A compact review of story genres and story template organized for quick referencing. This Includes: Vocabulary Overview Story Genres Story Template Assessment Rubrics Teachers can use these handouts as ready reference material to remind the learners about the scaffolds required for alternate ending story, thereby helping them to enhance their 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 compact review of Parts of Speech for quick referencing is perfect for teaching Word Classes – Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, Verbs, Adverbs, Prepositions, Conjunctions and Interjections. 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: 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. This download includes: SN 1: Vocabulary Overview SN 2: List of parts of speech with their definitions, types and examples SN 3: List of word classes and their types – Part 1-2 SN 4: Parts of Speech 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

Join us in this detailed tutorial as we dive deep into the rules of subject-verb agreement to enhance your English grammar skills. Whether you’re a student looking to refine your writing, or a teacher seeking effective teaching strategies, this video is your go-to resource for understanding how to match subjects and verbs correctly. We’ll cover everything from basic principles to more complex scenarios, including compound subjects, indefinite pronouns, collective nouns, special cases and tricky exceptions. In this video, you will learn: The foundational rules of subject-verb agreement: Understand how singular and plural subjects align with their verbs. How to handle compound subjects linked by ‘and’, ‘or’, or ‘nor’. The correct verb forms to use with indefinite pronouns, whether singular, plural or context-dependent. Guidelines for using collective nouns in sentences to reflect collective or individual actions. Navigating through special cases such as titles of works, sums of money, and expressions involving quantities. Practical tips for avoiding common mistakes in subject-verb agreement. This video provides clear examples for each rule and engages you with interactive quizzes to test your knowledge as you learn.

Dive into the essentials of noun-pronoun agreement with this detailed tutorial. This lesson, ideal for both educators and students, breaks down the critical grammatical rules that ensure clarity and coherence in both written and spoken English. Learn how to match pronouns with their antecedents in terms of number and gender, understand the use of singular and plural forms, and discover how to avoid ambiguity in your sentences. Whether dealing with masculine, feminine or neuter nouns, this guide will help you navigate the complexities of English grammar with ease. Perfect your skills in effective communication by mastering these fundamental concepts.

This compact review of rhetorical sound devices for quick referencing is perfect for teaching Rhetorical Sound Devices – Alliteration, Assonance, Consonance, Sibilance, Onomatopoeia, Repetition, Rhyme and Meter. These no prep scaffolding notes would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. You and your students will love this information that is well planned for student engagement. After reading this information students will be able to: Match the terms associated with rhetorical sound devices with their meanings. Identify the words that exemplify the rhetorical sound devices in the text. Form rhetoric statements to go with the graphics that exemplify the rhetorical sound devices. Interpret the rhetorical sound devices used in the text and explain the author’s purpose in using them. Identify the impact of the use of rhetorical sound devices in the given text. Analyse the given text to interpret the rhetorical sound devices used in them. This Download Includes: SN 1: Vocabulary Overview SN 2: Literary Sound Devices SN 3: Alliterations and its Variations SN 4: Rhetorical Sound Devices SN 5: Rhyme Types SN 6: Sound Devices Rubrics 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 is a comprehensive video tutorial on the use and avoidance of double negatives in Standard English, designed both for self-study by students and as a resource for educators in the classroom. This tutorial provides a detailed exploration of double negatives, ensuring clear understanding and correct usage in formal writing and speech. What You Will Learn: Definition and Basics: Gain a clear understanding of what double negatives are and why they are typically avoided in Standard English. Examples and Corrections: Through specific examples, learn how double negatives can lead to confusion and misinterpretation, and discover how to correctly rephrase them into standard forms. Standard English Conventions: Explore the conventions associated with no negatives, single negatives, and double negatives in Standard English. Learn how to structure sentences to convey clear and precise meanings. Practical Application: Apply the knowledge through interactive exercises and real-life scenarios that help reinforce the learning and ensure you can adeptly avoid common pitfalls associated with double negatives. Resource for Educators: Teachers will find guidelines and tips on how to effectively teach the concept of double negatives to students, including classroom activities and discussion prompts. Why This Matters: Mastering the use of double negatives is crucial for anyone looking to enhance their communication skills in English, ensuring clarity and professionalism in formal contexts. This tutorial is designed to help learners avoid common errors and improve their overall command of English grammar. Suitable For: High school and college students looking to improve their grammar and writing skills. ESL learners at intermediate and advanced levels. Teachers and educators seeking resources for grammar instruction. Watch the video to demystify the rules of double negatives in Standard English and enhance your linguistic competence in both academic and professional environments. Whether you’re studying on your own or seeking effective teaching tools, this video tutorial is your gateway to mastering this essential aspect of English grammar.

Brain-based learning refers to teaching methods, lesson designs, and school programs that are based on the latest scientific research about how the brain learns, including such factors as cognitive development—how students learn differently as they age, grow, and mature socially, emotionally, and cognitively. This is a new paradigm which establishes connections between brain function and educational practice. In a nutshell, brain-based education says, “Everything we do uses our brain.” This resource includes: 1. Definition of Brain Based Learning 2. BBL Basics, Principles, and Strategies 3. Practical School Applications 4. Resources for Implementation

Job-Based Learning is usually taken to mean learning the job-specific skills and knowledge by doing the job. The learning happens in real time and may be indistinguishable from the performance of the work to which it is intended to contribute. This Resource Covers: 1. Meaning of JBL 2. JBL Synonyms 3. CAREERS Acronym 4. JBL Benefits 5. JBL Myths 6. JBL Types 7. JBL Resources

