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This resource provides free templates for hexagonal thinking activities that can be used in any classroom to help students make meaningful connections, engage in productive discussions and foster critical thinking skills. Hexagonal thinking is a strategy that helps students understand how different concepts are connected to each other. It helps students think critically and analyze different aspects of a certain phenomenon or situation. It can be used in a variety of different subjects to consolidate learning, foster higher level thinking skills and even assess hat they have learned. The resource includes: blank hexagon templates that can be used in any class for virtually any lesson arrow templates for students t indicate the most important connections worksheets for students to explain their thinking This is an open-ended activity. There are no right or wrong answers. The students can come up with any arrangement of hexagons that makes sense to them, as long as they are able to explain their thinking and justify their choices by making logical and meaningful connections. Instructions Print out as many copies of the hexagonal thinking activity sheets as you need (students can work individually, in pairs or in groups Write the terms you want to include on the hexagons and cut out the hexagons Explain to the students that they need to arrange the hexagons in a meaningful manner to show the connections between the terms Showcase some examples of finished hexagon networks to demonstrate what the final product should look like; there are no right or wrong answers, but the connections need to be meaningful and logical Explain to the students that they need to choose three or six (as many as you want) connections which they will explain in more detail Hand out the hexagons, arrows and explanation sheets Monitor as your engaged students lead meaningful discussions, make connections and explain their thinking After they’re finished, you can ask members of each group to present one or two of the connections they chose to explain in more detail As an extension activity, you can ask students to engage in a class-wide discussion about the issue Check out other hexagonal thinking resources: Environment - a hexagonal thinking discussion activity School shootings - a hexagonal thinking discussion activity Jobs and career - hexagonal thinking discussion activity Health and fitness - a hexagonal thinking discussion activity

FREE A Level English Language Glossary – Key Linguistic Terminology for Paper 4 (9093) Help your students boost their grades with this essential glossary of linguistic terminology. This printable, student-friendly reference sheet includes precise and formal vocabulary needed to discuss key issues related to: English as a global language Language and identity Language and power Language imperialism, endangerment, and death Whether students are writing about bilingual education, World Englishes, language policy, or linguistic discrimination, this glossary supports them in writing sophisticated, theory-informed responses with confidence.

These persuasive language posters are just what your English classroom needs! In addition to being a beautiful addition to your classroom décor, they help students review the twelve most important persuasive techniques. Each poster includes the definition of the technique, several examples (from everyday speech and literature) and the possible effects the use of the technique has on the reader (how it helps persuade the reader). The posters are an excellent visual reminder that helps students review and revise the key elements of persuasive writing. Included: Alliteration Anecdotes Rhetorical questions Imperatives Personal pronouns Exaggeration Facts Opinions Repetition Emotive language Statistics Triplets If you like these posters, check out this great game for revising these persuasive techniques. Thank you for downloading this resource. Check out my blog and subscribe to my YouTube channel for more ELA content.

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.

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.

This murder mystery roleplay or collaborative writing activity is an open-ended discussion activity aimed at providing an engaging platform for students to collaborate, practice crime vocabulary and express their creativity. The pack includes: a background story roles for students teacher instructions for two different options on conducting the activity This immersive discussion activity helps students develop: critical thinking skills: students are presented with a complex problem that requires them to think critically, analyze evidence, and make logical deductions communication skills: students engage in discussions, share theories, and collaborate with their peers, enhancing their communication and interpersonal skills creativity: the activity encourages creative thinking as students try to piece together the story and generate hypotheses about what happened problem-solving skills: students must work collaboratively to solve the mystery, fostering problem-solving skills as they try to identify the perpetrator The resource pack offers two options for conducting this activity: Option 1 is a collaborative writing activity. Students write a crime story based on the information given about the background story, characters and clues. This highly motivating activity enables students to work together to create a well-crafted piece of writing. Option 2 is a roleplay activity. Students take on the roles of the characters in the murder mystery story. The student who is assigned the role of a detective questions other students and attempts to discover the killer. This activity is a part of my large crime resource pack that offers various activities on the topic of crime (including vocabulary, discussion, reading comprehension and extended reading activities). You might also be interested in this [crime vocabulary presentation]/teaching-resource/crime-vocabulary-presentation-12913015). Or, get it all at a lower price here!

