A handout that explains the elements of setting and provides a prompt for the description of the setting. A compact review of story setting organized for quick referencing. This Includes: Vocabulary Overview Setting Features Setting Characteristics Setting Elements Template and Prompt 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 writing techniques of Shakespeare organized for quick referencing. This resource includes: Vocabulary Overview Historical Context Writing Techniques Linguistic Devices Shakespearean Phrases Humor and Sarcasm Assessment Rubrics Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment

A compact review of using prompts to speak for quick referencing. This resource includes: Vocabulary Overview Prompt Types Steps to Use Prompts Plenary Questions Assessment Rubrics Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment

A set of 4 scaffold notes on sonnets - Shakespearean and Miltonic. This Resource includes: Sonnet Types Shakespearean Sonnet Structure Miltonic Sonnet Structure Assessment Rubrics Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment

A list of handouts that explain the steps followed for writing a review. This Resource Includes: Vocabulary Overview Review Conventions Tips for a Place Review Guidelines on a Book Review Guidelines for a Movie Review Assessment Rubrics Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment

A compact review of an action thriller organized for quick referencing. This download includes: Vocabulary Overview Creating Action Thrill Using Genre Elements Thriller Types How to Write an Action Thriller Plot Diagram Graphic Organizer Top Tips for an Action Thriller Assessment Rubrics Connective Words Adjective Types Adverb Types Active Verbs Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment

A ready to use set of scaffolding notes of a grammar lesson on 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 Scaffolding Notes 2: Coordination vs Subordination Scaffolding Notes 3: Features of Clause Types Scaffolding Notes 4: Placement of Clauses in Compound Sentences Scaffolding Notes 5: Placement of Clauses in Complex Sentences Scaffolding Notes 6: Clause 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 compact review of complex sentences organised for quick referencing. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Identify the functions of subordinating conjunctions. Identify the features of complex sentences. Use subordinating conjunctions to introduce a clause or link two clauses. Implement the features of complex sentences to discover their structure. Assess and verify the correct use of complex sentence patterns in writing. Create complex sentences with the given sentence structure and pattern. This download includes: Scaffolding Notes 1: Vocabulary Overview Scaffolding Notes 2: Functions of Subordinating Conjunctions Scaffolding Notes 3: Features of Complex Sentence Scaffolding Notes 4: Structure of Complex Sentence Scaffolding Notes 5: Sentence Structure 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 compound-complex sentence structure organised for quick referencing. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Identify the functions of coordinating and subordinating conjunctions. Identify the features of compound-complex sentences. Use coordinating and subordinating conjunctions to link two clauses. Implement the features of compound-complex sentences to discover their structure. Assess and verify the correct use of compound-complex sentence patterns in writing. Create compound-complex sentences with the given sentence structure and pattern. This download includes: Scaffolding Notes 1: Vocabulary Overview Scaffolding Notes 2: Functions of Coordinating Conjunctions Scaffolding Notes 3: Functions of Subordinating Conjunctions Scaffolding Notes 4: Features of Compound-Complex Sentences Scaffolding Notes 5: Structure of a Compound-Complex Sentence Scaffolding Notes 6: Sentence Structure 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 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 compact review of compound sentence structure organised for quick referencing. This download includes: Scaffolding Notes 1: Vocabulary Overview Scaffolding Notes 2: Functions of Coordinating Conjunctions Scaffolding Notes 3: Features of Compound Sentences Scaffolding Notes 4: Structure of Compound Sentences Scaffolding Notes 5: Sentence Structure 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 suffixes for a quick referencing. After studying these scaffolding notes students will be able to: Match the terms associated with suffixes with their meanings. Add suffixes to high frequency and other studied words. Create new words with common suffixes based on their meanings. Use suffixes to form words and use roots as clues to the meaning of new words. Assess and evaluate the correct use of suffixes in forming new words. Create new word patterns with words beginning and ending in common suffixes and frame sentences. This download includes: SN 1: Vocabulary Overview SN 2: Common Suffixes with Meanings SN 3: Greek Suffixes with Meanings SN 4: Noun Suffixes with Meanings SN 5: Adjective Suffixes with Meanings SN 6: Verb and Adverb Suffixes with Meanings SN 7: Suffixes used in Math, SST and Science Curriculum SN 8: Suffixes 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

This compact review of Bullet Points and Ellipses for quick referencing is perfect for teaching Punctuation. 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 studying these students will be able to: Consider the functions of bullet points and ellipses to identify the signs that exemplify the punctuation marks in a text. List the similarities and the differences between bullet points and ellipses. Apply punctuation rules to identify the appropriate use of bullet points and ellipses in a text. Use bullet points to list unordered series of items; to give the reader information quickly; and to simplify big chunks of writing. Use ellipses to indicate an omission from the text; and to show hesitation or an interruption. Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English punctuation – bullet points and ellipses – when writing. This Resource Includes: SN 1: Functions of Bullet Points and Ellipses SN 2: Meaning and Functions of Ellipses SN 3: Functions and Rules of Bullet Points SN 4: Bullet Points and Ellipses 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

