“Mastering the Art of Newspaper Reporting” is a comprehensive PowerPoint Presentation designed to help students of all levels grasp the fundamentals of newspaper report composition. From the building blocks to the advanced techniques, this resource provides a structured learning experience for all. This resource provides a holistic learning experience, offering reading and writing rubrics for marking, passages for planning and writing newspaper reports, and opportunities for self-checking answers. By the end of “Mastering the Art of Newspaper Reporting,” students will be well-equipped to craft engaging, informative and professional newspaper reports.

These Worksheets with Answer Key are perfect for teaching Definite and Indefinite Articles – ‘A’, ‘An’ and ‘The’. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons. Your students will love these challenging exercises that are well-designed for student engagement. This download includes: EXERCISE 1: Match the terms (1-6) with their meaning (A-F). EXERCISE 2: Answer the following questions. List the uses (2 uses) of the articles ‘a’ and ‘an’ used before nouns singular in number. List the uses (5 uses) of the article ‘the’ used before nouns singular or plural in number. Describe the exceptions (2 exceptions) connected with the articles ‘a’ and ‘an’. EXERCISE 3: Identify the words from the examples that show the uses of indefinite articles. EXERCISE 4: Identify the words from the examples that show the uses of definite article. EXERCISE 5: Identify the words from the examples that show the uses of no article. EXERCISE 6: Identify the articles, definite (the), indefinite (a and an) and no article (Ø), as used for countable and uncountable nouns. EXERCISE 7: Add the indefinite articles (a or an) to determine each of these words. EXERCISE 8: Use a noun to name each picture. Think of an indefinite article to go before the noun. EXERCISE 9: Fill in the blanks with correct articles (a, an and the) or zero article (Ø). EXERCISE 10: Insert either ‘a’ or ‘an’ in each space so that the sentences make sense. EXERCISE 11: Complete the following sentences using either definite or indefinite articles. EXERCISE 12: Choose the correct articles to determine the nouns or adjectives. EXERCISE 13: Identify the usage of definite and indefinite articles in given sentences. EXERCISE 14: Identify the usage of definite article in the given sentences. EXERCISE 15: Identify the given sentences that are correct or incorrect in the use of an article or no article. EXERCISE 16: Write a sentence about each picture and include ‘a,’ ‘an’ and ‘the’. EXERCISE 17: Attempt any one of the activities to demonstrate your mastery in using articles in writing. EXERCISE 18: Fill in the blanks with suitable articles. EXERCISE 19: Choose a correct article in each sentence. EXERCISE 20: State the usage of the definite articles in the sentences. EXERCISE 21: Use indefinite articles - a or an to fill in the blanks. EXERCISE 22: Circle the indefinite articles and underline the definite article. EXERCISE 23: Circle the indefinite articles and underline the definite article used in the six little stories. EXERCISE 24: Identify the articles used in the 14 hilarious laws.

This Unit Lesson is perfect for teaching Imperative Verbs or Bossy Verbs. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons. Your students will love these challenging exercises that are well-designed for student engagement. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: To recall the meaning of terms associated with imperative verbs. To describe and explain the forms and uses of imperative verbs. To use the forms and uses of imperative verbs. To draw links between verbs in general and imperative verbs. To justify the right use of imperative verbs. To produce sentences using imperative verbs. After attempting these activities your students will be able to: Distinguish between verbs in general and imperative verbs. Classify imperatives as affirmative and negative. Form and use verbs in the imperative both affirmatively and negatively. Use a wide range of imperative verbs to clarify relationships between ideas. Identify the errors to ensure the correct use of imperative verbs. Use imperative verbs to sequence instructions.

This PowerPoint Presentation is 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. 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. Teachers can use this resource to teach 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

This Unit Lesson Plan is perfect for teaching Adjective Order – Number, Opinion, Size, Age, Shape, Colour, Origin, Material, Purpose. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons. Your students will love these challenging exercises that are well-designed for student engagement. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: To recognise and recall categories of adjectives. To describe and explain rules for placing adjectives in order. To use rules of placing adjectives in order. To draw links between attributes of adjectives. To justify the right use of adjectives in order. To produce descriptions placing adjectives in order. After attempting these New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based Boom Cards students will be able to: List the attributes (number, opinion, size, age, shape, colour, origin, material, purpose) of adjectives. Identify rules followed for placing adjectives in order to describe a noun. Place adjectives in NOSASCOMP order to modify nouns. Arrange the adjectives in a particular order to emphasise their position and function. Identify the errors to ensure the correct order of adjectives. Use adjectives in NOSASCOMP order to describe nouns.

