A unit set of scaffolding notes with 6 sessions on teaching and learning resources of adjective types based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. After completing this unit students will be able to: SESSION 1 - REMEMBERING: Describe the key elements of adjectives. SESSION 2 - UNDERSTANDING: Explain the functions of adjectives in general sentences. SESSION 3 - APPLYING: Use adjectives depending on what is to be modified. SESSION 4 - ANALYSING: Deconstruct the functions of adjectives in particular sentences. SESSION 5 - EVALUATING: Assess and evaluate the use of adjectives in writing. SESSION 6 - CREATING: Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives depending on what is to be modified. This download includes: Scaffolding Notes 1: Vocabulary Overview Scaffolding Notes 2: Characteristics of Adjectives Scaffolding Notes 3: Classification of Adjectives Scaffolding Notes 4: Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers Scaffolding Notes 5: Adjective Types 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 unit lesson presentation with 6 sessions on teaching and learning resources of relative clauses based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. This download includes: VIDEO – Relative Clauses Scaffolding Notes 1: Vocabulary Overview EXERCISE 1: List the properties of relative clauses and give examples. Scaffolding Notes 2: Properties of Relative Clauses EXERCISE 2: Classify relative clauses based on their functional placement and give examples. Scaffolding Notes 3: Classification of Relative Clauses based on Functions EXERCISE 3: Implement the properties of relative clauses to discover their structure. Scaffolding Notes 4: Structure of Relative Clauses EXERCISE 4: Explain the organization of relative clauses in sentence patterns. EXERCISE 5: Identify the misplaced modifiers and dangling modifiers then suggest corrections. Scaffolding Notes 5: Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers EXERCISE 6: Place clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers - Part 1. EXERCISE 7: Place clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers - Part 2. EXERCISE 8: Use relative clauses to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing. EXERCISE 9: Demonstrate the mastery of the use of relative clauses in writing. Focus on the use of key elements, functions, structure, sentence patterns, misplaced and dangling modifiers as suggested by the RUBRICS. Scaffolding Notes 6: Relative Clauses Rubrics EXERCISE 10: Identify the relative clauses used in the sentences. EXERCISE 11: Answer the given questions to demonstrate your knowledge of relative clauses. EXERCISE 12: Answer the given questions to demonstrate command of the conventions of relative clauses. EXERCISE 13: Decide the type of relative clauses used in sentences based on their functions. EXERCISE 14: Classify the type of relative clauses used in sentences based on their functions. EXERCISE 15: Identify the use of relative clauses based on their function. EXERCISE 16: Identify relative pronouns or adverbs referring to people, objects, animals, time, place and reason. EXERCISE 17: Relative clause quiz. EXERCISE 18: Rewrite the following sentences with relative clauses into two independent clauses. EXERCISE 19: Combine the sentences using either relative pronouns or relative adverbs. EXERCISE 20: Identify the relative clause, the relative pronouns/adverbs, the subject, the verb and the question it answers.

