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Magic School Escape Room | Narrative Structure & Figurative Language Techniques
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Magic School Escape Room | Narrative Structure & Figurative Language Techniques

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Recap the narrative form and figurative / language techniques with this digital escape room set in a magic classroom. This is an awesome activity to use before reading a book or short story OR to review the narrative structure, types of narration and figurative / language techniques before writing a creative piece. Recommended for: Grades 7–9 Duration: ~40–60 minutes Platform: Uses Google Slides and Google Forms Includes: βœ“ 6 puzzles, all on Google Slides βœ“ Clickable objects to find the puzzles βœ“ β€œHint” buttons for differentiation βœ“ Both US and UK spelling βœ“ Answers What terms are covered? β€’ Narrative structure β€’ Exposition / Orientation β€’ Complication β€’ Rising action β€’ Climax β€’ Resolution β€’ Conclusion β€’ Protagonist β€’ Antagonist β€’ First, second and third person narration β€’ Non-linear narration β€’ Flashbacks and flashforwards What figurative / language techniques are covered? β€’ Simile β€’ Metaphor β€’ Personification β€’ Hyperbole β€’ Sibilance β€’ Pathetic fallacy β€’ Rhetorical question β€’ Oxymoron β€’ Euphemism β€’ Symbolism β€’ Irony β€’ Idiom β€’ Onomatopoeia β€’ Assonance β€’ Consonance β€’ Sensory imagery Other Figurative / Language Techniques Resources: ➀ Escape the Pirate Ship – Poetry & Figurative / Language Techniques Escape Room ➀ Figurative / Language Techniques Bingo ➀ 2 Matching Figurative / Language Techniques Worksheets
Escape the Pirate Ship | Poetry & Figurative Language Techniques Escape Room
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Escape the Pirate Ship | Poetry & Figurative Language Techniques Escape Room

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Get your students engaged with this fun digital escape room on Google Drive! It is fantastic for reviewing the types of poetry and basic figurative / language techniques for Grades 5–8. There are 6 puzzles for students to solve, all with the overarching theme of escaping from a pirate ship. Recommended for: Grades 5–8 Duration: ~40–60 minutes Platform: Uses Google Slides and Google Forms Includes: βœ“ 6 puzzles, all on Google Slides βœ“ Clickable objects to find the puzzles βœ“ β€œHint” buttons for differentiation βœ“ Both US and UK spelling βœ“ Answers What terms are covered? β€’ Haiku β€’ Limerick β€’ Ballad β€’ Free verse β€’ Stanza β€’ Metre β€’ Rhyme scheme What figurative / language techniques are covered? β€’ Simile β€’ Metaphor β€’ Personification β€’ Alliteration β€’ Rhyme β€’ Rhetorical question β€’ Onomatopoeia β€’ Hyperbole Other Figurative / Language Techniques Resources: ➀ Magic School Escape Room – Narrative Structure & Figurative / Language Techniques ➀ Figurative / Language Techniques Bingo ➀ 2 Matching Figurative / Language Techniques Worksheets
Z for Zachariah – Digital Escape Room
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Z for Zachariah – Digital Escape Room

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Review the characters, plot and summary of the novel Z for Zachariah with this no prep digital escape room. Yes, it really is no prep! Just share the link from the instructions and students can get right into it. There is a total of 5 puzzles to engage students with the content of the novel. This is best used after finishing the book or at the end of the novel study. Recommended for: Grades 10–12 Duration: ~40–60 minutes Platform: Uses Google Slides and PDFs Includes: βœ“ 5 puzzles βœ“ β€œHint” buttons for differentiation βœ“ Answers Other Z for Zachariah Resources: ➀ Z for Zachariah – Characters Worksheet
Z for Zachariah – Characters Worksheet
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Z for Zachariah – Characters Worksheet

