Secondary English], General Secondary Resources, Te Reo Maori Resources, 0-5 Preschool Resources for enjoyable and engaging learning.
I love teaching English and have been doing so for many years. I hope that my experience and resources can save you time and energy in setting up and running your classroom :)
Secondary English], General Secondary Resources, Te Reo Maori Resources, 0-5 Preschool Resources for enjoyable and engaging learning.
I love teaching English and have been doing so for many years. I hope that my experience and resources can save you time and energy in setting up and running your classroom :)
Bible Verses for Home & Classroom Frieze x70+ Uplifting, Encouraging & Motivational Bible Verses to suit any Classroom, Home or Church display.
**Black and White **- simply print on a range of coloured paper for cheap printing and a quick, attractive display. (If you’d like these in colour, please see the link below for the colour version!)
Encourage your students in their work and life endeavors with a range of wise thoughts from the Bible. Add to their spiritual growth and emotional life by bringing biblical scripture into their home or school environment.
72 great promises and verses, such as:
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” -John 3:16
Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. - Psalm 37:4
I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. - Philippians 4:13
…and many more great verses…
24 pages
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17 attractive PARTS OF SPEECH Posters English Classroom Posters ready to print and display to make your ELA classroom look great.
All posters included in two slightly different designs, PLUS black and white.
Perfect for helping your students understand parts of speech in their writing.
Parts of Speech Posters on:
Nouns (as well as collective nouns, abstract nouns, concrete and proper nouns)
Verbs
Adjectives
Adverbs
Articles
Conjunctions
Prepositions
Interjections
…and more
These CLASSIC EXCERPTS EDITING WORKSHEETS for high school English students inspire interest in classic novels as students work to find the 20 spelling, punctuation and grammar errors hidden in each one.
10 different editing worksheets, with answer keys.
Perfect bellringers or writing skills activities to improve student writing skills these HIGH SCHOOL EDITING WORKSHEETS are perfect for ELA English students in Years 9-12 English classes. Students will develop their vocabulary through engaging games.
Ideas for differentiation included in the instructions.
These exercises are excellent for revision of punctuation rules, homonyms, spelling and grammar skills.
Texts Used for this Editing Worksheet Set:
The Great Gatsby – F. Scott Fitzgerald (Excerpt)
2.Jane Eyre – Charlotte Bronte (Excerpt)
3.Frankenstein – Mary Shelley (Excerpt)
4.Great Expectations – Charles Dickens (Excerpt)
5.1984 – George Orwell (Excerpt)
6.Chocolat – Joanne Harris (Excerpt)
7.The Dubliners – James Joyce (Excerpt)
8.Persuasion – Jane Austen (Excerpt)
9.Tess of the Durbervilles – Thomas Hardy (Excerpt)
10.Wuthering Heights – Emily Bronte (Excerpt)
Included:
10 Editing Worksheets with Marking Keys
10 different Thanksgiving poems to write. Get the creative juices flowing with easy-to-write and fun Thanksgiving poetry worksheets which lower high school students will enjoy. Perfect for lower secondary or junior high school.
Comes with an instructional Powerpoint presentation with a slide for each of the poetry types to accompany the task with a visual aid.
10 page PDF document with student worksheets
10 page Powerpoint presentation
Poetry Types:
Acrostic poems
Simile poem
Sensory poem
Limerick
Haiku
Cinquain
and more :)
*Also perfect as no-prep lessons for substitute or relief teachers near Christmastime :)
10 different Valentine’s Day poems to write. Get the creative juices flowing with easy-to-write and fun Valentine’s poetry worksheets which lower high school students will enjoy.
*Comes with an instructional Powerpoint presentation with a slide for each of the poetry types to accompany the task with a visual aid.
10 page PDF document with student worksheets
10 page Powerpoint presentation
Poetry Types:
Acrostic poems
Simile poem
Sensory poem
Limerick
Haiku
Cinquain
and more :)
*Also perfect as no-prep lessons for substitute or relief teachers near Valentines Day :)
10 different St Patrick’s Day poems to write. Get the creative juices flowing with easy-to-write and fun Saint Patricks Day poetry worksheets which lower high school students will enjoy. Great for students in Upper Primary (Middle School) & Lower Secondary (Lower High School) - Years 6-10.
*Comes with an instructional Powerpoint presentation with a slide for each of the poetry types to accompany the task with a visual aid.
10 page PDF document with student worksheets
10 page Powerpoint presentation
Poetry Types:
Acrostic poems
Simile poem
Sensory poem
Limerick
Haiku
Cinquain
and more :)
*Also perfect as no-prep lessons for substitute or relief teachers near St Paddy’s Day :)
This 100 ENGLISH LITERARY TERMS SORTING GAME or HUNT for Secondary English Classrooms is an easy way to help students learn about language techniques and writing techniques.
Print these and cut them along the dotted lines to divide the term, definition and examples. You can mix them up in a bag and have students sort them into correct sets, or you can set up a hunt around the room and make teams find the definition and example of their team’s terms. Some ideas for use are included in the document.
While they play, you’ll be helping your students learn English terminology and vocabulary which will help them develop their vocabulary and confidence with literary terms.
