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CK: 3 Decodable Reading Books, Supporting Activities + 4 Video Lessons
Special Resources, ELA, Special Education Needs (SEN), Language Development, Pre-Reading, Phonics, Spelling, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Literacy Readers, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Presentations
CK Decodable Readers & Worksheets: Farm Adventures Complete Teaching Pack | Part of Advanced Phonics Reading Programme Master CK with 3 decodable readers AND 32 differentiated practice worksheets, AND 4 video lessons suitable for all abilities! Perfect for quick intervention or structured phonics teaching, this complete pack provides everything you need to teach CK effectively—no additional materials required! What's Included 3 systematic/levelled decodable readers focusing on CK Word lists for pre-reading practice at the beginning of each book Differentiated worksheets for phonics reinforcement: Word sorting activities Sound isolation exercises Reading comprehension exercises Sentence writing practice Phonics pattern recognition tasks 100% decodable text with carefully controlled vocabulary Science of reading-aligned instruction Beloved characters: Tom, Sam, Pam, Gran, and the farm animals Beautiful watercolour illustrations Print-and-go format for easy classroom use Why Teachers Love This Complete Pack Real stories PLUS targeted practice! These aren't just decodable readers—you get everything you need to teach CK systematically. The worksheets provide multiple opportunities for students to apply their learning, while the engaging farm stories provide ample practice of decoding, word recognition and reading comprehension. Multiple worksheets help you to give targeted support to all children: choose the worksheets that are right for each child. Designed With Carefully Controlled vocabulary: The CK sound is introduced systematically across the stories, with previously learned words revisited throughout. Worksheets reinforce the same vocabulary, providing an opportunity for mastery. Perfect For Explicit phonics instruction following the science of reading principles All students who are ready to learn CK Children who need a slower pace, or not Small group intervention or whole class instruction Literacy centres and independent practice Homework assignments that reinforce classroom learning Structured literacy programmes Ages 5-7 or Grade 1-2 Skills Addressed Decoding CK in isolation and context Reading fluency with controlled decodable text Phonics, pattern recognition and application Phonemic awareness through targeted activities Reading comprehension with engaging stories Writing practice using the taught phonics pattern Sight word introduction and practice How to Use This Complete Pack Introduce the sound CK comprehensively Use worksheets for guided practice and skill reinforcement Practice word lists before reading stories Have students read the decodable stories, pointing to each word Return to the worksheets for independent practice or assessment Reread the stories to build fluency
Author Lilibette's Resources
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Tags Learn To Read Programme, Fluency, Struggling Readers, Dyslexia, Special Needs, Phonics, Decodable Reading Books, Reading Fluency, Short Vowel E, Homeschool Curriculum
The Scribe: Full Lesson Plan w/ PowerPoints & Graphic Organizers
ELA, Literature, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
The Scribe: A Comprehensive Reading Lesson Plan Bundle for Kristin Hunter's Short Story This reading lesson plan bundle for "The Scribe" by Kristin Hunter includes everything an educator needs to teach the text. It comes with a full lesson plan, worksheet, answer key, 15 graphic organizers , and 8 PowerPoint presentations. Teachers can use the materials for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent work. The lesson plan is adaptable for grades 6-9. With scaffolded handouts and visual presentations covering topics like theme, symbolism, narrator, plot, and more, this resource simplifies the process of analyzing complex literature. The materials aim to boost comprehension and critical thinking using a variety of formats at an accessible reading level.
Author Quality Teaching Products
Tags The Scribe Text, Reading Lesson Plan, Reading Powerpoint, Short Story, Literature
"Ghosts" Mentor Text mini-unit • Ekphrastics
ELA, Writing, Grade 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Ghosts Mentor Text mini-unit • Ekphrastics Ekphrastics is a rich teaching resource offering a unique combination of literature, art and writing skills for grades 4 - 9. This tool opens up the intriguing world of ekphrastic writing that revolves around describing another form of art like a painting, sculpture or in this case - graphic novels. The popular Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier serves as the main inspiration prompting students to observe and create their own words. Anatomy of This Resource Excerpts from Ghosts graphic novel that are ready to ignite insightful discussions among students. Prompts intended to engender analytical reading skills in students. Well-structured graphic organizers facilitating systematic knowledge assimilation. This learning material also includes: An intuitive '3 Keys to Strong Writing' infographic designed to guide students through the key elements that fortify their written work. The Word Banks feature which further enriches learners’ vocabulary by providing readily available lists at their disposal. Links leading to student sample writings displaying techniques prevalent among mentor authors, essential for understanding how varied approaches can be embraced. Beyond just being instructive, what sets Ghosts Mentor Text mini-unit • Ekphrastics apart is its flexible structure – it provides you with an editable two-page PDF linked with entirely adaptable Google Docs allowing maximum flexibility on its use. As an educator, you have control over modifying or skipping steps according to your teaching requirements and various learning styles within your classroom without losing its intended essence. Possible Implementation Methods: You can use it during whole group instruction sparking lively debates; Splitting students into smaller groups for more focused discussions; Assigning tasks as individual homework extending learning beyond the classroom ambit. In providing an all-in-one platform combining aspects of reading comprehension and creative writing with the central theme being ‘ekphrasis’, learners can have an immersive experience where they understand the correlation between seemingly separate disciplines making education holistic and intriguing.
