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Welcome to Mused Minds, I'm a middle school specialist with a focus on literature, language, and social studies/humanities. My teaching journey has taken me across South Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand, where I've embraced diverse classrooms in international schools, implementing the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Cambridge curriculum.

Welcome to Mused Minds, I'm a middle school specialist with a focus on literature, language, and social studies/humanities. My teaching journey has taken me across South Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand, where I've embraced diverse classrooms in international schools, implementing the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Cambridge curriculum.
The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani - Auto-Grading Comprehension Quizzes
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The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani - Auto-Grading Comprehension Quizzes

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Engage your middle school students with this comprehensive resource tailored for Veera Hiranandani’s “The Night Diary.” Designed for grades 6 and 7, this pack features 6 fully-editable Google Quizzes to assess comprehension and inference skills after reading specific sections of the novel. Each quiz is crafted for ease of use and customization, providing a blend of auto-marking multiple-choice questions and thought-provoking inferential prompts. Key Features: 6 quizzes in total Auto-grading/ auto-marking multiple choice questions - 20 per quiz. 2 open-ended questions for longer answers which require quick manual marking (or can be deleted). Foster Critical Thinking: Promote analytical skills through inferential questioning. Customizable Learning: Adapt quizzes to fit your teaching style and learning objectives. Included Resources: 6 Editable Google Quizzes: Conveniently accessible via copy link, each quiz is customizable to align with your curriculum. Once click the link, it auto creates your own copy, you may edit as you wish. Model answer for open-ended questions. Teacher Directions: Clear guidance on implementing quizzes effectively, including grading strategies and model answers.
Valentine's Day: Love Around the World Reading Comprehension and Summarizing
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Valentine's Day: Love Around the World Reading Comprehension and Summarizing

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Diversity reigns this Valentine’s Day! Dive into diverse love traditions with Love Around the World: Reading Comprehension and Summary Activities, a captivating resource packed with engaging readings and interactive activities for your classroom. Specifically designed for Middle School Students for use near Valentine’s day. Go beyond hearts and chocolates! Explore unique cultural expressions of love from 5 different corners of the globe: Japan: Uncover the intricate dance of “obligation chocolate” and “true feelings chocolate” in this fascinating look at Valentine’s Day traditions. Wales: Discover the romantic allure of wooden “love spoons,” each carving whispering a secret message of the heart. Finland: Celebrate “Friend’s Day” with heartwarming activities focused on platonic love and appreciation. Argentina: Savor the sweetness of “La Semana de la Dulzura” and explore a week dedicated to sharing delicious treats with loved ones. Brazil: Dance to the rhythm of “Dia dos Namorados,” a vibrant celebration of love under the summer sun. Each engaging reading comes complete with: Comprehension and Vocabulary Worksheets: Hone critical thinking skills while building vocabulary through synonym exploration. Summary Worksheets: Master the art of summarizing key points with a focus on “where, when, and how.” Also, additional resources included are: Collaborative Peer Sharing Summary Grid: Encourage active learning and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange - perfect for a jigsaw reading. Detailed Answer Key: Ensure complete understanding and seamless lesson execution. But wait, there’s more! This flexible resource can be used anytime, not just around Valentine’s Day! Integrate it seamlessly into units exploring themes of love, culture, and diversity. Ready to embark on a global journey of love and learning? Download Celebrating Love Around the World today and ignite your students’ curiosity!
Love Around the World: 5 Stations with Fun Activities
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Love Around the World: 5 Stations with Fun Activities

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Get ready to celebrate love with this fun stations activity bursting with global love traditions, engaging activities, and deep learning. Look no further than Love Around the World: 5 Stations with Fun Activities - your complete resource for a culturally enriching, heart-warming celebration! Embark on a journey through vibrant stations, each brimming with creative explorations and insightful discoveries: Zulu Bead Design: Weave stories of affection into custom beaded bracelets, steeped in cultural symbolism. Create Your Own Love Celebration: Imagine and design a unique festival celebrating love and togetherness in your own dreamed-up culture. Research & Teach: Become a mini-cultural ambassador! Unearth a captivating love tradition from another land, research its fascinating details, and prepare a captivating mini-presentation to share your discoveries. Vocab & Grammar Games: Boost your language skills in a love-themed wonderland! Play fun games and tackle challenging activities to master vocabulary and grammar related to emotions, relationships, and festive spirit. Welsh Lovespoon Design: Unveil the intricate symbolism of Welsh Lovespoons and craft your own wooden tokens of affection, each carved with meaningful symbols to whisper your heart’s message. More than just a Valentine’s Day activity, “Love Around the World” is a springboard for: Celebrating diversity and fostering cultural understanding. Igniting creativity and critical thinking skills through engaging activities. Strengthening vocabulary and grammar in a meaningful context. Building confidence and presentation skills through student-led mini-lessons. Creating a vibrant and inclusive classroom community brimming with joy and shared learning. Ready to transform your Valentine’s Day and beyond? Download “Love Around the World” today and unlock a world of love, learning, and global connection!
Valentine's day Love Around the World: Reading and Stations Bundle
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Valentine's day Love Around the World: Reading and Stations Bundle