Use the color / colour version to help scaffold students who need a little more help and differentiation! Use them all or use the ones you want!
All the terminology you need is here:
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, Plot …
Includes character types & novel terms such as stock/static/round & red herring, resolution, turning point, etc
and many more.
NOTE: I do my best to avoid words which are spelled differently in different countries, but it is possible that you may find a word or two with British English spelling.
Included:
*100 terms in both colour and black and white.
A fun set of WRITING CHALLENGES for high school English students to improve their writing skills and vocabulary with prompts on all kinds of personal growth, language technique or specific language challenge writing tasks.
Each challenge set out in easy to print worksheets, ready to write!
Perfect bellringers or writing skills activities to improve student writing and vocabulary, these WRITING PROMPTS and WRITING CHALLENGES are perfect for ELA English students in Years 10-13 English classes. Students will develop their language skills through engaging writing tasks.
Full instructions and ideas for variation included.
These writing exercises are excellent for vocabulary and language development in a fun and collaborative setting.
Included:
Over 80 writing challenges
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.
50 great English Classroom Posters for ENGLISH CLASSROOM DECOR showing NOVEL COVERS from a range of interesting and classic novels.
Perfect for Secondary or High School teachers wanting to inspire a bit more reading and text knowledge in their students - also good as discussion starters or writing prompts!
An easy and attractive display. Let me save you some time!
Includes:
50 Classic Covers Posters
This comprehensive study unit for The Lottery by Shirley Jackson comes complete with a student booklet and teacher’s plan. It covers comprehension questions, setting analysis, author details, figurative language, annotation activities, creative writing, essay planning, and more. This exceptional resource makes teaching “The Lottery” a breeze.
Designed to provide a ready-to-use unit plan for The Lottery, this resource includes a printable student booklet, saving teachers time and effort in preparing suitable text study materials.
Perfect for high school English Language Arts or secondary English students, this unit is suitable for students aged 12-16, typically in Years 8-11.
This “The Lottery” Short Story Unit Student Booklet Includes:
Notes on “The Lottery”
Webquest task about the author
Text observation activities
Setting analysis
Annotation guide for “The Lottery”
Comprehension questions
Creative writing task
Themes brainstorming
Character brainstorming
Language techniques page
Essay structure and planning
Sample teacher unit plan
Everything you need to teach “The Lottery” effortlessly is included. Simple and ready to use!
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.
This swift two-week Film Study, focusing on Baz Luhrmann’s rendition of The Great Gatsby, 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 The Great Gatsby.
By immersing themselves in the Gatbsy 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 Great Gatsby High School English Film Study Unit comprises:
A comprehensive 12-page student film study booklet featuring:
Pre-viewing brainstorming activities
Viewing questions tailored to The Great Gatsby
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.
This swift two-week Film Study, focusing on Baz Luhrmann’s rendition of ELVIS, is tailored for High School English classes, offering students a rapid yet comprehensive review of film techniques and analysis. Featuring pre-viewing and post-viewing inquiries, six interactive activity stations, and written response prompts, this dynamic film unit provides a condensed but enriching exploration of Elvis.
By immersing themselves in the Elvis film, students will gain a deep understanding of its themes, characters, and distinctive cinematic elements. Our user-friendly film study booklet includes all essential worksheets for pre- and post-viewing activities, collaborative station tasks, and writing exercises.
Enhanced with a sample unit plan and teacher notes, this resource empowers educators to facilitate insightful discussions and activities. While detailed answer keys are not provided, the structured tasks ensure intuitive comprehension.
This ELVIS High School English Film Study Unit comprises:
A comprehensive 12-page student film study booklet featuring:
Pre-viewing brainstorming activities
Viewing questions tailored to Elvis
Revision of film techniques
Exploration of Baz Luhrmann’s Red Curtain Cinema techniques
Six activity stations focusing on pivotal scenes, relationships, and character development
Extended written response prompts for deeper analysis
Teacher Resources including:
A sample two-week film unit plan
Example notes on mise-en-scène
Task cards for each activity station**
Ideal for English students seeking to refine their understanding of film analysis and techniques, this unit offers flexibility for integration into existing curriculum or as a standalone module. It also serves as a valuable resource for substitute or relief teachers, ensuring continuity in learning during transitional periods.
*Please note:
*The purchase of the film is required to complete this unit.
*Detailed answer keys for each page are not included, but tasks are scaffolded for ease of comprehension and examples are provided for more challenging exercises.
Looking for an immersive high school film unit that delves deep into film techniques and analysis? Explore our comprehensive Film Study for Any Film, designed to engage upper high school students in crafting technical film essays with finesse.
This short Film Study Unit on Schindler’s List is tailored for High School English classes. This engaging resource offers a good basic exploration of film techniques and analysis. Designed with pre-viewing and post-viewing questions, along with six fun activity stations and written response prompts, this unit promises an engaging experience with Schindler’s List.
By delving into this pivotal film, high school students will grasp its important themes, characters, and cinematic techniques. The student film booklet encompasses all necessary worksheets for easy implementation of pre- and post-viewing activities, collaborative station tasks, and writing exercises.
