These Worksheets with Answer Key are perfect for teaching Vocabulary – Connectives and Transitions. 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. After attempting these New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based activities students will be able to: Recognise the meaning of connectives and transitions based on their usage. Classify the connectives and transitions based on their functions. Use connectives and transitions to join clauses or sentence elements. Use connectives and transitions to bring structure and clarity to writing. Use error identification strategy to find the correct use of connectives and transitions. Create sentences with connectives and transitions to convey specific meanings and add variety to writing. 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

These Worksheets with Answer Key are perfect for teaching Punctuation – Hyphens and Dashes. 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: Match the terms (1-5) with their meanings (A-E). EXERCISE 2: Consider the functions of hyphens and dashes to identify the signs that exemplify the punctuation marks in the text. EXERCISE 3: Watch the video – Hyphens and Dashes – to complete the following table with required details for hyphens and dashes. EXERCISE 4: Use Venn Diagram to compare and contrast hyphens and dashes to find their differences and the similarities. EXERCISE 5: Use Venn Diagram to compare and contrast em dash and en dash to find the differences and the similarities. EXERCISE 6: Select the correct option to identify the appropriate use of hyphens and dashes. Tick all the correct answers. EXERCISE 7: Use hyphens to join two or more words to create new meaning; and to create compound words with prefixes and suffixes. EXERCISE 8: Use hyphens to clarify meaning; to write fractions or numbers; and to indicate a missing element. EXERCISE 9: Use dashes to introduce an explanation or clarification; to replace semicolons; and to enclose extra information. EXERCISE 10: Use dashes to replace a pair of commas; to replace a pair of brackets; and to replace ellipsis. EXERCISE 11: Use hyphens and dashes to aid cohesion in writing; to convey specific meanings; and to add variety to writing. EXERCISE 12: Give an example each for the given dash rules. EXERCISE 13: Give 14 examples for hyphenated compound words. Give 8 examples for suspended compound words. EXERCISE 14: Identify the hyphen rules used in the following sentences. EXERCISE 15: Identify the hyphen rules used in the following prefixes and suffixes. EXERCISE 16: Supply dashes or hyphens wherever necessary. Replace other punctuation marks with either hyphens or dashes. EXERCISE 17: Frame compound words using hyphens with the following prefixes and suffixes. EXERCISE 18: Choose the sentences that contain a compound adjective, use hyphens to form those possible.

This Unit Lesson Plan is perfect for teaching Grammar - Active and Passive Voice. 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: Identify and define the structure of a sentence when verbs are active and passive. Group and order tense forms into active and passive verbs. Form and use verbs in the active and passive voice. Analyse verb tenses to determine whether constructions rely on active or passive voice. Recognise and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice. Produce and present well-written sentences with appropriate active and passive verbs. 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 More Grammar Resources by the same Author: Active and Passive Voice Direct and Indirect Speech Subject-Verb Agreement Standard English Conventions Grammatical Cases Verbals Moods of Verbs

This compact review of Sensory Imagery for quick referencing is perfect for teaching Auditory, Visual, Olfactory, Gustatory and Tactile Imagery. These no prep scaffolding notes would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love this information that is well-planned for student engagement. After going through this information students will be able to: Identify the correct definition of imagery types – visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory and tactile. Examine word-pictures used as imagery in a given text. Show examples of writing that allow readers to visualise, hear, touch, taste or smell in their imagination. Interpret word-images sensory imagery creates in a text and explain the author’s purpose in using it. Evaluate author’s use of imagery to create word images in a text. Use sensory imagery to create vivid descriptions and word images in writing. This download includes: SN 1: Imagery Types SN 2: Sensory Imagery Images SN 3: Sensory Imagery Examples SN 4: Sensory Imagery Rubrics SN 5: Sensory Imagery Vocabulary 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

These Worksheets with Answer Key are perfect for teaching Phrases - Noun Phrase or Nominal Phrase. 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 terms with their meaning. EXERCISE 2: Answer the given questions to demonstrate your previous knowledge of noun phrases. EXERCISE 3: Watch the video – Noun Phrase – to answer the following questions with examples. Define a phrase. Define a noun phrase. List the components of a noun phrase. Describe the functions of noun phrases. EXERCISE 4: Answer the given questions to demonstrate your understanding of noun phrases. EXERCISE 5: Identify the noun phrases based on their functional classification. EXERCISE 6: Identify the functions of noun phrases as used in the sentences. EXERCISE 7: Identify the purpose for which noun phrases are used in the sentences. EXERCISE 8: Identify the role of noun phrases as used in the sentences. EXERCISE 9: Name the noun class of visuals; frame sentence using the named nouns; then expand them to noun phrases that are equivalent in meaning to the nouns. EXERCISE 10: Identify the noun phrases that are formed based on the given patterns. Then colour code the elements of the noun phrases. EXERCISE 11: Identify the modifiers used in the noun phrases as pre-, post- or both. EXERCISE 12: Fill in the blanks with noun phrases. EXERCISE 13: Identify the patterns of noun phrases. EXERCISE 14: Identify the noun phrases in the following sentences. EXERCISE 15: Replace the nouns with noun phrases or vice versa. EXERCISE 16: Review the common errors writers make due to misplaced and dangling modifiers in the following examples. EXERCISE 17: Place phrases within a sentence, recognising and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers – Part 1 and 2. EXERCISE 18: Create noun phrases using the given patterns. EXERCISE 19: Write about any one of the following to demonstrate your mastery of the use of noun phrases in writing. EXERCISE 20: Identify the structure of noun phrases and determine whether they are pre-modifiers or post-modifiers.

