A compact review of using rhetorical devices in a speech for quick referencing. This resource includes: Vocabulary Overview Comparison Rhetorical Devices Sound Rhetorical Devices Linguistic Devices Figures of Speech Compositional Techniques 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 ESL-KS3-CURRICULUM organized for quick referencing. This Resource Includes: 1. Information Literacy 2. National Curriculum - KS3 3. National Curriculum - Year 7 & 8 4. Curriculum Mapping - Year 7 & 8 5. Syllabus Break-Up - Year 7 & 8 Teachers can use this curriculum mapping as a ready reference material to prepare their syllabus break up for the entire year for year 7 and 8 keeping in mind all the skills - reading, writing, speaking and listening - based on National Curriculum of England.

A set of 11 worksheets with answers on play script writing. This Resource includes: Writing dialogues to go with the story in the given visuals. Turning flat dialogues into an exciting story. Adding scene description and stage directions. Adding dialogues and reporting verbs. Preparing play-scripts for dialogues. Selecting best option to answer play-script questions. Turning given story into a play script. Rewriting the narrative poem as a 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

A lesson presentation that presents teaching and learning resources on play-script writing. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Understand the conventions of a play script to use them in writing. Develop dialogues for a play script that exposes characters and situation. Demonstrate the knowledge of play script using the techniques of dialogue writing. This Resource includes: Vocabulary Overview - Play-script Real Life Application and Cross-Curriculum Links Flipped Lesson Part - Video Success Criteria - Play-script Checklist Lesson Starter: Writing dialogues to images. Discussion: Play-script Features Collaborative Tasks: Pair-Share: Turning flat dialogues into an exciting story. Think-Write: Adding scene description and stage directions. Write-Share: Adding dialogues and reporting verbs. Mini-Plenary: 4 Online Quizzes Assessment Rubrics Differentiated Tasks: Writing scenes for given situations. Extensions: Writing dialogues for a story. Plenary: Selecting right answers to answer play-script questions. Home Learning: Preparing play-scripts for dialogues. Selecting best option to answer play-script questions. Turning given story into a play script. Rewriting the narrative poem as a play script. Common Core Standards: ELA-Literacy-Writing - 6-8.3ab/4 Skills: Social and Cognitive 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 set of 12 ready to use worksheets with answers on paragraph writing. This download includes: Choosing a topic to write a paragraph. Spotting topic sentence, supporting details, and closing sentence. Using PEEL model to construct a paragraph. Using PEEC model to construct a paragraph. Writing paragraphs on given situations. Writing a paragraph to convey information as required by the topic. Answering multiple choice questions on paragraphing. Dividing the given text into paragraphs. Arranging paragraphs in a logical order. Identifying the topic and the closing sentences in paragraphs. Matching topic and closing sentences with correct paragraphs. Putting sentences in correct order to produce a well-organized paragraph. 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 unit lesson plan with 6 sessions on teaching and learning resources of synonyms and antonyms based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. After completing this unit students will be able to: Use the relationship between synonyms and antonyms to understand each words. Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites: antonym types. Interpret and verbalise pictures of synonyms and antonyms. Find and present similarities and differences between synonyms and antonyms. Test and decide the appropriate use of synonyms and antonyms. Create new sentences using synonyms and antonyms. This download includes: EXERCISE 1: Match the terms (1-5) with their meanings (A-E). EXERCISE 2: Watch the video (Antonyms and Synonyms) and find antonyms and synonyms for the following words. EXERCISE 3: Think of a synonym and antonym for the words in the middle column. EXERCISE 4: Think of graded, complementary and relational antonyms for each of the word in the list. EXERCISE 5: Interpret and verbalise pictures of synonyms. EXERCISE 6: Interpret and verbalise pictures of antonyms. EXERCISE 7: Find and present similarities and differences between synonyms and antonyms (Part 1). EXERCISE 8: Find and present similarities and differences between synonyms and antonyms (Part 2). EXERCISE 9: Find and present similarities and differences between synonyms and antonyms (Part 3). EXERCISE 10: Test and decide the appropriate use of synonyms and antonyms (Part 1). EXERCISE 11: Test and decide the appropriate use of synonyms and antonyms (Part 2). EXERCISE 12: Create new sentences using synonyms and antonyms. Follow the rubrics. EXERCISE 13: Match the given words with their synonyms from the box. EXERCISE 14: Match the following words with their antonyms from the box. EXERCISE 15: Tell whether each pair of words are synonyms or antonyms. EXERCISE 16: Select the word that best completes the sentence. EXERCISE 17: Use Synonyms and Antonyms to answer questions as denoted by the BINGO lines.

