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.
This bundled teacher resource is designed to help educators teach children how to read and understand poetry. It includes lesson plans, worksheets, and activities that focus on analysing the structure, language and themes of the poem. By using this resource, teachers can effectively introduce children to the beauty and complexity of poetry and help them develop the skills necessary to become confident and enthusiastic readers of poetry.
After attempting these activities, your students will be able to:
Give/explain the meaning of words in context.
Identify/explain how meaning is enhanced through choice of words and phrases.
Retrieve and record information/identify key details from the text.
Summarise main ideas from the text.
Identify how language, structure and presentation contribute to meaning.
Make comparisons within the text.
Predict what might happen from details stated and implied.
Evaluate how authors use language, including figurative language, considering the impact on the reader.
Make inferences from the text/explain and justify inferences with evidence from the text.
This bundle includes:
Scaffolding Notes: 15 Handouts
Worksheets: 16 Exercises
Unit Lesson Plan: 36 Pages
PowerPoint Presentation: 38 Slides
Google Slides: 38 Slides
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This resource (Bundle) focuses on developing the reading comprehension skills of students when reading a Miltonic Sonnet, a complex and intricate poetic form. It covers the historical context and literary devices used in Miltonic Sonnets, such as imagery, allusion and metaphor. Through a series of exercises and activities, students will learn how to analyse the structure and meaning of a Miltonic Sonnet, and make connections between the form and its content. They will also explore the themes and messages conveyed in the sonnet, and develop their critical thinking and interpretation skills. This resource is suitable for students of all levels who want to deepen their understanding and appreciation of poetry.
This bundle includes:
Scaffolding Notes: 15 Handouts
Worksheets: 16 Exercises
Unit Lesson Plan: 34 Pages
PowerPoint Presentation: 34 Slides
Google Slides: 34 Slides
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This resource (Bundle) is a great tool for teaching reading comprehension skills to students. This children’s couplet tells the story of a dragon who dances and plays with children in the streets. Through reading and analyzing the poem, students can learn how to identify key elements such as rhyme, rhythm, and figurative language. They can also develop their ability to infer meaning and draw conclusions from the text. This resource is an engaging way to teach students how to read and comprehend literature.
This bundle includes:
Worksheets: 15 Exercises
Unit Lesson Plan: 30 Pages
PowerPoint Presentation: 34 Slides
Google Slides: 18 Slides
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“If-” by Rudyard Kipling is a didactic poem that teaches valuable life lessons through vivid imagery and storytelling. This resource is designed to help students improve their poetry reading comprehension by analyzing the poem’s structure, literary devices, and themes. Through guided discussions and activities, students will learn to identify and interpret key elements of the poem, such as metaphor, repetition, and tone. By the end of the resource, students will have a deeper understanding of the poem’s underlying message and how it applies to their own lives.
This bundle includes:
Worksheets: 16 Exercises
Unit Lesson Plan: 32 Pages
PowerPoint Presentation: 37 Slides
Google Slides: 20 Slides
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This is a comprehensive resource designed to improve students’ reading comprehension skills through the use of biographical text. This resource provides a variety of activities and strategies to help students engage with the text, such as identifying key details, making inferences and summarizing. This resource also includes comprehension questions and vocabulary exercises to reinforce learning. With “Biography Comprehension,” students will not only enhance their reading abilities but also gain knowledge about the lives of notable historical figures.
After attempting these activities, your students will be able to:
Give/explain the meaning of words in context.
Identify/explain how meaning is enhanced through choice of words and phrases.
Retrieve and record information/identify key details from the text.
Summarise main ideas from the text.
Identify how language, structure and presentation contribute to meaning.
Make comparisons within the text.
Predict what might happen from details stated and implied.
Evaluate how authors use language, including figurative language, considering the impact on the reader.
Make inferences from the text/explain and justify inferences with evidence from the text.
This bundle includes:
Scaffolding Notes: 20 Handouts
Worksheets with answers: 27 Exercises
Unit Lesson Plan: 52 Pages
PowerPoint Presentation: 55 Slides
Google Slides: 30 Slides
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These bundled resources are perfect for teaching Irony – Verbal, Situational and Dramatic. These no prep activities would be great for English lessons or English centers. Your students will love these ELA Boom Cards, Google Slides, PPT, Unit Plan, Worksheets and Scaffolding Notes.
