A lesson presentation that presents teaching and learning resources on reading strategies to identify purpose, context, and style while analyzing the text. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Understand and determine the purpose, the context, and the style of a text. Discuss author’s purpose, context clues, and text styles. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of purpose, context, and style in writing. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Purpose, Context, Style Flipped Lesson Part - Video - What is Purpose, Context, and Style? Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – P-C-S Analysis Success Criteria - Purpose Context Style Checklist Scaffolding Notes - Author’s Purpose, Context Clues, Text Style Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – 3 Online Quizzes Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - Worksheet Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - PQP Technique Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Worksheets with Answers Common Core Standards - ELA-LIT.W.6-8.4/5/10/RI.6.6/W.9-10.1d/10/W.11-12.4/5 Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive Educational Tools and Resources - Adverbs, Verbs, Adjectives, Connectives Teachers can use this resource to teach the students to 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

A lesson presentation that presents teaching and learning resources on reading strategies to understand texts while analyzing the texts. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Distinguish words, phrases, clauses, and sentences. Discuss reading tips to understand texts. Read to understand the language of ancient texts in relation to modern ones. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Modern Text, Ancient Text, Understanding Texts Flipped Lesson Part - Video - Reading Difficult Texts Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – W-P-C-S Chart Success Criteria - Understanding Texts Checklist Scaffolding Notes - Reading Tips to Understand Texts 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 - 3 Online Exercises Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - Who Wants to be a Millionaire Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Worksheets with Answers Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.RL.6-8.1-4/6/9 Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive Teachers can use this resource to teach the students to understand modern and ancient texts, 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

A lesson presentation that presents teaching and learning resources on reading persuasive texts. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Understand the persuasive techniques used in the text. Discuss the characteristics of persuasive text types. Read persuasive texts to identify and comment on the characteristic language. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Persuasive Texts Flipped Lesson Part - Video - Reading Persuasive Texts Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – You Decide Success Criteria - Persuasive Texts Checklist Scaffolding Notes - Characteristics of Persuasive Texts, Persuasive 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 - Worksheet Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - Who Wants to be a Millionaire Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Worksheets with Answers Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.1-7 Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive Word-Bank: Connectives, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives Teachers can use this resource to teach the students to read persuasive texts, 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

A lesson presentation that presents teaching and learning resources on writing a draft. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Analyse the techniques for writing a first draft. List the checklist for writing a first draft. Produce a first draft to a specific audience, purpose and context in a consistent register, tone, and style. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Draft Flipped Lesson Part - Video - How to Write a Draft Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Who Wants to be a Millionaire Success Criteria - First Draft Checklist Scaffolding Notes - Language Characteristics, Draft Techniques Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – 3 Online Quizzes Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - Worksheet Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - PQP Technique Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Worksheets with Answers Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.W.8.4/5/10 Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive Word-Bank: Connectives, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives 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 story analysis. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Acquire knowledge of story elements. Discuss story components and story analysis guide. Analyse the assigned story to make a critical appreciation. Demonstrate mastery of story elements in writing. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Plot, Characters, Setting Flipped Lesson Part - Video - How to Analyze Literature Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – A Picture is Worth 1000 Words Success Criteria - Story Analysis Checklist Scaffolding Notes - Story Components, Template, Guide, Prompt Collaborative Group Tasks – Think-Share, Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – 3 Online Quizzes Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - Exercise Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - PEEL Technique Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Worksheets and Task Cards Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1-6/9 Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive Word-Bank: Connectives, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives 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 story setting. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Understand how setting helps to create atmosphere. Discuss setting features and characteristics. Spot the setting elements of a given text and describe the setting. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Setting, Time, Place, Duration, Atmosphere Flipped Lesson Part - Video - Why Setting is Important for a Story? Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Label the Setting Success Criteria - Story Setting Checklist Scaffolding Notes - Setting Features, Characteristics, and Elements Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – 3 Online Quizzes Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - Worksheet Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - PQE Technique Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Worksheets with Answers Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.RL.6-8.1-4/6 Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive Word-Bank: Connectives, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives 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 poetic devices in poetry. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Acquire a clear understanding of the concept of poetic devices. Discuss sound devices, comparison devices, and the other poetic devices. Identify the poetic devices and explain how they are used in poems. Demonstrate the mastery of poetic devices in writing. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Comparison Devices, Sound Devices, Poetic Devices Flipped Lesson Part - Video - Poetic Devices in Poetry Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Devices in Images Success Criteria - Poetic Devices Checklist Scaffolding Notes - Comparison Devices, Sound Devices, Prompts Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – 3 Online Quizzes Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - Exercise Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - IQE Technique Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Worksheets and Task Cards Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.L.6-8.5/RL.6-8.4/6/9-10.5 Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive Word-Bank: Connectives, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives 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 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 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 set of 25 task cards and exercises on prose comprehension of a Shakespearean comedy, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. 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

A ready to use lesson presentation that presents teaching and learning resources on poem writing. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Acquire knowledge of poetry structures, elements, and forms. Develop students’ abilities to understand a poetic response to the world they inhabit, both from the point of view of a poet and from their own experience. Demonstrate command of the conventions of poetry in writing. This download includes: Vocabulary Overview - Poetry, Poem Real Life Application and Cross-Curriculum Links - Science, Math, Social Studies Flipped Lesson Part - Videos Success Criteria - Poem Writing Checklist Lesson Starter: Matching the poem types with their meanings. Discussion: Poetry Structures Poetry Elements Poetry Forms Tips to Write a Poem Collaborative Tasks: Pair-Share: Identifying the poem types. Think-Write: Writing Ode and Tanka poems. Write-Share: Writing a 7-line, diamond-shaped poem (Diamante) poem. Mini-Plenary: 2 Online Exercises Assessment Rubrics Differentiated Tasks: Demonstrating the skill of poetry in writing. Extensions: Write a HAIKU poem evoking images of the natural world. Plenary: Answering multiple choice questions on poem writing. Home Learning: Writing poems as suggested. Writing poems as directed. Writing poems based on situations. Writing poems based on prompts. Common Core Standards: ELA-Literacy-Writing - 6-8.2b/3d 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 25 task cards and exercises on prose comprehension of a Shakespearean tragic-comedy, “The Winter’s Tale”. 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

