Unit plans with 5 sessions on prose comprehension of a ghost story, “Harry” by Rosemary Timperley. After completing this unit students will be able to: SESSION 1: Spot the setting elements and describe the setting. SESSION 2: Name the characters and make a character sketch. SESSION 3: Discover the plot elements and develop the plot. SESSION 4: Analyse the text to make a critical appreciation. SESSION 5: Examine the lines from the text with reference to context. 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 10 worksheets with answers on teaching and learning resources of newspaper report writing based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. After completing these worksheets students will be able to: SESSION 1: Recognise, retrieve and name the key elements of a report. SESSION 2: Interpret and classify the authorial techniques in a report. SESSION 3: Implement and execute report writing techniques. SESSION 4: Demonstrate the knowledge of reporting in writing. SESSION 5: Check and critique a given report. SESSION 6: Compose and produce the final report. This download includes worksheets on: EXERCISE 1: Identifying newspaper report types (images). EXERCISE 2: Identifying newspaper report types (text). EXERCISE 3: Finding, listing and describing the different sections of a newspaper EXERCISE 4: Explaining the author’s use of language and vocabulary and its impact in a newspaper report. EXERCISE 5: Using the planning frame to assemble a sample newspaper report through sequencing. EXERCISE 6: Using the template to organise a draft of a sample newspaper report on a given topic. EXERCISE 7: Using the checklist and the rubric to evaluate each other’s work. EXERCISE 8: Using the PQP and TAG technique to peer-review each other’s work with constructive feedback. EXERCISE 9: Using your knowledge of newspaper reports in writing. EXERCISE 10: Answering the following questions to demonstrate the knowledge of newspaper report writing. 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.

A ready to use unit lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources of a grammar lesson on clause types based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Identify the independent and dependent clauses from each of the given sentences. List the features of dependent and independent clauses. Identify the functions of clauses in specific sentences. Examine the placement of clauses in a sentence pattern. Verify and correct misplaced and dangling modifiers. Create sentences with the given sentence structure and pattern. This download includes: Scaffolding Notes 1: Vocabulary Overview EXERCISE 1: Identify the independent and dependent clauses from each of the examples. Scaffolding Notes 2: Coordination vs Subordination EXERCISE 2: List the features of dependent and independent clauses. Scaffolding Notes 3: Features of Clause Types EXERCISE 3: Answer the given questions to test your knowledge of clauses. EXERCISE 4: Identify the functions of clauses in general sentences. EXERCISE 5: Identify the function of clauses in specific sentences. EXERCISE 6: Identify the features of clauses in general and their function in specific sentences. EXERCISE 7: Identify the placement of clauses and label their features in compound sentences. Scaffolding Notes 4: Placement of Clauses in Compound Sentences EXERCISE 8: Examine the structure and pattern of clauses in compound sentences. EXERCISE 9: Identify the placement of clauses and label their features in complex sentences. Scaffolding Notes 5: Placement of Clauses in Complex Sentences EXERCISE 10: Examine the structure and pattern of clauses in complex sentences. EXERCISE 11: Assess and verify the correct placement of clauses in compound sentences. EXERCISE 12: Assess and verify the correct placement of clauses in complex sentences. EXERCISE 13: Create sentences with the given clause placement patterns. EXERCISE 14: Demonstrate the mastery of the use of clauses in writing. Scaffolding Notes 6: Clause Types Rubrics EXERCISE 15: Complete each of the sentence with meaningful independent clause. EXERCISE 16: Split each of these sentences into two clauses. EXERCISE 17: Complete each of the sentence with either independent or dependent clause. EXERCISE 18: Identify the independent and dependent clause in each of the sentence. EXERCISE 19: Identify either the independent or the dependent clause as directed.