After completing this unit students will be able to:
Define irony types – verbal, situational and dramatic.
Examine the examples of irony and state what is ironic in them.
Show examples of irony that use language, which normally signifies the opposite.
Interpret a given text and identify the examples of irony.
Evaluate a text and explain how irony is used in it.
Use language to express the opposite of what is expected for humorous or emphatic effect.
This download includes:
Boom Cards: 38 Digital Task Cards
Unit Lesson Plan: 23 Pages
Scaffolding Notes: 6 Handouts
Worksheets with Answers: 20 Exercises
PowerPoint Presentation: 26 Slides
Google Slides: 26 Slides
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 bundled resources are perfect for teaching how to write an Information Text - Compare-Contrast. These no prep activities would be great for English lessons or English centers. Your students will love these ELA Google Slides, PPT, Worksheets and Scaffolding Notes.
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.
This download includes:
Worksheets with Answers: 21 Exercises
PowerPoint Presentation: 26 Slides
Google Slides: 26 Slides
Unit Lesson Plan: 17 Pages
Scaffolding Notes: 10 Handouts
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A lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on compare and contrast information text.
After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:
Acquire understanding of the features of compare and contrast information text.
List the compare and contrast text elements.
Demonstrate knowledge of compare and contrast information text in writing.
This Resource Includes:
Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes
Vocabulary Overview - Compare, Contrast, Information Text
Flipped Lesson Part - Video - Compare and Contrast Text Structure
Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Similarities and Differences
Success Criteria - Compare and Contrast Information Text Checklist
Scaffolding Notes - Compare and Contrast Information Text Elements
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 - 2 Online Exercises
Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - Noughts and Crosses
Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Task Cards
Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.W.6-8.2abcdef/4/5
Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive
Educational Tools and Resources - Adverbs, Verbs, Adjectives, Connectives
Teachers can use this resource to teach the 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
A lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on problem and solution information text.
After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:
Acquire understanding of the features of problem and solution information text.
List the problem and solution text elements.
Demonstrate knowledge of problem and solution information text in writing.
This Resource Includes:
Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes
Vocabulary Overview - Problem, Solution, Information Text
Flipped Lesson Part - Video - Problem and Solution Text Structure
Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Problems and Solutions
Success Criteria - Problem and Solution Information Text Checklist
Scaffolding Notes - Problem and Solution Information Text Elements
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 - 2 Online Exercises
Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - Noughts and Crosses
Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Task Cards
Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.W.6-8.2abcdef/4/5
Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive
Educational Tools and Resources - Adverbs, Verbs, Adjectives, Connectives
Teachers can use this resource to teach the students to use problem and solution 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
A lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on descriptive information text.
After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:
Acquire understanding of the features of descriptive information text.
List the descriptive text elements.
Demonstrate knowledge of descriptive information text in writing.
This Resource Includes:
Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes
Vocabulary Overview - Description, Information Text
Flipped Lesson Part - Video - Descriptive Writing, Description Structure
Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Adding Details
Success Criteria - Descriptive Information Text Checklist
Scaffolding Notes - Descriptive Information Text Elements
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 - 2 Online Exercises
Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - Noughts and Crosses
Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Task Cards
Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.W.6-8.2abcdef/4/5
Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive
Educational Tools and Resources - Adverbs, Verbs, Adjectives, Connectives
Teachers can use this resource to teach the students to use description 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
These Worksheets with a Answer Key are 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.
This Download Includes:
EXERCISE 1: Which of the paragraphs below are compare-contrast texts?
EXERCISE 2: Identify the structure of the following compare-contrast text organised by aspects.
EXERCISE 3: Identify the structure of the following compare-contrast text organised by topics.
EXERCISE 4: Identify the structure of the following compare-contrast text organised by arguments.
EXERCISE 5: Match the sentences with the best compare-contrast key words.
EXERCISE 6: Use following transitions and signal/clue/key words to fill in the blanks in the compare-contrast text. You may use some words or phrases more than once.
EXERCISE 7: Identify the transitions and clue/signal/key words used in the following sample compare-contrast text.
EXERCISE 8: Use transitions and clue/signal/key words to rewrite the given compare-contrast text.
EXERCISE 9: Demonstrate your understanding of compare-contrast texts.