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Celebrate Love in All its Global Splendor: 2 Powerful Resources in 1 Bundle! Love Around the World: Reading Comprehension and Summary Activities Love Around the World: 5 Stations with Fun Activities: Spark curiosity, ignite learning, and embrace diversity this Valentine’s Day with a powerful duo of classroom resources: Love Around the World: Reading Comprehension and Summary Activities: Captivating readings: Explore unique love traditions from Japan, Wales, Finland, Argentina, and Brazil, enriching cultural understanding. Key reading skills: Hone comprehension with vocabulary worksheets and perfect summarizing through guided activities. Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing: Utilize the peer-to-peer summary grid for a dynamic jigsaw reading experience. Flexible for any time: Celebrate love beyond Valentine’s Day! Integrate seamlessly into units on love, culture, and diversity. Love Around the World: 5 Stations with Fun Activities: Embark on a global adventure: Explore vibrant stations overflowing with engaging activities and creative explorations. **Unleash creativity: **Design Zulu bead bracelets, craft your own love festival, and carve meaningful Welsh Lovespoons. **Become a cultural ambassador: Research and share fascinating love traditions from around the world through captivating mini-presentations. **Boost language skills: Play fun games and master vocabulary and grammar related to love, relationships, and celebration. Build confidence and presentation skills: Encourage student-led mini-lessons for a thriving classroom community. Download the Love Around the World Bundle today and unlock a world of love, learning, and global connection for your students! #ValentinesDay #Diversity #ReadingComprehension #SummaryWriting #CulturalAwareness #TeacherResources #TpT Keywords: Love traditions, diversity, reading comprehension, summary writing, Valentine’s Day, cultural awareness, teacher resources, TpT, stations activities, creative learning, global celebration.
Diary Writing Multi-Lesson Pack - Learn, Analyze, Write (Rubric Included)
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Diary Writing Multi-Lesson Pack - Learn, Analyze, Write (Rubric Included)

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Diary Writing Multi-Lesson Pack - Learn, Analyze, Write (Rubric Included) This series of lessons is created to engage your students with writing and make it fun! However, it has a robust learning focus and really summarizes the key features of diary writing well. Printable PDFs + Google Slides included Designed to complement your study of novels featuring diary and letter writing, I’ve used this with a variety of text. Most suitable for 6-8th, but can be used with EAL/EFL students too as there is a grammar and structure focus. Key Aims of the Lesson Series: Learn: Introduce students to the essential features of diary writing through a dynamic slide pack. Analyze: Develop critical thinking with model text analysis worksheets, available at three differentiated reading levels. Write: Apply learned features to a diary writing exercise, supported by a detailed rubric for effective evaluation. What’s Included: Key Features Teaching Pack: Engaging slides that demystify the art of diary writing. Printable Student Checklist: Features of a Diary in various colors and black & white for easy reference. Analyzing Features/Model Text Worksheets: Three differentiated options to cater to various reading levels. Writing Tasks + Rubric: A carefully crafted diary writing exercise with a detailed rubric for assessment. Why This Resource Stands Out: Reading Level Variations: The analysis task is thoughtfully designed with three different reading levels, ensuring inclusivity. Diverse Model Text: Explore model texts from various perspectives and events, fostering a deeper understanding of diverse experiences. Comprehensive Inclusions: From model text with answers to a student-friendly writing rubric, this pack is a one-stop solution for a well-rounded learning experience. Cultivate a love for diary writing and nurture your students’ creative expression with this versatile resource. Your learners will not only understand the nuances of diary writing but also gain valuable insights from diverse perspectives. Transform your writing lessons today!
Greek Mythology Coloring Book: Gods, Goddesses, and Mythical Creatures
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Greek Mythology Coloring Book: Gods, Goddesses, and Mythical Creatures

