JOHN’S EDU MARKET stands out for its unique share of resources and information. Teachers can use these resources to support students as they include well-formulated lesson plans, carefully designed support material, and well-planned worksheets. This platform aims at bringing "Tomorrow's lessons to today's classroom, and today's lessons to a classroom now". The Teacher-Author of this platform is an English graduate, associated with Gems Education as a Subject Leader of English.
JOHN’S EDU MARKET stands out for its unique share of resources and information. Teachers can use these resources to support students as they include well-formulated lesson plans, carefully designed support material, and well-planned worksheets. This platform aims at bringing "Tomorrow's lessons to today's classroom, and today's lessons to a classroom now". The Teacher-Author of this platform is an English graduate, associated with Gems Education as a Subject Leader of English.
A set of 12 ready to use worksheets and task cards on descriptive writing.
After working with these worksheets students will be able to:
Recall descriptive vocabulary for a descriptive writer.
Acquire knowledge of descriptive techniques and imagery types.
Analyse a descriptive paragraph for features.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of description in writing.
This download includes worksheets on:
Writing descriptive words, a simile, and a metaphor to describe images.
Comparing two descriptions.
Identifying descriptive techniques used in a description.
Describing a picture using sensory language.
Demonstrating the skill of description in writing.
Answering multiple choice questions on descriptive writing.
Using descriptive sample openers to come up with own descriptions.
Circling descriptive words in the given passage.
Describing the usefulness of any of the given man-made materials.
Reading to write down examples of descriptive techniques.
Identifying the sensory language used in the given passage.
Reading the given description to notice examples of descriptive techniques.
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 play-script writing.
After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:
Understand the conventions of a play script to use them in writing.
Develop dialogues for a play script that exposes characters and situation.
Demonstrate the knowledge of play script using the techniques of dialogue writing.
This Resource includes:
Vocabulary Overview - Play-script
Real Life Application and Cross-Curriculum Links
Flipped Lesson Part - Video
Success Criteria - Play-script Checklist
Lesson Starter: Writing dialogues to images.
Discussion: Play-script Features
Collaborative Tasks:
Pair-Share: Turning flat dialogues into an exciting story.
Think-Write: Adding scene description and stage directions.
Write-Share: Adding dialogues and reporting verbs.
Mini-Plenary: 4 Online Quizzes
Assessment Rubrics
Differentiated Tasks: Writing scenes for given situations.
Extensions: Writing dialogues for a story.
Plenary: Selecting right answers to answer play-script questions.
Home Learning:
Preparing play-scripts for dialogues.
Selecting best option to answer play-script questions.
Turning given story into a play script.
Rewriting the narrative poem as a play script.
Common Core Standards: ELA-Literacy-Writing - 6-8.3ab/4
Skills: 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 ready to use lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on suspense story writing.
After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:
Acquire knowledge of the techniques that create sustaining suspense.
Analyse plot diagram for a suspense story.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of suspense in writing.
This download includes:
Vocabulary Overview - Suspense, Cliffhanger, Mystery
Real Life Application and Cross-Curriculum Links - Science, Math, Social Studies
Flipped Lesson Part - Prezi Presentation
Success Criteria - Suspense Story Checklist
Lesson Starter: Matching the lesson vocabulary with their meanings.
Discussion:
Creating Suspense Using Genre Elements
Creating Sustaining Suspense
Story Components
Plot Diagram
Plot Template
Story Starters
Collaborative Tasks:
Pair-Share: Writing what most likely would happen next to given scenes.
Think-Write: Using the graphic organizer to plan and narrate a suspense story.
Write-Share: Reading the story, “Velvet Ribbon” to visualize final scene.
Mini-Plenary: 4 Online Exercises
Assessment Rubrics
Differentiated Tasks: Demonstrating the skill of suspense in writing.
Extensions: Using the planning sheet from Mystery Cube to write a Suspense Story.
Plenary: Reading the instruction and selecting the appropriate answer.
Home Learning:
Thinking of an alternate ending with suspense to the given story.
Thinking of a story, “The Student Who Cried Teacher” to pull a false alarm.
Choosing a set of three elements to write a suspense story.
Writing a suspense story on given situation.