Author Room2Ruminations
Tags Ekphrastic Writing, Graphic Novels, Mentor Text, Literature And Art, Analytical Reading Skills
Star Wars ESL-EFL-TESOL-TEFL Intermediate Lesson Plan
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Vocabulary, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Activities
Star Wars ESL, EFL, TESOL, TEFL Intermediate Lesson Plan + picture description activity + storytelling (writing/speaking Activity) game with 5 printable dice! This Amazing Intermediate ESL, EFL, TESOL, TEFL Star Wars Lesson Plan (21 pages) can be Great to stimulate English Learning within English as a Second Language Students. Potential learners can be High Schoolers or Higher Education Learners too. This English as a second language (ESL) Teaching Product can also be Great for ESL Centers Abroad or English Second Language Tutors or Private Teachers (online or offline) This Nerdy Stimulating PDF ESL, EFL, TESOL, TEFL Lesson Plan for English Teachers Abroad (21 pages) includes: a brief Introduction to the Star Wars world, universe and philosophy 9 Star Wars Film Scenes for Picture Description Activity (one for each Star Wars film) 5 Printable Dice (3 6-faced dice + 2 4-faced) with writing/speaking Prompts, Planets, Good Guys, Bad Guys and "the Helping Tool" to create a personalized Star Wars Story (written or spoken given the teacher's teaching objectives) PS: Little general Knowledge on the Star Wars Universe, saga, world could be helpful but is not necessary. This Teaching Resource aims to improve English though Star Wars, not viceversa. This ESL, EFL, TESOL PDF Teaching Resource (lesson plan) is great for Intermediate English as a second language learners. It aims to make students get more fluent within their speaking and/or writing skills. ESL with Alan is a Brand New ESL, EFL, TESOL, TEFL Store that aims to help English as a Second Language Teachers, Educators and Tutors (be it online or offline) around the world to achieve their teaching objectives while creating a fun and stimulating environment. Never Forget! Learning is fun, So should English! If you are interested in more ESL, EFL, TESOL, TEFL Star Wars Teaching Resources, click here ESL with Alan!
Author Learning with Alan
Tags ESL, EFL, TESOL, TEFL, Star Wars, Lesson Plan, Speaking, Dice, Teens, Activity
Double Whammy | Figurative Language Activity | Micro-Learning Deck
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
This resource allows students to explore figurative learning in a fun way. The figurative language term for this learning deck is "Double Whammy." Through close reading and a reading passage with audio, your students will better comprehend figurative language! Included: -Video lesson on language concept -Reading passage w/ audio Comprehension -Quick write
Author Teach Me This
Tags Figurative, Language, Learning Deck, Comprehension Activity, Digital Lesson
'Wish' Lesson Plan & Worksheets | Grades 6 - 10
ELA, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools, Worksheets & Printables
Wish Movie Study | Disney Movie Guide | ELA, Media Literacy, Critical Thinking, Leadership & Data Analysis Activities | Grades 6–10 Bring Disney’s magical celebration of dreams, courage, and hope into your classroom with this engaging Wish Movie Study ! Based on Disney’s 2023 animated musical, this resource helps students explore themes of leadership, freedom, power, hope, personal responsibility, and standing up for what is right while strengthening reading comprehension, critical thinking, persuasive writing, media literacy, and data-analysis skills. Through 30 thoughtfully designed activities, students analyze characters, symbolism, rhetoric, and real-world connections while following Asha’s inspiring journey to help her community reclaim their dreams. What's Included 30 student activities Printable student workbook Comprehensive teacher guide Complete answer key Reading comprehension questions Character analysis activities Theme and symbolism exploration Vocabulary and word-parts lessons Plot diagram activities Persuasive writing tasks Media literacy and rhetoric analysis Argument and debate activities Leadership and governance discussions Critical-thinking questions Music and song analysis Data interpretation activities Pie graph and double-bar graph practice Survey and graphing projects Creative emblem design activity Reflection and personal connection prompts Students will explore: Hope and perseverance Leadership and responsibility Freedom and personal choice Power and authority Courage and standing up for others Dreams and aspirations Community and belonging Persuasion and rhetoric Identity and self-expression Critical thinking and civic awareness How It Works in the Classroom This Wish movie guide is designed for flexible classroom use and works well for: English Language Arts lessons Media literacy instruction Critical-thinking units Leadership and character education Independent work Homeschool learning Substitute plans Small-group discussions Movie day enrichment Cross-curricular learning Students complete activities before, during, and after viewing the film. Lessons include anticipation guides, vocabulary development, character tracking, symbolism studies, persuasive appeals analysis, debate preparation, graph interpretation, and reflective writing. The included teacher guide provides a complete 90-minute lesson plan, discussion questions, differentiation strategies, and assessment opportunities. Standards & Learning Goals Students will: Analyze character motivations and growth Determine themes and support ideas with evidence Interpret symbols and visual imagery Identify persuasive techniques such as ethos, pathos, and logos Evaluate arguments and leadership decisions Strengthen reading comprehension and vocabulary skills Interpret and create graphs using real data Participate in debates and evidence-based discussions Develop persuasive and argumentative writing skills Reflect on freedom, responsibility, and the importance of pursuing dreams Supports instruction in: English Language Arts Media Literacy Critical Thinking Writing Skills Speaking and Listening Mathematics & Data Analysis Social Studies Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Why Teachers Love It ✅ No-prep printable resource ✅ Includes teacher guide and complete answer key ✅ Strong focus on critical thinking and media literacy ✅ Encourages meaningful classroom discussions ✅ Integrates literacy, social studies, and math skills ✅ Promotes analysis of leadership and decision-making ✅ Develops persuasive writing and debate skills ✅ Includes engaging graphing and survey activities ✅ Flexible for classroom, homeschool, and enrichment settings ✅ Helps students connect movie themes to real-world issues Teachers love how this resource transforms a popular Disney movie into a meaningful educational experience. Students move beyond simple movie viewing and engage in deeper conversations about leadership, freedom, persuasion, responsibility, and the importance of believing in themselves and their dreams. Add this Wish Movie Study to your classroom today and help students explore hope, leadership, freedom, and the power of dreams through engaging activities that transform movie day into a meaningful learning experience.