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Discover an enchanting learning journey with the “Greek Mythology Coloring Book.” Engage students in the captivating realm of ancient Greece through intricate illustrations and short paragraphs about each character. 25 Coloring Pages with short paragraphs - perfect for struggling readers or younger middle school students. Highlights: Intricate Designs: Students will love coloring detailed depictions of Zeus, Athena, and more. Mythical Creatures: Spark imagination with centaurs, minotaurs, and sirens. Educational Relaxation: Blend art with mythology learning, making lessons engaging and inspiring. Optimal Size: Printable in A4 (8.5 by 11 inch) All Ages: Ideal for sparking interest in mythology across grade levels. Experience Ancient Legends: Transform the classroom into an epic learning adventure with our captivating coloring book. Perfect for educators aiming to make history and mythology come alive through artful exploration.
Dystopian No-Prep Activities Pack
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Dystopian No-Prep Activities Pack

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Welcome to an exciting exploration of dystopian novels and movies, tailor-made for middle school students (grades 7-9). This can be used with any dystopian novel or movie. This resource is all about digging into the cool stuff in these stories – the twists, turns, and what makes them dystopian. But it’s not just about reading; it’s about thinking and creating. Whether you’re doing individual work or diving into group activities, we’ve got tasks and role cards to keep things interesting. Expect less textbook vibes and more of a creative journey, where students get to shape their own thoughts about the dystopian worlds being studied. Digital (Google Slides) + Printable (PDF) No-prep activities SNEAK PEAK - CONTENTS 38 pages of awesomeness! Pre-reading activities: What is a Dystopia? Examples of issues in dystopian texts Brainstorming current issues What do you know about Dystopian Literature already Cover and Blurb - pre-reading prediction First Thoughts Identifying features Characterization Character Discussion Role Cards Character Graphic Organizer Character Creative Writing Chart Symbolism Setting Setting Discussion Role Cards Setting illustration and annotation task Character interaction with setting task/ cut-outs Setting as an antagonist Setting Survival Dilemma Teacher’s Notes Setting Survival Dilemma Card Real-world-to-text connections Quick Writes - Analytical Peer/Self Assessment Sheet Vocabulary word bank Creative tasks Inspiration notebook
Hatchet No-Prep Novel Study Workbook 100+ Printable Pages
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Hatchet No-Prep Novel Study Workbook 100+ Printable Pages

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Immerse your students in the thrilling adventure of “Hatchet” with this Comprehensive Novel Study Bundle – a treasure trove of over 100 pages of resources designed for 4th-7th graders, ready to print or use digitally! Key Features: Engaging Pre-reading Activities (Survival Quiz + Pyramid discussion with teachers notes) Comprehensive Comprehension Activities for Each Chapter (20 worksheets in total) Vocabulary Activities for Every Chapter - gap fill activities to check understanding Quick Writes with Model Answers - great for supporting and differentiating Convenient Rubrics for Easy Grading of Comprehension Questions, Quick Writes, and Creative/Text Transformations Ideas and instructions for creative writing and text transformation tasks Additional Graphic Organizers and Resources Spotlighting Character Development, Conflict, Setting, Symbolism, and Theme Inspiring End of Unit Project Ideas Why Choose This Bundle: Save valuable time with ready-to-use, teacher-friendly materials - model answers provided! Cultivate a profound understanding of the novel’s elements among your students. Cater to diverse learning styles through a range of engaging activities. Ignite critical thinking and analytical skills in your literature class. Simplify assessment with provided answer keys. Transform your literature class into an interactive and enriching experience. Perfect for middle school classrooms, this bundle ensures your students not only explore the intricacies of “Hatchet” but also develop essential literary analysis skills that will stay with them long after the last page is turned.
City of Ember No-Prep Novel Study (Printable)
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City of Ember No-Prep Novel Study (Printable)

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Engage your students in a thorough exploration of ‘City of Ember’ with this extensive Novel Study Bundle, featuring over 105 pages of resources - all ready to print or use digitally! This resource can be used with a range of ages between 4th-7th grade. Key highlights: Pre-reading activities Comprehension Activities for Each Chapter Vocabulary Activities for Each Chapter Quick Writes with Model Answers for quick writes Rubrics for comprehension questions; quick write responses and creative/text transformations. Additional graphic organizers and resources for focus on character development, conflict, setting, symbolism and theme. End of Unit Project Ideas Why Choose This Bundle: Save time with ready-to-use materials. Foster a deeper understanding of the novel’s elements. Cater to various learning styles with diverse activities. Promote critical thinking and analytical skills. Easily assess comprehension with provided answer keys.
Ultimate Kids Planner and Journal: Organisation, Reflection and Mindfulness
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Ultimate Kids Planner and Journal: Organisation, Reflection and Mindfulness