This PowerPoint Presentation is perfect for teaching how to write a formal letter. 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 structure and features of a formal letter. Identify the author’s technique in a formal letter. Plan a formal letter based on the given format. Write the first draft of a formal letter. Peer evaluate a formal letter with constructive feedback. Integrate the peer feedback and write a final draft.

A lesson presentation that presents teaching and learning resources on note taking. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Identify the importance and usefulness of note-taking skills. Evaluate the accuracy and efficiency of various note-taking strategies. Prepare notes from lectures, texts, videos, and activities. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Note Taking, Reading Flipped Lesson Part - Video - Note Taking Methods Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Guess the WALT Success Criteria - Note Taking Checklist Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share Scaffolder Notes - Rules, 5 R’s, Format, Abbreviations 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 - Note Taker Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - The Plenary Dice Home Learning for Reinforcement – 5 Task Cards Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-12.1-3/W.9-12.4 Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive Educational Tools and Resources - Connectives Teachers can use this resource to teach the students to take notes, 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

Aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy and Common Core Standards for Writing, “Journal Entry” is a resource designed to help students excel in the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum. It covers a spectrum of objectives and success criteria, focusing on Remembering, Understanding, Applying, Analysing, Evaluating and Creating. After completing this lesson, students will be able to: Recall and list key details and facts from a given text in a journal entry. Demonstrate an understanding of implicit meanings and attitudes conveyed in the text through a journal entry. Apply the knowledge gained from the text to real-world scenarios or personal experiences in a journal entry. Analyse facts, ideas and opinions from the text, demonstrating a deep understanding of the journal entry. Evaluate the text critically, assessing its strengths and weaknesses in journal entries. Create an original response in a journal entry, synthesising information from the text and expressing personal thoughts. This download includes: The resource provides a scaffolded approach, ensuring students master the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum requirements.

Aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy and Common Core Standards for Writing, “Journal Entry” is a resource designed to help students excel in the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum. It covers a spectrum of objectives and success criteria, focusing on Remembering, Understanding, Applying, Analysing, Evaluating and Creating. After completing this lesson, students will be able to: Recall and list key details and facts from a given text in a journal entry. Demonstrate an understanding of implicit meanings and attitudes conveyed in the text through a journal entry. Apply the knowledge gained from the text to real-world scenarios or personal experiences in a journal entry. Analyse facts, ideas and opinions from the text, demonstrating a deep understanding of the journal entry. Evaluate the text critically, assessing its strengths and weaknesses in journal entries. Create an original response in a journal entry, synthesising information from the text and expressing personal thoughts. This download includes: The resource provides a scaffolded approach, ensuring students master the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum requirements.

This is a comprehensive resource designed to assist students in mastering interview writing within the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum. Aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy and Common Core Standards for Writing, this resource covers objectives and success criteria across various cognitive domains, including Remembering, Understanding, Applying, Analysing, Evaluating, and Creating. After completing this lesson, students will gain the ability to recall key interview concepts, comprehend explicit and implicit meanings, apply knowledge to create purposeful interview content, analyse and develop ideas within interviews, evaluate writing quality, and ultimately create well-crafted, expressive interviews. A writing prompt and sentence frame are provided to guide students through the process of crafting responses to interview questions, ensuring alignment with Cambridge IGCSE curriculum requirements.

Venture into a guided journey of sensory imagery comprehension with this scaffolded approach. This resource is designed to assist students in understanding and utilising sensory imagery across visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory and tactile domains. Aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy and Common Core Standards for Reading Literature, it spans various objectives and success criteria across cognitive domains, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. Objectives: This resource covers a spectrum of objectives aimed at enhancing students’ engagement with sensory imagery. From identifying sensory elements in texts to creating original descriptive passages, students will deepen their understanding of how sensory imagery influences meaning and tone. The objectives also include analysing, evaluating and critiquing the use of sensory imagery in different texts, fostering a holistic approach to literary exploration.

A freebie on Shakespearean tragedy, “King Lear”. This resource includes: Transcript Summary Plot Summary Transcript of the 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

“Unlocking the Art of Magazine Article Writing” is the ultimate PowerPoint Presentation designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to excel in crafting engaging and impactful magazine articles. This resource follows Bloom’s Taxonomy and aligns with the Common Core Standards for ELA-Literacy in Writing. It provides a step-by-step approach to becoming a proficient magazine article writer, covering various key aspects.

