Poetry Analysis Workshop for close reading activity with A B Banjo Paterson’s ‘A Bush Christening’. This great Australian poem is a funny story about a young boy living in the Australian Outback who does NOT want to be christened and hides out in a hollow log to avoid it. 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 9-11, Australia Years 18-10, USA Years 9-10, and Britain Years 8-10. 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

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

Poetry Analysis Workshop for close reading activity with Kenneth Slessor’s ‘Beach Burial’. This great 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 A poet webquest 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

Poetry Analysis Workshop for close reading activity with Australian Poet Dorothea Mackellar’s poem ‘My Country’. This great Australian poem is perfect for looking at the fantastic and varied Australian landscape, which is both terrifyingly harsh and amazingly beautiful. 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 A poet webquest 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

Poetry Analysis Workshop for close reading activity with Bruce Dawe’s ‘Marcel Marceau At The Comedy Theatre’. This great poem is perfect for looking at the nature of human life and the way we become trapped by climbing life’s ladder of success.’ Workshop takes 2-3 lessons. This great poem analysis can be printed in a small booklet. Perfect for snippets of learning 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 A poet webquest 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 Holes novel study and text study on Louis Sachar’s HOLES complete with printable student booklet and teacher’s plan. This easy to follow Holes resource provides a ready Holes unit plan for teachers and Holes student booklet which is printable and ready to teach, saving you time and effort searching for suitable text study resources. Suits students of approximately 11-14 years of age: New Zealand Year 9-11 students, Australian Year 7-9 students. Student booklet includes: Webquest task on the author Holes Character file templates Holes Setting Context Holes Chapter Questions / comprehension questions on the novel looking at important character changes, ideas, themes and events Dairy entry writing task Holes Themes page Holes Symbols page Language Techniques page Observing the text Big Ideas discussion pages Interview and Presentation Essay structure and planning +Sample Teacher Unit Plan This is perfect as a text analysis unit to prepare for essay writing. It goes perfectly with the Text Response Essay Writing Unit in my store. Everything you need to pick up and run with this novel. So easy! Included: 28-page student booklet for analysis of Holes by Louis Sachar

A ready to print The Fringe Dwellers novel study and Aboriginal text study on THE FRINGE DWELLERS by Nene Gare complete with printable student booklet and teacher’s plan. This easy to follow resource provides a ready The Fringe Dwellers unit plan for teachers and a The Fringe Dwellers student booklet which is printable and ready to teach, saving you time and effort searching for suitable text study resources. Perfect for students in Australia and New Zealand studying this novel The Fringe Dwellers in class. Suits students of approximately 15-17 years of age: New Zealand Year 12-13 students, Australian Year 11-12 students. Student booklet includes: Webquest task on the author The Fringe Dwellers Character file templates Setting Context The Fringe Dwellers Chapter Questions and comprehension questions on the novel looking at important character changes, ideas, themes and events Dairy entry writing task Themes page Symbols page Language Techniques page Observing the text Big Ideas discussion pages Interview and Presentation Essay structure and planning +Sample Teacher Unit Plan This is perfect as a text analysis unit to prepare for essay writing. It goes perfectly with the Text Response Essay Writing Unit in my store. Everything you need to pick up and run with this novel. So easy! Included: 28-page student booklet for analysis of The Fringe Dwellers

A ready-to-print The Great Gatsby Novel Study Guide and text study on THE GREAT GATSBY by F Scott Fitzgerald complete with printable student booklet and teacher’s plan. This easy to follow resource provides a ready The Great Gatsby unit plan for teachers and a The Great Gatsby student booklet which is printable and ready to teach, saving you time and effort searching for suitable text study resources. Suits students of approximately 12-15 years of age: New Zealand Year 10-12 students, Australian Year 8-10 students. Student booklet includes: The Great Gatsby Webquest task on the author The Great Gatsby Character file templates The Great Gatsby Setting page Context The Great Gatsby Chapter Questions and Comprehension questions on the novel looking at important character changes, ideas, themes and events Dairy entry writing task The Great Gatsby Themes page Symbols in The Outsiders page Language Techniques page Observing the text Big Ideas discussion pages Interview and Presentation Essay structure and planning +Sample Teacher Unit Plan This is perfect as a text analysis unit to prepare for essay writing on The Outsiders. 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: 29-page student booklet for analysis of Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald.

Poetry Analysis Workshop for close reading activity with War Poet Rupert Brooke’s ‘The Soldier’. This great war poem is an interesting study - a soldier fighting far from home, dreaming of his motherland, England. 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 A poet webquest page An analysis grid Questions on the text 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 war poetry close reading workshop

A ready-to-print Bye Beautiful novel study on Julia Lawrinson’s BYE BEAUTIFUL complete with printable student booklet and teacher’s plan. This easy to follow resource provides a ready Bye Beautiful unit plan for teachers and Bye Beautiful student booklet which is printable and ready to teach, saving you time and effort searching for suitable text study resources. Perfect for students in Australia and New Zealand studying this novel in class. Suits students of approximately 14-16 years of age: New Zealand Year 11 or 12 students, Australian Year 9, 10 or 11 students. Student booklet includes: Webquest task on the author Bye Beautiful Character file templates Bye Beautiful Setting Context Bye Beautiful Chapter Questions on the novel looking at important character changes, ideas, themes and events Dairy entry writing task 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: 25-page student booklet for analysis of Bye, Beautiful

A ready-to-print The Outsiders Novel Study Guide and text study on THE OUTSIDERS by S E Hinton complete with printable student booklet and teacher’s plan. This easy to follow resource provides a ready The Outsiders unit plan for teachers and a The Outsiders student booklet which is printable and ready to teach, saving you time and effort searching for suitable text study resources. Suits students of approximately 12-15 years of age: New Zealand Year 10-12 students, Australian Year 8-10 students. Student booklet includes: The Outsiders Webquest task on the author The Outsiders Character file templates The Outsiders Setting page Context The Outsiders Chapter Questions and Comprehension questions on the novel looking at important character changes, ideas, themes and events Dairy entry writing task The Outsiders Themes page Symbols in The Outsiders page Language Techniques page Observing the text Big Ideas discussion pages Interview and Presentation Essay structure and planning +Sample Teacher Unit Plan This is perfect as a text analysis unit to prepare for essay writing on The Outsiders. 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: 29-page student booklet for analysis of The Outsiders by S E Hinton.

