A compact review of story genres and story template organized for quick referencing. This Includes: Vocabulary Overview Story Genres Story Template Assessment Rubrics Teachers can use these handouts as ready reference material to remind the learners about the scaffolds required for alternate ending 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

This compact review of Parts of Speech for quick referencing is perfect for teaching Word Classes – Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, Verbs, Adverbs, Prepositions, Conjunctions and Interjections. 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 attempting these New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based activities students will be able to: Identify the correct definition for a range of word classes. Identify the correct word class of words in the context of a sentence. Apply existing knowledge of word classes to complete a sentence. Construct a sentence using vocabulary from a specific word class. Exercise error identification to identify common mistakes made in using parts of speech. Use different word classes to create different meanings in different contexts. This download includes: SN 1: Vocabulary Overview SN 2: List of parts of speech with their definitions, types and examples SN 3: List of word classes and their types – Part 1-2 SN 4: Parts of Speech 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 ready to use lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources of compound sentence structure based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Identify the functions of coordinating conjunctions. Identify the features of compound sentences with examples. Use coordinating conjunctions to coordinate or connect two clauses. Implement the features of compound sentences to discover their structure. Assess and verify the correct use of compound sentence patterns in writing. Create compound sentences with the given sentence structure and pattern. This download includes: Scaffolding Notes 1: Vocabulary Overview EXERCISE 1: Identify the coordinating conjunctions from the examples. Scaffolding Notes 2: Functions of Coordinating Conjunctions EXERCISE 2: Identify the functions of compound sentences. EXERCISE 3: Identify the features of a compound sentence with examples. Scaffolding Notes 3: Features of Compound Sentences EXERCISE 4: Identify the properties of compound sentences. EXERCISE 5: Answer the given questions to test your knowledge of the features of compound sentences. EXERCISE 6: Use coordinating conjunctions to coordinate or connect two clauses. EXERCISE 7: Answer the given questions to apply your knowledge of the compound sentences. EXERCISE 8: Implement the features of compound sentences to discover their structure. Scaffolding Notes 4: Structure of Compound Sentences EXERCISE 9: Examine the structure and the pattern of the compound sentences. EXERCISE 10: Assess and verify the correct use of compound sentence patterns in writing. EXERCISE 11: Create compound sentences with the given sentence structure and pattern. EXERCISE 12: Demonstrate the mastery of the use of compound sentence structure in writing. Scaffolding Notes 5: Sentence Structure Rubrics EXERCISE 13: Identify the coordinators in the given compound sentences. EXERCISE 14: Complete the sentences with meaningful clauses. EXERCISE 15: Use the coordinators (FANBOYS) to replace the semicolons in the compound sentences. EXERCISE 16: Use either coordinators or semicolons to join two independent clauses. EXERCISE 17: Split these compound sentences into two simple sentences. EXERCISE 18: Rewrite the given simple sentences as compound sentences.

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.

This Unit Lesson Plan is perfect for teaching Rhetorical Comparison Devices – Simile, Metaphor, Hyperbole and Analogy. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love these challenging exercises that are well-planned for student engagement. This Resource Includes: EXERCISE 1: Match the terms associated with comparison devices (1-7) with their meanings (A-G). EXERCISE 2: Match the types of rhetorical devices (1-4) with sensibilities they appeal to (A-D). EXERCISE 3: Fill in the blanks to check your understanding of the meaning of rhetorical comparison devices. EXERCISE 4: Watch the video - Literary Terms – to complete the following table with required details. EXERCISE 5: Note the definitions, purposes and quick memory tips to interpret and verbalise the comparison devices in the graphics. EXERCISE 6: Based on their similarities and differences give an example each to each of the signal words of the comparison devices. EXERCISE 7: Compare the two things in each of the illustrations using the rhetorical comparison device indicated below the graphic. EXERCISE 8: Form rhetoric statements to go with the graphics that exemplify the rhetorical comparison devices. EXERCISE 9: Fill the blanks in these similes. EXERCISE 10: Fill the blanks in these metaphors. EXERCISE 11: Fill the blanks in these hyperboles. EXERCISE 12: Fill the blanks in these analogies. EXERCISE 13: Choose the best description (rhetorical comparison device) used for each of the image. EXERCISE 14: Analyse what is being compared in the text using rhetorical comparison devices – Part 1. EXERCISE 15: Analyse what is being compared in the text using rhetorical comparison devices – Part 2. EXERCISE 16: Analyse what is being compared in the text using rhetorical comparison devices – Part 3. EXERCISE 17: Identify the impact of the use of rhetorical comparison devices in the given text. EXERCISE 18: Create expressions for the rhetorical comparison devices using the given patterns. EXERCISE 19: Use your knowledge of Rhetorical Comparison Devices to write about one of the following. RUBRICS: Comparison Devices Rubrics EXERCISE 20: Identify the two things that are being compared in each sentence. State whether each sentence below is a simile or metaphor. EXERCISE 21: Write on each line whether the sentence contains a simile or metaphor. EXERCISE 22: What is exaggerated and how in the following hyperboles? EXERCISE 23: Write the word that completes the analogy (that has the same relationship as the pair).

