXERCISE 15: Use the TAG technique to evaluate the following description. EXERCISE 16: Make a final draft of the planned description of a noun – a place – a beach. Use the following descriptive structure. EXERCISE 17: Use your knowledge of DESCRIPTION to write on any one of the following. RUBRICS: Description Checklist and Rubrics. Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment

A set of 10 ready to use worksheets with answers on argumentative writing. After working with these worksheets students will be able to: Recall conventions of argumentative writing. Apply authorial technique to organize arguments logically. Analyse author’s use of language and the impact of it in argumentation. Demonstrate argumentation skill in writing using language and tone appropriate to the audience. This download includes worksheets on: Deciding whether the given images are - an argument, a fight, or a debate. Using PPC, PEE, and IQC models to construct arguments. Choosing a cross-curriculum topic to construct arguments. Using Toulmin Argument Model to construct an argument. Demonstrating the skill of argumentation in writing. Answering multiple choice questions on argumentative writing. Identifying the key elements of an argumentative paragraph. Using PEEL technique to analyze an argument. Reading the argument to answer questions. Reading the argument on “Be Yourself” to answer questions. Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment

This PowerPoint Presentation is perfect for teaching Spelling – Words Ending -sure or -ture. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love these exercises that are carefully planned for student engagement. Objectives of this lesson are: To recall the spelling rules associated with words ending with ch, sh and zh sounding suffixes. To understand the rules for spelling nouns ending with the ch, sh and zh sound. To apply the conventions of spelling for adding ch, sh or zh sounding suffixes to existing words. To analyse the use of ch, sh and zh sounding suffixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word. To evaluate the correct use of ch, sh and zh sounding suffixes in forming nouns. To create nouns from existing verbs/words using ch, sh and zh sounding suffixes. After attempting these New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based activities students will be able to: Recall that the words ending in ‘ch’ sound are spelt ‘ture’ or ‘cher’ and ‘zh’ or ‘sh’ sounds spelt ‘sure’. Identify the correct spelling of words ending –ture, -cher and -sure. Spell words ending with –ture, -cher and –sure suffixes. Use –ture, -cher and –sure suffixes to form nouns and use verbs as clues to the meaning of nouns. Exercise error identification to ensure the correct use of –ture, -cher and –sure suffixes in forming nouns. Spell words ending –ture, -cher and -sure correctly in my writing.

A lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on spoken vs written English. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Generate ideas and plans to speak English fluently. Develop a draft to show the difference between written and spoken English. List the basic tips for successful public speaking. Demonstrate the use of spoken and written English effectively. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Written English, Spoken English Flipped Lesson Part - Video - Written vs Spoken English Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Impromptu Speaking Success Criteria - Written vs Spoken English Checklist Scaffolding Notes - · Fluency Tips, Written vs Spoken, Speaking Tips Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Speak, Think-Speak, Write-Speak Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – Online Quiz, Questions Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - Online Exercises Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - Listening Triangles Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Worksheets and Task Cards Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1a/2-6 Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment

A set of 15 task cards and exercises on poetry comprehension – Solitary Reaper by William Wordsworth. After working with these worksheets students will be able to: Analyse the poem to make a critical appreciation. Identify the poetic devices and explain how they are used in the poem. Annotate the lines of the poem with reference to context. This resource includes: Identification of poetry elements (Exercise 1) Completing summary for the poem (Exercise 2) Critical appreciation of the poem (Exercise 3) Planning to write a poems (Exercise 4) Selecting correct option to answer questions (Exercise 5) Meanings of expressions and filling blanks (Exercise 6) Identification of poetic devices (Exercise 7) Explanation of the poetic devices as used in the poem (Exercise 8) Creating poems (Exercise 9) Answering questions with options (Exercise 10) Summarizing the meaning (Exercise 11) Identification of annotation elements (Exercise 12) Annotating the lines of the poem (Exercise 13) Analyzing poems (Exercise 14) Answering comprehension questions (Exercise 15) Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment

A lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on fictional story writing. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Differentiate between fiction and non-fiction. Express stories orally applying knowledge of story elements. Apply knowledge of story elements through planning. Apply strategies learned in oral expression to writing. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Plot, Moral, Point of View Flipped Lesson Part - Video - Fictional Story Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – K-W-L Chart Success Criteria - Fictional Story Writing Checklist Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share Scaffolder Notes - Fictional Story Elements Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – Online Quizzes Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - Exercise Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - PEEC Technique Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Task Cards Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.W.8.3abcde/5/10 Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive Educational Tools and Resources - Connectives, Adverbs, Verbs, Adjectives Teachers can use this resource to teach the students how to write a fictional story, thereby helping them to enhance their writing skills. Here are some other possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment

A lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on cumulative sentences. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Define cumulative sentences. Identify the main clause and subordinate constructions in a cumulative sentence. Use cumulative sentences in writing to take the reader by surprise. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Sentence, Fragment, Run-on, Cumulative Flipped Lesson Part - Video - Cumulative Sentences Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Basketball Questioning Success Criteria - Cumulative Sentence Checklist Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share Scaffolder Notes - Cumulative Sentence Elements Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – Online Quiz Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - Exercise Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - Diamond 9 Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Worksheets with Answers Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.L.6.1ce/2a/3a/7.1c/3a/8.1d Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive Educational Tools and Resources - Connectives, Adverbs, Verbs, Adjectives Teachers can use this resource to teach the students how to use cumulative sentences in their writing, thereby helping them to enhance their writing skills. Here are some other possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment

A lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on writing a draft. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Analyse the techniques for writing a first draft. List the checklist for writing a first draft. Produce a first draft to a specific audience, purpose and context in a consistent register, tone, and style. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Draft Flipped Lesson Part - Video - How to Write a Draft Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Who Wants to be a Millionaire Success Criteria - First Draft Checklist Scaffolding Notes - Language Characteristics, Draft Techniques Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – 3 Online Quizzes Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - Worksheet Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - PQP Technique Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Worksheets with Answers Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.W.8.4/5/10 Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive Word-Bank: Connectives, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment

A lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on prepositions of agent, measure, source, possession, and cause. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Acquire understanding of preposition rules. Learn how and when to use agent, measure, source, possession, and cause prepositions. Demonstrate the correct use of prepositions of agent, measure, source, possession, and cause in writing. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Preposition Flipped Lesson Part - Video - What are Prepositions? Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Brainstorm Success Criteria - Prepositions Checklist Scaffolding Notes - Preposition Rules, Prepositions List and Uses Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – 5 Online Quizzes Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - Worksheet Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - Box Office Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Worksheets with Answers Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1e/5.1a/8.1/5b Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive Word-Bank: Connectives, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment

A set of 16 task cards and exercises on poetry comprehension – A Thing of Beauty by John Keats. After working with these worksheets students will be able to: Analyse the poem to make a critical appreciation. Identify the poetic devices and explain how they are used in the poem. Annotate the lines of the poem with reference to context. This download includes worksheets on: Inferring the meaning of the words from the context of the poem (Exercise 1) Listing things of beauty and things that cause suffering (Exercise 2) Making a critical appreciation of the poem (Exercise 3) Answering think a bit questions (Exercise 4) Answering poetry elements questions (Exercise 5) Identifying the meaning of expressions used in the poem (Exercise 6) Identifying and explaining the poetic devices used in the poem (Exercise 7) Answering questions with short answers (Exercise 8) Thinking a bit and answering (Exercise 9) Answering poetic devices questions (Exercise 10) Summarizing the stanzas of the poem (Exercise 11) Identifying annotation elements (Exercise 12) Annotating the lines of the poem (Exercise 13) Answering comprehension questions (Exercise 14) Answering multiple choice questions (Exercise 15) Answering inferential questions (Exercise 16) Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment

A unit lesson plan with 6 sessions on teaching and learning resources of Standard English Conventions - Sentence Structure, Punctuation and Usage - based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. After completing this unit students will be able to: SESSION 1 - REMEMBERING - Recall and list the conventions of sentence structure. SESSION 2 - UNDERSTANDING - Order and group the conventions of punctuation. SESSION 3 - APPLYING - Examine and discover the conventions of language usage. SESSION 4 - ANALYSING - Analyse and demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing. SESSION 5 - EVALUATING - Assess and demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English punctuation and spelling when writing. SESSION 6 - CREATING - Use knowledge of the language and its conventions when writing. This download includes: SESSION 1: REMEMBERING - RECALL-LIST EXERCISE 1 - Describe the concept of syntax, defining it as the arrangement of words into phrases, clauses and sentences. SESSION 2: UNDERSTANDING - ORDER-GROUP EXERCISE 2 - Classify and explain various forms of punctuation to signal various relationships within and between sentences. SESSION 3: APPLYING - EXAMINE-DISCOVER EXERCISE 3 - Construct and complete the rules one must follow when writing in Standard English. SESSION 4: ANALYSING - ANALYSE-DEMONSTRATE EXERCISE 4 - Recognise and correct sentence formation problems and inappropriate shifts in sentence construction. SESSION 5: EVALUATING - ASSESS-DEMONSTRATE EXERCISE 5 - Judge and conclude problematic punctuation and add punctuation to clarify meaning. SESSION 6: CREATING - INTEGRATE-REARRANGE EXERCISE 6 - Integrate knowledge and skills associated with common practices in formal well-edited English writing and create new sentences. DIFFERENTIATION EXERCISE 7 - Demonstrate the knowledge of the language and its conventions in writing. EXTENSIONS: EXERCISE 8 - Answer the following questions to demonstrate your knowledge of Standard English Conventions. PLENARY: EXERCISE 9 - Answer the following questions to demonstrate your knowledge of Standard English Conventions. HOME LEARNING: EXERCISE 10 - Answer the following questions to demonstrate your knowledge of Standard English Conventions. EXERCISE 11 - Identify the errors in the use of determiners in the following passages and write the correction. EXERCISE 12 - Identify the errors in the use of verb tenses in the following passages and write the correction. EXERCISE 13 - Identify the errors in the use of modals in the following passages and write the correction. EXERCISE 14 - Identify the errors in the use of non-finite verbs in the following passages and write the correction. EXERCISE 15 - Identify the errors in the use of sentence connectors in the following passages and write the correction.

A lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on story analysis. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Acquire knowledge of story elements. Discuss story components and story analysis guide. Analyse the assigned story to make a critical appreciation. Demonstrate mastery of story elements in writing. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Plot, Characters, Setting Flipped Lesson Part - Video - How to Analyze Literature Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – A Picture is Worth 1000 Words Success Criteria - Story Analysis Checklist Scaffolding Notes - Story Components, Template, Guide, Prompt Collaborative Group Tasks – Think-Share, Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – 3 Online Quizzes Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - Exercise Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - PEEL Technique Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Worksheets and Task Cards Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1-6/9 Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive Word-Bank: Connectives, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment

A unit set of worksheets with answers on reading information text of 6 sessions on teaching and learning based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. This download includes: TEXT: Information Text on “Chocolate” EXERCISE 1: Answer the following questions to demonstrate your knowledge of information texts. EXERCISE 2: Match the meanings (A-O) to the words (1-15) they refer to. EXERCISE 3: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text. EXERCISE 4: Skim, scan and close read to find reference for the use of language variety and vocabulary type in the text EXERCISE 5: Determine the central idea of the text. EXERCISE 6: Use IQC (Idea-Quote-Conclude) technique and comment on the author’s use of vocabulary type. EXERCISE 7: Write IQC (Idea-Quote-Conclude) paragraphs about the use of vocabulary type in the text. EXERCISE 8: Analyse the impact of specific word choices on meaning of the text. EXERCISE 9: Analyse the development of language and vocabulary over the course of the text. EXERCISE 10: Answer the questions to demonstrate your knowledge of the vocabulary used in the text. EXERCISE 11: Use IQC (Idea-Quote-Conclude) technique and comment on the author’s use of language variety. EXERCISE 12: Write IQC (Idea-Quote-Conclude) paragraphs about the use of language variety in the text. EXERCISE 13: Analyse in detail the role of particular sentences in developing and refining a key concept. EXERCISE 14: Draw conclusions based on visual clues. EXERCISE 15: Prepare your own comprehension question types with answers from the text. EXERCISE 16: Use the reading strategies to answer open-ended questions. EXERCISE 17: Use textual clues to answer the comprehension questions. EXERCISE 18: Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports to answer the questions. EXERCISE 19: Use PEE (Point-Evidence-Explain) model to comment on the author’s use of language techniques. EXERCISE 20: Write PEEL (Point-Evidence-Explain-Link) paragraphs about the use of figurative language in the text. EXERCISE 21: Write PEEL (Point-Evidence-Explain-Link) paragraphs about the use of connotative language in the text. EXERCISE 22: Determine what can be inferred when the text says what it says. EXERCISE 23: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative meanings. EXERCISE 24: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including connotative meanings. EXERCISE 25: Determine the text elements for the given information. EXERCISE 26: Evaluate the argument and specific claims in the text. EXERCISE 27: Determine the author’s point of view or purpose in the text. EXERCISE 28: Compare and contrast two texts and identify where the texts disagree on matters of fact or interpretation. EXERCISE 29-33: Write your own information text.

