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I love teaching English and have been doing so for many years. I hope that my experience and resources can save you time and energy in setting up and running your classroom :)
Secondary English], General Secondary Resources, Te Reo Maori Resources, 0-5 Preschool Resources for enjoyable and engaging learning.
I love teaching English and have been doing so for many years. I hope that my experience and resources can save you time and energy in setting up and running your classroom :)
A ready-to-print The Outsiders Novel Study Guide and text study on THE OUTSIDERS by S E Hinton complete with printable student booklet and teacher’s plan.
This easy to follow resource provides a ready The Outsiders unit plan for teachers and a The Outsiders student booklet which is printable and ready to teach, saving you time and effort searching for suitable text study resources.
Suits students of approximately 12-15 years of age: New Zealand Year 10-12 students, Australian Year 8-10 students.
Student booklet includes:
The Outsiders Webquest task on the author
The Outsiders Character file templates
The Outsiders Setting page
Context
The Outsiders Chapter Questions and Comprehension questions on the novel looking at important character changes, ideas, themes and events
Dairy entry writing task
The Outsiders Themes page
Symbols in The Outsiders page
Language Techniques page
Observing the text
Big Ideas discussion pages
Interview and Presentation
Essay structure and planning
+Sample Teacher Unit Plan
This is perfect as a text analysis unit to prepare for essay writing on The Outsiders. It goes perfectly with the Text Response Essay Writing Unit in my store.
Everything you need to pick up and run with this novel. So easy!
Included:
29-page student booklet for analysis of The Outsiders by S E Hinton.
This comprehensive study unit for The Lottery by Shirley Jackson comes complete with a student booklet and teacher’s plan. It covers comprehension questions, setting analysis, author details, figurative language, annotation activities, creative writing, essay planning, and more. This exceptional resource makes teaching “The Lottery” a breeze.
Designed to provide a ready-to-use unit plan for The Lottery, this resource includes a printable student booklet, saving teachers time and effort in preparing suitable text study materials.
Perfect for high school English Language Arts or secondary English students, this unit is suitable for students aged 12-16, typically in Years 8-11.
This “The Lottery” Short Story Unit Student Booklet Includes:
Notes on “The Lottery”
Webquest task about the author
Text observation activities
Setting analysis
Annotation guide for “The Lottery”
Comprehension questions
Creative writing task
Themes brainstorming
Character brainstorming
Language techniques page
Essay structure and planning
Sample teacher unit plan
Everything you need to teach “The Lottery” effortlessly is included. Simple and ready to use!
Check out this gret The Last Spin by Evan Hunter Short Story Unit.
Are you on the lookout for a print-ready short story study for “The Last Spin” by Evan Hunter? Our resource has got you covered! Included in this package is a student booklet and a teacher’s plan, covering all aspects of the story, saving you precious time and effort in finding suitable text study resources.
This user-friendly resource is perfect for high school ELA or secondary English students studying “The Last Spin” in the classroom. It caters to students aged approximately 12-16 years, spanning Years 8-11.
The student booklet is ready to be printed and provides a wealth of educational material. It features a webquest task to explore the author’s background, exercises to enhance text observation skills, analysis of the story’s setting, effective techniques for annotating the story, Last Spin comprehension questions to deepen understanding, engaging creative writing tasks, mapping of important themes and characters, a dedicated page on language techniques, and sound guidance for essay structure and planning.
To facilitate your teaching, we also provide a sample teacher Last Spin unit plan, which offers a clear roadmap and simplifies your lesson planning process.
Streamline your teaching experience with this comprehensive resource for “The Last Spin.” With everything you need at your fingertips, you can easily engage your students and guide them through a thorough exploration of this captivating short story.
10 different Christmas poems to write. Get the creative juices flowing with easy-to-write and fun Christmas poetry worksheets which lower high school students will enjoy.
Comes with an instructional Powerpoint presentation with a slide for each of the poetry types to accompany the task with a visual aid.