A Presentation on CURRICULUM MAPPING-ESL-KS3 organized for quick referencing. This Presentation Includes: 1. Cambridge Curriculum Programme 2. Curriculum Mapping - Year 7 & 8 3. Topic-Based Learning - Year 7 & 8 Teachers can use this presentation 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.

THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES: 1. Prose Text: Two Geniuses 2. Detailed Lesson Plans on: • Story Analysis • Character Description • Comprehension Check • Figurative Language - Irony * Lesson Assessment 3. Rubrics on: • Poem Analysis • Characterization • Comprehension • Irony * Assessment 4. Support Material: • Story Components • Story Analysis Guide • Character Description Guide • Character Description Adjectives • Sample Character Text • Character Sketch Template • Comprehension Guide • Irony Handout 5. Worksheets: • Identifying Character Traits • Identifying Irony Types • Question and Answers 6. Presentation: • Irony

Ready to use worksheets with answer key that present teaching and learning resources of a grammar lesson on subject-verb agreement based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. After working with these worksheets students will be able to: Identify the parts of a sentence (subject and verb). List and explain the basic rules of subject-verb agreement. Examine and discover the agreement of subject and verb in a sentence. Explain the organisation of subject and verb in a sentence pattern. Verify and correct the mistaken subject and deceptive agreement. Create and compose new sentence patterns with subject-verb concordance. This download includes: EXERCISE 1: Match the terms (1-10) with their meanings (A-J). EXERCISE 2: Identify subjects and verbs as used in the given sentences. EXERCISE 3: Watch the video - Subject-VerbAgreement - to fill in the correct form of the verbs in the brackets. EXERCISE 4: List and explain the basic rules of subject-verb agreement with examples. EXERCISE 5: Supply an appropriate linking verb that agrees with the subject in each of the sentences and the visuals. EXERCISE 6: Examine and discover the agreement of subject and verb in a sentence – Part 1. EXERCISE 7: Examine and discover the agreement of subject and verb in a sentence – Part 2. EXERCISE 8: Explain the organisation of subject and verb in a sentence pattern. EXERCISE 9: Verify and correct the mistaken subject and deceptive agreement – Part 1. EXERCISE 10: Verify and correct the mistaken subject and deceptive agreement – Part 2. EXERCISE 11: Create and compose new sentence patterns with subject-verb concordance. EXERCISE 12: Demonstrate the mastery of the use of subject-verb agreement in writing. EXERCISE 13: Correct the errors in subject-verb agreement in the following paragraph. EXERCISE 14: Circle the correct verb in each of the sentences. 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 with 6 sessions on teaching and learning resources of prefixes and suffixes based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. After completing this unit students will be able to: Match the terms associated with prefixes and suffixes with their meanings. Add prefixes and suffixes to high frequency and other studied words. Create new words with common prefixes and suffixes based on their meanings. Use prefixes and suffixes to form words and use roots as clues to the meaning of new words. Assess and evaluate the correct use of prefixes and suffixes in forming new words. Create new word patterns with words beginning and ending in common affixes and frame sentences. This download includes: SESSION 1: REMEMBERING EXERCISE 1: Match the TERMS (1-4) with their MEANINGS (A-D). EXERCISE 2-3: Match the PREFIXES and SUFFIXES with their MEANINGS. EXERCISE 4-5: Tick the correct option to find meaning for the common prefixes and suffixes. SESSION 2: UNDERSTANDING EXERCISE 6: Watch the video – Prefixes and Suffixes - and answer the following questions. SESSION 3: APPLYING EXERCISE 7-10: Create new words with each of the prefixes based on their meaning. EXERCISE 11-14: Create new words with each of the suffixes based on their meaning. EXERCISE 15-16: Create new words with common prefixes and suffixes used in Mathematics, Science and Social Studies Curriculum. EXERCISE 17-19: Add both prefixes and suffixes to root words to create new words. Take note of the letters to be dropped, added or doubled when creating new words. SESSION 4: ANALYSING EXERCISE 20: Interpret and verbalise the graphics by adding prefixes or suffixes to the root words. EXERCISE 21-23: Use prefixes to form words and use roots as clues to the meaning of new words – Part 1-3. EXERCISE 24-28: Use suffixes to form words and use roots as clues to the meaning of new words – Part 1-5. SESSION 5: EVALUATING EXERCISE 29-30: Assess and evaluate the correct use of prefixes and suffixes in forming new words – Part 1-2. SESSION 6: CREATING EXERCISE 31: Demonstrate the mastery of using PREFIXES AND SUFFIXES in writing. Focus on remembering, understanding, analysing and creating of prefixes and suffixes as suggested by the RUBRICS. RUBRICS: Prefixes and Suffixes Rubrics HOME LEARNING: EXERCISE 32-33: Choose the correct prefix and suffix to fill in the blanks. EXERCISE 34-35: Make words using the given prefixes and suffixes to go with the meaning. EXERCISE 36: List all the words from the following extract that are in the following pattern - prefix-root word-suffix.

