This resource provides free templates for hexagonal thinking activities that can be used in any classroom to help students make meaningful connections, engage in productive discussions and foster critical thinking skills. Hexagonal thinking is a strategy that helps students understand how different concepts are connected to each other. It helps students think critically and analyze different aspects of a certain phenomenon or situation. It can be used in a variety of different subjects to consolidate learning, foster higher level thinking skills and even assess hat they have learned. The resource includes: blank hexagon templates that can be used in any class for virtually any lesson arrow templates for students t indicate the most important connections worksheets for students to explain their thinking This is an open-ended activity. There are no right or wrong answers. The students can come up with any arrangement of hexagons that makes sense to them, as long as they are able to explain their thinking and justify their choices by making logical and meaningful connections. Instructions Print out as many copies of the hexagonal thinking activity sheets as you need (students can work individually, in pairs or in groups Write the terms you want to include on the hexagons and cut out the hexagons Explain to the students that they need to arrange the hexagons in a meaningful manner to show the connections between the terms Showcase some examples of finished hexagon networks to demonstrate what the final product should look like; there are no right or wrong answers, but the connections need to be meaningful and logical Explain to the students that they need to choose three or six (as many as you want) connections which they will explain in more detail Hand out the hexagons, arrows and explanation sheets Monitor as your engaged students lead meaningful discussions, make connections and explain their thinking After they’re finished, you can ask members of each group to present one or two of the connections they chose to explain in more detail As an extension activity, you can ask students to engage in a class-wide discussion about the issue Check out other hexagonal thinking resources: Environment - a hexagonal thinking discussion activity School shootings - a hexagonal thinking discussion activity Jobs and career - hexagonal thinking discussion activity Health and fitness - a hexagonal thinking discussion activity

Welcome to the ultimate icebreaker for your** middle and high school classrooms**! Kickstart the school year with this engaging and interactive Back to School Get-to-Know-You Four Corners Activity. This unique resource is designed to foster connections, encourage interaction, and create a positive classroom environment right from day one. Product Highlights: ** Engaging Icebreaker: **Say goodbye to the traditional “meet and greet” routines. This activity takes the concept of the classic Four Corners game to a whole new level. Students won’t just answer questions – they’ll become active participants in fun, lively discussions. **Inclusive and Lighthearted: **This activity is designed to create a safe and inclusive space for all students. With a blend of lighthearted and thought-provoking questions, students will enjoy sharing their opinions, preferences, and experiences while having a blast. Adaptable for Middle and High School: Whether you teach middle school or high school, the activity is tailored to suit both age groups. The questions are carefully crafted to resonate with a wide range of personalities and interests, ensuring that every student finds their voice. Promotes Communication Skills: As students defend their choices, they’ll develop essential communication and critical thinking skills. This activity is an entertaining way to help your students articulate their thoughts clearly and persuasively. **Easy to Implement: **No need to spend hours preparing complicated materials. Our product includes 20 well-crafted questions with four options each, ready for use. Simply set up your corners and watch your students immerse themselves in the discussions! **Ideal for Back to School: **Whether it’s the beginning of the school year or a mid-semester refresher, this activity is a fantastic way to reenergize your classroom and reestablish connections among students. How to Use: Set up four corners in your classroom. Read out a question and have students move to the corner that matches their choice. Engage in lively discussions as students defend their choices. Enjoy watching your students bond, laugh, and learn more about each other! Add a Spark to Your Classroom: Our “Back to School Get-to-Know-You Four Corners Activity” is more than just an icebreaker – it’s an experience that sets the tone for a positive and interactive school year. By incorporating movement, friendly debates, and self-expression, this activity will leave a lasting impact on your students’ relationships and communication skills.

Understanding the** definitions, examples and effects** of different persuasive techniques can be difficult and confusing. This set of matching cards that can be used for revision and practice is an excellent way to your students build a strong foundation in understanding how different persuasive devices work. The set focuses on the following persuasive techniques (contained in the acronym A RIPE FOREST): alliteration anecdote rhetorical questions imperative personal pronouns exaggeration/hyperbole facts opinions repetition emotive language statistics triplets/list of three The set consists of: 12 technique cards 12 definition cards 36 example cards (three for each technique) 27 effects cards (some effects can apply to several different techniques) This resource works extremely well with my persuasive language techniques presentation. I suggest you teach the techniques using the presentation first, and then have students revise using this matching cards set.