This Unit Lesson Plan is perfect for teaching Parts of Speech - Word Classes – Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, Verbs, Adverbs, Prepositions, Conjunctions and Interjections. 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 New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based activities students will be able to: Identify the correct definition for a range of word classes. Identify the correct word class of words in the context of a sentence. Apply existing knowledge of word classes to complete a sentence. Construct a sentence using vocabulary from a specific word class. Exercise error identification to identify common mistakes made in using parts of speech. Use different word classes to create different meanings in different contexts. 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 Narratives - Reading and Writing. Your students will love these exercises that are carefully planned for student engagement. After attempting these New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based activities students will be able to: List down the language features of a narrative. Write down the language strategies employed in a narrative. Apply my existing knowledge to identify the plot elements of a narrative. Use narrative techniques to plan a sample narrative. Use PQP or TAG technique to evaluate a narrative. Use precise words and phrases to write a well-structured narrative. This download includes: EXERCISE 1: Match the terms (1-7) with their meaning (A-G). EXERCISE 2: Provide one-word, one-phrase or one-sentence narration to the story in the pictures. EXERCISE 3: Identify the sentences that show the features of the given narrative. EXERCISE 4: Read the narrative and use PEE technique to identify the details that suggest the strategies used for narration. EXERCISE 5: Use Freytag’s Pyramid to identify the plot elements of the narrative. EXERCISE 6: Compare the two narratives to identify their point of view and their impact on the reader. EXERCISE 7: Analyse the given narrations to identify author’s techniques. EXERCISE 8: Read the shortest stories with lengthiest meaning and identify the story elements – Part 1-2. EXERCISE 9: Use Freytag’s Pyramid to organise a plan of a sample narration. EXERCISE 10: Use the PQP technique to evaluate the given narrative. EXERCISE 11: Use the TAG technique to evaluate the given narrative. EXERCISE 12: Use narrative structure to write the final draft of a planned narration. EXERCISE 13: Demonstrate your mastery of NARRATIVE WRITING by attempting any one of the given tasks. EXERCISE 14: Read the given short paragraphs. Choose the voice that you think is being used in each paragraph. Remember when writing with voice it can be: funny, serious, mysterious or frightening.

This PowerPoint Presentation is perfect for teaching Description - Reading and Writing. 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 New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based activities students will be able to: Identify the descriptive vocabulary and the emotive language used in a description. Identify the figurative language used in a description. Apply existing knowledge to describe the real situations. Use descriptive techniques to plan a sample description. Use PQP or TAG technique to evaluate a description. Use descriptive techniques to write a well-structured description. This download includes: EXERCISE 1: Match the terms (1-14) with their meaning (A-N). EXERCISE 2: Identify the adjectives, adverbs and sensory imagery (visual, auditory, olfactory, tactile and gustatory) used in the following description. EXERCISE 3: Identify the comparison devices (simile, metaphor, personification and hyperbole) and sound devices (onomatopoeia, alliteration, internal rhyme and repletion) used in the following description. EXERCISE 4: Create word images with the given phrases. Make sure you show and not just tell. EXERCISE 5: Use the given adjectives to describe the nouns in the pictures. EXERCISE 6: Use the given adverbs to describe the action in the pictures. Follow the instructions. EXERCISE 7: Describe the following images to create word-images. Follow the instructions and use the given descriptors. EXERCISE 8: Use comparison devices to describe the following images. Follow the instructions given below. EXERCISE 9: Use sound devices to describe the following images. Follow the instructions given below. EXERCISE 10: Answer the following questions to demonstrate your knowledge of description. EXERCISE 11: Plan a sample description of a noun – a place – a beach. Use the following planning frame. EXERCISE 12: Use the following descriptive vocabulary to describe all that you see, hear, feel, taste and smell at the beach. EXERCISE 13: Frame sentences using selected descriptive vocabulary and the sample plan to make a first draft. EXERCISE 14: Use the PQP technique to evaluate the following description. EXERCISE 15: Use the TAG technique to evaluate the following description. EXERCISE 16: Make a final draft of the planned description of a noun – a place – a beach. Use the following descriptive structure. EXERCISE 17: Use your knowledge of DESCRIPTION to write on any one of the following. RUBRICS: Description Checklist and Rubrics.

