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Fun Simile Activities Bundle
Transform your simile teaching with this money-saving bundle combining my popular Simile Matching Cards and Quiz-Trade Simile Cards.
Progress from recognition to creation with hundreds of illustrated cards that support differentiated learning. Start with visual matching activities, build understanding through clear explanations, and advance to independent simile creation through active learning. Save $ on these complementary resources!
Simile Flashcards: Quiz-Quiz-Trade Activity
Get Moving with Similes: Active Learning Cards
Enliven your English lessons with this dynamic set of simile cards, perfect for active learning and speaking activities. This comprehensive resource uses the Quiz-Trade approach to develop pupils’ understanding and creative use of figurative language through movement and peer interaction.
Contents:
Set 1: Illustrated Simile Cards (70 double-sided cards)
Front: Vibrant illustrated similes
Reverse: Concise explanations detailing both the literal meanings and, for similes with dual meanings, the idiomatic interpretations.
Set 2: Creative Writing Simile Prompts (70 single-sided cards)
Illustrated writing prompts (such as “as strong as,” “as boring as,” “as fun as”)
Designed for independent simile creation
Supports creative thinking and literacy development
Ideal For:
Key Stage 2 and 3 English
Literacy intervention groups
EAL pupils
Whole-class active learning
Creative writing warm-ups
This hands-on resource transforms simile learning into an active, engaging experience as pupils move about the classroom, exchanging cards and crafting their own similes. The two-tiered approach supports differentiated learning - starting with complete similes before progressing to independent creation - perfect for meeting National Curriculum requirements while keeping pupils active and engaged as they develop from understanding existing similes to confidently creating their own descriptive comparisons.
For additional simile practice, check out my Simile Matching Cards resource
Simile Matching Activity Vocab Cards
Simile Matching Cards: Enliven Your English Lessons!
Are your pupils as puzzled as a hedgehog in a balloon factory when it comes to similes? Illuminate their understanding like a lighthouse on a foggy night with my engaging “Simile Matching Cards” resource!
What’s Included:
66 illustrated similes
6 A4 pages, each with 11 similes
Two common simile structures:
“As [something] as a”
“Like a”
Visually Appealing:
Each sentence card features key words illustrated in an engineered text style, making them stand out like a toucan in a penguin colony! This unique design helps emerging readers and EAL learners grasp concepts as easily as a duck takes to water.
Perfect for:
Key Stage 2 English
Early Key Stage 3 English (Year 7)
Supporting EAL learners
Literacy intervention groups
Benefits:
Develops creative writing skills
Enhances vocabulary and reading comprehension
Supports visual learners and kinesthetic learning styles
Makes learning as enjoyable as a day at the seaside!
Don’t let similes puzzle your pupils like a jigsaw with missing pieces. With these Simile Matching Cards, they’ll be as comfortable with figurative language as a bird in flight.
Check out my Similes Quiz-Quiz-Trade Fun Flashcards
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British Patron Saints Bundle
British Patron Saints Bundle: Four Reading Comprehension Biographies
Saint George: England’s Patron Saint
Saint Patrick: Ireland’s Patron Saint (+ Bonus St. Patrick’s Day)
Saint Andrew: Scotland’s Patron Saint
Saint David: Wales’ Patron Saint
Explore the fascinating lives of all four British Isles patron saints with this comprehensive bundle. Each saint’s resource includes two differentiated reading levels (suitable for Years 3-9), making them perfect for mixed-ability teaching. Every biography comes with matching comprehension activities, worksheets, and puzzles, ideal for English, History, and RE lessons throughout the year.
Each resource includes:
Two illustrated biography versions (Lower KS2 and Upper KS2/KS3)
Differentiated comprehension questions and activities
Vocabulary-building exercises and puzzles
Complete mark schemes
Celebrate these important cultural figures with ready-to-use resources for:
St George’s Day (23rd April)
St Patrick’s Day (17th March)
St Andrew’s Day (30th November)
St David’s Day (1st March)
Saint Patrick Day Biography Reading
Discover the Extraordinary Life of Saint Patrick: Ireland’s Beloved Patron Saint through this comprehensive reading comprehension package. This extensive resource features two differentiated levels of biographical text that bring to life the captivating story of Saint Patrick, from his dramatic kidnapping as a youth to becoming the most celebrated figure in Irish Christianity.
