This resource covers the integral, surface and deep features of prose 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 prose lesson in your classroom for a week (5 days). This Resource Includes: 1. Story: The Model Millionaire 2. Lesson Plans & Rubrics on: * Story Analysis * Comprehension * Letter Writing * Interviewing * Biography Writing 3. Guides & Formats: * Story Analysis Guide * Critical Appreciation Format * Letter Writing Guide * Interview Guide * Biography Guide 4. Support Material: * Sample Letter * Interview Tips * Sample Biography 5. Lesson Notes: * Questions & Answers * Story Components Details 6. Word Bank: * Active Verbs * Adjective Types * Adverb Types * Connectives 7. Worksheets * Biography Exercises (4) Teachers can use this to enhance the comprehension skills of the learners, especially the technique required to make a critical appreciation of a story.

A lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on job interviews. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: How to prepare to face and to conduct an interview. Use PAR and STAR techniques to answer behavioral interviewing questions. Review and revise sample interview questions. Demonstrate interviewing knowledge in writing. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Interview, Interviewer, Interviewee Flipped Lesson Part - Video - How to Interview for a Job? Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Review the Interview Success Criteria - Interviewing Checklist Scaffolding Notes - Tips, Questions Review, PAR and STAR Technique Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Speak, Think-Speak, Write-Speak Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – 4 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 - Exercise Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Worksheets with Answers Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-12.1ac/5-6 Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment

A lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on prepositions of agent, measure, source, possession, and cause. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Acquire understanding of preposition rules. Learn how and when to use agent, measure, source, possession, and cause prepositions. Demonstrate the correct use of prepositions of agent, measure, source, possession, and cause in writing. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Preposition Flipped Lesson Part - Video - What are Prepositions? Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Brainstorm Success Criteria - Prepositions Checklist Scaffolding Notes - Preposition Rules, Prepositions List and Uses Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – 5 Online Quizzes Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - Worksheet Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - Box Office Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Worksheets with Answers Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1e/5.1a/8.1/5b Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive Word-Bank: Connectives, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives 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 preposition kinds: simple, compound, phrase, and participle. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Acquire understanding of preposition rules. Discuss preposition types. Learn how and when to use preposition types. Demonstrate the correct use of preposition types in writing. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Preposition, Simple, Compound, Phrase, Participle Flipped Lesson Part - Video - Types of Prepositions Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Name Them Success Criteria - Preposition Kinds Checklist Scaffolding Notes - Preposition Rules, Prepositions Kinds 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 - Worksheet Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - Preposition Corners Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Worksheets with Answers Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1e/5.1a/8.1/5b Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive Word-Bank: Connectives, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives 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 prepositions of manner. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Acquire understanding of preposition rules. Learn how and when to use manner prepositions. Demonstrate the correct use of prepositions of manner in writing. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Preposition, Preposition of Manner Flipped Lesson Part - Video - What is Preposition of Manner? Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Brainstorm Success Criteria - Manner Preposition Checklist Scaffolding Notes - Preposition Rules, Manner Prepositions List and Uses Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – Online Quiz Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - Worksheet Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - Find an Example Home Learning for Reinforcement – 6 Worksheets with Answers Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1e/5.1a/8.1/5b Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive Word-Bank: Connectives, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives 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 prepositions of direction or movement. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Acquire understanding of preposition rules. Illustrate prepositions of direction. Learn how and when to use direction or movement prepositions. Demonstrate the correct use of prepositions of direction in writing. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Preposition, Preposition of Direction Flipped Lesson Part - Video - What is Preposition of Direction Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Blindfold Challenge Success Criteria - Direction Preposition Checklist Scaffolding Notes - Preposition Rules, Direction Prepositions Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – 5 Online Quizzes Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - Worksheet Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - Find an Example Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Worksheets with Answers Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1e/5.1a/8.1/5b Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive Word-Bank: Connectives, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives 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 prepositions of place. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Acquire understanding of preposition rules. Illustrate prepositions of place. Learn how and when to use place prepositions. Demonstrate the correct use of prepositions of place in writing. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Preposition, Preposition of Place Flipped Lesson Part - Video - What is Preposition of Place Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Simon Says Success Criteria - Place Preposition Checklist Scaffolding Notes - Preposition Rules, Place Prepositions Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – 5 Online Quizzes Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - Worksheet Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - Hide and Seek Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Worksheets with Answers Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1e/5.1a/8.1/5b Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive Word-Bank: Connectives, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives 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 prepositions of time. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Acquire understanding of preposition rules. Learn how and when to use time prepositions. Demonstrate the correct use of prepositions of time in writing. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Preposition, Preposition of Time Flipped Lesson Part - Video - What is Preposition of Time? Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Dice of Time and Action Success Criteria - Time Preposition Checklist Scaffolding Notes - Preposition Rules, Time Prepositions List and Uses Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – 5 Online Quizzes Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - Worksheet Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - Calendar Events Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Worksheets with Answers Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1e/5.1a/8.1/5b Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive Word-Bank: Connectives, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment

A unit set of worksheets and answers with 6 sessions on teaching and learning resources of noun types based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. After completing this unit students will be able to: SESSION 1 - REMEMBERING: Explain the basic function of nouns in general sentences. SESSION 2 - UNDERSTANDING: Explain the extended function of nouns in general sentences. SESSION 3 - APPLYING: Form and use regular and irregular plural nouns. SESSION 4 - ANALYSING: Infer and grasp the meaning of noun types. SESSION 5 - EVALUATING: Explain the function of nouns in particular sentences. SESSION 6 - CREATING: Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing. This download includes: EXERCISE 1: List the basic noun types with their functions and examples. EXERCISE 2: List the extended noun types with their functions and examples. EXERCISE 3: List irregular plural noun types with examples. EXERCISE 4: Interpret and verbalise pictures of nouns referring to their type and identity. EXERCISE 5: Identify the functions of nouns as used in the sentences. EXERCISE 6: Use nouns as subjects, direct objects, indirect objects, objects of prepositions, predicate nominatives and object complements. EXERCISE 7: Demonstrate the mastery of using noun types in writing. EXERCISE 8: Answer the following questions to test your knowledge of noun types (Part 1). EXERCISE 9: Answer the following questions to test your knowledge of noun types (Part 2). EXERCISE 10: Answer the following questions to test your knowledge of noun types (Part 3). EXERCISE 11: Answer the following questions to test your knowledge of noun types (Part 4). EXERCISE 12: Answer the following questions to test your knowledge of the functions of the noun types. EXERCISE 13: Break the noun types down by the sense you use to experience each of them with examples. EXERCISE 14: Identify the nouns in each sentence and state the noun types. EXERCISE 15: Identify the nouns and state their identity: person, animal, place, thing or idea. EXERCISE 16: Identify the nouns in each sentence and state the function they serve. EXERCISE 17: Rewrite the following sentences, replacing underlined-nouns with a proper noun. Each new noun should reflect the same idea or subject as the underlined noun. You may need to change some words, such as a, an, the, delete or add adjectives.

A unit set of scaffolding notes with 6 sessions on teaching and learning resources of prepositions based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. This download includes: Scaffolding Notes 1: Vocabulary Overview Scaffolding Notes 2: Preposition types based on the structure Scaffolding Notes 3: Preposition kinds based on the relationships they indicate Scaffolding Notes 4: Preposition rules Scaffolding Notes 5: Prepositions Types 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 ready to use unit lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources of a grammar lesson on sentence kinds according to function based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. This download includes: EXERCISE 1: Compare and contrast a phrase, clause and sentence. Use subject, verb and complete thought as criteria to differentiate. Use YES and NO to identify the difference. EXERCISE 2: Run through the slideshare presentation on Kinds of Sentences According to Function and name the kinds of sentences by function with an example each. EXERCISE 3: Watch the video on Kinds of Sentences by Function and identify the function of the given sentences. Provide an end punctuation to each of the sentence and state their type. EXERCISE 4: Match the sentence types (1-4) with their meanings (A-D). EXERCISE 5: Provide an end punctuation to each given sentence and state their function. EXERCISE 6: Think of varied sentences – declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory - to go with the given pictures, end punctuation and functions. EXERCISE 7: Identify the emotion expressed by each of the emoji. EXERCISE 8: Match each of the expression with the given punctuation. EXERCISE 9: Answer questions to recognise the difference between the sentence kinds by function. EXERCISE 10: Answer questions to examine the functions of sentence kinds. EXERCISE 11: Answer questions to identify varied sentences used in writing. EXERCISE 12: Answer questions to demonstrate the use of sentences based on their function. EXERCISE 13: Assess and verify the correct use of sentence kinds by function in writing. EXERCISE 14: After reading the story, brainstorm things you would like to know about it, and then create four interrogative sentences (questions) with answers. EXERCISE 15: Demonstrate your knowledge of SENTENCE BY FUNCTION by attempting one of the following tasks. EXERCISE 16: Highlight by coloring declarative (black), interrogative (green), imperative (blue) and exclamatory (red) sentences in the story below. EXERCISE 17: Change the given sentences (without changing their meaning) as directed. Punctuate the sentences correctly. EXERCISE 18: Identify the sentences as: Declarative, Imperative, Interrogative or Exclamatory. EXERCISE 19: Add the correct end punctuation, and identify the function of each sentence. EXERCISE 20: Transform declarative sentences to interrogative and declarative sentences to exclamatory. EXERCISE 21: Transform declarative sentences to imperative and exclamatory sentences to declarative.

