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The Secret of Star Hill is an exciting graded reader for young learners aged 9–12. It is perfect for A2-level English students. The story follows Lena and Tom, two curious children who love adventure. One night, they ride their bikes up Star Hill and meet a friendly alien named Zuri. He needs help to fix his spaceship and return home. Together, the children and Zuri go on a journey through a dark forest and a scary cave. This story teaches values like friendship, teamwork, and courage. It also helps children talk about feelings such as fear, surprise, and happiness. The book uses simple words and short sentences. It supports reading skills and builds confidence in English. Beautiful cartoon-style illustrations bring the story to life. At the end, learners will enjoy fun activities to check understanding and use new words. The Secret of Star Hill is not just a story—it’s a great way to inspire young learners and show that helping others makes a big difference. A great choice for class or home reading!

Make learning homophones easy and fun with this practical ebook! Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings, like pair and pear, or knight and night. Students often confuse them, but this book helps them learn the difference through clear explanations and fun activities. The ebook includes 100 common homophone pairs with definitions and example sentences. There are several exercises at the end to test understanding. They are organised in a separate printable student worksheet. All activities are simple, engaging, and classroom-ready. Teachers can use them in lessons, small group work, or for homework. An answer key is also included to save time. This resource is perfect for elementary and middle school English learners, ESL students, and anyone who needs extra practice with tricky word pairs. It supports vocabulary, spelling, reading, and writing skills. Use it again and again throughout the school year! Bring clarity and confidence to your students’ writing—download your copy today!

Mia and the Magic Flower is a heartwarming picture book that celebrates kindness, perseverance, and the power of community through the eyes of a young girl named Mia. When Mia plants a mysterious seed given to her by her grandmother, she learns that patience, hope, and a caring heart can blossom into something extraordinary. As the tiny sprout grows into a wondrous tree with glowing silver flowers, it transforms not just Mia’s world—but the entire village. Children will be captivated by the rich, textured illustrations that bring each joyful and emotional moment to life. From laughter and teasing to triumph and celebration, Mia’s journey mirrors challenges every child faces—and reminds us that even the smallest hands can make the biggest difference. Perfect for ages 4–8, Mia and the MagicFlower is ideal for bedtime reading, classroom inspiration, or as a gift for budding nature lovers and dreamers. This beautifully illustrated tale encourages empathy, resilience, and the joy of giving back to your community. Let Mia’s story plant a little magic in your heart.

Get ready for an exciting Romeo and Juliet escape room! Students work in small teams to help Romeo and Juliet meet before Juliet’s wedding to Paris. They must solve a series of puzzles, each one based on the play. First, students decode a secret letter using numbers and letters. Then, they match characters with their correct descriptions. They unscramble famous lines from the play and choose the right potion to help Juliet fake her death. In another challenge, students sort characters into the Montague and Capulet families. Each puzzle brings them closer to the final clue. The activities are fast, fun, and full of teamwork. Students need to read carefully, think critically, and work together under pressure. Each puzzle ties directly to the characters, themes, and events from Romeo and Juliet, helping students review the story in a creative way. The escape room is in PowerPoint format. It can be used digitaly or printed out. No internet connection is required. All answers are provided.

This 90-minute lesson plan is designed for high school students (Grades 9–12) studying Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Using the engaging “Video SparkNotes: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein Summary” as a foundation, the lesson guides students through key plot points, characters, and major themes like responsibility, isolation, revenge, and the dangers of unchecked ambition. The session begins with a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge, followed by a focused video viewing and guided discussion to promote critical thinking. Students then work in small groups to complete comprehension and analysis activities on a detailed worksheet. These tasks range from timeline sequencing and character analysis to exploring moral dilemmas and comparing Frankenstein’s actions to modern ethical issues in science. The lesson encourages students to reflect on who is more to blame—Frankenstein or his creation—and why that matters. By the end of the class, students will have a deeper understanding of the novel’s structure, themes, and relevance. The worksheet includes a mix of creative and academic tasks, fostering engagement and interpretation. An answer key is provided to support both guided instruction and independent review. This lesson is perfect for literature units or as part of a larger discussion on Gothic fiction, ethics, or Romantic literature.

This A1-level Sight Words ebook is designed to help Kindergarten learners and beginners in English master essential sight words through a variety of engaging and interactive activities. Sight words are high-frequency words that often do not follow regular phonetic patterns, making it important for learners to recognize them on sight. This printable worksheet includes 15 thoughtfully crafted activities that promote visual recognition, spelling accuracy, and reading fluency. Learners will practice identifying, reading, writing, and using sight words in context. Activities such as word searches, sentence building, fill-in-the-blanks, drawing, matching, and puzzles make the learning process fun and meaningful. Other tasks encourage creativity and collaboration, like making short stories and playing memory games. These varied tasks cater to different learning styles and help reinforce vocabulary retention. This resource supports individual, pair, or group work and can be used in the classroom or for homework. It is ideal for ESL teachers, primary educators, and homeschooling parents looking to build foundational reading skills. The accompanying answer key provides guidance for assessment and self-checking. With repeated exposure and interactive practice, students will gain confidence and improve their ability to read and use sight words correctly in real-life communication.

Learning to read is one of the most important milestones in a child’s education. One of the earliest and most effective strategies for teaching reading is through the use of CVC words. CVC stands for Consonant-Vowel-Consonant. These are simple three-letter words that follow a predictable pattern, making them ideal for young learners and beginner readers. CVC words help children understand how individual sounds (phonemes) come together to form words. They provide a solid foundation for phonics, blending, and decoding skills. For example, in the word “cat,” children can learn to blend the sounds /k/, /a/, and /t/ to read the whole word. This ebook is designed for early learners, ESL students, and anyone who is beginning their journey into reading and spelling. It includes 50 of the most common CVC words, each with a clear definition and example sentence. Following the word list, you will find a student worksheet with 30 fun and educational exercises that help reinforce the material. Answers are provided at the end for self-assessment or teacher use. Let the learning begin!

Teach your young students the names of the 30 most common vegetables with this set of interactive flashcards! You can use them in one of two ways: either printed out or digitally. They are in PowerPoint format. The first click produces the image and the first letter of the vegetable’s name; the second click reveals the whole word; with the third click, you can hear the pronunciation as well. No internet connection is required. The words appear in alphabetical order. Here is the full vegetable list: artichoke arugula asparagus aubergine bean beetroot broccoli cabbage carrot cauliflower celery chili corn cucumber dill garlic leek lettuce mushroom olive onion parsley pea pepper potato spinach spring onion tomato turnip zucchini

What is Earth Day? Earth Day is an annual event celebrated worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It serves as a reminder of our responsibility to safeguard our planet for future generations. Why do we celebrate Earth Day? Earth Day is celebrated to raise awareness about environmental issues such as pollution, deforestation, climate change, and endangered species. It encourages individuals, communities, and governments to take action to preserve and protect the Earth’s natural resources. Why is Earth Day important? Earth Day is crucial because it brings people together to advocate for sustainable practices and policies. By promoting environmental awareness and activism, Earth Day plays a vital role in inspiring positive change and fostering a deeper connection between humanity and the planet. This 90-minute lesson plan will help you teach your A1-A2 students basic facts about Earth Day in a very communicative way. The video ‘What Is Earth Day?’ is used throughout. There are many activities designed especially for levels A1-A2, and the answers are provided at the end.

A thorough lesson plan on the well-known drama “An Inspector Calls” by J.D. Priestley. The play’s action takes place in an industrial city in England, where a young girl kills herself and a well-known British family is routinely investigated in relation to the death. All of the family members are either directly or indirectly implicated in the girl’s downfall. As a result, an inspector calls to investigate the family. Before the evening is done, the close-knit and amiable family is revealed to be cowardly, selfish, or self-centered, its good humor turning to sour, and its pleasant fellowship to despised. Every step of the 90-minute lesson is included in the lesson plan. It includes the ‘An Inspector Calls || 7 Minute Summary’ YouTube video from the Easy as GCSE channel. A student worksheet that may be printed has a lot of activities and answers at the end. Enjoy teaching classic literature to your students!

