My second fun and engaging interactive murder mystery that can be adapted for any student grade. The focus of this one is on witness observation and deduction from visual and aural clues within the story. This resource can be used to practice a variety of different skills, including the basics of listening, writing, vocabulary and grammar or more advanced skills such as use of inference and critical thinking. Great for regular writing classes, group work, homework assignment or a fun fill in class. The main advantage of this resource is that the teacher can mix and match the materials outlined below to work with any class. There are materials for print only, display (slideshow), multimedia classrooms, or student iPad/laptop use. This gives the teacher the flexibility to make a lesson adapted to not just the age or level of the class, but the available technology as well. In addition, there are teacher explanations for each resource. The materials include: 1. The story video. This is an animated story about a group of 6 people attending a house party to celebrate the owner's purchase of a new painting. There is a blackout and one person will die. The students will watch and listen to find clues as to what happened to the victim and deduce the identity of the murderer. 2. A student task sheet consisting of 8 pages in PDF, containing and outline of the story, resources for recording the timeline and suspect movements, the murder scene, suspect motives, story cards and print for essay writing. 3. A set of separate motive cards with pictures of the suspects. In color and black and white. 4. The same suspect motives as a short movie. This is available as an online video. It can be used where listening is the focus of the lesson. 5. A separate worksheet for new vocabulary for those students that need it. 6. A 12 page PDF explanation resource for teachers. 7. As of November 2017 have added a small video of the suspect motives to this, along with a promo Youtube video of part of the movie. Altogether this resource contains 34 pages in PDF. If you've enjoyed this resource please take a look at my best selling product; Murder Mystery - Video Based Interactive Detective Story This is also part of a 3 part Murder Mystery Bundle; Murder Mystery Activities for All Levels

An engaging lesson for Remembrance Day, or Veteran's Day. Thirteen page comic book style text to introduce the history of trench warfare during World War 1. Great resource for use with teens. It outlines why and how the trenches were constructed and what life was like for the soldiers who used them during such horrific battles as the Somme and Passchendaele. It also includes some unusual facts about trench life and a page of memorable quotes from characters who lived through the war. Contains a quiz and other useful resources, and can be printed out in black and white, used as a slide show on a computer, or as a PDF e.book on a tablet. 35 pages Contents; 1. A thirteen page PDF color version of the comic with a comprehension quiz at the end. This can be printed out or displayed as a slideshow on a computer or used as an e.book on a tablet. 2. The same thirteen page PDF comic in black and white for easy printing. 3. An ePub version for teacher's use on a tablet. 4. A student print that has a section for dictionary work and an exercise for practicing some of the more difficult words in the comic. 5. A student answer print for the comic quiz and dictionary tasks. 6. Two writing prompts to extend the lesson. The first is a creative exercise to write a news report from the front line of any historical battle. The second is an essay question to use memorable quotes from World War 1 to illustrate the student's thoughts and feelings about war. 7. A teacher's notes print that provides directions on using the comic and useful links to sites about World War 1 and trench warfare. All prints are in PDF format. Other short comics in this history series can be found at the link below: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/kibishipaul Other video and comic book history resources in my store; https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/guy-fawkes-and-bonfire-night-video-lesson-11082341 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/shackleton-and-endurance-a-multi-media-introduction-11185501 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/women-s-suffrage-comic-book-11081943 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/halloween-history-graphic-reader-and-video-11733233

A short animated video. The incredible survival story of Ernest Shackleton and his 27 crew stranded on the Antarctic ice for 2 years after the crushing of their ship, Endurance. This video is based on journals from the expedition written at the time the vessel was abandoned, and takes the form of four diary entries outlining life in the Antarctic and being set adrift on the ice. It is intended for social studies classes and is meant to act as an introduction to or supplement the reading of a book about the heroic adventure. The full lesson contains; 1. A small sized version of the movie that can be played on an iPad (640:360). The movie is about 6 minutes long. 2. A task sheet (pdf) for the movie containing several types of listening and word quizzes about the events leading up to the destruction of the Endurance. There are also reading and writing expansion exercises. 3. A teacher resource sheet with answers to the task sheet questions and details on how to view view the online video. (There is a link to an online HD version of the movie along with the password necessary to view it) More of my multi-media and comic book based lessons can be found in my TES store at; https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/kibishipaul