‘Would you rather’ questions are a great way to get your middle and high school students talking on the first day of school. This back to school icebreaker resource is an excellent** getting-to-know-you activity** that helps your students engage in relaxed and stimulating conversations about exciting and though-provoking topics. The questions are designed to be appealing to teenagers and to get them thinking about different possibilities and choices. They are created to enable students to** think critically, explain their thinking in writing and discuss different opinions with their classmates.** The combination of simple and more insightful topics enables students to think deeply and provide meaningful arguments for their opinions, while at the same time feeling relaxed and at ease. This helps you create** a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment**, while simultaneously **setting the standard of academic rigor and critical thinking **from the very beginning of the year. The resource includes: 28 question cards reflection task cards for students to explain their choices Thank you for choosing this product!

Do you teach upper intermediate or advanced ESL students who need help with more precise, high-level words for describing personality traits? Look no further, this resource has everything you need in a clear, easy-to-understand format. The resource consists of a presentation and the accompanying worksheet set. PRESENTATION The presentation contains 24 slides with more than 30 advanced adjectives for describing personality traits. The slides provide: the keyword a clear, easy-to-understand definition of the adjective two example sentences In addition to slides that define the terms, there are also special slides that focus on common mistakes, related words, synonyms or antonyms. WORKSHEET PACK The worksheet pack includes: 2 sets of worksheets /a beautiful colorful one and a practical, printer-friendly black-and-white one/ the answer key Adjectives included in the resource: orderly, meticulous, conscientious, dependable, sensible, detached, considerate, determined, steadfast, empathetic, sympathetic, compassionate, observant, reticent, gregarious, ingenious, straightforward, tactful, versatile, assertive, resourceful, matter-of-fact, down-to-earth (+sociable, outgoing, extroverted, genial, affable, withdrawn, reserved, introverted, bashful, timid, sensitive, dedicated, committed, resolute) These resources go great with my bundle for describing appearance!

If you need a practice activity for describing how people look with high-quality images that can be described using a wide range of vocabulary, look no further. This guessing game will keep the whole class engaged and active. The game can be used to practice appearance vocabulary (including facial features, build, hair color and styles, jewelry, accessories, clothes) at any level, as well as simple grammar (Present Simple and Present Continuous). The students can practice statements, questions, negatives and short answers. Guessing (twenty questions) game instructions: Ask for a volunteer Show the first slide with the pictures The volunteer chooses one of the pictures on the slide without telling other students which picture he/she chose Students ask yes/no questions to figure out which picture the volunteer chose (e.g. Is it a man or a woman? Does he have a beard? Does he have a mustache? Is he wearing glasses? Is he wearing a blue T-shirt) The student who correctly guesses the picture gets to be the one who chooses the next picture. After a few rounds, change the slide and repeat the procedure with the next slide. Students need to actively listen to each other to reach the aim of the game. They practice listening and speaking skills, grammar and vocabulary, all at once! It’s suitable for older children, teenagers and adults. It can be used with any level, and the level of complexity of vocabulary will depend on you and your students. The game can be played as a whole class or in pairs or groups. No prep needed! The presentation includes more than 80 high-quality images of people from all around the world. The pictures have been carefully chosen to include people from different walks of life and different cultures. They can be used to promote inclusivity and diversity, and you can develop valuable discussions around identity and the dangers of stereotyping. Some ideas for extension activities: After several students have taken their turn picking out one of the photos from a slide, before moving onto the next slide, you could have a short discussion about the people in the photos. For example, you could ask students whose style they like the most, who they identify the most with, who they would like to meet, what kinds of obstacles (or perks) people in the photos encounter due to their appearance… For homework, students can be asked to write descriptions of one person from each slide. You can ask students to write a diary entry from the daily routine of a person in the photo or have them make a social media profile for the person based on the photo. You or the students can easily find the blank templates for fake (educational) social media accounts online. You can ask the students to present the profiles in the next class. If you purchase the game and your students enjoy it, please leave a review and follow my store. Find me on YouTube: youtube.com/englilearn