These engaging readings chronicle Patrick’s remarkable journey: his early years in Britain, his six years of slavery in Ireland, his daring escape, and his courageous return as a missionary. Pupils will explore themes of forgiveness, perseverance, and transformative faith while learning about the man behind the legendary 17th March celebration.
This resource includes two richly illustrated versions of The Life of Saint Patrick biography, complete with fascinating miracle stories, a detailed timeline, and historical context. The package contains:
A lower-level version suitable for Key Stage 2 (Years 4-6)
An upper-level version with enhanced historical detail for Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9)
Comprehensive assessment materials include:
3 levels of SAT-style multiple-choice quizzes
4 levels of mixed-format written assessments (featuring multiple choice, true/false, vocabulary matching, chronological ordering, and short answer questions)
2 levels of biography summary cloze activities
2 levels of true or false quizzes
2 differentiated vocabulary-building crossword puzzles
Complete answer keys for all activities
All worksheets are thoughtfully differentiated to support mixed-ability learning.
Perfect for teaching about St Patrick’s Day (17th March), Christian saints, or Irish history and culture. This resource helps pupils understand the historical significance behind the global celebration of St Patrick’s Day while developing critical reading and analytical skills. Suitable for Years 3-9 across English, History, and Religious Education curricula.
Complete Your Patron Saints Collection!
Explore the lives of all four British Isles patron saints with these differentiated reading comprehension packages:
Saint George: England’s Patron Saint - Reading Comprehension & Activities
Saint David: Wales’ Patron Saint - Reading Comprehension & Activities
Saint Andrew: Scotland’s Patron Saint - Reading Comprehension & Activities
Each package includes two reading levels, comprehensive activities, and engaging puzzles - perfect for cross-curricular studies and RE throughout the year!
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Verb Tense Games | Past Tense Cards
EAL Past Tense Verb Memory Games: Classroom & Everyday Essential Verbs
Master English Verbs Through Fun Memory Games!
What’s Included:
72 Classroom & School-Related Verbs
108 Essential Everyday Verbs
3 Game Variations for each verb set
Game Versions:
Simple Present Match (match identical verb cards)
Present-Past Match (match present to past tense)
Complete Verb Forms (match V1, V2, V3 - base form, past tense, and past participle. Example: write, wrote, written)
Perfect for EAL Learning!
Each card features clear illustrations paired with the verb text, making learning intuitive and engaging. These memory games build confidence and fluency while reinforcing verb tenses through active play.
How to Play:
Shuffle and lay out the cards face-down
Players take turns flipping two cards
Find matching pairs (identical illustrations with corresponding verb forms)
Player with the most pairs wins!
Game Details:
Players: 2-5 students (ideal for small groups)
Duration: 20-30 minutes per game
Cards per Game: 48 cards (24 pairs) - Create hundreds of unique game combinations from the ≈170 provided verbs (72 classroom verbs + 108 everyday verbs)!
Printing Tip: Print on thin card stock for durability. Decorative card back patterns are included to prevent see-through and create a professional finish.
Extended Learning Activities:
Create sentences using the verbs in different tenses
Use illustrations as conversation starters
Practice talking about the illustrations using adjectives, adverbs, and prepositions
Mix and match verb sets for endless combinations!
Perfect for EAL learners, tutoring sessions, and language learning centers. Watch your students’ confidence grow as they master essential English verbs through play!
Complete your verb teaching toolkit with:
EAL Newcomer: Essential Verbs & Verb Tenses
Irregular Verbs V1,V2,V3
Verb Mats
EAL Newcomer - Interactive ESL Activity
Dinosaurs Non-Chronological Reports
Dinosaur-Themed Non-Chronological Reports: WAGOLL Examples
Bring prehistoric wonders to life in your Year 2, 3 or 4 classroom with my comprehensive set of ‘What a Good One Looks Like’ (WAGOLL) Non-Chronological Reports (NCRs). Perfect for dinosaur information text studies, these resources make teaching and learning about reports, dinosaurs and paleontology both exciting and accessible.
