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Commonly confused words posters
These beautiful posters help your students finally understand the differences between tricky commonly confused word pairs such as effect/affect, lie/lay and accept/except.
Key Features:
The posters focus on 10 commonly confused word pairs. Each poster provides the spelling, part of speech, definition and examples of each word. The words are explained in pairs, enabling students to compare and contrast the words in each pair.
Versatile Usage: Whether you’re an ELA or ESL educator, this resource is adaptable to both settings. Its comprehensive approach ensures that students of varying language proficiency levels can benefit from a stronger grasp of commonly confused words.
Word pairs included in this resource:
lay/lie, lose/loose, compliment/complement, advice/advise, stationary/stationery, allude/elude, accept/except, further/farther, affect/effect, and principle/principal.
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Writing movie reviews: features, structure, vocabulary for film reviews
This comprehensive bundle offers everything you need for teaching your students how to write film reviews:
the review writing presentation focuses on genre conventions of reviews, the audience, purpose, language and structure of reviews in general
the film vocabulary presentation gives definitions and examples of different words and expressions used for describing and evaluating movies
**Review writing presentation (text features, language, structure)
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There is a lot that goes into writing a review, and it can be hard to find a comprehensive resource that covers all the basic elements of this type of text, include genre conventions and text features, language characteristics and typical review structure.
Well, this presentation might just be what you’re looking for!
With more than 50 slides, it provides in-depth information about various aspects of review writing.
The presentation helps student learn about:
Text features of reviews:
Audience (typical audiences for different types of reviews)
Purpose (why we write reviews and how they help people)
Tailoring the review to the target audience (how to adapt the tone, content and examples in the review to different audiences)
Register (formal, informal and neutral reviews and their characteristics)
Subjectivity (how subjective opinions shape reviews)
Facts and evidence (the need to corroborate opinions with verified facts and evidence)
Audience engagement (how to get and keep the attention of the target audience)
Language of reviews:
Descriptive language (how descriptive language helps improve the quality of the review)
Persuasive language (how persuasive appeals and techniques help improve the quality of the review)
Jargon and specialist terminology (when and why they may be used)
Vivid verbs and adjectives (how they help make the review more informative and persuasive)
Evaluative lexis (what types of evaluative lexis can be used to express opinions about the subject of the review)
Structure of reviews:
Typical review structure (title, introduction, evaluation and analysis, conclusion, rating)
Title (what is its purpose and what techniques to use to achieve that purpose)
Introduction (key elements of the introduction and their purpose)
Evaluation and analysis (key elements in the main part and their purpose:
Conclusion (the purpose and form of a well-written conclusion
Learning about these various elements of review writing helps prepare students for their future academic studies and career by helping them develop critical thinking skills, research and communication skills and opinion formation. These skills are crucial for their future careers as they help them form informed opinions based on solid research and articulate them in a clear and persuasive manner.
Film review vocabulary presentation
Do your students still describe a movie they watched as “good” or “bad”?
Reading the same vague and bland movie reviews over and over again is a problem we’ve all encountered at some point, but getting students to write better reviews can be a difficult task.
Writing a film review at a higher level requires students to know and use more advanced vocabulary for describing and evaluating movies.
This means knowing how to describe the main elements of the movie, including the plot, characters, cinematography, music and visual effects, and understanding how to express positive and negative opinions about different elements of the movie.
This 32-slide presentation helps students learn just that, without requiring any additional preparation by the teacher.
The presentation includes easy-to-understand definitions and realistic examples that showcase how the given words and expressions are used in film reviews.
The presentation focuses on words and expressions for:
movie genres
general film vocabulary
types of movies
types of characters
describing the plot
describing acting
describing visual effects and music
positive reviews
negative reviews
Advanced personality adjectives presentation and worksheets
Do you teach upper intermediate or advanced ESL students who need help with more precise, high-level words for describing personality traits?
Look no further, this resource has everything you need in a clear, easy-to-understand format.
The resource consists of a presentation and the accompanying worksheet set.
PRESENTATION
The presentation contains 24 slides with more than 30 advanced adjectives for describing personality traits.
