JOHN’S EDU MARKET stands out for its unique share of resources and information. Teachers can use these resources to support students as they include well-formulated lesson plans, carefully designed support material, and well-planned worksheets. This platform aims at bringing "Tomorrow's lessons to today's classroom, and today's lessons to a classroom now". The Teacher-Author of this platform is an English graduate, associated with Gems Education as a Subject Leader of English.
JOHN’S EDU MARKET stands out for its unique share of resources and information. Teachers can use these resources to support students as they include well-formulated lesson plans, carefully designed support material, and well-planned worksheets. This platform aims at bringing "Tomorrow's lessons to today's classroom, and today's lessons to a classroom now". The Teacher-Author of this platform is an English graduate, associated with Gems Education as a Subject Leader of English.
A compact review of writing techniques of Shakespeare organized for quick referencing.
This resource includes:
Vocabulary Overview
Historical Context
Writing Techniques
Linguistic Devices
Shakespearean Phrases
Humor and Sarcasm
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 package of 9 worksheets with answers on writing techniques of Shakespeare.
This resource includes:
Matching the meaning with quotes.
Identifying the linguistic devices used.
Finding the meaning of phrases.
Reading Shakespeare extracts to answer questions.
Demonstrating Shakespeare’s language knowledge in writing.
Identifying humor and sarcasm in the text.
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 writing techniques of Shakespeare.
After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:
Analyse the historical contexts of Shakespearean text.
Recognize the writing techniques and linguistic devices used for poetic, figurative, and dramatic effect.
Demonstrate the mastery of Shakespearean language in writing.
This Resource Includes:
Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes
Vocabulary Overview - Prose, Verse, Soliloquy, Motif
Flipped Lesson Part - Video - Key Terms Associated with Shakespeare
Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Match Quotes with Meaning
Success Criteria - Shakespearean Language Checklist
Scaffolding Notes - Historical Context, Writing Techniques
Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share
Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – 2 Online Quizzes
Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics
Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome
Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - Sonnet Projects
Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - 3-2-1 Plenary
Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Worksheets with Answers
Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.9/11-12.4/7
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 set of 14 scaffold notes on poetry comprehension to analyze and annotate a poem.
After studying these notes 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 Resource includes:
Poetry Forms
Poetry Structures
Poetry Analysis Guide
Poetry Analysis Template
Poetry Analysis Rubrics
Comparison Devices
Sound Devices
Figures of Speech
Poetic Devices Prompts
Poetic Devices in Poetry Rubrics
Annotation Guide
Annotation Template and Prompt
Explanation Prompts for Figures of Speech
Annotation 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 using prompts to speak for quick referencing.
This resource includes:
Vocabulary Overview
Prompt Types
Steps to Use Prompts
Plenary Questions
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 lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on using prompts to speak.
After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:
Explain the meaning of prompts.
Generate list of prompts types.
Acquire steps to use speaking prompts.
Use varied prompts to speak.
This Resource Includes:
Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes
Vocabulary Overview - Prompt, Textual, Visual, Physical
Flipped Lesson Part - Video - Taking Notes for Speaking Topics
Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Impromptu Speaking
Success Criteria - Prompt Speaking Checklist
Scaffolding Notes - Prompt Types, Prompt Steps
Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Speak, Think-Speak, Write-Speak
Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – Online Quiz, Questions
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 - Listening Triangles
Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Worksheets and Task Cards
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 10 worksheets and task cards on using prompts to speak.
This resource includes:
Picking topics randomly to speak.
Using prompts to speak.
Using prompts knowledge to speak on given situations.
Following prompts to speak to the listeners to understand.
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 using prompts to speak.
After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:
Explain the meaning of prompts.
Generate list of prompts types.
Acquire steps to use speaking prompts.
Use varied prompts to speak.
This Resource Includes:
Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes
Vocabulary Overview - Prompt, Textual, Visual, Physical
Flipped Lesson Part - Video - Taking Notes for Speaking Topics
Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Impromptu Speaking
Success Criteria - Prompt Speaking Checklist
Scaffolding Notes - Prompt Types, Prompt Steps
Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Speak, Think-Speak, Write-Speak
Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – Online Quiz, Questions
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 - Listening Triangles
Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Worksheets and Task Cards
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 bundle of 4 resources on using prompts to speak.
This bundle includes:
Handouts: Vocabulary, Types, Steps, Rubrics
Worksheets, Exercises, and Task Cards
Lesson Plan with Resources
Ready to use PowerPoint Presentation
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 PowerPoint Presentation of unit plan with 3 sessions on poetry comprehension – O Captain, My Captain by Walt Whitman.