Teach your classes sports vocabulary with this comprehensive set of interactive flashcards. They are in Microsoft PowerPoint format, and they can be used either digitally or printed. If you decide to use them digitally, the first click every time shows the picture and the first letter of the sport’s name. The second click reveals the whole name of the sport. Upon the third click, you can listen to the pronunciation of the word as well. The slides are of course editable, should you wish to make any changes. No internet connection is required. The following sports are included in alphabetical order: archery badminton baseball basketball cricket cycling decathlon discus diving football golf handball hammer throwing heptathlon high jump hockey hurdles hurling ice hockey javelin long jump marathon pole vault polo rowing rugby shooting shot put skating skiing swimming table tennis taekwondo tennis triple jump volleyball water polo weight lifting wrestling wind surfing

Every stage of the classroom can benefit from the usage of flash cards, which are a very practical tool. Once students are comfortable with the exercises used in class, they can be distributed to early finishers for use in small groups. They are also an excellent approach to introduce, practice, and reuse language. This flashcard set is especially designed to teach the vocabulary of fruit to young learners. There are 30 flashcards in total, displaying not only the most common fruit, but most exotic ones as well. They can be used in two ways, totally offline: Digitally Show them on your device (computer, laptop, IWB, projector, tablet, etc.). The first click shows the picture and the first letter of the word. The second click reveals the full name of the fruit. The third click plays the audio, so you can here the word pronounced correctly. You don’t need an internet connection for any of these. Printed Alternatively, you can save this as a PDF file, print it out and use the flashcards in your classes.

Football is the globe’s most favored ball sport in terms of participants and viewers. Basic in its main rules and necessary gear, the game can be played nearly anywhere, including official football fields, gyms, streets, schoolyards, parks, or beaches. Football’s regulatory organization, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), projected that around 250 million football players and more than 1.3 billion individuals were “interested” in football at the dawn of the 21st century; in 2010, an overall television viewership exceeding 26 billion tuned in to watch football’s top event, the every-four-years monthlong World Cup finals. The figures by themselves are sufficient to persuade you that football is an excellent motivator for your students. This convenient ebook will enable you to instruct them on fundamental football vocabulary, explore various football-related idioms more thoroughly, and engage in practice exercises to reinforce that understanding. The solutions to the tasks are given at the conclusion.

When a story begins “Once upon a time”, you can be fairly sure that it is a traditional tale. These stories have been told for centuries, and have some common elements. Some of the elements you might find in a traditional tale are; a magical setting, talking animals, good and evil characters, and a happy ending. There is much we can learn by reflecting on the stories heard in childhood. Magical characters such as the Pied Piper, the talking frog and the fairy godmother are likely to remain in the imagination for a lifetime. The adventures these stories describe often reflect challenges we face in our journeys. The tales hide a wealth of insights just below the surface. They are clearly more than mere entertainment for children. This ebook story collection features 10 traditional tales. Each tale is followed by 10 questions. The answers are provided in the back of the book.

B2 First is a test of all areas of language ability. The exam is made up of four papers developed to test your English language skills. Reading and Use of English Shows you can deal confidently with different types of text, such as fiction, newspapers and magazines. Tests your use of English with tasks that show how well you can control your grammar and vocabulary. What’s in the Reading and Use of English paper? The B2 First Reading and Use of English paper is in seven parts and has a mix of text types and questions. For Parts 1 to 4, you read a range of texts and do grammar and vocabulary tasks. For Parts 5 to 7, you read a series of texts and answer questions that test your reading ability and show that you can deal with a variety of different types of texts. This ebook contains 5 full practice tests for the Reading & Use of English part of the B2 First exam. The answers are provided after each test.

