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 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
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.
A lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on debating skills.
After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:
Review basic debating skills.
Discuss the debate format for a classroom.
Learn how to conduct a debate.
Demonstrate the art of argument building in a debate.
This Resource Includes:
Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes
Vocabulary Overview - Debate, Argument, Rebuttal
Flipped Lesson Part - Video - Basic Debating Skills
Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Debate Decide
Success Criteria - Debate Checklist
Scaffolding Notes - Debating Format for a Classroom, Conducting a Debate
Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share
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 - Worksheet
Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - What If
Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Worksheets with Answers
Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1cd/3/6
Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - 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 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.
These Worksheets with Answer Key are perfect for teaching Imperative Verbs or Bossy Verbs. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons. Your students will love these challenging exercises that are well-designed for student engagement.
This download includes:
EXERCISE 1: Match the terms (1-3) with their meaning (A-C).
EXERCISE 2: Identify the imperative verbs that exemplify the following forms.
EXERCISE 3: Identify the imperative verbs that exemplify the following uses.
EXERCISE 4: Which imperative command matches each picture?
EXERCISE 5: What to do during Covid-19 pandemic? Complete sentences using affirmative and negative imperatives. Use the verbs in the box.
EXERCISE 6: Complete the pool rules with the imperative verbs given in the list. Use the affirmative and negative form.
EXERCISE 7: Choose the imperative verbs that match each picture.
EXERCISE 8: Recall the meaning of imperative verbs.
EXERCISE 9: Complete the following sentences using the correct form of imperative verbs.
EXERCISE 10: Identify the purpose the following imperatives serve.
EXERCISE 11: Identify the imperative verbs in the given sentences.
EXERCISE 12: Identify the uses of imperatives in real life.
EXERCISE 13: Assess the accurate use imperatives in writing.
EXERCISE 14: Give an order or command to go with the road signs.
EXERCISE 15: Make imperative sentences with ‘Don’t’.
EXERCISE 16: Choose the correct imperative verb given in the box to go with each direction to reach the place.
EXERCISE 17: Attempt any one of the activities to demonstrate your mastery in using imperative verbs in writing.
EXERCISE 18: Identify the imperative (bossy) verbs used in the Classroom Rules.
EXERCISE 19: Match each imperative verb (1-8) to the correct instruction (A-H).
EXERCISE 20: Use the imperative verbs in the box to complete the following instructions.
EXERCISE 21: How do you prevent the spread of COVID-19 in seven steps? Use the imperative verbs given in the list to complete the steps.
EXERCISE 22: Complete the zoo rules with the imperative verbs given in the list. Use only negative form.
EXERCISE 23: Choose the correct imperative verb from the box to go with each instruction in this Banana Roll recipe.
In this comprehensive PowerPoint Presentation, we’ll guide you through the process of mastering summary writing for the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum. Whether you’re tackling a single subtopic or multiple subtopics, this lesson equips you with the skills and strategies needed to excel.
What You’ll Learn:
Reading and Writing Objectives: Understand the criteria for effective reading and writing, focusing on connecting with the text and crafting clear, concise summaries.
Breaking Down the Prompt: Learn how to identify the main topic and subtopics to create a well-structured response.
Summary Writing Types:
Differentiate between Type 1 Summaries (single subtopic) and Type 2 Summaries (multiple subtopics) with clear examples:
Type 1 Example: Tigers in captivity – focusing on their concerning aspects.
Type 2 Example: Swimming with dolphins – addressing both the arguments against it and the efforts to improve the situation.
Writing Techniques:
Craft compelling topic sentences and cohesive supporting details.
Rephrase and paraphrase effectively while maintaining the original meaning.
Use logical transitions and a clear flow of ideas.
Conclude with a concise, impactful ending.
Key Features:
Hands-On Activities: Practice writing both Type 1 and Type 2 summaries with guided steps and clear instructions.
Marking Criteria Insights: Learn how to earn top marks with tips on content selection and adherence to writing standards.
Annotation Strategies: Discover how to annotate texts and highlight key details for better organisation.
Perfect For:
IGCSE students preparing for exams.
Educators looking for scaffolded teaching strategies.
Anyone aiming to improve their summary writing skills.
This Unit Plan is perfect for teaching Figurative Language - Oxymoron. 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.
After attempting these New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based activities students will be able to:
Define oxymoron with examples.
State the similarities and the differences between oxymoron, paradox and irony.
Examine the examples of oxymoron to identify what reference they make.
Interpret a given text and identify the examples of oxymoron and say what is oxymoronic in them.
Evaluate a text and explain how oxymoron has impact on the reader.
Use oxymoron to make writing poetic expressive, creative and concise.