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Recap both major and minor characters in Robert O’Brien’s novel Z for Zachariah with this worksheet. The worksheet is ready to be printed as 2 pages per A4 paper. Recommended for: Grades 10–12 Duration: ~10 minutes Includes: βœ“ Editable Word (.docx) files βœ“ Answers Which characters are covered? β€’ Ann Burden β€’ John R. Loomis β€’ Faro β€’ Edward β€’ Joseph β€’ David β€’ Mary β€’ Bill Other Z for Zachariah Resources: ➀ Z for Zachariah – Digital Escape Room
Multimodal Presentation – Marking Criteria Rubric with Feedback Tick Boxes
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Multimodal Presentation – Marking Criteria Rubric with Feedback Tick Boxes

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Make multimodal / slideshow presentation markings easy with this editable criteria that includes feedback tick boxes. You no longer need to repeat yourself and write the same comments for each of your students. Students also find it a lot easier to read the feedback tick boxes as they’re written in dot points. So it’s a win-win situation! Recommended for: Grades 7–12 Includes: βœ“ Editable Word (.docx) file Also Available: ➀ Narrative Writing – Marking Criteria with Feedback Tick Boxes ➀ Essay Writing – Marking Criteria with Feedback Tick Boxes
FREE Narrative Structure Slideshow
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FREE Narrative Structure Slideshow

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Introduce students to the 6 part narrative structure with this FREEBIE! Just display the PowerPoint on the classroom interactive screen / projector and students can draw the diagram and copy down the easy-to-understand notes. Recommended for: Grades 3–9 Duration: ~30–40 minutes Includes: βœ“ Editable PowerPoint (.pptx) file What terms are covered? β€’ Orientation β€’ Complication β€’ Sequence of events β€’ Climax β€’ Resolution β€’ Conclusion Other FREEBIES: ➀ Camera Angles and Shots Recap Quiz 1 ➀ 10 Digital Beaver Stickers
One Night the Moon – Digital Escape Room
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One Night the Moon – Digital Escape Room

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This no prep digital escape room can be used after watching the Australian film One Night the Moon (2001) or at the end of the film unit. Students review the plot, symbolism of the costumes, and camera angles and shots through 5 engaging puzzles. It really is a no prep escape room! Just copy the link from the instructions and share it with your students. β˜… BUNDLE β˜… ➀ Save 50% with the One Night the Moon BUNDLE instead! Recommended for: Grades 10–12 Duration: ~40–60 minutes Platform: Uses Google Slides and PDFs Includes: βœ“ 5 puzzles βœ“ β€œHint” buttons for differentiation βœ“ Answers Other One Night the Moon Resources: ➀ One Night the Moon – Camera Angles and Shots Quiz ➀ One Night the Moon – Themes and Ideas Google Slides ➀ One Night the Moon – Costuming, Symbolism and Foreshadowing Analysis
Cinematic Film Techniques BUNDLE
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Cinematic Film Techniques BUNDLE

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This bundle covers the different types of cinematic techniques such as camera movements, mise en scΓ¨ne and types of sounds used in film. It also includes 3 recap quizzes on camera angles and shots. Recommended for: Grades 7–12 Total Slides: 81 slides Includes: βœ“ 5 editable PowerPoint (.pptx) files βœ“ 3 editable Word (.docx) files βœ“ Cinematic / Film Techniques Worksheet βœ“ Camera Movements Worksheet βœ“ Mise en ScΓ¨ne Slideshow βœ“ Types of Sounds in Film Slideshow βœ“ Camera Angles and Shots Recap Quiz 1 βœ“ Camera Angles and Shots Recap Quiz 2 βœ“ Camera Angles and Shots Recap Quiz 3 What cinematic / film techniques are covered? β€’ Costume β€’ Props β€’ Mise en scΓ¨ne β€’ Colour β€’ Lighting β€’ Diegetic sounds β€’ Non-diegetic sounds β€’ Silence β€’ Dialogue β€’ Voice over β€’ Flashback β€’ Intertitle β€’ Montage β€’ Dissolve β€’ Cutaway What camera movements are covered? β€’ Pan β€’ Tilt β€’ Pedestal β€’ Tracking β€’ Dolly β€’ Trucking β€’ Crane β€’ Roll β€’ Zoom β€’ Handheld β€’ Rack focus What elements of mise en scΓ¨ne are covered? β€’ Setting β€’ Lighting and colour β€’ Props β€’ Costume, hair and makeup β€’ Positioning of characters / objects What types of sounds are covered? β€’ Diegetic sounds β€’ Non-diegetic sounds β€’ Sound effects β€’ Background music β€’ Voice over β€’ Silence
One Night the Moon Resources BUNDLE
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One Night the Moon Resources BUNDLE

