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Thank you for stopping by my shop! After being in Education for 10+ years, I recognize now more than ever how busy and stretched teachers are. One of my biggest skills as a teacher is creating resources that are eye catching, clear and helpful. I will specialize creating materials for general filler activities, English, Humanities and academic writing. My store is growing, so save this page and come back soon.
Football World Cup Qualifiers 2024 English Reading Comprehension Workbook
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Football World Cup Qualifiers 2024 English Reading Comprehension Workbook

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Are you looking for a way for your students to find out about the World Cup Qualifiers? This Reading Comprehension will help you out! This resource is intended for upper primary/middle school age (10-14: there is a bit of reading involved, but regarding the questions you can stop after the first few analysing and applying ones for younger students). What’s Included? 4 x Pages of reading information text 5 x Pages of scaffolded questions: Questions 1-6 Remembering and Understanding Questions 7-11 Analysing and Applying Questions12-15 Evaluating and Creating Answers included Are you looking for more World Cup Qualifiers 2024 English and class activities? This bundle will supply you with all you need! Get it now and save! If you don’t want everything in the bundle, feel free to pick and choose as you wish. 8 x English World Cup Qualifiers Activities Bundle
Football World Cup Qualifiers 2024 English Comparative Writing Workbook - KS2 KS3
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Football World Cup Qualifiers 2024 English Comparative Writing Workbook - KS2 KS3

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Are you looking for a way to teach your students and engage them in comparative writing? This themed English comparative writing activity connected to the World Cup Qualifiers will hook them in and support them to become excellent writers! The purpose is for the students to choose either two players or two teams participating in the World Cup Qualifiers 2024 to compare in an essay using comparative language and essay structure. What’s included? Eight sections: Step 1: What is a comparative essay Step 2: Comparative word bank Step 3:Comparative sentence starters and linking words Step 4: How to structure a comparative essay Step 5: Strengths and weaknesses chart brainstorm Step 6: Graphic organiser to plan essay Step 7: Writing the comparative essay Step 8: Self checklist evaluation Are you looking for more World Cup Qualifiers 2024 English and class activities? This bundle will supply you with all you need! Get it now and save! If you don’t want everything in the bundle, feel free to pick and choose as you wish. 8 x English World Cup Qualifiers Activities Bundle
Black History Month USA Information Text Reading Comprehension Workbook - Upper KS2/KS3
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Black History Month USA Information Text Reading Comprehension Workbook - Upper KS2/KS3

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Are you looking for English lessons within the theme of Black History Month? This Black History Month Information Text Reading and Vocabulary Workbook will support cultural, historical and academic learning. This workbook takes a USA focus. Simply print this workbook and use it as a learning tool over a number of lessons! What’s Included? 12 x A4 Pages of text, reading comprehension questions and vocabulary work. Reading Text x 4 Pages: Why Black History Month Matters How It Began: A Historical Background Annual Themes and Celebrations Reflecting on Progress and Continuing the Journey References Scaffolded Reading Comprehension Questions x 15: Questions 1 to 6: understanding and remembering Questions 7 to 11: analysing and applying Questions 12 to 15: evaluating and creating Vocabulary Work x 4 Tasks (10 words from the text focus): Match the word Fill in the blanks Synonyms and antonyms Using in context 3 x A4 Pages of answers
Black History Month Timeline Event Writing Research Workbook - KS3
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Black History Month Timeline Event Writing Research Workbook - KS3

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Are you looking for English lessons within the theme of Black History Month? This Black History Month Timeline Event Writing Research Workbook will support cultural, historical and academic learning. This resource has an engaging print version for a printable workbook and a digital copy in MS Word format (that you can easily use on Google Drive!). Students will work their way through a scaffolded workbook that takes them through the following stages: Stage 1: Pre-Writing Stage – Research and Exploration Step 1: Choose a Significant Event Step 2: Research the Event Stage 2: Writing Stage – Narrative Construction Step 3: Write the Narrative Stage 3: Post-Writing Stage – Reflection and Presentation Step 4: Reflection Step 5: Visual Timeline Creation Step 6: Class Presentation Are you looking for further resources surrounding Black History Month? If so, I have the following you can download either as bundles or individually (just click on the individual resources if that is what you wish!) 10 Black History Month Bitesize Reading Comprehensions Bundle Black History Month Activity Bundle 7 Black History Month Scaffolded Reading Comprehension Bundle Black History Month English Writing Bundle
Black History Month Social Justice Persuasive Speech Writing Workbook - KS3
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Black History Month Social Justice Persuasive Speech Writing Workbook - KS3