This resource provides a fun and engaging way of practicing simple story writing. With that aim in mind I have put together some of the materials I use in my own ESL classes and believe they would also be suitable for younger students and others that may require further practice in writing and making short stories that have a beginning, middle and conclusion. The picture prompts can be divided into four topic areas; adventure, mystery, horror and scifi. There are four of each type with or without prompts, so the teacher can decide which to use based on the needs of the individual student or class. I have also provided a teacher guide to some of the ways these prompts can be used, including a method where the students write different parts of each essay in groups. The materials include: 1. Large image slides with 3 title prompts each in color. There are 16 of these that can be laminated for repeated use with students - PDF 2. 16 essay task sheets with image only - PDF 3. 16 essay task sheets with image and beginning sentence - PDF 4. Teachers Notes - PDF # Most of the images used in this product are my own and are copyrighted as such. Three of the images are from a copyright free image site called Pixabay. If you have enjoyed this product there other similar resources in my store:

The main purpose of this product is for students to take on the role of either defender or prosecutor of the main villain from one of the literary classics listed below. Using the resources supplied here they can investigate the book for textual evidence that will support claims that the character has or has not carried out any crimes or villainy and then, either on paper or in the classroom, engage in a mock trial to demonstrate their persuasive argument skills. 63 pages The works covered are; • Frankenstein • Jekyll and Hyde • Dracula • Twenty Thousand Leagues Beneath the Sea • Sherlock Holmes – The Adventure of the Final Problem • Oliver Twist Resources There several different sets of materials that can be utilized with the novels I have included. They can be used alone or in combination. These are; 1. A PDF slideshow to introduce the characters from the novels and elicit knowledge of their ‘villainy’. 2. A set of ‘Wanted Posters’ in color and black and white for the characters; The Monster, Mr. Edward Hyde, Count Dracula, Captain Nemo, Professor James Moriarty and Bill Sikes. 3. A set of ‘rap sheets’ in color and black and white containing picture and background information relating to the history and alleged crimes of the same characters. 4. The same ‘rap sheets’ without the background information. 5. Student explanation print outlining the type of information they need to find for the purposes of the lesson. 6. A student note taking print. 7. A student writing print for making either a character analysis or a persuasive essay. 8. Teacher Notes print. These materials can be used with the actual books, targeted chapters, graded readers, or movies based on the works. As they are PDF files they can also be opened in most note taking apps on teacher and student iPads. For more multi-media resources for ELA and history classes, please visit my shop at; https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources-shop/kibishipaul Another resource for students to use inference and critical thinking skills can be found here; https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/murder-mystery-video-based-interactive-detective-story-resource-11248257

These materials have been designed to provide a brief introduction to Gothic horror and are also great for Halloween! I have provided a variety of multi media resources including two short animated videos and a ‘Prezi’ (like a Powerpoint but more fun!) along with associated quizzes and texts as a PDF resource which can be tailored to the needs of the students. There are two versions in this package. One for older students, and one for students of ESL or younger students The materials can be printed out and used in a multi media classroom, and the Prezi can be downloaded and installed on a computer for ease of use. Alternatively, copies of the PDF, which contains links to all online materials, can be purchased for students to install on their own computers so they can access everything directly. 16 pages The lesson contains; Version 1: Ages 14-16 1. PDF student and teacher documents that give an outline of the history of Gothic horror stories and the elements that are recognized as important to the genre. 2. A link on the PDF worksheet to view online or download the Prezi which contains 9 slides that describe the elements of a Gothic story visually with humorous speech bubbles and full narration. 3. Links to two animated videos and learning materials for new vocabulary, listening and reading comprehension quizzes along with a comic writing exercise. 4. A set of teachers notes and quiz answers along with a contact e.mail for enquiries. Version 2: Younger students or those studying ESL 1. The same PDF student and teacher resources. However, these have simplified language and vocabulary and have been changed from book form to discrete lesson parts that can be distributed as handouts in any order. These have the same links to the movies and 'Prezi'. 2. There are also a wider range of review materials for this version, including a crossword, reading review, word quizzes, comic book text fill and a reading and word test based on the language learned. If you have any questions about using Prezi or the iPad lesson, please feel free to contact me through TpT or download the preview and use my mail address. My other products related to literature and horror can be found at the link below. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources-shop/kibishipaul