Author Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
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Tags Wish, Film, Guide, Movie, Worksheet, Lesson, Plan, Ela, Sel
How to Write An Essay: What Is a Persuasive Essay? - FLASH-MAC
ELA, Writing, Common Core, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
How to Write An Essay: What Is a Persuasive Essay? - FLASH-MAC FLASH-MAC is an indispensable teaching tool for educators aiming to effectively impart essential writing skills. This resource meticulously targets aspects of persuasive essay writing, churning out a potential winner for both public school teachers and homeschoolers. Educative Resource: As an educative resource, it artfully conjoins curriculum -based content with reading passages themed around 'how to write a persuasive essay.' To ensure comprehensive learning, the package includes insightful 'before you read' and enlightening 'after you read' questions. The aim here is not just about teaching how-to's but rather about igniting thought processes, helping students understand the core elements of crafting persuasive essays. Printables & Vocabulary Flashcards: To reinforce the learning journey further, "How to Write An Essay: What Is a Persuasive Essay?" brings along printables that aid in solidifying learnt concepts. Additionally, there are vocabulary flashcards that aim at enriching students' lexical repository - an essential tool when attempting persuasive essays. Inclusion of Graphic Organizers: To assist visually inclined learners or those who find organized visuals more comprehensible than blocks of words, this package also provides graphic organizers. Using these tools can help learners structure their thoughts more logically and convincingly on paper. Interactive Activities:The engagement doesn’t stop there – interactive activities are also incorporated into this valuable resource! These fun-filled tasks make the daunting task of essay-writing enjoyable while solidifying newly-acquired skills. Group Sizes Compatibility:This tool is practical for varying group sizes - whole classes can benefit from ground sessions utilizing this educational gem while smaller student clusters or individual students can use it as reinforcement tasks or homework assignments. "How to Write an Essay: What is A Persuasive Essay?" aligns perfectly well with Common Core State Standards ensuring your class is keeping up-to-date with expected skill levels for Grades 5-8 Language Arts/Writing classes. Moreover, its contents are crafted adhering to Bloom's Taxonomy adding another layer of depth to student learning. Easy Integration: The resource comes in a convenient Mac compatible software, making it an easy-to-integrate tool in the digital class environments of today. So, educators, if you're looking to make persuasive essay writing easier and more interactive for your students, this teaching tool could be just what you need in your teaching arsenal!
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Software (Mac)
CVC Word Families for Beginning Readers: Stamp it, Make it, Trace it, and Write it
ELA, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Phonics, Reading, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Lesson Plans, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
This CVC unit is engaging for students as they practice reading and learning the short vowel sounds while students cut and make the words, trace the words, write the words, and stamp out the words. Reading short vowel / rhyming words is an introduction to reading. Repetitive practice of reading these words is also another fundamental practice to help students read. In this unit, students will practice word families that have the same ending. Teach students that word families rhyme and only have a different beginning sound. For each word family, students will practice making, tracing, writing, or stamping six different words. Some of the words are proper nouns or names given to people or pets. There are also nonsensical words that are not real. The purpose of these words is to teach how to sound out words only within the same word family. File contains the following word family worksheets : ad, an, at, ed, en, et, in, ip, it, og, op, ot, ug, un, ut. It also includes all the letters needed to cut out for the "make it" worksheets . What's included for the word families: Short a at family (mat, fat, cat, sat, hat, and pat) an family (fan, ran, man, can, tan, and pan) ad family (mad, sad, bad, dad, had, and pad) Short e ed family (Ned, bed, Ted, red, ped, and ded) en family (ten, men, den, Ben, hen, and pen) et family (set, met, bet, let, get, and pet) Short i in family (bin, win, sin, fin, tin, and pin) ip family (hip, rip, tip, lip, zip, and sip) it family (bit, kit, fit, sit, hit, and pit) Short o og family (log, hog, dog, bog, fog, and jog) op family (hop, top, pop, cop, bop, and mop) ot family (lot, hot, rot, dot, pot, and got) Short u ug family (dug, rug, bug, hug, mug, and jug) un family (run, sun, nun, fun, pun, and bun) ut family (but, cut, nut, hut, rut, and gut) For a list of other phonics and grammar activities, click on the following links: CVC Word Families for Beginning Readers: Stamp it, Make it, Trace it, and Write it CVC Words | Short Vowel Phonics | Word Families for K- 2nd Grade Phonics for 1st and 2nd Grade: Help Students Learn Long A Words: AY, AI, A_E, EIGH, EY, and EA Phonics for 1st and 2nd Grade: Help Students Learn Long E Words: EE, EA, E_E, and Y Phonics for 1st and 2nd Grade: Help Students Learn Long I Words: I_E, IE, IGH, and Y Phonics for 1st and 2nd Grade: Help Students Learn Long O Words: O_E, OA, OW, OE, and OUGH Phonics for 1st and 2nd Grade: Help Students Learn Long U Words: U_E, EW, OO, UE, UI and OU Phonics / Digraphs for 1st and 2nd Grade: Beginning, Middle, and Ending Sounds Phonics / Digraphs for 1st -2nd: Ending Sounds: CK, NG, SH, TH, and NK Phonics / Digraphs for 1st and 2nd Grade: Beginning Sounds: SH, TH, WH and PH Phonics: R-Controlled Words for 1st and 2nd Grade and Early Readers