Common Core Standards: ELA-Literacy-Writing - 6-8.3a-e/5/10
Skills: 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 9 scaffolding notes of 6 sessions on teaching and learning resources of informal letter writing based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy.
After completing this unit students will be able to:
SESSION 1 - REMEMBERING: Recognise and retrieve the key elements of an informal letter.
SESSION 2 - UNDERSTANDING: Interpret and classify the authorial techniques in an informal letter.
SESSION 3 - APPLYING: Implement and execute informal letter writing techniques.
SESSION 4 - ANALYSING: Explore and demonstrate the knowledge of informal letters in writing.
SESSION 5 - EVALUATING: Check and critique a sample informal letter.
SESSION 6 - CREATING: Compose and produce the final informal letter.
This download includes:
Scaffolding Notes 1: Structure and Features of Informal Letter
Scaffolding Notes 2: Impact of Language and Vocabulary in an Informal Letter
Scaffolding Notes 3: Use of Language in an Informal Letter
Scaffolding Notes 4: Planning Frame of an Informal Letter
Scaffolding Notes 5: Informal Letter Writing Organiser
Scaffolding Notes 6: Informal Letter Checklist
Scaffolding Notes 7: PQP and TAG Techniques
Scaffolding Notes 8: Informal Letter Prompt
Scaffolding Notes 9: Informal Letter 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 lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on story setting.
After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:
Review the characteristics of a plot.
Discuss conflict and plot types.
Use Plot Diagram for tracing plot structure in a short story.
Demonstrate an understanding of plot structure by analyzing a several short stories.
This Resource Includes:
Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes
Vocabulary Overview - Plot, Exposition, Climax, Resolution
Flipped Lesson Part - Video - What is the Plot of a Story?
Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Conflicts Confirmed
Success Criteria - Story Plot Checklist
Scaffolding Notes - Plot Types, Conflicts Types, Template, Plot Diagram
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 - Match the Plot
Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Worksheets
Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3/5/7.3/8.2/9-10.5/11-12.5
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 bundle of 4 resources on basic debating skills.
This bundle includes:
Handouts: Vocabulary, Format, Structure, Rubrics
Worksheets, Exercises, and Task Cards
Lesson Plan with Resources
Ready to use PowerPoint Presentation
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 unit lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources of a poetry comprehension of the poem, “The Highwayman” by Alfred Noyes based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy.
After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:
Find the meaning of certain expressions in the poem.
Write a brief summary of each stanza of the poem.
Use textual clues to prepare and answer the comprehension questions.
Use specified criteria to find poetry elements of the poem.
Use PEE (Point-Evidence-Explain) model to analyse the poet’s use of figurative language and sound devices in the poem.
Write PEEL (Point-Evidence-Explain-Link) paragraphs about the use of figurative language and sound poetic devices in the poem.
This download includes:
EXERCISE 1: Match the meanings (A-Z) with the expressions (1-26) they refer to.
EXERCISE 2: Find meanings of certain expressions: words and phrases in the poem.
EXERCISE 3: Determine meanings of words and phrases as they are used in the poem.
EXERCISE 4: Analyse the development of vocabulary over the course of the text.
EXERCISE 5: Read the poem and briefly summarise the meaning of each stanza.
EXERCISE 6: Determine the central idea of the poem and analyse its development.
EXERCISE 7: Match the different feelings (1-6) Bess would have at different points during the story with the time and the reason (A-H) she feels these different emotions.
EXERCISE 8: Use textual clues to answer the comprehension questions – Part 1.
EXERCISE 9: Use textual clues to answer the comprehension questions – Part 2.
EXERCISE 10: Use textual clues to answer the comprehension questions – Part 3.
EXERCISE 11: Use the specified criteria to find poetry elements of the poem.
EXERCISE 12: Analyse the impact of specific word choices.
EXERCISE 13: Answer questions to check your understanding of poetry elements.
EXERCISE 14: Use PEE (Point-Evidence-Explain) model to analyse poet’s use of comparison poetic devices in the poem.
EXERCISE 15: Answer the questions to check your understanding of comparison poetic devices used in the poem.
EXERCISE 16: Use PEE (Point-Evidence-Explain) model to analyse poet’s use of sound poetic devices in the poem.
EXERCISE 17: Answer the questions to check your understanding of sound poetic devices used in the poem.
