This PowerPoint Presentation is perfect for teaching how to write a formal letter. 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 activities, your students will be able to: Identify the structure and features of a formal letter. Identify the author’s technique in a formal letter. Plan a formal letter based on the given format. Write the first draft of a formal letter. Peer evaluate a formal letter with constructive feedback. Integrate the peer feedback and write a final draft.

Aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy and Common Core Standards for Writing, this resource provides a comprehensive guide to mastering evaluative speech writing. It covers a range of objectives and success criteria across multiple cognitive domains, ensuring a holistic approach to skill development. Objectives: The resource sets clear objectives, guiding students to recall key concepts, comprehend explicit and implicit meanings, apply their understanding, analyze speeches, evaluate ideas, and finally, create original evaluative speeches. These objectives align with the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum requirements, fostering a well-rounded skill set. Scaffolders: Offering a scaffolded approach, this resource serves as a supportive framework, helping students navigate the complexities of evaluative speech writing. It acts as a valuable tool for mastering the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum requirements, promoting a step-by-step understanding.

Embark on a journey to master the Cambridge IGCSE writing curriculum with this comprehensive guide tailored for students. This resource provides a scaffolded approach to skillfully navigate the intricacies of writing a magazine report, aligning seamlessly with Bloom’s Taxonomy and Common Core Standards for Writing. It encompasses a spectrum of objectives and success criteria spanning Remembering, Understanding, Applying, Analysing, Evaluating, and Creating, ensuring a holistic learning experience. Objectives: This writing guide sets clear objectives, guiding students through each cognitive domain. From recalling and identifying key information to synthesising original, engaging, and coherent newspaper reports, the resource covers a range of skills. Students will comprehend implicit meanings, analyse facts and opinions, and evaluate the effectiveness of ideas, all contributing to the creation of well-rounded and well-supported newspaper reports. Scaffolders: Facilitating the learning process, the resource incorporates effective scaffolders. A focused writing prompt ensures attention to the report’s content, while a structured sentence frame guides students in organising their thoughts and ensuring a logical report structure.

Venture into a guided journey of sensory imagery comprehension with this scaffolded approach. This resource is designed to assist students in understanding and utilising sensory imagery across visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory and tactile domains. Aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy and Common Core Standards for Reading Literature, it spans various objectives and success criteria across cognitive domains, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. Objectives: This resource covers a spectrum of objectives aimed at enhancing students’ engagement with sensory imagery. From identifying sensory elements in texts to creating original descriptive passages, students will deepen their understanding of how sensory imagery influences meaning and tone. The objectives also include analysing, evaluating and critiquing the use of sensory imagery in different texts, fostering a holistic approach to literary exploration.

