This unit is based on the exploits and interactions of Ancient Greek Heroes. There are a number of activities and worksheets in the unit that will require the students to practice various skills. There are stories about heroes and events that show heroism. Hercules, the events of the Trojan War, Alexander the Great and Aristotle are discussed in the unit and questions are asked that need to be answered by the students. Other activities included poetry and poetry appreciation, research, discussion questions, vocabulary, drawing, mapping, quizzes, Greek architecture, the gods and Teaching notes. I try to write my various thematic units so that they can be used with a class without the teacher having to complete too much preparation. So much of our time is taken up with this, mentoring, grading etc. However, in all of my thematic units, I have tried to allow for the creativity of the teacher and the individuality of different classes. Something might work with one class but another class embraces the idea. I look at my activities and I go in one direction but I also want you to try other avenues of presenting the information I have provided.

This unit asks the students to look at heroism using super heroes that are the current rage. I have used Batman, a hero without powers, Spiderman, who because of an unfortunate accident develops super powers and Superman, an alien who came to earth and gained powers. Activities include the students to use their research and comprehension skills, vocabulary, drawing, comic strip writing, acrostic poetry and comparisons of the super heroes’ abilities. The students are also asked to create their own super persona. I try to write my various thematic units so that they can be used with a class without the teacher having to complete too much preparation. So much of our time is taken up with this, mentoring, grading etc. However, in all of my thematic units, I have tried to allow for the creativity of the teacher and the individuality of different classes. Something might work with one class but another class embraces the idea. I look at my activities and I go in one direction but I also want you to try other avenues of presenting the information I have provided.

This is a collection of research about the customs and traditions around the Christmas season. The students will get to learn and compare the differences celebrated by people at this time. There are also some fun activities, wonderword, costumes and puzzles. 32 pages of activities and answers.

This is one of a series of units consisting of worksheets and activities written for the development of the Common Core, English Language Arts Standards, specifically: .Other similiar units that I have written are: Grade 1 – Adverbs - Singular & Plural – Nouns – Grade 1 - Verbs - Use verbs to convey a sense of past, present, and future Grade 1 – Adjectives - Use frequently occurring adjectives. Grade 1 – Common, Proper & Possessive Nouns Grade 1 – Sentences – Commands, Questions & exclamations Grade 1 - Simple Sentences

This is one of a series of units consisting of worksheets and activities written for the development of the Common Core, English Language Arts Standards, specifically: Grade 1 – Adverbs - Singular & Plural – Nouns - Relating Verbs - Common Core Grade 1 – Adjectives - Use frequently occurring adjectives. Grade 1 – Common, Proper & Possessive Nouns Grade 1 – Sentences – Commands, Questions & exclamations Grade 1 - Simple Sentences

This is one of a series of units consisting of worksheets and activities written for the development of the Common Core, English Language Arts Standards, specifically: Other similiar units that I have written are: Grade 1 – Adverbs - Singular & Plural – Nouns - Relating Verbs - Common Core Grade 1 – Adjectives - Use frequently occurring adjectives. Grade 1 – Sentences – Commands, Questions & exclamations Grade 1 - Simple Sentences

This is one of a series of units consisting of worksheets and activities written for the development of the Common Core, English Language Arts Standards, specifically: Other similiar units that I have written are: Grade 1 – Adjectives - Use frequently occurring adjectives. Grade 1 – Common, Proper & Possessive Nouns Grade 1 – Sentences – Commands, Questions & exclamations Grade 1 - Simple Sentences

This is one of a series of units consisting of worksheets and activities written for the development of the Common Core, English Language Arts Standards, specifically: Other similiar units that I have written are: Grade 1 – Adverbs - Singular & Plural – Nouns - Relating Verbs - Common Core Grade 1 – Common, Proper & Possessive Nouns Grade 1 – Sentences – Commands, Questions & exclamations Grade 1 - Simple Sentences

This is 20 pages of worksheets and activities around the theme of Christmas. The activities are distinctive and varied, from a poem written by myself, with questions, grammar exercises, creative writing prompts to colouring. These activities can be used in a number of ways, as whole class learning, homework, extension work, interesting activities for students who have completed their work, substitute teacher lessons or as you require.