This illustrated text is of an old Japanese ghost story from a book of Japanese folk tales called the 'Kaidan' that was published in the early 1900's by the writer, Lafcadio Hearn. I have designed this as a multi-media resource with a Teacher's Guide providing links to sites that provide detailed history of the genre along with more examples of the 'Kaidan' type of Japanese mystery tale. In addition, there are links to a haunting animated video of the story and a version that provides an added quiz and question prompts within the video itself. 56 pages This resource contains; 1. A Teachers Guide outlining the possible classroom uses of the text and links to other useful sites and videos. 2. An illustrated full color 12 page PDF version of the story that contains the full text, a set of comprehension questions and character analysis and point of view writing prompts for ELA students. There is also a short history of the Kaidan genre along with comprehension questions and a writing prompt for Social Studies students. 3. The same PDF text in black and white and another version with white background for easier printing. 4. An ePub version for teachers use or for students with tablets. 5. A student answer's PDF for the text questions. 6. An online Zaption video that contains an animated video of the story with embedded questions that can be used as discussion prompts by the teacher in presentation form. (Zaption sign up is recommended for this). The story is about two men stuck in a snow storm who take shelter in a small hut. While sleeping there they are visited by a woman in white who proceeds to kill the older man with her icy breath, but spares the young boy with the warning that he must tell no one of what he has seen. Later, she turns up in his life as a beautiful young woman, and the unsuspecting young man marries her. They have a happy life with many children until one night he decides to tell her the story of the woman of the snow..... The story is in the public domain, as are all of the ukiyo-e images I have used. Some of the others are m own work. If you enjoy my resources you can find more comic books and multi-media resources in my shop at; https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/kibishipaul

Two of my early 20th Century Pocket History comic books at a 15% discount to buying them separately. Included are 'The Suffragettes', and 'WW1 - Life in the Trenches. They both contain quizzes and other useful resources, and can be printed out in color, black and white, used as a slide show on a computer, or as a PDF e.book on a tablet. They can also be used on a SmartBoard. I believe there is a need in literature and history classes to evaluate content presented in different media formats including visually and aurally.' I believe that comics and graphic novels can fulfill this standard and I hope you find this product an engaging way of teaching your students. Contents; Depending on the comic there are some differences, but there are usually; 1. A PDF color version of each comic with a quiz for understanding at the end. This can be printed out or displayed as a slideshow on a computer or used as an e.book on a tablet. 2. The same PDF comic in black and white for easy printing. 3. A student print that has a section for dictionary work and an exercise for practicing some of the more difficult words in each comic. 4. A student answer print for the comic quizzes and dictionary tasks. 5. Two writing prompts to extend each lesson. 6. A teacher's notes print that provides directions on using the comic and useful links to related sites. 7. Please note that 'The Endurance' comic does not include parts 3 to 6 except for the comic quiz and answer sheet. 8. Some of these may also contain an ePub version for teacher's use on iPad. All prints are in PDF format.

My aim in designing this comic book is to create a visual setting for the narrative of 'The Raven' that will help the student come to a better understanding of the story line by supplementing the literary devices and symbols that Poe used when writing his famous poem. It can be printed for easy distribution, displayed as a slide show on a computer or used on an e.book reader, iPad or other tablet. This is a useful resource for classes studying the Gothic Horror genre. It also makes a great addition to classes during the Halloween season! 49 pages This product includes; 1. A twenty one page color version of the comic with an explanation of the story and hints on how to use it. There are PDF and EPUB versions for use on computers or tablets. 2. The same twenty one page comic in black and white for easy printing. (There are two BW versions. Version 2 has no background which makes it easier to print) 3. A two page work sheet that can be used by students to record new words and expressions, make notes on their understanding of each stanza, and write an analysis based on their studies. 4. Five pages of teacher notes containing suggestions on the use of the comic with students, along with web links to other useful resources. You can find my other resources, including more comic books and multi-media resources here; https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources-shop/kibishipaul Other Edgar Allan Poe resources in my store; https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-tell-tale-heart-by-edgar-allan-poe-comic-book-11123649

Here are the first two videos of my Jekyll and Hyde series included in one pack at a discount of 30%. These are animated movie adaptations of the book and as in most such cases they do not adhere strictly to the original work. I made them with the idea of using different media as a comparison to the Robert Louis Stevenson work. More details of each can be found at each of the individual product pages which are still available as single resources. The movie and comic book style script included her are a fun and engaging way of introducing students to this classic gothic horror story. The materials included would be ideal for bringing the story to younger learners or students of ESL As well as the videos, of these resources also include; 1. Two comic book style versions of the movie script in PDF. One in colour which can be used for presentation purposes by the teacher or on students devices such as notebook computers or iPads. The other is BW for easier printing. Both comic books also include writing and question tasks at the end of the story. 2. A PDF worksheet for students to practice some of the vocabulary which may be new to them. This also includes a separate answer print. 3. A teacher explanation outlining the purpose and uses of the video and comic book and also containing the answers to the questions on the comic book. Total number of pages for this product is 29 (PDF comics and worksheets) Similar video lessons I have produced include; Jekyll and Hyde Video - Part 1 Jekyll and Hyde Video - Part 2