A lesson presentation that presents teaching and learning resources on review writing. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Understand the conventions of a review to use them in writing. Determine the qualities and characteristics of an effective review. Apply your knowledge to write a review on seen, read, bought or experienced product. Review a peer work to compare your ideas with other reviewers. This Resource includes: Vocabulary Overview - Reviews Real Life Application and Cross-Curriculum Links Flipped Lesson Part - Video Success Criteria - Reviewing Checklist Lesson Starter: Reviewing the review types, review subjects, and review purposes. Discussion: Review Conventions Tips for Place Review Guidelines on Book Review Guidelines on Movie Review Collaborative Tasks: Pair-Share: Identifying the features of a place review and a book review. Think-Write: Comparing and contrasting reviews. Write-Share: Using graphic organizer to write a review of a book. Mini-Plenary: 4 Online Quizzes Assessment Rubrics Differentiated Tasks: Writing reviews of the given situations. Extensions: Online Film Review and Writing with Writers. Plenary: Selecting best options that answer reviewing questions. Home Learning: Writing a place review. Writing book review. Writing movie review. Identifying the review types, review subjects, and review purposes. Reading review to answer questions. Common Core Standards: ELA-Literacy-Writing - 9-10.1a-e/2a-f/4/8 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 ready to use lesson presentation that presents teaching and learning resources on imaginative writing. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Recall imaginative writing techniques. Apply authorial technique to spur imagination. Demonstrate imagination skill in writing. This download includes: Vocabulary Overview - Imagination, Creativity Real Life Application and Cross-Curriculum Links Flipped Lesson Part - Video Success Criteria - Imagination Checklist Lesson Starter: Picturing a situation with imagination. Discussion: Imaginative Writing Techniques Collaborative Tasks: Pair-Share: Imagining a story hidden in the given images. Think-Write: Responding to the prompting questions. Write-Share: Using given prompts to spur imagination. Mini-Plenary: 7 Online Quizzes Assessment Rubrics Differentiated Tasks: Demonstrating skill of imagination in writing. Extensions: Following the prompt to complete a story. Plenary: Answering multiple choice questions on imaginative writing. Home Learning: Imagining and answering. Describing what you see in your imagination. Thinking out of the box. Using prompts to give vent to imagination. Common Core Standards: ELA-Literacy-Writing - 9-10.3/5/L.9-10.1/5ab 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 ready to use lesson presentation that presents teaching and learning resources on writing an action thriller. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Acquire knowledge of the techniques that create an action thriller. Analyse plot diagram for an action thriller. Demonstrate command of the conventions of an action thriller in writing. This download includes: Vocabulary Overview - Thriller, Cliffhanger, Mystery Real Life Application and Cross-Curriculum Links - Science, Math, Social Studies Flipped Lesson Part - Video Success Criteria - Action Thriller Checklist Lesson Starter: Matching the lesson vocabulary with their meanings. Discussion: Creating Action Thrill Using Genre Elements Thriller Types How to Write an Action Thriller Plot Diagram Collaborative Tasks: Pair-Share: Choosing the best story opening and adding a thrilling sentence. Think-Write: Using the graphic organizer to plan an action thriller. Write-Share: Using top tips to write the first draft of action thriller. Mini-Plenary: 2 Online Exercises Assessment Rubrics Differentiated Tasks: Demonstrating the skill of action thrill in writing. Extensions: Using the planning sheet from Mystery Cube to write an action thriller. Plenary: Reading the instruction and selecting the appropriate answer. Home Learning: Thinking of an alternate ending with action thriller to the given story. Thinking of a thrilling story, “The Great Release” to present the action. Choosing a prompt to write an action thriller. Common Core Standards: ELA-Literacy-Writing - 6-8.3a-e/5/10 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 ready to use lesson presentation that presents teaching and learning resources on non-chronological report writing. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Comment on a writer’s use of language, demonstrating awareness of its impact on the reader. Write non-chronological reports linked to work in other subjects. Use paragraphs, sequencing and linking them appropriately to support overall development. This download includes: Vocabulary Overview - Non-chronological Report Real Life Application and Cross-Curriculum Links Flipped Lesson Part - Video Success Criteria - Reporting Checklist Lesson Starter: Identifying the report types of the given reports. Discussion: Features of Formal and Informal Writing Features of Non-Chronological Report Planning a Non-Chronological Report Collaborative Tasks: Pair-Share: Identifying the reports as formal or informal. Think-Write: Answering questions on given report. Write-Share: Preparing a report based on the given diagram… Mini-Plenary: 3 Online Quizzes Assessment Rubrics Differentiated Tasks: Demonstrating knowledge of reporting in writing. Extensions: Making a research to write a report. Plenary: Answering multiple choice questions on non-chronological report writing. Home Learning: Providing sample reports based on criteria given. 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 unit plan with 3 sessions on poetry comprehension – Dragon Dance by Max Fatchen. 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, Introduction, and Summary (Scaffold Notes 1) Poet Information (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 - Paraphrasing the poem to its literal meaning (Exercise 1) Ask-Write - Inferring the mood of the poem (Exercise 2) Write-Advance – Critical appreciation of the poem (Exercise 3) Assessment - Poetry Analysis Rubrics (Scaffold Notes 7) Differentiated Tasks - Comprehending the poems (Exercise 4) Plenary – Answering poetry elements questions (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 and explanation of poetic devices (Exercise 7) Assessment - Poetic Devices in Poetry Rubrics (Scaffold Notes 12) Differentiated Tasks - Poetry Comprehension (Exercise 8) Plenary – Answering poetic devices questions (Exercise 9) SESSION 3: POETRY ANNOTATION AND REFERENCE TO CONTEXT Discussion: Annotation Guide (Scaffold Notes 13) Annotation Template and Prompt (Scaffold Notes 14) Collaborative Group Tasks: Ask-Write - Identification of annotation elements (Exercise 10) Write-Advance - Annotating the lines of the poem (Exercise 11) Assessment - Annotation Rubrics (Scaffold Notes 15) Differentiated Tasks - Presenting answers in poem form (Exercise 12) Plenary - Answering multiple choice questions (Exercise 13) Home Learning: Online Comprehension Passages - 4 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 unit lesson presentation on poetry comprehension with resources for 6 sessions on teaching and learning of the poem “The Giantess” by Carol Ann Duffy based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. After completing this unit students will be able to: SESSION 1 - REMEMBERING - Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text. SESSION 2 - UNDERSTANDING - Determine the theme or central idea of the text and analyse its development. SESSION 3 - APPLYING - Determine the figurative and connotative meanings of the words and phrases in the text. SESSION 4 - ANALYSING - Analyse the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone. SESSION 5 - EVALUATING - Identify what the text says both explicitly and implicitly with inferences drawn from it. SESSION 6 - CREATING - Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says. This download includes: FLIPPED LESSON PART - POEM - The Giantess by Carol Ann Duffy LESSON STARTER EXERCISE 1 - Interpret and verbalise the pictures of metaphors in the poem. SESSION 1: REMEMBERING EXERCISE 2 - What do the following expressions mean in the poem? SESSION 2: UNDERSTANDING EXERCISE 3 - Read the poem and briefly summarize the meaning of each stanza: SESSION 3: APPLYING EXERCISE 4 - Identify the figures of speech in the poem and say how they are used. SESSION 4: ANALYSING EXERCISE 5 - Identify the poetry elements of the poem. SESSION 5: EVALUATING EXERCISE 6 - Answer the figurative language questions. SESSION 6: CREATING EXERCISE 7 - Answer the questions to demonstrate your skill of comprehension (Part 1). DIFFERENTIATION EXERCISE 8 - Demonstrate the mastery of comprehension by answering given questions. Follow the rubrics. RUBRICS - Poem Comprehension Rubrics EXTENSIONS EXERCISE 9 - Answer the questions to demonstrate your skill of comprehension (Part 2). PLENARY EXERCISE 10 - Answer the questions to demonstrate your skill of comprehension (Part 3). HOME LEARNING EXERCISE 11 - Select the best option that answers the question on comprehension (Part 1). EXERCISE 12 - Select the best option that answers the question on comprehension (Part 2). EXERCISE 13 - Select the best option that answers the question on comprehension (Part 3). EXERCISE 14 - Match the giantess tools with the verbs and the household tools they refer to in the poem. EXERCISE 15 - Tabulate the jobs assigned, relationships assured, tools provided, materials used and the payment offered to the seven girls in the poem.