A ready to use PowerPoint presentation that presents teaching and learning resources of complex sentence structure based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Identify the functions of subordinating conjunctions. Identify the features of complex sentences. Use subordinating conjunctions to introduce a clause or link two clauses. Implement the features of complex sentences to discover their structure. Assess and verify the correct use of complex sentence patterns in writing. Create complex sentences with the given sentence structure and pattern. This download includes: Scaffolding Notes 1: Vocabulary Overview EXERCISE 1: Identify the subordinating conjunctions from the examples. Scaffolding Notes 2: Functions of Subordinating Conjunctions EXERCISE 2: Identify the functions of subordinating conjunctions. EXERCISE 3: Identify the subordinators from the given examples. Scaffolding Notes 3: Features of Complex Sentence EXERCISE 4: Identify how the subordinating conjunctions are used in the sentences. EXERCISE 5: Identify the features of complex sentences. EXERCISE 6: Think of a complex sentence to go with each given picture. EXERCISE 7: Identify the functions of clauses in general and their function in specific sentences – Part 1. EXERCISE 8: Identify the function of clauses in general and their function in specific sentences – Part 2. EXERCISE 9: Identify the function of clauses in general and their function in specific sentences – Part 3. EXERCISE 10: Implement the properties of complex sentences to discover their structure. Scaffolding Notes 4: Structure of Complex Sentence EXERCISE 11: Examine the structure and the pattern of the complex sentences. EXERCISE 12: Assess and verify the correct use of sentence patterns in writing. EXERCISE 13: Create complex sentences with the given sentence structure and pattern. EXERCISE 14: Demonstrate the mastery of the use of complex sentence structure in writing. Scaffolding Notes 5: Sentence Structure Rubrics EXERCISE 15: Complete the sentences with meaningful clauses. EXERCISE 16: Identify the main and subordinate clauses. EXERCISE 17: Place commas wherever necessary. EXERCISE 18: Join the sentences by using subordinators: when, where, if, although, because, since, while. EXERCISE 19: Split the following complex sentences into simple sentences. EXERCISE 20: Rewrite the following simple sentences as complex sentences. EXERCISE 21: Rewrite the following complex sentences as compound sentences.

These Worksheets with Answer Key are perfect for teaching Punctuation – Colons and Semicolons. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love these ready to use exercises that are well planned for student engagement. This Download Includes: EXERCISE 1: Consider the functions of colons and semicolons to identify the signs that exemplify the punctuation marks in the text. EXERCISE 2: Watch the video – How to Apply Colons and Semi-colons – to complete the following table with required details for colons and semicolons. EXERCISE 3: Compare and contrast colons and semicolons to find similarities and differences between them. EXERCISE 4: Select the correct option to identify the appropriate use of colons and semicolons. EXERCISE 5: Use colons to introduce mail and email references; to separate numerical expressions; and to join a clause that explains. EXERCISE 6: Use colons to introduce a series of items in a list and to introduce a quote. EXERCISE 7: Use semicolons to separate items in a series containing internal punctuation. EXERCISE 8: Use semicolons to join two independent clauses and to precede a transition in a sentence. EXERCISE 9: Use colons and semicolons to aid cohesion in writing; to convey specific meanings; and to add variety to writing. EXERCISE 10: Give an example each for the use of colons based on the rules given. EXERCISE 11: Give an example each for the use of semicolons based on the rules given. EXERCISE 12: Join each sentence pair using a semicolon. EXERCISE 13: Fill in the missing colons in the following sentences. EXERCISE 14: Re-write these sentences using a semi-colon to replace the connectives. EXERCISE 15: Re-write these sentences using a connective to replace the semi-colon.