EXERCISE 18: Use PEE (Point-Evidence-Explain) model to analyse poet’s use of figurative language in the poem.
EXERCISE 19: Answer the questions to check your understanding of the figurative language used in the poem.
EXERCISE 20: Write a PEEL (Point-Evidence-Explain-Link) paragraph on any one of the comparison poetic devices used in the poem.
EXERCISE 21: Write a PEEL (Point-Evidence-Explain-Link) paragraph on any one of the sound poetic devices used in the poem.
EXERCISE 22: Write a PEEL (Point-Evidence-Explain-Link) paragraph on any one of the figures of speech used in the poem.
EXERCISE 23: Use the guide to describe the character of the highwayman based on what you learn in the poem.
Ready to use worksheets with answers that present teaching and learning resources of complex sentence structure based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy.
After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:
Identify the functions of subordinating conjunctions.
Identify the features of complex sentences.
Use subordinating conjunctions to introduce a clause or link two clauses.
Implement the features of complex sentences to discover their structure.
Assess and verify the correct use of complex sentence patterns in writing.
Create complex sentences with the given sentence structure and pattern.
This download includes:
EXERCISE 1: Identify the subordinating conjunctions from the examples.
EXERCISE 2: Identify the functions of subordinating conjunctions.
EXERCISE 3: Identify the subordinators from the given examples.
EXERCISE 4: Identify how the subordinating conjunctions are used in the sentences.
EXERCISE 5: Identify the features of complex sentences.
EXERCISE 6: Think of a complex sentence to go with each given picture.
EXERCISE 7: Identify the functions of clauses in general and their function in specific sentences – Part 1.
EXERCISE 8: Identify the function of clauses in general and their function in specific sentences – Part 2.
EXERCISE 9: Identify the function of clauses in general and their function in specific sentences – Part 3.
EXERCISE 10: Implement the properties of complex sentences to discover their structure.
EXERCISE 11: Examine the structure and the pattern of the complex sentences.
EXERCISE 12: Assess and verify the correct use of sentence patterns in writing.
EXERCISE 13: Create complex sentences with the given sentence structure and pattern.
EXERCISE 14: Demonstrate the mastery of the use of complex sentence structure in writing.
EXERCISE 15: Complete the sentences with meaningful clauses.
EXERCISE 16: Identify the main and subordinate clauses.
EXERCISE 17: Place commas wherever necessary.
EXERCISE 18: Join the sentences by using subordinators: when, where, if, although, because, since, while.
EXERCISE 19: Split the following complex sentences into simple sentences.
EXERCISE 20: Rewrite the following simple sentences as complex sentences.
EXERCISE 21: Rewrite the following complex sentences as compound sentences.
A ready to use lesson presentation that presents teaching and learning resources on tenses and verb forms.
After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:
Determine the structure of the verb forms in tenses.
Relate verb forms in tenses to person and number.
Demonstrate tense formulation and usage in writing.
This download includes:
Vocabulary Overview - Present, Past, Future
Real Life Application and Cross-Curriculum Links - Science, Math, Social Studies
Flipped Lesson Part - Video - All Tenses
Success Criteria - Tenses Checklist
Lesson Starter: Identifying the verbs and naming their tenses of the given sentences.
Discussion:
Present Tense Structure
Past Tense Structure
Future Tense Structure
Collaborative Tasks:
Pair-Share: Using sentence stems to write sentences to go with pictures and resent tense.
Think-Write: Using sentence stems to write sentences to go with the pictures and past tense.
Write-Share: Using sentence stems to write sentences to go with pictures and future tense.
Mini-Plenary: 3 Online Exercises
Assessment Rubrics
Differentiated Tasks: Demonstrating verb tense knowledge in writing.
Extensions: Changing the given sentence into the past perfect tense.
Plenary: Reading the instruction and selecting the appropriate answer.
Home Learning:
Underlining the present perfect and past perfect verbs in each sentence.
Changing the verbs into their corresponding past tenses.
Changing the verbs into their corresponding present tenses.
Changing the verbs into their corresponding future tenses.
Common Core Standards: ELA-Literacy-Language - 6-8.1a-d/3a
Skills: 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 ready to use lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources of simple sentence structure based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy.