This ebook offers 5 complete Practice Tests for the Cambridge English B2 First exam - Writing. Example responses are given at the conclusion of each exam. What is included in the Writing paper? In the two sections of the B2 First Writing exam, students must demonstrate their ability to compose various types of texts in English. Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes Total questions: Section 1: one mandatory question, Section 2: one question from a selection of three options. Forms of tasks: Articles, emails, essays, letters, reports, reviews. Section 1 (Mandatory) What does Part 1 contain? An essay title is provided along with two concepts that are directly associated with it. Compose an essay expressing your views on the topic, utilizing the provided ideas. You are required to incorporate a third, distinct concept of your own that is related to the title. The topic will be one of broad appeal – no expert knowledge will be required. What should I work on practicing? Employing language functions, like assessing, sharing viewpoints, theorizing, defending, and convincing. How many questions are there? One mandatory question. How much am I required to write? 140–190 words Section 2 (Writing task based on a situation) What is included in Part 2? You create a document from a selection of formats – article, email/letter, report, or review. To assist your writing, you will receive details regarding context, topic, intent, and intended audience. What should I practice? Composing various kinds of text that might be part of the exam. What is the total number of questions? One task to choose from a selection of three. How much writing am I required to do? 140–190 words

While The Great Gatsby provides an in-depth portrayal of American culture during the Roaring Twenties, its storyline mirrors one told many times before, potentially as old as the country itself: a man rises from destitution to wealth, only to find that his fortune does not afford him the privileges enjoyed by those born into their elite status. The central character is Jay Gatsby, a wealthy New Yorker whose occupation is vague. Gatsby is primarily known for the lavish parties he throws each weekend at his opulent Gothic mansion in West Egg. He is thought to be linked to illegal bootlegging and several criminal activities. The storyteller, Nick Carraway, resides next to Gatsby in West Egg. This lesson plan for The Great Gatsby is designed to last approximately 90 minutes. The student activities vary and are presented in a separate worksheet. In the end, the answer key for the assignments is given separately at the end of the lesson plan.

Twelfth Night incorporates many classic elements of comedic theater. At the core of its structure lies a network of complex romantic liaisons (Orsino loves Olivia, Olivia is smitten with Cesario and later Sebastian, Viola has feelings for Orsino, while Sir Andrew and Malvolio are attracted to Olivia); disguise (the plot centers around Viola disguising herself as a male servant to survive after being shipwrecked in Illyria); mistaken identities (Viola and Sebastian are twins so alike that nobody can tell them apart); trickery and mischief; a rich offering of song and dance; the satire of hypocrisy, excess, and arrogance; a fleeting period of chaos and confusion; concluding with a resolution where all misunderstandings are resolved and three marriages take place. This ebook features an extensive lesson plan focused on ‘Twelfth Night’ and includes multiple activities intended to last at least 90 minutes. A unique printable worksheet for learners is included, along with the answer guide.

Guided Reading is a research-based instruction process whereby the teacher works with small grouping of students being equal in a particular reading achievement level. The teacher provides for each reader’s development of effective reading competencies. However different than in the earlier days of reading groups, small and temporary groups are flexible and dynamic. The observance and evaluation of the progress of readers are done by teachers on a systematic basis. Thus, grouping and regrouping students is based on the strengths of students and the intense changing needs throughout their reading development. In the 1960s in New Zealand, Guided Reading was developed. It was enhanced over the years after it arrived in the United States thanks to educators like Gay Su Pinnell and Lesley Fountas. In 1996, Fountas & Pinnell published their enormously influential book, Guided Reading: Good First Teaching for All Children (Heinemann). This book changed how reading was taught, and it is still taught today to over a million teachers worldwide. The aim of Guided Reading lessons is to develop effective readers. A set of 13 books is bundled together with all 13 worksheets of the Guided Reading series for grades KG-12. There are lesson plans and different activities for every grade, with the answers in the end section of the worksheet.

Romeo and Juliet is a play created by Shakespeare. It is a tragic romantic story where the two main characters, Romeo and Juliet, are supposed to be fierce opponents but ultimately fall in love. Due to the ongoing conflict between their families, they cannot be with each other, resulting in their decision to end their lives as they cannot bear the agony of being apart. Romeo and Juliet is a heartbreaking drama written by Shakespeare. Unquestionably, the primary and most important theme of the play is love. The drama focuses on romantic love, especially the passionate longing that ignites immediately when Romeo and Juliet encounter each other for the first time. In Romeo and Juliet, love is a passionate, thrilling, prevailing force that transcends all other values, loyalties, and emotions. This lesson plan focused on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy is designed to last approximately 6 hours (of course, depending on your class size). Many tasks are organized in five worksheets. Their replies are also incorporated at the conclusion.