Author K-5 Treasures
Tags Word Families, Phonics, Beginning Reading, Rhyming Words, Short Vowel Words, Short Vowels, Reading Strategies, Word Family, Cvc Words, Cvc Activities
Numbers ESL Lesson Plan For Kids and Early Learners
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Not Grade Specific, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Numbers ESL Lesson Plan for Kids and Early Learners Stepping into the world of numbers becomes an exciting journey with this ESL lesson plan engineered specifically for young learners. This resource serves as a key teaching tool in introducing the foundation of counting to children, along with effectively implementing English language concepts such as 'There is' and 'There are'. It distinctly caters to beginner and early level students seeking engaging, creative learning experiences. The Numbers ESL Lesson Plan holds the sixth position among the first 25 TEAM TEFL ESL Lesson Plans for kids, signifying its importance in establishing core numerical concepts. The layout of this resource features a PDF format comprised of two integral parts - teacher's notes and worksheets. The worksheets operate as student-centric material designed for ease-of-use. These structured assignments provide a fun-filled environment that stirs children's curiosity while guiding them through counting practices. On the other hand, teacher's notes incorporate corresponding answers to streamline your teaching process providing efficient lesson progression. This versatile teaching companion works seamlessly within diverse educational settings – whether it’s administered to an entire classroom, used during small group sessions or assigned as stimulating homework tasks that reinforce lessons learned. This flexibility reinforces its suitability across diverse student pools ranging from age three up till fourteen years old taking into consideration students' various pace levels at learning new concepts. Typically completed within approximately 45 minutes per session, it strikes optimum balance between effective learning time management without overwhelming young minds. Beyond rudimentary numbers comprehension exercises, this package includes quiz elements designed not only to gauge understanding but also boost student engagement levels. Interactive games foster learning communities amongst peers while fostering practical problem-solving abilities through play-based contexts. Flash cards provide quick revision tools promoting number-recognition proficiency in an interesting manner. Added conversation prompts serve dual purposes - not only do they supplement language fluency objectives central to any ESL curriculum but they also encourage active class participation; inspiring learners’ communication confidence at their initial language development stage. In summation, the Numbers ESL Lesson Plan for Kids and Early Learners serves as an essential asset within any ESL teaching repertoire – a comprehensive resource providing an enriching balance between academic learning and creative exploration.
Author TEAM TEFL
Tags Numbers, Counting, ESL, Lesson Plan, Early Learners, Lesson Plan On Numbers For Preschoolers
After Twenty Years: Full Lesson Plan w/ PowerPoints & Graphic Organizers
ELA, Reading, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
This resource will give you everything you need to complete a full, comprehensive reading lesson plan for After Twenty Years text by O. Henry. Files are offered as PDFs and Word documents. Included: -After Twenty Years Lesson Plan -After Twenty Years Worksheet -After Twenty Years Answer Key Graphic Organizers: Author’s Purpose Characterization Chart Figurative Language Chart Historical Analysis Chart Imagery Chart Peer Evaluation Sheet Plot Diagram Read for Detail Setting Style Chart Symbol Chart Symbolism Chart Theme Diagram Tone and Mood Diagram Universal Plot Diagram Venn Diagram PowerPoints: Characterization Imagery, Voice, and Persona Irony and Ambiguity Narrator and Voice Plot Structure Symbolism and Allegory Theme - How to Interpret Theme Thank You Bonus Stuff!
Author Quality Teaching Products
Tags Classroom Poster, Academic Language, Short Story, Reading Lesson Plan, After Twenty Years
School | English Conversations Video Lesson
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Not Grade Specific, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
School | English Conversations Video Lesson This 5-minute animated video serves as an engaging, interactive way for students to learn English conversations related to school. With clear visuals and audio, learners of all ages can further develop their English skills by listening to common school-related dialogues. Educators can implement this versatile video lesson in various settings - as an introduction to the topic, a review of key vocabulary and conversations, a whole group activity to spur discussion, a small group task to reinforce concepts, or even as a homework assignment for individual practice. This lively video aims to boost English proficiency through relatable school situations and everyday discussions.