Twenty high quality picture prompts for mystery and horror stories. Great for Halloween, back to school or just stimulating your student's imagination in writing classes. Can be used in a variety of ways as a mini lesson for essay or creative writing, ESL, or to supplement the reading of classic Gothic Horror stories such as Dracula, Frankenstein or Jekyll and Hyde. All pictures created by myself and cover topics as varied as classic Gothic Horror, alien abduction and dangerous plants. 83 pages This set now includes; 1. Twenty color A4 size picture prompts plus 20 written story prompts in a 40 page pdf. These can be printed out and made into posters or double sided prompt cards that can be laminated for durable use. They can also be used in slide view mode on a computer or iPad for presentations. Teacher instructions are on the first page. 2. Twenty pdf picture prompts on lined paper in both color and black and white (for easier printing) with an extra lined sheet for longer essays. Some of my other products for literature and Gothic Horror classes can be found at my store; https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources-shop/kibishipaul

This lesson is an overview of the story of Ernest Shackleton and the crew of the Endurance during their two years trapped in the wilderness of the Antarctic. The story is told with the aid of a timeline of the expedition in the medium of a Prezi - similar to a Powerpoint presentation but a lot more fun! An explanation of a Prezi and how it works is contained in the Teacher print. 19 pages The lesson contains; 1. A Prezi (120mb) which contains 11 slides that tell the story visually, with humorous speech bubbles, and full narration. The last part contains a short video of a journal entry from a fictional member of the crew. 2. A pdf file of materials to use with students, including; a. A one page text outlining the story. b. Learning materials for new vocabulary. c. Listening and reading comprehension quizzes. d. A journal writing exercise. e. Page link to the Prezi (Can be viewed online or downloaded) f. Page link to a short animated video. 3. A full set of teachers notes and explanation on how to open and use the Prezi along with a contact e.mail for enquiries. A comic book style resource about Shackleton and the Endurance is also available on my teacher store here; https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/shackleton-and-the-endurance-comic-book-11173538

This is the fourth part of my Frankenstein comic book series. A fourteen page graphic novel based on the Monster's Story section of the Frankenstein classic novel.The language has been edited to appeal to learners of ESL/EFL or it can be used as an introduction to younger readers of the Mary Shelley classic or any student who enjoys graphic novels. If you would like a free copy of my first Frankenstein comic (monster brought to life scene), it can be obtained here; https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/frankenstein-comic-keyscenes-1-11081952 25 pages This product contains; 1. Three versions of the comic. A full version color PDF file, a color ePUB version. These can be viewed on various platforms including computers, e.book readers and tablets. There is also a black and white version for easy printing. 2. A student task sheet including vocabulary and writing exercises. 3. A student answer sheet for the vocabulary exercises and the questions from the comic book. 4. A teacher guide book with some useful links for use in class. 5. A short Quicktime video that can be used as an introduction to this part of the story. (The Monster Awakes) Eventually, I am planning to make all of these and the videos into an interactive e.book, therefore I would greatly appreciate any feedback or advice you can give as to the usefulness of the product. This comic can be found in a bundle of my three Frankenstein comics here; https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/frankenstein-comic-book-collection-parts-1-3-11141133

A bundle of two of my best selling picture prompts for Horror, Fantasy and Mystery . Great for Halloween and stimulating your student's imagination. Can be used in a variety of classes as a mini lesson for creative writing, ESL, or essay writing. All pictures created by myself and cover topics as varied as classic gothic horror, alien abduction and dangerous plants. 148 pages This set now includes; 1. Two separate sets of about twenty A4 size picture prompts plus the same number of written story prompts in pdf format. These can be printed out and made into double sided prompt cards that can be laminated for durable use. 2. Two sets of pdf picture prompts on lined paper in both color and black and white with an extra lined sheet for longer essays.