The end of the school year can be chaotic — students are distracted, energy is low, and meaningful lesson planning feels like a challenge. If you’re looking for a low-prep, high-impact activity that keeps students engaged while encouraging reflection and connection, this End-of-Year Discussion Questions Pack is your perfect solution. Designed for middle school and high school, this versatile resource helps students wrap up the year with purpose through thoughtful conversations — no extra planning or grading required. Included in the Resource: 60 end-of-year discussion cards: One question per card, covering a wide range of topics reflecting on the past school year, looking forward to the next one, and discussing school life in general *** Pair discussion worksheets**: Designed for two students to take turns answering and discussing the questions, encouraging interactive and collaborative speaking practice Presentation slides: The same questions for easy projection, perfect for a gallery walk or group discussion format *** Teacher guide:** With suggestions for various activities, including how to organize pair discussions, lead class-wide conversations, and use the resource effectively Engages students in reflection, critical thinking, and meaningful conversation Supports community-building and communication skills Perfect for in-person or virtual classrooms Easy to prep – print, project, or assign digitally Note: The different formats (cards, pair worksheets, presentation) all include the same 60 questions.

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.

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

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

Dreaming of having a writing class where all students are actively engaged, practicing their creative writing skills? This set of story dice, created for short story writing, is the creative spice your class needs! These story dice are an excellent way to get all student writing and developing a better understanding of how elements like character development, plot and tone contribute to the effectiveness of their stories. What are storytelling dice? Storytelling dice are a versatile and interactive tool used to inspire and facilitate creative storytelling. They consist of small cubes with words on each face, related to characters, settings, plot elements, emotions, and more. Students roll the dice, and the words that appear facing up are used as prompts to create a story. What does this set offer? The set consists of 5 dice with 6 prompts on each die. The color-coded dice each focus on one of the following elements: characters plot elements setting emotions ending The set also includes detailed teacher instructions. in this set, the elements have been written in such a way that they are suitable for general short story writing, with the possibility of writing in a variety of different genres. The prompts help students overcome writer’s block by offering them an engaging starting point for writing their stories. This helps turn even the most reluctant writers into storytellers. With numerous possibilities for combination of different elements, no story will ever be the same.

Dreaming of having a writing class where all students are actively engaged, practicing their creative writing skills? This set of story writing dice, created for dystopian fiction writing, is the creative spice your class needs! These storytelling dice are an excellent way to get all student writing and developing a better understanding of how elements like character development, plot and tone contribute to the effectiveness of their stories. **What are storytelling dice? ** Storytelling dice are a versatile and interactive tool used to inspire and facilitate creative storytelling. ** They consist of small cubes with words on each face, related to characters, settings, plot elements, emotions, and more. Students roll the dice, and the words that appear facing up are used as prompts to create a story. **What does this set offer? ** The set consists of 5 dice with 6 prompts on each die. The color-coded dice each focus on one of the following elements: character development plot elements setting emotions ending All the elements have been written in such a way that they reflect the convention of the dystopian genre and enable students to craft engaging stories. The prompts help students overcome writer’s block by offering them an engaging starting point for writing their stories. This helps turn even the most reluctant writers into storytellers. With numerous possibilities for combination of different elements, no story will ever be the same.

Do you teach upper intermediate or advanced ESL students who need help with practicing and revising more precise, high-level words for describing personality traits? Look no further, these worksheets have everything you need in a clear, easy-to-understand format. The 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 worksheets: 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) Before practicing the adjectives, you can help the students learn them all using this fantastic presentation. You can get both the presentation and the worksheets in this bundle. These resources go great with my bundle for describing appearance! You can check out all my ESL resources here. If you like this product, please leave a review and follow my store.

‘Would you rather’ questions are a great way to get your middle and high school students talking on the first day of school. This back to school icebreaker resource is an excellent** getting-to-know-you activity** that helps your students engage in relaxed and stimulating conversations about exciting and though-provoking topics. The questions are designed to be appealing to teenagers and to get them thinking about different possibilities and choices. They are created to enable students to** think critically, explain their thinking in writing and discuss different opinions with their classmates.** The combination of simple and more insightful topics enables students to think deeply and provide meaningful arguments for their opinions, while at the same time feeling relaxed and at ease. This helps you create** a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment**, while simultaneously **setting the standard of academic rigor and critical thinking **from the very beginning of the year. The resource includes: 28 question cards reflection task cards for students to explain their choices Thank you for choosing this product!

Intermediate and upper-intermediate students often resort to simple vocabulary for describing people. This presentation and matching card game will help them learn new vocabulary to describe people with easy and precision! This fully editable no-prep activity includes high-quality photos of diverse people to engage students and help them improve their vocabulary and speaking skills- Instructions: Turn on the projector and you’re ready! Show students the photo of a person and ask them to describe him/her using the vocabulary hey already know. Then show the next slide with the photo accompanied by new words and phrases. Elicit or explain the meaning of the phrases. At the end, practice the vocabulary using the matching cards game or start over and have students describe people using the new words that they’ve learned. Follow me for more high-quality ESL and ELA resources! Find me on YouTube: youtube.com/englilearn

Back to school season has you stressing out? How about an engaging, non-cringy, ELA-related getting-to-know-you ice breaker that can get middle and high schoolers talking in an instant without any additional prep from the teacher? That’s exactly what this icebreaker game is. This or That ELA Edition presents a series of questions focusing on different ELA topics. For each question, students choose one of the options (e.g. Fiction or Non-fiction? Shakespeare or modern playwrights?) Then, they need to discuss their choices with their classmates (in pairs, groups or as a whole class). The resource includes: presentation with 20 questions teacher’s instructions The combination of lighthearted and thought-provoking questions helps create an inclusive environment and helps students feel at ease, while also providing meaningful topics for deeper discussions that revolve around ELA topics. This is a no-prep activity. All the resources you need are included in the ZIP file.

