A lesson presentation with 3 sessions on poetry comprehension – A Thing of Beauty by John Keats. After completing this unit students will be able to: Analyse the poem to make a critical appreciation (session 1). Identify the poetic devices and explain how they are used in the poem (session 2). Annotate the lines of the poem with reference to context (session 3). Lesson Preview: Summary, Poet and Introduction (Scaffold Notes 1) Poem and Summary (Scaffold Notes 2) SESSION 1: POETRY ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL APPRECIATION Discussion: Poetry Forms (Scaffold Notes 3) Poetry Structures (Scaffold Notes 4) Poetry Analysis Guide (Scaffold Notes 5) Poetry Analysis Template (Scaffold Notes 6) Collaborative Group Tasks: Pair-Share - Inferring the meaning of the words from the context of the poem (Exercise 1) Ask-Write - Listing things of beauty and things of pain (Exercise 2) Write-Advance – Critical appreciation of the poem (Exercise 3) Assessment - Poetry Analysis Rubrics (Scaffold Notes 7) Differentiated Tasks - Answering questions (Exercise 4) Plenary – Answering poetry elements questions (Exercise 5) SESSION 2: POETIC DEVICES IN POETRY AND THEIR USAGE Discussion: Comparison Devices (Scaffold Notes 8) Sound Devices (Scaffold Notes 9) Figures of Speech (Scaffold Notes 10) Collaborative Group Tasks: Pair-Share – Meaning of expressions used in the poem (Exercise 6) Ask-Write - Identification and explanation of poetic devices (Exercise 7) Write-Advance - Answering questions with short answers (Exercise 8) Assessment - Poetic Devices in Poetry Rubrics (Scaffold Notes 11) Differentiated Tasks - Answering differentiated questions based on poem theme (Exercise 9) Plenary – Answering poetic devices questions (Exercise 10) SESSION 3: POETRY ANNOTATION AND REFERENCE TO CONTEXT Discussion: Annotation Guide (Scaffold Notes 12) Annotation Template and Prompt (Scaffold Notes 13) Collaborative Group Tasks: Pair-Share - Summarizing the meaning of the poem (Exercise 11) Ask-Write - Identification of annotation elements (Exercise 12) Write-Advance - Annotating the lines of the poem (Exercise 13) Assessment - Annotation Rubrics (Scaffold Notes 14) Differentiated Tasks - Answering comprehension questions (Exercise 14) Plenary - Answering multiple choice questions (Exercise 15) Home Learning: Answering inferential questions (Exercise 16) Common Core Standards - ELA.LITERACY.RL.6-8.1-4 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 ready to use lesson presentation that presents teaching and learning resources on tenses and verb forms. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Determine the structure of the verb forms in tenses. Relate verb forms in tenses to person and number. Demonstrate tense formulation and usage in writing. This download includes: Vocabulary Overview - Present, Past, Future Real Life Application and Cross-Curriculum Links - Science, Math, Social Studies Flipped Lesson Part - Video - All Tenses Success Criteria - Tenses Checklist Lesson Starter: Identifying the verbs and naming their tenses of the given sentences. Discussion: Present Tense Structure Past Tense Structure Future Tense Structure Collaborative Tasks: Pair-Share: Using sentence stems to write sentences to go with pictures and resent tense. Think-Write: Using sentence stems to write sentences to go with the pictures and past tense. Write-Share: Using sentence stems to write sentences to go with pictures and future tense. Mini-Plenary: 3 Online Exercises Assessment Rubrics Differentiated Tasks: Demonstrating verb tense knowledge in writing. Extensions: Changing the given sentence into the past perfect tense. Plenary: Reading the instruction and selecting the appropriate answer. Home Learning: Underlining the present perfect and past perfect verbs in each sentence. Changing the verbs into their corresponding past tenses. Changing the verbs into their corresponding present tenses. Changing the verbs into their corresponding future tenses. Common Core Standards: ELA-Literacy-Language - 6-8.1a-d/3a 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 ready to use PowerPoint presentation with 6 sessions on teaching and learning resources of prefixes and suffixes based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. After completing this unit students will be able to: Match the terms associated with prefixes and suffixes with their meanings. Add prefixes and suffixes to high frequency and other studied words. Create new words with common prefixes and suffixes based on their meanings. Use prefixes and suffixes to form words and use roots as clues to the meaning of new words. Assess and evaluate the correct use of prefixes and suffixes in forming new words. Create new word patterns with words beginning and ending in common affixes and frame sentences. This download includes: SESSION 1: REMEMBERING EXERCISE 1: Match the TERMS (1-4) with their MEANINGS (A-D). EXERCISE 2-3: Match the PREFIXES and SUFFIXES with their MEANINGS. EXERCISE 4-5: Tick the correct option to find meaning for the common prefixes and suffixes. SESSION 2: UNDERSTANDING EXERCISE 6: Watch the video – Prefixes and Suffixes - and answer the following questions. SESSION 3: APPLYING EXERCISE 7-10: Create new words with each of the prefixes based on their meaning. EXERCISE 11-14: Create new words with each of the suffixes based on their meaning. EXERCISE 15-16: Create new words with common prefixes and suffixes used in Mathematics, Science and Social Studies Curriculum. EXERCISE 17-19: Add both prefixes and suffixes to root words to create new words. Take note of the letters to be dropped, added or doubled when creating new words. SESSION 4: ANALYSING EXERCISE 20: Interpret and verbalise the graphics by adding prefixes or suffixes to the root words. EXERCISE 21-23: Use prefixes to form words and use roots as clues to the meaning of new words – Part 1-3. EXERCISE 24-28: Use suffixes to form words and use roots as clues to the meaning of new words – Part 1-5. SESSION 5: EVALUATING EXERCISE 29-30: Assess and evaluate the correct use of prefixes and suffixes in forming new words – Part 1-2. SESSION 6: CREATING EXERCISE 31: Demonstrate the mastery of using PREFIXES AND SUFFIXES in writing. Focus on remembering, understanding, analysing and creating of prefixes and suffixes as suggested by the RUBRICS. RUBRICS: Prefixes and Suffixes Rubrics HOME LEARNING: EXERCISE 32-33: Choose the correct prefix and suffix to fill in the blanks. EXERCISE 34-35: Make words using the given prefixes and suffixes to go with the meaning. EXERCISE 36: List all the words from the following extract that are in the following pattern - prefix-root word-suffix.