A compact review of debating skills for quick referencing. This resource includes: Vocabulary Overview Debate Format for a Classroom How to Conduct a Debate Assessment 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 unit plan with 3 sessions on poetry comprehension – The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost. After completing this unit students will be able to: Analyse the poem to make a critical appreciation (session 1). Identify the poetic devices and explain how they are used in the poem (session 2). Annotate the lines of the poem with reference to context (session 3). Lesson Preview: Poem and Summary (Scaffold Notes 1) Poet, Introduction, and Setting (Scaffold Notes 2) SESSION 1: POETRY ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL APPRECIATION Discussion: Poetry Forms (Scaffold Notes 3) Poetry Structures (Scaffold Notes 4) Poetry Analysis Guide (Scaffold Notes 5) Poetry Analysis Template (Scaffold Notes 6) Collaborative Group Tasks: Pair-Share - Paraphrasing the poem to its literal meaning (Exercise 1) Ask-Write - Inferring the character of the speaker (Exercise 2) Write-Advance – Critical appreciation of the poem (Exercise 3) Assessment - Poetry Analysis Rubrics (Scaffold Notes 7) Differentiated Tasks - Planning to write poems (Exercise 4) Plenary – Answering poetry elements questions (Exercise 5) SESSION 2: POETIC DEVICES IN POETRY AND THEIR USAGE Discussion: Comparison Devices (Scaffold Notes 8) Sound Devices (Scaffold Notes 9) Figures of Speech (Scaffold Notes 10) Poetic Devices Prompts (Scaffold Notes 11) Collaborative Group Tasks: Pair-Share – Meaning of expressions used in the poem (Exercise 6) Ask-Write - Identification of poetic devices (Exercise 7) Write-Advance - Explanation of the poetic devices (Exercise 8) Assessment - Poetic Devices in Poetry Rubrics (Scaffold Notes 12) Differentiated Tasks - Creating poems (Exercise 9) Plenary – Answering poetic devices questions (Exercise 10) SESSION 3: POETRY ANNOTATION AND REFERENCE TO CONTEXT Discussion: Annotation Guide (Scaffold Notes 13) Annotation Template and Prompt (Scaffold Notes 14) Explanation Prompts for Figures of Speech (Scaffold Notes 15) Collaborative Group Tasks: Pair-Share - Summarizing the meaning (Exercise 11) Ask-Write - Identification of annotation elements (Exercise 12) Write-Advance - Annotating the lines of the poem (Exercise 13) Assessment - Annotation Rubrics (Scaffold Notes 16) Differentiated Tasks - Presenting answers in poem form (Exercise 14) Plenary - Answering multiple choice questions (Exercise 15) Home Learning: Comprehension Questions (Exercise 16) Online Quizzes - 4 Online Comprehension Passages - 4 Common Core Standards - ELA.LITERACY.RL.6-8.1-4 Skills - 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

“Unlocking the Art of Magazine Article Writing” is the ultimate PowerPoint Presentation designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to excel in crafting engaging and impactful magazine articles. This resource follows Bloom’s Taxonomy and aligns with the Common Core Standards for ELA-Literacy in Writing. It provides a step-by-step approach to becoming a proficient magazine article writer, covering various key aspects.

“Mastering the Art of Newspaper Reporting” is a comprehensive PowerPoint Presentation designed to help students of all levels grasp the fundamentals of newspaper report composition. From the building blocks to the advanced techniques, this resource provides a structured learning experience for all. This resource provides a holistic learning experience, offering reading and writing rubrics for marking, passages for planning and writing newspaper reports, and opportunities for self-checking answers. By the end of “Mastering the Art of Newspaper Reporting,” students will be well-equipped to craft engaging, informative and professional newspaper reports.

These Worksheets with Answer Key are perfect for teaching Definite and Indefinite Articles – ‘A’, ‘An’ and ‘The’. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons. Your students will love these challenging exercises that are well-designed for student engagement. This download includes: EXERCISE 1: Match the terms (1-6) with their meaning (A-F). EXERCISE 2: Answer the following questions. List the uses (2 uses) of the articles ‘a’ and ‘an’ used before nouns singular in number. List the uses (5 uses) of the article ‘the’ used before nouns singular or plural in number. Describe the exceptions (2 exceptions) connected with the articles ‘a’ and ‘an’. EXERCISE 3: Identify the words from the examples that show the uses of indefinite articles. EXERCISE 4: Identify the words from the examples that show the uses of definite article. EXERCISE 5: Identify the words from the examples that show the uses of no article. EXERCISE 6: Identify the articles, definite (the), indefinite (a and an) and no article (Ø), as used for countable and uncountable nouns. EXERCISE 7: Add the indefinite articles (a or an) to determine each of these words. EXERCISE 8: Use a noun to name each picture. Think of an indefinite article to go before the noun. EXERCISE 9: Fill in the blanks with correct articles (a, an and the) or zero article (Ø). EXERCISE 10: Insert either ‘a’ or ‘an’ in each space so that the sentences make sense. EXERCISE 11: Complete the following sentences using either definite or indefinite articles. EXERCISE 12: Choose the correct articles to determine the nouns or adjectives. EXERCISE 13: Identify the usage of definite and indefinite articles in given sentences. EXERCISE 14: Identify the usage of definite article in the given sentences. EXERCISE 15: Identify the given sentences that are correct or incorrect in the use of an article or no article. EXERCISE 16: Write a sentence about each picture and include ‘a,’ ‘an’ and ‘the’. EXERCISE 17: Attempt any one of the activities to demonstrate your mastery in using articles in writing. EXERCISE 18: Fill in the blanks with suitable articles. EXERCISE 19: Choose a correct article in each sentence. EXERCISE 20: State the usage of the definite articles in the sentences. EXERCISE 21: Use indefinite articles - a or an to fill in the blanks. EXERCISE 22: Circle the indefinite articles and underline the definite article. EXERCISE 23: Circle the indefinite articles and underline the definite article used in the six little stories. EXERCISE 24: Identify the articles used in the 14 hilarious laws.