These Google Slides are perfect for teaching Reading Skills through a Narrative Poetry - The Giantess by Carol Ann Duffy. 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 New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based activities students will be able to: Find the meaning of challenging words and expressions in the poem. Identify the key ideas of the poem. Use textual clues to answer the retrieval and inferential questions. Analyse the poem to find its poetry elements – genre, message, tone, context, perspective, point of view, structure, rhyme scheme, purpose and metre. Evaluate the poet’s use of personification, hyperbole, imagery, repetition, alliteration and onomatopoeia. Write a summary, make a character description, explain the reader impact of figurative language and create a critical appreciation of the poem. This Download Includes: EXERCISE 1 - Interpret and verbalise the pictures of metaphors in the poem. EXERCISE 2 - What do the following expressions mean in the poem? EXERCISE 3 - Read the poem and briefly summarize the meaning of each stanza: EXERCISE 4 - Identify the figures of speech in the poem and say how they are used. EXERCISE 5 - Identify the poetry elements of the poem. EXERCISE 6 - Answer the figurative language questions. EXERCISE 7 - Answer the questions to demonstrate your skill of comprehension (Part 1). EXERCISE 8 - Demonstrate the mastery of comprehension by answering given questions. Follow the rubrics. EXERCISE 9 - Answer the questions to demonstrate your skill of comprehension (Part 2). EXERCISE 10 - Answer the questions to demonstrate your skill of comprehension (Part 3). EXERCISE 11 - Select the best option that answers the question on comprehension (Part 1). EXERCISE 12 - Select the best option that answers the question on comprehension (Part 2). EXERCISE 13 - Select the best option that answers the question on comprehension (Part 3). EXERCISE 14 - Match the giantess tools with the verbs and the household tools they refer to in the poem. EXERCISE 15 - Tabulate the jobs assigned, relationships assured, tools provided, materials used and the payment offered to the seven girls in the poem.

A unit presentation on poetry comprehension for 6 sessions on teaching and learning of the poem, “Geography Lesson” by Brian Patten based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. This download includes: RUBRICS: Poem Comprehension Rubrics POEM: Geography Lesson by Brian Patten EXERCISE 1: Match the meanings (A-N) with the expressions (1-14) 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: Read the poem and briefly summarize the meaning of each stanza: EXERCISE 5: Determine the central idea of the poem and analyse its development. EXERCISE 6: Identify the poet’s use of contrasting images to highlight the difference between the teacher’s reality and the places he longs to visit. EXERCISE 7: Answer the characterization questions to demonstrate your skill of comprehension. EXERCISE 8: Identity what the poem says both explicitly and implicitly with inferences drawn from it. EXERCISE 9: Use the specified criteria to find poetry elements of the poem. EXERCISE 10: Analyse the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone. EXERCISE 11: Answer the questions to check your understanding of poetry elements. EXERCISE 12: Identify the figures of speech employed in the poem. EXERCISE 13: Answer the questions to check your understanding of the figures of speech used in the poem. EXERCISE 14: Determine the figurative meanings of the words and phrases in the poem. EXERCISE 15: Determine the connotative meanings of the words and phrases in the poem. EXERCISE 16: Use RTC to refer to the context, PEE technique to explain the figurative language used, provide an objective summary and make a critical appreciation of the poem. EXERCISE 17: Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says. EXERCISE 18: Answer the questions to demonstrate your skill of comprehension.

This compact review of Synecdoche and \metonymy for quick referencing is perfect for teaching Figurative Language. These no prep scaffolding notes would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love this information that is well-planned for student engagement. After studying this information students will be able to: Define synecdoche and metonymy with examples. State the difference between synecdoche and metonymy. Examine the examples of synecdoche and metonymy to identify what reference they make. Interpret a given text and identify the examples of synecdoche and metonymy. Evaluate a text and explain how synecdoche and metonymy has impact on the reader. Use synecdoche to make my writing poetic and metonymy to express creatively and concisely. This download includes: SN 1: Vocabulary Overview SN 2: Synecdoche Examples – Parts Representing Whole SN 3: Synecdoche Examples – Whole Representing Parts SN 4: Synecdoche Examples – Class Representing Whole SN 5: Synecdoche Examples – Material Representing Object SN 6: Metonymy Examples - Sentences SN 7: Forms of Synecdoche SN 8: Difference between Synecdoche and Metonymy SN 9: Examples of Synecdoche – Visuals SN 10: Examples of Metonymy - Visuals SN 11: 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