These Google Slides are a comprehensive guide for learning the art of narrative poetry, covering techniques such as rhyme, meter, imagery and character development. It includes exercises and examples to help students develop their skills in crafting engaging and meaningful narratives through 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 resource (Google Slides) is designed to help students improve their reading comprehension skills through the analysis of a descriptive animal poem. The poem features vivid language and sensory details that paint a symbolic picture of a tiger. Students will learn to identify key themes and literary devices such as metaphor, simile and personification. The resource includes interactive exercises that encourage critical thinking and discussion, as well as tips for effective reading and note-taking. 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 resource (Google Slides) 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. 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 resource covers the integral, surface and deep features of Theme-Based Learning. It contains full-on activities and assessments to cover the skills of literature in an easy, structured, cover-your-bases system. It includes everything you need to get going with theme-based learning in your classroom for 2 weeks (13 days). This resource includes: Synopsis: Act 1 and 2 1 STORY ANALYSIS • Lesson Plan • Story Analysis Guide • Critical Appreciation Guide & Format • Story Analysis Rubrics & Details 2 STORY SETTING • Lesson Plan • Setting Template • Setting Description Format • Story Setting Details • Story Setting Rubrics • Story Setting Exercises - 4 3 CHARACTERIZATION • Lesson Plan • Character Types Chart • Character Description • Character Description Guide • Adjectives to Describe • Character Description Template • Identifying Character Traits • Character Description Rubrics • Character Description Exercises - 2 4 STORY PLOT • Lesson Plan • Plot Elements • Plot Format • Plot Elements Details • Plot Summary 5 REVIEW WRITING • Lesson Plan • Review Types Chart • Movie Review Guidelines • Book Review Guidelines • Place Review Guidelines • Sample Reviews • Review Rubrics • Review Exercises - 4 6 LETTER WRITING • Lesson Plan • Word Bank • Letter Rubrics • Sample Letter • Letter Prompts • Letter Format 7 ALTERNATIVE RESOLUTION STORY • Lesson Plan • Fable - Hare and Tortoise • Story Components • Story – Velvet Ribbon • Genre Features • Story Rubrics • Story Exercises - 5 8 POEM WRITING • Lesson Plan • Poem Elements • How to write a Poem • Poem Rubrics • Sound Devices • Comparison Devices • Literary Devices • Poem Exercises - 4 9 DIARY WRITING • Lesson Plan • Diary Rubrics • Diary Format • Sample Diary • Diary Entry Exercises - 4 10 REPORT WRITING • Lesson Plan • Report Rubrics • Report Writing Tips • Key Elements of a News Report • Report Exercises - 3 11 DEBATE • Lesson Plan • Debate Rubrics • Conducting a Debate • Debate Format • Balloon Debate 12 PLAYSCRIPT • Lesson Plan • Lesson Starter – Jack and Jill • Play-script features • Play-script Rubric • Play-script Exercises • Play-script – Les Miserables 13 ROLE PLAY • Lesson Plan • Role Play Steps • Role Play Rubrics • Role Play Exercises – 4 Teachers can use this to enhance the comprehension and language skills of the learners, especially the technique required to get involved in a theme-based learning project.