These Worksheets with Answers are perfect for teaching Sensory Imagery – Auditory, Visual, Olfactory, Gustatory and Tactile. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love these exercises that are carefully planned for student engagement. This Download Includes: EXERCISE 1: Match the imagery types (1-5) with their meaning (A-E). EXERCISE 2: Fill in the blanks to check your understanding of the meaning of imagery types. EXERCISE 3: Match the imagery types (1-5) with the images (A-E) they represent. EXERCISE 4: Watch the video – What is Imagery? – and state what sense the author is appealing to in the following sentences. EXERCISE 5: Identify the imagery type used in the following sentences. EXERCISE 6: Identify the sensory imagery (visual, auditory, olfactory, tactile and gustatory) used in the following description. EXERCISE 7: Answer the following questions to identify the imagery types. EXERCISE 8: Answer the questions to state what sense is being appealed to in the following instances. EXERCISE 9: Answer the following questions to identify the word-images created by sensory imagery. EXERCISE 10: Answer the following questions to identify the instances where imagery is used with other figures of speech. EXERCISE 11: Identify the type of imagery used and state how. EXERCISE 12: Follow the PEE (Point-Evidence-Explain) model to analyse the poet’s use of imagery in the poems. EXERCISE 13: Follow the PEEL model to explain the reader impact of the use of imagery in the poems. EXERCISE 14: Describe the following images to create word-images. Follow the instructions and use the given descriptors. EXERCISE 15: Use the given descriptive vocabulary to describe the beach. EXERCISE 16: Use your knowledge of IMAGERY TYPES to write on one of the following. Follow the rubrics. EXERCISE 17: Describe the image taking into account what you see, hear, feel, taste and smell. Use your imagination to comment on what you would be seeing, hearing, touching, tasting and feeling. Make sure you use at least five each sensory words from the list for every sense.

Embark on a comprehensive journey through narrative writing with this Cambridge IGCSE Writing Guide. This resource offers a scaffolded approach, expertly designed to guide students in mastering the curriculum requirements. Aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy and Common Core Standards for Writing, it encompasses a variety of objectives and success criteria across cognitive domains, ensuring a well-rounded development of writing skills. Objectives: This guide aims to achieve various objectives, fostering a deep understanding of narrative writing. Students will recall and identify key elements, demonstrate comprehension of narrative principles, apply skills in creating cohesive stories, analyse narratives for effectiveness, assess writing quality, and ultimately generate original and impactful narrative pieces. Scaffolders: To facilitate the learning process, this resource provides essential scaffolders. These include a writing prompt focusing on story content, a planning frame emphasising story structure, and a plot diagram highlighting narrative plot development.