After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:
Recall the properties of sentences with examples.
Identify the parts of simple sentences with examples.
Think of simple sentences to go with the given pictures.
Implement the properties of simple sentences to discover their structure.
Assess and verify the correct use of simple sentence patterns in writing.
Create simple sentences with the given sentence structure and pattern.
This download includes:
Scaffolding Notes 1: Vocabulary Overview
EXERCISE 1: Compare and contrast a phrase, clause and sentence. Use subject, verb and complete thought as criteria to differentiate. Use YES and NO to identify the difference.
Scaffolding Notes 2: Phrase-Clause-Sentence Chart
EXERCISE 2: Identify the properties of sentences in the given examples.
Scaffolding Notes 3: Parts of a Sentence
EXERCISE 3: Identify the parts of sentences.
EXERCISE 4: Identify the parts of a simple sentence with examples.
Scaffolding Notes 4: Features of a Simple Sentence
EXERCISE 5: Answering questions to demonstrate the knowledge of sentence structure.
EXERCISE 6: Think of a simple sentence to go with each picture.
EXERCISE 7: Implement the properties of simple sentences to discover their structure.
Scaffolding Notes 5: Structure of a Simple Sentence
EXERCISE 8: Answer the following to recognise variations in sentence structure as used in writing.
EXERCISE 9: Assess and verify the correct use of simple sentence patterns in writing.
EXERCISE 10: Create simple sentences with the given sentence structure and pattern.
EXERCISE 11: Demonstrate the mastery of the use of simple sentence structure in writing.
Scaffolding Notes 6: Sentence Structure Rubrics
EXERCISE 12: Identify the following as phrase, clause and sentence.
EXERCISE 13: Identify subject and predicate from the given sentences.
EXERCISE 14: Identify the subjects and verbs then decide whether the verbs are transitive or intransitive.
EXERCISE 15: Put each group of words together in a sentence.
EXERCISE 16: Complete each sentence by adding either a subject or a predicate.
A ready to use PowerPoint presentation that presents teaching and learning resources of simple sentence structure based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy.
After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:
Recall the properties of sentences with examples.
Identify the parts of simple sentences with examples.
Think of simple sentences to go with the given pictures.
Implement the properties of simple sentences to discover their structure.
Assess and verify the correct use of simple sentence patterns in writing.
Create simple sentences with the given sentence structure and pattern.
This download includes:
Scaffolding Notes 1: Vocabulary Overview
EXERCISE 1: Compare and contrast a phrase, clause and sentence. Use subject, verb and complete thought as criteria to differentiate. Use YES and NO to identify the difference.
Scaffolding Notes 2: Phrase-Clause-Sentence Chart
EXERCISE 2: Identify the properties of sentences in the given examples.
Scaffolding Notes 3: Parts of a Sentence
EXERCISE 3: Identify the parts of sentences.
EXERCISE 4: Identify the parts of a simple sentence with examples.
Scaffolding Notes 4: Features of a Simple Sentence
EXERCISE 5: Answering questions to demonstrate the knowledge of sentence structure.
EXERCISE 6: Think of a simple sentence to go with each picture.
EXERCISE 7: Implement the properties of simple sentences to discover their structure.
Scaffolding Notes 5: Structure of a Simple Sentence
EXERCISE 8: Answer the following to recognise variations in sentence structure as used in writing.
EXERCISE 9: Assess and verify the correct use of simple sentence patterns in writing.
EXERCISE 10: Create simple sentences with the given sentence structure and pattern.
EXERCISE 11: Demonstrate the mastery of the use of simple sentence structure in writing.
Scaffolding Notes 6: Sentence Structure Rubrics
EXERCISE 12: Identify the following as phrase, clause and sentence.
EXERCISE 13: Identify subject and predicate from the given sentences.
EXERCISE 14: Identify the subjects and verbs then decide whether the verbs are transitive or intransitive.
EXERCISE 15: Put each group of words together in a sentence.
EXERCISE 16: Complete each sentence by adding either a subject or a predicate.
These Worksheets with Answer Key are perfect for teaching Punctuation – Hyphens and Dashes. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love these ready to use exercises that are well planned for student engagement.
This Download Includes:
EXERCISE 1: Match the terms (1-5) with their meanings (A-E).