Author Educational Voice
Tags ESL Video, ESL Lesson, Language Arts, School, English Lesson
Cabin Fever | Figurative Language Activity | Micro-Learning Deck
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
This resource allows students to explore figurative learning in a fun way. The figurative language term for this learning deck is "Cabin Fever" Through close reading and a reading passage with audio, your students will better comprehend figurative language! Included: -Video lesson on language concept -Reading passage w/ audio Comprehension -Quick write
Author Teach Me This
Tags Reading Lesson, Comprehension Lesson, Learning Deck, Cabin Fever, Figurative Language
'Wonder' Lesson Plan, Worksheets & PowerPoint | Grades 5 - 6
ELA, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Special Education Needs (SEN), Grade 5, 6, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools, Worksheets & Printables
'Wonder' Lesson Plan, Worksheets & PowerPoint | Grades 5 - 6 Inspire meaningful conversations about kindness, empathy, and acceptance with this engaging, no-prep lesson inspired by Wonder (2017)! Students explore multiple perspectives, learn the difference between being an upstander and a bystander, analyze real-world data, and reflect on how their actions impact others. Perfect for social-emotional learning, character education, literature studies, anti-bullying lessons, substitute plans, and classroom community building, this ready-to-use resource helps students develop empathy while strengthening ELA and math skills. ⭐ What's Included: ✔ Detailed Teacher Lesson Plan & Guide ✔ Student Worksheet Packet ✔ Complete Answer Key ✔ Empathy & Perspective-Taking Activities ✔ Upstander vs. Bystander Scenarios ✔ Character Analysis Exercises ✔ Bar Graph & Pie Chart Data Interpretation Activities ✔ Kindness Reflection Questions ✔ Personal Precept Writing Activity 📚 Skills Covered: • Empathy and compassion • Perspective-taking and point of view • Character analysis and reflection • Anti-bullying and inclusion concepts • Upstander vs. bystander decision-making • Reading and interpreting graphs and charts • Social-emotional learning (SEL) • Critical thinking and communication skills 🎯 Learning Objectives: Students will: • Define empathy, perspective, compassion, and inclusion. • Explain the difference between an upstander and a bystander. • Analyze how different points of view shape understanding. • Interpret information presented in bar graphs and pie charts. • Reflect on acts of kindness and inclusion. • Write a personal precept—a guiding principle for daily life. 🏫 Perfect For: • Grades 5–6 • Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) • Character Education • Anti-Bullying Units • Literature Connections • ELA Point of View Lessons • Classroom Community Building • Substitute Teacher Plans • Homeschool Learning ✨ Why Teachers Love It: • No-prep and ready to teach • Combines SEL, ELA, and math in one meaningful lesson • Encourages empathy, inclusion, and positive classroom culture • Promotes thoughtful discussion and self-reflection • Includes answer keys for easy grading • Works whether students have seen the movie or read the novel • Supports CASEL competencies and character education goals Students will discover the power of kindness through engaging activities that encourage them to see the world through someone else's eyes. By exploring empathy, perspective, and inclusion, they will develop skills that extend far beyond the classroom and help create a more compassionate school community.
Author Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
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Tags Wonder, Film, Movie, Lesson, Plan, Ela, Sel, Worksheet, End Of Year
Gems Reading Comprehension Passage - Cored Ed Encyclopedia
ELA, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Science, Technology, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Pre-Reading, Language Development, Physics, Life Sciences, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Lesson Plans
This gems reading comprehension with lesson plan includes: Visualization (on the front cover) Start your lesson by taking a minute to think and share something about the topic. Read the script aloud (slowly), perhaps prepare some music or sound effects. Student close their eyes and let their imaginations wander. Students open their eyes, read the question aloud and give them a few minutes to complete. Ask a few students to share or keep answers until the end to compare with what they learn in the passage. Quick pause—thousands of Cored Education products are included with your TeachSimple membership. Download links and encyclopedia index available here. Pre-Reading Trivia Students will write down one thing they already know about the subject and then read five more facts and discuss. These facts are fun, and the students will enjoy learning about the subject before reading more. Give 1 minute for students to write what they already know (no pressure—best guess is fine). Read the five facts together. After each fact, do ask a student for their opinion, was it surprising? Set a purpose by asking students to highlight/underline one fact they want to learn more about during the reading. Reading Passage The text is a high-interest reading passage with set paragraphs, roughly three to four paragraphs long. It contains a variety of themes about the topic, anywhere from history to technology. The passage is between 250 and 350 words in length. First, ask students to look at the headings and see what they’ll learn about today. What do they know about the topic/heading? First read options: Teacher read-aloud (best for support). Partner reading (paragraph by paragraph). While reading, students underline important details, and vocabulary words they think may come up in the questions section. Mixed Questions The first question page contains four multiple-choice questions, each with a choice of four answers, and three written response questions that require a sentence or two from the student. Students complete the mcqs first independently, then review quickly as a class. For the 3 written responses, try to get students giving the answer with some form of evidence: “I think ___ because the text says ___.” If students get stuck, send them back to check the passage. Vocabulary Questions Practice seven key words from the text in this section across two activities. First section is scrambled words where students will unscramble three words given a clue for each. The second section is a word to meaning matching activity. Before starting, have some students read out words they underlined in the passage. Ask students to say the word and read aloud the sentence(s) around each word. Ask students to do scrambled words and the matching exercise in pairs then go through answers as a class. For the scrambled spelling task, get four pairs to come up to the board and write the words for extra practice with the other student reading out the clue. For the matching task, prompt students to give full sentences: “I matched ___ with ___ because ___.” Creative Writing In this question, the student will be required to write a five to eight sentence paragraph on a question related to the topic. Before starting, ask students write down 3 key ideas they are going to include in their piece. Ask students for ideas to share around the class to help those struggling. Pro writing expectations: 5–8 sentences At least 2 facts or details from the passage At least 2 vocabulary words from the previous page Students read their paragraphs while classmates listen for facts and vocabulary words. Extension Activities This page is