10 page PDF document with student worksheets
10 page Powerpoint presentation
Poetry Types:
Acrostic poems
Simile poem
Sensory poem
Limerick
Haiku
Cinquain
and more :)
Poetry Analysis Workshop for close reading activity with War Poet Laurence Binyon’s ‘For the Fallen’. This great war poem is well-known for its poignant imagery and the ‘we will remember them’ synonymous with Remembrance Day or ANZAC Day.
Workshop takes 2-3 lessons. This great poem analysis can be printed in a small booklet. Perfect for snippets of analytical thinking and textual analysis practice between other units, or for a reliever or substitute teacher - everything needed is included.
Perfect for students in Upper High School - New Zealand Years 11-13, Australia Years 10-12, USA Years 10-12, and Britain Years 10-12 (Key Stage 4-5).
Included:
A list of language techniques to look for
A poet web-quest page
An analysis grid
Questions on the text
A language features page to focus on two chosen language features
4 great extension tasks for students to choose from
A sample marking schedule
Teacher sample analysis notes
Included:
10 page war poetry close reading workshop
Introducing our ready-to-print BOY OVERBOARD novel study unit on Boy Overboard by Morris Gleitzman, complete with a printable student booklet and a suggested teacher’s plan.
This easy-to-follow resource is designed to save you valuable time and effort in searching for suitable text study materials.
Ideal for students in Australia and beyond who are studying this engaging novel in class, our Boy Overboard unit is perfectly tailored for students aged approximately 10-14 years old.
Our student booklet includes a range of engaging activities, such as a webquest task on the author, character file templates for Boy Overboard, exploration of the setting and context, comprehension questions that delve into character changes, ideas, themes, and events, a creative writing task, dedicated pages for themes, symbols, and language techniques, exercises to observe the text, thought-provoking discussions on big ideas, interview and presentation tasks, and essay structure and planning guidance.
In addition, we provide a sample teacher unit plan to assist you in seamlessly integrating this unit into your curriculum.
Furthermore, our Boy Overboard unit pairs perfectly with our Text Response Essay Writing Unit, available separately in our store, to help students develop their text analysis skills in preparation for essay writing.
With everything you need, our BOY OVERBOARD novel study unit is a convenient solution for a comprehensive learning experience.
Get ready to pick up and run with this novel – it’s that easy!
This comprehensive resource offers a ready-to-print unit plan for teaching The Maze Runner, along with a printable student booklet designed to save you time and effort in finding suitable study materials.
The booklet features a complete set of Maze Runner comprehension questions with included answers.
Ideal for students studying this novel in English class or for a Homeschool Unit. It is tailored for students in Australia and other regions where this novel is part of the curriculum.
Best suited for students aged 12-16.
The sample unit plan spans 6 weeks but can be adjusted to 3-4 weeks by reducing in-class reading time. Alternatively, you can extend the unit by adding a full essay or another extended project at the end. The booklet is designed for flexibility, allowing you to select which pages to use, giving you control over the unit’s duration and content.
This Maze Runner Novel Study Student Booklet includes:
A Webquest task on the author
Maze Runner Character file templates
Context exploration
Maze Runner comprehension questions and answers focusing on key character developments, themes, and events
A creative writing task
A page on Maze Runner themes
A symbols page
A language techniques page
Text observation exercises
Big ideas discussion pages
An interview and presentation task
Essay structure and planning pages
Sample Teacher Unit Plan for The Maze Runner
Everything you need to dive into this novel with ease!
Introducing our ready-to-print Novel Study and Text Study on TRASH by Andy Mulligan, complete with a printable Trash student booklet and suggested Trash teacher’s plan.
This easy-to-follow Trash resource is designed to save you precious time and effort in searching for suitable text study materials.
Ideal for students in Australia and beyond who are studying this captivating novel in class, our TRASH unit is tailored for students aged approximately 12-15 years old.
Our student booklet includes a range of activities to engage students, such as a webquest task on the author, character file templates, exploration of the setting and context, comprehension questions that delve into character changes, ideas, themes, and events, a diary entry writing task, dedicated pages for themes, symbols, and language techniques, text observation exercises, thought-provoking discussions on big ideas, interview and presentation tasks, and essay structure and planning guidance.