EXERCISE 2: Consider the functions of hyphens and dashes to identify the signs that exemplify the punctuation marks in the text.
EXERCISE 3: Watch the video – Hyphens and Dashes – to complete the following table with required details for hyphens and dashes.
EXERCISE 4: Use Venn Diagram to compare and contrast hyphens and dashes to find their differences and the similarities.
EXERCISE 5: Use Venn Diagram to compare and contrast em dash and en dash to find the differences and the similarities.
EXERCISE 6: Select the correct option to identify the appropriate use of hyphens and dashes. Tick all the correct answers.
EXERCISE 7: Use hyphens to join two or more words to create new meaning; and to create compound words with prefixes and suffixes.
EXERCISE 8: Use hyphens to clarify meaning; to write fractions or numbers; and to indicate a missing element.
EXERCISE 9: Use dashes to introduce an explanation or clarification; to replace semicolons; and to enclose extra information.
EXERCISE 10: Use dashes to replace a pair of commas; to replace a pair of brackets; and to replace ellipsis.
EXERCISE 11: Use hyphens and dashes to aid cohesion in writing; to convey specific meanings; and to add variety to writing.
EXERCISE 12: Give an example each for the given dash rules.
EXERCISE 13: Give 14 examples for hyphenated compound words. Give 8 examples for suspended compound words.
EXERCISE 14: Identify the hyphen rules used in the following sentences.
EXERCISE 15: Identify the hyphen rules used in the following prefixes and suffixes.
EXERCISE 16: Supply dashes or hyphens wherever necessary. Replace other punctuation marks with either hyphens or dashes.
EXERCISE 17: Frame compound words using hyphens with the following prefixes and suffixes.
EXERCISE 18: Choose the sentences that contain a compound adjective, use hyphens to form those possible.
These Worksheets with Answer Key are perfect for teaching Clauses - Noun or Nominal Clause. 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.
This Download Includes:
EXERCISE 1: Match the terms with their meaning.
EXERCISE 2: Answer the given questions to demonstrate your knowledge of noun clauses.
EXERCISE 3: Watch the video – Noun Clauses – and analyse the following examples to identify noun clauses, conjunctions, subjects, verbs, what the noun clauses function as and the substitution principle.
EXERCISE 4: Identify the pronouns, adverbs and expletives used to introduce noun clauses.
EXERCISE 5: Use appropriate noun clause starters in sentences.
EXERCISE 6: Review the properties of noun clauses and identify the elements from the examples.
EXERCISE 7: Answer the given questions to demonstrate your understanding of the properties of noun clauses.
EXERCISE 8: Name the given nouns (visuals) in sentences, then expand them to noun phrases and noun clauses that are equivalent to the nouns.
EXERCISE 9: Replace nouns with noun phrases or noun clauses.
EXERCISE 10: Fill in the blanks with appropriate noun clauses.
EXERCISE 11: Identify the noun clauses in the sentences based on their functions.
EXERCISE 12: Identify the type of noun clauses used in the sentences.
EXERCISE 13: Identify the functions of noun clauses as used in the sentences.
EXERCISE 14: Give examples for the type of noun clauses.
EXERCISE 15: Identify the function of noun clauses.
EXERCISE 16: Identify the noun clauses in the given sentences – Part 1 and 2.
EXERCISE 17: Change the questions to noun clauses.
EXERCISE 18: Exercise error identification to ensure that the noun clauses are used correctly in sentences.
EXERCISE 19: Add noun clauses after verbs or expressions that show importance or urgency.
EXERCISE 20: Write about any one of the following to demonstrate the mastery of the use of noun clauses in writing.
EXERCISE 21: Identify the noun clauses, subjects and verbs/phrasal verbs.
EXERCISE 22: Identify the noun clauses and state the purpose they serve. Find out the question – what and who(m) - they answer.
EXERCISE 23: Split the complex sentences that contain noun clauses into two separate sentences.
This PowerPoint Presentation is perfect for teaching how to write a formal letter. 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 activities, your students will be able to:
Identify the structure and features of a formal letter.
Identify the author’s technique in a formal letter.
Plan a formal letter based on the given format.
Write the first draft of a formal letter.
Peer evaluate a formal letter with constructive feedback.