A unit set of scaffolding notes with 6 sessions on teaching and learning resources of relative clauses based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. This download includes: Scaffolding Notes 1: Vocabulary Overview Scaffolding Notes 2: Properties of Relative Clauses Scaffolding Notes 3: Classification of Relative Clauses based on Functions Scaffolding Notes 4: Structure of Relative Clauses Scaffolding Notes 5: Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers Scaffolding Notes 6: Relative Clauses 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 unit set of worksheets and answers with 6 sessions on teaching and learning resources of relative clauses based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. This download includes: EXERCISE 1: List the properties of relative clauses and give examples. EXERCISE 2: Classify relative clauses based on their functional placement and give examples. EXERCISE 3: Implement the properties of relative clauses to discover their structure. EXERCISE 4: Explain the organization of relative clauses in sentence patterns. EXERCISE 5: Identify the misplaced modifiers and dangling modifiers then suggest corrections. EXERCISE 6: Place clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers - Part 1. EXERCISE 7: Place clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers - Part 2. EXERCISE 8: Use relative clauses to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing. EXERCISE 9: Demonstrate the mastery of the use of relative clauses in writing. Focus on the use of key elements, functions, structure, sentence patterns, misplaced and dangling modifiers as suggested by the RUBRICS. EXERCISE 10: Identify the relative clauses used in the sentences. EXERCISE 11: Answer the given questions to demonstrate your knowledge of relative clauses. EXERCISE 12: Answer the given questions to demonstrate command of the conventions of relative clauses. EXERCISE 13: Decide the type of relative clauses used in sentences based on their functions. EXERCISE 14: Classify the type of relative clauses used in sentences based on their functions. EXERCISE 15: Identify the use of relative clauses based on their function. EXERCISE 16: Identify relative pronouns or adverbs referring to people, objects, animals, time, place and reason. EXERCISE 17: Relative clause quiz. EXERCISE 18: Rewrite the following sentences with relative clauses into two independent clauses. EXERCISE 19: Combine the sentences using either relative pronouns or relative adverbs. EXERCISE 20: Identify the relative clause, the relative pronouns/adverbs, the subject, the verb and the question it answers:

A unit lesson plan with 6 sessions on teaching and learning resources of relative clauses based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. This download includes: VIDEO – Relative Clauses Scaffolding Notes 1: Vocabulary Overview EXERCISE 1: List the properties of relative clauses and give examples. Scaffolding Notes 2: Properties of Relative Clauses EXERCISE 2: Classify relative clauses based on their functional placement and give examples. Scaffolding Notes 3: Classification of Relative Clauses based on Functions EXERCISE 3: Implement the properties of relative clauses to discover their structure. Scaffolding Notes 4: Structure of Relative Clauses EXERCISE 4: Explain the organization of relative clauses in sentence patterns. EXERCISE 5: Identify the misplaced modifiers and dangling modifiers then suggest corrections. Scaffolding Notes 5: Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers EXERCISE 6: Place clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers - Part 1. EXERCISE 7: Place clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers - Part 2. EXERCISE 8: Use relative clauses to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing. EXERCISE 9: Demonstrate the mastery of the use of relative clauses in writing. Focus on the use of key elements, functions, structure, sentence patterns, misplaced and dangling modifiers as suggested by the RUBRICS. Scaffolding Notes 6: Relative Clauses Rubrics EXERCISE 10: Identify the relative clauses used in the sentences. EXERCISE 11: Answer the given questions to demonstrate your knowledge of relative clauses. EXERCISE 12: Answer the given questions to demonstrate command of the conventions of relative clauses. EXERCISE 13: Decide the type of relative clauses used in sentences based on their functions. EXERCISE 14: Classify the type of relative clauses used in sentences based on their functions. EXERCISE 15: Identify the use of relative clauses based on their function. EXERCISE 16: Identify relative pronouns or adverbs referring to people, objects, animals, time, place and reason. EXERCISE 17: Relative clause quiz. EXERCISE 18: Rewrite the following sentences with relative clauses into two independent clauses. EXERCISE 19: Combine the sentences using either relative pronouns or relative adverbs. EXERCISE 20: Identify the relative clause, the relative pronouns/adverbs, the subject, the verb and the question it answers.