After completing this unit students will be able to:
Analyse the poem to make a critical appreciation (session 1).
Identify the poetic devices and explain how they are used in the poem (session 2).
Annotate the lines of the poem with reference to context (session 3).
Lesson Preview:
Poem and Summary (Scaffold Notes 1)
Poet, Introduction, and Setting (Scaffold Notes 2)
SESSION 1: POETRY ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL APPRECIATION
Discussion:
Poetry Forms (Scaffold Notes 3)
Poetry Structures (Scaffold Notes 4)
Poetry Analysis Guide (Scaffold Notes 5)
Poetry Analysis Template (Scaffold Notes 6)
Collaborative Group Tasks:
Pair-Share - Vocabulary Check (Exercise 1)
Ask-Write - Identification of Poetry Elements (Exercise 2)
Write-Advance – Critical Appreciation of the Poem (Exercise 3)
Assessment - Poetry Analysis Rubrics (Scaffold Notes 7)
Differentiated Tasks - Planning to write poems (Exercise 4)
Plenary – Selecting correct options for poem comprehension (Exercise 5)
SESSION 2: POETIC DEVICES IN POETRY AND THEIR USAGE
Discussion:
Comparison Devices (Scaffold Notes 8)
Sound Devices (Scaffold Notes 9)
Figures of Speech (Scaffold Notes 10)
Poetic Devices Prompts (Scaffold Notes 11)
Collaborative Group Tasks:
Pair-Share – Meaning of expressions used in the poem (Exercise 6)
Ask-Write - Identification of poetic devices (Exercise 7)
Write-Advance - Explanation of the Poetic devices as used (Exercise 8)
Assessment - Poetic Devices in Poetry Rubrics (Scaffold Notes 12)
Differentiated Tasks - Creating poems (Exercise 9)
Plenary – Selecting correct options for poem comprehension (Exercise 10)
SESSION 3: POETRY ANNOTATION AND REFERENCE TO CONTEXT
Discussion:
Annotation Guide (Scaffold Notes 13)
Annotation Template and Prompt (Scaffold Notes 14)
Explanation Prompts for Figures of Speech (Scaffold Notes 15)
Collaborative Group Tasks:
Pair-Share - Summarizing the meaning (Exercise 11)
Ask-Write - Identification of annotation elements (Exercise 12)
Write-Advance - Annotating the lines of the poem (Exercise 13)
Assessment - Annotation Rubrics (Scaffold Notes 16)
Differentiated Tasks - Analyzing poems (Exercise 14)
Plenary - Answering comprehension questions (Exercise 15)
Home Learning – Online Quizzes and Online Comprehension Passages
CCSS - Common Core Standards - ELA.LITERACY.RL.6-8.1-4
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 15 task cards and exercises on poetry comprehension – O Captain, My Captain by Walt Whitman.
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 resource includes:
Vocabulary Check (Exercise 1)
Identification of poetry elements (Exercise 2)
Critical appreciation of the poem (Exercise 3)
Planning to write poems (Exercise 4)
Selecting correct option to answer questions (Exercise 5)
Meanings of expressions used in the poem (Exercise 6)
Identification of poetic devices (Exercise 7)
Explanation of the poetic devices as used in the poem (Exercise 8)
Creating poems (Exercise 9)
Answering questions with options (Exercise 10)
Summarizing the meaning (Exercise 11)
Identification of annotation elements (Exercise 12)
Annotating the lines of the poem (Exercise 13)
Analyzing poems (Exercise 14)
Answering comprehension 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 set of 4 scaffold notes on sonnets - Shakespearean and Miltonic.
This Resource includes:
Sonnet Types
Shakespearean Sonnet Structure
Miltonic Sonnet Structure
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 lesson presentation of unit plans with 5 sessions on prose comprehension of a Shakespearean tragedy, “King Lear”.
After completing this unit students will be able to:
SESSION 1: Spot the setting elements and describe the setting.
SESSION 2: Name the characters and make a character sketch.
SESSION 3: Discover the plot elements and develop the plot.
SESSION 4: Analyse the text to make a critical appreciation.
SESSION 5: Examine the lines from the text with reference to context.