These Worksheets are perfect for teaching Parts of Speech - Word Classes – Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, Verbs, Adverbs, Prepositions, Conjunctions and Interjections. Your students will love these exercises that are carefully planned for student engagement. This download includes: EXERCISE 1: Match the words (1-8) with their meanings (A-H). EXERCISE 2: Watch the video – 8 Parts of Speech – to list the parts of speech with their definitions, types and examples. EXERCISE 3: Give examples to the word classes and their types. Categorise them based on their function – Part 1-4. EXERCISE 4: What parts of speech is the underlined word? EXERCISE 5: Identify the word class of each word in each sentence against it. EXERCISE 6: Identify the correct word class of words in the context of a sentence – Part 1-2. EXERCISE 7: Select the correct answer to indicate how the word functions within the sentence – Part 1-2. EXERCISE 8: Select the correct answer to indicate how the word functions in meaning within the sentence. EXERCISE 9: Identify the function of word classes in general and their function in particular sentences. EXERCISE 10: Write one word used as different part of speech (as stated in the brackets) which can complete each sentence. EXERCISE 11: Apply your knowledge of word classes to complete a sentence – Part 1-3. EXERCISE 12: Verbalise the visual in a sentence making sure to point out the part of speech specified to the part of the visual that is indicated by the arrow. EXERCISE 13: Construct a sentence using vocabulary from a specific word class – Part 1-2. EXERCISE 14: Analyse the given sentences to identify the function of specific word classes. EXERCISE 15: Exercise error identification to identify common mistakes made in using parts of speech – Part 1-3. EXERCISE 16: Use different word classes to create different meanings in different contexts. EXERCISE 17: Label the word class of every word in these sentences. EXERCISE 18: Decide which parts of speech fits into the underlined word. EXERCISE 19: Identify every noun in each sentence and state its kind (proper, common, collective, abstract or material). EXERCISE 20: Identify the verb/s in each sentence and state if it is an action or linking verb. EXERCISE 21: Identify the adjective in each sentence and the word it modifies, then say which question the adjective answers. EXERCISE 22: Identify all the pronouns, state their antecedents and state if they are subjective, objective or possessive. EXERCISE 23: Identify the adverb in each sentence, state the word it modifies, mention the word class it describes and say the question the adverb answers. EXERCISE 24: Identify the conjunction in each sentence and state its kind (coordinator, subordinator, correlator or conjunctive adverb). EXERCISE 25: Identify the preposition in each sentence and state its kind (simple, compound, phrasal or participial). EXERCISE 26: Identify the interjection in each sentence and state what emotion it expresses.

This Unit Plan is perfect for teaching Figurative Language - Oxymoron. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love these exercises that are carefully planned for student engagement. After attempting these New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based activities students will be able to: Define oxymoron with examples. State the similarities and the differences between oxymoron, paradox and irony. Examine the examples of oxymoron to identify what reference they make. Interpret a given text and identify the examples of oxymoron and say what is oxymoronic in them. Evaluate a text and explain how oxymoron has impact on the reader. Use oxymoron to make writing poetic expressive, creative and concise. 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

These Worksheets with Answers are perfect for teaching Figurative Language - Oxymoron. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love these exercises that are carefully planned for student engagement. This Download Includes: EXERCISE 1: Watch the video – Oxymoron – to define oxymoron and explain what is oxymoronic in the following examples. EXERCISE 2: Review the similarities and differences of oxymoron, paradox, irony to explain the meaning of the examples. EXERCISE 3: Give two examples each to each of the formats of oxymora. EXERCISE 4: Take the following quiz based on the definition of oxymoron. EXERCISE 5: Take the following quiz based on the details and formats of oxymoron. EXERCISE 6: Find a word from Column 1 to match with Column 2 to form oxymora. Form at least 10 pairs. EXERCISE 7: Identify the oxymora in the following sentences. EXERCISE 8: Identify the examples of oxymoron in the following examples. EXERCISE 9: Fill the blanks in these oxymora to go with the pictures. EXERCISE 10: What do the underlined words refer to in the following examples of oxymoron? EXERCISE 11: Explain what is oxymoronic in these examples. EXERCISE 12: Take the following quiz based on the examples of oxymoron, and identify what is oxymoronic. EXERCISE 13: Use the given description to identify possible oxymoron. EXERCISE 14: Use the given hints and clues to form oxymora. EXERCISE 15: Fill in the blanks to complete the oxymora. EXERCISE 16: Identify examples of oxymoron from the following literature extracts. EXERCISE 17: Follow PEE model to evaluate the poet’s use of oxymoron in the given poem. EXERCISE 18: Follow the PEEL model to explain the reader impact of the use of synecdoche in the poem. EXERCISE 19: Create expressions for oxymora using the given formats. EXERCISE 20: Use oxymoron to make writing poetic, expressive, creative and concise. EXERCISE 21: Identify the examples of oxymoron from the following sentences. EXERCISE 22: Fill in the blanks with given oxymora in the box above.

