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

This comprehensive resource offers a ready-to-print unit plan for teaching The Maze Runner, along with a printable student booklet designed to save you time and effort in finding suitable study materials. The booklet features a complete set of Maze Runner comprehension questions with included answers. Ideal for students studying this novel in English class or for a Homeschool Unit. It is tailored for students in Australia and other regions where this novel is part of the curriculum. Best suited for students aged 12-16. The sample unit plan spans 6 weeks but can be adjusted to 3-4 weeks by reducing in-class reading time. Alternatively, you can extend the unit by adding a full essay or another extended project at the end. The booklet is designed for flexibility, allowing you to select which pages to use, giving you control over the unit’s duration and content. This Maze Runner Novel Study Student Booklet includes: A Webquest task on the author Maze Runner Character file templates Context exploration Maze Runner comprehension questions and answers focusing on key character developments, themes, and events A creative writing task A page on Maze Runner themes A symbols page A language techniques page Text observation exercises Big ideas discussion pages An interview and presentation task Essay structure and planning pages Sample Teacher Unit Plan for The Maze Runner Everything you need to dive into this novel with ease!

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Introducing our comprehensive PERSUASIVE WRITING UNIT, designed to guide Secondary English students through the intricacies of persuasive language techniques and analysis. Perfect for High School English students in Years 7-10 who are studying persuasive language and its impact on creating meaning. This unit begins by covering the basics of persuasive writing before delving into a thorough analysis of persuasive language techniques. Students will follow step-by-step graphic organizers and exercises to develop their own persuasive essays. Our ready-to-print student booklet accompanies teacher notes, a unit plan, and a marking schedule, providing a complete package that saves you time and energy. Included in this persuasive writing unit: A 25-page print-and-go student booklet that covers: An introduction to persuasive writing Key persuasive language terms The art of persuasion Analysis of a persuasive speech script Generation of persuasive topics Planning and writing pages, broken down into easily manageable steps Sample essay marking schedule Sample teaching plan Teacher keys And more… While originally created for Year 9 - Year 11 students in Australia and New Zealand, this versatile resource can be used worldwide for similar purposes. Simply adjust the marking schedule to complement your school system. Please note that this product contains some British English spelling. Let our PERSUASIVE WRITING UNIT do the work for you, providing a comprehensive and structured approach to teaching persuasive language techniques and analysis. Grab your copy today and watch your students’ persuasive writing skills flourish!

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