Ready to use WORKSHEETS WITH ANSWER KEY on teaching and learning resources of a spelling lesson on prefixes and suffixes based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. After working with these worksheets students will be able to: Match the terms associated with prefixes and suffixes with their meanings. Add prefixes and suffixes to high frequency and other studied words. Create new words with common prefixes and suffixes based on their meanings. Use prefixes and suffixes to form words and use roots as clues to the meaning of new words. Assess and evaluate the correct use of prefixes and suffixes in forming new words. Create new word patterns with words beginning and ending in common affixes and frame sentences. This download includes: EXERCISE 1: Match the TERMS (1-4) with their MEANINGS (A-D). EXERCISE 2-3: Match the PREFIXES and SUFFIXES with their MEANINGS. EXERCISE 4-5: Tick the correct option to find meaning for the common prefixes and suffixes. EXERCISE 6: Watch the video – Prefixes and Suffixes - and answer the following questions. EXERCISE 7-10: Create new words with each of the prefixes based on their meaning. EXERCISE 11-14: Create new words with each of the suffixes based on their meaning. EXERCISE 15-16: Create new words with common prefixes and suffixes used in Mathematics, Science and Social Studies Curriculum. EXERCISE 17-19: Add both prefixes and suffixes to root words to create new words. Take note of the letters to be dropped, added or doubled when creating new words. EXERCISE 20: Interpret and verbalise the graphics by adding prefixes or suffixes to the root words. EXERCISE 21-23: Use prefixes to form words and use roots as clues to the meaning of new words – Part 1-3. EXERCISE 24-28: Use suffixes to form words and use roots as clues to the meaning of new words – Part 1-5. EXERCISE 29-30: Assess and evaluate the correct use of prefixes and suffixes in forming new words – Part 1-2. EXERCISE 31: Demonstrate the mastery of using PREFIXES AND SUFFIXES in writing. Focus on remembering, understanding, analysing and creating of prefixes and suffixes as suggested by the RUBRICS. RUBRICS: Prefixes and Suffixes Rubrics EXERCISE 32-33: Choose the correct prefix and suffix to fill in the blanks. EXERCISE 34-35: Make words using the given prefixes and suffixes to go with the meaning. EXERCISE 36: List all the words from the following extract that are in the following pattern - prefix-root word-suffix.

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.

