I have been in Japan for nearly 30 years as a teacher of English as a Second Language. During this time I have taught students of all ages and abilities from kindergarten through university and adult classes. I am currently employed in a Senior High school teaching grades 8 through 12. In addition, I also teach listening, reading and writing skills at an evening preparatory school and one morning of play English at a kindergarten.
I have been in Japan for nearly 30 years as a teacher of English as a Second Language. During this time I have taught students of all ages and abilities from kindergarten through university and adult classes. I am currently employed in a Senior High school teaching grades 8 through 12. In addition, I also teach listening, reading and writing skills at an evening preparatory school and one morning of play English at a kindergarten.
Both of my Edgar Allan Poe comic books, The Raven and Tell Tale Heart as one pack. A great introduction to the writer's works. Useful for classes studying the Gothic Horror genre and also evaluating content presented in diverse media and other formats for literature classes.
75 pages
This product includes;
1. Color versions of both comics along with an e.pub version for use by teachers on iPad or other tablets.
2. Two black and white versions for students. Version 2 has no background which makes it easier to print)
3. Workprints that can be used by students to record new words and expressions, make notes on their understanding of each work, and write an analysis based on their studies.
4. Teacher notes containing suggestions on the use of the comics with students, along with web links to other useful resources.
These comics be purchased individually and can be found at the links below.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-the-raven-by-edgar-allan-poe-comic-book-11121052
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-tell-tale-heart-by-edgar-allan-poe-comic-book-11123649
This is the fourth part of my Frankenstein comic book series. A fourteen page graphic novel based on the Monster's Story section of the Frankenstein classic novel.The language has been edited to appeal to learners of ESL/EFL or it can be used as an introduction to younger readers of the Mary Shelley classic or any student who enjoys graphic novels. If you would like a free copy of my first Frankenstein comic (monster brought to life scene), it can be obtained here;
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/frankenstein-comic-keyscenes-1-11081952
25 pages
This product contains;
1. Three versions of the comic. A full version color PDF file, a color ePUB version. These can be viewed on various platforms including computers, e.book readers and tablets. There is also a black and white version for easy printing.
2. A student task sheet including vocabulary and writing exercises.
3. A student answer sheet for the vocabulary exercises and the questions from the comic book.
4. A teacher guide book with some useful links for use in class.
5. A short Quicktime video that can be used as an introduction to this part of the story. (The Monster Awakes)
Eventually, I am planning to make all of these and the videos into an interactive e.book, therefore I would greatly appreciate any feedback or advice you can give as to the usefulness of the product.
This comic can be found in a bundle of my three Frankenstein comics here;
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/frankenstein-comic-book-collection-parts-1-3-11141133
This is a fourteen page comic book version of the letters from Victor's Story sections of the Frankenstein classic novel. The language has been edited to appeal to learners of ESL/EFL or it can be used as an introduction to younger readers of the Mary Shelley classic. If you would like a free copy of my first Frankenstein comic (monster brought to life scene), it can be obtained here;
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/frankenstein-comic-keyscenes-1-11081952
14 pages
There are three versions of the comic.
1. A full color version PDF file, which can be given to students or used by teachers as a PDF slide show on a computer.
2. A black and white version for easier printing out for students.
3. An ePUB of the full version This means it can be viewed on various platforms including computers, e.book readers and tablets. It can also be printed out in full color or black and white.
4. There is also an answer sheet for the comprehension questions.
Eventually, I am planning to make all of these and the videos into an interactive e.book, therefore I would greatly appreciate any feedback or advice you can give as to the usefulness of the product.
This comic can be found in a bundle of my three Frankenstein comics here;
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/frankenstein-comic-book-collection-parts-1-3-11141133
#Important: The strange characters that replace word spaces in the product view here are an artifact of this site. The PDF downloads do not have this problem. If you are concerned about this, please download my free product which suffers from the same viewing problem here:
https://www.tes.com/us/teacher-lessons/frankenstein-comic-free-version-11135372
An eleven page comic book to introduce the history of the Hindenburg. It outlines the development and first year of this gigantic airship before describing what happened on the fateful day. Contains a quiz and other useful resources, and can be printed out in black and white, used as a slide show on a computer, or as a PDF e.book on a tablet.
32 pages
Contents;
1. An eleven page PDF color version of the comic with a 12 question quiz for understanding at the end. This can be printed out or displayed as a slideshow on a computer or used as an e.book on a tablet.
2. The same eleven page PDF comic in black and white for easy printing.
3. A student print that has a section for dictionary work and an exercise for practicing some of the more difficult words in the comic.
4. A student answer print for the comic quiz and dictionary tasks.
5. Two writing prompts to extend the lesson. The first of these involves making a theory and providing evidence on the reason(s) for the Hindenburg crash. The second is a creative exercise to write a news report from an eyewitness. This can be extended into making a live radio broadcast of the event.