This Unit Lesson is perfect for teaching Imperative Verbs or Bossy Verbs. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons. Your students will love these challenging exercises that are well-designed for student engagement. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: To recall the meaning of terms associated with imperative verbs. To describe and explain the forms and uses of imperative verbs. To use the forms and uses of imperative verbs. To draw links between verbs in general and imperative verbs. To justify the right use of imperative verbs. To produce sentences using imperative verbs. After attempting these activities your students will be able to: Distinguish between verbs in general and imperative verbs. Classify imperatives as affirmative and negative. Form and use verbs in the imperative both affirmatively and negatively. Use a wide range of imperative verbs to clarify relationships between ideas. Identify the errors to ensure the correct use of imperative verbs. Use imperative verbs to sequence instructions.

This PowerPoint Presentation is perfect for teaching how to write an Information Text - Compare-Contrast. 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 activities, your students will be able to: Determine the organisational methods used when comparing and contrasting. Identify the clue or signal words used when comparing and contrasting. Identify the similarities and differences in the given compare-contrast texts. Plan and write the first draft of compare-contrast text on given topics. Peer evaluate a compare-contrast text with constructive feedback. Integrate the peer feedback and write a final draft of compare-contrast text. Teachers can use this resource to teach students to use compare and contrast as information text in writing, thereby helping them to enhance their reading, vocabulary, language, and writing skills. Here are some other possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment

This Unit Lesson Plan is perfect for teaching Adjective Order – Number, Opinion, Size, Age, Shape, Colour, Origin, Material, Purpose. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons. Your students will love these challenging exercises that are well-designed for student engagement. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: To recognise and recall categories of adjectives. To describe and explain rules for placing adjectives in order. To use rules of placing adjectives in order. To draw links between attributes of adjectives. To justify the right use of adjectives in order. To produce descriptions placing adjectives in order. After attempting these New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based Boom Cards students will be able to: List the attributes (number, opinion, size, age, shape, colour, origin, material, purpose) of adjectives. Identify rules followed for placing adjectives in order to describe a noun. Place adjectives in NOSASCOMP order to modify nouns. Arrange the adjectives in a particular order to emphasise their position and function. Identify the errors to ensure the correct order of adjectives. Use adjectives in NOSASCOMP order to describe nouns.

This compact review of Spelling Tips for quick referencing is perfect for teaching Spelling – Words Ending -able and -ible. These no prep scaffolding notes would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love this information that is well-planned for student engagement. After attempting these New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based activities students will be able to: Add the suffix -ible or -able to make an adjective. Identify the correct spelling of adjectives using the suffix -able or -ible. Spell adjectives that end in suffix -able or -ible. Use the suffix -able or -ible to form adjectives and use verbs as clues to the meaning of adjectives. Exercise error identification to assess the correct use of suffix -able or -ible to form adjectives. Use adjectives that end in suffixes -able and -ible in writing. This download includes: SN 1: Spelling Rules – Words Ending -able SN 2: Spelling Rules – Words Ending -ible SN 3: Pairs of Words with Slightly Different Meanings SN 4: Spelling Rubrics SN 5: List of Words Ending -able SN 6: List of Words Ending -ible 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