Interactive, collaborative and web-based google slides on teaching and learning resources of clause types based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Identify the independent and dependent clauses from each of the given sentences. List the features of dependent and independent clauses. Identify the functions of clauses in specific sentences. Examine the placement of clauses in a sentence pattern. Verify and correct misplaced and dangling modifiers. Create sentences with the given sentence structure and pattern. This download includes: Scaffolding Notes 1: Vocabulary Overview EXERCISE 1: Identify the independent and dependent clauses from each of the examples. Scaffolding Notes 2: Coordination vs Subordination EXERCISE 2: List the features of dependent and independent clauses. Scaffolding Notes 3: Features of Clause Types EXERCISE 3: Answer the given questions to test your knowledge of clauses. EXERCISE 4: Identify the functions of clauses in general sentences. EXERCISE 5: Identify the function of clauses in specific sentences. EXERCISE 6: Identify the features of clauses in general and their function in specific sentences. EXERCISE 7: Identify the placement of clauses and label their features in compound sentences. Scaffolding Notes 4: Placement of Clauses in Compound Sentences EXERCISE 8: Examine the structure and pattern of clauses in compound sentences. EXERCISE 9: Identify the placement of clauses and label their features in complex sentences. Scaffolding Notes 5: Placement of Clauses in Complex Sentences EXERCISE 10: Examine the structure and pattern of clauses in complex sentences. EXERCISE 11: Assess and verify the correct placement of clauses in compound sentences. EXERCISE 12: Assess and verify the correct placement of clauses in complex sentences. EXERCISE 13: Create sentences with the given clause placement patterns. EXERCISE 14: Demonstrate the mastery of the use of clauses in writing. Scaffolding Notes 6: Clause Types Rubrics EXERCISE 15: Complete each of the sentence with meaningful independent clause. EXERCISE 16: Split each of these sentences into two clauses. EXERCISE 17: Complete each of the sentence with either independent or dependent clause. EXERCISE 18: Identify the independent and dependent clause in each of the sentence. EXERCISE 19: Identify either the independent or the dependent clause as directed.

Interactive, self-grading and paperless boom cards on teaching and learning resources of synonyms and antonyms based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy. After attempting these boom cards students will be able to: Use the relationship between synonyms and antonyms to understand each words. Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites: antonym types. Interpret and verbalise pictures of synonyms and antonyms. Find and present similarities and differences between synonyms and antonyms. Test and decide the appropriate use of synonyms and antonyms. Create new sentences using synonyms and antonyms. These digital task cards: Would be great on a Laptop, Desktop, Chromebook or Tablet; Can be used on any other mobile device that can access the internet; Can even be used on your Smart Board. 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 about Boom Learning: To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Internet. Boom Cards play on modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge). Apps are available for Android, iPads, iPhones, and Kindle Fires. For security and privacy, adults must have a Boom Learning account to use and assign Boom Cards. You will be able to assign the Boom Cards you are buying with “Fast Pins,” (play provides instant feedback for self-grading Boom Cards). Fast Play is always a free way for students to engage with Boom Cards decks. For additional assignment options you’ll need a premium account. If you are new to Boom Learning, you will be offered a free trial of our premium account. Readhere for details: http://bit.ly/BoomTrial.