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Are you looking for English lessons within the theme of Black History Month? This Black History Month Social Justice Persuasive Speech Writing Workbook will support cultural, historical and academic learning. This resource has an engaging print version for a printable workbook and a digital copy in MS Word format (that you can easily use on Google Drive!). It is ideal if the students have access to the internet for this workbook. There are links to some speeches you can also share with your students. Students will work their way through a scaffolded workbook that takes them through the following stages: Stage 1: Stage 1: Pre-Writing – Learning Persuasive Techniques Step 1: Study Famous Speeches Step 2: Choose Your Social Justice Issue Step 3: Plan Your Speech Stage 2: Writing Your Persuasive Speech Step 4: Writing Your Speech Step 5: Draft Your Full Speech Stage 3: Post-Writing – Delivery and Reflection Step 6: Rehearse Your Speech Step 7: Present Your Speech Step 8: Reflection Are you looking for further resources surrounding Black History Month? If so, I have the following you can download either as bundles or individually (just click on the individual resources if that is what you wish!) 10 Black History Month Bitesize Reading Comprehensions Bundle Black History Month Activity Bundle 7 Black History Month Scaffolded Reading Comprehension Bundle Black History Month English Writing Bundle
Black History Month UK Information Text Reading Comprehension Workbook - Upper KS2/KS3
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Black History Month UK Information Text Reading Comprehension Workbook - Upper KS2/KS3

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Are you looking for English lessons within the theme of Black History Month? This Black History Month Information Text Reading and Vocabulary Workbook will support cultural, historical and academic learning. This workbook takes a United Kingdom focus. Simply print this workbook and use it as a learning tool over a number of lessons! What’s Included? 13 x A4 Pages of text, reading comprehension questions and vocabulary work. Reading Text x 5 Pages: Origins of Black History Month Why do we celebrate Black History Month? Key figures in Black British History Themes and focus of Black History Month Understanding struggles for equality How schools and communities celebrate Black History Month Looking toward the future References Scaffolded Reading Comprehension Questions x 15: Questions 1 to 6: understanding and remembering Questions 7 to 11: analysing and applying Questions 12 to 15: evaluating and creating Vocabulary Work x 4 Tasks (10 words from the text focus): Match the word Fill in the blanks Synonyms and antonyms Using in context 4 x A4 Pages of answers (including sample answers for more conceptual questions) Are you looking for further resources surrounding Black History Month? If so, I have the following you can download either as bundles or individually (just click on the individual resources if that is what you wish!) 10 Black History Month Bitesize Reading Comprehensions Bundle Black History Month Activity Bundle 7 Black History Month Scaffolded Reading Comprehension Bundle Black History Month English Writing Bundle
Mystery Suspense PETER Analytical Reading and Writing English Workbook - KS2 KS3
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Mystery Suspense PETER Analytical Reading and Writing English Workbook - KS2 KS3

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Are you looking for ways to encourage your students to read for writing purposes? Learning to write suspenseful stories is a skill students love to learn! This workbook takes the students through various stages: Information about suspense and how authors use various techniques to create it. A sample story called “Emily and the Siren” which is a mystery with a lot of suspense for analysis! A suspense analysis chart to fill in with quotes from the story. A PETER paragraph information mat. A PETER paragraph organiser where the student can plan how they would respond to an analytical question about the story. PETER paragraph writing page. Extension activity - creative writing “continue the story” activity. Suitable for upper primary or lower secondary.
Horror Suspense PETER Analytical Reading and Writing English Workbook KS2 KS3
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Horror Suspense PETER Analytical Reading and Writing English Workbook KS2 KS3

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Are you looking for ways to encourage your students to read for writing purposes? Learning to write suspenseful stories is a skill students love to learn! This workbook takes the students through various stages: Information about suspense and how authors use various techniques to create it. A sample story called “The Phantom of Hollow Oak Manor” which is a horror with a lot of suspense for analysis! A suspense analysis chart to fill in with quotes from the story. A PETER paragraph information mat. A PETER paragraph organiser where the student can plan how they would respond to an analytical question about the story. PETER paragraph writing page. Extension activity - creative writing “continue the story” activity. This is suitable for upper primary or lower secondary students.
Thriller Suspense PETER Analytical Reading and Writing English Workbook KS2 KS3
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Thriller Suspense PETER Analytical Reading and Writing English Workbook KS2 KS3