The teacher resource (Google Slides) 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.

These Google Slides are perfect for teaching Reading Comprehension through a didactic descriptive poem. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons. Your students will love these exercises that are carefully planned for student engagement. This download includes: SESSION 1: POETRY ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL APPRECIATION Discussion: Poetry Forms (Scaffold Notes 3) Poetry Structures (Scaffold Notes 4) Poetry Analysis Guide (Scaffold Notes 5) Poetry Analysis Template (Scaffold Notes 6) Collaborative Group Tasks: Identification of Poetry Elements (Exercise 1) Critical Appreciation of the Poem (Exercise 2) Assessment - Poetry Analysis Rubrics (Scaffold Notes 7) Differentiated Tasks - Planning to write a poems (Exercise 3) Plenary - Online Quiz SESSION 2: POETIC DEVICES IN POETRY AND THEIR USAGE Discussion: Comparison Devices (Scaffold Notes 8) Sound Devices (Scaffold Notes 9) Figures of Speech (Scaffold Notes 10) Poetic Devices Prompts (Scaffold Notes 11) Collaborative Group Tasks: Identification of poetic devices (Exercise 4) Explanation of the Poetic devices as used in the poem (Exercise 5) Assessment - Poetic Devices in Poetry Rubrics (Scaffold Notes 12) Differentiated Tasks - Creating poems (Exercise 6) Plenary - Online Quiz SESSION 3: POETRY ANNOTATION AND REFERENCE TO CONTEXT Discussion: Annotation Guide (Scaffold Notes 13) Annotation Template and Prompt (Scaffold Notes 14) Explanation Prompts for Figures of Speech (Scaffold Notes 15) Collaborative Group Tasks: Summarizing the meaning (Exercise 7) Identification of annotation elements (Exercise 8) Annotating the lines of the poem (Exercise 9) Assessment - Annotation Rubrics (Scaffold Notes 16) Differentiated Tasks - Analyzing poems (Exercise 10) Plenary - Online Quiz

These google slides are designed to help students understand the essential elements of didactic narrative poetry, including character development, plot structure, and the use of literary devices such as rhyme, rhythm and repetition. Through a series of engaging lessons, students will learn how to analyze and interpret didactic narrative poems, identify the underlying themes and messages, and create their own original poems. This resource includes a range of activities, including interactive exercises, creative writing prompts and collaborative projects, all of which are designed to promote critical thinking, creative expression and literary appreciation. This resource also provides teachers with comprehensive lesson plans, assessment rubrics and sample student work to help them effectively incorporate didactic narrative poetry into their curriculum. With this resource, students will develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of didactic narrative poetry, while honing their writing and analytical skills. 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.