A unit plan on vocabulary lesson with 6 sessions on teaching and learning of idioms based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. After completing this unit students will be able to: SESSION 1: REMEMBERING - Recall the meaning of common idioms. SESSION 2: UNDERSTANDING - Determine the meaning of unknown words and phrases. SESSION 3: APPLYING - Clarify the meaning of multiple-meaning words and phrases. SESSION 4: ANALYSING - Analyse the use of idioms and their purpose in writing. SESSION 5: EVALUATING - Verify the meaning of a phrase by checking the inferred meaning in context. SESSION 6: CREATING - Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings… This download includes: FLIPPED LESSON VIDEO: 10 Common Idioms - Examples & Meanings LESSON STARTER EXERCISE 1: Interpret and verbalise pictures of idioms and give meaning. (I = Idiom; M = Meaning) SESSION 1: REMEMBERING EXERCISE 2: Match the meanings with the common idioms they refer to. EXERCISE 3: Select the appropriate idiom for the blank. SESSION 2: UNDERSTANDING EXERCISE 4: Find meaning for the familiar idioms and expressions. EXERCISE 5: Find the meaning for the following familiar idioms. SESSION 3: APPLYING EXERCISE 6: Frame sentences with the given body related idioms. EXERCISE 7: Fill in the blanks with meanings of common idioms which students really need to know. SESSION 4: ANALYSING EXERCISE 8: What can you infer when the idiom says what it says. EXERCISE 9: Match the idiomatic expression used here with its real meaning. SESSION 5: EVALUATING EXERCISE 10: Test your understanding on clothing idioms. EXERCISE 11: Test your understanding on animal idioms. SESSION 6: CREATING EXERCISE 12: Demonstrate the mastery of using idioms in writing.

A unit lesson plan on prose comprehension of the fictional story, “Trouble Half-Way” (an extract) by Jan Mark based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. After completing this unit students will be able to: Find meaning of certain expressions - words and phrases - in the story. Answer questions to demonstrate knowledge of the setting of the story. Use the guide to identify character traits and make a character sketch of the main characters in the story. Use Freytag’s Pyramid to identify the elements and develop the plot of the story. Use analysis guide to identify the elements and make the critical appreciation of the story. Make a diary entry from the point of view of a main character in the story. Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment

A ready to use Google Slides that present teaching and learning resources of a spelling lesson on words ending in -cious and -tious based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. After working with these Google Slides students will be able to: Provide examples for suffixes –cious and –tious based on their sound and meanings. Add suffices –cious and –tious to root words (nouns) to form adjectives based on their spelling rules. Add suffixes –cious and –tious to stem words to form new words. Use the suffix -cious to form words and use roots as clues to the meaning of new words. Use the suffix -tious to form words and correct the inappropriate use of the suffix in forming new words. Create new word patterns with words ending in shus sound and frame sentences. This download includes: EXERCISE 1: Provide three examples each for suffixes –cious and –tious based on their sound and meanings. EXERCISE 2: Add suffices –cious and –tious to nouns to form adjectives based on their spelling rules. EXERCISE 3: Add –cious or –tious to complete each of these stem words. EXERCISE 4: Use the suffix -cious to form words and use roots as clues to the meaning of new words. EXERCISE 5: Use the suffix -tious to form words and correct the inappropriate use of the suffix in forming new words. EXERCISE 6: Create new word patterns with given suffixes and frame sentences with them. EXERCISE 7: Use a –cious word from the list to complete each of the sentences below. EXERCISE 8: Use a –tious word from the list to complete each of the sentences below. EXERCISE 9: Choose the correct word from each pair of words from the brackets to fill in each blank. EXERCISE 10: Use the nouns to create adjectives with the suffix –cious. EXERCISE 11: Use nouns to create adjectives with the suffix –tious. RUBRICS: Spelling Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment