JOHN’S EDU MARKET stands out for its unique share of resources and information. Teachers can use these resources to support students as they include well-formulated lesson plans, carefully designed support material, and well-planned worksheets. This platform aims at bringing "Tomorrow's lessons to today's classroom, and today's lessons to a classroom now". The Teacher-Author of this platform is an English graduate, associated with Gems Education as a Subject Leader of English.
JOHN’S EDU MARKET stands out for its unique share of resources and information. Teachers can use these resources to support students as they include well-formulated lesson plans, carefully designed support material, and well-planned worksheets. This platform aims at bringing "Tomorrow's lessons to today's classroom, and today's lessons to a classroom now". The Teacher-Author of this platform is an English graduate, associated with Gems Education as a Subject Leader of English.
A unit lesson plan with 6 sessions on teaching and learning resources of formal letter writing based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy.
After completing this unit students will be able to:
SESSION 1 - REMEMBERING: Recognise and retrieve the key elements of a formal letter.
SESSION 2 - UNDERSTANDING: Interpret and classify the authorial techniques in a formal letter.
SESSION 3 - APPLYING: Implement and execute formal letter writing techniques.
SESSION 4 - ANALYSING: Explore and demonstrate the knowledge of formal letters in writing.
SESSION 5 - EVALUATING: Check and critique a sample formal letter.
SESSION 6 - CREATING: Compose and produce the final formal letter.
This download includes:
FLIPPED LESSON: Video - Know the Rules of Formal Letter Writing
LESSON STARTER: List the differences between Formal and Informal Letters – use VENN DIAGRAM to spot the similarities as well.
SESSION 1: REMEMBERING - RECOGNISE-RETRIEVE
EXERCISE 1: Find, list and label the structure and features of a formal letter.
Scaffolding Notes 1: Structure and Features of Formal Letter
SESSION 2: UNDERSTANDING - INTERPRET-CLASSIFY
EXERCISE 2: Explain the use of the language, the vocabulary and the impact of it in a formal letter.
Scaffolding Notes 2: Impact of Language and Vocabulary in a Formal Letter
Scaffolding Notes 3: Author’s use of Language in a Formal Letter
SESSION 3: APPLYING - IMPLEMENT-EXECUTE
EXERCISE 3: Use a planning frame to arrange a sample formal letter.
Scaffolding Notes 4: Planning Frame of a Formal Letter
SESSION 4: ANALYSING - EXPLORE-DEMONSTRATE
EXERCISE 4: Use the template to organise a draft of a sample formal letter.
Scaffolding Notes 5: Formal Letter Template
SESSION 5: EVALUATING - CHECK-CRITIQUE
EXERCISE 5: Use the checklist and the rubric to evaluate each other’s work.
EXERCISE 6: Use the PQP and TAG technique to peer-review each other’s work with constructive feedback.
Scaffolding Notes 6: Formal Letter Checklist
Scaffolding Notes 7: PQP and TAG technique
SESSION 6: CREATING - COMPOSE-PRODUCE
EXERCISE 7: Integrate the feedback and write a formal letter.
Scaffolding Notes 8: Formal Letter Prompt
DIFFERENTIATION:
EXERCISE 8 - Write a letter to people unknown following the FORMAL LETTER FORMAT.
Scaffolding Notes 9: Formal Letter Rubrics
PLENARY:
EXERCISE 9 - Answer the given questions to demonstrate your knowledge of the formal letter on Kahoot.
HOME LEARNING:
EXERCISE 10: Use Letter Generator to write a letter to your Class Teacher telling him/her how you spent your holidays.
EXERCISE 11: Letters of Persuasion
EXERCISE 12: Letters of Request
EXERCISE 13: Letters of Complaints and Responses
EXERCISE 14: Letters of Social Business
A unit lesson plan with 6 sessions on teaching and learning resources of newspaper report writing based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy.
After completing this unit students will be able to:
SESSION 1: Recognise, retrieve and name the key elements of a report.
SESSION 2: Interpret and classify the authorial techniques in a report.
SESSION 3: Implement and execute report writing techniques.
SESSION 4: Demonstrate the knowledge of reporting in writing.
SESSION 5: Check and critique a given report.
SESSION 6: Compose and produce the final report.
Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom:
To challenge early finishers
For effective tutoring
As ESL stations and sub tubs
As holiday work and homework
For small group collaborations
For an end of unit assessments
For reinforcement and enrichment
These Worksheets with Answer Key are perfect for teaching Phrases – Adverb or Adverbial Phrases. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love these exercises that are carefully planned for student engagement.
This Download Includes:
EXERCISE 1: Match the WORDS with their MEANING.
EXERCISE 2: Watch the video – Adverb Phrase – to answer the following questions with examples.
Define an adverb phrase and compare adverbs with adverb phrases.
Describe the role of adverb phrases as modifiers.
List the types of adverb phrases with examples.
EXERCISE 3: Take the following quiz to demonstrate your understanding of adverbial phrases.
EXERCISE 4: Review the properties of adverb phrases and identify the elements from the examples.
EXERCISE 5: Take the following quiz to demonstrate your knowledge of the properties of adverb phrases.
EXERCISE 6: Identify the adverb phrases.
EXERCISE 7: Fill in the blanks with appropriate adverb phrases.
EXERCISE 8: Review the functions based on adverbial types to identify the adverb phrases from the examples.
EXERCISE 9: Identify the questions the adverb phrases answer.
EXERCISE 10: Identify the functions of adverbial phrases.
EXERCISE 11: Decide the type of adverb phrases used in sentences based on their functions.
EXERCISE 12: Identify the type of adverb phrases used in the sentences.
EXERCISE 13: Demonstrate the mastery of the use of clauses in writing.
EXERCISE 14: Review the common errors writers make due to misplaced and dangling modifiers in the following examples.
EXERCISE 15: Place phrases within a sentence, recognising and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers.
EXERCISE 16: Identify the errors to ensure that the subject of the modifier is clearly stated in the sentence.
EXERCISE 17: Name the action in the visual. Describe the action using an adverb. Expand the adverb to an adverb phrase that is equivalent in meaning.
EXERCISE 18: Create new sentence patterns using adverbial phrases.
EXERCISE 19: Underline the adverbial phrase and state the question (how, when, where, why) it answers.
EXERCISE 20: Identify the type of the underlined adverbial phrase: time, place, manner, frequency or purpose.
EXERCISE 21: Fill in the blanks of the given passage: choose from the list of adverbial phrases in the box. Enter a phrase each in the blank, to keep the grammar and meaning of the text.
EXERCISE 22: Identify the adverbial phrase in each of the sentences and state the word class it modifies.
A unit presentation on vocabulary lesson with Google Slides on teaching and learning of idioms based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy.
After completing this unit students will be able to:
SESSION 1: REMEMBERING - Recall the meaning of common idioms.
SESSION 2: UNDERSTANDING - Determine the meaning of unknown words and phrases.
SESSION 3: APPLYING - Clarify the meaning of multiple-meaning words and phrases.
SESSION 4: ANALYSING - Analyse the use of idioms and their purpose in writing.
SESSION 5: EVALUATING - Verify the meaning of a phrase by checking the inferred meaning in context.
SESSION 6: CREATING - Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings…
This download includes:
FLIPPED LESSON
VIDEO: 10 Common Idioms - Examples & Meanings
LESSON STARTER
EXERCISE 1: Interpret and verbalise pictures of idioms and give meaning. (I = Idiom; M = Meaning)
SESSION 1: REMEMBERING
EXERCISE 2: Match the meanings with the common idioms they refer to.
EXERCISE 3: Select the appropriate idiom for the blank.
SESSION 2: UNDERSTANDING
EXERCISE 4: Find meaning for the familiar idioms and expressions.
EXERCISE 5: Find the meaning for the following familiar idioms.
SESSION 3: APPLYING
EXERCISE 6: Frame sentences with the given body related idioms.
EXERCISE 7: Fill in the blanks with meanings of common idioms which students really need to know.
SESSION 4: ANALYSING
EXERCISE 8: What can you infer when the idiom says what it says.
EXERCISE 9: Match the idiomatic expression used here with its real meaning.
SESSION 5: EVALUATING
EXERCISE 10: Test your understanding on clothing idioms.
EXERCISE 11: Test your understanding on animal idioms.
SESSION 6: CREATING
EXERCISE 12: Demonstrate the mastery of using idioms in writing.
A ready to use lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on article writing.
After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:
Recall article writing techniques.
Apply authorial technique to write articles.
Analyse author’s use of language and the impact of it in writing an article.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of article in writing.
This download includes:
Vocabulary Overview - Articles, Features, News Story
Real Life Application and Cross-Curriculum Links
Flipped Lesson Part - Videos
Success Criteria - Article Writing Checklist
Lesson Starter: Matching the topics with the titles.
Discussion:
Article Writing Tips
Structure of a Feature Article
Features of a Feature Article
Collaborative Tasks:
Pair-Share: Analyzing a feature to spot the parts of an article.
Think-Write: Providing the paragraphs with suitable topic sentences.
Write-Share: Choosing a topic to write an article.
Mini-Plenary: 2 Online Quizzes
Assessment Rubrics
Differentiated Tasks: Demonstrating article writing skill.
Extensions: Writing prompts to write articles to health magazines.
Plenary: Answering multiple choice questions on article writing.
Home Learning:
Identifying the structural elements of a news story.
Thinking of creative titles for the given short articles.
Matching the given first paragraphs with the topic sentences.
Thinking of an appropriate conclusion to given paragraphs.
Common Core Standards: ELA-Literacy-Writing - 6-8.1a-e/4/7
Skills: Social and Cognitive
Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom:
To challenge early finishers
For effective tutoring
As ESL stations and sub tubs
As holiday work and homework
For small group collaborations
For an end of unit assessments
For reinforcement and enrichment
A package of 11 worksheets with answers on the sentence word order.
This resource includes exercises on:
Differentiating phrase and clause from sentence
Identifying the word order from sentence structure
Framing sentences using question clues
Framing sentences based on sentence structure
Demonstrating word order knowledge in sentence writing
Identifying sentence types
Reordering sentences
Identifying subject, verb, and object in sentences
Teachers can use these task cards to enhance the vocabulary, language, grammar, and writing skills of the learners.
Here are some other possible uses for these in your classroom:
To challenge early finishers
For effective tutoring
As ESL stations and sub tubs
As holiday work and homework
For small group collaborations
For an end of unit assessments
For reinforcement and enrichment
Embark on a journey of comprehensive writing mastery with this Cambridge IGCSE writing guide, designed to lead students through the intricacies of crafting informative magazine articles. This resource adopts a scaffolded approach, aligning seamlessly with Bloom’s Taxonomy and Common Core Standards for Writing. It encompasses diverse objectives and success criteria, covering Remembering, Understanding, Applying, Analysing, Evaluating, and Creating within the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum requirements.
Objectives:
Recall and identify key information, comprehend implicit meanings, apply gained knowledge, analyse facts and opinions, evaluate effectiveness, and synthesise information—these are the objectives that guide students toward proficiency in writing informative magazine articles. Each objective corresponds to a specific cognitive domain, ensuring a well-rounded development of writing skills aligned with Cambridge IGCSE standards.
Scaffolders:
This resource provides essential scaffolders to support students in their writing journey. A focused writing prompt directs attention to the article’s content, while a structured sentence frame aids in organising thoughts and maintaining coherence within the article.
A ready to use lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on dialogue writing.
After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:
Define dialogue and dialogue tags.
List rules to use when punctuating dialogue.
Apply dialogue technique to present events and characters to engage the interest of an audience.
Demonstrate the use of dynamic dialogues in writing.
This Resource includes:
Vocabulary Overview - Dialogue, Dialogue Tags
Real Life Application and Cross-Curriculum Links
Flipped Lesson Part - Video
Success Criteria - Dialogue Checklist
Lesson Starter: Creating conversations to tell a story to match the picture.
Discussion: Dialogue Rules
Collaborative Tasks:
Pair-Share: Filling out the speech in the bubbles to make a story.
Think-Write: Using dialogue tags to convert given conversation into a story.
Write-Share: Rewriting the given story in a dialogue form.
Mini-Plenary: 4 Online Quizzes
Assessment Rubrics
Differentiated Tasks: Writing dialogues for situations given.
Extensions: Online Exercises
Plenary: Answering multiple choice questions on dialogue writing.
Home Learning:
Using dialogue tags to reconstruct stories.
Presenting stories in a dialogue form.
Unscrambling the dialogues to reconstruct the story.
Using reporting verbs to create dialogue tags.
Common Core Standards: ELA-Literacy-Writing - 6-8.3ab/4
Skills: Social and Cognitive
Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom:
To challenge early finishers
For effective tutoring
As ESL stations and sub tubs
As holiday work and homework
For small group collaborations
For an end of unit assessments
For reinforcement and enrichment
A lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on PEE paragraph writing.
After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:
Understand the characteristic language of texts.
Acquire knowledge of PEE technique to analyse a text.
Comment on the purpose, context, style, audience, register, and tone of the given text.
This Resource Includes:
Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes
Vocabulary Overview - PEE, Point, Evidence, Explanation
Flipped Lesson Part - Video - How to Nail a PEE Paragraph
Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – PEE SNIKKERS
Success Criteria - PEE Checklist
Scaffolding Notes - PEE Method, PEE Template
Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share
Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – 2 Online Quizzes
Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics
Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome
Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - Worksheet
Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - PQP Technique
Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Worksheets with Answers
Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.1/RI.8.8/SL.8.1a/L.8.4a/W.8.2b
Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive
Educational Tools and Resources - Adverbs, Verbs, Adjectives, Connectives
Teachers can use this resource to teach the students to use PEE method to analyze a text, thereby helping them to enhance their reading and writing skills.
Here are some other possible uses for these in your classroom:
To challenge early finishers
For effective tutoring
As ESL stations and sub tubs
As holiday work and homework
For small group collaborations
For an end of unit assessments
For reinforcement and enrichment
A list of handouts and scaffolding notes on article writing.
This download includes:
Vocabulary Overview
Sample Newspaper Article
News Paper Article Format
Sample Feature Article
Features of a Feature Article
Structure of a Feature Article
Article Writing Tips
Assessment Rubrics
Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom:
To challenge early finishers
For effective tutoring
As ESL stations and sub tubs
As holiday work and homework
For small group collaborations
For an end of unit assessments
For reinforcement and enrichment
Your go-to guide for mastering the art of interview writing! This step-by-step PowerPoint Presentation is designed to help students effectively craft interviews, specifically for Cambridge IGCSE writing tasks. Whether you’re a student looking to ace your exams or an educator seeking effective teaching strategies, this tutorial provides everything you need to know about writing structured, engaging and purposeful interviews.
What You’ll Learn in This Lesson
Reading and Writing Objectives: Understand the goals of reading and writing standards, with a focus on interpreting texts and responding creatively.
The INTERVIEW Acronym: Match features to their descriptions to simplify the interview-writing process.
Breaking Down the Writing Prompt: Learn how to conduct a SPAG (Style, Purpose, Audience, Genre) analysis or use the “4Ws” (What, Why, Who, What) to understand the task clearly.
Key Features of the Lesson
Purpose and Audience: Clarify why you’re writing and identify your target audience.
Content Development: Gain insights on how to base your responses on reading texts while paraphrasing effectively.
Marking Criteria: Understand how content (15 marks) and writing style (10 marks) are assessed to achieve top scores.
Annotation Techniques: Learn how to colour-code and annotate texts to align details with specific interview questions.
Step-by-Step Writing Guide
Structuring Your Interview: Begin with a warm welcome and thoughtfully sequence your paragraphs (P1–P8). Develop responses for each interview question using explicit details from the text, ensuring a natural flow.
Tips for Writing Style: Use a convincing, engaging tone with clear transitions and almost flawless SPAG. Maintain consistency in voice and style throughout your writing.
Concluding the Interview: End with a thoughtful thank-you note, restate the topic and wrap up on a positive note.
Hands-On Activity
Interactive Practice: Read and annotate the provided text, then write your interview based on guided techniques.
Self-Check: Compare your work with the answer key and refine your skills.
Why Use This Tutorial?
Expert Guidance: Gain insights tailored to Cambridge IGCSE requirements.
Practical Techniques: Learn annotation, structured planning, and engaging writing styles.
Exam Tips: Master strategies to maximise marks in reading and writing tasks.
Are you preparing for your Cambridge IGCSE exams or simply want to enhance your writing skills? This PowerPoint presentation provides a step-by-step guide to crafting a well-structured, high-scoring argumentative magazine article. Whether you’re new to writing or looking to refine your skills, this resource is your ultimate guide.
What You’ll Learn in This Tutorial:
Key Concepts and Purpose:
Understand what makes an argumentative magazine article unique.
Learn how to tailor your writing for young audiences while maintaining a professional tone.
Breaking Down the Prompt:
Master the 4Ws (What, Why, Who, What) approach to identify key details:
What: Style and genre (magazine article).
Why: Purpose (argue the feasibility and desirability of outdoor education).
Who: Audience (young readers).
What: Topic (Outdoor Learning).
Structuring Your Article:
Headline, Subline and Byline: Create a catchy, engaging introduction that hooks readers instantly.
Introduction: Formulate a strong thesis statement addressing both the claim and counterclaim.
Body Paragraphs:
Use subheadings and topic sentences to present 5 supporting arguments and 5 refuting arguments.
Learn how to seamlessly integrate explicit and implicit ideas from provided texts.
Conclusion: Wrap up with a balanced perspective and take a definitive stand on the topic.
Reading and Annotation Skills:
Learn how to annotate texts for supporting and refuting details using colour coding for better organisation.
Develop your ability to evaluate explicit and implicit ideas for a sophisticated response.
Writing Standards and Marking Criteria:
Gain insight into the IGCSE marking scheme:
15 marks for content: Evaluate and integrate ideas effectively.
25 marks for writing: Craft precise, well-structured and grammatically flawless content.
Tips & Tricks for Success:
Conduct a SPAG (Style, Purpose, Audience, Genre) analysis to ensure accuracy.
Utilise effective transitions to maintain flow and coherence in your arguments.
Balance your article by addressing both sides of the debate thoughtfully.
Perfect for:
Students preparing for the Cambridge IGCSE English exams.
Anyone looking to improve their argumentative writing skills in a structured and practical way.
A lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on form filling. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:
• Identify a form and tell its purpose.
• Compare terminology and vocabulary on the different forms to identify their features.
• Examine the forms for the rules they follow to fill up.
• Fill in forms with the appropriate information.
This Resource Includes:
Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes
Vocabulary Overview - Application Form, Form Filling
Flipped Lesson Part - Video - How to fill a Form, Types of Online Forms
Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Formal Group Discussion
Success Criteria - Form Filling Checklist
Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share
Scaffolded Notes - Form Filling Rules
Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – 3 Online Quizzes
Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics
Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome
Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - Exercise
Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - Rally Coach
Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Online Exercises
Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.RI.6-8.1-3
Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive
Teachers can use this resource to teach the students how to retrieve information and fill out a form, thereby helping them to enhance their reading and writing skills.
A package of 9 worksheets with answers on comparing texts as a reading strategy.
This resource includes exercises on:
Identifying differences and similarities.
Comparing two text types.
Comparing two set of extracts.
Comparing two poems.
Demonstrating knowledge of comparing texts in writing.
Teachers can use these task cards to enhance the reading and writing skills of the learners.
Here are some other possible uses for these in your classroom:
To challenge early finishers
For effective tutoring
As ESL stations and sub tubs
As holiday work and homework
For small group collaborations
For an end of unit assessments
For reinforcement and enrichment
A compact review of diary entry organized for quick referencing.
This Includes:
Vocabulary Overview
Diary Checklist and Word-Bank
Sample Diary Entry
Diary Writing Features
Diary Writing Format
Assessment Rubrics
Teachers can use these handouts as ready reference material to remind the learners about the diary writing procedures, thereby helping them to enhance their writing skills.
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✿ Early Finishers
✿ Tutoring
✿ Sub Tubs
✿ ESL Stations/Centres
✿ Holiday Work
✿ Small Group Collaborations
✿ End of Unit Quick Assessments
✿ Homework
✿ Reinforcement
✿ Enrichment
After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:
Discuss key points to consider when designing a poster in different ways.
Analyse posters for their features.
Create a poster for conveying a message effectively.
This Resource Includes:
Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes
Vocabulary Overview - Poster
Flipped Lesson Part - Video - How to Make a Academic Poster
Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Find the Question
Success Criteria - Poster Checklist
Scaffolding Notes - Key Points, 10 Ways, Template
Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share
Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – 6 Questions
Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics
Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome
Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - Printing Press
Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - Post It on My Learning
Home Learning for Reinforcement – 3 Task Cards, Online Exercises
Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.W.8.2bce/RL.9-10.4/SL.9-10.2
Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive
Teachers can use this resource to teach the students to design posters, thereby helping them to enhance their skills.
Here are some other possible uses for these in your classroom:
To challenge early finishers
For effective tutoring
As ESL stations and sub tubs
As holiday work and homework
For small group collaborations
For an end of unit assessments
For reinforcement and enrichment
A package of 9 worksheets on identification of audience, register, and tone in a text.
This resource includes exercises on:
Identifying audience, register, and tone of adverts.
Identifying audience traits in a text.
Identifying language register in a text.
Identifying text tone in a text.
Demonstrating audience, register, and tone knowledge in writing.
Teachers can use these task cards to enhance the reading and writing skills of the learners.
Here are some other possible uses for these in your classroom:
To challenge early finishers
For effective tutoring
As ESL stations and sub tubs
As holiday work and homework
For small group collaborations
For an end of unit assessments
For reinforcement and enrichment
A lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on prepositions of time.
After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:
Acquire understanding of preposition rules.
Learn how and when to use time prepositions.
Demonstrate the correct use of prepositions of time in writing.
This Resource Includes:
Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes
Vocabulary Overview - Preposition, Preposition of Time
Flipped Lesson Part - Video - What is Preposition of Time?
Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Dice of Time and Action
Success Criteria - Time Preposition Checklist
Scaffolding Notes - Preposition Rules, Time Prepositions List and Uses
Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share
Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – 5 Online Quizzes
Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics
Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome
Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - Worksheet
Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - Calendar Events
Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Worksheets with Answers
Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1e/5.1a/8.1/5b
Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive
Word-Bank: Connectives, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives
Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom:
To challenge early finishers
For effective tutoring
As ESL stations and sub tubs
As holiday work and homework
For small group collaborations
For an end of unit assessments
For reinforcement and enrichment
A lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on review writing.
After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:
Understand the conventions of a review to use them in writing.
Determine the qualities and characteristics of an effective review.
Apply your knowledge to write a review on seen, read, bought or experienced product.
Review a peer work to compare your ideas with other reviewers.
This Resource includes:
Vocabulary Overview - Reviews
Real Life Application and Cross-Curriculum Links
Flipped Lesson Part - Video
Success Criteria - Reviewing Checklist
Lesson Starter: Reviewing the review types, review subjects, and review purposes.
Discussion:
Review Conventions
Tips for Place Review
Guidelines on Book Review
Guidelines on Movie Review
Collaborative Tasks:
Pair-Share: Identifying the features of a place review and a book review.
Think-Write: Comparing and contrasting reviews.
Write-Share: Using graphic organizer to write a review of a book.
Mini-Plenary: 4 Online Quizzes
Assessment Rubrics
Differentiated Tasks: Writing reviews of the given situations.
Extensions: Online Film Review and Writing with Writers.
Plenary: Selecting best options that answer reviewing questions.
Home Learning:
Writing a place review.
Writing book review.
Writing movie review.
Identifying the review types, review subjects, and review purposes.
Reading review to answer questions.
Common Core Standards: ELA-Literacy-Writing - 9-10.1a-e/2a-f/4/8
Skills: Social and Cognitive
Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom:
To challenge early finishers
For effective tutoring
As ESL stations and sub tubs
As holiday work and homework
For small group collaborations
For an end of unit assessments
For reinforcement and enrichment
Data based decision making or data-driven decision making refers to educator’s ongoing process of collecting and analyzing different types of data, including demographic, student achievement test, satisfaction, and process data to guide decisions towards an improvement of an educational process.
This Resource Includes:
1. Meaning of Data-Based Learning
2. Using Data to Guide Instruction and Improve Student Learning
3. Types of Data used in Education
4. Sources of Data
5. 5 Innovative Tools for Data-Based Teaching
6. Data-Based Learning: Right Opportunities for the Desired Outcome
7. Resources to Implement DBL