optional for fast finishers or to take home. There are several activities, each one requiring a different skill. Do some, do none, do all, completely optional - but you will feel reassured knowing every possibility is planned for. Includes summary writting question and additional facts. Answer Key There are answers for the multiple-choice questions, written response questions have sample answers, vocabulary answers and if there is a summary question then a sample summary will be provided as well. Lesson Plan Included Customized lesson plan for this lesson is included. Lesson Snapshot Title: Gems Genre: Nonfiction (informational text) Subject: Science Primary Topic: How gems form, are cut, and examined Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): Q What This Lesson Teaches Best Defines what a gemstone is and explains how cutting/polishing helps light travel through it. Explains multiple ways gems can form (heat/pressure underground; melted rock cooling into crystals). Describes how gem cutting changed over time, introducing facets and why angles increase sparkle. Introduces how experts check gems (strong light, magnifier, and looking for tiny clues inside). Uses key describing words— color, cut, clarity, carat —to show how gems are evaluated. Learning Goals Students will explain what a gemstone is using details from the text. Students will describe two ways crystals/gems can form, based on the passage. Students will identify what facets are and explain how they help a gem sparkle. Students will explain what a lapidary does and why angles matter in cutting. Students will describe how gem experts examine gems and what they look for inside. Students will use the words color, cut, clarity, and carat to describe a gem. Key Vocabulary From the Text gemstone — a beautiful crystal or material, cut or polished to shine. minerals — natural materials that can form crystals underground. facets — flat surfaces cut on a gem to guide light. lapidary — a person who plans how a gem is cut. magnifier — a small tool that makes tiny details look bigger. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS AND ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX HERE
Author Cored Education
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Tags Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Lesson Plans, Ela Lesson Plans, Reading Comprehension Lesson Plans, Pre-reading, Science Lesson Plans, Earth Science, Physics
Marketing Lesson Plan | Business English Level 2
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Grade 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Business English ESL EFL ELL TEFL lesson plan about Marketing. It is ideal for older students and adult education. Students will learn how to prepare and launch a marketing campaign. They will learn vital vocabulary and gain confidence on their English speaking journey. This business English lesson plan includes: A warmer Closed exercises Open exercise Group activity Revision Role-play Marketing campaign This lesson can also be accessed through Google Apps. There are exercises for students to complete in this lesson. Answer key included. This resource is a part of our level 2 series for intermediate and advanced ESL students. All of the TEAM TEFL Business English lessons are available on Teach Simple. You can see the table of contents for all three levels below: Business English Level 1 contents TELEPHONE SKILLS LETTERS & EMAILS CUSTOMER SERVICE SOCIAL MEDIA BRANDING SETTING TARGETS WORK ENVIRONMENT SALES PRESENTATIONS MEETINGS Business English Level 2 contents LETTERS & EMAILS CUSTOMER SERVICE ADVERTISING NEGOTIATIONS SOCIAL MEDIA SETTING TARGETS MARKETING LEADERSHIP MARKET RESEARCH WORK ENVIRONMENT HOW TO WRITE A C.V ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES BUSINESS IDIOMS Business English Level 3 contents ADVERTISING SALES MEETINGS COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY CULTURAL DIFFERENCES INTERVIEWS MONEY & FINANCE PRESENTATIONS MEDIA IMPACT BUSINESS IDIOMS NEGOTIATIONS LEADERSHIP INVESTMENTS
Author TEAM TEFL
Tags Marketing, Communication, Lesson Plan, ESL, English
A Night in Las Vegas Short Story | Upper Intermediate Lesson Plan
ELA, Reading, Grade 7, 8, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & Printables
A Night In Las Vegas Lesson Plan is an ideal teaching resource for educators seeking to engage their students in the joy of reading and comprehension. This easy-to-use lesson plan is a great fit for public school teachers, homeschoolers, and other types of educators looking for efficient resources. Students will learn more about these topics and then complete the exercises to follow, which will assess their comprehension and implement grammar skills. Includes an answer key Makes it easier than ever for educators to evaluate student responses accurately Eases manual workload on teachers when assessing responses delivered using traditional or conventional methods. The package consists of three PDFs with four ready-to-print pages along with one digital access file. With the A Night In Vegas ESL ELA ELL Upper Intermediate Lesson Plan, educators have at their disposal a profound tool that makes the educational journey into reading comprehension exciting and purposeful whilst their students develop important new skills.
Author TEAM TEFL
Tags Short Story, Reading Passage', Language Arts, Narrative, Tenses
ESL Lesson Plan on the Importance of Reading Books + Favorite Books
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Writing, Creative Writing, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
ESL Lesson Plan on the Importance of Reading Books + Favorite Books This Fantastic ESL-EFL-TESOL Lesson Plan (PDF Digital Presentation; 14 slides + Answer keys in the last slide) on the Importance of Reading + Favorite Books is Great to stimulate English Learning within Newcomers or any English Second Language Student. Ideal participants for this Activity are Foreign Languages Students at Middle School and early High School. This Product can also be Great for ESL Centers Abroad and ESL Tutors or private teachers. This English as a Second Langauge Teaching Resource (Lesson Plan) can be great for intermediate learners This Stimulating ESL-EFL-TESOL Lesson Plan (PDF Digital Presentation; 14 slides + Listening Activity Answer keys in the last slide) on the Importance of Reading + Favorite Books includes: 1 short Introduction to the importance of books and their influence on the way we think 1 Picture Description with four scenes (Harry Potter Fans waiting for J.K Rowling's Last Book in book stores, a guy in a library, a book club and people reading in the subway) 1 Listening Comprehension activity (with Answer Keys in the last slide) with QR Code-Linked YouTube Video (TED Talk on "the power of stories") 1 Writing Activity with 2 Prompts for essays ("Do you like reading" and the way it has changed your life + Your Favorite Book Review ) This ESL, EFL, TESOL, TEFL PDF Digital Teaching Resource (14 slides + answer keys in the last slide) can be great for Intermediate Advanced English as a second or foreign language learners. Its aim is to make students exercise and/or improve their Listening comprehesion and Writing English as a second language Skills. ESL with Alan is a Brand New ESL, EFL, TESOL Store whose aim is to help English as a Second or foreign Language Teachers, Educators and Tutors (be it online or offline) to achieve their teaching objectives while creating a fun and stimulating environment. Never Forget! Learning is fun, So should English! Always If you want to browse more of my PDF ESL, EFL, TESOL Teaching Resources, click here ESL with Alan!