A ready-to-print The Giver Novel Study Guide and text study on THE GIVER by Lois Lowry complete with printable student booklet and teacher’s plan. This easy to follow resource provides a ready The Giver unit plan for teachers and a The Giver student booklet which is printable and ready to teach, saving you time and effort searching for suitable text study resources. Suits students of approximately 12-15 years of age: New Zealand Year 10-12 students, Australian Year 8-10 students. Student booklet includes: The Giver Webquest task on the author The Giver Character file templates The Giver Setting page Context The Giver Chapter Questions and Comprehension questions on the novel looking at important character changes, ideas, themes and events Dairy entry writing task The Giver Themes page Symbols in the Giver page Language Techniques page Observing the text Big Ideas discussion pages Interview and Presentation Essay structure and planning +Sample Teacher Unit Plan This is perfect as a text analysis unit to prepare for essay writing on The Giver. 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: 29-page student booklet for analysis of The Giver by Lois Lowry

A ready to print The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time novel study and text study on THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME by Mark Haddon complete with printable student booklet and teacher’s plan. This easy to follow resource provides a ready The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time unit plan for teachers and a The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime student booklet which is printable and ready to teach, saving you time and effort searching for suitable text study resources. Suits students of approximately 12-16 years of age: New Zealand Year 8-11 students, Australian Year 7-10 students. Student booklet includes: Webquest task on the author The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Character file templates Setting Context The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Chapter Questions and comprehension questions on the novel looking at important character changes, ideas, themes and events Creative writing task Themes page Symbols page Language Techniques page Observing the text Big Ideas discussion pages Interview and Presentation Essay structure and planning +Sample Teacher Unit Plan This is perfect as a text analysis unit to prepare for essay writing. It goes perfectly with the Text Response Essay Writing Unit in my store. Everything you need to pick up and run with this novel. So easy! Included: 30-page student booklet for analysis of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time.

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

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

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

A ready-to-print To Kill A Mockingbird novel study on Harper Lee’s TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD complete with printable student booklet and teacher’s plan. This easy to follow resource provides a ready To Kill A Mockingbird unit plan for teachers and a To Kill A Mockingbird student booklet which is printable and ready to teach, saving you time and effort searching for suitable text study resources. This can be easily sent home for distance learning during Coronavirus restrictions :) Suits students 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 To Kill A Mockingbird Character file templates To Kill A Mockingbird Setting Context To Kill A Mockingbird Chapter Questions on the novel looking at important character changes, ideas, themes and events Dairy entry writing task 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: 25-page student booklet for analysis of To Kill A Mockingbird

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 embark on an exhilarating journey with BLACK SNAKE: The Daring of Ned Kelly by Carole Wilkinson! Our ready-to-print novel study and text study resource is a game changer for teachers like you. With a printable student booklet and a suggested teacher’s plan included, your prep time will be drastically reduced! Perfect for students studying this gripping tale both in Australia and beyond, this novel strikes the perfect balance between fact and personal letters, making it highly readable and accessible for teenagers. It’s an engrossing story that will captivate your students and leave them hungry for more. Designed for students aged approximately 10-16, the student booklet is packed with engaging activities. Explore the author with a fun webquest, create character files with templates, delve into the setting and context, answer comprehension questions that explore character development, ideas, themes, and events, unleash creativity with a writing task, symbols, and language techniques, develop close reading skills with text observation exercises, engage in big ideas discussions, conduct interviews and presentations, and even get valuable essay structure and planning pages. This resource perfectly complements the Text Response Essay Writing Unit in our store, making it an ideal choice for text analysis and essay preparation. With everything you need in one place, this novel study is an absolute breeze to implement in your classroom. So, grab our resource, save time, and ignite your students’ love for literature and analysis!

Get ready for an adrenaline-filled adventure with our ready-to-print HATCHET novel study unit! This resource is a complete game changer for teachers like you, providing a printable student booklet and a comprehensive teacher’s plan that will save you precious time and energy in searching for the perfect text study materials. Ideal for students in Australia and beyond who are studying this captivating novel in class, HATCHET is an incredible tale of resilience and survival. Dive into the gripping story of a teenager who must rely on his wits and inner strength to survive in the unforgiving wilderness after a life-altering plane crash. Suitable for students aged approximately 10-16, our student booklet is packed with exciting Hatchet activities and thought-provoking novel study questions. Explore the themes, analyze the character’s journey, and uncover the deeper meanings behind this awe-inspiring story. With our ready-to-print resource, you’ll have everything you need to take your students on an unforgettable literary adventure. So, buckle up and get ready to journey into the wilderness with HATCHET! Your students are in for an exploration of resilience and survival like never before. Includes: Webquest task on the author Hatchet character file templates Hatchet Setting Context Hatchet Comprehension Questions on the novel looking at important character changes, ideas, themes and events Creative writing task Hatchet Themes page Symbols page Language Techniques page Observing the text Big Ideas discussion pages Interview and Presentation Essay structure and planning pages +Sample Teacher Hatchet Unit Plan Everything you need to print and teach! Save yourself time and effort today.