An engaging lesson for Remembrance Day, or Veteran's Day. Thirteen page comic book style text to introduce the history of trench warfare during World War 1. Great resource for use with teens. It outlines why and how the trenches were constructed and what life was like for the soldiers who used them during such horrific battles as the Somme and Passchendaele. It also includes some unusual facts about trench life and a page of memorable quotes from characters who lived through the war. 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. 35 pages Contents; 1. A thirteen page PDF color version of the comic with a comprehension quiz 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 thirteen page PDF comic in black and white for easy printing. 3. An ePub version for teacher's use on a tablet. 4. A student print that has a section for dictionary work and an exercise for practicing some of the more difficult words in the comic. 5. A student answer print for the comic quiz and dictionary tasks. 6. Two writing prompts to extend the lesson. The first is a creative exercise to write a news report from the front line of any historical battle. The second is an essay question to use memorable quotes from World War 1 to illustrate the student's thoughts and feelings about war. 7. A teacher's notes print that provides directions on using the comic and useful links to sites about World War 1 and trench warfare. All prints are in PDF format. Other short comics in this history series can be found at the link below: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/kibishipaul Other video and comic book history resources in my store; https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/guy-fawkes-and-bonfire-night-video-lesson-11082341 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

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

Some great resources at a bargain price for Halloween. This contains three of my Gothic Horror products combined together as a pack at a 40% discount to buying them individually. There are two sets of picture prompts, and my introduction to Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven' in comic book form These materials come with PDF student and teacher prints and include reading and writing exercises along with quizzes and answer sheets. Included are; The Raven Comic Book Picture Prompts - Horror and Mystery Stories Picture Prompts - Fantasy Mystery and Horror Stories All of the products here can still be obtained individually by going to my TES store at;

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 premier versions. Please follow me if you are interested in these.

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. 63 pages 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 Another resource for students to use inference and critical thinking skills can be found here; https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/murder-mystery-video-based-interactive-detective-story-resource-11248257

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

This is a new product I am developing. A series of short animated movies with attached learning materials providing an introduction to classic literature. The first of these is Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. The movie is five minutes long and contains the story of the genesis of the book and one key scene from the story. I will follow up with more of these if enough interest is shown. 18 pages and video The full lesson contains; 1. A short full color comic of the scene where the monster is brought to life that can be used for writing exercises. 2. A task sheet (pdf) for the movie containing several types of listening and word quizzes about the events leading up to the writing of the book by Mary Shelley. This comes with script and teacher's answer sheet. 3. A full SD (640:480) version of the movie for use on computer, iPad/iPod. Be aware that the movie format is Quicktime. All materials created 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 other gothic horror and 19th century literature and poetry resources from my store; https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/frankenstein-comic-book-collection-parts-1-3-11141133 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-the-raven-by-edgar-allen-poe-comic-book-11121052 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-tell-tale-heart-by-edgar-allan-poe-comic-book-11123649 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gothic-horror-elements-a-multimedia-introduction-11140064 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/classic-literature-villains-textual-evidence-activities-11128566 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-snow-witch-a-japanese-tale-of-yuki-onna-11169478

(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