This hexagonal thinking activity will help your students engage in meaningful discussions and think deeply about the events, themes and motifs of Orwell’s Animal Farm. Through this activity, students will make connections between themes such as oppression, language and power, propaganda, revolution and totalitarianism. They will gain a better understanding of the book and analyze the relationships between different aspects of society Orwell portrayed. Hexagonal thinking is a strategy that helps students understand how different concepts are connected to each other. It helps students think critically and analyze different aspects of a certain phenomenon or situation. It can be used in a variety of different subjects to consolidate learning, foster higher level thinking skills and even assess what they have learned. The resource includes: hexagon cut-outs with terms from the book instructions reflection worksheets arrow cut-outs for indicating important relationship between terms free templates for other hexagonal thinking activities This is an open-ended activity. There are no right or wrong answers. The students can come up with any arrangement of hexagons that makes sense to them, as long as they are able to explain their thinking and justify their choices by making logical and meaningful connections. Instructions Print out as many copies of the hexagonal thinking activity sheets as you need (students can work individually, in pairs or in groups) Cut out the hexagons Explain to the students that they need to arrange the hexagons in a meaningful manner to show the connections between the terms Showcase some examples of finished hexagon networks to demonstrate what the final product should look like; there are no right or wrong answers, but the connections need to be meaningful and logical Explain to the students that they need to choose three or six (as many as you want) connections which they will explain in more detail Hand out the hexagons, arrows and explanation sheets Monitor as your engaged students lead meaningful discussions, make connections and explain their thinking After they’re finished, you can ask members of each group to present one or two of the connections they chose to explain in more detail As an extension activity, you can ask students to engage in a class-wide discussion about the issue

This hexagonal thinking activity will help your students engage in meaningful discussions and think deeply about health and fitness. Hexagonal thinking is a strategy that helps students understand how different concepts are connected to each other. It helps students think critically and analyze different aspects of a certain phenomenon or situation. It can be used in a variety of different subjects to consolidate learning, foster higher level thinking skills and even assess what they have learned. The resource includes: hexagon cut-outs with terms related to health and fitness instructions reflection worksheets arrow cut-outs for indicating important relationship between terms free templates for other hexagonal thinking activities This is an open-ended activity. There are no right or wrong answers. The students can come up with any arrangement of hexagons that makes sense to them, as long as they are able to explain their thinking and justify their choices by making logical and meaningful connections. Instructions Print out as many copies of the hexagonal thinking activity sheets as you need (students can work individually, in pairs or in groups) Cut out the hexagons Explain to the students that they need to arrange the hexagons in a meaningful manner to show the connections between the terms Showcase some examples of finished hexagon networks to demonstrate what the final product should look like; there are no right or wrong answers, but the connections need to be meaningful and logical Explain to the students that they need to choose three or six (as many as you want) connections which they will explain in more detail Hand out the hexagons, arrows and explanation sheets Monitor as your engaged students lead meaningful discussions, make connections and explain their thinking After they’re finished, you can ask members of each group to present one or two of the connections they chose to explain in more detail As an extension activity, you can ask students to engage in a class-wide discussion about the issue

How many times have you seen your students using the same commonly confused words wrongly? It can be so frustrating seeing them struggle with the same problem again and again. This resource, consisting of a well-structured presentation and engaging worksheets, helps your students finally understand the differences between tricky word pairs such as effect/affect, lie/lay and accept/except. Key Features: **Presentation Power: The 50-slide presentation focuses on 10 commonly confused word pairs. It provides the spelling, part of speech, definition and examples of each word. The words are explained in pairs, enabling students to compare and contrast the words in each pair. This is followed by further examples that help students use the words in real-life contexts. **Interactive Worksheets: ** Our worksheets encourage active learning and practice. Each word pair is explored through different exercises, allowing your students to apply their newfound knowledge and reinforce their understanding. From fill-in-the-blanks to creative sentence creation, these worksheets cater to diverse learning styles and abilities. They follow the presentation closely and can be used later as useful reference material for further practice and revision. **Versatile Usage: ** Whether you’re an ELA or ESL educator, this resource is adaptable to both settings. Its comprehensive approach ensures that students of varying language proficiency levels can benefit from a stronger grasp of commonly confused words. Word pairs included in this resource: lay/lie, lose/loose, compliment/complement, advice/advise, stationary/stationery, allude/elude, accept/except, further/farther, affect/effect, and principle/principal.

