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Immerse your students in the thrilling world of storytelling with this comprehensive teaching unit on “The Sniper” by Liam O’Flaherty. Designed for secondary English classrooms, this teaching unit explores the powerful themes, vivid imagery, and compelling character in O’Flaherty’s iconic short story. With a range of engaging activities, comprehension questions, language analysis sheets and an essay writing prompt, your students will analyze the effects of war and the fragility of human nature. Our teaching unit provides a sample lesson plan, extension tasks, and supplementary resources to support your teaching. From close reading and textual analysis to creative writing exercises, this comprehensive resource ensures that every aspect of the story is explored and understood. By the end of this unit, your students will have developed critical thinking skills, enhanced their literary analysis abilities, and gained a deeper appreciation for the craft of storytelling. Enhance your secondary English curriculum with our teaching unit on “The Sniper” and inspire a love of literature in your students. Get your hands on this print and teach resource today!

This comprehensive resource offers a ready-to-print unit plan for teaching The Maze Runner, along with a printable student booklet designed to save you time and effort in finding suitable study materials. The booklet features a complete set of Maze Runner comprehension questions with included answers. Ideal for students studying this novel in English class or for a Homeschool Unit. It is tailored for students in Australia and other regions where this novel is part of the curriculum. Best suited for students aged 12-16. The sample unit plan spans 6 weeks but can be adjusted to 3-4 weeks by reducing in-class reading time. Alternatively, you can extend the unit by adding a full essay or another extended project at the end. The booklet is designed for flexibility, allowing you to select which pages to use, giving you control over the unit’s duration and content. This Maze Runner Novel Study Student Booklet includes: A Webquest task on the author Maze Runner Character file templates Context exploration Maze Runner comprehension questions and answers focusing on key character developments, themes, and events A creative writing task A page on Maze Runner themes A symbols page A language techniques page Text observation exercises Big ideas discussion pages An interview and presentation task Essay structure and planning pages Sample Teacher Unit Plan for The Maze Runner Everything you need to dive into this novel with ease!

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This swift two-week Film Study, focusing on Baz Luhrmann’s rendition of The Great Gatsby, is tailored for High School English classes, offering students a rapid yet comprehensive review of film techniques and analysis. Featuring pre-viewing and post-viewing inquiries, six interactive activity stations, and written response prompts, this dynamic film unit provides a condensed but enriching exploration of The Great Gatsby. By immersing themselves in the Gatbsy film, students will gain a deep understanding of its themes, characters, and distinctive cinematic elements. Our user-friendly film study booklet includes all essential worksheets for pre- and post-viewing activities, collaborative station tasks, and writing exercises. Enhanced with a sample unit plan and teacher notes, this resource empowers educators to facilitate insightful discussions and activities. While detailed answer keys are not provided, the structured tasks ensure intuitive comprehension. This Great Gatsby High School English Film Study Unit comprises: A comprehensive 12-page student film study booklet featuring: Pre-viewing brainstorming activities Viewing questions tailored to The Great Gatsby Revision of film techniques Exploration of Baz Luhrmann’s Red Curtain Cinema techniques Six activity stations focusing on pivotal scenes, relationships, and character development Extended written response prompts for deeper analysis Teacher Resources including: A sample two-week film unit plan Example notes on mise-en-scène Task cards for each activity station** Ideal for English students seeking to refine their understanding of film analysis and techniques, this unit offers flexibility for integration into existing curriculum or as a standalone module. It also serves as a valuable resource for substitute or relief teachers, ensuring continuity in learning during transitional periods. *Please note: *The purchase of the film is required to complete this unit. *Detailed answer keys for each page are not included, but tasks are scaffolded for ease of comprehension and examples are provided for more challenging exercises. Looking for an immersive high school film unit that delves deep into film techniques and analysis? Explore our comprehensive Film Study for Any Film, designed to engage upper high school students in crafting technical film essays with finesse.

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TOMORROW WHEN THE WAR BEGAN Complete Junior Secondary Text Unit including text response and chapter questions in a ready-to-print-out-and-go student booklet, teacher’s unit plan, notes & quotes, and more. Student booklet includes: Editing task on John Marsden, the author Character file templates Chapter Questions on the novel looking at important character changes, ideas, themes and events Survival checklist activity Dairy entry writing task Themes page Teacher Resources include: Sample Unit Plan Chapter quizzes and tests Notes for Projection & copying 3 pages of important quotes from the novel Words for a word wall display Optional extra extension or writing tasks Suits students of approximately 13-14 years of age: New Zealand Year 9 or 10 students, Australian Year 8 or 9 students, and UK Key Stage 3 students.