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Looking for resources to teach the Australian film One Night the Moon (2001)? This bundle covers the film’s themes and ideas, costuming, symbolism and use of foreshadowing. It also includes a PowerPoint quiz, with screenshots from the film to test if students know their camera angles and shots, AND a no prep digital escape room for the end of the film study. Recommended for: Grades 10–12 Total Duration: ~3 hours Includes: βœ“ 3 editable PowerPoint (.pptx) files βœ“ 1 digital escape room βœ“ One Night the Moon – Camera Angles and Shots Quiz βœ“ One Night the Moon – Themes and Ideas Slideshow βœ“ One Night the Moon – Costuming, Symbolism and Foreshadowing Analysis βœ“ One Night the Moon – Digital Escape Room
One Night the Moon – Costuming, Symbolism and Foreshadowing Analysis
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One Night the Moon – Costuming, Symbolism and Foreshadowing Analysis

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Teach students the use of costuming, symbolism and foreshadowing in the Australian film One Night the Moon (2001). The PowerPoint slides are written as simple dot points for students to copy down as notes. Each slide also has screenshots from the film as examples. β˜… BUNDLE β˜… ➀ Save 50% with the One Night the Moon BUNDLE instead! Recommended for: Grades 10–12 Duration: ~1.5 hours Includes: βœ“ Editable PowerPoint (.pptx) file βœ“ PDF version of PowerPoint Other One Night the Moon Resources: ➀ One Night the Moon – Digital Escape Room ➀ One Night the Moon – Camera Angles and Shots Quiz ➀ One Night the Moon – Themes and Ideas Slideshow
One Night the Moon – Themes and Ideas Slideshow
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One Night the Moon – Themes and Ideas Slideshow

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Introduce the themes and ideas of the Australian film One Night the Moon (2001) with this PowerPoint presentation. Each slide breaks down the themes into concise dot points, making it easy for students to understand and copy into their books. It’s also a great resource for students to refer back to when they’re planning for their extended responses. β˜… BUNDLE β˜… ➀ Save 50% with the One Night the Moon BUNDLE instead! Recommended for: Grades 10–12 Duration: ~30–45 minutes Includes: βœ“ Editable PowerPoint (.pptx) file βœ“ PDF version of PowerPoint Other One Night the Moon Resources: ➀ One Night the Moon – Digital Escape Room ➀ One Night the Moon – Camera Angles and Shots Quiz ➀ One Night the Moon – Costuming, Symbolism and Foreshadowing Analysis
One Night the Moon – Camera Angles and Shots Quiz | Cinematic Film Techniques
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One Night the Moon – Camera Angles and Shots Quiz | Cinematic Film Techniques