Back to school season has you stressing out? How about an engaging, non-cringy, zero awkwardness getting-to-know-you ice breaker that can get middle and high schoolers talking in an instant without any additional prep from the teacher? That’s exactly what this icebreaker game is. This or That presents a series of questions. For each question, students choose one of the options (e.g. Summer or Winter? Casual or Formal?) Then, they need to discuss their choices with their classmates (in pairs, groups or as a whole class). The resource includes: presentation with 30 questions teacher’s instructions The combination of lighthearted and thought-provoking questions helps create an inclusive environment and helps students feel at ease, while also providing meaningful topics for deeper discussions. This is a no-prep activity. All the resources you need are included

Welcome to the ultimate icebreaker for your** middle and high school classrooms**! Kickstart the school year with this engaging and interactive Back to School Get-to-Know-You Four Corners Activity. This unique resource is designed to foster connections, encourage interaction, and create a positive classroom environment right from day one. Product Highlights: ** Engaging Icebreaker: **Say goodbye to the traditional “meet and greet” routines. This activity takes the concept of the classic Four Corners game to a whole new level. Students won’t just answer questions – they’ll become active participants in fun, lively discussions. **Inclusive and Lighthearted: **This activity is designed to create a safe and inclusive space for all students. With a blend of lighthearted and thought-provoking questions, students will enjoy sharing their opinions, preferences, and experiences while having a blast. Adaptable for Middle and High School: Whether you teach middle school or high school, the activity is tailored to suit both age groups. The questions are carefully crafted to resonate with a wide range of personalities and interests, ensuring that every student finds their voice. Promotes Communication Skills: As students defend their choices, they’ll develop essential communication and critical thinking skills. This activity is an entertaining way to help your students articulate their thoughts clearly and persuasively. **Easy to Implement: **No need to spend hours preparing complicated materials. Our product includes 20 well-crafted questions with four options each, ready for use. Simply set up your corners and watch your students immerse themselves in the discussions! **Ideal for Back to School: **Whether it’s the beginning of the school year or a mid-semester refresher, this activity is a fantastic way to reenergize your classroom and reestablish connections among students. How to Use: Set up four corners in your classroom. Read out a question and have students move to the corner that matches their choice. Engage in lively discussions as students defend their choices. Enjoy watching your students bond, laugh, and learn more about each other! Add a Spark to Your Classroom: Our “Back to School Get-to-Know-You Four Corners Activity” is more than just an icebreaker – it’s an experience that sets the tone for a positive and interactive school year. By incorporating movement, friendly debates, and self-expression, this activity will leave a lasting impact on your students’ relationships and communication skills.

How many times have you seen your students using the same commonly confused words wrongly? It can be so frustrating seeing them struggle with the same problem again and again. This resource, consisting of a well-structured presentation and engaging worksheets, helps your students finally understand the differences between tricky word pairs such as effect/affect, lie/lay and accept/except. Key Features: **Presentation Power: The 50-slide presentation focuses on 10 commonly confused word pairs. It 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. This is followed by further examples that help students use the words in real-life contexts. **Interactive Worksheets: ** Our worksheets encourage active learning and practice. Each word pair is explored through different exercises, allowing your students to apply their newfound knowledge and reinforce their understanding. From fill-in-the-blanks to creative sentence creation, these worksheets cater to diverse learning styles and abilities. They follow the presentation closely and can be used later as useful reference material for further practice and revision. **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.

For successful argumentative writing and analysis, students need to be very familiar with persuasive devices. This fully editable 38-slide presentation offers an in-depth look into the most commonly used rhetorical devices, including: alliteration, anecdote, rhetorical questions, imperative, personal pronouns, exaggeration/hyperbole, facts, opinions, repetition, emotive language, statistics and triplets/list of three. The techniques are organized into a simple, easy-to-remember acronym: A RIPE FOREST. The presentation contains information about the definition, examples and effects of every technique. This helps students understand: what the technique is how it’s used in everyday speech and literature and how it helps persuade the reader to agree with the author The pack also includes 8 pages of detailed teacher’s notes. If you use the product and like it, please leave a review. If you like this project, check out this great game for revising these persuasive techniques. For more wonderful high-school ELA resources, follow my store. Check out my blog and subscribe to my YouTube channel for more ELA content.