Author Learning with Alan
Tags ESL, EFL, English As A Second Language, Lesson Plans, Presentation, Reading Books, Books, Listening Comprehension, Writing, Book Review
Too Soon a Woman: Full Lesson Plan w/ PowerPoints & Graphic Organizers
ELA, Literature, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
This resource will give you everything you need to complete a full, comprehensive reading lesson plan for Too Soon a Woman text by Dorothy M. Johnson. Files are offered as PDFs and Word documents. Included: -Too Soon a Woman Lesson Plan -Too Soon a Woman Worksheet -Too Soon a Woman Answer Key Graphic Organizers: Author’s Purpose Characterization Chart Figurative Language Chart Historical Analysis Chart Imagery Chart Peer Evaluation Sheet Plot Diagram Read for Detail Setting Style Chart Symbol Chart Symbolism Chart Theme Diagram Tone and Mood Diagram Universal Plot Diagram Venn Diagram PowerPoints: Characterization Imagery, Voice, and Persona Irony and Ambiguity Narrator and Voice Plot Structure Symbolism and Allegory Theme - How to Interpret Theme Thank You Bonus Stuff!
Author Quality Teaching Products
Tags Literature, Fiction Text, Reading Lesson Plan, Short Story, Too Soon A Woman Text, Too Soon A Woman
Needn't Have and Can't Have ESL TEFL Upper Intermediate Lesson Plan
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Grammar, Resources for Teachers, Grade 6, 7, 8, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & Printables
Our Needn't Have and Can't Have Upper Intermediate Lesson Plan is the essential digital educational resource for passionate educators! This great lesson plan aims to help your students understandf "needn't have" and "can't have" through clear explanations, practical examples, and interactive exercises and activities. This product offers 30 ready-to-print pages that feature a thorough exploration of these crucial grammar topics, as well as a variety of practice activities designed to accommodate diverse learning preferences. The lessons are presented in an eye-catching format that will actively engage your students as they progress in their language skills. As an added bonus, this outstanding resource also provides digital access through Google Apps integration, making it incredibly convenient for those who prefer online teaching methods. And don’t stress about grading – we've got you covered with a comprehensive answer key! The ESL lesson plan includes flashcards, a warmer, grammar rules, exercises, role-play, conversation, writing drill, activity , answers and an extra study that would be good to set as homework. There are 30+ pages and there are teachers notes to guide the teacher.
Author TEAM TEFL
Tags ESL Lesson Plan, Language Arts, Modal Verbs, Expression, Past Participles
Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy?: Full Lesson Plan w/ PowerPoints & Graphic Organizers
ELA, Literature, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
This resource will give you everything you need to complete a full, comprehensive reading lesson plan for Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy? text by Tim O’Brien. Files are offered as PDFs and Word documents. Included: -Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy? Lesson Plan -Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy? Worksheet -Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy? Answer Key Graphic Organizers: Author’s Purpose Characterization Chart Figurative Language Chart Historical Analysis Chart Imagery Chart Peer Evaluation Sheet Plot Diagram Read for Detail Setting Style Chart Symbol Chart Symbolism Chart Theme Diagram Tone and Mood Diagram Universal Plot Diagram Venn Diagram PowerPoints: Characterization Imagery, Voice, and Persona Irony and Ambiguity Narrator and Voice Plot Structure Symbolism and Allegory Theme - How to Interpret Theme Thank You Bonus Stuff!