This Unit Plan is perfect for teaching Non-Finite Verbal Phrases – Gerund Phrase, Participial Phrase and Infinitive Phrase. 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: Define gerund, participle, infinitive and dependents – complements, modifiers. Identify the difference between finite verbal phrases and non-finite verbal phrases. Determine the purpose for which gerund phrases, participial phrases and infinitive phrases are used. Identify the patterns of gerund phrases, participial phrases and infinitive phrases. Exercise error identification to ensure that the modifiers in verbal phrases are placed correctly and are not dangling. Use verbal phrases to vary sentence patterns for meaning, reader interest and style. 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 Plan is perfect for teaching Figurative Language - Synecdoche and Metonymy. 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: 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. 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 Plan is perfect for teaching Figurative Language - Oxymoron. 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: Define oxymoron with examples. State the similarities and the differences between oxymoron, paradox and irony. Examine the examples of oxymoron to identify what reference they make. Interpret a given text and identify the examples of oxymoron and say what is oxymoronic in them. Evaluate a text and explain how oxymoron has impact on the reader. Use oxymoron to make writing poetic expressive, creative and concise. 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 Plan is perfect for teaching Phrases – Adjective or Adjectival 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. After attempting these New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based activities students will be able to: Define phrases and their components. Define adjective phrases and their components. Identify the adjective phrases as used in the sentences. Create new adjective phrase patterns in sentences. Exercise error identification to ensure that the adjective phrases are not misplaced and dangling. Use adjective phrases to vary sentence patterns for meaning, reader interest and style. 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 Plan is 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. After attempting these New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based activities 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.

A unit lesson plan with 6 sessions on teaching and learning resources of noun types based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. After completing this unit students will be able to: SESSION 1 - REMEMBERING: Explain the basic function of nouns in general sentences. SESSION 2 - UNDERSTANDING: Explain the extended function of nouns in general sentences. SESSION 3 - APPLYING: Form and use regular and irregular plural nouns. SESSION 4 - ANALYSING: Infer and grasp the meaning of noun types. SESSION 5 - EVALUATING: Explain the function of nouns in particular sentences. SESSION 6 - CREATING: Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing. This download includes: FLIPPED LESSON: VIDEO – Kinds of Nouns Scaffolding Notes 1: Vocabulary Overview SESSION 1: REMEMBERING EXERCISE 1: List the basic noun types with their functions and examples. Scaffolding Notes 2: Basic Noun Types SESSION 2: UNDERSTANDING EXERCISE 2: List the extended noun types with their functions and examples. Scaffolding Notes 3: Extended Noun Types SESSION 3: APPLYING EXERCISE 3: List irregular plural noun types with examples. Scaffolding Notes 4: Irregular Plural Nouns SESSION 4: ANALYSING EXERCISE 4: Interpret and verbalise pictures of nouns referring to their type and identity. SESSION 5: EVALUATING EXERCISE 5: Identify the functions of nouns as used in the sentences. SESSION 6: CREATING EXERCISE 6: Use nouns as subjects, direct objects, indirect objects, objects of prepositions, predicate nominatives and object complements. DIFFERENTIATION EXERCISE 7: Demonstrate the mastery of using noun types in writing. Scaffolding Notes 5: Noun Types Rubrics PLENARY: EXERCISE 8: Answer the following questions to test your knowledge of noun types (Part 1). EXTENSIONS: EXERCISE 9: Answer the following questions to test your knowledge of noun types (Part 2). HOME LEARNING EXERCISE 10: Answer the following questions to test your knowledge of noun types (Part 3). EXERCISE 11: Answer the following questions to test your knowledge of noun types (Part 4). EXERCISE 12: Answer the following questions to test your knowledge of the functions of the noun types. EXERCISE 13: Break the noun types down by the sense you use to experience each of them with examples. EXERCISE 14: Identify the nouns in each sentence and state the noun types. EXERCISE 15: Identify the nouns and state their identity: person, animal, place, thing or idea. EXERCISE 16: Identify the nouns in each sentence and state the function they serve. EXERCISE 17: Rewrite the following sentences, replacing underlined-nouns with a proper noun. Each new noun should reflect the same idea or subject as the underlined noun. You may need to change some words, such as a, an, the, delete or add adjectives.

This Unit Plan is perfect for teaching Phrases - Noun or Nominal Phrase. 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: Define phrases and their components. Define noun phrases and their components. Determine the purpose for which noun phrases are used in sentences. Identify the patterns of noun phrases in sentences. Exercise error identification to ensure that the modifiers in noun phrases are placed correctly and they are not dangling. Use noun phrases to vary sentence patterns for meaning, reader interest and style. 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