Interactive, self-grading and paperless boom cards on teaching and learning resources of compound-complex sentence structure based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. After attempting these boom cards students will be able to: Identify the functions of coordinating and subordinating conjunctions. Identify the features of compound-complex sentences. Use coordinating and subordinating conjunctions to link two clauses. Implement the features of compound-complex sentences to discover their structure. Assess and verify the correct use of compound-complex sentence patterns in writing. Create compound-complex sentences with the given sentence structure and pattern. These digital task cards: Would be great on a Laptop, Desktop, Chromebook or Tablet; Can be used on any other mobile device that can access the internet; Can even be used on your Smart Board. 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 More about Boom Learning: To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Internet. Boom Cards play on modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge). Apps are available for Android, iPads, iPhones, and Kindle Fires. For security and privacy, adults must have a Boom Learning account to use and assign Boom Cards. You will be able to assign the Boom Cards you are buying with “Fast Pins,” (play provides instant feedback for self-grading Boom Cards). Fast Play is always a free way for students to engage with Boom Cards decks. For additional assignment options you’ll need a premium account. If you are new to Boom Learning, you will be offered a free trial of our premium account. Readhere for details: http://bit.ly/BoomTrial.

A compact review of compound-complex sentence structure organised for quick referencing. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Identify the functions of coordinating and subordinating conjunctions. Identify the features of compound-complex sentences. Use coordinating and subordinating conjunctions to link two clauses. Implement the features of compound-complex sentences to discover their structure. Assess and verify the correct use of compound-complex sentence patterns in writing. Create compound-complex sentences with the given sentence structure and pattern. This download includes: Scaffolding Notes 1: Vocabulary Overview Scaffolding Notes 2: Functions of Coordinating Conjunctions Scaffolding Notes 3: Functions of Subordinating Conjunctions Scaffolding Notes 4: Features of Compound-Complex Sentences Scaffolding Notes 5: Structure of a Compound-Complex Sentence Scaffolding Notes 6: Sentence Structure 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 presentation that presents teaching and learning resources on narrative story writing. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Define the components of a short story. Identify the elements of a short story. Demonstrate the mastery of short story elements. Narrate a short story on a given situation in a genre of your choice. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Narration, Story, Plot, Storyline Flipped Lesson Part - Video - How to Write a Narrative Story Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Topic Tennis Success Criteria - Narrative Story Checklist Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share Scaffolder Notes - Story Guide, Story Template, Story Starters 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 - Online Prompts Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - PQP Technique Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Task Cards Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.W.6-8.3abde/5/10 Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive Educational Tools and Resources - Connectives, Adverbs, Verbs, Adjectives Teachers can use this resource to teach the students how to write a narrative story, thereby helping them to enhance their writing skills.

A lesson presentation that presents teaching and learning resources on digital storytelling. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Know and use a process for creating a digital story. Select and use appropriate digital tool(s). Understand how to use a Storyboard to build and organize your story elements. Participate in constructive peer feedback to improve the end product to be shared. Create an original story with different media elements. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Plot, Moral, Point of View Flipped Lesson Part - Video - Digital Story Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Generate Creative Writing Prompts Success Criteria - Digital Storytelling Checklist Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share Scaffolder Notes - Digital Storytelling Elements Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – Online Quizzes Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - Exercise Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - PEEL Technique Home Learning for Reinforcement – 5 Task Cards Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.W.8.3abcde/5/10 Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive Educational Tools and Resources - Connectives, Adverbs, Verbs, Adjectives Teachers can use this resource to teach the students how to use cumulative sentences in their writing, 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