A unit lesson presentation with 6 sessions on teaching and learning resources of writing a biography based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. This download includes: Video: Writing Biographies Scaffolding Notes 1: Vocabulary Overview EXERCISE 1: Compare and contrast a biography and an autobiography. Use the Interactive Venn Diagram to record the difference between autobiography and biography. Scaffolding Notes 2: Biography vs Autobiography Chart EXERCISE 2: Identify the sentences that answer the given questions to show the structure and features of a sample biography. Scaffolding Notes 3: Question Prompts for Biography EXERCISE 3: Determine the author’s use of narrative language and techniques for the given sample biography – Part 1. EXERCISE 4: Determine the author’s use of narrative language and techniques for the given sample biography – Part 2. EXERCISE 5: DIFFERENTIATION - Demonstrate your knowledge of writing a biography by attempting any one of the following tasks. Focus on content, ideas, organization, voice, word choice, vocabulary, sentence structure and conventions as suggested by rubrics. Scaffolding Notes 4: Writing a Biography Rubrics EXERCISE 6: Follow either the graphic organizer or Bio Cube to plan a biography on a chosen person. Scaffolding Notes 5: Biography Graphic Organiser Use Bio Cube from Cube Creator to develop an outline of a person whose biography you want to write. Use specific prompts to describe a person’s significance, background and personality. EXERCISE 7: Follow the biography structure to organise the first draft of a planned biography on the chosen person. Scaffolding Notes 6: Biography Structure EXERCISE 8: Use the checklist to evaluate each other’s work with constructive feedback. Scaffolding Notes 7: Biography Checklist EXERCISE 9: Use the rubrics to evaluate each other’s work with constructive feedback. Scaffolding Notes 8: Biography Rubrics EXERCISE 10: Follow the teacher instructions and student feedback to write the final draft of the drafted biography. Write your own biography and publish it on Writing with Writers. Scaffolding Notes 9: Sample Biography – Helen Keller Scaffolding Notes 10: Transitions – Connective Words Scaffolding Notes 11: Adjective Types and Adverb Types Scaffolding Notes 12: Active Verbs Scaffolding Notes 13: Sentence Types Select Biographies and Memoirs and list them under the headings based on people whose work was in sports, science, engineering, the arts and anything else that may grab a student passing by the table. EXERCISE 11: Read an extract from the biography of Albert Einstein and answer the comprehension questions. EXERCISE 12: Online Exercise: English ESL Biography Worksheets

A unit lesson plan with 6 sessions on teaching and learning resources of writing a biography based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. This download includes: Video: Writing Biographies Scaffolding Notes 1: Vocabulary Overview EXERCISE 1: Compare and contrast a biography and an autobiography. Use the Interactive Venn Diagram to record the difference between autobiography and biography. Scaffolding Notes 2: Biography vs Autobiography Chart EXERCISE 2: Identify the sentences that answer the given questions to show the structure and features of a sample biography. Scaffolding Notes 3: Question Prompts for Biography EXERCISE 3: Determine the author’s use of narrative language and techniques for the given sample biography – Part 1. EXERCISE 4: Determine the author’s use of narrative language and techniques for the given sample biography – Part 2. EXERCISE 5: DIFFERENTIATION - Demonstrate your knowledge of writing a biography by attempting any one of the following tasks. Focus on content, ideas, organization, voice, word choice, vocabulary, sentence structure and conventions as suggested by rubrics. Scaffolding Notes 4: Writing a Biography Rubrics EXERCISE 6: Follow either the graphic organizer or Bio Cube to plan a biography on a chosen person. Scaffolding Notes 5: Biography Graphic Organiser Use Bio Cube from Cube Creator to develop an outline of a person whose biography you want to write. Use specific prompts to describe a person’s significance, background and personality. EXERCISE 7: Follow the biography structure to organise the first draft of a planned biography on the chosen person. Scaffolding Notes 6: Biography Structure EXERCISE 8: Use the checklist to evaluate each other’s work with constructive feedback. Scaffolding Notes 7: Biography Checklist EXERCISE 9: Use the rubrics to evaluate each other’s work with constructive feedback. Scaffolding Notes 8: Biography Rubrics EXERCISE 10: Follow the teacher instructions and student feedback to write the final draft of the drafted biography. Write your own biography and publish it on Writing with Writers. Scaffolding Notes 9: Sample Biography – Helen Keller Scaffolding Notes 10: Transitions – Connective Words Scaffolding Notes 11: Adjective Types and Adverb Types Scaffolding Notes 12: Active Verbs Scaffolding Notes 13: Sentence Types Select Biographies and Memoirs and list them under the headings based on people whose work was in sports, science, engineering, the arts and anything else that may grab a student passing by the table. EXERCISE 11: Read an extract from the biography of Albert Einstein and answer the comprehension questions. EXERCISE 12: Online Exercise: English ESL Biography Worksheets