5. A teacher's notes print that provides directions on using the comic and useful links to sites about the Hindenburg.
All prints are in PDF format.
There are other short comics in the 'Pocket History' series which you can find by clicking on the links below.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ww1-life-in-the-trenches-comic-book-11155177
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/shackleton-and-the-endurance-comic-book-11173538
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/women-s-suffrage-comic-book-11081943
The main purpose of this product is for students to take on the role of either defender or prosecutor of the main villain from one of the literary classics listed below. Using the resources supplied here they can investigate the book for textual evidence that will support claims that the character has or has not carried out any crimes or villainy and then, either on paper or in the classroom, engage in a mock trial to demonstrate their persuasive argument skills.
The works covered are;
• Frankenstein
• Jekyll and Hyde
• Dracula
• Twenty Thousand Leagues Beneath the Sea
• Sherlock Holmes – The Adventure of the Final Problem
• Oliver Twist
Resources
There several different sets of materials that can be utilized with the novels I have included. They can be used alone or in combination. These are;
1. A PDF slideshow to introduce the characters from the novels and elicit knowledge of their ‘villainy’.
2. A set of ‘Wanted Posters’ in color and black and white for the characters; The Monster, Mr. Edward Hyde, Count Dracula, Captain Nemo, Professor James Moriarty and Bill Sikes.
3. A set of ‘rap sheets’ in color and black and white containing picture and background information relating to the history and alleged crimes of the same characters.
4. The same ‘rap sheets’ without the background information.
5. Student explanation print outlining the type of information they need to find for the purposes of the lesson.
6. A student note taking print.
7. A student writing print for making either a character analysis or a persuasive essay.
8. Teacher Notes print.
These materials can be used with the actual books, targeted chapters, graded readers, or movies based on the works. As they are PDF files they can also be opened in most note taking apps on teacher and student iPads.
For more multi-media resources for ELA and history classes, please visit my shop at;
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources-shop/kibishipaul
My second set of picture prompts. This time for fantasy, mystery and horror stories. Great for stimulating your students imagination, and can be used in a variety of classes as a mini lesson for creative writing, ESL, or essay writing.
All pictures created by myself and cover topics as varied as travel through weird dimensions, supernatural beings and mysterious events. Teacher guidance on the use of this product can be found on the first and last pages of the picture prompts.
65 pages
This set now includes;
1. Sixteen full color A4 size picture prompts plus sixteen written story prompts in a 34 page PDF. These can be printed out and made into double sided prompt cards that can be laminated for durable use or used as classroom posters. They can also be used in slide view mode on a computer or iPad for presentations.
2. Sixteen PDF picture prompts on lined paper in both color and black and white with an extra lined sheet for longer essays.
For more picture prompts, English Language Arts or Social Studies resources, please visit my shop at;
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources-shop/kibishipaul
This illustrated text is of an old Japanese ghost story from a book of Japanese folk tales called the 'Kaidan' that was published in the early 1900's by the writer, Lafcadio Hearn. I have designed this as a multi-media resource with a Teacher's Guide providing links to sites that provide detailed history of the genre along with more examples of the 'Kaidan' type of Japanese mystery tale. In addition, there are links to a haunting animated video of the story and a version that provides an added quiz and question prompts within the video itself.
56 pages
This resource contains;
1. A Teachers Guide outlining the possible classroom uses of the text and links to other useful sites and videos.
2. An illustrated full color 12 page PDF version of the story that contains the full text, a set of comprehension questions and character analysis and point of view writing prompts for ELA students. There is also a short history of the Kaidan genre along with comprehension questions and a writing prompt for Social Studies students.
3. The same PDF text in black and white and another version with white background for easier printing.
4. An ePub version for teachers use or for students with tablets.
5. A student answer's PDF for the text questions.
6. An online Zaption video that contains an animated video of the story with embedded questions that can be used as discussion prompts by the teacher in presentation form. (Zaption sign up is recommended for this).
The story is about two men stuck in a snow storm who take shelter in a small hut. While sleeping there they are visited by a woman in white who proceeds to kill the older man with her icy breath, but spares the young boy with the warning that he must tell no one of what he has seen. Later, she turns up in his life as a beautiful young woman, and the unsuspecting young man marries her. They have a happy life with many children until one night he decides to tell her the story of the woman of the snow.....
The story is in the public domain, as are all of the ukiyo-e images I have used. Some of the others are m own work.
If you enjoy my resources you can find more comic books and multi-media resources in my shop at;
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/kibishipaul
The first three of my Frankenstein comic books now in one set at a discount price. Included are 'The Walton Letters', 'Victor’s Story - Part 1', and 'The Monster’s Story - Part 1'. They all contain quizzes and other useful resources, and can be printed out in color, black and white, used as a slide show on a computer, or as a PDF e.book on a tablet. They can also be used on a SmartBoard. Fun materials for an introduction to Halloween!