These beautiful posters help your students finally understand the differences between tricky commonly confused word pairs such as effect/affect, lie/lay and accept/except. Key Features: The posters focus on 10 commonly confused word pairs. Each poster provides the spelling, part of speech, definition and examples of each word. The words are explained in pairs, enabling students to compare and contrast the words in each pair. Versatile Usage: Whether you’re an ELA or ESL educator, this resource is adaptable to both settings. Its comprehensive approach ensures that students of varying language proficiency levels can benefit from a stronger grasp of commonly confused words. Word pairs included in this resource: lay/lie, lose/loose, compliment/complement, advice/advise, stationary/stationery, allude/elude, accept/except, further/farther, affect/effect, and principle/principal.

This hexagonal thinking activity will help your students engage in meaningful discussions and think deeply about the main aspects of environment and environmental protection. Hexagonal thinking is a strategy that helps students understand how different concepts are connected to each other. It helps students think critically and analyze different aspects of a certain phenomenon or situation. It can be used in a variety of different subjects to consolidate learning, foster higher level thinking skills and even assess what they have learned. The resource includes: hexagon cut-outs with terms related to the environment instructions reflection worksheets arrow cut-outs for indicating important relationship between terms free templates for other hexagonal thinking activities This is an open-ended activity. There are no right or wrong answers. The students can come up with any arrangement of hexagons that makes sense to them, as long as they are able to explain their thinking and justify their choices by making logical and meaningful connections. Instructions Print out as many copies of the hexagonal thinking activity sheets as you need (students can work individually, in pairs or in groups) Cut out the hexagons Explain to the students that they need to arrange the hexagons in a meaningful manner to show the connections between the terms Showcase some examples of finished hexagon networks to demonstrate what the final product should look like; there are no right or wrong answers, but the connections need to be meaningful and logical Explain to the students that they need to choose three or six (as many as you want) connections which they will explain in more detail Hand out the hexagons, arrows and explanation sheets Monitor as your engaged students lead meaningful discussions, make connections and explain their thinking After they’re finished, you can ask members of each group to present one or two of the connections they chose to explain in more detail As an extension activity, you can ask students to engage in a class-wide discussion about the issue

If your upper-intermediate or advanced ESL students are struggling to find the right words to describe their feelings and precisely express their emotions in speaking and writing, this presentation is just what you need! With more than 40 words and definitions, this resource will help your students take their vocabulary to the next level. Rather than using simple and general words which bear little meaning (sad, angry, happy, surprised), students will learn how to express themselves with precision. The words are divided into different categories, depending on the feeling they express. But it doesn’t stop there! To practice using the words in real-life conversations, all words are accompanied with varied and engaging conversation questions. These discussion starters will get your students talking and using the target vocabulary, as well as other words related to emotions.

This stations activity pack helps students analyze the literary and rhetorical devices in one of the greatest speeches Frederick Douglass’, his 4th July speech. In this engaging activity, students collaborate to analyze the use of different persuasive devices and figures of speech in five extracts from Douglass’ speech. In this collaborative environment, they are able to work together to do a rigorous in-depth analysis of some of the most prominent parts of the speech, examining how Douglass addressed his audience and modified his tone to persuade his readers that slavery is an abhorrent practice. Included in this activity pack are: A short presentation about Frederick Douglass and his 4th July speech Five passages of Frederick Douglass’ 4h July speech in color OR in black-and-white for easy printing Five full-color worksheets to accompany the passages OR five black-and white task cards Station numbers (in color OR black and white) Teacher instructions Student instructions Detailed answer keys for all worksheets/task cards The materials are all ready to go, just print and you’re off to class!

This lesson, which includes both print and digital versions, is a no-prep activity for analyzing persuasive letters. In the lesson, students analyze how writers adapt their letters to their target audience and how they use persuasive appeals (ethos, pathos and logos) and techniques (anecdote, alliteration, rhetorical questions, imperatives, personal pronouns, exaggeration, facts, opinions, repetition, emotive language, statistics, triplets). The lesson includes: an original persuasive letter a set of worksheets for analyzing appealing to target audience, use of persuasive appeals and use of persuasive techniques (print and digital versions) teacher instructions detailed answer keys (print and digital versions)

These persuasive language posters are just what your English classroom needs! In addition to being a beautiful addition to your classroom décor, they help students review the twelve most important persuasive techniques. Each poster includes the definition of the technique, several examples (from everyday speech and literature) and the possible effects the use of the technique has on the reader (how it helps persuade the reader). The posters are an excellent visual reminder that helps students review and revise the key elements of persuasive writing. Included: Alliteration Anecdotes Rhetorical questions Imperatives Personal pronouns Exaggeration Facts Opinions Repetition Emotive language Statistics Triplets If you like these posters, check out this great game for revising these persuasive techniques. Thank you for downloading this resource. Check out my blog and subscribe to my YouTube channel for more ELA content.