This Unit Lesson Plan is perfect for teaching Parts of Speech - Word Classes – Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, Verbs, Adverbs, Prepositions, Conjunctions and Interjections. 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: Identify the correct definition for a range of word classes. Identify the correct word class of words in the context of a sentence. Apply existing knowledge of word classes to complete a sentence. Construct a sentence using vocabulary from a specific word class. Exercise error identification to identify common mistakes made in using parts of speech. Use different word classes to create different meanings in different contexts. 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

These Worksheets are perfect for teaching Narratives - Reading and Writing. 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: List down the language features of a narrative. Write down the language strategies employed in a narrative. Apply my existing knowledge to identify the plot elements of a narrative. Use narrative techniques to plan a sample narrative. Use PQP or TAG technique to evaluate a narrative. Use precise words and phrases to write a well-structured narrative. This download includes: EXERCISE 1: Match the terms (1-7) with their meaning (A-G). EXERCISE 2: Provide one-word, one-phrase or one-sentence narration to the story in the pictures. EXERCISE 3: Identify the sentences that show the features of the given narrative. EXERCISE 4: Read the narrative and use PEE technique to identify the details that suggest the strategies used for narration. EXERCISE 5: Use Freytag’s Pyramid to identify the plot elements of the narrative. EXERCISE 6: Compare the two narratives to identify their point of view and their impact on the reader. EXERCISE 7: Analyse the given narrations to identify author’s techniques. EXERCISE 8: Read the shortest stories with lengthiest meaning and identify the story elements – Part 1-2. EXERCISE 9: Use Freytag’s Pyramid to organise a plan of a sample narration. EXERCISE 10: Use the PQP technique to evaluate the given narrative. EXERCISE 11: Use the TAG technique to evaluate the given narrative. EXERCISE 12: Use narrative structure to write the final draft of a planned narration. EXERCISE 13: Demonstrate your mastery of NARRATIVE WRITING by attempting any one of the given tasks. EXERCISE 14: Read the given short paragraphs. Choose the voice that you think is being used in each paragraph. Remember when writing with voice it can be: funny, serious, mysterious or frightening.

These Google Slides are perfect for teaching Reading Skills through a Narrative Poetry - The Giantess by Carol Ann Duffy. 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: Find the meaning of challenging words and expressions in the poem. Identify the key ideas of the poem. Use textual clues to answer the retrieval and inferential questions. Analyse the poem to find its poetry elements – genre, message, tone, context, perspective, point of view, structure, rhyme scheme, purpose and metre. Evaluate the poet’s use of personification, hyperbole, imagery, repetition, alliteration and onomatopoeia. Write a summary, make a character description, explain the reader impact of figurative language and create a critical appreciation of the poem. This Download Includes: EXERCISE 1 - Interpret and verbalise the pictures of metaphors in the poem. EXERCISE 2 - What do the following expressions mean in the poem? EXERCISE 3 - Read the poem and briefly summarize the meaning of each stanza: EXERCISE 4 - Identify the figures of speech in the poem and say how they are used. EXERCISE 5 - Identify the poetry elements of the poem. EXERCISE 6 - Answer the figurative language questions. EXERCISE 7 - Answer the questions to demonstrate your skill of comprehension (Part 1). EXERCISE 8 - Demonstrate the mastery of comprehension by answering given questions. Follow the rubrics. EXERCISE 9 - Answer the questions to demonstrate your skill of comprehension (Part 2). EXERCISE 10 - Answer the questions to demonstrate your skill of comprehension (Part 3). EXERCISE 11 - Select the best option that answers the question on comprehension (Part 1). EXERCISE 12 - Select the best option that answers the question on comprehension (Part 2). EXERCISE 13 - Select the best option that answers the question on comprehension (Part 3). EXERCISE 14 - Match the giantess tools with the verbs and the household tools they refer to in the poem. EXERCISE 15 - Tabulate the jobs assigned, relationships assured, tools provided, materials used and the payment offered to the seven girls in the poem.