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Hello! The resources here are suitable for students in classrooms, working one-on-one with tutors, or working with the help of a parent at home. They are simple, easy-to-use, printable PDF files. We hope you find something you like!
Early Intermediate French Mini-lesson: The Head AUDIO
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Early Intermediate French Mini-lesson: The Head AUDIO

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This AUDIO file is meant to be used with Early Intermediate French Mini-lesson: The Head. The file contains the reading and dictation for this mini-lesson. The Dictée is found after the reading, roughly at the 1 minute mark. This AUDIO features the voice of Pierre Pagé. The AUDIO and mini-lesson can be purchased in a bundle.
Early Intermediate French Mini-lesson: Gardening (Le jardinage)
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Early Intermediate French Mini-lesson: Gardening (Le jardinage)

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This short mini-lesson is suitable for students who are taking first steps into intermediate French. It can be used over one to three days to review or introduce vocabulary, practise combining reading, listening and writing, and conjugate a verb in three tenses. The mini-lesson contains: · one short text in French · a translation of the text in English · a list of vocabulary (words and phrases) from the text to be translated either from English to French or from French to English, and memorized · assignments (writing in French using your new vocabulary, other short grammar review exercises, etc.) · a verb to be reviewed (‘faire’) with a verb conjugation page to complete in the présent, passé composé and future simple. Note: an AUDIO file is available (see bundle) to help complete Dictée and Reading assignments, or the teacher may read the texts themselves.
Early Intermediate French Mini-lesson: Apples (Les Pommes) AUDIO
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Early Intermediate French Mini-lesson: Apples (Les Pommes) AUDIO

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This AUDIO file is meant to be used with Early Intermediate French Mini-lesson: Apples. The file contains the reading and dictation for this mini-lesson. The Dictée is found after the reading, roughly at the 50 second mark. This AUDIO features the voice of Pierre Pagé. The AUDIO and mini-lesson can be purchased in a bundle.
Early Intermediate French Mini-lesson: Autumn (L'automne)
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Early Intermediate French Mini-lesson: Autumn (L'automne)

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This short mini-lesson is suitable for students who are taking first steps into intermediate French. It can be used over one to three days to review or introduce vocabulary, practise combining reading, listening and writing, and conjugate a verb in three tenses. The mini-lesson contains: · one short text in French · a translation of the text in English · a list of vocabulary (words and phrases) from the text to be translated either from English to French or from French to English, and memorized · assignments (writing in French using your new vocabulary, other short grammar review exercises, etc.) · a verb to be reviewed (‘être’) with a verb conjugation page to complete in the présent, passé composé and future simple. Note: an AUDIO file is available (see bundle) to help complete Dictée and Reading assignments, or the teacher may read the texts themselves.
Early Intermediate French Mini-lesson: First Nations (Les Autochtones)
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Early Intermediate French Mini-lesson: First Nations (Les Autochtones)

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This short mini-lesson is suitable for students who are taking first steps into intermediate French. It can be used over one to three days to review or introduce vocabulary, practise combining reading, listening and writing, and conjugate a verb in three tenses. The mini-lesson contains: · one short text in French · a translation of the text in English · a list of vocabulary (words and phrases) from the text to be translated either from English to French or from French to English, and memorized · assignments (writing in French using your new vocabulary, other short grammar review exercises, etc.) · a verb to be reviewed (‘chasser’) with a verb conjugation page to complete in the présent, passé composé and future simple. Note: an AUDIO file is available (see bundle) to help complete Dictée and Reading assignments, or the teacher may read the texts themselves.
Early Intermediate French Mini-lesson: Autumn (L'automne) AUDIO
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Early Intermediate French Mini-lesson: Autumn (L'automne) AUDIO

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This AUDIO file is meant to be used with Early Intermediate French Mini-lesson: Autumn. The file contains the reading and dictation for this mini-lesson. The Dictée is found after the reading, roughly at the 45 second mark. This AUDIO features the voice of Élise Kennedy. The AUDIO and mini-lesson can be purchased in a bundle.
Music Appreciation: Pause & Play 'Floating'
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Music Appreciation: Pause & Play 'Floating'

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Here is a mini-lesson plan to go with the free music file: Pause & Play ‘Floating’, featuring a song (‘Undertow’) by Lisa Hannigan and a Lied (song) by Franz Schubert (Du Bist die Ruh) performed by Bryn Terfel. ‘Pause & Play’ Music Appreciation mini-lessons are made for elementary-age students and their teachers or parents. Download the free basic file here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12556504
Music Appreciation: Pause & Play 'Snake'
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Music Appreciation: Pause & Play 'Snake'