A unit set of worksheets and answers with 6 sessions on teaching and learning resources of writing a biography based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. This download includes: EXERCISE 1: Compare and contrast a biography and an autobiography. EXERCISE 2: Identify the sentences that answer the given questions to show the structure and features of a sample biography. EXERCISE 3: Determine the author’s use of narrative language and techniques for the given sample biography – Part 1. EXERCISE 4: Determine the author’s use of narrative language and techniques for the given sample biography – Part 2. EXERCISE 5: Demonstrate your knowledge of writing a biography by attempting any one of the following tasks. Focus on content, ideas, organization, voice, word choice, vocabulary, sentence structure and conventions as suggested by rubrics. EXERCISE 6: Follow either the graphic organizer or Bio Cube to plan a biography on a chosen person. EXERCISE 7: Follow the biography structure to organise the first draft of a planned biography on the chosen person. EXERCISE 8: Use the checklist to evaluate each other’s work with constructive feedback. EXERCISE 9: Use the rubrics to evaluate each other’s work with constructive feedback. EXERCISE 10: Follow the teacher instructions and student feedback to write the final draft of the drafted biography. Write your own biography and publish it on Writing with Writers. EXERCISE 11: Read an extract from the biography of Albert Einstein and answer the comprehension 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 unit set of scaffolding notes with 6 sessions on teaching and learning resources of writing a biography based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. This download includes: Scaffolding Notes 1: Vocabulary Overview Scaffolding Notes 2: Biography vs Autobiography Chart Scaffolding Notes 3: Question Prompts for Biography Scaffolding Notes 4: Writing a Biography Rubrics Scaffolding Notes 5: Biography Graphic Organiser Scaffolding Notes 6: Biography Structure Scaffolding Notes 7: Biography Checklist Scaffolding Notes 8: Biography Rubrics Scaffolding Notes 9: Sample Biography – Helen Keller Scaffolding Notes 10: Transitions – Connective Words Scaffolding Notes 11: Adjective Types and Adverb Types Scaffolding Notes 12: Active Verbs Scaffolding Notes 13: Sentence Types 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 plan on prose comprehension for 6 sessions on teaching and learning of the story, “The Scarecrow and His Servant” (an extract) by Philip Pullman based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. This download includes: STORY: An extract from “The Scarecrow and His Servant” by Philip Pullman EXERCISE 1: Match the meanings (A-N) to the words (1-14) they refer to. EXERCISE 2: Find meaning of certain expressions: words and phrases in the story. EXERCISE 3: Analyse the impact of specific word choices. Scaffolding Notes 1: Setting Elements Template EXERCISE 4: Use the template to identify the setting elements of the story. EXERCISE 5: Answer the questions to demonstrate your knowledge of the setting of the story. Scaffolding Notes 2: Character Description Guide EXERCISE 6: Use the guide to identify character traits and make a character sketch of the main characters in the story. EXERCISE 7: Answer the characterization questions to demonstrate your skill of comprehension. EXERCISE 8: Answer the questions to demonstrate your understanding of characterisation. Scaffolding Notes 3: Freytag’s Pyramid – Plot Diagram Scaffolding Notes 4: Plot Elements Template EXERCISE 9: Use Freytag’s Pyramid to identify plot elements. EXERCISE 10: Answer the plot-related questions to demonstrate your skill of comprehension. Scaffolding Notes 5: Story Analysis Guide EXERCISE 11: Use the analysis guide to identify the story elements the story. EXERCISE 12: Answer the questions citing the textual evidence that most strongly supports the analysis. EXERCISE 13: Answer questions based on what the text says explicitly and the inferences drawn from the text. EXERCISE 14: Answer the questions to demonstrate your skill of literary techniques used. EXERCISE 15: Provide an objective summary of the setting and the plot, make a character sketch, and make a critical appreciation of the story. Scaffolding Notes 6: Story Comprehension Rubrics EXERCISE 16: Answer the retrieval questions to demonstrate your skill of comprehension.