A memory-based learning system is an extended memory management system that decomposes the input space either statically or dynamically into subregions for the purpose of storing and retrieving functional information. Memory-Based Learning (MBL) is a simple function approximation method whose roots go back at least to 1910. Training a memory based learner is an almost trivial operation: just store each data point in memory (or a database). Making a prediction about the output that will result from some input attributes based on the data is done by looking for similar points in memory, fitting a local model to those points, and then making a prediction based on the model. This Resource Covers: 1. Meaning of MBL 2. Memory Types 3. MBL Synonyms 4. MBL Components 5. MBL Systems 6. MBL Process 7. MBL Advantages 8. MBL Resources

Data based decision making or data-driven decision making refers to educator’s ongoing process of collecting and analyzing different types of data, including demographic, student achievement test, satisfaction, and process data to guide decisions towards an improvement of an educational process. This Resource Includes: 1. Meaning of Data-Based Learning 2. Using Data to Guide Instruction and Improve Student Learning 3. Types of Data used in Education 4. Sources of Data 5. 5 Innovative Tools for Data-Based Teaching 6. Data-Based Learning: Right Opportunities for the Desired Outcome 7. Resources to Implement DBL

A freebie on Shakespearean tragic-comedy, “The Winter’s Tale”. This resource includes: Transcript Summary Story Summary Plot Summary Transcript of the Play-script 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

Unlock the secrets of crafting sophisticated sentences with ease! In this tutorial, we delve deep into the anatomy of complex sentences, exploring the interplay between independent and dependent clauses. Learn how to identify these clauses and master the art of punctuating complex sentences correctly. With practical examples and clear explanations, you’ll grasp the nuances of subordinating conjunctions and punctuation rules. Elevate your writing skills and enhance your communication prowess today! Watch now to become a pro at constructing complex sentences effortlessly.

For educators: This instructional video provides a comprehensive overview of compound sentences, focusing on their structure, punctuation rules and conjunction usage. Through clear explanations and examples, teachers can guide students in understanding how to form compound sentences using coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) and proper punctuation. It also includes practice exercises to reinforce learning. For students: This video thoroughly explains compound sentences, helping students understand how to construct them effectively. Learn about independent clauses, coordinating conjunctions and punctuation rules to join clauses seamlessly. Practice exercises with solutions are provided to enhance their understanding and application of compound sentence structure.

This is a video on mastering future-tense verb forms! In this video, we delve deep into the intricacies of future simple, future continuous, future perfect and future perfect continuous verb forms. This video breaks down the structure and usage of each form, providing clear examples and practical conjugation exercises for learners of all levels. From understanding when to use ‘will’, ‘will be’, ‘will have’ and ‘will have been’ to grasping the nuances of verb conjugation for different subjects and numbers, this video is your ultimate guide to confidently navigating past tense verbs. Whether you’re an educator seeking effective teaching resources or a student aiming to improve your English language skills, this video offers valuable insights and actionable tips.

This is a video on mastering past-tense verb forms! In this video, we delve deep into the intricacies of past simple, past continuous, past perfect and past perfect continuous verb forms. This video breaks down the structure and usage of each form, providing clear examples and practical conjugation exercises for learners of all levels. From understanding when to use ‘was’, ‘were’, ‘had’ and ‘had been’ to grasping the nuances of verb conjugation for different subjects and numbers, this video is your ultimate guide to confidently navigating past tense verbs. Whether you’re an educator seeking effective teaching resources or a student aiming to improve your English language skills, this video offers valuable insights and actionable tips.

This video is on mastering present-tense verb forms! It delves deep into the intricacies of present simple, present continuous, present perfect and present perfect continuous verb forms. It breaks down the structure and usage of each form, providing clear examples and practical conjugation exercises for learners of all levels. From understanding when to use ‘am’, ‘are’, ‘is’, ‘have’ and ‘has’ to grasping the nuances of verb conjugation for different subjects and numbers, this video is your ultimate guide to confidently navigating present tense verbs. Whether you’re an educator seeking effective teaching resources or a student aiming to improve your English language skills, this video offers valuable insights and actionable tips.

Unlock the keys to linguistic precision with our latest video! Join us as we delve into the essential differences between phrases, clauses and sentences. Discover how a phrase is a building block of language, lacking a subject or verb, while a clause adds depth with its subject-verb duo yet falls short of completeness. Finally, explore how a sentence elevates communication by combining subject, verb and a coherent thought. Perfect for educators and learners alike, this video is your guide to mastering the nuances of language structure.

A compact review of prepositions of time organized for quick referencing. This Includes: Vocabulary Overview Preposition Rules Time Prepositions Usage of Time Prepositions 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 compact review of prepositions of place or movement organized for quick referencing. This Includes: Vocabulary Overview Preposition Rules Place Prepositions Illustrated Place Prepositions Usage of Place Prepositions 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

This compact review of Sensory Imagery for quick referencing is perfect for teaching Auditory, Visual, Olfactory, Gustatory and Tactile Imagery. 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 going through this information students will be able to: Identify the correct definition of imagery types – visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory and tactile. Examine word-pictures used as imagery in a given text. Show examples of writing that allow readers to visualise, hear, touch, taste or smell in their imagination. Interpret word-images sensory imagery creates in a text and explain the author’s purpose in using it. Evaluate author’s use of imagery to create word images in a text. Use sensory imagery to create vivid descriptions and word images in writing. This download includes: SN 1: Imagery Types SN 2: Sensory Imagery Images SN 3: Sensory Imagery Examples SN 4: Sensory Imagery Rubrics SN 5: Sensory Imagery Vocabulary 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