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Here is a mini-lesson plan to go with the free music file: Pause & Play ‘Snake’, featuring three short pieces of music: two traditional Wandjine songs, and one children’s song by Don Spencer (Don’t Ever Step On A Snake’. ‘Pause & Play’ Music Appreciation mini-lessons are made for elementary-age students and their teachers or parents. Download the free basic file here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12556504
Music Appreciation: Pause & Play 'Birds'
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Music Appreciation: Pause & Play 'Birds'

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Here is a mini-lesson plan to go with the free music file: Pause & Play ‘Birds’, featuring the first movement of the Mozart Concerto for Flute and Harp K 299. ‘Pause & Play’ Music Appreciation mini-lessons are made for elementary-age students and their teachers or parents. Download the free basic file here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12556504
Music Appreciation: Pause & Play 'Jiggles'
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Music Appreciation: Pause & Play 'Jiggles'

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Here is a mini-lesson plan to go with the free music file: Pause & Play ‘Jiggles’, which contains two pieces featuring the double bass. The first piece is called ‘Pickles’ and is performed by Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer and Marc O’Connor. The second is called ‘Running’, written and performed by Adam Ben Ezra. ‘Pause & Play’ Music Appreciation mini-lessons are made for elementary-age students and their teachers or parents. Download the free basic file here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12556504
Methinks I'll Read Shakespeare: Julius Caesar
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Methinks I'll Read Shakespeare: Julius Caesar

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Art thou ready to read Shakespeare? But of course! Here you will finde instructions, assignments, definitions, explanations, and other sundry ‘stuff’ which will make reading ‘Julius Caesar’ a zephyr – that is, a breeze! This approach focuses on seeing the big picture, with only the most interesting of extra information included for thine own interest. Read the words of the beloved Bard aloud! Write some of your own! Explore the themes of ‘flattery’ and ‘honour’. . . draw three characters’ facial expressions . . . examine the text one more time, looking for details ‘divine and rare’ . . . memorize a few lines . . . and hark! It is done! Included here are the following: the complete play ‘Julius Caesar’; seven separate sections each containing assignments and information, and detailed Summaries of Acts and Scenes. This text is well-suited to homeschoolers who do not anticipate putting on the play, or doing other activities that involve collaboration with numerous other people. It is especially aimed at students who are not yet familiar with Shakespeare’s plays, and who will benefit from a light-hearted but meaningful approach to reading them. The sections and assignments are as follows: Hark! Methinks I’ll Read the Play (Read aloud and learn about the real Julius Caesar and Shakespeare’s historical plays.) Hark! What Do I Understand? (Copying, Lists, Translation and learn about the first edition, which was ‘qvite differente’.) Hark! Methinks I Hear A Voice! (Memorize and perform a speech, and learn about reading aloud effectively.) Hark! Methinks I’ll Look Again (Underline certain features, and look at a simple comparison between the class systems of ancient Rome and Shakespearean England.) Hark! Methinks I’ll Write Mine Own (Choose between writing a 5 paragraph essay on the topic of ‘flattery’ or a report on the topic of ‘honour’ within the play. Detailed guidelines are given. Write your own speech. Learn about men and women in Shakespeare’s theatre and Roman society.) Hark! Methinks I’ll Draw Awhile! (Add facial features to three prepared faces.) Stay, Good Friend - There’s More! (Brief and Ridiculous Comparative Biography of Shakespeare and Caesar, Detailed Summary of Acts and Scenes, List of Characters to keep nearby while reading the play) Note: ‘The Guide’ and ‘The Play’ are in two separate files - you may use your own edition of the play if you prefer, and only download ‘The Guide’.
English Grammar: Adjectival, Adverbial and Noun Clauses
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English Grammar: Adjectival, Adverbial and Noun Clauses

