Short and sweet introduction to Passive Voice.

This document contains a book project for “The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe” by Daniel Defoe. The document outlines several chapter summaries that describe Crusoe’s physical and psychological journey, including his initial despair, building shelter, and confronting isolation. It also notes themes of the novel like survival, self-discovery, and the human spirit enduring adversity. Material includes: PowerPoint Presentation of the entire project and all assignments for students Text about the real Robinson Crusoe Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe Key Facts Extracts from THE ADVENTURES OF ROBINSON CRUSOE with comprehension questions and additional tasks ( Chapter I. ‘Wanderlust’ , Chapter III. ‘Shipwrecked”, Chapter IV Forces of Nature’) 5.Robinson Crusoe : The original Survivor - Group Project - students pretend to be on a deserted island and have to learn to survive Who will survive – persuasive speech Peer feedback I’ve also included pictures of what the project looked like in my classroom if (just for an idea).

This is just a short presentation to review Reported Speech questions,commands and requests. It contains grammar rules and famous quotations for exercise. I hope you will find it useful.

As a follow up to our study of different poetic forms and techniques, students now begin to see poetry in the music they listen to every day. This is collaborative presentation in which groups of 5 students select some meaningful issue in the study of poetry and popular lyrics, take a position on that issue, analyze it as if it is a poem and then present an argument to the whole class. My resource consists of PDF document and PowerPoint presentation. I included : Description and instructions Procedure and Tips Structure of presentation Group members - roles Guidelines for good oral presentation List and Examples of Literary Devices Peer and teacher evaluation / evaluation criteria In -class essay (an exmaple)

This material is an abridged text of Max Shulman’s excellent story Love Is a Fallacy. The first part of the lesson consists of reading comprehension and answering questions The second part is dedicated to Language in Use (words and phrases from the text), then a grammar task - reported speech and finally a task for creative writing. I hope you will like it and find it useful. If you like the material, please leave a comment. Thanks

This is weet and cheerful material for your class. It is about Distorted Fairy Tales, but the material is intended for slightly older children. We start the class with an introductory quiz about fairy tales, followed by a task in which we determine the elements of a fairy tales. In the second part, we read and work on the text comparing the two versions of Little Red Riding Hood. At the end, the students write their Twisted Fairy Tale and we hold a class fairy tale writing competition. Peer feedback is included in this material. I hope you will enjoy this cheerful material. I would love to hear your opinion, so please leave a comment. Thanks

Talking about death is always difficult, especially for young people. The aim of this material is to encourage students to think and talk about the topic of death by introducing various sources and different ways people deal with tragic losses. I hope it will be of use to you. My students were more than engaged during the lessons. In the introductory part, students discuss traditions, celebrations, and ceremonies associated with birth, marriage, and death read a short biography of Dylan Thomas listen and fill in the gaps in the text to the poem by Dylan Thomas - Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night answer questions to understand the song compare and Contrast - the poem by Dylan Thomas and song by Tupac Shakur (Me Against The World) TV SHOW - Grey’s Anatomy - discussing a short video in which Dr. Miranda Bailey captures the opinion Dylan Thomas voices in his poem, “Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night.” writing: compare and contrast Dylan Thomas’ “Do not go Gentle into that Good Night”, Tupac’s “Me Against the World” and Grey’s Anatomy episode, recording the similarities and differences. additional activity materials and resources

Your students are going to love deciphering and solving puzzles in this creepy, 360° digital escape room. This activity is designed to work for a laptop, tablet, or smart phone. Students will solve a series of clues based on the story “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe in order to crack the master lock and escape the room. This game entails reading comprehension skills, finding textual evidence, and making inferences. Great for review and reinforcing skills. Promote team building, cooperative learning, and deductive reasoning Included in this download are teacher instructions, student instructions (digital), the master lock graphic organizer, answer keys, and a reflection sheet (optional). NOTE : While using this resource, you must have a wi-fi connection and the ability to access the following sites: Google Forms, Youtube.com, Kuula.co, and JigsawPlanet.com. I cannot fix any issues for you. Before purchasing, please check to ensure you will be able to use these sites. ALL firewall issues that occur are on your end in your school/district restrictions. It is your responsibility to ensure the links will work prior to your purchase.Please check that these websites are not blocked by your district’s filter before purchasing.