A unit set of worksheets with answers on prose comprehension for 6 sessions on teaching and learning of the story, “The Scarecrow and His Servant” (an extract) by Philip Pullman based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. This download includes: EXERCISE 1: Match the meanings (A-N) to the words (1-14) they refer to. EXERCISE 2: Find meaning of certain expressions: words and phrases in the story. EXERCISE 3: Analyse the impact of specific word choices. EXERCISE 4: Use the template to identify the setting elements of the story. EXERCISE 5: Answer the questions to demonstrate your knowledge of the setting of the story. EXERCISE 6: Use the guide to identify character traits and make a character sketch of the main characters in the story. EXERCISE 7: Answer the characterization questions to demonstrate your skill of comprehension. EXERCISE 8: Answer the questions to demonstrate your understanding of characterisation. EXERCISE 9: Use Freytag’s Pyramid to identify plot elements. EXERCISE 10: Answer the plot-related questions to demonstrate your skill of comprehension. EXERCISE 11: Use the analysis guide to identify the story elements the story. EXERCISE 12: Answer the questions citing the textual evidence that most strongly supports the analysis. EXERCISE 13: Answer questions based on what the text says explicitly and the inferences are drawn from the text. EXERCISE 14: Answer the questions to demonstrate your skill of literary techniques used. EXERCISE 15: Provide an objective summary of the setting and the plot, make a character sketch, and make a critical appreciation of the story. EXERCISE 16: Answer the retrieval questions to demonstrate your skill of comprehension.

A unit set of worksheets and answers with 6 sessions on teaching and learning resources of prepositions based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. This download includes: EXERCISE 1: Preposition Corners Activity EXERCISE 2: Identify the properties of prepositions. EXERCISE 3: Examine the action of prepositions in sentences. EXERCISE 4: Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions. EXERCISE 5: Identify preposition kinds based on the relationship they indicate. EXERCISE 6: Identify the relationships indicated by the kinds of prepositions. EXERCISE 7: Decide the type of preposition used in sentences based on the relationships they indicate. EXERCISE 8: Verbalise the relationships that the prepositions signal between the nouns to go with given pictures. EXERCISE 9: Verbalise the relationships of other prepositions that are signaled between the nouns to go with given pictures. EXERCISE 10: Examine the structure and the pattern of prepositions in sentences. EXERCISE 11: Analyse the use of prepositions in writing. EXERCISE 12: Compare and analyse the use of various prepositions in writing. EXERCISE 13: Identify the errors in the use of prepositions. EXERCISE 14: Create sentences with given patterns to convey specific meanings and add variety to writing. EXERCISE 15: Use prepositions of manner (with, by, like, as, in, on, as if) to answer questions. EXERCISE 16: Answer the following to demonstrate your understanding of prepositions. EXERCISE 17: Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions. EXERCISE 18: Identify the presence of prepositions in the sentences. EXERCISE 19: Answer the following to demonstrate the command of the conventions of prepositions. EXERCISE 20: Use prepositions of direction to give directions to reach The Westminster School, Dubai. EXERCISE 21: Write the flight information from Dubai Airport to London in sentences using the given prepositions of time in the column. EXERCISE 22: Fill in the blanks with prepositions of place. EXERCISE 23: Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition kinds. EXERCISE 24: Identify the errors in the use of prepositions in the following passages and write the correction. EXERCISE 25: Identify the prepositions and state their kind and the relation they indicate. EXERCISE 26: Fill in the blanks with prepositions as mentioned in the brackets. EXERCISE 27: Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions.