10 Texts included:
7 engaging NCRs Dinosaur themes:
Triceratops
Stegosaurus
Diplodocus
Argentinasaurus (2 difficulty levels)
Ankylosaurus
Paleontologists (2 difficulty levels)
Types of Fossils: Body Fossils and Trace Fossils (2 difficulty levels)
Key Features:
Formal tone and 3rd person writing style
Introductory paragraph for each topic
Well-structured paragraphs, each focusing on a different aspect
Clear sub-headings for easy navigation
Vibrant pictures to illustrate each subject
Eye-catching fact boxes to spark curiosity
Technical vocabulary highlighted with a comprehensive glossary
Single-sided A4 format for easy printing and text annotation
Benefits:
Tailored for Year 3: Clear, accessible language perfect for years 2, 3, 4 and EAL learners
Versatile learning tools: Ideal for reading comprehension, writing models, and science lessons
Differentiated content: Multiple difficulty levels for Argentinasaurus, Paleontologists, and Fossil types
Supports key literacy skills: Enhances vocabulary, improves non-fiction writing, and boosts subject knowledge
Inspire your students’ passion for prehistoric life and scientific discovery with these meticulously crafted Non-Chronological Reports. Download now and watch your classroom roar with excitement!
Looking for more great value, high quality dinosaur resources for primary school? Check out these dinsaour resources:
Dinosaur Vocabulary Posters
Dinosaur Research Research Lesson
Dinosaur Research Game Cards
Simple and Compound Sentences
Simple and Compound Sentences Task Cards
This engaging set of task cards helps students differentiate between simple, compound, and incomplete sentences. Designed for Year 3 learners, including EAL students, the cards feature clear vocabulary and illustrations to support understanding and maintain interest. Examples of “not a sentence” are included to reinforce key grammar concepts like capital letters, punctuation, subjects, and verbs.
Perfect for classroom practice, this resource includes two recording sheets: one for tasks 1-20 and another for 21-40, making it ideal for extending learning or for fast finishers. Students simply read each numbered card and record their answer (A, B, or C) on the corresponding sheet.
This set is an excellent tool for promoting grammar awareness and sentence classification skills in young learners.
Countable Uncountable Nouns Activities
Enhance your students’ understanding of grammar with this comprehensive set of Task Cards, Sorting Cards, and Worksheets designed to teach:
Countable and Uncountable Nouns,
Quantifiers (How Much/How Many),
and
Determiners (a, an, some, any).
What’s Included:
60 Task Cards for Countable and Uncountable Nouns
60 Task Cards for Quantifier Questions (How Much or How Many)
60 Task Cards for Determiners (a, an, some, any)
Sorting Cards for categorizing nouns as Countable or Uncountable
27 Differentiated Worksheets (A4 and A5 versions)
Differentiated
3 Levels of Difficulty: Tailored to different skill levels - Easier, Mild, and Tricky - ensuring all learners are challenged appropriately.
Engaging: Students can select the correct answer on each task card and record their responses on the provided answer sheets, making this activity perfect for individual practice, small group collaboration, or even homework assignments.
Sorting Cards:
Perfect for Sorting: Includes cards for categorizing nouns as Countable or Uncountable.
Versatile Use: These cards are not only great for sorting activities but can also be used for display purposes, enriching your classroom environment.
Differentiated Worksheets:
Comes with matching worksheets where learners can color or circle their answers- perfect for reinforcing concepts in class or at home.
With 180 task cards in total, differentiated activities, versatile sorting cards, and comprehensive worksheets, this set offers extensive practice for varied levels of learners.
An organised ZIP file with folders and clear file names is also included in the download.
St Andrew: Scotland's Saint Reading
Learn all about Saint Andrew: Scotland’s Patron Saint with this comprehensive set of reading worksheets. This extensive resource includes two levels of informational text telling the compelling narrative of Saint Andrew’s life, a story closely linked to Scottish history and culture, celebrated on St Andrew’s Day throughout Scotland and by Scottish communities worldwide.
These reading worksheets recount the life of St Andrew, from his humble beginnings as a fisherman in Galilee to his role as Jesus’ first apostle, his travels spreading Christianity, his martyrdom, and the legends surrounding how he became Scotland’s patron saint. The tale explores themes of faith, devotion, sacrifice, and the power of unwavering commitment.
This resource includes two double-sided, illustrated retellings of The Life of Saint Andrew biography, with an informative St Andrew’s Day fact box and St Andrew timeline, and supporting worksheets. The download offers two versions of the text:
A lower-level version appropriate for Years 4-6
An upper-level version with more details, aimed at Years 7-10
The Life of Saint Andrew is a crucial story in Scottish Christian tradition, demonstrating kindness, bravery, and the impact of living a life dedicated to faith and service. This legend led to St Andrew becoming the patron saint of Scotland, showing how a devoted life can inspire generations and shape national identity.