A ready to use lesson presentation that presents teaching and learning resources on sentence structure. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Compare a sentence with a clause and a phrase. Differentiate sentence types. Analyse the structure of sentences. Recognize variations in sentence structure as used in writing. Demonstrate command of the conventions of sentence structure in writing. This download includes: Vocabulary Overview - Simple, Compound, Complex Real Life Application and Cross-Curriculum Links Flipped Lesson Part - Video Success Criteria - Sentence Structure Checklist Lesson Starter: Comparing a sentence with a phrase and a clause. Discussion: Sentence Types Sentence Structure Collaborative Tasks: Pair-Share: Thinking of sentences to go with each of the given pictures. Think-Write: Identifying the given sentences as simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex. Write-Share: Picking conjunctions (coordinators or sub-ordinators) to join the two sentences together. Mini-Plenary: 5 Online Quizzes Assessment Rubrics Differentiated Tasks: Demonstrating sentence structure skill in writing. Extensions: Rewriting sentences in varied structures. Plenary: Answering multiple choice questions on sentence structure. Home Learning: Following the rules to place the commas in the correct places. Identifying the main clause and sub-clause in the sentences. Combining sentences using either coordinators or subordinators. Joining sentences by using when, where, if, although, because, since, while. Common Core Standards: ELA-Literacy-Language - 6.1ce/2a/3a/7.1c/3a/8.1d 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 unit lesson plan with 6 sessions on teaching and learning resources of writing a biography based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. This download includes: Video: Writing Biographies Scaffolding Notes 1: Vocabulary Overview EXERCISE 1: Compare and contrast a biography and an autobiography. Use the Interactive Venn Diagram to record the difference between autobiography and biography. Scaffolding Notes 2: Biography vs Autobiography Chart EXERCISE 2: Identify the sentences that answer the given questions to show the structure and features of a sample biography. Scaffolding Notes 3: Question Prompts for Biography EXERCISE 3: Determine the author’s use of narrative language and techniques for the given sample biography – Part 1. EXERCISE 4: Determine the author’s use of narrative language and techniques for the given sample biography – Part 2. EXERCISE 5: DIFFERENTIATION - Demonstrate your knowledge of writing a biography by attempting any one of the following tasks. Focus on content, ideas, organization, voice, word choice, vocabulary, sentence structure and conventions as suggested by rubrics. Scaffolding Notes 4: Writing a Biography Rubrics EXERCISE 6: Follow either the graphic organizer or Bio Cube to plan a biography on a chosen person. Scaffolding Notes 5: Biography Graphic Organiser Use Bio Cube from Cube Creator to develop an outline of a person whose biography you want to write. Use specific prompts to describe a person’s significance, background and personality. EXERCISE 7: Follow the biography structure to organise the first draft of a planned biography on the chosen person. Scaffolding Notes 6: Biography Structure EXERCISE 8: Use the checklist to evaluate each other’s work with constructive feedback. Scaffolding Notes 7: Biography Checklist EXERCISE 9: Use the rubrics to evaluate each other’s work with constructive feedback. Scaffolding Notes 8: Biography Rubrics EXERCISE 10: Follow the teacher instructions and student feedback to write the final draft of the drafted biography. Write your own biography and publish it on Writing with Writers. Scaffolding Notes 9: Sample Biography – Helen Keller Scaffolding Notes 10: Transitions – Connective Words Scaffolding Notes 11: Adjective Types and Adverb Types Scaffolding Notes 12: Active Verbs Scaffolding Notes 13: Sentence Types Select Biographies and Memoirs and list them under the headings based on people whose work was in sports, science, engineering, the arts and anything else that may grab a student passing by the table. EXERCISE 11: Read an extract from the biography of Albert Einstein and answer the comprehension questions. EXERCISE 12: Online Exercise: English ESL Biography Worksheets

A unit set of scaffolding notes with 6 sessions on teaching and learning resources of writing a biography based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. This download includes: Scaffolding Notes 1: Vocabulary Overview Scaffolding Notes 2: Biography vs Autobiography Chart Scaffolding Notes 3: Question Prompts for Biography Scaffolding Notes 4: Writing a Biography Rubrics Scaffolding Notes 5: Biography Graphic Organiser Scaffolding Notes 6: Biography Structure Scaffolding Notes 7: Biography Checklist Scaffolding Notes 8: Biography Rubrics Scaffolding Notes 9: Sample Biography – Helen Keller Scaffolding Notes 10: Transitions – Connective Words Scaffolding Notes 11: Adjective Types and Adverb Types Scaffolding Notes 12: Active Verbs Scaffolding Notes 13: Sentence Types 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 unit set of worksheets with answers on prose comprehension for 6 sessions on teaching and learning of the story, “The Scarecrow and His Servant” (an extract) by Philip Pullman based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. This download includes: EXERCISE 1: Match the meanings (A-N) to the words (1-14) they refer to. EXERCISE 2: Find meaning of certain expressions: words and phrases in the story. EXERCISE 3: Analyse the impact of specific word choices. EXERCISE 4: Use the template to identify the setting elements of the story. EXERCISE 5: Answer the questions to demonstrate your knowledge of the setting of the story. EXERCISE 6: Use the guide to identify character traits and make a character sketch of the main characters in the story. EXERCISE 7: Answer the characterization questions to demonstrate your skill of comprehension. EXERCISE 8: Answer the questions to demonstrate your understanding of characterisation. EXERCISE 9: Use Freytag’s Pyramid to identify plot elements. EXERCISE 10: Answer the plot-related questions to demonstrate your skill of comprehension. EXERCISE 11: Use the analysis guide to identify the story elements the story. EXERCISE 12: Answer the questions citing the textual evidence that most strongly supports the analysis. EXERCISE 13: Answer questions based on what the text says explicitly and the inferences are drawn from the text. EXERCISE 14: Answer the questions to demonstrate your skill of literary techniques used. EXERCISE 15: Provide an objective summary of the setting and the plot, make a character sketch, and make a critical appreciation of the story. EXERCISE 16: Answer the retrieval questions to demonstrate your skill of comprehension.