A unit lesson presentation with 6 sessions on teaching and learning resources of prepositions based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. This download includes: Scaffolding Notes 1: Vocabulary Overview EXERCISE 1: Preposition Corners Activity Scaffolding Notes 2: Preposition types based on the structure EXERCISE 2: Identify the properties of prepositions. EXERCISE 3: Examine the action of prepositions in sentences. EXERCISE 4: Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions. Scaffolding Notes 3: Preposition kinds based on the relationships they indicate EXERCISE 5: Identify preposition kinds based on the relationship they indicate. EXERCISE 6: Identify the relationships indicated by the kinds of prepositions. EXERCISE 7: Decide the type of preposition used in sentences based on the relationships they indicate. EXERCISE 8: Verbalise the relationships that the prepositions signal between the nouns to go with given pictures. EXERCISE 9: Verbalise the relationships of other prepositions that are signaled between the nouns to go with given pictures. EXERCISE 10: Examine the structure and the pattern of prepositions in sentences. Scaffolding Notes 4: Preposition rules EXERCISE 11: Analyse the use of prepositions in writing. EXERCISE 12: Compare and analyse the use of various prepositions in writing. EXERCISE 13: Identify the errors in the use of prepositions. EXERCISE 14: Create sentences with given patterns to convey specific meanings and add variety to writing. Scaffolding Notes 5: Prepositions Types Rubrics EXERCISE 15: Use prepositions of manner (with, by, like, as, in, on, as if) to answer questions. EXERCISE 16: Answer the following to demonstrate your understanding of prepositions. EXERCISE 17: Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions. EXERCISE 18: Identify the presence of prepositions in the sentences. EXERCISE 19: Answer the following to demonstrate the command of the conventions of prepositions. EXERCISE 20: Use prepositions of direction to give directions to reach The Westminster School, Dubai. EXERCISE 21: Write the flight information from Dubai Airport to London in sentences using the given prepositions of time in the column. EXERCISE 22: Fill in the blanks with prepositions of place. EXERCISE 23: Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition kinds. EXERCISE 24: Identify the errors in the use of prepositions in the following passages and write the correction. EXERCISE 25: Identify the prepositions and state their kind and the relation they indicate. EXERCISE 26: Fill in the blanks with prepositions as mentioned in the brackets. EXERCISE 27: Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions.

A unit set of scaffolding notes with 6 sessions on teaching and learning resources of prepositions based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. This download includes: Scaffolding Notes 1: Vocabulary Overview Scaffolding Notes 2: Preposition types based on the structure Scaffolding Notes 3: Preposition kinds based on the relationships they indicate Scaffolding Notes 4: Preposition rules Scaffolding Notes 5: Prepositions Types 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 unit set of worksheets with answers on reading information text of 6 sessions on teaching and learning based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. This download includes: TEXT: Information Text on “Chocolate” EXERCISE 1: Answer the following questions to demonstrate your knowledge of information texts. EXERCISE 2: Match the meanings (A-O) to the words (1-15) they refer to. EXERCISE 3: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text. EXERCISE 4: Skim, scan and close read to find reference for the use of language variety and vocabulary type in the text EXERCISE 5: Determine the central idea of the text. EXERCISE 6: Use IQC (Idea-Quote-Conclude) technique and comment on the author’s use of vocabulary type. EXERCISE 7: Write IQC (Idea-Quote-Conclude) paragraphs about the use of vocabulary type in the text. EXERCISE 8: Analyse the impact of specific word choices on meaning of the text. EXERCISE 9: Analyse the development of language and vocabulary over the course of the text. EXERCISE 10: Answer the questions to demonstrate your knowledge of the vocabulary used in the text. EXERCISE 11: Use IQC (Idea-Quote-Conclude) technique and comment on the author’s use of language variety. EXERCISE 12: Write IQC (Idea-Quote-Conclude) paragraphs about the use of language variety in the text. EXERCISE 13: Analyse in detail the role of particular sentences in developing and refining a key concept. EXERCISE 14: Draw conclusions based on visual clues. EXERCISE 15: Prepare your own comprehension question types with answers from the text. EXERCISE 16: Use the reading strategies to answer open-ended questions. EXERCISE 17: Use textual clues to answer the comprehension questions. EXERCISE 18: Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports to answer the questions. EXERCISE 19: Use PEE (Point-Evidence-Explain) model to comment on the author’s use of language techniques. EXERCISE 20: Write PEEL (Point-Evidence-Explain-Link) paragraphs about the use of figurative language in the text. EXERCISE 21: Write PEEL (Point-Evidence-Explain-Link) paragraphs about the use of connotative language in the text. EXERCISE 22: Determine what can be inferred when the text says what it says. EXERCISE 23: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative meanings. EXERCISE 24: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including connotative meanings. EXERCISE 25: Determine the text elements for the given information. EXERCISE 26: Evaluate the argument and specific claims in the text. EXERCISE 27: Determine the author’s point of view or purpose in the text. EXERCISE 28: Compare and contrast two texts and identify where the texts disagree on matters of fact or interpretation. EXERCISE 29-33: Write your own information text.