In addition, we provide a sample teacher unit plan to assist you in seamlessly integrating this unit into your curriculum.
Furthermore, our TRASH unit pairs perfectly with our Text Response Essay Writing Unit, available separately in our store, to help students develop their text analysis skills.
With everything you need at your fingertips, our TRASH Novel Study and Text Study is a hassle-free solution for an enriching learning experience.
Get ready to pick up and run with this novel – it’s that easy!
A ready to print Catching Teller Crow novel study and Aboriginal text study on Australian novel CATCHING TELLER CROW by Ambelin Kwaymullina and Ezekiel Kwaymullina complete with printable student booklet and teacher’s plan.
This easy to follow resource provides a ready Catching Teller Crow unit plan for teachers and a Catching Teller Crow student booklet which is printable and ready to teach, saving you time and effort searching for suitable text study resources.
Perfect for students in Australia and other places studying the novel Catching Teller Crow in class.
Suits students of approximately 15-17 years of age: New Zealand Year 12-13 students, Australian Year 11-12 students.
Note: This story contains adult themes including abduction, sexual assault, death, murder, ghosts and abuse. The story reads easily but the themes are for older students. Please ensure you have considered it completely prior to teaching.
This Catching Teller Crow Student booklet includes:
Webquest task on the author
Catching Teller Crow Character file templates
Setting
Context
Catching Teller Crow Chapter Questions and comprehension questions on the novel looking at important character changes, ideas, themes and events
Creative writing task
Themes page
Symbols page
Language Techniques page
Observing the text
Big Ideas discussion pages
Interview and Presentation
Essay structure and planning
+Sample Teacher Unit Plan
This is perfect as a text analysis unit to prepare for essay writing. It goes perfectly with the Text Response Essay Writing Unit in my store.
Everything you need to pick up and run with this novel. So easy!
Included:
30-page student booklet for analysis of Catching Teller Crow.
Immerse your students in the thrilling world of storytelling with this comprehensive teaching unit on “The Sniper” by Liam O’Flaherty.
Designed for secondary English classrooms, this teaching unit explores the powerful themes, vivid imagery, and compelling character in O’Flaherty’s iconic short story.
With a range of engaging activities, comprehension questions, language analysis sheets and an essay writing prompt, your students will analyze the effects of war and the fragility of human nature.
Our teaching unit provides a sample lesson plan, extension tasks, and supplementary resources to support your teaching. From close reading and textual analysis to creative writing exercises, this comprehensive resource ensures that every aspect of the story is explored and understood.
By the end of this unit, your students will have developed critical thinking skills, enhanced their literary analysis abilities, and gained a deeper appreciation for the craft of storytelling.
Enhance your secondary English curriculum with our teaching unit on “The Sniper” and inspire a love of literature in your students. Get your hands on this print and teach resource today!
A ready to print The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time novel study and text study on THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME by Mark Haddon complete with printable student booklet and teacher’s plan.
This easy to follow resource provides a ready The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time unit plan for teachers and a The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime student booklet which is printable and ready to teach, saving you time and effort searching for suitable text study resources.
Suits students of approximately 12-16 years of age: New Zealand Year 8-11 students, Australian Year 7-10 students.
Student booklet includes:
Webquest task on the author
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Character file templates
Setting
Context
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Chapter Questions and comprehension questions on the novel looking at important character changes, ideas, themes and events
Creative writing task
Themes page
Symbols page
Language Techniques page
Observing the text
Big Ideas discussion pages
Interview and Presentation
Essay structure and planning
+Sample Teacher Unit Plan
This is perfect as a text analysis unit to prepare for essay writing. It goes perfectly with the Text Response Essay Writing Unit in my store.
Everything you need to pick up and run with this novel. So easy!
Included:
30-page student booklet for analysis of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time.
Get ready for an adrenaline-filled adventure with our ready-to-print HATCHET novel study unit!