Get ready for an adrenaline-filled adventure with our ready-to-print HATCHET novel study unit! This resource is a complete game changer for teachers like you, providing a printable student booklet and a comprehensive teacher’s plan that will save you precious time and energy in searching for the perfect text study materials. Ideal for students in Australia and beyond who are studying this captivating novel in class, HATCHET is an incredible tale of resilience and survival. Dive into the gripping story of a teenager who must rely on his wits and inner strength to survive in the unforgiving wilderness after a life-altering plane crash. Suitable for students aged approximately 10-16, our student booklet is packed with exciting Hatchet activities and thought-provoking novel study questions. Explore the themes, analyze the character’s journey, and uncover the deeper meanings behind this awe-inspiring story. With our ready-to-print resource, you’ll have everything you need to take your students on an unforgettable literary adventure. So, buckle up and get ready to journey into the wilderness with HATCHET! Your students are in for an exploration of resilience and survival like never before. Includes: Webquest task on the author Hatchet character file templates Hatchet Setting Context Hatchet Comprehension Questions on the novel looking at important character changes, ideas, themes and events Creative writing task Hatchet Themes page Symbols page Language Techniques page Observing the text Big Ideas discussion pages Interview and Presentation Essay structure and planning pages +Sample Teacher Hatchet Unit Plan Everything you need to print and teach! Save yourself time and effort today.

This resource offers a complete novel study unit for The Machine Gunners by Robert Westall. It includes a printable student booklet and teacher’s plan, making it a convenient and time-saving option for teachers looking for suitable text study materials. This study unit is designed for students aged 10-14 years, and is particularly relevant for those studying the novel in Australia or other locations. It covers a range of topics and includes comprehension questions focusing on character development, themes and events, as well as creative writing tasks and analysis of language techniques, symbols and themes. In addition, this novel study unit also comprises a webquest on the author, a Machine Gunners Character file template, and pages dedicated to exploring the setting and context of the novel. Further resources include big ideas discussion pages, an interview and presentation task, and essay structure and planning pages. Overall, this 40-page ready-to-print resource is ideal for teachers seeking a comprehensive text analysis unit that prepares students for essay writing and is an excellent accompaniment to the Text Response Essay Writing Unit, also available in our store.

Introducing our ready-to-print First Nations SISTER HEART novel study unit and Aboriginal text study on SISTER HEART by Sally Morgan, including a printable student booklet and a comprehensive teacher’s plan. This easy-to-follow resource is designed to save you valuable time and effort in searching for appropriate text study materials. Perfect for students in Australia and New Zealand who are studying this powerful novel in class, our SISTER HEART unit is specifically tailored for students aged approximately 12-15 years old, encompassing New Zealand Year 9-11 students and Australian Year 7-9 students. Our student booklet features a range of engaging activities, including a webquest task on the author, character file templates for SISTER HEART, exploration of the setting and context, comprehension questions that delve into character changes, ideas, themes, and events, a diary entry writing task, pages dedicated to themes, symbols, and language techniques, exercises to observe the text, thought-provoking discussions on big ideas, interview and presentation tasks, and essay structure and planning guidance. In addition, we provide a sample teacher unit plan to assist you in seamlessly integrating this unit into your curriculum. Furthermore, our SISTER HEART unit pairs perfectly with our Text Response Essay Writing Unit, available separately in our store, to help students develop their text analysis skills in preparation for essay writing. With everything you need readily available, our SISTER HEART novel study unit and Aboriginal text study is a convenient solution for a comprehensive and enriching learning experience. Get ready to pick up and run with this novel – it’s that easy!

This Poetry Analysis Workshop for close reading activity uses Banjo Paterson’s ‘WALTZING MATILDA’ to help students learn about poetry analysis. This is a great classic Australian song which many voted to have as the National Anthem at one time! It’s the story of a happy-go-lucky swagman who just wants to go dancing with his sweetheart. Workshop takes 2-4 lessons. This poetry analysis booklet can be instantly printed for students. Perfect for snippets of analytical thinking and textual analysis practice between other units, or for a reliever or substitute teacher - everything needed is included. Perfect for students in Upper High School - New Zealand Years 10-12, Australia Years 9-11, USA Years 9-11, and Britain Years 10-12 (Key Stage 4-5). Included: A list of language techniques to look for An analysis grid A language features page to focus on two chosen language features 4 great extension tasks for students to choose from A sample marking schedule Teacher sample analysis notes Included: 10 page poetry close reading workshop

Affirmation Posters for English Classroom Décor A range of affirmations to put on English classroom walls. Ready to print in colour and stick up around the room. (10 posters) Include thoughts like: • English is easy for me • It’s my choice how well I do in this class • I choose to do the right thing, even if no one is watching • I can do this • I can get things done on time… … and more! CHECK OUT my other great classroom décor posters and packs - I have a great set of 40 affirmations suitable for any classroom - available in black and white, or a great watercolour finish! Posters, poster, english poster, english classroom, english classroom poster, english classroom decor, secondary english, secondary english classroom, secondary english poster, secondary english classroom decor, decor, classroom decor, english classroom decor, printable poster, english printable poster, printable english poster, secondary english printable poster, printable poster secondary english

This worksheet is a graphic organiser for students observing oral presentations. The idea is for them to be more intentional in their observations and to fill out remarks in each of 4 areas: Content Body Language Voice Preparation You can ask them to fill it out while watching a teacher-chosen example, then get them to fill it out while listening to a friend preparing their speech before the big day, or they could film themselves and fill it out as self-reflection in preparation for their assessment. Very handy! Check out my other resources! I have some excellent Essay Writing posters suitable for any secondary classroom that might suit you :) oral presentations, speeches, speech resources, oral presentation resources, speech preparation