A unit set of scaffolding notes on reading information text with 6 sessions on teaching and learning based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. After completing this unit students will be able to: SESSION 1: REMEMBERING - Vocabulary Overview - Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text. SESSION 2: UNDERSTANDING - Language and Vocabulary - Determine a central idea of a text and analyse its development over the course of the text. SESSION 3: APPLYING - Visual and Textual Clues - Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. SESSION 4: ANALYSING - Language Techniques - Analyse the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings. SESSION 5: EVALUATING - Text Elements - Evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient. SESSION 6: CREATING - Information Text - Develop a text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text. This download includes: Scaffolding Notes 1: Skim, scan and close read text template. Scaffolding Notes 2: IQC (Idea-Quote-Conclude) paragraph technique Scaffolding Notes 3: Common comprehension question types Scaffolding Notes 4: Reading strategies Scaffolding Notes 5: PEEL (Point-Evidence-Explain-Link) paragraph technique Scaffolding Notes 6: Text elements template Scaffolding Notes 7: Descriptive information text prompt Scaffolding Notes 8: Problem and solution information text prompt Scaffolding Notes 9: Compare and contrast information text prompt Scaffolding Notes 10: Cause and effect information text prompt Scaffolding Notes 11: Sequential information text prompt Scaffolding Notes 12: Information Text 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 unit plan on reading information text with 6 sessions on teaching and learning based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. This download includes: EXERCISE 1: Answer the following questions to demonstrate your knowledge of information texts. EXERCISE 2: Match the meanings (A-O) to the words (1-15) they refer to. EXERCISE 3: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text. EXERCISE 4: Skim, scan and close read to find reference for the use of language variety and vocabulary type in the text EXERCISE 5: Determine the central idea of the text. EXERCISE 6: Use IQC (Idea-Quote-Conclude) technique and comment on the author’s use of vocabulary type. EXERCISE 7: Write IQC (Idea-Quote-Conclude) paragraphs about the use of vocabulary type in the text. EXERCISE 8: Analyse the impact of specific word choices on meaning of the text. EXERCISE 9: Analyse the development of language and vocabulary over the course of the text. EXERCISE 10: Answer the questions to demonstrate your knowledge of the vocabulary used in the text. EXERCISE 11: Use IQC (Idea-Quote-Conclude) technique and comment on the author’s use of language variety. EXERCISE 12: Write IQC (Idea-Quote-Conclude) paragraphs about the use of language variety in the text. EXERCISE 13: Analyse in detail the role of particular sentences in developing and refining a key concept. EXERCISE 14: Draw conclusions based on visual clues. EXERCISE 15: Prepare your own comprehension question types with answers from the text. EXERCISE 16: Use the reading strategies to answer open-ended questions. EXERCISE 17: Use textual clues to answer the comprehension questions. EXERCISE 18: Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports to answer the questions. EXERCISE 19: Use PEE (Point-Evidence-Explain) model to comment on the author’s use of language techniques. EXERCISE 20: Write PEEL (Point-Evidence-Explain-Link) paragraphs about the use of figurative language in the text. EXERCISE 21: Write PEEL (Point-Evidence-Explain-Link) paragraphs about the use of connotative language in the text. EXERCISE 22: Determine what can be inferred when the text says what it says. EXERCISE 23: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative meanings. EXERCISE 24: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including connotative meanings. EXERCISE 25: Determine the text elements for the given information. EXERCISE 26: Evaluate the argument and specific claims in the text. EXERCISE 27: Determine the author’s point of view or purpose in the text. EXERCISE 28: Compare and contrast two texts and identify where the texts disagree on matters of fact or interpretation. EXERCISE 29-33: Write your own information text for a website. RUBRICS: Information Text Rubrics