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
These Worksheets with a Answer Key are perfect for teaching how to write an Information Text - Compare-Contrast. 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: Which of the paragraphs below are compare-contrast texts?
EXERCISE 2: Identify the structure of the following compare-contrast text organised by aspects.
EXERCISE 3: Identify the structure of the following compare-contrast text organised by topics.
EXERCISE 4: Identify the structure of the following compare-contrast text organised by arguments.
EXERCISE 5: Match the sentences with the best compare-contrast key words.
EXERCISE 6: Use following transitions and signal/clue/key words to fill in the blanks in the compare-contrast text. You may use some words or phrases more than once.
EXERCISE 7: Identify the transitions and clue/signal/key words used in the following sample compare-contrast text.
EXERCISE 8: Use transitions and clue/signal/key words to rewrite the given compare-contrast text.
EXERCISE 9: Demonstrate your understanding of compare-contrast texts.
EXERCISE 10: Identify the techniques used by the author in structuring a compare-contrast text.
EXERCISE 11: Identify the two related nouns that are compared or contrasted.
EXERCISE 12: Identify the similarities or differences in the following compare-contrast texts.
EXERCISE 13: Identify what is compared and contrasted in the given compare-contrast texts.
EXERCISE 14: Provide a one-sentence comparison, contrast or compare-contrast, as directed, for the following visuals.
EXERCISE 15: Write a comparison paragraph – books vs movies. Use the sample plan, signal/clue/key words and sentence frame.
EXERCISE 16: Write a contrasting paragraph – comedy vs tragedy. Use the sample plan, signal/clue/key words and sentence frame.
EXERCISE 17: Distinguish between apples and oranges. Follow the planning frame to plan your compare-contrast information text.
EXERCISE 18: Use the sentence frame to write the first draft of your compare-contrast information text – apples vs oranges.
EXERCISE 19: Use the rubric to peer evaluate student work.
EXERCISE 20: Select a task that goes with your level and create a compare-contrast information text.
EXERCISE 21: Use the following prompts to create compare-contrast information texts. Use the text structure.
A lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on autobiography writing.
After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:
Differentiate an autobiography and a biography to elicit their features.
Access prior knowledge by discussing the writing process and the elements of a biography.
Improve comprehension by researching a contemporary or historical figure and reporting the most significant information about him or her.
Apply standard writing processes by creating short and publishable works.
Analyse content area writing by evaluating and critiquing each other’s work.
This Resource Includes:
Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes
Vocabulary Overview - Biography, Autobiography
Flipped Lesson Part - Video - Autobiography Writing
Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Venn Diagram
Success Criteria - Autobiography Checklist
Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share
Scaffolder Notes - Autobiography Guide and Organizer
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 - Cube Creator
Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - PEE Technique
Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Task Cards
Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.W.6-8.2abde/3ac/4/5
Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive
Educational Tools and Resources - Connectives, Adverbs, Verbs, Adjectives
A unit lesson presentation with 6 sessions on teaching and learning resources of informal 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 an informal letter.
SESSION 2 - UNDERSTANDING: Interpret and classify the authorial techniques in an informal letter.
SESSION 3 - APPLYING: Implement and execute informal letter writing techniques.
SESSION 4 - ANALYSING: Explore and demonstrate the knowledge of informal letters in writing.
SESSION 5 - EVALUATING: Check and critique a sample informal letter.
SESSION 6 - CREATING: Compose and produce the final informal letter.
This download includes:
FLIPPED LESSON: Video - How to write an informal letter
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 an informal letter.
Scaffolding Notes 1: Structure and Features of Informal Letter
SESSION 2: UNDERSTANDING - INTERPRET-CLASSIFY
EXERCISE 2: Explain the use of the language, the vocabulary and the impact of it in an informal letter.
Scaffolding Notes 2: Impact of Language and Vocabulary in an Informal Letter
Scaffolding Notes 3: Use of Language in an Informal Letter
SESSION 3: APPLYING - IMPLEMENT-EXECUTE
EXERCISE 3: Use a planning frame to arrange a sample informal letter.
Scaffolding Notes 4: Planning Frame of an Informal Letter
SESSION 4: ANALYSING - EXPLORE-DEMONSTRATE
EXERCISE 4: Use the writing organiser to organise a draft of a sample informal letter.
Scaffolding Notes 5: Informal Letter Writing Organiser
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 with constructive feedback.
Scaffolding Notes 6: Informal Letter Checklist
Scaffolding Notes 7: PQP and TAG Techniques
SESSION 6: CREATING - COMPOSE-PRODUCE
EXERCISE 7: Use a prompt, integrate the feedback and write an informal letter.
Scaffolding Notes 8: Informal Letter Prompt
DIFFERENTIATION:
EXERCISE 8 - Write a letter to people known following the INFORMAL LETTER FORMAT.
