This resource can be used as a single unit of work or as a point of reference for discussions and assessments. It tackles issues on gun laws in North America and the right to bear arms. It also has an in-depth section dealing with the unusual aspects of the events-what made this shooting so different from most others? Lastly, the resource covers the similarities of the event and why it has some likeness to other massacres of the decade.

This resource can be used for ESL or mainstream English Language learners. Students watch a short clip of the popular show ‘Adventure Time’ and then answer the set of comprehension, multiple choice or dictation tasks that are provided on the worksheet. This resource has really helped me to improve my student’s overall command of English vernacular and idiomatic phrases. It also provides many extended response opportunities both oral and written. Finally, I use these tasks to also have open discussions about the problems and solutions the characters face, many of which are also problems applicable to the students watching the episode. :)

This resource is a planning sheet suitable for all short stories,narratives,first person excerpts and essays.The following are discussed: -Protagonists/antagonists -Setting -Scenery and motifs -Literary devices in writing -Rising action,climax and denoument

This resource helps students understand complex idioms and their figurative meanings.It can be used as a test,worksheet task or as an activity. It also comes with an answer key for the teacher.

This slideshow is essential for an introduction to short story writing in the context of A Lamb to the Slaughter.

This set of worksheets focusses on the simple tenses-the past, present and future.

This set of worksheets can be used across a wide range of learner levels, it focusses on the following: -How to write a cohesive and eloquent speech or closing statement. -Guidelines on paragraphing and including information -Examples to illustrate each point-these are user-friendly and easy to understand.

The purpose of this resource is to not only explain the historical context of the Holocaust, but also show the social significance it had on a personal level for the Jewish nation. The source uses the context of 'Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl' to explain this in depth. The source has: An introduction to Jewish Persecution An Introduction to 1933 Nazi Germany An introduction of the novel and it's characters 12 homework units based on each chapter of the book

This resource can be used as a group work or individual activity.These sheets can be used as a form of diagnostic assessment or as a summative test assignment.It deals specifically with verbs,adjectives and nouns.

This resource is for the first of Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. It has a full workbook and vocabulary list for each chapter of the novel. This bundle also has a student quiz for all of the vocabulary words and a PPT with answers to the workbook for in-class checking of homework

This resource shows themes in classic Fantasy movies and stories. It speaks about three very common tropes in the genre, that being: Courage, Loyalty among friends and Survival skills. My classes loved the movie and the Presentations on the genre itself, I found this to be very useful in refreshing their memories of characters and what Fantasy writing/movies entail.

Description This is the most comprehensive novel study for Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children! The 32-page workbook includes: Comprehension questions by chapter. 5 fantastic final essay prompts (you could also do these as homework questions) A glossary bank activity for each chapter. An antonym and synonym activity for each chapter. An exploration of key themes in the novel. Details about the narration style and plot sequence. A while-reading activity on Jacob and his grandfather. A character analysis of the most significant characters.

This resource is for the first of Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. It has a full workbook and vocabulary list for each chapter of the novel. This bundle also has a student quiz for all of the vocabulary words and a PPT with answers to the workbook for in-class checking of homework.

This comprehensive resource is ideal for middle or high school teachers wanting to add a fun novel study to their English syllabus. The novel is the second book from Darren Shan’s Cirque Du Freak series. It comes with a character analysis, theme section, narrative writing section, and critical thinking questions for each chapter. There are also plenty of discussion opportunities and vocabulary words you could use for a class glossary.

This unit is a companion to the Wonders grade 3 curriculum (unit 4 week 3), on animal and human adaptation. It covers all of the vocabulary words and has an assignment question on either human or animal adaptation. Skills: Compare and contrast

PPT features and notes to teachers A created success criteria and learning intentions slide. Initial reflection task -students write a prompt based on making inferences. Before we read section on where and when the story takes place. Also, there is an inquiry question about Richmond in 1919 vs. today. Detailed introduction to characters in the novel and three themes you could potentially structure an essay prompt with. Introduction to character types in narrative texts, students then have to match the character type to the characters from the book. For example: The confidant character can be attributed to Charlie’s friend ‘Nostrils’. After reading each chapter, I have set up comprehension questions for students to either complete in class or as homework tasks. Reflection of success criteria and learning intentions at the end of the PPT, here the focus is to ask students to take accountability for their understanding and let you know what they easily understood and what they require more assistance with.

This is a novel study for the Darren Shan series (Book 1 Cirque Du Freak) It has vocabulary and comprehension questions for each chapter.

A set success criteria and learning intentions slide for the lesson. Initial reflection task -students write a prompt targeting researching skills. Slides with chapter summaries for chapters 1-3. Skill focus: All about motifs and symbols (definitions and examples) Model answer for skill: Mr. Feehan’s boots as motif. Student task: SS identify each of the motifs or symbols from Runner and give an explanation about what each of these symbolise. After reading each chapter, I have set up key inquiry questions for students to either complete in class or as homework tasks. Comprehension questions for chapters 4,5 and 6. Reflection of success criteria and learning intentions at the end of the PPT, here the focus is to ask students to take accountability for their understanding and let you know what they easily understood and what they require more assistance with.

A set success criteria and learning intentions slide for the lesson. Initial reflection task -students write a prompt on how to compare and contrast. Slides with chapter summaries for chapters 10-12. Class discussion questions After reading each chapter, I have set up comprehension questions for students to either complete in class or as homework tasks. Writing skill: learning about two types of irony presented in Runner (verbal and situational). Activity: students read through 3 scenarios and identify and explain how irony has been shown in each situation. Reflection of success criteria and learning intentions at the end of the PPT, here the focus is to ask students to take accountability for their understanding and let you know what they easily understood and what they require more assistance with.

A set success criteria and learning intentions slide for the lesson. Initial reflection task -students write a prompt targeting characterisation of Mr. Peacock and Mrs. Feehan. Slides with chapter summaries for chapters 7-9 a. Task: T. explains each of the motifs or symbols from Runner and gives an explanation about what each of these symbolise. After reading each chapter, I have set up comprehension questions for students to either complete in class or as homework tasks. Comprehension questions for chapters 7,8 and 9. Reflection of success criteria and learning intentions at the end of the PPT, here the focus is to ask students to take accountability for their understanding and let you know what they easily understood and what they require more assistance with.