This resource is a complete game changer for teachers like you, providing a printable student booklet and a comprehensive teacher’s plan that will save you precious time and energy in searching for the perfect text study materials.
Ideal for students in Australia and beyond who are studying this captivating novel in class, HATCHET is an incredible tale of resilience and survival. Dive into the gripping story of a teenager who must rely on his wits and inner strength to survive in the unforgiving wilderness after a life-altering plane crash.
Suitable for students aged approximately 10-16, our student booklet is packed with exciting Hatchet activities and thought-provoking novel study questions.
Explore the themes, analyze the character’s journey, and uncover the deeper meanings behind this awe-inspiring story.
With our ready-to-print resource, you’ll have everything you need to take your students on an unforgettable literary adventure.
So, buckle up and get ready to journey into the wilderness with HATCHET! Your students are in for an exploration of resilience and survival like never before.
Includes:
Webquest task on the author
Hatchet character file templates
Hatchet Setting
Context
Hatchet Comprehension Questions on the novel looking at important character changes, ideas, themes and events
Creative writing task
Hatchet Themes page
Symbols page
Language Techniques page
Observing the text
Big Ideas discussion pages
Interview and Presentation
Essay structure and planning pages
+Sample Teacher Hatchet Unit Plan
Everything you need to print and teach! Save yourself time and effort today.
Introducing The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury Short Story Unit.
Our easy-to-use resource provides a seamless teaching experience, offering solid coverage of key elements such as comprehension questions, setting analysis, author details, figurative language exploration, annotating techniques, creative writing exercises, essay planning guidance, and more.
Tailored perfectly for Australian students and those studying The Pedestrian globally, this resource is suitable for students aged approximately 12-15 years, encompassing Years 7-10.
The student booklet, which is printable and ready for immediate use, contains a plethora of engaging and educational activities to captivate your students. Explore the author’s background through an exciting webquest task, delve into the setting, master the art of annotating, stimulate critical thinking with comprehension questions, foster creativity with captivating writing tasks, map out themes and characters, explore language techniques, and receive guidance on essay structure and planning.
To further support your teaching journey with “The Pedestrian,” we provide a sample teacher unit plan, simplifying the process and ensuring you have all the necessary tools to hit the ground running.
TOMORROW WHEN THE WAR BEGAN Complete Junior Secondary Text Unit including text response and chapter questions in a ready-to-print-out-and-go student booklet, teacher’s unit plan, notes & quotes, and more.
Student booklet includes:
Editing task on John Marsden, the author
Character file templates
Chapter Questions on the novel looking at important character changes, ideas, themes and events
Survival checklist activity
Dairy entry writing task
Themes page
Teacher Resources include:
Sample Unit Plan
Chapter quizzes and tests
Notes for Projection & copying
3 pages of important quotes from the novel
Words for a word wall display
Optional extra extension or writing tasks
Suits students of approximately 13-14 years of age: New Zealand Year 9 or 10 students, Australian Year 8 or 9 students, and UK Key Stage 3 students.
A ready-to-print The Giver Novel Study Guide and text study on THE GIVER by Lois Lowry complete with printable student booklet and teacher’s plan.
This easy to follow resource provides a ready The Giver unit plan for teachers and a The Giver student booklet which is printable and ready to teach, saving you time and effort searching for suitable text study resources.
Suits students of approximately 12-15 years of age: New Zealand Year 10-12 students, Australian Year 8-10 students.
Student booklet includes:
The Giver Webquest task on the author
The Giver Character file templates
The Giver Setting page
Context
The Giver Chapter Questions and Comprehension questions on the novel looking at important character changes, ideas, themes and events
Dairy entry writing task
The Giver Themes page
Symbols in the Giver page
Language Techniques page
Observing the text
Big Ideas discussion pages
Interview and Presentation
Essay structure and planning
+Sample Teacher Unit Plan
This is perfect as a text analysis unit to prepare for essay writing on The Giver. It goes perfectly with the Text Response Essay Writing Unit in my store.
Everything you need to pick up and run with this novel. So easy!