These Worksheets with Answer Key are perfect for teaching Phrases – Prepositional Phrases. 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: Match the WORDS with their MEANING. EXERCISE 2: Watch the video – Prepositional Phrases – to answer the following questions with examples. State the prepositional phrase patterns with examples. List the functions of prepositional phrases with examples. Expand – I watched the rain fall – using prepositional phrases. Explain - prepositional phrases cannot be the subject of a sentence – with examples. EXERCISE 3: Take the following quiz to demonstrate your understanding of prepositional phrases. EXERCISE 4: Review the properties of prepositional phrases and identify the elements from the examples. EXERCISE 5: Classify prepositional phrases based on their properties. EXERCISE 6: Classify prepositional phrases based on the questions they answer. EXERCISE 7: Classify prepositional phrases based on the purpose for which they are used. EXERCISE 8: Review the functions of prepositional phrases and identify the elements from the examples. EXERCISE 9: Identify the functions of prepositional phrases in sentence patterns. EXERCISE 10: Identify the prepositional phrases as used in the sentences. EXERCISE 11: Identify the prepositional phrases from the examples based on their patterns. EXERCISE 12: Identify the structure of prepositional phrases. EXERCISE 13: Identify the pattern of prepositional phrases. EXERCISE 14: Answer the given questions to demonstrate your knowledge of the placement of prepositional phrases. EXERCISE 15: Analyse the following sentences to check if inversion rule is followed correctly to place the prepositional phrases. EXERCISE 16: Review the common errors writers make due to misplaced and dangling modifiers in the following examples. EXERCISE 17: Place phrases within a sentence, recognising and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers. EXERCISE 18: Exercise error identification to ensure that the prepositional phrases are not misplaced and dangling. EXERCISE 19: Name the noun, pronoun and action in the visual as indicated. Describe the noun and pronoun with adjectives and action with adverb. Expand the adjectives and adverb using prepositional phrases that are equivalent in meaning. EXERCISE 20: Create prepositional phrases based on the given patterns. EXERCISE 21: Use prepositional phrases to attempt any one of the following activity to vary sentence patterns for meaning, reader interest and style. EXERCISE 22: Identify the prepositional phrases. EXERCISE 23: Identify the head prepositions, prepositional phrases, state their function and say what they modify. EXERCISE 24: Underline the prepositional phrases, state what function they serve and what question they answer.

This compact review of Prepositional Phrase for quick referencing is perfect for teaching Phrases. These no prep scaffolding notes would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love this information that is well-planned for student engagement. After studying this information students will be able to: Define prepositional phrases and their components. Classify prepositional phrases as nominal, adjectival and adverbial. Identify the prepositional phrases that are used to show location, direction, time and manner. Identify prepositional phrases that begin with a preposition and end with a noun, pronoun, gerund, phrase or clause. Exercise error identification to ensure prepositional phrases are not misplaced and dangling. Use prepositional phrases to describe nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs. This download includes: SN 1: Vocabulary Overview SN 2: Prepositional Phrase Details SN 3: Properties of Prepositional Phrases SN 4: Functions of Prepositional Phrases SN 5: Patterns of Prepositional Phrases SN 6: Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers SN 7: Prepositional Phrases as Modifiers SN 8: Prepositional Phrase Rubrics

These Google Slides are perfect for teaching Spelling – Words ending -sure or -ture. 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. Objectives of this lesson are: To recall the spelling rules associated with words ending with ch, sh and zh sounding suffixes. To understand the rules for spelling nouns ending with the ch, sh and zh sound. To apply the conventions of spelling for adding ch, sh or zh sounding suffixes to existing words. To analyse the use of ch, sh and zh sounding suffixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word. To evaluate the correct use of ch, sh and zh sounding suffixes in forming nouns. To create nouns from existing verbs/words using ch, sh and zh sounding suffixes. After attempting these New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based activities students will be able to: Recall that the words ending in ‘ch’ sound are spelt ‘ture’ or ‘cher’ and ‘zh’ or ‘sh’ sounds spelt ‘sure’. Identify the correct spelling of words ending –ture, -cher and -sure. Spell words ending with –ture, -cher and –sure suffixes. Use –ture, -cher and –sure suffixes to form nouns and use verbs as clues to the meaning of nouns. Exercise error identification to ensure the correct use of –ture, -cher and –sure suffixes in forming nouns. Spell words ending –ture, -cher and -sure correctly in my writing.

This PowerPoint Presentation is perfect for teaching Spelling – Words Ending -sure or -ture. 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. Objectives of this lesson are: To recall the spelling rules associated with words ending with ch, sh and zh sounding suffixes. To understand the rules for spelling nouns ending with the ch, sh and zh sound. To apply the conventions of spelling for adding ch, sh or zh sounding suffixes to existing words. To analyse the use of ch, sh and zh sounding suffixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word. To evaluate the correct use of ch, sh and zh sounding suffixes in forming nouns. To create nouns from existing verbs/words using ch, sh and zh sounding suffixes. After attempting these New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based activities students will be able to: Recall that the words ending in ‘ch’ sound are spelt ‘ture’ or ‘cher’ and ‘zh’ or ‘sh’ sounds spelt ‘sure’. Identify the correct spelling of words ending –ture, -cher and -sure. Spell words ending with –ture, -cher and –sure suffixes. Use –ture, -cher and –sure suffixes to form nouns and use verbs as clues to the meaning of nouns. Exercise error identification to ensure the correct use of –ture, -cher and –sure suffixes in forming nouns. Spell words ending –ture, -cher and -sure correctly in my writing.