A variety of engaging comprehension activities reinforce key details and higher-order thinking skills:
2 levels of multiple-choice quizzes
3 levels of traditional written response
2 levels of fun mixed style quizzes (multiple choice, true or false, cloze, vocabulary linking, event sequencing, and written response)
2 Levels of St Andrew’s Biography cloze summary activity
4 versions of vocabulary-building crossword puzzles (i.e. 2 at each level)
Answer sheets for all activities
All supporting worksheets are differentiated to accommodate different learning levels.
Exploring this captivating legend develops cultural literacy about St Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland, and the ethical principles that underpin Scottish Christian traditions of devotion and sacrifice. Ideal for Years 4-10 across English, History, and Religious Education curricula.
This resource is perfect for teaching about St Andrew’s Day (30th November), Christian Saints, or for units on Scottish history and culture.
Also available:
Saint George: England’s Patron Saint Reading Worksheets
Saint David: Wales’ Saint Reading Comprehension
Saint David: Wales' Saint Reading
Learn all about Saint David: Wales’ Patron Saint with this comprehensive set of reading worksheets. This extensive resource includes two levels of informational text telling the compelling narrative of Saint David’s life, a story closely linked to Welsh history and culture, celebrated on St David’s Day throughout Wales and by Welsh communities worldwide.
These reading worksheets recount the life of St David, from his miraculous birth in Wales to his role as a monk, his founding of monasteries, his appointment as Archbishop of Wales, and the legends surrounding his life. The tale explores themes of faith, simplicity, dedication, and the power of gentle leadership.
This resource includes a double-sided, illustrated retelling of the story, with an informative St David’s Day fact box and St David timeline, and fourteen supporting worksheets. The download offers two versions of the text:
A lower-level version appropriate for Years 3-5 (ages 7-10)
An upper-level version with more details, aimed at Years 6-8 (ages 10-13)
The Life of Saint David is a crucial story in Welsh Christian tradition, demonstrating piety, devotion, and the impact of living a life dedicated to faith and service. This legend led to St David becoming the patron saint of Wales, showing how a gentle and devoted life can inspire generations.
A variety of engaging comprehension activities reinforce key details and higher-order thinking skills:
2 levels of multiple-choice quizzes
2 levels of traditional written response
2 levels of fun mixed style quizzes (multiple choice, true or false, cloze, vocabulary linking, event sequencing, and written response)
2 Levels Story and St David’s Day cloze summary activity
4 versions of vocabulary-building crossword puzzles (i.e. 2 at each level)
Also includes an additional version of the lower text without a timeline fact box and with an additional supplementary illustration
Answer sheets for all activities
All supporting worksheets are differentiated two ways (lower and higher) to accommodate different learning levels.
Exploring this captivating legend develops cultural literacy about St David, the patron saint of Wales, and the ethical principles that underpin Welsh Christian traditions of simplicity and devotion. Ideal for Years 3-8 across English, History, and Religious Education curricula.
Also available:
Saint George: England’s Patron Saint Reading Worksheets
Saint Andrew: Scotland’s Patron Saint Worksheets
St. George's Day Reading Worksheets
Immerse your students in one of the most captivating legends of Christian history!
The Legend of Saint George is a powerful narrative closely linked to the origins of St. George’s Day, celebrated in England and other countries. This story recounts the life of St. George, from his birth in Cappadocia to his brave deeds as a Roman soldier, his unwavering faith, and his legendary battle with a fearsome dragon. The tale explores themes of courage, faith, selflessness, and standing up for one’s beliefs.
This resource includes a double-sided, illustrated retelling of the story, with an informative St. George’s Day fact box and numerous supporting worksheets. The download includes two versions of the text:
A lower-level version appropriate for years 4-5
An upper-level version with more details, aimed at years 6-8
The Legend of Saint George is a crucial story in Christian tradition, demonstrating bravery, faith, and the power of standing up for one’s beliefs. This legend led to St. George becoming the patron saint of England and other countries, showing how courage and kindness can inspire generations.
