JOHN’S EDU MARKET stands out for its unique share of resources and information. Teachers can use these resources to support students as they include well-formulated lesson plans, carefully designed support material, and well-planned worksheets. This platform aims at bringing "Tomorrow's lessons to today's classroom, and today's lessons to a classroom now". The Teacher-Author of this platform is an English graduate, associated with Gems Education as a Subject Leader of English.
JOHN’S EDU MARKET stands out for its unique share of resources and information. Teachers can use these resources to support students as they include well-formulated lesson plans, carefully designed support material, and well-planned worksheets. This platform aims at bringing "Tomorrow's lessons to today's classroom, and today's lessons to a classroom now". The Teacher-Author of this platform is an English graduate, associated with Gems Education as a Subject Leader of English.
A unit of worksheets with 6 sessions on teaching and learning resources of pronoun types based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy.
After completing this unit students will be able to:
SESSION 1 - REMEMBERING: Recall and list pronoun types.
SESSION 2 - UNDERSTANDING: Infer and grasp the meaning of pronoun types.
SESSION 3 - APPLYING: Apply and demonstrate the accurate knowledge of pronoun types.
SESSION 4 - ANALYSING: Analyse and infer the placement of pronoun types in sentences.
SESSION 5 - EVALUATING: Assess and evaluate the use of pronoun types in sentences.
SESSION 6 - CREATING: Create and compose new sentence patterns with pronoun types.
This download includes:
EXERCISE 1: Name and define the pronoun types with examples.
EXERCISE 2: Interpret and verbalise pictures of pronouns using the listed pronouns.
EXERCISE 3: Discover and ensure that pronouns are in the proper case - subjective, objective and possessive - in relation to the person, number and gender in the pronoun signs.
EXERCISE 4: Investigate and identify vague pronouns: ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents.
EXERCISE 5: Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and case.
EXERCISE 6: Produce and present well-written sentences with appropriate pronoun types.
EXERCISE 7: Demonstrate the mastery of using PRONOUN TYPES in writing.
EXERCISE 8: Answer the following questions to test your knowledge of pronoun types.
EXERCISE 9: Fill in the blanks with appropriate pronouns from the box.
EXERCISE 10: Rewrite the following paragraph using pronouns.
EXERCISE 11: Identify pronouns from the following sentences and state their types.
EXERCISE 12: Identify the type of pronouns in RED from the sentences given below.
EXERCISE 13: Fill in the blanks with the type of pronoun mentioned in the brackets.
EXERCISE 14: Fill in the blanks with interrogative pronouns - what, which, who, whom, whose – as specified.
EXERCISE 15: Rewrite the following paragraph, substituting an appropriate pronoun for each italicized word or group of words.
A unit lesson plan with 6 sessions on teaching and learning resources of determiners based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy.
After completing this unit students will be able to:
SESSION 1 - REMEMBERING - Recall and list the class of words that determine or limit the meaning of nouns.
SESSION 2 - UNDERSTANDING - Compare and contrast definite and indefinite modifiers that give information about nouns.
SESSION 3 - APPLYING - Examine and discover the relationship between describing and modifying words.
SESSION 4 - ANALYSING - Analyse the placement of noun modifiers and their purpose in writing.
SESSION 5 - EVALUATING - Assess and evaluate the use of noun modifiers.
SESSION 6 - CREATING - Integrate and rearrange the order of determiner categories.
This download includes:
FLIPPED LESSON - VIDEO – Determiners
VOCABULARY OVERVIEW
Scaffolding Notes 1 - Determiners, Pre-determiners, Post-determiners, Articles, Quantifiers, Demonstratives, Possessives, Cardinals, Ordinals, Distributives, Interrogatives
LESSON STARTER
EXERCISE 1 - Interpret and verbalise pictures of determiners: demonstratives (1-4), article (5), possessive (6), number (7) and distributive (8).
SESSION 1: REMEMBERING - RECALL-LIST
EXERCISE 2 - Define the determiner types and state their functions in general with examples.