The language has been simplified from the original work to suit the comic book format.
45 pages
The first comic in this series is free and can be obtained at;
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources-shop/kibishipaul
Contents;
Depending on the comic there are some differences, but there are usually;
1. A PDF color version of each comic with a quiz for understanding at the end. This can be printed out or displayed as a slideshow on a computer or used as an e.book on a tablet.
2. The same PDF comic in black and white for easy printing.
3. A student answer print for the comic quizzes and dictionary tasks.
4. A student print that has a section for dictionary work and an exercise for practicing some of the more difficult words in each comic. (Monster’s Story only)
5. Two writing prompts to extend each lesson. (Monster’s Story only)
6. All of these also contain an ePub version for teacher's use on iPad.
7. The 'Walton Letters' comic is 20 pages long so has been divided into two parts. The other two comics are 14 pages each in length.
All three of these comic books are available as single resources and you can find them here;
Captain Walton’s Letters
Victor’s Story
The Monster’s Story
Other other gothic horror and 19th century literature and poetry resources from my store;
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe
The Tell Tale Heart
Gothic Horror Elements - A Multi Media Introduction
These materials have been designed to provide a brief introduction to Gothic horror and are also great for Halloween! I have provided a variety of multi media resources including two short animated videos and a ‘Prezi’ (like a Powerpoint but more fun!) along with associated quizzes and texts as a PDF resource which can be tailored to the needs of the students. There are two versions in this package. One for older students, and one for students of ESL or younger students
The materials can be printed out and used in a multi media classroom, and the Prezi can be downloaded and installed on a computer for ease of use. Alternatively, copies of the PDF, which contains links to all online materials, can be purchased for students to install on their own computers so they can access everything directly.
16 pages
The lesson contains;
Version 1: Ages 14-16
1. PDF student and teacher documents that give an outline of the history of Gothic horror stories and the elements that are recognized as important to the genre.
2. A link on the PDF worksheet to view online or download the Prezi which contains 9 slides that describe the elements of a Gothic story visually with humorous speech bubbles and full narration.
3. Links to two animated videos and learning materials for new vocabulary, listening and reading comprehension quizzes along with a comic writing exercise.
4. A set of teachers notes and quiz answers along with a contact e.mail for enquiries.
Version 2: Younger students or those studying ESL
1. The same PDF student and teacher resources. However, these have simplified language and vocabulary and have been changed from book form to discrete lesson parts that can be distributed as handouts in any order. These have the same links to the movies and 'Prezi'.
2. There are also a wider range of review materials for this version, including a crossword, reading review, word quizzes, comic book text fill and a reading and word test based on the language learned.
If you have any questions about using Prezi or the iPad lesson, please feel free to contact me through TpT or download the preview and use my mail address.
My other products related to literature and horror can be found at the link below.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources-shop/kibishipaul
This set of materials is a compilation of my products, Flashcards and Language Games for Kids 1 and 2, and consists of flashcards and games that can be used with kindergarten grade students and/or young learners of English as a Second Language. All materials are in black and white and can be copied or colored. (There are also some colored versions for some of the games.) I have included PDF files of each set of flashcards or games.
Flashcards;
1. A set of 16 different animals.
2. A set of 8 pieces of furniture.
3. A set of 8 prepositions.
4. A set of 16 different continuous verb pictures.
5. A set of 8 weather conditions.
6. A set of 8 meals in color and black and white.
7. A set of 4 mealtimes with empty clock for writing times.
If they don’t know the vocabulary already, the flashcards can be used to teach the words for use in the following two games. To expand vocabulary students can color the cards as well.
Games;
1. Zoo animal collectors game. This is similar to ‘Battleships’ except the aim in this case is to collect as many different animals as you can from your partners ‘zoo’. The game provides practice for colors, numbers to 10, and animals.
2. Find the animal game. This can be used after the students become proficient in animal, furniture words and use of prepositions (flashcards). Students ask each other the question, ‘Where is my ? to find and draw animals on their print.
3. Clothes domino game. Usual dominoes game used to practice colors, plurals and words using 'pairs'. A pair of shoes etc. Played in two's or groups of 3,4..
4. My Things game. Using 'Do you have my...? questions and classroom object sets for practicing adjective order. Students in teams of four race to see who can collect their set fastest.
All images are my own creations and were taken from a book I made for teaching English to Japanese kindergarten students.
Please visit my TES Store for other resources for use with literature and history classes at;
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources-shop/kibishipaul
This comic book has been designed to provide a visual setting for the narrative of 'The Tell Tale Heart' that will help the student come to a better understanding of the story line by supplementing the literary devices and symbols that Poe used when writing his famous short story. The language used has been slightly adapted and edited to suit the comic format. It can be printed for easy distribution, displayed as a slide show on a computer or used as an eBook on an iPad or other tablet.