Lesson Preview
Vocabulary Overview
Author, Introduction, and Setting
Story Summary
Shakespeare’s Time – Historical Context
Shakespeare’s Language – Writing Techniques
SESSION 1: STORY SETTING AND SETTING DESCRIPTION
Discussion:
Setting Features (Scaffold Notes 1)
Setting Characteristics (Scaffold Notes 2)
Setting Elements (Scaffold Notes 3)
Collaborative Tasks:
Pair-Share: Inferring the setting
Ask-Write: Identifying setting elements of the given story
Write-Advance: Describing the setting of the story
SESSION 2: STORY CHARACTERS AND CHARACTERIZATION
Discussion:
Character Types (Scaffold Notes 5)
Character Description Adjectives Based on Senses (Scaffold Notes 6)
Character Description Guide (Scaffold Notes 7)
Adjectives to Describe Personality Traits (Scaffold Notes 8)
Collaborative Tasks:
Pair-Share: Spotting the traits of the characters in the story
Ask-Write: Identifying one of the main character’s elements in the story
Write-Advance: Making a character sketch
SESSION 3: STORY PLOT AND PLOT DEVELOPMENT
Discussion:
Plot Types (Scaffold Notes 10)
Conflict Types (Scaffold Notes 11)
Plot Diagram (Scaffold Notes 12)
Plot Template (Scaffold Notes 13)
Collaborative Tasks:
Pair-Share: Identifying plot elements of the story
Ask-Write: Identifying plot description elements in the story
Write-Advance: Developing the plot of the story
SESSION 4: STORY ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL APPRECIATION
Discussion:
Story Components (Scaffold Notes 15)
Story Analysis Guide (Scaffold Notes 16)
Collaborative Tasks:
Pair-Share: Identifying story elements by answering questions
Ask-Write: Identifying story elements of the story
Write-Advance: Making a critical appreciation of the story
SESSION 5: REFERENCE TO CONTEXT
Discussion:
RTC Template (Scaffold Notes 18)
RTC Prompt (Scaffold Notes 19)
Collaborative Tasks:
Pair-Share: Identifying summary elements
Ask-Write: Identifying RTC elements for the given lines
Write-Advance: Explaining the line with reference to context
A set of 25 task cards and exercises on prose comprehension of a Shakespearean tragedy, “King Lear”.
After working with these worksheets students will be able to:
Spot the setting elements and describe the setting.
Name the characters and make a character sketch.
Discover the plot elements and develop the plot.
Analyse the text to make a critical appreciation.
Examine the lines from the text with reference to context.
This resource includes:
(EXERCISE 1) Inferring the setting
(EXERCISE 2) Identifying setting elements
(EXERCISE 3) Describing the setting
(EXERCISE 4) Creating story setting
(EXERCISE 5) Answering setting related questions
(EXERCISE 6) Spotting the traits of the characters
(EXERCISE 7) Identifying the main character’s elements
(EXERCISE 8) Making a character sketch
(EXERCISE 9) Creating characters for the story
(EXERCISE 10) Answering characterization questions
(EXERCISE 11) Identifying plot elements
(EXERCISE 12) Identifying plot description elements
(EXERCISE 13) Developing the plot
(EXERCISE 14) Making a story plot
(EXERCISE 15) Answering plot related questions
(EXERCISE 16) Answering story analysis questions
(EXERCISE 17) Identifying story elements
(EXERCISE 18) Making a critical appreciation
(EXERCISE 19) Writing a story
(EXERCISE 20) Answering story components questions
(EXERCISE 21) Identifying summary elements
(EXERCISE 22) Identifying RTC elements for the given lines
(EXERCISE 23) Explaining the line with reference to context
(EXERCISE 24) Finding the context of the Shakespearean quotes
(EXERCISE 25) Answering with reference to context.
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
An unit plan with 5 sessions on prose comprehension of a Shakespearean tragedy, “King Lear”.
After completing this unit students will be able to:
SESSION 1: Spot the setting elements and describe the setting.
SESSION 2: Name the characters and make a character sketch.
SESSION 3: Discover the plot elements and develop the plot.
SESSION 4: Analyse the text to make a critical appreciation.
SESSION 5: Examine the lines from the text with reference to context.