Accompanied by a sample unit plan and teacher notes, this resource makes it easy for educators to facilitate meaningful discussions and activities. While it does not include exhaustive answer keys, the scaffolded tasks ensure ease of use and understanding.
This High School English Film Study Unit includes:
A comprehensive 12-page student film study booklet featuring:
Pre-viewing brainstorming exercises
Viewing questions tailored for Schindler’s List
Revision of film techniques
Six activity stations focusing on key scenes, relationships, and character development
Extended written response prompts suitable for Schindler’s List analysis
Teacher Resources comprising:
A sample two-week unit plan
Exemplar 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’s also a valuable resource for substitute or relief teachers, ensuring continuity in learning during transitional periods.
Immerse your students in the thrilling world of storytelling with this comprehensive teaching unit on “The Sniper” by Liam O’Flaherty.
Designed for secondary English classrooms, this teaching unit explores the powerful themes, vivid imagery, and compelling character in O’Flaherty’s iconic short story.
With a range of engaging activities, comprehension questions, language analysis sheets and an essay writing prompt, your students will analyze the effects of war and the fragility of human nature.
Our teaching unit provides a sample lesson plan, extension tasks, and supplementary resources to support your teaching. From close reading and textual analysis to creative writing exercises, this comprehensive resource ensures that every aspect of the story is explored and understood.
By the end of this unit, your students will have developed critical thinking skills, enhanced their literary analysis abilities, and gained a deeper appreciation for the craft of storytelling.
Enhance your secondary English curriculum with our teaching unit on “The Sniper” and inspire a love of literature in your students. Get your hands on this print and teach resource today!
Introducing a comprehensive SHORT STORY UNIT for THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME by Richard Connell, inclusive of both a student booklet and teacher’s plan, ready for immediate printing and implementation. This engaging short story analysis unit on The Most Dangerous Game delves into various aspects such as comprehension tasks, setting, author details, figurative language, annotations, creative writing, essay planning, and more, making it an invaluable resource for your next short story unit.
This short story unit on The Most Dangerous Game simplifies the short story analysis process by providing a complete unit plan for teachers and a printable student booklet focussed on The Most Dangerous Game.
Ideal for high school ELA or secondary English students studying The Most Dangerous Game, this unit caters to students aged approximately 12-16 years old, spanning Years 8-11.
The Student Booklet for the Short Story Unit includes the following components:
Short Story Genre Notes
Engaging Webquest task on the author
Examination of the text’s Setting
Techniques for Annotating the short story The Most Dangerous Game
Thought-provoking The Most Dangerous Game Comprehension questions
Creative writing prompt
Brainstorming session on Themes from The Most Dangerous Game
Character analysis brainstorming activity
Identification of Language Techniques employed in the story
Step-by-step guidance on Essay structure and planning
The resource also includes a Sample Teacher Unit Plan for The Most Dangerous Game, equipping educators with everything necessary to print and teach using this handy short story unit in the classroom.
Everything you need. Also handy to set for a relief teacher.
Check out this gret The Last Spin by Evan Hunter Short Story Unit.
Are you on the lookout for a print-ready short story study for “The Last Spin” by Evan Hunter? Our resource has got you covered! Included in this package is a student booklet and a teacher’s plan, covering all aspects of the story, saving you precious time and effort in finding suitable text study resources.
This user-friendly resource is perfect for high school ELA or secondary English students studying “The Last Spin” in the classroom. It caters to students aged approximately 12-16 years, spanning Years 8-11.
The student booklet is ready to be printed and provides a wealth of educational material. It features a webquest task to explore the author’s background, exercises to enhance text observation skills, analysis of the story’s setting, effective techniques for annotating the story, Last Spin comprehension questions to deepen understanding, engaging creative writing tasks, mapping of important themes and characters, a dedicated page on language techniques, and sound guidance for essay structure and planning.
To facilitate your teaching, we also provide a sample teacher Last Spin unit plan, which offers a clear roadmap and simplifies your lesson planning process.
Streamline your teaching experience with this comprehensive resource for “The Last Spin.” With everything you need at your fingertips, you can easily engage your students and guide them through a thorough exploration of this captivating short story.
Introducing The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury Short Story Unit.
Our easy-to-use resource provides a seamless teaching experience, offering solid coverage of key elements such as comprehension questions, setting analysis, author details, figurative language exploration, annotating techniques, creative writing exercises, essay planning guidance, and more.
Tailored perfectly for Australian students and those studying The Pedestrian globally, this resource is suitable for students aged approximately 12-15 years, encompassing Years 7-10.
The student booklet, which is printable and ready for immediate use, contains a plethora of engaging and educational activities to captivate your students. Explore the author’s background through an exciting webquest task, delve into the setting, master the art of annotating, stimulate critical thinking with comprehension questions, foster creativity with captivating writing tasks, map out themes and characters, explore language techniques, and receive guidance on essay structure and planning.
To further support your teaching journey with “The Pedestrian,” we provide a sample teacher unit plan, simplifying the process and ensuring you have all the necessary tools to hit the ground running.