Included:
29-page student booklet for analysis of The Giver by Lois Lowry
This resource offers a complete novel study unit for The Machine Gunners by Robert Westall. It includes a printable student booklet and teacher’s plan, making it a convenient and time-saving option for teachers looking for suitable text study materials.
This study unit is designed for students aged 10-14 years, and is particularly relevant for those studying the novel in Australia or other locations. It covers a range of topics and includes comprehension questions focusing on character development, themes and events, as well as creative writing tasks and analysis of language techniques, symbols and themes.
In addition, this novel study unit also comprises a webquest on the author, a Machine Gunners Character file template, and pages dedicated to exploring the setting and context of the novel. Further resources include big ideas discussion pages, an interview and presentation task, and essay structure and planning pages.
Overall, this 40-page ready-to-print resource is ideal for teachers seeking a comprehensive text analysis unit that prepares students for essay writing and is an excellent accompaniment to the Text Response Essay Writing Unit, also available in our store.
Notes on language terminology, complete with lists and definitions, for each year of Secondary Schooling, increasing in breath and difficulty for each year level. Use as a complete list to give to students each year, and refer to them throughout the year as you memorise terms, hone skills and complete tasks.
Buy one set for the English year level you teach, or pay less per set for a complete Secondary Language Terms Set.
1. Year 10 Language Terms – 10 pages in length - Suit students of approximately 14 years of age: New Zealand Year 10 students, Australian Year 9 students, and UK Key Stage 3 students
2. Year 11 Language Terms - 11 pages in length - Suit students of approximately 15 years of age: New Zealand Year 11 students, Australian Year 10 students, and UK Key Stage 4 students
3. Year 12 Language Terms - 12 pages in length - Suit students of approximately 16 years of age: New Zealand Year 12 students, Australian Year 11 students, and UK Key Stage 4 students
4. Year 13+ Language Terms - 11 pages in length - Suit students of approximately 17 years of age: New Zealand Year 13 students, Australian Year 12 students, and UK Key Stage 4 students, Post 16 Education, and English Higher Education or Tertiary Students
Each set covers a range of areas that students need to know:
This set = Y10
Grammar & Parts of Speech Terms – Adverb, Antonym, Article, Connotation, Conjunction… etc
Sentences, Parts of Sentences Terms – Contention, Run-on Sentence, Clause… etc
Language Terms for this level – Analogy, Colloquialism, Contrast, Cliché… etc
Textual Terms to go with units on Novel, Film, Oral Presentations, Poetry
Punctuation Terms – Apostrophe, Capital Letters, Colon,… etc
An easy get-to-know-you game to play as a crowdbreaker with a new class or group of kids to help the interact and get to know one another. All you need is to print enough copies to have one between two students, dice, and you’re good to go!
Includes 6 sets of 3 random questions to get kids talking. The teacher rolls the dice and the students answer the questions corresponding to the rolled number.
(1 page)
CHECK OUT my great range of posters and resources for Secondary English and other subjects - I’ve got a great set of Essay Writing posters which may interest you!
This worksheet is a graphic organiser for students observing oral presentations. The idea is for them to be more intentional in their observations and to fill out remarks in each of 4 areas:
Content
Body Language
Voice
Preparation
You can ask them to fill it out while watching a teacher-chosen example, then get them to fill it out while listening to a friend preparing their speech before the big day, or they could film themselves and fill it out as self-reflection in preparation for their assessment. Very handy!
Check out my other resources! I have some excellent Essay Writing posters suitable for any secondary classroom that might suit you :)
oral presentations, speeches, speech resources, oral presentation resources, speech preparation
Affirmation Posters for English Classroom Décor
A range of affirmations to put on English classroom walls. Ready to print in colour and stick up around the room. (10 posters)
Include thoughts like:
• English is easy for me
• It’s my choice how well I do in this class
• I choose to do the right thing, even if no one is watching
• I can do this
• I can get things done on time…
… and more!
CHECK OUT my other great classroom décor posters and packs - I have a great set of 40 affirmations suitable for any classroom - available in black and white, or a great watercolour finish!
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