A set of 15 task cards and exercises on poetry comprehension – The Thought Fox by Ted Hughes. After working with these worksheets students will be able to: Analyse the poem to make a critical appreciation. Identify the poetic devices and explain how they are used in the poem. Annotate the lines of the poem with reference to context. This download includes worksheets on: Inferring the meaning of the words from the context of the poem (Exercise 1) Writing lines that refer to given meanings (Exercise 2) Making a critical appreciation of the poem (Exercise 3) Answering think a bit questions (Exercise 4) Answering poetry elements questions (Exercise 5) Identifying the meaning of expressions used in the poem (Exercise 6) Identifying and explaining the poetic devices used in the poem (Exercise 7) Inferring clues to the characters in the poem (Exercise 8) Thinking a bit and answering (Exercise 9) Answering poetic devices questions (Exercise 10) Summarizing the stanzas of the poem (Exercise 11) Identifying annotation elements (Exercise 12) Annotating the lines of the poem (Exercise 13) Answering comprehension questions (Exercise 14) Answering multiple choice questions (Exercise 15) 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 sequential information text. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Acquire understanding of the features of sequential information text. List the sequential text elements. Demonstrate knowledge of sequential information text in writing. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Sequence, Information Text Flipped Lesson Part - Video - Information Text, Sequencing Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Seven Stages of Life Success Criteria - Sequential Information Text Checklist Scaffolding Notes - Sequential Information Text Elements 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 - Seven Ages of Man Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - Sequence Game Home Learning for Reinforcement – 6 Task Cards Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.W.6-8.2abcdef/4/5 Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive Educational Tools and Resources - Adverbs, Verbs, Adjectives, Connectives Teachers can use this resource to teach the students to sequence facts in a chronological order, thereby helping them to enhance their reading, vocabulary, language, 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

These worksheets are perfect for teaching how to write an Information Text - Sequence. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons. Your students will love these exercises that are carefully planned for student engagement. After attempting these activities, your students will be able to: Group up sequentially the given information: process, order, chronology, timeline and sequence. Identify the clue or signal words used in information texts that arrange the ideas in particular order. Determine the organisational methods used in structuring information texts that tell the order in which events happen. Plan and write an information text on a given topic that organises events and things in a specific logical order. Identify areas to improve by peer evaluating an information text and respond to the peer feedback. Select a task that goes with their level and create an information text that explains the steps of an event in time order. Teachers can use these task cards to enhance the vocabulary, reading, and writing skills of the learners. 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

This PowerPoint Presentation is perfect for teaching how to write an Information Text - Problem-Solution. 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 activities, your students will be able to: Identify the problems and solutions in the given texts, situations and visuals. Identify the clue or signal words used in information texts that identify problem and suggest solution. Determine the organisational methods used in structuring information texts that identify problem and suggest solution. Plan and write an information text on a given topic that identifies the problem and proposes solution. Identify areas to improve by peer evaluating an information text and respond to the peer feedback and write the final draft. Select a task that goes with your level and create an information text that identifies problem and suggests solution. 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 are perfect for teaching how to write an Information Text - Problem-Solution. 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 activities, your students will be able to: Identify the problems and solutions in the given texts, situations and visuals. Identify the clue or signal words used in information texts that identify problem and suggest solution. Determine the organisational methods used in structuring information texts that identify problem and suggest solution. Plan and write an information text on a given topic that identifies the problem and proposes solution. Identify areas to improve by peer evaluating an information text and respond to the peer feedback and write the final draft. Select a task that goes with your level and create an information text that identifies problem and suggests solution.

This compact review of Information Text for quick referencing is perfect for teaching how to write an information text - Problem-Solution. These no prep scaffolding notes would be great for ELA lessons. Your students will love this information that is well-planned for student engagement. After studying this information, your students will be able to: Identify the problems and solutions in the given texts, situations and visuals. Identify the clue or signal words used in information texts that identify problem and suggest solution. Determine the organisational methods used in structuring information texts that identify problem and suggest solution. Plan and write an information text on a given topic that identifies the problem and proposes solution. Identify areas to improve by peer evaluating an information text and respond to the peer feedback. Select a task that goes with your level and create an information text that identifies problem and suggests solution. This download includes: SN 1: Problem-solution text organised by aspects of a solution SN 2: Problem-solution text organised by solutions of a problem SN 3: Problem-solution text organised by solutions of a problem SN 4: Planning Frame SN 5: Sample Plan SN 6: Sentence Frame SN 7: Sample Draft SN 8: Rubrics for Evaluation SN 9: Data and Tasks for Differentiation

These Worksheets with Answers are perfect for teaching how to write an Information Text - Description. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons. Your students will love these exercises that are carefully planned for student engagement. This Download Includes: EXERCISE 1: Provide one-sentence descriptions to the following diagrams. EXERCISE 2: Identify the text structure (Description, Problem-Solution, Cause-Effect, Compare-Contrast, Sequence) of the following paragraphs. EXERCISE 3: Identify the text elements of the following paragraph. EXERCISE 4: Identify the transitions or sentence starters and clue/signal/key words used to signify information text that describes a bar chart. EXERCISE 5: Identify the vocabulary used in the following description of the bar chart that compares the distribution of NGRT scores by gender with the national sample. EXERCISE 6: Use the given vocabulary to fill in the blanks of the given text that describes a table. You may use some words or phrases more than once. EXERCISE 7: Use the given vocabulary to rewrite the given text that describes a pie chart. EXERCISE 8: Identify the generic structures and language features of the following description. EXERCISE 9: Identify the structure of the text that describes a line graph. Use the text structure. EXERCISE 10: The pie chart shows the preference of teenagers for different types of music. Describe the preference of the youth for music. Use the planning frame to plan the first draft. EXERCISE 11: The pie chart shows the preference of teenagers for different types of music. Describe the preference of the youth for music. Use the sentence frame and the vocabulary bank to write the first draft. EXERCISE 12: Peer evaluate an information text, respond to the peer feedback and write the final draft. Use the rubric. EXERCISE 13: Select a task that goes with your level and create an information text. EXERCISE 14: Write your own description on any one of the following.

This PowerPoint Presentation is perfect for teaching how to write an Information Text - Description. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons. Your students will love these exercises that are carefully planned for student engagement. After attempting these activities, your students will be able to: Identify the communicative purpose of texts that describe nouns and visuals. Classify the vocabulary type used in texts that describe pie charts, line graphs, bar graphs or diagrams. Recognise the structure of texts that describe nouns and visuals. Organise information for a text that describes a pie chart, line graph, bar graph or diagram. Detect areas to improve in a text that describes a pie chart, line graph, bar graph or diagram and respond to the peer feedback. Create an information text that describes a pie chart, line graph, bar graph or diagram.

“Persuasive Writing Masterclass: Unlocking the Power of Words” is a comprehensive resource that aligns with the domains of Bloom’s taxonomy, designed to teach students the art of persuasive writing. This resource offers a systematic approach to mastering persuasive techniques, understanding the structure of persuasive essays, critically analysing persuasive texts, evaluating arguments, and ultimately creating original persuasive works. This resource not only equips students with a solid understanding of persuasive writing but also empowers them to apply, analyse, evaluate, and create persuasive arguments effectively. With a focus on both foundational knowledge and practical application, this resource supports students in becoming skilled and confident persuasive writers.

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