A unit set of worksheets with answers on reading information text of 6 sessions on teaching and learning based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. This download includes: TEXT: Information Text on “Chocolate” EXERCISE 1: Answer the following questions to demonstrate your knowledge of information texts. EXERCISE 2: Match the meanings (A-O) to the words (1-15) they refer to. EXERCISE 3: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text. EXERCISE 4: Skim, scan and close read to find reference for the use of language variety and vocabulary type in the text EXERCISE 5: Determine the central idea of the text. EXERCISE 6: Use IQC (Idea-Quote-Conclude) technique and comment on the author’s use of vocabulary type. EXERCISE 7: Write IQC (Idea-Quote-Conclude) paragraphs about the use of vocabulary type in the text. EXERCISE 8: Analyse the impact of specific word choices on meaning of the text. EXERCISE 9: Analyse the development of language and vocabulary over the course of the text. EXERCISE 10: Answer the questions to demonstrate your knowledge of the vocabulary used in the text. EXERCISE 11: Use IQC (Idea-Quote-Conclude) technique and comment on the author’s use of language variety. EXERCISE 12: Write IQC (Idea-Quote-Conclude) paragraphs about the use of language variety in the text. EXERCISE 13: Analyse in detail the role of particular sentences in developing and refining a key concept. EXERCISE 14: Draw conclusions based on visual clues. EXERCISE 15: Prepare your own comprehension question types with answers from the text. EXERCISE 16: Use the reading strategies to answer open-ended questions. EXERCISE 17: Use textual clues to answer the comprehension questions. EXERCISE 18: Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports to answer the questions. EXERCISE 19: Use PEE (Point-Evidence-Explain) model to comment on the author’s use of language techniques. EXERCISE 20: Write PEEL (Point-Evidence-Explain-Link) paragraphs about the use of figurative language in the text. EXERCISE 21: Write PEEL (Point-Evidence-Explain-Link) paragraphs about the use of connotative language in the text. EXERCISE 22: Determine what can be inferred when the text says what it says. EXERCISE 23: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative meanings. EXERCISE 24: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including connotative meanings. EXERCISE 25: Determine the text elements for the given information. EXERCISE 26: Evaluate the argument and specific claims in the text. EXERCISE 27: Determine the author’s point of view or purpose in the text. EXERCISE 28: Compare and contrast two texts and identify where the texts disagree on matters of fact or interpretation. EXERCISE 29-33: Write your own information text.