A compact review of debating skills for quick referencing. This resource includes: Vocabulary Overview Debate Format for a Classroom How to Conduct a Debate 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 prepositions of place or movement organized for quick referencing. This Includes: Vocabulary Overview Preposition Rules Place Prepositions Illustrated Place Prepositions Usage of Place Prepositions 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 prepositions of time organized for quick referencing. This Includes: Vocabulary Overview Preposition Rules Time Prepositions Usage of Time Prepositions 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 10 worksheets and task cards on using rhetorical devices in a speech. This resource includes: Finding rhetorical devices from a word search. Identifying PUN element in texts. Identifying examples of pathos, logos, and ethos. Identifying rhetorical devices used by renowned orators. Demonstrating the knowledge of rhetorical devices in writing. Analyzing the speeches of famous orators for rhetorical devices. 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

This compact review of rhetorical sound devices for quick referencing is perfect for teaching Rhetorical Sound Devices – Alliteration, Assonance, Consonance, Sibilance, Onomatopoeia, Repetition, Rhyme and Meter. These no prep scaffolding notes would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. You and your students will love this information that is well planned for student engagement. After reading this information students will be able to: Match the terms associated with rhetorical sound devices with their meanings. Identify the words that exemplify the rhetorical sound devices in the text. Form rhetoric statements to go with the graphics that exemplify the rhetorical sound devices. Interpret the rhetorical sound devices used in the text and explain the author’s purpose in using them. Identify the impact of the use of rhetorical sound devices in the given text. Analyse the given text to interpret the rhetorical sound devices used in them. This Download Includes: SN 1: Vocabulary Overview SN 2: Literary Sound Devices SN 3: Alliterations and its Variations SN 4: Rhetorical Sound Devices SN 5: Rhyme Types SN 6: Sound Devices Rubrics 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 ready to use lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on article writing. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Recall article writing techniques. Apply authorial technique to write articles. Analyse author’s use of language and the impact of it in writing an article. Demonstrate command of the conventions of article in writing. This download includes: Vocabulary Overview - Articles, Features, News Story Real Life Application and Cross-Curriculum Links Flipped Lesson Part - Videos Success Criteria - Article Writing Checklist Lesson Starter: Matching the topics with the titles. Discussion: Article Writing Tips Structure of a Feature Article Features of a Feature Article Collaborative Tasks: Pair-Share: Analyzing a feature to spot the parts of an article. Think-Write: Providing the paragraphs with suitable topic sentences. Write-Share: Choosing a topic to write an article. Mini-Plenary: 2 Online Quizzes Assessment Rubrics Differentiated Tasks: Demonstrating article writing skill. Extensions: Writing prompts to write articles to health magazines. Plenary: Answering multiple choice questions on article writing. Home Learning: Identifying the structural elements of a news story. Thinking of creative titles for the given short articles. Matching the given first paragraphs with the topic sentences. Thinking of an appropriate conclusion to given paragraphs. Common Core Standards: ELA-Literacy-Writing - 6-8.1a-e/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 lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on narrative story writing. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Define the components of a short story. Identify the elements of a short story. Demonstrate the mastery of short story elements. Narrate a short story on a given situation in a genre of your choice. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Narration, Story, Plot, Storyline Flipped Lesson Part - Video - How to Write a Narrative Story Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Topic Tennis Success Criteria - Narrative Story Checklist Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share Scaffolder Notes - Story Guide, Story Template, Story Starters 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 Prompts Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - PQP Technique Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Task Cards Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.W.6-8.3abde/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 a narrative story, thereby helping them to enhance their writing skills.

A lesson presentation that presents teaching and learning resources on PEE paragraph writing. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Understand the characteristic language of texts. Acquire knowledge of PEE technique to analyse a text. Comment on the purpose, context, style, audience, register, and tone of the given text. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - PEE, Point, Evidence, Explanation Flipped Lesson Part - Video - How to Nail a PEE Paragraph Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – PEE SNIKKERS Success Criteria - PEE Checklist Scaffolding Notes - PEE Method, PEE Template 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 - Worksheet Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - PQP Technique Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Worksheets with Answers Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.1/RI.8.8/SL.8.1a/L.8.4a/W.8.2b Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive Teachers can use this resource to teach the students to use PEE method to analyze a text, 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