Scaffolding Notes 9: Informal Letter Rubrics
PLENARY:
EXERCISE 9 - Answer the given questions to demonstrate your knowledge of the informal letter.
HOME LEARNING:
EXERCISE 10: Use Letter Generator to write a letter to your friend telling him/her how you spent your holidays.
EXERCISE 11: Letters to favourite persons, friends and relatives.
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 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 lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on digital storytelling.
After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:
Know and use a process for creating a digital story.
Select and use appropriate digital tool(s).
Understand how to use a Storyboard to build and organize your story elements.
Participate in constructive peer feedback to improve the end product to be shared.
Create an original story with different media elements.
This Resource Includes:
Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes
Vocabulary Overview - Plot, Moral, Point of View
Flipped Lesson Part - Video - Digital Story
Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Generate Creative Writing Prompts
Success Criteria - Digital Storytelling Checklist
Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share
Scaffolder Notes - Digital Storytelling Elements
Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – 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 - PEEL Technique
Home Learning for Reinforcement – 5 Task Cards
Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.W.8.3abcde/5/10
Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive
Educational Tools and Resources - Connectives, Adverbs, Verbs, Adjectives
Teachers can use this resource to teach the students how to use cumulative sentences in their writing, thereby helping them to enhance their 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 unit lesson plan with 6 sessions on teaching and learning resources of writing a biography based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy.
This download includes:
Video: Writing Biographies
Scaffolding Notes 1: Vocabulary Overview
EXERCISE 1: Compare and contrast a biography and an autobiography.
Use the Interactive Venn Diagram to record the difference between autobiography and biography.
Scaffolding Notes 2: Biography vs Autobiography Chart
EXERCISE 2: Identify the sentences that answer the given questions to show the structure and features of a sample biography.
Scaffolding Notes 3: Question Prompts for Biography
EXERCISE 3: Determine the author’s use of narrative language and techniques for the given sample biography – Part 1.
EXERCISE 4: Determine the author’s use of narrative language and techniques for the given sample biography – Part 2.
EXERCISE 5: DIFFERENTIATION - Demonstrate your knowledge of writing a biography by attempting any one of the following tasks. Focus on content, ideas, organization, voice, word choice, vocabulary, sentence structure and conventions as suggested by rubrics.
Scaffolding Notes 4: Writing a Biography Rubrics
EXERCISE 6: Follow either the graphic organizer or Bio Cube to plan a biography on a chosen person.
Scaffolding Notes 5: Biography Graphic Organiser
Use Bio Cube from Cube Creator to develop an outline of a person whose biography you want to write. Use specific prompts to describe a person’s significance, background and personality.
EXERCISE 7: Follow the biography structure to organise the first draft of a planned biography on the chosen person.
Scaffolding Notes 6: Biography Structure
EXERCISE 8: Use the checklist to evaluate each other’s work with constructive feedback.
Scaffolding Notes 7: Biography Checklist
EXERCISE 9: Use the rubrics to evaluate each other’s work with constructive feedback.
Scaffolding Notes 8: Biography Rubrics
EXERCISE 10: Follow the teacher instructions and student feedback to write the final draft of the drafted biography. Write your own biography and publish it on Writing with Writers.
Scaffolding Notes 9: Sample Biography – Helen Keller
Scaffolding Notes 10: Transitions – Connective Words
Scaffolding Notes 11: Adjective Types and Adverb Types
Scaffolding Notes 12: Active Verbs
Scaffolding Notes 13: Sentence Types
Select Biographies and Memoirs and list them under the headings based on people whose work was in sports, science, engineering, the arts and anything else that may grab a student passing by the table.
EXERCISE 11: Read an extract from the biography of Albert Einstein and answer the comprehension questions.
EXERCISE 12: Online Exercise: English ESL Biography Worksheets
These bundled resources are perfect for teaching Figurative Language - Oxymoron. These no prep activities would be great for English lessons or English centers. Your students will love these ELA Boom Cards, Google Slides, PPT, Unit Plan, Worksheets and Scaffolding Notes.
After completing this unit students will be able to:
Define oxymoron with examples.
State the similarities and the differences between oxymoron, paradox and irony.
Examine the examples of oxymoron to identify what reference they make.
Interpret a given text and identify the examples of oxymoron and say what is oxymoronic in them.
Evaluate a text and explain how oxymoron has impact on the reader.
Use oxymoron to make writing poetic expressive, creative and concise.
This download includes:
Boom Cards: 60 Digital Task Cards
Worksheets with Answers: 22 Exercises
PowerPoint Presentation: 24 Slides
Google Slides: 24 Slides
Unit Lesson Plan: 19 Pages
Scaffolding Notes: 6 Handouts
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
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 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