In this lesson, secondary students at Level B 1 and above learn about New Year’s resolutions and other New Year traditions by listening to Bob Dylan’s radio show and song  “The Times They Are a -C hangin” Many people around the world make resolutions at the start of a new year. This lesson focuses on New Year’s resolutions and other New Year traditions . The lesson begins with an activity to introduce vocabulary related to common resolutions young people make. Learners then listen to Bob Dylan on the Theme Time Radio Hour talks about the history of the most popular New Year’s Resolution and do a comprehension quiz This is followed by a discussion about Bob Dylan’s song - "The Times They Are a -C hangin’, New Year traditions and learners end the lesson by discussing how much the world depends on changing ourselves (ie. changing our own decisions, actions and resolutions) You can use a student worksheet for this lesson, or a presentation for a no-printing option.

I have done this material as a project. It consists of a short quiz as an introduction to the topic of fairy tales. Then we deal with the terminology and elements of fairy tales and short stories. It is followed by writing a short story as a practice of what has been learned so far. We finish this part of project with class discussion . Second part of the unit is group work. Students will receive a project outline , roles within the group and assessment criteria. I have attached a powerpoint presentation that you just need to show on a projector and pdf document for the group project - Once Upon a Time and Questionably Ever After. *** Last but not least, I included a link to Fairy Tale Escape Room. You can use it as an introduction to the theme or anywhere you see it fits .If you experience any problem with the link or have any further questions regarding this material,feel free to contact me @ rebellious.teach@gmail.com This project lasted approximately 2 weeks but you can adapt it to your needs. I sincerely hope that you and you will like the material and find it useful.

Behind the Song – Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush meets Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë This worksheet explores the literary and thematic connections between Kate Bush’s song “Wuthering Heights” and Emily Brontë’s novel Wuthering Heights. It is structured into several parts, combining literary analysis, comprehension tasks, creative activities, and language-focused exercises. Learning Objectives This worksheet helps students: Understand key themes in both the song and the novel. Analyze the use of literary techniques in different mediums. Develop critical thinking through comparison and interpretation. Explore their creativity through imaginative writing and discussion tasks. This comprehensive and engaging resource deepens students’ appreciation of both texts while honing their literary analysis and creative skills. **Contents of the Worksheet : ** Warm-up Questions Introduces students to key themes such as love, obsession, and emotional conflict. Prompts students to consider their initial impressions of Cathy and Heathcliff’s relationship. Part 2: Literary Analysis of Song Lyrics Includes multiple lyrics from “Wuthering Heights” for analysis. Key topics: Themes of longing, separation, and obsession. Imagery and symbolism (e.g., “cold,” “window”). Emotional tone and its relationship to the novel’s themes. Comparison between Cathy’s perspective in the song and her portrayal in the novel. Part 3: Literary Extracts from the Novel Provides several excerpts from Wuthering Heights for analysis, such as: Catherine’s “I am Heathcliff” speech. Her anguish and declaration, “I cannot live without my soul.” Reflections on love, identity, and destruction. Questions focus on: Characterization of Catherine and Heathcliff. The role of nature as a symbol of their wild love. Themes of longing, obsession, and death. Connections between the novel and song. - Language in Use Task Analyzes literary techniques like metaphor, repetition, tone, and imagery. Encourages students to identify these techniques in both the song and the novel. -** Comprehensive and Comparison Questions** Guides students to compare themes, characters, and emotions in the song and novel. Highlights similarities and differences in how both texts portray Cathy and Heathcliff’s love story. Extension Activities and Creative Task Creative writing prompts, such as reimagining a scene from the novel or writing a new verse inspired by the song. Discussion prompts for deeper exploration of the themes, including the influence of nature and societal expectations. Answer Key Detailed explanations for all questions, covering: Song lyric analysis (themes, tone, symbolism). Literary analysis of novel excerpts (characterization, emotional tone, and symbolism). Comparative insights between the song and novel.