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After watching the Australian film One Night the Moon (2001), directed by Rachel Perkins, test students if they know their camera angles and shots. β˜… BUNDLE β˜… ➀ Save 50% with the One Night the Moon BUNDLE instead! Recommended for: Grades 10–12 Duration: ~20–30 minutes Includes: βœ“ Editable PowerPoint (.pptx) file βœ“ Answers WHAT CAMERA TECHNIQUES ARE COVERED? Camera Shots: β€’ Extreme long shot / Establishing shot β€’ Long shot / Wide shot β€’ Mid shot / Medium shot / Waist shot β€’ Close up β€’ Extreme close up β€’ Reverse shot / Over the shoulder shot β€’ Point of view (POV) shot Camera Angles: β€’ Overhead shot / Bird’s eye view β€’ High angle β€’ Eye level shot β€’ Low angle β€’ Canted angle / Dutch angle Bonus Cinematic / Film Technique: β€’ Intertitle Other One Night the Moon Resources: ➀ One Night the Moon – Digital Escape Room ➀ One Night the Moon – Themes and Ideas Slideshow ➀ One Night the Moon – Costuming, Symbolism and Foreshadowing Analysis
50 Digital Dog Holographic Stickers
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50 Digital Dog Holographic Stickers

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Unleash paw-sitive vibes with this pack of 50 digital cute dog punny stickers! Each design is fur-tastic and unique, featuring playful pups paired with tail-wagging wordplay to brighten your students’ online learning. I’ve used these for Grades 7–12 after marking or sighting their online work and they absolutely love them. I’m certain students from younger grades would enjoy them too! If you’re unsure, try out the FREE punny beaver digital stickers HERE. Appropriate for ALL ages: Yes, including senior high school students. My Grade 12 students smile at the puns and cute clipart. Compatible with: βœ“ Google Classroom βœ“ Microsoft 365 βœ“ Seesaw βœ“ Any platform that can upload PNG images Format: β€’ 50 PNG files β€’ Transparent background Also Available: ➀ 10 Digital Beaver Stickers (FREE) ➀ 50 Digital Astronaut / Space Stickers ➀ 50 Digital Dinosaur Stickers
50 Digital Dinosaur Holographic Stickers
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50 Digital Dinosaur Holographic Stickers

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This pack of roar-some digital dinosaur stickers is full of funny puns and cute clipart. Together with the hyper-realistic holographic background, these stickers look like they pop right off the screen. I’ve used these for Grades 7–12 after marking or sighting their online work and they absolutely love them. I’m certain students from younger grades would enjoy them too! If you’re unsure, try out the FREE punny beaver digital stickers HERE. Appropriate for ALL ages: Yes, including senior high school students. My Grade 12 students smile at the puns and cute clipart. Compatible with: βœ“ Google Classroom βœ“ Microsoft 365 βœ“ Seesaw βœ“ Any platform that can upload PNG images Format: β€’ 50 PNG files β€’ Transparent background Also Available: ➀ 10 Digital Beaver Stickers (FREE) ➀ 50 Digital Astronaut / Space Stickers ➀ 50 Digital Dog Stickers
50 Digital Astronaut Space Holographic Stickers
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50 Digital Astronaut Space Holographic Stickers

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Blast off praises with this pack of 50 digital astronaut stickers! Each design is unique from each other with a punny astronaut or space-themed praise. I’ve used these for Grades 7–12 after marking or sighting their online work and they absolutely love them. I’m certain students from younger grades would enjoy them too! If you’re unsure, try out the FREE punny beaver digital stickers HERE. Appropriate for ALL ages: Yes, including senior high school students. My Grade 12 students smile at the puns and cute clipart. Compatible with: βœ“ Google Classroom βœ“ Microsoft 365 βœ“ Seesaw βœ“ Any platform that can upload PNG images Format: β€’ 50 PNG files β€’ Transparent background Also Available: ➀ 10 Digital Beaver Stickers (FREE) ➀ 50 Digital Dinosaur Stickers ➀ 50 Digital Dog Stickers
FREE 10 Digital Beaver Holographic Stickers
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FREE 10 Digital Beaver Holographic Stickers