Author Quality Teaching Products
Tags Reading Lesson Plan, Reading Powerpoint, Short Story, Fiction, Text, Where Have You Gone Charming Billy, Where Are You Charming Billy
Things That Go Curriculum Pack
ELA, Creative Arts, Art, Language Development, Vocabulary, Math, Early Math, Kindergarten, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
If your students are studying travel or are about to begin a transportation unit, I have just the resource to provide you with everything you need and more! This is aThings That Go Curriculum Packcomplete with an abundance of printable resources and engaging activities for students to complete. This curriculum was designed for your preschool students. The curriculum goal is to raise the awareness and familiarity of the various modes of transportation, and the concept of travel. The vocabulary that students will focus on isautomobile, transportation, engine, passenger, fuel, map, destination, travel, vehicle, vacation, gasoline, and sink/float. This curriculum will come with a letter of the week(T) and color of the week (red). This curriculum pack includes: --Sensory Table Ideas --Art Activities --Cooking Experience --Community Time --Math Activities --Home/School Connection Ideas --Science Table Enrichments --Science Concepts/Activities --Prop Box Ideas/Dramatic Play Enrichments --Movement and Motor --Playground/Walk Activities --Transition/Waiting Ideas --Block Area Enrichments --Flannel Board --Teacher Made Enrichment Ideas --Field Trip Ideas --Supplemental Learning Ideas/Activities At the start of this pack, you will receive a list of supplies needed for activities and projects. The worksheets, activities, and tasks included in this pack are intended to be completed in a variety of formats – whole group, small group, and independent work. I hope you enjoy! Take A Look At More Of My Best Sellers: Dental Health Curriculum Pack Memorial or Veteran’s Day Curriculum Pack Butterflies Curriculum Pack At the Grocery Store Curriculum Pack Pirate Fun Curriculum Pack Fire Safety Curriculum Pack Enjoy More From My Store Here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/learning-foundations
Author Learning Foundations
Tags Preschool Curriculum, Transportation Unit, Things That Go, Science Printable, Arts And Crafts, Handwriting Practice, Counting, Vehicles, Reading
Nouns Sample - Grades 1-2 Grammar (Forms)
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Grammar, Common Core, Resources for Teachers, Grade 1, 2, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Centers, Activities
Nouns - 1 Sample Lesson ELA MCQS Overview: In this series of lessons, students will embark on an engaging exploration of the grammar skills that bring our language to life. These lessons are designed to help students identify, understand, and effectively use language arts skills in their writing and speech. Used with the free supplementary materials available for all topics, each lesson builds on the last, offering a mix of direct instruction, interactive group activities, and independent practice. Through fun and creative tasks, students will learn how to recognize grammar in sentences, understand their role in sentences and use them to enhance their own writing and speech. Nouns Overview: Includes: Common Nouns Proper Nouns Irregular Plurals Possessive Nouns Collective Nouns Forms Version This is the Forms editable and self grading version. This download is available in GOOGLE Docs, GOOGLE Forms, GOOGLE Slides. PDF, PPT, WORD, check the links below for more details. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 1/2 Links: Capitalization and Punctuation Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Adjectives Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Nouns Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Pronouns Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Verbs Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Prefixes & Suffixes Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Sentence Structure Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Subject-Verb Agreement Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack ELA Review Questions Overview Questions have three answer choices. There are a handful of pictures on each test for aesthetic purposes, as well as a review sheet covering most of the topics covered in the product. Introduction or Example Sheet Each topic will include an introduction or example sheet to go through first with your students. Full Answer Keys Full answer keys and sample responses are provided so no matter how busy you are, you know you're covered! In the Supplementary Pack Interactive Ice Breakers: Fun, hands-on activities that get students thinking about adjectives right from the start. Guided Practice: Teacher-led exercises that reinforce the day’s lesson, ensuring students can confidently identify and use adjectives. Group and Partner Tasks: Collaborative activities that allow students to work together to solve problems, categorize adjectives, and create descriptive sentences. Independent Worksheets: Structured worksheets that provide individual practice and help solidify understanding of key concepts. Exit Tasks: Quick, reflective activities at the end of each lesson that assess understanding and encourage students to apply what they’ve learned. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
Tags Elementary, Reading, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Answers, Ccss, Common Core, Spelling, Writing, Digital Centers
Go Overboard | Figurative Language Activity | Micro-Learning Deck
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Go Overboard Figurative Language Learning Activity This helpful resource allows upper elementary and middle school students to explore the figurative language term "go overboard" through an engaging, multi-sensory approach. Learners first watch an explanatory video breaking down the meaning of this nautical idiom. Next, they read or listen to a passage containing "go overboard" used in context, building comprehension of how this colorful phrase adds style and emotion to writing. Finally, students respond to what they learned by completing a quick write activity reflecting on the passage and applying their new knowledge of figurative language. This self-paced lesson can be used flexibly for whole class instruction, small groups, or independent learning to boost literacy skills.
Author Teach Me This
Tags Figurative, Language, Comprehension, Reading Lesson, Learning Deck
Critical Thinking: Keys to Anticipating Consequences - FLASH-MAC
ELA, Strategies, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Critical Thinking: Keys to Anticipating Consequences - FLASH-MAC Designed for grade 5 through to grade 8 learners, Critical Thinking: Keys to Anticipating Consequences - FLASH-MAC is an engaging teaching resource developed for the enhancement of students' critical thinking skills. This software tool is inclusive, catering not just to public school teachers but also a perfect fit for homeschooling environments. The primary focus of this digital resource is on the important life skill of anticipating consequences, following curriculum -aligned content. The content delivery system consists of: Engaging reading passages: These curated reading materials are sure to keep young minds stimulated and interested in learning. Thought-invoking questions: Placed before and after each passage, these questions provide a comprehensive model for effective understanding and cognitive retention. Vocabulary flashcards: General vocabulary words related to the topic discussed in each passage are provided on flashcard enabling students expand their linguistic ability alongside their critical thinking skills. Graphic Organizers: These specially designed diagrams allow students conceptualize relationships within the text promoting analytical thinking further development. The software incorporates interactive activities suited for both whole group participation as well as small group or paired student work. Notably, these activities serve as excellent homework providing opportunities for self-study beyond classroom instruction. All contents come conveniently packed in a single zip file compatible with MAC systems, ensuring easy access and seamless digital integration into any conventional or home-based learning set-up. In concluded remark, Integrating Critical Thinking: Keys to Anticipating Consequences - FLASH-MAC into instructional practice presents an opportunity equip learners with significant life skills that are not only academically beneficial but also play a pivotal role in their personal growth.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Critical Thinking, Language Arts, Reading, Comprehension, Reading Strategies