This compact review of Question Marks and Exclamation Marks for quick referencing is perfect for teaching Punctuation. 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. With the help of these scaffolding notes students will be able to: Consider the functions of question marks and exclamation marks to identify the signs that exemplify the punctuation marks in a text. List the similarities and the differences of question marks and exclamation marks. Apply punctuation rules to identify the appropriate use of question marks and exclamation marks. Use question marks to mark WH direct question ends; and to mark auxiliary verb question ends. Use exclamation marks to mark exclamatory sentence ends; and to mark one-word interjection ends. Use question marks and exclamation marks to aid cohesion in writing; to convey specific meanings; and to add variety to writing. This Resource Includes: SN 1: Functions of Question Marks and Exclamation Marks SN 2: Question Marks vs Exclamation Marks SN 3: Question Marks Rules SN 4: Exclamation Rules SN 5: 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

This compact review of Apostrophes and Brackets for quick referencing is perfect for teaching Punctuation. 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 studying these students will be able to: Consider the functions of apostrophes and brackets to identify the signs that exemplify the punctuation marks in a text. List the similarities and the differences apostrophes for possession and contraction or omission. Apply punctuation rules to identify the appropriate use of apostrophes and brackets in a text. Use apostrophes to show singular and plural possession; and to show omission or contraction. Use brackets to enclose additional information or brief explanation; and to enclose incidental information. Use apostrophes and brackets to aid cohesion in writing; to convey specific meanings; and to add variety to writing. This Resource Includes: SN 1: Functions of Apostrophes and Brackets SN 2: Uses of Brackets SN 3: Apostrophes – Possession vs Contraction SN 4: Round and Square Brackets Rules SN 5: Uses of Apostrophes SN 6: Apostrophes and Brackets 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

This compact review of Modal Verbs for quick referencing is perfect for teaching Vocabulary. 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 studying these Scaffolding Notes students will be able to: Recall and list the modal verb types with their positions. Identify the modal verbs from a given text and say what they express. Form and use modal verbs to express ability, possibility, advice, obligation and request. Form and use modal verbs to convey various conditions. Recognise and correct inappropriate use of modal verbs in writing. Produce well-written sentences using modal verbs in correct positions. This download includes: SN 1: Vocabulary Overview SN 2: Functions and Positions of Modal Verbs SN 3: Types of Modal Verbs SN 4: Expressions of Modal Verbs SN 5: Model Verbs 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

This compact review of Spelling Rules and Silent Letters for quick referencing is perfect for teaching Spelling. 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: Provide an example each for the rules of words with irregular rules. Provide an example each for the rules of the words with silent letters. Apply spelling rules to add –ed or –ing to words ending in '-fer‘; and use words with “Y” that sound like “I”. Analyse the given text to identify the use of words with silent letters in writing. Assess the accurate use of words spelt ‘CH’, ‘SC’, ‘EI’, ‘EIGH‘, ‘EY‘, ‘OU’ and ‘OUGH‘ in writing. Create new word patterns with words ending in –fer; words with silent letters; and words spelt ‘CH’, ‘SC’, ‘EI’, ‘EIGH‘, ‘EY‘, ‘OU’ and‘OUGH‘. This download includes: SN 1: Spelling Rules SN 2: Spelling Rules and their Sound SN 3: Silent Letters SN 4: Spelling 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

This compact review of Metaphor for quick referencing is perfect for teaching Figurative Language. 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 studying this information students will be able to: Define metaphor with examples. State the similarities and the differences between simile and metaphor. Examine the examples of metaphor to identify what reference they make. Interpret a text and identify the examples of metaphor. Interpret a text and explain how a metaphor has impact on the reader. Use metaphor to make my writing figurative and descriptive. This download includes: SN 1: Definitions and Purpose of Metaphor SN 2: Similarity and Difference between Simile and Metaphor SN 3: Metaphor Types SN 4: Metaphor Examples SN 5: Metaphor Patterns SN 6: Metaphor 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

This compact review of Adjective or Relative Clause for quick referencing is perfect for teaching Clauses. 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 studying this information students will be able to: Define a clause and its components. List the properties of relative clauses with examples. Explain the role of relative pronouns and relative adverbs in forming adjective clauses. Identify the adjective clauses used as essential and non-essential information. Exercise error identification to ensure that adjective clauses are placed correctly and they are not dangling. Use adjective clauses in writing to vary sentence structure. This download includes: SN 1: Vocabulary Overview SN 2: Definition, Types and Uses of Adjective Clauses SN 3: Properties of Adjective Clauses SN 4: Relative Pronouns and Relative Adverbs SN 5: Adjective Clause Types SN 6: Misplaced and Dangling Modifier SN 7: Adjective Clause Rubrics

This compact review of Noun or Nominal Clause for quick referencing is perfect for teaching Clauses. 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 studying this information students will be able to: Define clauses and their components. Explain the role of interrogative pronouns or adverbs and expletives in forming noun clauses. Determine the properties of noun clauses as used in sentences. Identify the noun clauses functioning as nouns in sentences. Exercise error identification to ensure that noun clauses are used correctly in writing. Use noun clauses to vary sentence patterns for meaning, reader interest and style. This download includes: SN 1: Vocabulary Overview SN 2: Components of Noun Clauses SN 3: Noun Clauses Connectors SN 4: Properties of Noun Clauses SN 5: Comparison between Noun, Noun Phrase and Noun Clause SN 6: Functions of Noun Clauses SN 7: Noun Clauses as Expressions of Urgency SN 8: Noun Clause Rubrics