This PPT Short Stories introduction introduces students to what a short story is and the elements each short story has. It can be used as a stand alone lesson or used as a themed unit over a 6 week plan. The complete series will be available as a bundle in the upcoming weeks.

Outline: To use with Oxford International English Book 5 Unit 5 as an extra non-fiction presentation resource. Also an excellent resource to be used as a stand alone lesson.

This worksheet lesson introduces students to characters and characterization. To be used alongside the PPT lesson Short Stories Lesson: Characters. It can be used as a standalone lesson or together with the unit plan “Short Stories” which will be sold as a bundle covering a 6 week unit together with assessment.

Outline: Oxford International English Book 5 Unit 6 : non fiction Joshua Slocum, additional material to be used with said book or as a stand alone resource.

Outline: Oxford International English Book 5 Unit 8. An additional resource to be used alongside the unit or as a stand alone lesson. The lesson discusses the Montgolfier brothers and the hot air balloon.

Outline: Oxford International English Book 5 Unit 6, additional materials or stand alone lesson. Includes famous runners, gender discussions, videos and class question teasers.

This Power Point lesson introduces students to features. Each lesson contains a combination of activities, reflection and or short films to analyze. It can be used as a standalone lesson or together with the unit plan “Short Stories” which will be sold as a bundle covering a 6 week unit together with assessment.

This resource will cover 2 lessons. Students will learn : To understand what an explanation text is To learn key features of an explanation text To research and write their own explanation text