EXERCISE 10: Identify the techniques used by the author in structuring a compare-contrast text.
EXERCISE 11: Identify the two related nouns that are compared or contrasted.
EXERCISE 12: Identify the similarities or differences in the following compare-contrast texts.
EXERCISE 13: Identify what is compared and contrasted in the given compare-contrast texts.
EXERCISE 14: Provide a one-sentence comparison, contrast or compare-contrast, as directed, for the following visuals.
EXERCISE 15: Write a comparison paragraph – books vs movies. Use the sample plan, signal/clue/key words and sentence frame.
EXERCISE 16: Write a contrasting paragraph – comedy vs tragedy. Use the sample plan, signal/clue/key words and sentence frame.
EXERCISE 17: Distinguish between apples and oranges. Follow the planning frame to plan your compare-contrast information text.
EXERCISE 18: Use the sentence frame to write the first draft of your compare-contrast information text – apples vs oranges.
EXERCISE 19: Use the rubric to peer evaluate student work.
EXERCISE 20: Select a task that goes with your level and create a compare-contrast information text.
EXERCISE 21: Use the following prompts to create compare-contrast information texts. Use the text structure.
A lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on information text types.
After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:
Acquire understanding of the features and structures of information text types.
List the information text elements.
Demonstrate knowledge of information texts in writing.
This Resource Includes:
Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes
Vocabulary Overview - Information Text
Flipped Lesson Part - Video - Text Structures
Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Information Gap
Success Criteria - Information Text Types Checklist
Scaffolding Notes - Information Text Elements
Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share
Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – 2 Online Quizzes
Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics
Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome
Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - TIC-TAC-TOE Assignments
Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - Post-It Notes
Home Learning for Reinforcement – 5 Task Cards
Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.W.6-8.2abcdef/4/5
Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive
Educational Tools and Resources - Adverbs, Verbs, Adjectives, Connectives
Teachers can use this resource to teach the students to use information texts 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
These Worksheets are perfect for teaching how to write an Information Text - Cause-Effect. 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: Recall your knowledge of information texts.
EXERCISE 2: Define the terms cause and effect.
EXERCISE 3: Identify the techniques used by the authors in structuring the given information text.
EXERCISE 4: Match the sentences with the best cause-effect key words.
EXERCISE 5: Use following transitions and signal/clue/key words to fill in the blanks in the cause-effect text. You may use some words or phrases more than once.
EXERCISE 6: Use transitions and clue/signal/key words to rewrite the given cause-effect text.
EXERCISE 7: Identify the structure of the cause-effect text organised by causes.
EXERCISE 8: Identify the structure of the cause-effect text organised by effects.
EXERCISE 9: Identify the structure of the cause-effect text organised by causes and effects.
EXERCISE 10: Identify the cause and effect in the given sentences.
EXERCISE 11: Is the underlined part of the sentence the cause or the effect?
EXERCISE 12: Identify the cause or the effect to the specified cause and effect in the following texts.
EXERCISE 13: Identify the cause or the effect in the following texts.
EXERCISE 14: Choose a possible cause or effect as directed.
EXERCISE 15: What is the cause or effect in the given sentences?
EXERCISE 16: Identify most likely cause or effect of the following instances.
EXERCISE 17: Choose a possible cause or effect to fill in the blank.
EXERCISE 18: Determine whether the following cause-effect texts are organised by causes, effects or both.
EXERCISE 19: Choose a possible cause or effect that goes with the visual to fill in the blank.
EXERCISE 20: Identify the cause in the picture, then choose a possible effect.
EXERCISE 21: Identify the cause and effect in each of the following pictures.
EXERCISE 22: Discuss the main causes and effects of air pollution. Follow the planning frame to plan your cause-effect information text.
EXERCISE 23: Use the sentence frame to write the first draft of your cause-effect information text – air pollution.
EXERCISE 24: Use the rubric to peer evaluate student work.
EXERCISE 25: Select a task that goes with your level and create a cause-effect information text.
EXERCISE 26: You may choose any three assignments to make a TIC-TAC-TOE. The assignments must be three in a row down, across or diagonal.
These Worksheets are perfect for teaching how to write an information text. 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 information text types.
Identify the techniques used by the author in structuring information text types.
Identify the purpose of the information text types.