This lesson is aimed at helping your** ESL students** learn and practice English vocabulary for describing statistical data, charts and trends. The lesson includes: an engaging video-based warm-up activity (What if the world was a village of only 100 people) - worksheet, short presentation, teacher’s notes a presentation of words and phrases used for describing statistics vocabulary worksheets writing worksheets listening and speaking worksheets extension activities for fast finishers an answer key

Intermediate and upper-intermediate students often resort to simple vocabulary for describing people. This presentation and matching card game will help them learn new vocabulary to describe people with easy and precision! This fully editable no-prep activity includes high-quality photos of diverse people to engage students and help them improve their vocabulary and speaking skills- Instructions: Turn on the projector and you’re ready! Show students the photo of a person and ask them to describe him/her using the vocabulary hey already know. Then show the next slide with the photo accompanied by new words and phrases. Elicit or explain the meaning of the phrases. At the end, practice the vocabulary using the matching cards game or start over and have students describe people using the new words that they’ve learned. Follow me for more high-quality ESL and ELA resources! Find me on YouTube: youtube.com/englilearn

Getting high-school English language students to analyze long persuasive articles can be such a challenge! This stations activity solves that problem by breaking the task down into manageable smaller chunks. The students are guided through the analysis through a series of questions that help them discover the layers of meaning in the text. The questions are grouped into four categories (Content, Audience, purpose and tone, Form and structure and Language). This helps students understand how individual words the author uses are linked with whole-text elements like audience, purpose and tone and how all the individual elements work together to create a unified, meaningful whole. The fact that the task is broken down into easy-to-understand sections enables even the most confused learners to make sense of what they’re reading and analyze it, and at the same time allows more advanced students to showcase their in-depth knowledge. The procedure is simple: Divide your students into groups, hand out the texts and the question cards and start the stations activity! A detailed answer key is provided, so no prep is needed on your part! If you prefer to use a more traditional approach, I’ve also grouped all the questions into a simple, beautiful worksheet, and the best part is, you can use the worksheet or the cards for any article or text, not just the one given here! Use the questions to help students prepare for standardized exams or just as regular classroom practice and review. If you enjoy this resource, please leave a review and follow my store! Find me on YouTube: youtube.com/englilearn

Knowing genre conventions is an important aspect of being able to write well. This comprehensive booklet offers detailed information about the typical features of newspaper articles, as well as practical exercises for reading articles. This resource contains: Text features of newspaper articles Layout features Dos and don’ts of article introductions Language features Article reading skills worksheet with questions that work with any article Sample article + worksheet + key Additional article resources Writing, structure and resource tips If you like this booklet, please leave a review. If you have any questions, I’m always happy to help! Find me on YouTube: youtube.com/englilearn

Getting high-school students to analyze long persuasive articles can be such a challenge! This stations activity solves that problem by breaking the task down into manageable smaller chunks. The students are guided through the analysis of the article through a series of questions that help them discover the layers of meaning in the text. The questions are grouped into four categories ***(Content, Audience, purpose and tone, Form and structure and Language)***. This helps students understand how individual words the author uses are linked with whole-text elements like audience, purpose and tone and how all the individual elements work together to create a unified, meaningful whole. The fact that the task is broken down into easy-to-understand sections enables even the most confused learners to make sense of what they’re reading and analyze it, and at the same time allows more advanced students to showcase their in-depth knowledge. The procedure is simple: Divide your students into groups, hand out the texts and the question cards and start the stations activity! A detailed **answer key **is provided, so no prep is needed on your part! If you prefer to use a more traditional approach, I’ve also grouped all the questions into** a simple, beautiful worksheet, and the best part is, you can use the worksheet or the cards for any article or text, not just the one given here! Use the questions to help students prepare for standardized exams or just as regular classroom practice and review. If you enjoy this resource, please leave a review and follow my store! Find me on YouTube: youtube.com/englilearn