Introducing “Exploring Language Techniques in Music: A Comprehensive Language Study Unit on Songs for Secondary English Teachers” Attention secondary English teachers! Are you in search of a complete unit that will guide your Year 9, 10, or 11 students through a high school language study unit on songs? Look no further! We have developed a comprehensive resource specifically designed for this purpose. This unit is all about helping students understand the patterns of language used in different songs, focusing on narrative devices, literary terms, and structural devices. Students will have the opportunity to listen to, discuss, and analyze a range of songs. They will then choose a genre to delve deeper into and complete an independent research task, which can be presented to the class as a speech or in an alternative format. Our convenient print-and-go student booklet accompanies this unit, spanning 27 pages. It includes a personal media use survey, an introduction to music, an exploration of the functions of music, a discussion on genre in music, an explanation of song language terms, guidance on analyzing songs using a graphic organizer, tips on writing about language techniques, task sheets, a sample marking schedule, and much more. As a teacher, you will benefit from the included resources. We provide you with all the necessary teacher notes, a unit plan, marking keys, and even examples of advertising. In addition to this, we have compiled a long song list for deeper analysis, complete with YouTube and lyrics links. Our media unit and language study unit are suitable for all secondary-level classes, catering to students learning to analyse and understand a variety of texts. While some adjustments to the assessment schedule may be necessary to align with your school system, this unit has been well-received and proven highly effective. It is particularly suited for students aged approximately 13-15 years, including New Zealand Year 9, 10, or 11 students, Australian Year 8, 9, or 10 students, and UK Key Stage 3-4 students. This unit uses British English spelling. Enhance your teaching with this exciting and comprehensive unit, helping your students explore language techniques in music with confidence!

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!

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Introducing our comprehensive PERSUASIVE WRITING UNIT, designed to guide Secondary English students through the intricacies of persuasive language techniques and analysis. Perfect for High School English students in Years 7-10 who are studying persuasive language and its impact on creating meaning. This unit begins by covering the basics of persuasive writing before delving into a thorough analysis of persuasive language techniques. Students will follow step-by-step graphic organizers and exercises to develop their own persuasive essays. Our ready-to-print student booklet accompanies teacher notes, a unit plan, and a marking schedule, providing a complete package that saves you time and energy. Included in this persuasive writing unit: A 25-page print-and-go student booklet that covers: An introduction to persuasive writing Key persuasive language terms The art of persuasion Analysis of a persuasive speech script Generation of persuasive topics Planning and writing pages, broken down into easily manageable steps Sample essay marking schedule Sample teaching plan Teacher keys And more… While originally created for Year 9 - Year 11 students in Australia and New Zealand, this versatile resource can be used worldwide for similar purposes. Simply adjust the marking schedule to complement your school system. Please note that this product contains some British English spelling. Let our PERSUASIVE WRITING UNIT do the work for you, providing a comprehensive and structured approach to teaching persuasive language techniques and analysis. Grab your copy today and watch your students’ persuasive writing skills flourish!

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Introducing our comprehensive unit designed to support Secondary English students in a CREATIVE WRITING TASK centered around a MORAL DILEMMA. This unit is a perfect match for Year 10, Year 11, and Year 12 English students, offering an engaging and thought-provoking writing opportunity. With the ability to adapt for distance learning, this unit can be easily implemented for at-home instruction during periods of Coronavirus restrictions. The foundation of this unit lies in personal moral dilemmas, whether real or imagined. Students will have the freedom to select a dilemma and explore the values at stake when making difficult choices. Subsequently, they will plan and write a creative narrative that considers audience, purpose, and message. Included in this comprehensive unit is a 24-page print-and-go student booklet. This booklet features task sheets, planning pages, analysis of moral dilemma texts, an editing checklist, and a marking schedule. Furthermore, a detailed teaching plan is provided to assist educators in guiding students through the creative writing process. This complete creative writing unit is the ideal resource for all secondary level classes in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK that aim to develop creative writing skills. Specifically tailored for students aged approximately 15-17 years old, this unit caters to New Zealand Year 11-13 students, Australian Year 10-12 students, and UK Key Stage 3-4 students. Please note that this product utilizes British English spelling throughout. Equip your students with the necessary tools and skills to craft compelling narratives around moral dilemmas through our comprehensive and adaptable creative writing unit.