Scaffolding Notes 2 - Determiner Types - Cheat Sheet
SESSION 2: UNDERSTANDING - COMPARE-CONTRAST
EXERCISE 3 - State the similarities and differences between specific and general determiners with examples.
Scaffolding Notes 3 - General and Specific Determiners - Cheat Sheet
SESSION 3: APPLYING - EXAMINE-DISCOVER
EXERCISE 4 - Order and group the characteristics of adjectives and determiners with examples.
Scaffolding Notes 4 - Characteristics of Adjectives and Determiners - Cheat Sheet
SESSION 4: ANALYSING - ANALYSE-IDENTIFY
EXERCISE 5 - Identify what the nouns refer to depending on the functions of determiners in particular sentences.
SESSION 5: EVALUATING - ASSESS-EVALUATE
EXERCISE 6 - Judge and decide the appropriate use of determiners in particular sentences.
SESSION 6: CREATING - CREATE-DEMONSTRATE
EXERCISE 7 - Formulate sensible sentences using the order of pre-determiners, main determiners and post determiners as informing words to the given nouns.
Scaffolding Notes 5 - The Order of Pre-, Main and Post Determiners – Cheat Sheet
DIFFERENTIATION
EXERCISE 8 - Demonstrate the mastery of using determiners in writing.
RUBRICS: Scaffolding Notes 6 - Determiner Rubrics
EXTENSIONS:
EXERCISE 9 - Answer the following questions to test your knowledge of determiners.
PLENARY:
EXERCISE 10 - Answer the following questions to test your knowledge of determiners.
HOME LEARNING:
EXERCISE 11 - Answer the following questions to test your knowledge of determiners.
EXERCISE 12 - Answer the following questions to test your knowledge of determiners.
A lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on comic strips creations.
After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:
Apply the conventions of comic strips.
Analyse the features of comic strips.
Develop comic strips to depict story-related to a specific event.
This Resource Includes:
Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes
Vocabulary Overview - Comic Strip, Word Balloon
Flipped Lesson Part - Video - How to Make a Comic Strip
Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Comic Characters
Success Criteria - Comic Strip Checklist
Scaffolding Notes - Comic Essentials and Elements, Comic Template
Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share
Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – 3 Online Quizzes
Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics
Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome
Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - Comic Creator
Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - PQP Technique
Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Task Cards
Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.W.8,3b/RL.8.4/L.8.4a
Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive
Educational Tools and Resources - Adverbs, Verbs, Adjectives
Teachers can use this resource to teach the students to design comic strips, thereby helping them to enhance their 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 set of 25 task cards and exercises on prose comprehension of a ghost story, “Harry” by Rosemary Timperley.
After working with these worksheets students will be able to:
Spot the setting elements and describe the setting.
Name the characters and make a character sketch.
Discover the plot elements and develop the plot.
Analyse the text to make a critical appreciation.
Examine the lines from the text with reference to context.
This resource includes:
(EXERCISE 1) Vocabulary check
(EXERCISE 2) Identifying setting elements of the given story
(EXERCISE 3) Describing the setting of the story
(EXERCISE 4) Answering application-based questions
(EXERCISE 5) Selecting the best option to answer setting questions
(EXERCISE 6) Spotting the traits of the characters in the story
(EXERCISE 7) Identifying one of the main character’s elements in the story
(EXERCISE 8) Making a character sketch of the main character
(EXERCISE 9) Making character sketch of all the characters
(EXERCISE 10) Selecting the best option to answer characterization questions
(EXERCISE 11) Identifying plot elements of the story
(EXERCISE 12) Identifying plot description elements in the story
(EXERCISE 13) Developing the plot of the story
(EXERCISE 14) Making a story plots
(EXERCISE 15) Selecting the best option to answer plot questions
(EXERCISE 16) Identifying story elements by answering questions
(EXERCISE 17) Identifying story elements of the story
(EXERCISE 18) Making a critical appreciation of the story
(EXERCISE 19) Writing a story
(EXERCISE 20) Selecting the best option to answer story components questions
(EXERCISE 21) Identifying summary elements
(EXERCISE 22) Writing a summary using the template
(EXERCISE 23) Explaining the line with reference to the context
(EXERCISE 24) Finding the context of the famous quotes
(EXERCISE 25) Selecting the best option to answer inferential questions
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
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
Unit plans with 3 sessions on poetry comprehension – If- by Rudyard Kipling.
