Primary guided reading resources

This resource is suitable for students studying KS3 English and GCSE English Literature students. Exam style questions focusing on key speeches in the play.

A range of Guided Reading lessons exploring Language and Structure of the text, also speaking & listening activities. This resource is suitable for KS3 and GCSE

A detailed resource which lets students independently work on the demise of Lady Macbeth from the beginning to the end with a range of activities suitable for all levels.

A 1-page reading quiz with lines and directions to include details about the plot, setting, and characterization of the story. This lesson is student-centered meaning: --it allows you to become a facilitator --happier teachers --happier students --happier administrators

A 12-question multiple-choice reading comprehension quiz for "Rip Van Winkle" by Washington Irving. Key included. This lesson is student-centered meaning: --it allows you to become a facilitator --happier teachers --happier students --happier administrators

A reading comprehension test on O. Henry's short story 'The Gift of the Magi" with 23 multiple choice questions, and 2 short answer questions, with 25 questions total. Perfect for any middle school reading level. Answer key is attached. Standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently. This lesson is student-centered meaning: --it allows you to become a facilitator --happier teachers --happier students --happier administrators

Working with young people who claimed to "hate reading" or that books are "boring" inspired me to write this book. I want to help spark a love of reading for your students. There are YouTube links to the clean hip-hop songs written by the protagonist in this novel. It is designed to be interactive for the students especially those who like hip-hop and rap music. How far would you go to make your dream come true? Troy Jones is a 16-yr-old high school student with the dream of becoming a successful rapper. He doesn’t want fame; he wants to help his mother who works three jobs to support her family after Troy’s father was killed as a bystander in a tragic drive-by. Having problems in school, Troy tries to get I.S.S. as often as he can so he can work on his rap lyrics. Mrs. Hass, his science teacher hates rap & hip-hop music and constantly gives Troy a hard time. On the other hand Troy’s English teacher, Mr. Salas, is a beacon of hope and inspiration to the young, aspiring rapper. Mr. Salas provides him with the tools to improve his craft of writing hip hop lyrics. When Troy’s best friend Jimmy moves to another school, Troy’s opportunity to perform in rap battles arrives. Being a nobody, he has nothing to lose and everything to gain. He dubs himself a mix “between a G and a nerd”. Along the way, he meets a love interest, suffers a big loss, meets his idol rapper and an ex-con, gets his music equipment stolen, and has doubts about his rapping ability. He knows that he does not only want to succeed; he needs to succeed.

Ginger bread character models with speech bubbles to add quotes from the text.

Students to analyse how language and the extended metaphor is used by Golding in the extract from Chapter 8. Resource includes differentiated assessment task, model answer, writing frame and annotated extract.

What do students know about Tybalt and Romeo’s attitudes towards peace and violence so far? Students to read Act 3, Scene 1 and then discuss Romeo's attitudes towards violence and peace and how he develops and changes.

Students to discuss and analyse the use of imagery in Act 2, Scene 2.

Students discuss modern and Shakespearian forms of comedy. Students to deliver puns and comedy lines to each other. Discuss comedic effects.