A variety of engaging comprehension activities reinforce key details and higher-order thinking skills:
2 levels of multiple-choice, SAT-style quizzes
2 levels of traditional written response
2 levels of mixed style (multiple choice, true or false, cloze, vocabulary linking, event sequencing, and written response)
2 Levels Story and St. George’s Day cloze summary activity
4 versions of vocabulary-building crossword puzzles (i.e. 2 at each level)
Also includes ink-saving version of each reading text
Answer sheets for all activities
All supporting worksheets are differentiated two ways (lower and higher) to accommodate different learning levels.
Exploring this captivating legend develops cultural literacy about St. George, the patron saint of England, and the ethical principles that underpin Christian traditions of bravery and faith. Ideal for years4 - 8 ELA, social studies, and religious studies curricula.
Also available:
Saint David: Wales’ Patron Saint Reading Worksheets
Saint Andrew: Scotland’s Patron Saint Reading Comprehension
Harvest Festival Reading Worksheets
This comprehensive resource offers a thoughtfully researched information text about Harvest Festival, accompanied by 8 differentiated, engaging supporting worksheets, including crosswords and multiple choice quiz.
The download includes:
Two Differentiated information texts about the Harvest Festival
➼ Two levels of text: a lower level ideal for years 4 and 5, and a higher level with more ambitious vocabulary and a few extra details for years 6 and 7
The carefully researched Harvest Festival information text covers key aspects including:
The history and significance of harvest festivals in Britain
Ancient harvest celebrations and mythology
Traditional harvest customs like Lammas Day and Harvest Home
Folklore and traditions such as corn dollies and the Harvest of the Sea
Modern church-based harvest festivals and their practices
The American Thanksgiving holiday and its origins
Global harvest celebrations, including examples from Europe, Australia, China, and Africa
The importance of these festivals in honoring agricultural traditions and promoting environmental stewardship
Engage your students with diverse activities catering to different learning styles and abilities:
• 39 Question SAT-style Multiple-Choice Quiz
• 4 Versions of Written Response Sheets:
➼ 2 Classic style single-sided 5-question sheets (2 difficulty levels)
➼ 2 Mixed question type sheets (2 difficulty levels) including written response, multiple choice, vocabulary matching, cloze, and true/false questions
• 2 Themed Crossword Puzzles
• True or False Question Sheet (41 questions)
• Answer Keys for all activities
This resource provides a thorough introduction to the Harvest Festival, its practices, and its profound significance in British culture, promoting cultural awareness and understanding of agricultural traditions.
Unravel the rich history of the Harvest Festival and ignite curiosity in your classroom! Perfect for years 4-7.
The fascinating text and fun activities will engage your students and help them appreciate the importance of harvest celebrations.
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Yom Kippur Lessons Bundle
Yom Kippur Bundle: The Golden Calf Story & Yom Kippur Information Text
Deepen your students’ understanding of Yom Kippur with this comprehensive bundle, combining two essential resources:
The Sin of the Golden Calf: Illustrated story with worksheets exploring this pivotal event’s connection to Yom Kippur’s origins.
Yom Kippur Information Text: In-depth guide covering significance, practices, and rituals, with diverse activities.
Features:
Illustrated storytelling and informative text
Multiple-choice quizzes, written responses, and crossword puzzles
Differentiated worksheets for various learning levels
Answer keys for all activities
Ideal for grades 5-11, this bundle provides a thorough exploration of Yom Kippur’s historical context, observances, and cultural importance. Perfect for ELA, social studies, and Jewish studies curricula.
Engage your students with this comprehensive package, promoting cultural literacy and interfaith understanding through the most sacred day in the Jewish calendar.
Yom Kippur Story: Sin of the Golden Calf
Immerse your students in one of the most powerful and important stories in Jewish history!
The Sin of the Golden Calf is a pivotal narrative in the Torah, closely linked to the origins of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. This story recounts how the Israelites, waiting for Moses to return from Mount Sinai, lost faith and created a golden calf to worship. When Moses descended with the Ten Commandments and witnessed this idolatry, he shattered the tablets in anger. This transgression led to a period of repentance and ultimately, God’s forgiveness.
The narrative explores themes of faith, temptation, repentance, and divine mercy. It serves as a foundational story for understanding the significance of Yom Kippur in Jewish tradition and practice.
This resource includes a double-sided, illustrated retelling of the story, with an informative Yom Kippur fact box and numerous supporting worksheets.