This comic book has been designed to provide a visual setting for the narrative of 'The Tell Tale Heart' that will help the student come to a better understanding of the story line by supplementing the literary devices and symbols that Poe used when writing his famous short story. The language used has been slightly adapted and edited to suit the comic format. It can be printed for easy distribution, displayed as a slide show on a computer or used as an eBook on an iPad or other tablet. This resource would be useful as part of a lesson on Gothic Horror or a fun activity for Halloween. 26 pages The product includes; 1. A fourteen page color version of the comic with a short quiz and other activity to develop comprehension of the story in both PDF and e.pub. 2. The same fourteen page comic in black and white for easy printing. (There are two BW versions. The Lo Res version has no background which makes it easier to print) 3. A five page worksheet that has a vocab work section and three writing prompts for different media comparative writing, character analysis and making a news report. 4. A two page student answer sheet including the vocabulary sheet and comic question page answers. 5. Five pages of teacher notes containing suggestions on the use of the comic with students, along with web links to other useful resources. Other similar products for reading classes can be found at my store here; https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources-shop/kibishipaul Other Edgar Allan Poe resources in my store; https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-the-raven-by-edgar-allen-poe-comic-book-11121052

Two of my early 20th Century Pocket History comic books at a 15% discount to buying them separately. Included are 'The Endurance', and 'The Hindenburg'. They both contain quizzes and other useful resources, and can be printed out in color, black and white, used as a slide show on a computer, or as a PDF e.book on a tablet. They can also be used on a SmartBoard. I believe there is a need in literature and history classes to evaluate content presented in different media formats including visually and aurally.' I believe that comics and graphic novels can fulfill this standard and I hope you find this product an engaging way of teaching your students. Contents; Depending on the comic there are some differences, but there are usually; 1. A PDF color version of each comic with a quiz for understanding at the end. This can be printed out or displayed as a slideshow on a computer or used as an e.book on a tablet. 2. The same PDF comic in black and white for easy printing. 3. A student print that has a section for dictionary work and an exercise for practicing some of the more difficult words in each comic. 4. A student answer print for the comic quizzes and dictionary tasks. 5. Two writing prompts to extend each lesson. 6. A teacher's notes print that provides directions on using the comic and useful links to related sites. 7. Please note that 'The Endurance' comic does not include parts 3 to 6 except for the comic quiz and answer sheet. 8. Some of these may also contain an ePub version for teacher's use on iPad. All prints are in PDF format.

An eleven page comic book to introduce the story of Charles Lindbergh and his amazing flight across the Atlantic. Although this resource mostly covers the events of 1927, there is a timeline of the aviator's life and expansion topics for self study. Contains a quiz and other useful resources, and can be printed out in black and white, used as a slide show on a computer, or as a PDF e.book on a tablet. Can be used in history, non fiction reading, essay writing and ESL classes. 39 pages Contents; 1. An eleven page PDF color version of the comic with a 12 question quiz for understanding at the end. This can be printed out or displayed as a slideshow on a computer or used as an e.book on a tablet. 2. The same eleven page PDF comic in LoRes for easy printing. 3. A student print that has a section for dictionary work and an exercise for practicing some of the more difficult words in the comic. 4. A student answer print for the comic quiz and dictionary tasks. 5. Two writing prompts to extend the lesson. The first of these involves expanding on Charles Lindbergh's personality. The second is a comparative exercise to write a report based a present day contest - the Ansari X prize for space travel compared with 1927's Orteig prize for aviation. 5. A teacher's notes print that provides directions on using the comic and useful links to sites about Lindbergh including videos and historical news texts. All prints are in PDF format.

This is a seven page comic book version of the scene from the Frankenstein classic where the monster is brought to life. The language has been edited to appeal to learners of ESL/EFL or it can be used as an introduction to younger readers of the Mary Shelley classic. The zip file contains four versions of the comic. A PDF file color, and black and white version for printing, an ePUB version and a version with with empty text boxes for writing practice. This means it can be viewed on various platforms including computers, e.book readers and tablets. It can also be printed out in full color or black and white. This is a free version so I would greatly appreciate any feedback or advice you can give as to the usefulness of the product. There are further comics in this Frankenstein series and other English and History subjects which will be premier versions. Please follow me if you are interested in these.

(This resource was updated on Sept 30 2015. There are now two new black and white versions for easier printing) This is a seven page comic book version of the scene from the Frankenstein classic where the monster is brought to life. The language has been edited to appeal to learners of ESL/EFL or it can be used as an introduction to younger readers of the Mary Shelley classic. The zip file contains four versions of the comic. A PDF file color, and black and white version for printing, an ePUB version and a version with with empty text boxes for writing practice. This means it can be viewed on various platforms including computers, e.book readers and tablets. It can also be printed out in full color or black and white. This is a free version so I would greatly appreciate any feedback or advice you can give as to the usefulness of the product. There are further comics in this Frankenstein series and other English and History subjects which will be paid for versions. Please follow me if you are interested in these. Check out some of my other resources here; Captain Walton’s Letters Victor’s Story The Monster’s Story Frankenstein Comic Book Collect - Parts 1-3