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:
Poet and Introduction (Scaffold Notes 1)
Poem and Summary (Scaffold Notes 2)
SESSION 1: POETRY ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL APPRECIATION
SESSION 2: POETIC DEVICES IN POETRY AND THEIR USAGE
SESSION 3: POETRY ANNOTATION AND 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 lesson plan 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 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.
Ready to use worksheets with answers on poetry comprehension of the poem, “The Highwayman” by Alfred Noyes.
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.
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As holiday work and homework
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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 note taking.
After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:
Identify the importance and usefulness of note-taking skills.
Evaluate the accuracy and efficiency of various note-taking strategies.
Prepare notes from lectures, texts, videos, and activities.
This Resource Includes:
Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes
Vocabulary Overview - Note Taking, Reading
Flipped Lesson Part - Video - Note Taking Methods
Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Guess the WALT
Success Criteria - Note Taking Checklist
Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share
Scaffolder Notes - Rules, 5 R’s, Format, Abbreviations
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 - Note Taker
Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - The Plenary Dice
Home Learning for Reinforcement – 5 Task Cards
Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-12.1-3/W.9-12.4
Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive
Educational Tools and Resources - Connectives
Teachers can use this resource to teach the students to take notes, thereby helping them to enhance their reading and writing skills.
Here are some other possible uses for these in your classroom:
To challenge early finishers
For effective tutoring
As ESL stations and sub tubs
As holiday work and homework
For small group collaborations
For an end of unit assessments
For reinforcement and enrichment
A 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 powerpoint presentation on reading diary with 6 sessions on teaching and learning based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy.
This download includes:
An Extract from ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ by Jeff Kinney
EXERCISE 1: Match the meanings (A-I) to the words (1-9) they refer to in the text.
EXERCISE 2: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text.
EXERCISE 3: Skim, scan and close read to find reference for the use of language variety and vocabulary type in the text
EXERCISE 4: Determine the central idea of the text.
EXERCISE 5: Use IQC (Idea-Quote-Conclude) technique and comment on the author’s use of transition types and descriptive vocabulary.
EXERCISE 6: Write IQC (Idea-Quote-Conclude) paragraphs about the use of transition types in the text.
EXERCISE 7: Write IQC (Idea-Quote-Conclude) paragraphs about the use of descriptive vocabulary 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 sentence structure in the text.
EXERCISE 12: Write IQC (Idea-Quote-Conclude) paragraphs about the use of sentence structure 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 textual clues and prepare your own comprehension question types with answers from the text.
EXERCISE 15: Use the reading strategies to answer open-ended questions.
EXERCISE 16: Use textual clues to answer the comprehension questions.
EXERCISE 17: Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports to answer the questions.
EXERCISE 18: Use PEE (Point-Evidence-Explain) model to comment on the author’s use of language techniques.
EXERCISE 19: Write PEEL (Point-Evidence-Explain-Link) paragraphs about the use of figurative language in the text.
EXERCISE 20: Write PEEL (Point-Evidence-Explain-Link) paragraphs about the use of connotative language in the text.
EXERCISE 21: Determine what can be inferred when the text says what it says.
EXERCISE 22: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative meanings.
EXERCISE 23: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including connotative meanings.
EXERCISE 24: Determine the text elements for the given text.
EXERCISE 25: Evaluate the argument and specific claims in the text.
EXERCISE 26: Determine the author’s point of view or purpose in the text.
EXERCISE 27: Make a diary entry about your experience during these challenging times.
RUBRICS: Diary Entry Rubrics
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 presentation 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 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.