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Are you looking for ways to encourage your students to read for writing purposes? Learning to write suspenseful stories is a skill students love to learn! This workbook takes the students through various stages: Information about suspense and how authors use various techniques to create it. A sample story called “The Abandoned Amusement Park” which is a thriller with a lot of suspense for analysis! A suspense analysis chart to fill in with quotes from the story. A PETER paragraph information mat. A PETER paragraph organiser where the student can plan how they would respond to an analytical question about the story. PETER paragraph writing page. Extension activity - creative writing “continue the story” activity. Suitable for upper primary or lower secondary.
Perseus and Medusa Greek Mythology Differentiated Reading Comprehension - KS2 11+ SAT GL
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Perseus and Medusa Greek Mythology Differentiated Reading Comprehension - KS2 11+ SAT GL

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Are you looking for reading comprehensions that are differentiated so that you can support your students to learn at their pace? This Greek Mythology-themed reading titled “Perseus and the Quest for Medusa” is the perfect activity to get your students engaged in reading and answering meaningful questions. This reading comprehension can fit within any curriculum at the upper primary level. *Disclaimer: although this story has been adapted for upper primary-aged students, there is still an element of harm caused to Medusa at the end of the story. What’s included? A4 Story text - 2 pages including a section of Key Vocabulary 1 x 10 Scaffolded questions worksheet (titled “General Questions”) that are based on Bloom’s Taxonomy levels of critical thinking. 1 x 10 Level 1 questions which are fact retrieval and vocabulary-based 1 x 10 Level 2 questions which are vocabulary, applying and analysing questions. 1 x 10 Level 3 questions which are vocabulary, evaluating and creating questions. Do you want to save money? Buy this resource as part of a bundle and get 30% off! Greek Mythology English Reading, Vocabulary and Activity Bundle
Pandora's Box Greek Mythology Differentiated Reading Comprehension - KS2 11+ SAT GL
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Pandora's Box Greek Mythology Differentiated Reading Comprehension - KS2 11+ SAT GL

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Are you looking for reading comprehensions that are differentiated so that you can support your students to learn at their pace? This Greek Mythology-themed reading titled “Pandora’s Box” is the perfect activity to get your students engaged in reading and answering meaningful questions. This reading comprehension can fit within any curriculum at the upper primary level. What’s included? A4 Story text - 2 pages including a section of Key Vocabulary 1 x 10 Scaffolded questions worksheet (titled “General Questions”) that are based on Bloom’s Taxonomy levels of critical thinking. 1 x 10 Level 1 questions which are fact retrieval and vocabulary-based 1 x 10 Level 2 questions which are vocabulary, applying and analysing questions. 1 x 10 Level 3 questions which are vocabulary, evaluating and creating questions. BONUS - Figurative Language worksheet! Do you want to save money? Buy this resource as part of a bundle and get 30% off! Greek Mythology English Reading, Vocabulary and Activity Bundle
The Minotaur Greek Mythology Differentiated Reading Comprehension - KS2 11+ SAT GL
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The Minotaur Greek Mythology Differentiated Reading Comprehension - KS2 11+ SAT GL

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Are you looking for reading comprehensions that are differentiated so that you can support your students to learn at their pace? This Greek Mythology themes reading titled “The Minotaur - Theseus and the Labyrinth” is the perfect activity to get your students engaged in reading and answering meaningful questions. This reading comprehension can fit within any curriculum at the upper primary level. All levels of questions have elements of character analysis. What’s included? A4 Story text - 2 pages including a section of Key Vocabulary 1 x 10 Scaffolded questions worksheet (titled “General Questions”) that are based on Bloom’s Taxonomy levels of critical thinking. 1 x 10 Level 1 questions which are fact retrieval and vocabulary based 1 x 10 Level 2 questions which are vocabulary, applying and analysing questions. 1 x 10 Level 3 questions which are vocabulary, evaluating and creating questions. Do you want to save money? Buy this resource as part of a bundle and get 30% off! Greek Mythology English Reading, Vocabulary and Activity Bundle
Atlas Greek Mythology Differentiated Reading Comprehension - KS2 11+ SAT GL
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Atlas Greek Mythology Differentiated Reading Comprehension - KS2 11+ SAT GL