Plan and write the first draft of information text.
Peer evaluate information text with constructive feedback.
Integrate the peer feedback and write a final draft of their information text.
This compact review of Information Text for quick referencing is perfect for teaching how to write an information text - Cause-Effect. These no prep scaffolding notes would be great for ELA lessons. Your students will love this information that is well-planned for student engagement.
After studying this information, your students will be able to:
Identify the clue or signal words used in writing cause and effect text.
Determine the organisational methods used in structuring cause and effect text.
Identify the causes and effects in the given texts.
Plan and write the first draft of cause and effect text on given topics.
Peer evaluate a cause and effect text with constructive feedback.
Integrate the peer feedback and write a final draft of cause and effect text.
This download includes:
SN 1: Text structure organised by causes
SN 2: Text structure organised by effects
SN 3: Text structure organised by causes and effects
SN 4: Planning Frame
SN 5: Sentence Frame
SN 6: Sample Draft
SN 7: Rubric
SN 8: Data for Differentiation
These bundled resources are perfect for teaching how to write an Information Text - Cause-Effect. These no prep activities would be great for English lessons or English centers. Your students will love these ELA Google Slides, PPT, Worksheets and Scaffolding Notes.
After attempting these activities, your students will be able to:
Identify the clue or signal words used in writing cause and effect text.
Determine the organisational methods used in structuring cause and effect text.
Identify the causes and effects in the given texts.
Plan and write the first draft of cause and effect text on given topics.
Peer evaluate a cause and effect text with constructive feedback.
Integrate the peer feedback and write a final draft of cause and effect text.
This download includes:
Worksheets with Answers: 26 Exercises
PowerPoint Presentation: 34 Slides
Google Slides: 34 Slides
Unit Lesson Plan: 17 Pages
Scaffolding Notes: 08 Handouts
These bundled resources are perfect for teaching how to write an Information Text - Description. These no prep activities would be great for English lessons or English centers. Your students will love these ELA Google Slides, PPT, Worksheets and Scaffolding Notes.
After attempting these activities, your students will be able to:
Identify the structure and features of a description.
Identify the techniques used by the author in structuring a description.
Identify the purpose of a description.
Plan and write the first draft of a description.
Peer evaluate a description.
Integrate the peer feedback in their final draft.
This download includes:
Worksheets with Answers: 15 Exercises
PowerPoint Presentation: 17 Slides
Google Slides: 17 Slides
Unit Lesson Plan: 19 Pages
Scaffolding Notes: 3 Handouts
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This is a resource bundle designed to help students master the art of summarisation. Summarisation is an essential skill for effective reading, writing and comprehension. This is a carefully crafted resource aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy and the Common Core Standards for ELA-Literacy in Writing. The goal of this resource is to guide students through the process of summarisation with a comprehensive approach that covers essential learning objectives and success criteria. This resource aims to enhance summarisation skills, ensuring students can remember, understand, apply, analyse, evaluate and create effective summaries. Every student has unique needs, and the differentiated approach ensures that students receive the support that suits their level and requirements.
This download includes:
Scaffolding Notes: 5 Handouts
Worksheets with Answers: 10 Exercises
Unit Lesson Plan with Resources: 20 Pages
PowerPoint Presentation: 36 Slides
Google Slides: 36 Slides
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A bundle of 20 writing presentations for ESL students.
This download includes:
Imaginative Writing
Narrative Writing
Biography Writing
Article Writing
Report Writing
Argumentative Writing
Descriptive Writing
Diary Writing
Persuasive Writing
Summary Writing
Review Writing
Paragraph Writing
Dialogue Writing
Creating Writing
Autobiography Writing
Factual Description
Play-Script Writing
Poem Writing
Using Textual Prompts to Write
Non-chronological Report
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
A compact review of story genres and story template organized for quick referencing.
This Includes:
Vocabulary Overview
Story Genres
Story Template
Assessment Rubrics
Teachers can use these handouts as ready reference material to remind the learners about the scaffolds required for alternate ending story, thereby helping them to enhance their writing skills.
Here are some other possible uses for these in your classroom:
To challenge early finishers
For effective tutoring
As ESL stations and sub tubs
As holiday work and homework
For small group collaborations
For an end of unit assessments
For reinforcement and enrichment