The Sin of the Golden Calf is a crucial event in Jewish history, recounted in the Hebrew Bible as a testament to human fallibility, the power of repentance, and God’s capacity for forgiveness. This incident led to the establishment of Yom Kippur, demonstrating how even grave mistakes can be overcome through sincere atonement.
A variety of engaging comprehension activities reinforce key details and higher-order thinking skills:
2 levels of multiple-choice, SAT-style quizzes
4 levels of written response worksheets:
2 levels of traditional written response
2 levels of mixed style (multiple choice, true or false, cloze, vocabulary linking, event sequencing, and written response)
Story and Yom Kippur cloze summary activity
3 versions of vocabulary-building crossword puzzles
Answer sheets for all activities
Exploring this pivotal narrative develops cultural literacy about the origins of Yom Kippur and the ethical principles that underpin Jewish traditions of repentance and forgiveness. Ideal for years 5-10 across ELA, social studies, and Jewish studies curricula.
Also see:
Yom Kippur Information Text
Moses & Exodus of Egypt
Moses & The Burning Bush
Moses in the Bulrushes
Joseph and His Brothers
Queen Esther’s Story of Purim
Story of Creation
Story of Hanukkah
Judaism Information Text
David and Goliath
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EAL Newcomer: Essential Verbs & Verb Tenses
Engage EAL newcomer learners with this interactive, fun, social-based vocabulary activity.
“Ask Around: Essential Verbs” is designed to make learning English enjoyable and effective for EAL students. This activity encourages children to walk around the classroom, engaging with their peers by asking and answering essential, repetitive questions. This method incorporates key grammar and vocabulary building, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.
Key Features:
Interactive Learning: Children interact with classmates, asking and answering questions to build social and academic vocabulary.
Balanced Development: Combines social English and academic classroom English for accelerated learning, as research shows EAL social English develops faster.
Comprehensive Grammar Coverage: Each set of verb sheets covers essential verb tenses in both asking and answering formats:
Simple present tense third person singular (What does he do? He verbs or +es)
Simple present tense with the modal verb can (What can she do? She can verb)
Present continuous tense (+ing form) (What is he doing? She is verb+ing)
Simple future tense using auxiliary will (What will she do tomorrow? Tomorrow, she will verb)
Simple past tense (What did he do yesterday? Yesterday, he verb+ed)
Present perfect tense 1st & 2nd person with auxiliary have/h (Have you ever verb? Yes, I have verb)
Identifying and articulating V1 (base form), V2 (simple past), and V3 (past participle)
Blank version with just clipart for additional questions or usage
Matching flashcards
Progressive Levels:
6 sets of question sheets, each with 15 verbs and 9 different verb tense practice versions.
Labeled and Unlabeled Versions: Each sheet comes in both labeled (with words) and unlabeled versions for learners to either write themselves or try to remember without reading.
Flashcards Included: Includes 100 matching flashcards for both direct teaching and various flashcard games, perfect for EAL specialist teachers, class teachers, or classroom assistants.
Versatile Usage: Ideal for primary school level grammar lessons in the Kagan “Find Someone Who” format.
Why Choose “Ask Around: Essential Verbs”?
This resource seamlessly integrates essential verb practice with social English, creating a dynamic learning environment. By focusing on verbs and progressing through levels, students gain a solid foundation in English while enjoying the process. Additionally, this activity helps new EAL children make friends and feel a sense of belonging. Once familiar with the format, EAL learners can engage independently, allowing others to continue their grade-level work. Perfect for EAL specialists, classroom teachers, and assistants, this versatile tool supports EAL students effectively.
Also see
EAL Newcomer Classroom Nouns and Verbs
And phonics vocabulary workbook
Proper Nouns: Sorting Cards & Worksheets
Master proper nouns with this hands-on resource!
This engaging pack includes:
• 4 A4 pages of sorting cards (96 cards in total) for sorting common vs. proper nouns like mountain/Mount Everest, holiday/Christmas, language/English
• 2 contrasting example illustrated posters of common and proper nouns
• 3 double-sided worksheets (2 higher, 1 lower level) for reinforcement
Give your students fun practice identifying and using proper nouns correctly through interactive sorting activities and targeted worksheets. Also makes a great classroom display.
Perfect for whole class, small group, or independent work!