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Are you looking for reading comprehensions that are differentiated so that you can support your students to learn at their pace? This Greek Mythology themes reading titled “Atlas - The Unwilling Pillar” is the perfect activity to get your students engaged in reading and answering meaningful questions. This reading comprehension can fit within any curriculum at the upper primary level. What’s included? A4 Story text - 2 pages including a section of Key Vocabulary 1 x 10 Scaffolded questions worksheet (titled “General Questions”) that are based on Bloom’s Taxonomy levels of critical thinking. 1 x 10 Level 1 questions which are fact retrieval and vocabulary based. 1 x 10 Level 2 questions which are vocabulary, applying and analysing questions. 1 x 10 Level 3 questions which are vocabulary, evaluating and creating questions. Do you want to save money? Buy this resource as part of a bundle and get 30% off! Greek Mythology English Reading, Vocabulary and Activity Bundle
10 Reading Strategy Worksheets for English - KS2 KS3 Back to School
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10 Reading Strategy Worksheets for English - KS2 KS3 Back to School

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Unleash Your Students’ Reading Potential! Transform your classroom into a reading adventure with this comprehensive set of engaging worksheets. Designed to boost reading comprehension and critical thinking skills, these worksheets cover a range of strategies, from predicting and questioning to analyzing and evaluating. Watch as your students become confident, independent readers who love to explore new worlds! What’s Included? 10 x A4 Portrait Worksheets Prediction power up Brainstorm boost Imagination station Question quest Detective mode Rewind replay Focus fitness Character profile Think tank Book review Perfect for: • Differentiated learning • Homework assignments • Literacy centers • Small group instruction Download now and ignite a passion for reading in your students! You might also like: Reading Strategies English Classroom Display Reading Strategies Pair of Resources Bundle Literature Circle English Posters Literature Circle Role Bookmarks and Badges - English Reading Strategies Literature Circle Roles English Reading Worksheets Ultimate Literature Circle Bundle Reading Journal Workbook
English Diagnostic Test - Reading, Writing, Language - KS2 - Back to School, Start of Year
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English Diagnostic Test - Reading, Writing, Language - KS2 - Back to School, Start of Year

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Are you looking for a way to easily assess the English levels of your new students at the start of the year? This diagnostic test will help you out A WHOLE LOT! Suitable for 10-11 year olds, this test contains the following sections and question types. Please note, the volume of this test is large and is better completed over about 2-3 lessons (perhaps a section per lesson!) Section 1: Reading Comprehension. 1 x Non-fiction text: “Our Warming Planet” 1 x Fiction text: “The Mysterious Attic” 10 x Questions for EACH text covering: literal comprehension, inference, vocabulary, summarising and text features Section 2: Writing Spelling: both identifying incorrect words and spelling correctly (16 questions) Punctuation: completing end marks of sentences and identifying incorrect punctuation (7 questions) Parts of Speech Grammar: highlighting nouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, pronouns, prepositions and articles in context (14 questions) Free writing with prompt Section 3: Language Synonyms and antonyms: identifying Prefixes and suffixes: identifying and using Figurative language: identifying Answers included
Literature Circle Roles English Reading Worksheets - KS2 KS3 Upper Primary Lower Secondary
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Literature Circle Roles English Reading Worksheets - KS2 KS3 Upper Primary Lower Secondary

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Are you looking for reading strategies that will support your students to be independent and confident learners? Literature circles will help them achieve this. Literature circles are student-led book clubs that boost reading comprehension, critical thinking, and communication skills. By discussing books in groups, students deepen understanding, share perspectives, and develop a love for reading. Start your students off with these worksheets that will support them to be confident! What’s included? 9 x A4 portrait pages: 1 x Information Page 8 x Literature Circle Role Worksheets: Summarizer: focuses on the main events, important details, character development, and conflict/resolution. Predictor: makes predictions, supports them with evidence, and thinks about the impact the predictions may have on the characters or plot. Discussion Director: develops literal, interpretive, evaluative, personal and open-ended questions to ask the group about the text. Vocabulary Enricher: identifies words in the text that are important or unfamiliar, defines, finds context clues, synonyms and antonyms and uses the words to show understanding. Illustrator: creates a visual representation of a key scene or character and explains the significance of it including any symbolism used (x2 worksheets). Connector: connects the text with own life, other texts and the world through use of charts and explains these connections (x2 worksheets). You might also like: 10 Reading Strategy Worksheets for English Reading Strategies English Classroom Display Reading Strategies Pair of Resources Bundle Literature Circle English Posters Literature Circle Role Bookmarks and Badges - English Reading Strategies Ultimate Literature Circle Bundle Reading Journal Workbook
Verbal Reasoning Synonym and Antonym English Workbook - KS2 11+ GL
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Verbal Reasoning Synonym and Antonym English Workbook - KS2 11+ GL