The slides provide:
the keyword
a clear, easy-to-understand definition of the adjective
two example sentences
In addition to slides that define the terms, there are also special slides that focus on common mistakes, related words, synonyms or antonyms.
WORKSHEET PACK
The worksheet pack includes:
2 sets of worksheets /a beautiful colorful one and a practical, printer-friendly black-and-white one/
the answer key
Adjectives included in the resource:
orderly, meticulous, conscientious, dependable, sensible, detached, considerate, determined, steadfast, empathetic, sympathetic, compassionate, observant, reticent, gregarious, ingenious, straightforward, tactful, versatile, assertive, resourceful, matter-of-fact, down-to-earth (+sociable, outgoing, extroverted, genial, affable, withdrawn, reserved, introverted, bashful, timid, sensitive, dedicated, committed, resolute)
These resources go great with my bundle for describing appearance!
Survival Role-Play for ESL & ELA: critical thinking and problem solving
Engage your students in an immersive and thought-provoking Chemical Spill in a Factory Role-Play! This resource is designed to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Perfect for ESL, ELA, and science classes, this activity transforms your classroom into a high-stakes scenario where students must collaborate to survive.
What’s Included:
Scenario Overview: A description of the chemical spill emergency.
Role Cards: Six unique roles (Leader, Safety Officer, Medic, Technician, Evacuation Specialist, Communication Specialist) with specific responsibilities and challenges.
Teacher Guide: Instructions for setup, facilitation, and debriefing.
**Why You’ll Love It:
Ready-to-Use: No prep required – just print and go!
Student-Centered: Encourages collaboration, empathy, and active participation.
Versatile: Ideal for middle school, high school, ESL, ELA, or science classes.
Skill-Building: Develops critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills while reinforcing vocabulary.**
How It Works:
Students take on roles and work together to decide whether to evacuate or wait for help.
They analyze risks, debate options, and create a survival plan.
After the role-play, students reflect on their decisions and discuss what they learned.
Environment roleplay scenario dilemmas for ESL and life skills
Engage your intermediate and upper-intermediate ESL students with these Environmental Role-Play Scenarios Task Cards! This no-prep resource includes 10 real-world scenarios focusing on environmental challenges like sustainability, pollution, and conservation. Perfect for teaching conflict resolution, collaboration, and critical thinking, these task cards help students practice speaking and listening skills through engaging role-plays. Ideal for high school to adult learners.
Scenarios included:
Deforestation debate
Plastic ban
Intenational climate conference
Family vacation
Influencer’s ethical crisis
Fast fashion factory pollution
Car purchase: gas or electric
Urban green space vs. affordable housing
Neighborhood compost war
Going plant-based
Includes:
10 Color and B&W scenarios and role cards
Teacher instructions
Why Teachers & Learners Love These:
→ Boosts Confidence – Students speak naturally about relevant global topics.
→ Teaches Persuasion & Compromise – Roleplays cover debates, negotiations, and teamwork.
→ Zero-Prep & Adaptable – Use for warm-ups, full lessons, or assessments.
Workplace conflict resolution roleplay scenarios - ESL and life skills
Perfect for ESL/Business English teachers seeking interactive, low-prep activities to teach professional communication skills. These 30 role-play cards help intermediate-advanced students practice resolving common workplace conflicts through collaborative problem-solving.
What’s included:
12 workplace scenarios (e.g., micromanagers, missed deadlines, cultural misunderstandings)
Two versions: color + printer-friendly B/W
Teacher guide with step-by-step instructions
Student self-assessment checklist (promotes metacognition)
Why teachers love this resource:
Relevant: Prepares students for real office dynamics
Flexible: Use for warm-ups, assessments, or sub plans
Engaging: Encourages critical thinking and empathy
Scaffolded: Supports both shy and advanced learners
Ideal for:
High school & adult ESL
Business English courses
Workplace readiness programs
Life skills classes
Social Media Dilemmas: 10 Real-Life Role-Play Scenarios I ESL, SEL & Life Skills
Looking for an engaging way to teach critical thinking, communication, and digital responsibility?This no-prep resource includes 10 real-world scenarios tackling social media challenges like online privacy, misinformation, cyberbullying, and digital well-being. These scenarios challenge students to navigate real-world online dilemmas, practice problem-solving, and develop essential life skills for responsible digital citizenship.