A unit set of scaffolding notes on reading information text with 6 sessions on teaching and learning based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. After completing this unit students will be able to: SESSION 1: REMEMBERING - Vocabulary Overview - Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text. SESSION 2: UNDERSTANDING - Language and Vocabulary - Determine a central idea of a text and analyse its development over the course of the text. SESSION 3: APPLYING - Visual and Textual Clues - Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. SESSION 4: ANALYSING - Language Techniques - Analyse the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings. SESSION 5: EVALUATING - Text Elements - Evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient. SESSION 6: CREATING - Information Text - Develop a text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text. This download includes: Scaffolding Notes 1: Skim, scan and close read text template. Scaffolding Notes 2: IQC (Idea-Quote-Conclude) paragraph technique Scaffolding Notes 3: Common comprehension question types Scaffolding Notes 4: Reading strategies Scaffolding Notes 5: PEEL (Point-Evidence-Explain-Link) paragraph technique Scaffolding Notes 6: Text elements template Scaffolding Notes 7: Descriptive information text prompt Scaffolding Notes 8: Problem and solution information text prompt Scaffolding Notes 9: Compare and contrast information text prompt Scaffolding Notes 10: Cause and effect information text prompt Scaffolding Notes 11: Sequential information text prompt Scaffolding Notes 12: Information Text 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 unit plan on vocabulary lesson with 6 sessions on teaching and learning of idioms based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. After completing this unit students will be able to: SESSION 1: REMEMBERING - Recall the meaning of common idioms. SESSION 2: UNDERSTANDING - Determine the meaning of unknown words and phrases. SESSION 3: APPLYING - Clarify the meaning of multiple-meaning words and phrases. SESSION 4: ANALYSING - Analyse the use of idioms and their purpose in writing. SESSION 5: EVALUATING - Verify the meaning of a phrase by checking the inferred meaning in context. SESSION 6: CREATING - Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings… This download includes: FLIPPED LESSON VIDEO: 10 Common Idioms - Examples & Meanings LESSON STARTER EXERCISE 1: Interpret and verbalise pictures of idioms and give meaning. (I = Idiom; M = Meaning) SESSION 1: REMEMBERING EXERCISE 2: Match the meanings with the common idioms they refer to. EXERCISE 3: Select the appropriate idiom for the blank. SESSION 2: UNDERSTANDING EXERCISE 4: Find meaning for the familiar idioms and expressions. EXERCISE 5: Find the meaning for the following familiar idioms. SESSION 3: APPLYING EXERCISE 6: Frame sentences with the given body related idioms. EXERCISE 7: Fill in the blanks with meanings of common idioms which students really need to know. SESSION 4: ANALYSING EXERCISE 8: What can you infer when the idiom says what it says. EXERCISE 9: Match the idiomatic expression used here with its real meaning. SESSION 5: EVALUATING EXERCISE 10: Test your understanding on clothing idioms. EXERCISE 11: Test your understanding on animal idioms. SESSION 6: CREATING EXERCISE 12: Demonstrate the mastery of using idioms in writing.

A unit plan on poetry comprehension with 6 sessions on teaching and learning of the poem, “The Titanic” by Gillian Clarke based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. This download includes: POEM: The Titanic by Gillian Clarke EXERCISE 1: Match the meanings (A-M) with the expressions (1-13) they refer to. EXERCISE 2: Find the meaning of certain expressions: words and phrases in the poem. EXERCISE 3: Determine the meaning 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: Identify what the poem says both explicitly and implicitly. EXERCISE 8: Determine what can be inferred when the text says what it says. SCAFFOLDING NOTES 1: Common Comprehension Types EXERCISE 9: Prepare your own comprehension question types with answers from the text. EXERCISE 10: Use textual clues to answer the comprehension questions. SCAFFOLDING NOTES 2: Poetry Elements Criteria EXERCISE 11: Use the specified criteria to find poetry elements of the poem. EXERCISE 12: Analyse the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone. EXERCISE 13: Answer the questions to check your understanding of poetry elements. SCAFFOLDING NOTES 3: PEE (Point-Evidence-Explain) Model EXERCISE 14: Use PEE (Point-Evidence-Explain) model to analyse the poet’s use of figurative language in the poem. EXERCISE 15: Answer the questions to check your understanding of the figures of speech used in the poem. EXERCISE 16: Answer the questions to check your understanding of the use of figurative language in the poem. EXERCISE 17: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative meanings. EXERCISE 18: Use PEE (Point-Evidence-Explain) model to analyse the poet’s use of sound poetic devices. EXERCISE 19: Answer the questions to check your understanding of the figures of speech used in the poem. EXERCISE 20: Determine the connotative meanings of the words and phrases in the poem. EXERCISE 21: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including connotative meanings. SCAFFOLDING NOTES 4: PEEL (Point-Evidence-Explain-Link) Technique EXERCISE 22: Write PEEL (Point-Evidence-Explain-Link) paragraphs about the use of figurative language in the poem. EXERCISE 23: Write PEEL (Point-Evidence-Explain-Link) paragraphs about the use of sound poetic devices in the poem.