A PowerPoint Presentation of unit plan with 3 sessions on poetry comprehension – The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost. After completing this unit students will be able to: Analyse the poem to make a critical appreciation (session 1). Identify the poetic devices and explain how they are used in the poem (session 2). Annotate the lines of the poem with reference to context (session 3). Lesson Preview: Poem and Summary (Scaffold Notes 1) Poet, Introduction, and Setting (Scaffold Notes 2) SESSION 1: POETRY ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL APPRECIATION Discussion: Poetry Forms (Scaffold Notes 3) Poetry Structures (Scaffold Notes 4) Poetry Analysis Guide (Scaffold Notes 5) Poetry Analysis Template (Scaffold Notes 6) Collaborative Group Tasks: Pair-Share - Paraphrasing the poem to its literal meaning (Exercise 1) Ask-Write - Inferring the character of the speaker (Exercise 2) Write-Advance – Critical appreciation of the poem (Exercise 3) Assessment - Poetry Analysis Rubrics (Scaffold Notes 7) Differentiated Tasks - Planning to write poems (Exercise 4) Plenary – Answering poetry elements questions (Exercise 5) SESSION 2: POETIC DEVICES IN POETRY AND THEIR USAGE Discussion: Comparison Devices (Scaffold Notes 8) Sound Devices (Scaffold Notes 9) Figures of Speech (Scaffold Notes 10) Poetic Devices Prompts (Scaffold Notes 11) Collaborative Group Tasks: Pair-Share – Meaning of expressions used in the poem (Exercise 6) Ask-Write - Identification of poetic devices (Exercise 7) Write-Advance - Explanation of the poetic devices (Exercise 8) Assessment - Poetic Devices in Poetry Rubrics (Scaffold Notes 12) Differentiated Tasks - Creating poems (Exercise 9) Plenary – Answering poetic devices questions (Exercise 10) SESSION 3: POETRY ANNOTATION AND REFERENCE TO CONTEXT Discussion: Annotation Guide (Scaffold Notes 13) Annotation Template and Prompt (Scaffold Notes 14) Explanation Prompts for Figures of Speech (Scaffold Notes 15) Collaborative Group Tasks: Pair-Share - Summarizing the meaning (Exercise 11) Ask-Write - Identification of annotation elements (Exercise 12) Write-Advance - Annotating the lines of the poem (Exercise 13) Assessment - Annotation Rubrics (Scaffold Notes 16) Differentiated Tasks - Presenting answers in poem form (Exercise 14) Plenary - Answering multiple choice questions (Exercise 15) Home Learning: Comprehension Questions (Exercise 16) Online Quizzes - 4 Online Comprehension Passages - 4 Common Core Standards - ELA.LITERACY.RL.6-8.1-4 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 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 presentation with 6 sessions on teaching and learning resources of adjective types based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. This download includes: VIDEO – Types of Adjectives Scaffolding Notes 1: Vocabulary Overview EXERCISE 1: List the characteristics of adjectives and give examples. Scaffolding Notes 2: Characteristics of Adjectives EXERCISE 2: Classify adjectives based on their functional positioning and give examples. Scaffolding Notes 3: Classification of Adjectives EXERCISE 3: Describe the nouns in a sentence using appropriate adjectives. EXERCISE 4: Explain the organization of adjectives in sentence patterns. EXERCISE 5: Identify the misplaced and dangling modifiers then suggest corrections. Scaffolding Notes 4: Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers. EXERCISE 6: Place adjectives within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers. EXERCISE 7: Use adjectives to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing. EXERCISE 8: Demonstrate the mastery of the use of adjectives in writing. Focus on the use of key elements, functions, structure, sentence patterns, misplaced and dangling modifiers as suggested by the rubrics. Scaffolding Notes 5: Adjective Types Rubrics EXERCISE 9: Use the properties of adjectives to describe nouns. EXERCISE 10: Demonstrate your knowledge of the functions of adjectives. EXERCISE 11: Describe nouns using appropriate adjectives. EXERCISE 12: Decide the appropriate use of adjectives. EXERCISE 13: Decide how the underlined adjective is used in the sentence. EXERCISE 14: Identify the adjective types used in the sentences. EXERCISE 15: Identify the functions of adjective types. EXERCISE 16: Identify the adjectives which answer the questions: how, where and when. EXERCISE 17: Adjective quiz.