This resource would be useful as part of a lesson on Gothic Horror or a fun activity for Halloween.
26 pages
The product includes;
1. A fourteen page color version of the comic with a short quiz and other activity to develop comprehension of the story in both PDF and e.pub.
2. The same fourteen page comic in black and white for easy printing. (There are two BW versions. The Lo Res version has no background which makes it easier to print)
3. A five page worksheet that has a vocab work section and three writing prompts for different media comparative writing, character analysis and making a news report.
4. A two page student answer sheet including the vocabulary sheet and comic question page answers.
5. Five pages of teacher notes containing suggestions on the use of the comic with students, along with web links to other useful resources.
Other similar products for reading classes can be found at my store here;
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources-shop/kibishipaul
Other Edgar Allan Poe resources in my store;
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-the-raven-by-edgar-allen-poe-comic-book-11121052
My aim in designing this comic book is to create a visual setting for the narrative of 'The Raven' that will help the student come to a better understanding of the story line by supplementing the literary devices and symbols that Poe used when writing his famous poem. It can be printed for easy distribution, displayed as a slide show on a computer or used on an e.book reader, iPad or other tablet.
This is a useful resource for classes studying the Gothic Horror genre. It also makes a great addition to classes during the Halloween season!
49 pages
This product includes;
1. A twenty one page color version of the comic with an explanation of the story and hints on how to use it. There are PDF and EPUB versions for use on computers or tablets.
2. The same twenty one page comic in black and white for easy printing. (There are two BW versions. Version 2 has no background which makes it easier to print)
3. A two page work sheet that can be used by students to record new words and expressions, make notes on their understanding of each stanza, and write an analysis based on their studies.
4. Five pages of teacher notes containing suggestions on the use of the comic with students, along with web links to other useful resources.
You can find my other resources, including more comic books and multi-media resources here;
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources-shop/kibishipaul
Other Edgar Allan Poe resources in my store;
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-tell-tale-heart-by-edgar-allan-poe-comic-book-11123649
Animated video lesson. Every year on November 5th, Britain celebrates the event known as 'Bonfire Night' or sometimes 'Guy Fawkes Night' with fireworks and bonfires all over the country. This short, humorous video tells the history behind the event. The story follows the plot by a group of Catholics to assassinate the first Stuart king of England, James 1, by using gunpowder in an attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament.
13 pages
This lesson contains.
1. An SD version of the movie and links to an online and downloadable HD version. The movie is Quicktime. Please make sure you have this software before downloading.
2. A six page pdf worksheet for students providing questions on the video, vocabulary exercises, historical background reading and associated quizzes.
3. A seven page teacher manual containing answers to the quizzes.
This animated video was made by kibishipaul (Paul Carr).
You can find my other resources, including more comic books and multi-media resources here;
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources-shop/kibishipaul
Other video and comic book history resources in my store;
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ww1-life-in-the-trenches-comic-book-11155177
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/shackleton-and-endurance-a-multi-media-introduction-11185501
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/women-s-suffrage-comic-book-11081943
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/halloween-history-graphic-reader-and-video-11733233
(This resource was updated on Sept 30 2015. There are now two new black and white versions for easier printing)
This is a seven page comic book version of the scene from the Frankenstein classic where the monster is brought to life. The language has been edited to appeal to learners of ESL/EFL or it can be used as an introduction to younger readers of the Mary Shelley classic.
The zip file contains four versions of the comic. A PDF file color, and black and white version for printing, an ePUB version and a version with with empty text boxes for writing practice. This means it can be viewed on various platforms including computers, e.book readers and tablets. It can also be printed out in full color or black and white.
This is a free version so I would greatly appreciate any feedback or advice you can give as to the usefulness of the product.
There are further comics in this Frankenstein series and other English and History subjects which will be paid for versions. Please follow me if you are interested in these.
Check out some of my other resources here;
Captain Walton’s Letters
Victor’s Story
The Monster’s Story
Frankenstein Comic Book Collect - Parts 1-3
A thirteen page comic book to introduce the early history of the Women's suffrage movement. It outlines the differences between the 'Suffragist' and 'Suffragette' movements as well as the major events that influenced the suffrage movement at that time.
35 pages
Contents;
1. A thirteen page PDF color version of the comic with a comprehension quiz at the end.
2. The same thirteen page PDF comic in black and white for easy printing.
3. An ePub version for teacher's use on an e.book reader, iPad or other tablet.
4. A student print that has a section for dictionary work and practice.
5. A student answer print for the comic quiz and dictionary tasks.
6. Two writing prompts to extend the lesson.
7. A teacher's notes print that provides directions on using the comic .
All prints are in PDF format.
You can find my other resources, including more comic books and multi-media resources here;
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources-shop/kibishipaul