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Jewish Stories Bundle
Explore the Foundational Narratives and Wisdom of Judaism
This meticulously researched and thoughtfully written bundle immerses students in 8 formative Jewish stories: The Story of Creation, Moses & Exodus from Egypt, The Jewish Story of David and Goliath, Moses in the Bulrushes, Joseph & His Brothers, Queen Esther’s Story of Purim, The Story of Hanukkah, and Moses & The Burning Bush.
Also included is an invaluable informational text introducing the history, beliefs, and traditions of Judaism. PLUS an information text about Yom Kippur
Each resource is accompanied by a wealth of comprehension activities to reinforce understanding:
Differentiated written response worksheets with diverse question types
Multiple-choice story quizzes
Cloze-style story summary worksheets
True/false comprehension checks
Engaging crossword puzzles
Answer keys
Develop cultural literacy and nurture ethical thinking as students delve into these seminal Jewish texts exploring timeless concepts like faith, courage, wisdom, and humanity’s sacred responsibilities.
An outstanding value download! This premium 9-resource bundle provides ready-to-use, rigorously vetted materials for ELA, social studies, and Jewish studies curricula. Guide your students through Judaism’s defining moments and cardinal wisdoms with this comprehensive collection.
Check out my Buddhist Stories and Sikhism Stories
David and Goliath Reading
The timeless story of David and Goliath imparts powerful lessons about courage, faith, and perseverance for all children. In this beautifully illustrated resource, a young shepherd boy named David boldly confronts the mighty Philistine warrior Goliath, embodying unwavering trust in God despite overwhelming odds. His improbable triumph demonstrates that inner strength can overcome even the most daunting adversities.
This culturally and religiously significant tale holds immense importance in Jewish tradition. The informative fact box explores King David’s enduring legacy - revered as a wise ruler over a unified Israel, esteemed scholar, prolific composer of the Psalms, and vital ancestor from whose royal lineage the long-awaited Messiah will arise to usher peace and redemption for humanity.
A variety of engaging reading comprehension activities reinforce key details and higher-order thinking skills:
39-question multiple-choice quiz
Summary cloze passage with word bank
17 written response questions, with a variety of engaging question types, for higher middle school learners
17 written response questions, with a variety of engaging question types, for upper elementary learners
Answer sheets for all activities
Utilize this versatile resource as a Jewish religious education lesson or reading comprehension exercise across curricula. Students will gain meaningful insights into this pivotal biblical narrative while developing crucial literacy skills.
Moses & Exodus of Egypt
Moses & The Burning Bush
Moses in the Bulrushes
Joseph and His Brothers
Queen Esther’s Story of Purim
Story of Creation
Story of Hanukkah
Judaism Information Text
Great Plague London Reading Activites
Discover the Devastating Impact of the Great Plague of 1665
Transport your students back in time to the harrowing year of 1665, when a deadly outbreak of plague ravaged the city of London. This engaging and meticulously researched resource brings to life the chilling account of the Great Plague, offering a rich tapestry of historical details, heart-wrenching tales, and enduring lessons.
As the plague spread through the overcrowded streets and alleyways, carried by flea-infested rats, Londoners found themselves in a desperate battle against the invisible yet lethal enemy. From the initial dismissal of the outbreak to the implementation of strict quarantine measures and the mass burial of victims in “plague pits,” your students will witness the unfolding horror and the resilience of a city pushed to the brink.
The aftermath of the Great Plague, though catastrophic, laid bare the harsh realities of poverty, lack of medical knowledge, and the vulnerability of densely populated urban centers. Students will explore the societal impacts, the ineffective remedies attempted, and the enduring legacy of this devastating event on public health and urban planning.
Through this captivating historical recounting, your students will not only gain a deep understanding of a pivotal moment in London’s history but also develop invaluable insights into themes of human resilience, the consequences of ignorance, and the transformative power of adversity.
Differentiated activities reinforce comprehension:
• 3 levels of SAT-style multiple-choice quizzes
Lower level: 2 pages
Middle level: 2 pages
Higher level: 3 pages
• 2 levels of written response sheets with a variety of engaging question types
• 1 classic style 13 question double-sided written response (13 traditional paragraph answers)
• Event sequencing activity with true/false questions
• Cloze summary activity
• 2 levels of Great Plague of London crossword puzzles
Lower level
Higher level
• Answer keys provided for all activities
Perfect for grades 6-11 across ELA, social studies, and history classrooms.
Let your students catch the contagious plague of historical curiosity with this immersive look at the Great Plague that swept through London.