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Are you looking for a workbook that explores various elements of synonyms and antonyms? Verbal reasoning is an essential skills for students to build in their primary years and develop as they go through school. This workbook not only gives engaging information about using synonyms and antonyms, but also has challenging activities to complete. Perfect for 11+ exam preparation - You can use for both lower and upper KS2. It is also suitable for other curriculums at Grades 4-6 levels (Years 5-7). You could also use it to prepare for the GL CAT 4 benchmarking exams. Are you looking for more verbal reasoning activities? Why not buy this as part of a larger bundle, you’ll save a lot of money on many products! 18 Verbal Reasoning Resource Ultimate English Bundle Do you need a synonym and antonym classroom display? I have this engaging display for sale in my shop - check it out! What’s included? 10-page workbook + 7 pages of answers Section 1: Understanding synonyms and antonyms information Activities: identifying synonyms (8 questions), identifying antonyms (8 questions), determining pairings (8 questions), independent work of finding synonyms and antonyms (3 questions). Section 2: Contextual understanding information Activities: choosing the best synonym and antonym (8 questions for each) for the context of the sentence (from options) Section 3: Challenge of analogies and word ladders information Activities: analogies where students need to add their own word into the synonym or antonym sentence (10 questions) & word ladder (2 questions)
Homonym Verbal Reasoning English Vocabulary (Homophone/Homograph) KS2, Upper Primary, Middle School
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Homonym Verbal Reasoning English Vocabulary (Homophone/Homograph) KS2, Upper Primary, Middle School

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Are you a teacher looking to develop your students’ verbal reasoning skills regarding homonyms? This workbook will not only enhance understanding but muster independence during the development of this vital skill. Perfect for 11+ exam preparation - You can use for both lower and upper KS2. It is also suitable for other curriculums at Grades 4-6 levels (Years 5-7). You could also use it to prepare for the GL CAT 4 benchmarking exams. Are you looking for more verbal reasoning activities? Why not buy this as part of a bundle, you’ll save a lot of money on many products! 18 Verbal Reasoning Resource Ultimate English Bundle Or perhaps you want a Homonym display for your classroom? What’s included? Homonym information sheet Matching homophones with meanings Writing homophone pairs Using the correct homophone in context Defining homographs from context Drawing homophone and homograph pairs ANSWERS!!!
EUROS 2024 (Football) Differentiated Reading Comprehension
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EUROS 2024 (Football) Differentiated Reading Comprehension

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Are your students buzzing about the EUROS 2024? This differentiated reading comprehension will not only excite, but engage your students in all things EUROS. What’s included? A three-page reading comprehension that goes through the history, structure and specifics about the tournament. 3 levels of differentiated questions: Level 1: vocabulary and factual questions Level 2: vocabulary, factual and analytical questions (a good ability to think critically would be required!) Level 3: vocabulary, analytical and conceptual questions (a strong ability to think critically would be required!) Answers included (please note for Level 2 and 3 answers may vary at points, but I have given suggestions) I also have available: EUROS 2024 Activity Pack EUROS self-editing spelling activity Please enjoy and review!
Paris Olympics 2024 End of Year Reading Comprehension
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Paris Olympics 2024 End of Year Reading Comprehension

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Are you looking for educational ways to end the year and explore the Paris Olympics? This reading comprehension about the Paris Olympics 2024 is the perfect way for your students to learn about this monumental sporting event. A prior knowledge of answering analytical and conceptual level questions is needed for Levels 2-3, whereas the Level 1 question worksheet should be accessible to most students in upper primary/middle school grade levels. What’s included in the PDF? Two-page reading comprehension 3 x 10 differentiated question worksheets (Levels 1-3) Questions are fact retrieval, analytical and conceptual Answers for all three levels (11 pages in total) Enjoy and please review!