Integrate the peer feedback and write a final draft.
Venture into a guided journey of sensory imagery comprehension with this scaffolded approach. This resource is designed to assist students in understanding and utilising sensory imagery across visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory and tactile domains. Aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy and Common Core Standards for Reading Literature, it spans various objectives and success criteria across cognitive domains, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.
Objectives:
This resource covers a spectrum of objectives aimed at enhancing students’ engagement with sensory imagery. From identifying sensory elements in texts to creating original descriptive passages, students will deepen their understanding of how sensory imagery influences meaning and tone. The objectives also include analysing, evaluating and critiquing the use of sensory imagery in different texts, fostering a holistic approach to literary exploration.
A unit plan with 3 sessions on poetry comprehension – The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost.
After completing this unit students will be able to:
Analyse the poem to make a critical appreciation (session 1).
Identify the poetic devices and explain how they are used in the poem (session 2).
Annotate the lines of the poem with reference to context (session 3).
Lesson Preview:
Poem and Summary (Scaffold Notes 1)
Poet, Introduction, and Setting (Scaffold Notes 2)
SESSION 1: POETRY ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL APPRECIATION
Discussion:
Poetry Forms (Scaffold Notes 3)
Poetry Structures (Scaffold Notes 4)
Poetry Analysis Guide (Scaffold Notes 5)
Poetry Analysis Template (Scaffold Notes 6)
Collaborative Group Tasks:
Pair-Share - Paraphrasing the poem to its literal meaning (Exercise 1)
Ask-Write - Inferring the character of the speaker (Exercise 2)
Write-Advance – Critical appreciation of the poem (Exercise 3)
Assessment - Poetry Analysis Rubrics (Scaffold Notes 7)
Differentiated Tasks - Planning to write poems (Exercise 4)
Plenary – Answering poetry elements questions (Exercise 5)
SESSION 2: POETIC DEVICES IN POETRY AND THEIR USAGE
Discussion:
Comparison Devices (Scaffold Notes 8)
Sound Devices (Scaffold Notes 9)
Figures of Speech (Scaffold Notes 10)
Poetic Devices Prompts (Scaffold Notes 11)
Collaborative Group Tasks:
Pair-Share – Meaning of expressions used in the poem (Exercise 6)
Ask-Write - Identification of poetic devices (Exercise 7)
Write-Advance - Explanation of the poetic devices (Exercise 8)
Assessment - Poetic Devices in Poetry Rubrics (Scaffold Notes 12)
Differentiated Tasks - Creating poems (Exercise 9)
Plenary – Answering poetic devices questions (Exercise 10)
SESSION 3: POETRY ANNOTATION AND REFERENCE TO CONTEXT
Discussion:
Annotation Guide (Scaffold Notes 13)
Annotation Template and Prompt (Scaffold Notes 14)
Explanation Prompts for Figures of Speech (Scaffold Notes 15)
Collaborative Group Tasks:
Pair-Share - Summarizing the meaning (Exercise 11)
Ask-Write - Identification of annotation elements (Exercise 12)
Write-Advance - Annotating the lines of the poem (Exercise 13)
Assessment - Annotation Rubrics (Scaffold Notes 16)
Differentiated Tasks - Presenting answers in poem form (Exercise 14)
Plenary - Answering multiple choice questions (Exercise 15)
Home Learning:
Comprehension Questions (Exercise 16)
Online Quizzes - 4
Online Comprehension Passages - 4
Common Core Standards - ELA.LITERACY.RL.6-8.1-4
Skills - 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
These Worksheets with Answer Key are 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 challenging exercises that are well-designed for student engagement.
This download includes:
EXERCISE 1: Match the terms (1-6) with their meaning (A-F).
EXERCISE 2: Answer the following questions.
List the uses (2 uses) of the articles ‘a’ and ‘an’ used before nouns singular in number.
List the uses (5 uses) of the article ‘the’ used before nouns singular or plural in number.
Describe the exceptions (2 exceptions) connected with the articles ‘a’ and ‘an’.
EXERCISE 3: Identify the words from the examples that show the uses of indefinite articles.
EXERCISE 4: Identify the words from the examples that show the uses of definite article.
EXERCISE 5: Identify the words from the examples that show the uses of no article.