A lesson presentation that presents teaching and learning resources on using rhetorical devices in a speech. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Acquire knowledge of the rhetorical devices used in speech. List comparison-sound-linguistic devices, figures of speech, and com-positional techniques with examples. Analyse the speeches of renowned orators for rhetoric devices. Demonstrate the use of varied rhetoric devices in speech writing. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Rhetoric, Rhetorical Devices, Linguistic Devices Flipped Lesson Part - Video - Rhetorical Devices Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Word Search Success Criteria - Rhetorical Devices Checklist Scaffolding Notes - Rhetorical Devices Lists Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Speak, Think-Speak, Write-Speak Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – 4 Online Quizzes Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - 3 Online Exercises Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - Listening Triangles Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Worksheets with Answers Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1a/2-6 Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive 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 package of 11 worksheets with answers on job interviews. This resource includes: Reviewing interviewing images. Using STAR technique to answer behavioral questions. Identifying skills addressed in the questions. Providing probable answers to the tricky questions. Demonstrating the knowledge of interviewing in writing. Reviewing and revising interviewing questions. 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 lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on alternate ending story writing. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Relate the narrative writing structure to a short fable. Draft the alternate ending at an appropriate pace. Write imaginative, possibly original, an appropriate approach to task, engaging the audience. Combine elements of a simple narrative and propose a unique alternate solution. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Plot, Setting, Characters Flipped Lesson Part - Video - Developing an Alternate Ending Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Story Chain Success Criteria - Story Writing Checklist Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share Scaffolder Notes - Story Genres, Story Template Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – Online Quiz Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - Story Cube - Cube Creator Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - PQP Technique Home Learning for Reinforcement – 5 Task Cards Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.W.8.3abcde/5/10 Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive Educational Tools and Resources - Connectives, Adverbs, Verbs, Adjectives Teachers can use this resource to teach the students how to write an alternate ending to a 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

A lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on reading strategies to compare texts while analyzing the texts. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Acquire text comparison skills. Discuss text comparison criteria. Analyse texts to determine what they have in common, and how they differ. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Text Analysis, Text Comparison Flipped Lesson Part - Video - Comparing Texts Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Compare and Contrast Success Criteria - Comparing Texts Checklist Scaffolding Notes - Text Comparison Criteria Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – 3 Online Quizzes Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - Online Exercises Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - Post-It Notes Home Learning for Reinforcement – 3 Worksheets with Answers Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.RL.6-8.5/RI.6-8.3/9 Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive Teachers can use this resource to teach the students to compare two texts, thereby helping them to enhance their reading and 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

After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Discuss key points to consider when designing a poster in different ways. Analyse posters for their features. Create a poster for conveying a message effectively. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Poster Flipped Lesson Part - Video - How to Make a Academic Poster Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Find the Question Success Criteria - Poster Checklist Scaffolding Notes - Key Points, 10 Ways, Template Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – 6 Questions Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - Printing Press Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - Post It on My Learning Home Learning for Reinforcement – 3 Task Cards, Online Exercises Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.W.8.2bce/RL.9-10.4/SL.9-10.2 Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive Teachers can use this resource to teach the students to design posters, thereby helping them to enhance their 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

A lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on sentence word order. **After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: ** Distinguish phrase, clause and sentence. Identify the most powerful place for information in a sentence. Locate the place of least emphasis in a sentence. Order sentences in varied ways. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Phrase, Clause, Sentence, Fragment, Run-on Flipped Lesson Part - Video - Sentence Diagramming Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – W-P-C-S Chart Success Criteria - Sentence Word Order Checklist Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share Scaffolder Notes - Sentence Word Order Structure Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – Online Quizzes Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - 3 Online Exercises Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - Question Envelopes Home Learning for Reinforcement – 5 Worksheets with Answers Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.L.6.1ce/2a/3a/7.1c/3a/8.1d Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive Educational Tools and Resources - Connectives, Adverbs, Verbs, Adjectives Teachers can use this resource to teach the students how to follow sentence word order in their writing, 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