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High school english language arts resources in English (UK)
Colourful Semantics Starter Pack - updated!
Video lessons are now available on YouTube for this resource!A complete starter pack to begin using colourful semantics in your classroom! The pack covers stages 1-4 of the programme. A separate pack to teach stages 5-8 is available here.This is an expanding pack. After downloading, you will be notified of any updates! The current update now includes past, present and future tense verbs.Colourful semantics is an approach created by Alison Bryan. It is a great way to support children who struggle
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K - 10th
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Sonnet 18 Comic with Shakespeare
One of the best ways to introduce students to Shakespeare is to begin with Sonnet 18. This comic teaches students Sonnet 18 (or "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day") one of the most famous poems in the English language. Included in this resource:-a comic that teaches the poem-a prereading activity in which students try to find words to fit blanks in the poem-questions about the poem-a lesson about sonnets, including the sonnet form and iambic pentameter. If you teach other Shakespeare plays,
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Intro to Shakespeare Activity Bundle
End of the Year Activities for Teens
End of Year Activities for big kids: no preparation needed, just print and go! This resource is a great way for students to wrap up, reflect on life, dream of the future and remain entertained while us teachers are using all our energy just trying to claw our way to the finish line!
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If you want some fun and quality activities to use with your students that they will enjoy and relate to, then this is the resource for you! It comes with attractive, enjoyable and creati
Grades:
4th - 9th
Also included in: End of the Year: Activities and Awards bundle
All about me Social Media Character profiles
Get to know your students in a fun way they can relate to with these "get to know me" Social Media Profiles: EDITABLE Templates! They also work great as a character analysis! Simply add text boxes and type straight into them, for distance learning.The use of social media is very much a part of students’ lives in this day and age. Use this to your advantage in your lessons by encouraging them to tell you and their peers all about themselves at the beginning of the year or writing about a famous p
Grades:
3rd - 12th
"Where I am From" poem template
Students fill in the template to write a poem about themselves. This is often used to create a video/slideshow. Search "Where I am From poem" on youtube for examples.
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6th - 12th
Editable Blog Templates for ANY TOPIC
Technology and blogging is very much a part of students’ lives in this day and age. Use this to your advantage to engage them further in your lessons, by getting them to write information on any topic using these awesome and realistic looking blog templates! They come in PowerPoint so can be edited straight on screen or printed off for writing on - flexible to suit your needs!
In this pack you will get 2 blog planning iPad/tablets: one to plan designing their blog, and another to plan their blo
Grades:
4th - 12th
Growth Mindset Coloring Pages & Posters: Inspirational Quotes by Shakespeare
Explore more of growth mindset mentality with these motivational, inspirational and relaxing zen doodle coloring pages with quotes by Shakespeare! There are 6 (1 free bonus page included!) different coloring pages to choose from in this set, and all these inspiring quotes are by Shakespeare himself: great for teaching Shakespeare units or for celebrating his birthday on April 23rd!Most teachers have used these to create a calming and inspirational atmosphere in their rooms by displaying the fini
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Star Wars Classroom Rules
Use these simple but motivating classroom posters to remind your students of your classroom rules. The posters are easy to read and are inspired in the Star Wars Saga.RULES INCLUDED:- Always do your best- Follow directions quickly- Raise your hand to speak- Always be kind- Listen when someone is talking- Use materials sensibly- Work as a team- Use your inside voice
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K - 12th
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Argument Writing Sentence Starters
Students are often times left without knowing how to begin their argument writing. To help guide your students in citing their evidence and elaborating further, provide them with these "They Say, I Say" templates from Graff, Birkenstein, and Durst, 2012. Equipped with these sentence frames, students will build their argument more eloquently and fully. Great addition to any debate class or criminal justice class that encourages evaluation of argument with proof and evidence.