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Praise your students’ digital work on Google Classroom, Microsoft 365, Seesaw or any platform that allows you to upload PNGs with these realistic holographic punny beaver stickers. Appropriate for ALL ages: Yes, including senior high school students. My Grade 12 students smile at the puns and cute clipart. Compatible with: βœ“ Google Classroom βœ“ Microsoft 365 βœ“ Seesaw βœ“ Any platform that can upload PNG images Format: β€’ 10 PNG files β€’ Transparent background Also Available: ➀ 50 Digital Astronaut / Space Stickers ➀ 50 Digital Dinosaur Stickers ➀ 50 Digital Dog Stickers
12 Stages of a Hero's Journey Slideshow and Worksheet
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12 Stages of a Hero's Journey Slideshow and Worksheet

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Teach the 4 basic character archetypes and a brief overview of the 12 Stages of a Hero’s Journey with this PowerPoint slideshow and worksheet. Recommended for: Grades 6–8 Duration: ~40–50 minutes Includes: βœ“ Editable PowerPoint (.pptx) file βœ“ PDF version of PowerPoint βœ“ Editable Word (.docx) file of worksheet βœ“ Answers What terms are covered? β€’ Archetype β€’ The Hero β€’ The Mentor β€’ The Shadow β€’ The Ally β€’ 12 Stages of the Hero’s Journey
Types of Sounds in Film | Cinematic Techniques
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Types of Sounds in Film | Cinematic Techniques

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Teach students the different types of sounds used in films and how to describe these sounds with appropriate adjectives from a word bank handout. There are also sound excerpts embedded in the PowerPoint presentation so that students can listen and practise describing the sounds. β˜… BUNDLE β˜… ➀ Save 50% with the Cinematic / Film Techniques BUNDLE instead! Recommended for: Grades 7–12 Duration: ~40–50 minutes Includes: βœ“ Editable PowerPoint (.pptx) file βœ“ Editable Word (.docx) file of worksheet βœ“ Answers on the last slides What terms are covered? β€’ Diegetic sounds β€’ Non-diegetic sounds β€’ Sound effects β€’ Background music β€’ Voice over β€’ Silence Other Cinematic / Film Techniques Resources: ➀ Cinematic / Film Techniques Worksheet ➀ Mise en ScΓ¨ne Slideshow
Mise en Scene Slideshow | Cinematic Film Techniques
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Mise en Scene Slideshow | Cinematic Film Techniques

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Use this PowerPoint presentation to introduce students to the 5 basic elements of mise en scΓ¨ne. The second half of the presentation has questions and screenshots from the film Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief (2010). However, feel free to replace them with your film study. β˜… BUNDLE β˜… ➀ Save 50% with the Cinematic / Film Techniques BUNDLE instead! Recommended for: Grades 7–12 Duration: ~40–50 minutes Includes: βœ“ Editable PowerPoint (.pptx) file βœ“ PDF version of PowerPoint What elements of mise en scΓ¨ne are covered? β€’ Setting β€’ Lighting and colour β€’ Props β€’ Costume, hair and makeup β€’ Positioning of characters / objects Other Mise en ScΓ¨ne Resources: ➀ Cinematic / Film Techniques Worksheet ➀ Types of Sounds in Film Slideshow
Camera Movements Worksheet | Cinematic Film Techniques
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Camera Movements Worksheet | Cinematic Film Techniques

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This worksheet includes the definitions and diagrams of various camera movements used in filmmaking. Its purpose is to help students review and visualise how cameras move in films. β˜… BUNDLE β˜… ➀ Save 50% with the Cinematic / Film Techniques BUNDLE instead! Recommended for: Grades 7–12 Duration: ~10–15 minutes Includes: βœ“ Editable Word (.docx) files βœ“ Differentiation for low AND high performing students βœ“ Answers What camera movements are included? β€’ Pan β€’ Tilt β€’ Pedestal β€’ Tracking β€’ Dolly β€’ Trucking β€’ Crane β€’ Roll β€’ Zoom β€’ Handheld β€’ Rack focus Other Camera Movements Resources: ➀ Percy Jackson – Camera Movements Slideshow & Worksheet