Scenarios included:
Cyberbullying
Limiting social media time
Impact of social media on self-esteem
Workplace conflict over a social media post
Meeting a mystery online crush
Faking a perfect life on social media
Oversharing
Spreading misinformation online
Debate about online privacy
Online challenge risk discussion
Includes:
10 Color and B&W scenarios and role cards
Teacher instructions
Four Corners back to school ELA getting-to-know you activity I No prep
Get your students moving, thinking, and talking with this engaging English Four Corners Activity!
Perfect for back-to-school, brain breaks, or anytime you want to build classroom community, this interactive activity helps students express their opinions, reflect on their reading and writing habits, and connect with classmates - all through content that is meaningful and standards-aligned.
This resource includes twenty thought-provoking questions across four key categories: Reading, Writing, Literary Analysis, and Just for Fun.
Each question gives students four multiple-choice options and invites them to move to the corner of the classroom that best represents their answer - making it active, collaborative, and discussion-rich.
This Four Corners English resource:
Gets students out of their seats and actively participating
Builds classroom community and encourages respectful dialog
Sparks discussion around core English concepts
Works for middle and high school students
No prep - just project and go!
What is Included:
Editable presentation with twenty questions in four categories: Reading, Writing, Analysis, and Just for Fun
Detailed Teacher Guide with follow-up questions for every slide to extend the discussion, support critical thinking, and build engagement
Flexible Use - great for the first week of school, advisory, early finisher activities, or content-related review days
Use this English Four Corners Activity to:
Kick off the school year with engaging, low-pressure discussion
Reinforce key reading and writing skills through meaningful questions
Learn more about your students - personalities, preferences, and thinking styles
Create a fun and inclusive classroom culture from day one
If you are looking for an easy way to combine movement, conversation, and English content, this resource is your new go-to!
Physical and Mental Health Speaking and Writing Prompts - ESL and high school
park meaningful conversation and critical thinking about health, wellness, and mental wellbeing with 50 engaging prompts! These discussion and writing questions encourage students to explore topics like physical health, mental health, diet, exercise, and the impact of technology on wellbeing. Perfect for building speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills in ESL, Health Education, Biology, or PSHE lessons.
Get your students talking deeply about what it means to be healthy in today’s world with this no-prep Health & Wellness resource. These thought-provoking questions invite learners to reflect on their own habits, cultural perspectives, and opinions about health challenges and solutions.
With 50 carefully crafted questions, this set is ideal for sparking pair or group discussions, writing responses, or classroom debates. Students will engage with issues such as exercise routines, mental health awareness, traditional vs. modern medicine, health policy, and the role of diet and lifestyle in overall wellness.
Designed for flexible use in pair work, small groups, or whole-class formats, these prompts support oral communication, vocabulary development, and analytical skills across various subjects.
Topics Covered Include:
Physical health and exercise habits
Mental health practices and stress management
Nutrition, diet myths, and balanced eating
Healthcare systems, ethics, and access
The influence of culture and technology on health
Public health debates: vaccines, smoking bans, and more
Coping strategies and support for mental wellbeing
What’s Included:
50 printable discussion and writing prompt cards
Editable PowerPoint slideshow for easy projection or gallery walks
Pair discussion sheets for partner activities
Teacher guide with suggested uses, warm-up ideas, and flexible formats
All materials use the same question set for consistent classroom delivery.
Why You’ll Love These Health & Wellness Prompts:
Ready to use with minimal prep—great for discussions, writing tasks, starter activities, or debates
Encourages thoughtful dialogue about health topics relevant to students’ lives
Supports ESL vocabulary building and critical thinking
Ideal for Health, Science, ESL, or PSHE classes
Great For:
Speaking and Writing Activities
ESL, Health Education, Biology, or PSHE Classes
Mental Health and Wellness Units
Starter or plenary activities, journal prompts
Substitute Teacher Plans and Speaking Practice