This worksheet should be used as a practice learning tool after teaching how to analyze a poem, the purpose of figurative language, and be able to locate and explain the function of rhetorical devices. Students should understand paradox, anaphora, antithesis, euphemism ( advanced level), POV, purpose and audience. Learning strands:  Analysing Texts 1.6 analyse texts in terms of the information, ideas, issues, or themes they explore, examining how various aspects of the texts contribute to the presentation or development of these elements (e.g., determine whether repeated sounds, words, or phrases in a poem reinforce its theme; determine how a story might change if it were narrated by one of the other characters in the story; determine how altering the punctuation could affect the message of an advertisement)  Elements of Style 2.3 identify several different elements of style in texts and explain how they help communicate meaning and enhance the effectiveness of the text (e.g., evocative language may be used to create a particular mood in a novel; incongruous words and phrases may be used to create a humorous effect in a short story; a repeated phrase in a song lyric helps to emphasize the theme; the use of words with several connotations can add extra levels of meaning in a poem; alliteration in a magazine or online advertising slogan can help make readers remember the slogan – and the product) Teacher prompt: “What is the effect or mood created by this passage? What words contribute to that effect? Would the effect be enhanced or diminished if different words were used?”

Intro: Group activity to begin understanding the difficulty of "arranged" marriages, and how compatibility, faith, and family support are all necessary in order to make relationships work. In Act 1 Scene 2 & 3 of Romeo & Juliet, we see the arrangement of Paris and Juliet’s possible marriage. We then learn that Juliet refuses to marry Paris and decides she wants to choose love for herself. The battle of the Boys….. Come up with the Perfect proposal for both a modern day Paris and.....

This Study Sheet summarizes the story of Abraham and retells important people, places, events, relationships and guides students into the next chapters of the Bible. This is a great summary/review for beginner Bible learners. Adapted for high school students. Bonus; Mesopotamia map and brief explanation.

This customizable template is adaptable for secondary students. This is a great way to get your students to write original content in class,and monitor their writing before taking it home to type and format in MLA style. These are some topics I have used successfully and this instructional handout is a great reminder tool. Customizable outline.

This study sheet reviews and simplifies the story of Exodus in the Bible. It clearly retells important people, events, relationships and guides students into the next book of the Bible; in a chronological and easy to understand summary. This is great resource for first year Bible learners in high school.