Lesson Preview
Vocabulary Overview
Author, Introduction, and Setting
Story Summary
Shakespeare’s Time – Historical Context
Shakespeare’s Language – Writing Techniques
SESSION 1: STORY SETTING AND SETTING DESCRIPTION
Discussion:
Setting Features (Scaffold Notes 1)
Setting Characteristics (Scaffold Notes 2)
Setting Elements (Scaffold Notes 3)
Collaborative Tasks:
Pair-Share: Inferring the setting
Ask-Write: Identifying setting elements of the given story
Write-Advance: Describing the setting of the story
SESSION 2: STORY CHARACTERS AND CHARACTERIZATION
Discussion:
Character Types (Scaffold Notes 5)
Character Description Adjectives Based on Senses (Scaffold Notes 6)
Character Description Guide (Scaffold Notes 7)
Adjectives to Describe Personality Traits (Scaffold Notes 8)
Collaborative Tasks:
Pair-Share: Spotting the traits of the characters in the story
Ask-Write: Identifying one of the main character’s elements in the story
Write-Advance: Making a character sketch
SESSION 3: STORY PLOT AND PLOT DEVELOPMENT
Discussion:
Plot Types (Scaffold Notes 10)
Conflict Types (Scaffold Notes 11)
Plot Diagram (Scaffold Notes 12)
Plot Template (Scaffold Notes 13)
Collaborative Tasks:
Pair-Share: Identifying plot elements of the story
Ask-Write: Identifying plot description elements in the story
Write-Advance: Developing the plot of the story
SESSION 4: STORY ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL APPRECIATION
Discussion:
Story Components (Scaffold Notes 15)
Story Analysis Guide (Scaffold Notes 16)
Collaborative Tasks:
Pair-Share: Identifying story elements by answering questions
Ask-Write: Identifying story elements of the story
Write-Advance: Making a critical appreciation of the story
SESSION 5: REFERENCE TO CONTEXT
Discussion:
RTC Template (Scaffold Notes 18)
RTC Prompt (Scaffold Notes 19)
Collaborative Tasks:
Pair-Share: Identifying summary elements
Ask-Write: Identifying RTC elements for the given lines
Write-Advance: Explaining the line with reference to context
A lesson presentation that presents teaching and learning resources on Shakespearean and Miltonic Sonnets.
After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:
List sonnet types and their features.
Analyse the structure of a sonnet.
Compare and contrast Shakespearean Sonnets with Miltonic.
Demonstrate your knowledge of sonnets in writing.
This Resource includes:
Real Life Application and Cross-Curriculum Links
Flipped Lesson Part - Videos on Sonnets
Success Criteria - Sonnets Checklist
Lesson Starter: Vocabulary Check
Discussion:
Sonnet Types
Structure of Shakespearean Sonnet
Structure of Miltonic Sonnet
Collaborative Tasks:
Pair-Share: Identifying the structure of given Shakespearean Sonnet.
Ask-Write: Identifying the structure of given Miltonic Sonnet.
Write-Advance: Comparing Shakespearean and Miltonic Sonnets.
Mini-Plenary: 4 Online Quizzes
Assessment Rubrics
Differentiated Tasks: 4 Activities
Extensions: Comprehending a Shakespearean Prologue.
Plenary: Testing student understanding of sonnets.
Home Learning:
Reading sonnets to answer challenging questions.
Paraphrasing sonnets.
Providing modern text to sonnets.
Common Core Standards: ELA-Literacy-RL.9-10.9/11-12.4/7
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 bundle of 4 resources on Shakespearean and Miltonic Sonnets.
This bundle includes:
Scaffolding Notes: Vocabulary, Types, Structure, Rubrics
Worksheets, Exercises, and Task Cards
Lesson Plan with Resources
Ready to use PowerPoint Presentation
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 Shakespearean and Miltonic Sonnets.
After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:
List sonnet types and their features.
Analyse the structure of a sonnet.
Compare and contrast Shakespearean Sonnets with Miltonic.
Demonstrate your knowledge of sonnets in writing.
This Resource includes:
Real Life Application and Cross-Curriculum Links
Flipped Lesson Part - Videos on Sonnets
Success Criteria - Sonnets Checklist
Lesson Starter: Vocabulary Check
Discussion:
Sonnet Types
Structure of Shakespearean Sonnet
Structure of Miltonic Sonnet
Collaborative Tasks:
Pair-Share: Identifying the structure of given Shakespearean Sonnet.
Ask-Write: Identifying the structure of given Miltonic Sonnet.
Write-Advance: Comparing Shakespearean and Miltonic Sonnets.
Mini-Plenary: 4 Online Quizzes
Assessment Rubrics
Differentiated Tasks: 4 Activities
Extensions: Comprehending a Shakespearean Prologue.
Plenary: Testing student understanding of sonnets.
Home Learning:
Reading sonnets to answer challenging questions.
Paraphrasing sonnets.
Providing modern text to sonnets.
Common Core Standards: ELA-Literacy-RL.9-10.9/11-12.4/7
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 list of handouts that explain the steps followed for writing a review.
This Resource Includes:
Vocabulary Overview
Review Conventions
Tips for a Place Review
Guidelines on a Book Review
Guidelines for a Movie Review
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