Foldable brochure
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8th - 12th
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CHEAT-PROOF To Kill A Mockingbird Chapter Quizzes 1-15
Who we are:
Litassure offers chapter reading comprehension quizzes guaranteed to be cheat-proof. We create our chapter quizzes after meticulously checking the content of the top 9 book summary sites to ensure students will have to read the book to be successful on the quizzes.
What's included:
The reading chapter quizzes include the same question quiz in a multiple choice and short answer version with an answer key, including corresponding page numbers.
Why it matters:
Utilizing the quizz
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Shift in Verb Voice and Mood Print and Digital 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Grade Grammar
SAVE MONEY with this bundle of digital and printable worksheets, an assessment, cut and paste activities, and a board game to practice recognizing and correcting inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood (CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.1.D).Inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood confuse the reader, but with this pack your students will gain a thorough understanding of verb voices and verb moods, and know how to keep them consistent so that their writing is clear and consistent.What's included in t
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7th - 10th
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Harry Potter Readers Theater Comedy Mash Up Drama Script Unit With Activities
A very funny Harry Potter and Lord Of The Rings mash-up short script unit. A great fantasy-themed script unit that's suitable for large group junior and high school readers theater, staged readings, or full performances. **Script pack unit includes*** Full production notes for staging, costumes, set design, lighting, sound, props and furniture;* Photocopiable script with clear characters, scenes and stage directions;* Linked drama and performance activities;* Linked art and design tasks;* Linked
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4th - 11th
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Essay writing: Analytical essay planning steps and structure
This bundle is designed to step students through the analytical essay writing process in a structured manner.What's included:-An overview of the purpose, features and language of an essay-An analytical essay checklist-The steps to follow when planning an essay response-Analytical Essay Structure (The hamburger model)-An essay planning scaffold for students to fill out-An analytical essay scaffold for students to fill out-A sample analytical essay (response to Cynthia Rylant's 'I Had Seen Castles
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8th - 12th
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Greek Myths and Legends Reading Comprehension and Exploration
This pack includes 50 pages of reading and comprehension materials and activities on the following Greek myths and legends: * Medusa* Pandora's Box* Theseus and the Minotaur* Aphrodite and Helen of Troy* Cerberus & Hercules It also includes a student research assignment. I use this pack for guided reading. For each of the above myths/legends there are 2-3 pages of reading material and 4-6 pages of comprehension activities that I have trialled with my students. The students loved this pack so
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4th - 9th
Romeo and Juliet: the Original Play Alongside a Modern English Translation
Our Shakescleare translations will help you and your students understand every line of Romeo and Juliet, while also saving you time and serving as a foundation for all sorts of lessons.
Every Shakescleare translation includes the following features:
Shakespeare's original textThe complete original text so you and your students don't need to buy a book version.
A complete line-by-line translationA modern English translation of every line alongside the original, so you and your students can ins
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Theatre Script for Middle School Drama Class- The Greatest Showman
Are you looking for a way to engage your middle school drama or theater class in an exciting script? Look no further! This play is loosely based on the popular film The Greatest Showman. Students will love acting out one of the 14 speaking parts as they learn an important life lesson that they can carry with them throughout life. This engaging activity will be something that sticks with students for a long time. ➡️ What you'll get:A 20-page script with 14 main speaking roles8 ScenesSong List Rec
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5th - 10th
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CHEAT-PROOF To Kill A Mockingbird Chapter Quizzes 16-31
Who we are:
Litassure offers chapter reading comprehension quizzes guaranteed to be cheat-proof. We create our chapter quizzes after meticulously checking the content of the top 9 book summary sites to ensure students will have to read the book to be successful on the quizzes.
What's included:
The reading chapter quizzes include the same question quiz in a multiple choice and short answer version with an answer key, including corresponding page numbers.