Figurative Language This is a 20 page collection of language features, a requirement of every English curriculum. Each page is a different feature; there is a definition, examples and exercises for the students to complete. Related terms: language features and their effects structural features sentence forms emotive language figurative language types These pages can be used in a number of ways, homework, class activities, interest groups, formal lessons, booklet style, as an introduction to writing and poetry instruction etc

I have updated my Dragon Language Arts Unit to include extra creative writing and poetry activities. This is a Language and research unit of work written for students around the theme of Dragons. The unit has numerous activities that will appeal to various age groups, as individual tasks, group activities, extension, as a book of work to be completed at the student’s own pace etc. I have tried to arrange the activities around a short story that I have written called, A Dragon’s Tale! I have tried to balance language and research activities in this unit. This is a standalone unit with the theme of dragons, it is also a part of a Dragon and Medieval themed Unit. A Dragon’s Tale! How Well Did You Read? Dictionary Skills Contractions Fiery Tales Just Published! Storyboard Lost Little Dragon Poetry Writing Create Your Own Dragon Venn Diagrams – Dragons V Dinosaurs Dragon Wonderword Chinese New Year Research Creative Writing The Earth is Flat! Sea Monsters Dragon Constellations Dragon Cooking Fiery Story Starters Dragon Story Writing Dragon Slayer Research Dragon Fine Arts Dragon Task cards Acrostic Poetry Dragon Flags Cinquain Poetry Simile Poetry Komodo Dragon Facts and Opinions Colouring Poetry Writing Alliteration

This is a collection of 50 task cards written using well known quotes from the plays written by William Shakespeare. These cards can be used in a variety of ways; as individual or group tasks, homework, extension or whole class activity. I am sure that you will know of the best ways to use them with your class. I have also included pages that contain only the 50 quotes. I have found, in the past that it is an interesting and valuable experience to give the students a quote, 5 quotes a lesson, or as you wish and have them write what they perceive the quote means. Very interesting activities There is a total of 37 pages, including the task cards, a list of all of the quotes used and answers.

There are 9 pages of research topics and bibliographic details, and answers. The research is based on the letters of the alphabet, so the sheets can be distributed to the students as a research project over time. Alternatively, the sheets can be cut into 26 individual smaller projects, I have found in the past that this is a good activity for students who finish work quickly or are motivated to do more work. When the questions have been answered, the students have to write the book details on the sheet as well. This is preparation for writing bibliographies.

This is 16 pages of updated Grammar Activities that can be used in a variety of ways, as homework, group or individual activities or as an introduction a new concept to the students. There is answer sheets included at the end of the activity pages. Activities Include: Jumbled Words Analogies Tautology Punctuation Spelling & Proofreading Homonyms Spelling Antonyms Dictionary Work Abbreviations Similes Apostrophes Alphabetical Order Answers

This is a 15 page bundle of activities to improve student’s word skills. These activities can be used as homework, individual lessons, group work or an introduction into a specific skill. Word activities included are: Classifying words Shades of meaning Word associations Animal idioms One word for many Collective nouns Common errors Singular & plural Punctuation Gender & their young Adjectives Direct speech Vocabulary fun ANSWERS

This unit is made up of 5 original pieces of writing and questions. There are two foreign postcards, two poems and a page of classifieds that require the students to read carefully and; Locate Information Identify Inferences Work with Words Dictionary Work Sequence of Events and Answers

This is a unit of work designed to instruct primary students in the correct usage of conjunctions. The unit consists of 31 pages of grammar activities, including 2 tests and 11 Conjunction Posters. Included in the package are exercises to instruct in the correct usage of coordinating, subordinating and correlative conjunctions.

his is 15 pages of Halloween themed poetry writing. The poetry writing examples used in the unit are original verse. The students get so involved in Halloween each year and are so motivated by the numerous "scary themes" they are more susceptible to the writing process.

This is a poetry unit around the theme of Easter. I have worksheets for your students to complete to help them appreciate poetry writing. The exercises are easy and fun for the students but there are rules for writing that they need to appreciate and use. There is also an Easter card to make, coloring, short story writing, teacher tips and a look at Easter bonnets. My Poetry Sheet Acrostic Poetry Beginning Cinquain Poetry Haiku Poetry & Teacher Tips Simile Poetry Painted Easter Eggs Shape Poetry Easter Card Egg Coloring Clowns & Eggs Short Story & Teacher Tips Short Story Writing Diamantes Catalogue Poems Spring by MOAG Spring Drawing Spring appreciation questions Easter Bonnets Easter card Story writing The Bilby – Environmental activity

This is a Language and research unit of work written for students around medieval themes. The unit has numerous activities that will appeal to various age groups, as individual tasks, group activities, extension, as a book of work to be completed etc. I have tried to arrange the activities around a short story that I have written, A Knight’s Tale! I have tried to balance language and research activities in this unit. This is a standalone unit on medieval times, it is also a part of a larger unit I have written called Dragon and Medieval Themed Unit. Contents: A Knight’s Tale! Change the Ending Idioms Design the Castle Damsel in Distress Synonyms Coat of Arms Shields Medieval Research – Weapons Medieval Research – Siege Weaponry Technology and Military Developments A Day in the Life of a Medieval Knight Medieval Clothing Medieval – War Games Castles Inside the Castle The Black Death Medieval Food Limericks Medieval Wonderword Tapestries