A unit presentation on vocabulary lesson with Google Slides on teaching and learning of idioms based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. After completing this unit students will be able to: SESSION 1: REMEMBERING - Recall the meaning of common idioms. SESSION 2: UNDERSTANDING - Determine the meaning of unknown words and phrases. SESSION 3: APPLYING - Clarify the meaning of multiple-meaning words and phrases. SESSION 4: ANALYSING - Analyse the use of idioms and their purpose in writing. SESSION 5: EVALUATING - Verify the meaning of a phrase by checking the inferred meaning in context. SESSION 6: CREATING - Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings… This download includes: FLIPPED LESSON VIDEO: 10 Common Idioms - Examples & Meanings LESSON STARTER EXERCISE 1: Interpret and verbalise pictures of idioms and give meaning. (I = Idiom; M = Meaning) SESSION 1: REMEMBERING EXERCISE 2: Match the meanings with the common idioms they refer to. EXERCISE 3: Select the appropriate idiom for the blank. SESSION 2: UNDERSTANDING EXERCISE 4: Find meaning for the familiar idioms and expressions. EXERCISE 5: Find the meaning for the following familiar idioms. SESSION 3: APPLYING EXERCISE 6: Frame sentences with the given body related idioms. EXERCISE 7: Fill in the blanks with meanings of common idioms which students really need to know. SESSION 4: ANALYSING EXERCISE 8: What can you infer when the idiom says what it says. EXERCISE 9: Match the idiomatic expression used here with its real meaning. SESSION 5: EVALUATING EXERCISE 10: Test your understanding on clothing idioms. EXERCISE 11: Test your understanding on animal idioms. SESSION 6: CREATING EXERCISE 12: Demonstrate the mastery of using idioms in writing.

A lesson presentation that presents teaching and learning resources on prepositions of direction or movement. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Acquire understanding of preposition rules. Illustrate prepositions of direction. Learn how and when to use direction or movement prepositions. Demonstrate the correct use of prepositions of direction in writing. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Preposition, Preposition of Direction Flipped Lesson Part - Video - What is Preposition of Direction Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Blindfold Challenge Success Criteria - Direction Preposition Checklist Scaffolding Notes - Preposition Rules, Direction Prepositions Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – 5 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 - Find an Example Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Worksheets with Answers Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1e/5.1a/8.1/5b Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - 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

Interactive, collaborative and web-based google slides on teaching and learning of prepositions of time. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Acquire understanding of preposition rules. Learn how and when to use time prepositions. Demonstrate the correct use of prepositions of time in writing. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Preposition, Preposition of Time Flipped Lesson Part - Video - What is Preposition of Time? Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Dice of Time and Action Success Criteria - Time Preposition Checklist Scaffolding Notes - Preposition Rules, Time Prepositions List and Uses Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – 5 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 - Calendar Events Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Worksheets with Answers Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - 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

Interactive, self-grading and paperless boom cards on teaching and learning resources of time prepositions. After attempting these interactive boom cards students will be able to: Acquire understanding of preposition rules. Learn how and when to use time prepositions. Demonstrate the correct use of prepositions of time in writing. Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words. Identify the properties of time prepositions. Identify how a preposition of time is used in the given sentences. Verbalise the relationships that the time prepositions signal between the nouns. Please Note: To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Internet. Boom Cards play on modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge). Apps are available for Android, iPads, iPhones, and Kindle Fires. For security and privacy, adults must have a Boom Learning account to use and assign Boom Cards. You will be able to assign the Boom Cards you are buying with “Fast Pins,” (play provides instant feedback for self-grading Boom Cards). Fast Play is always a free way for students to engage with Boom Cards decks. For additional assignment options you’ll need a premium account. If you are new to Boom Learning, you will be offered a free trial of our premium account. Readhere for details: http://bit.ly/BoomTrial. 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