This compact review of Articles for quick referencing is perfect for teaching Definite and Indefinite Articles - A, An and The. These no prep scaffolding notes would be great for ELA lessons. Your students will love this information that is well-planned for student engagement. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: To recognise and recall types of articles. To describe and explain the uses of articles. To use rules of placing definite and indefinite articles. To draw links between definite and indefinite articles. To justify the right use of articles as determiners. To produce sentences placing articles before a noun. After studying this information your students will be able to: Classify articles as definite (the) and indefinite (‘a’ and ‘an’). Identify the use of ‘a’, ‘an’, ‘the’ and zero article before a given noun. Place ‘a’, ‘an’, ‘the’ and zero article correctly before a given noun. Use ‘a’, ‘an’ and ‘the’ to determine a given noun. Identify the errors to ensure the correct use of ‘a’, ‘an’, ‘the’ and zero articles as determiners. Create new sentences using ‘a’, ‘an’, ‘the’ and zero article that determine nouns. This download includes: SN 1: Vocabulary Overview SN 2: Uses of Indefinite Articles SN 3: Uses of Definite Articles SN 4: Uses of No Articles SN 5: Rules of Articles SN 6: ‘A’ instead of ‘An’ or ‘An’ instead of ‘A’ SN 7: Rubrics SN 8: Words that take ‘A’ or ‘An’

This Unit Lesson is perfect for teaching Definite and Indefinite Articles – ‘A’, ‘An’ and ‘The’. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons. Your students will love these self-grading exercises that are gamified for student engagement. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: To recognise and recall types of articles. To describe and explain the uses of articles. To use rules of placing definite and indefinite articles. To draw links between definite and indefinite articles. To justify the right use of articles as determiners. To produce sentences placing articles before a noun. After attempting these New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based Boom Cards students will be able to: Classify articles as definite (the) and indefinite (‘a’ and ‘an’). Identify the use of ‘a’, ‘an’, ‘the’ and zero article before a given noun. Place ‘a’, ‘an’, ‘the’ and zero article correctly before a given noun. Use ‘a’, ‘an’ and ‘the’ to determine a given noun. Identify the errors to ensure the correct use of ‘a’, ‘an’, ‘the’ and zero articles as determiners. Create new sentences using ‘a’, ‘an’, ‘the’ and zero article that determine nouns.

This Unit Lesson is perfect for teaching Imperative Verbs or Bossy Verbs. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons. Your students will love these challenging exercises that are well-designed for student engagement. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: To recall the meaning of terms associated with imperative verbs. To describe and explain the forms and uses of imperative verbs. To use the forms and uses of imperative verbs. To draw links between verbs in general and imperative verbs. To justify the right use of imperative verbs. To produce sentences using imperative verbs. After attempting these activities your students will be able to: Distinguish between verbs in general and imperative verbs. Classify imperatives as affirmative and negative. Form and use verbs in the imperative both affirmatively and negatively. Use a wide range of imperative verbs to clarify relationships between ideas. Identify the errors to ensure the correct use of imperative verbs. Use imperative verbs to sequence instructions.

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 ready to use unit lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources of a grammar lesson on sentence kinds according to function based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. This download includes: EXERCISE 1: Compare and contrast a phrase, clause and sentence. Use subject, verb and complete thought as criteria to differentiate. Use YES and NO to identify the difference. EXERCISE 2: Run through the slideshare presentation on Kinds of Sentences According to Function and name the kinds of sentences by function with an example each. EXERCISE 3: Watch the video on Kinds of Sentences by Function and identify the function of the given sentences. Provide an end punctuation to each of the sentence and state their type. EXERCISE 4: Match the sentence types (1-4) with their meanings (A-D). EXERCISE 5: Provide an end punctuation to each given sentence and state their function. EXERCISE 6: Think of varied sentences – declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory - to go with the given pictures, end punctuation and functions. EXERCISE 7: Identify the emotion expressed by each of the emoji. EXERCISE 8: Match each of the expression with the given punctuation. EXERCISE 9: Answer questions to recognise the difference between the sentence kinds by function. EXERCISE 10: Answer questions to examine the functions of sentence kinds. EXERCISE 11: Answer questions to identify varied sentences used in writing. EXERCISE 12: Answer questions to demonstrate the use of sentences based on their function. EXERCISE 13: Assess and verify the correct use of sentence kinds by function in writing. EXERCISE 14: After reading the story, brainstorm things you would like to know about it, and then create four interrogative sentences (questions) with answers. EXERCISE 15: Demonstrate your knowledge of SENTENCE BY FUNCTION by attempting one of the following tasks. EXERCISE 16: Highlight by coloring declarative (black), interrogative (green), imperative (blue) and exclamatory (red) sentences in the story below. EXERCISE 17: Change the given sentences (without changing their meaning) as directed. Punctuate the sentences correctly. EXERCISE 18: Identify the sentences as: Declarative, Imperative, Interrogative or Exclamatory. EXERCISE 19: Add the correct end punctuation, and identify the function of each sentence. EXERCISE 20: Transform declarative sentences to interrogative and declarative sentences to exclamatory. EXERCISE 21: Transform declarative sentences to imperative and exclamatory sentences to declarative.