The teacher resource (Google Slides) 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.

The teacher resource (Google Slides) 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.

The teacher resource (Google Slides) 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.

These google slides are designed to help individuals improve their poetry comprehension skills. Through interactive activities, explanations and examples, learners will explore various elements of poetry such as meter, rhyme and figurative language, and develop their ability to analyse and interpret poems. This download includes: SESSION 1: POETRY ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL APPRECIATION Discussion: Poetry Forms (Scaffold Notes 3) Poetry Structures (Scaffold Notes 4) Poetry Analysis Guide (Scaffold Notes 5) Poetry Analysis Template (Scaffold Notes 6) Collaborative Group Tasks: Identification of Poetry Elements (Exercise 1) Critical Appreciation of the Poem (Exercise 2) Diary Entry (Exercise 3) Differentiated Tasks - Planning to write a poems (Exercise 4) Plenary – Selecting correct options (Exercise 5) SESSION 2: POETIC DEVICES IN POETRY AND THEIR USAGE Discussion: Comparison Devices (Scaffold Notes 8) Sound Devices (Scaffold Notes 9) Figures of Speech (Scaffold Notes 10) Poetic Devices Prompts (Scaffold Notes 11) Collaborative Group Tasks: Meaning of the expressions in poem (Exercise 6) Identification of poetic devices (Exercise 7) Explanation of the Poetic devices as used in the poem (Exercise 8) Differentiated Tasks - Creating poems (Exercise 9) Plenary – Comprehension questions (Exercise 10) SESSION 3: POETRY ANNOTATION AND REFERENCE TO CONTEXT Discussion: Annotation Guide (Scaffold Notes 13) Annotation Template and Prompt (Scaffold Notes 14) Explanation Prompts for Figures of Speech (Scaffold Notes 15) Collaborative Group Tasks: Summarising the meaning (Exercise 11) Identification of annotation elements (Exercise 12) Annotating the lines of the poem (Exercise 13) Differentiated Tasks - Analyzing poems (Exercise 14) Plenary - Online Quiz

These Google Slides are perfect for teaching Reading Skills through an Elegy Poetry - Brendon Gallacher by Jackie Kay. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons. Your students will love these exercises that are carefully planned for student engagement. 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.

A Presentation that presents - 1. What is Differentiation? 2. The Principles of Differentiation 3. Why should We Differentiate? 4. Why Differentiated Instruction? 5. How can we Differentiate? 6. Differentiating Curriculum 7. Students' Characteristics 8. Steps to Differentiated Instruction 9. Using Choice Board to Differentiate 10. Benefits of Choice Board Strategy 11. Using Tic-Tac-Toe to Differentiate

This resource covers the integral, surface and deep features of a detective story comprehension and story analysis. It contains full-on activities and assessments to cover the skills of literacy in an easy, structured, cover-your-bases system. It includes everything you need to get going with a detective story lesson in your classroom for a week (5 days). This Resource Includes: 1. Lesson Plans & Rubrics on: * Story Elements * Story Setting * Story Characters * Story Plot * Summary Writing 2. Guides & Formats: * Story Analysis Guide * Critical Appreciation Format * Character Description Template * Plot Diagram * Summarizing Guide 3. Support Material: * Story Genres * Sample Character Sketch * Sample Summary 4. Lesson Notes on Orange Pips * Story Analysis * Character Description * Summary 5. Word Bank: * Active Verbs * Adjective Types * Adverb Types * Connectives 6. Worksheets * Story Setting Exercises (4) * Character Sketch Exercises (2) * Summarizing Exercises (3) Teachers can use this to enhance the comprehension skills of the learners, especially the technique required to make a plot summary, a critical appreciation, and a summary of a story.