Why it matters:
Utilizing the quizze
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
LIONEL MESSI VS CRISTIANO RONALDO: Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
WHAT IS THIS?This is a worksheet is based on some personal information about the two best football/soccer players of the world: LIONEL MESSI and CRISTIANO RONALDO and its grammar focus is comparative and superlative adjectives plus some reading comprehension.WHY SHOULD YOU BUY IT?Kids, teenagers and even adults love these two players and love discussing about who the best is. There are some helpful adjectives and comparative structures which will expand your students' vocabulary and useful expre
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K - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Julius Caesar: the Original Play Alongside a Modern English Translation
Our Shakescleare translations will help you and your students understand every line of Julius Caesar, while also saving you time and serving as a foundation for all sorts of lessons.
Every Shakescleare translation includes the following features:
Shakespeare's original textThe complete original text so you and your students don't need to buy a book version.
A complete line-by-line translationA modern English translation of every line alongside the original, so you and your students can instan
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Growth Mindset Inspirational Classroom Posters
Growth Mindset Posters and decorThis fun resource contains a whopping 101 inspirational and motivational growth mindset quotes to encourage, inspire and motivate: perfect for instantly brightening any classroom, corridor, office or even home!There are a vast variety of quotes in this pack enabling you to conveniently change up your bulletin boards regularly or cover a large footprint of your school. These quotes can also easily be used on a daily basis as a "quote of the day" up on the interacti
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Stress Management Activities for Teens BUNDLE
Substitute Cover Lessons Pack for a range of subjects
A pack of substitute cover lessons that can be used for a wide variety of subjects for middle / secondary level students.So, you're sick? Off on a course? Out on a field trip? Or maybe you are the cover teacher and no substitute lesson has been planned, or the students are feeling less than inspired by the work and you need to some emergency substitute lesson plans. Either way, there is always the hassle of setting inspiring substitute lessons to keep the students on task and interested while st
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4th - 9th, Staff
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MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL SHORT FILM UNIT: DYSTOPIAN GENRE
Introduce or revise the dystopian genre with this stand alone or mentor text unit.Includes lessons that explore a range of the following concepts:Suppression of individuality and oppressive government controlExcessive use of social mediaAutomation of the workforceSymbolismLanguage useToneLessons include:2187 short film + analysis of symbolism and dystopian elementsHyper-Reality short film + analysis of technology overuse and creative advertising mini taskThe Luckiest short film + analysis of ton
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6th - 10th
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The 6Rs of Sustainability Earth Day Lesson
The 6Rs of Sustainability - Earth Day: A quality presentation and activities for teens!
This resource comes with an easy to follow and attractive PowerPoint presentation which explains each of the 6 Rs (Recycle, Reduce, Refuse, Rethink, Repair, Reuse). It contains lots of appropriate visuals: great to maintain engagement and for differentiation, and as you go through it, give students the opportunity to reflect and discuss our Earth’s sustainability and what we can do to look after our planet.
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4th - 9th, Higher Education
First day of School All About Me Activities
Back to school time is a great opportunity to encourage students to begin the new school year on the right foot. It's really important to take the time to get to know them from the start, and these fun and quality printable activities (now with digital overlay options!) will allow you to do that in a format that they will enjoy and relate to! It comes with attractive, enjoyable and creative activities that will last for weeks.This resource will encourage students to reflect over their summer in
Grades:
4th - 9th
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Importance of learning English language arts
English language arts (ELA) concepts — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — empower students to become effective communicators, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. They are the foundation for all other types of learning as students must rely on ELA skills to master content from other subject areas and communicate what they’ve learned.
Strong reading skills can help students make sense of written content, and gather information for further analysis. Writing skills can help students articulate their ideas, construct arguments, and synthesize information. And speaking and listening skills empower students to clearly present their ideas, participate in group discussions, and collaborate with their classmates. This is why teaching English language arts is critically important for student’s success in school and beyond.
Benefits of learning English language arts
Learning English language arts offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. It helps students:
- Develop effective communication skills
- Build critical thinking and analytical skills
- Nurture their creativity and imagination
By ensuring that students have a solid foundation in English language arts, teachers can help set them up for future success.
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