EXERCISE 6: Identify the articles, definite (the), indefinite (a and an) and no article (Ø), as used for countable and uncountable nouns.
EXERCISE 7: Add the indefinite articles (a or an) to determine each of these words.
EXERCISE 8: Use a noun to name each picture. Think of an indefinite article to go before the noun.
EXERCISE 9: Fill in the blanks with correct articles (a, an and the) or zero article (Ø).
EXERCISE 10: Insert either ‘a’ or ‘an’ in each space so that the sentences make sense.
EXERCISE 11: Complete the following sentences using either definite or indefinite articles.
EXERCISE 12: Choose the correct articles to determine the nouns or adjectives.
EXERCISE 13: Identify the usage of definite and indefinite articles in given sentences.
EXERCISE 14: Identify the usage of definite article in the given sentences.
EXERCISE 15: Identify the given sentences that are correct or incorrect in the use of an article or no article.
EXERCISE 16: Write a sentence about each picture and include ‘a,’ ‘an’ and ‘the’.
EXERCISE 17: Attempt any one of the activities to demonstrate your mastery in using articles in writing.
EXERCISE 18: Fill in the blanks with suitable articles.
EXERCISE 19: Choose a correct article in each sentence.
EXERCISE 20: State the usage of the definite articles in the sentences.
EXERCISE 21: Use indefinite articles - a or an to fill in the blanks.
EXERCISE 22: Circle the indefinite articles and underline the definite article.
EXERCISE 23: Circle the indefinite articles and underline the definite article used in the six little stories.
EXERCISE 24: Identify the articles used in the 14 hilarious laws.
This Unit Lesson is perfect for teaching Imperative Verbs or Bossy Verbs. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons. Your students will love these challenging exercises that are well-designed for student engagement.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
To recall the meaning of terms associated with imperative verbs.
To describe and explain the forms and uses of imperative verbs.
To use the forms and uses of imperative verbs.
To draw links between verbs in general and imperative verbs.
To justify the right use of imperative verbs.
To produce sentences using imperative verbs.
After attempting these activities your students will be able to:
Distinguish between verbs in general and imperative verbs.
Classify imperatives as affirmative and negative.
Form and use verbs in the imperative both affirmatively and negatively.
Use a wide range of imperative verbs to clarify relationships between ideas.
Identify the errors to ensure the correct use of imperative verbs.
Use imperative verbs to sequence instructions.
This PowerPoint Presentation is perfect for teaching how to write an Information Text - Compare-Contrast. 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 activities, your students will be able to:
Determine the organisational methods used when comparing and contrasting.
Identify the clue or signal words used when comparing and contrasting.
Identify the similarities and differences in the given compare-contrast texts.
Plan and write the first draft of compare-contrast text on given topics.
Peer evaluate a compare-contrast text with constructive feedback.
Integrate the peer feedback and write a final draft of compare-contrast text.
Teachers can use this resource to teach students to use compare and contrast as information text in writing, thereby helping them to enhance their reading, vocabulary, language, and 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
“Harry” by Rosemary Timperley offers a captivating tale that engages readers while providing ample opportunities to enhance their reading comprehension skills. By analysing the author’s intent, exploring language use, and examining structural devices and elements of fiction, students will gain a deeper understanding of the story’s themes and messages. Through this comprehensive resource, students will develop essential reading comprehension skills and cultivate a love for analysing literature.
After attempting these activities, your students will be able to:
Retrieval: Locate and extract specific information from the text.
Author’s Intent: Unveil the author’s purpose and intended message.
Author’s use of Language: Dig into the author’s masterful manipulation of language.
Structural Devices: Examine the text’s structural elements and narrative techniques.
Elements of Fiction: Investigate the fictional aspects of the story.
Simple Inference: Make logical connections and draw conclusions based on explicit information within the text.
Complex Inference: Delve deeper into implicit messages conveyed in the text.
Figurative Language: Explore the figurative language techniques employed by the author.
Language Analysis: Analyse the author’s use of language.
This bundle includes:
Scaffolding Notes: 20 Handouts
Worksheets with answers: 40 Exercises
Unit Lesson Plan: 52 Pages
PowerPoint Presentation: 55 Slides
Google Slides: 40 Slides
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