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This humorous book will give any student a thorough understanding of the three main types of subordinate clauses: adjectival, adverbial and noun clauses. In 35 pages of definitions and explanations, examples, exercises and assignments, you will learn about and practise using these clauses in your own writing. Also included is a 16 page answer key. (Exercises and assignments are to be completed in a separate notebook.) In this book you will: • Learn about main clauses and subordinate clauses • Learn to identify and write your own adjectival, adverbial and noun clauses • Complete 31 exercises and 20 assignments • Hone your skills with extra review exercises and assignments at the end of the book • Enjoy whimsical (and ridiculous) references to moose . . . In each section: • Adjectival Clauses: Learn to identify relative pronouns; know when to use ‘who’ and ‘whom’; determine whether the relative pronoun acts as a subject or direct object within the clause; learn when to use ‘which’ and ‘that’; learn when to use ‘who’ or ‘which/that’; learn about possessive adjectival clauses; understand the difference between a question and an adjectival clause; learn about relative pronouns preceded by prepositions • Adverbial Clauses: Learn about subordinating conjunctions; understand the difference between an adjectival and adverbial clause; learn to identify and use clauses of time, place, manner, condition, concession, and cause; learn to differentiate between clauses of various types; learn to identify sentences containing different types of clauses • Noun Clauses: learn to identify and use noun clauses; learn about noun clauses that behave as direct objects or complements; learn about noun clauses that behave as subjects; noun clauses in reported speech • Extra Review: combine all your new knowledge and skills in several exercises and assignments • Answer Key: contains answers for all exercises. Answers to assignments will be unique to each individual. Knowing how sentences can be constructed is an invaluable tool for any student or writer. Improve your English Grammar, and learn how to protect your wool socks from an intrepid moose, all in one book!
English Grammar: Present Participles & Gerunds (B&W)
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English Grammar: Present Participles & Gerunds (B&W)

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Here is a fully black and white version of the book, with a more mature format for older students. What is a participle? What is a gerund? It’s time to find out! Read about George, Nancy and a gaggle of Canada Geese while learning to identify and use important elements of English grammar. In 37 pages of definitions and explanations, examples, exercises and assignments, you will learn more about these verbals than you ever thought possible! (Answer key included.) In this book you will: • Identify present participles and gerunds in a variety of sentence structures • Use present participles as adjectives and adverbs in your own writing • Use gerunds as subjects, direct objects, etc. in your own writing • Read about Nancy, George and the always adorable Canada goose . . .
Methinks I'll Read Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream
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Methinks I'll Read Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream

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Art thou ready to read Shakespeare? But of course! Here you will finde assignments, definitions, explanations, and other sundry ‘stuff’ which will make reading ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ a zephyr – that is, a breeze! This approach focuses on seeing the big picture, with only the most interesting of extra information included for thine own interest. Read the words of the beloved Bard aloud! Write some of your own! Explore the theme of ‘dreams’ . . . draw a character . . . examine the text one more time, looking for details ‘divine and rare’ . . . memorize a few lines . . . and hark! It is done! Included here are the following: the complete play ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’; seven separate sections each containing assignments and information; a glossary of Weird Words, a Biography, and Summaries of Acts and Scenes. This text is well-suited to homeschoolers who do not anticipate putting on the play, or doing other activities that involve collaboration with numerous other people. It is especially aimed at students who are not yet familiar with Shakespeare’s plays, and who will benefit from a light-hearted but meaningful approach to reading them. The sections and assignments are as follows: Hark! Methinks I’ll Read the Play (read aloud and learn theatre terms) Hark! What Do I Understand? (copying, list, translation and learn about iambic pentameter) Hark! Methinks I Hear A Voice! (memorization, learn about ‘soliloquy’) Hark Methinks I’ll Look Again (underline certain features, learn more about Shakespeare’s quill and ink) Hark! Methinks I’ll Write Mine Own (Choose between a 5 paragraph essay or a report on the topic of ‘dreams’ within the play. Detailed guidelines are given. Learn about editing and copyright.) Hark! Methinks I’ll Draw Awhile! (Draw a main character, learn about costume and set design.) Stay, Good Friend - There’s More! (Glossary of Weird Words, Brief Biography, Summary of Acts and Scenes. Invent a word and define one from the play that you’ve never seen before.)
A Sherlock Holmes Reading Comprehension Collection
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A Sherlock Holmes Reading Comprehension Collection

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Who better to show the usefulness of a well-asked question - and the importance of a clear and concise answer - than Sherlock Holmes? This collection contains four of the best-loved Sherlock Holmes tales, in full reading comprehension format: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle The Adventure of the Red-Headed League A Scandal in Bohemia The Adventure of Silver Blaze Each of the four books contains: • A full, original story, divided into ten short sections Following each section: o Five questions to be answered separately in a student’s notebook o Vocabulary, in alphabetical order, with definitions or synonyms (making the word comprehensible in the story’s context), from the chapter just read o A ‘looking up close’ page, exploring one main theme of the section just read (with pictures) Directions: • Read one section of the book at a time. Use the vocabulary list to help with understanding the story (and practise looking things up in alphabetical order). Answer the questions in a separate notebook. Read the ‘looking up close’ page for fun. Enjoy a good, old-fashioned, Sherlock Holmes mystery!
How To Draw A Snowflake
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How To Draw A Snowflake

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Draw a snowflake with six long arms and six short arms - then decorate it using your own style! This drawing exercise requires a pencil, ruler and protractor.