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Presenting the Ultimate Kids Planner and Journal: Tailored for Empowering Students with ADHD and Supporting Neurodiversity. Crafted with Care for Educators and SEN Coordinators: Designed to cater to the distinctive needs of neurodiverse students who may encounter challenges with organization and self-confidence. Our Kids Planner and Journal extends a helping hand on their path towards mindfulness, structured planning, and enhanced self-belief. Cultivating Mindfulness: Every week commences with thought-provoking cues for cultivating gratitude and art-based affirmations to aid in emotional expression. The week culminates with a space for reflection, encouraging students to revisit their experiences. Weekly Mindful Approaches: Each week, students are introduced to captivating strategies to navigate the twists and turns of life while fostering a clear and focused mindset. Streamlined Weekly Insights: The concise weekly overviews provide a glimpse into their objectives, undertakings, and aspirations for the upcoming week. Abundant room is allocated for recording crucial information, with the flexibility to emphasize specific aspects for each week. Weekly Goal Establishment: Empower your students to set and accomplish their individual goals. Our planner offers a dedicated area for them to dream ambitiously, plan thoughtfully, and commemorate achievements, no matter how small. Daily Routine Checklists: Bid farewell to disorganized routines and extend a warm welcome to daily triumphs. The planner’s ADHD-friendly checklists ensure students adhere to their schedule and proficiently tackle each task, day by day. Space for Daily Prompts and Annotations: With a designated area for daily prompts and annotations, students remain attuned to their objectives. Whether it’s a gentle reminder or a creative brainstorm, our planner preserves their ideas within arm’s reach. Weekly Contemplation: Champion progress and development through weekly introspection. Students cultivate an appreciation for their accomplishments, fostering a sense of fulfillment and elevating self-esteem
Sight Words Workbook - writing practice and coloring
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Sight Words Workbook - writing practice and coloring

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Welcome to the Sight Words Superhero Workbook, an all-inclusive and engaging learning resource crafted to empower students of all abilities, including neurodiverse learners who may face writing and memory challenges. 100 pages of activities and games - this teacher-friendly workbook is designed to cater to diverse learning needs, making it a valuable addition to your classroom resources. From students just beginning their sight word journey to those requiring extra support, this superhero-themed workbook provides a structured approach to sight word mastery that will excite and inspire your students. Designed for Neurodiverse Learners: This resource was designed for the challenges of neurodiverse students, including those with ADHD and dyspraxia. Our workbook provides a easy and digestible practice activities that can also be used as home-learning books. Key Features: Word Writing Practice: Reinforce sight word recognition through purposeful tracing exercises that help solidify word formation. Coloring for All Words: Encourage creativity and word association with vibrant coloring activities, making learning an enjoyable and immersive experience. Games to Practice Each Phase: Interactive games aligned with each learning phase make reinforcing sight words entertaining and effective. Full Sentence Writing Practice: Take students’ learning to the next level with full sentence writing exercises, building their confidence and preparing them for reading comprehension. Suitable for All Ages: Whether you teach early learners embarking on their sight word journey or older students needing additional support, this workbook caters to all age groups and diverse learning styles. Its adaptability ensures personalized growth and fosters success for every student in your class.
Russian Revolution - printable workbook + teacher pack
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Russian Revolution - printable workbook + teacher pack

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Looking for an engaging and informative way to teach your students about the Russian Revolution?** Look no further than our Russian Revolution teacher pack + workbook**! These resources cover the period of 1905-1924, including Bloody Sunday, Bolshevik uprisings, and Stalin’s rise to power. With interactive activities grounded in solid content knowledge, your students will love learning about this fascinating period in history through gapfills, roleplay, and more. Plus, with a final assessment piece and planning framework, your students will have all the tools they need to master the material. Teacher PDF is supported by the workbook. Information is presented clearly, covering all the important events in a way that students can easily understand. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to bring the Russian Revolution to life in your classroom!
Narrative structure workbook - informational and activities/task cards
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Narrative structure workbook - informational and activities/task cards

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Introducing an interactive workbook for middle school students that is perfect for studying narrative elements! This comprehensive resource includes information on plot, character development, setting, and more, along with engaging practice activities and task cards. The workbook also features anchor charts and planning frameworks to help students organize their ideas, as well as punctuation, structure, and reader engagement checklists to ensure their writing is top-notch. With 33 ready-to-use pages, this workbook is downloadable in PDF and PPTX and can be easily adapted to fit any novel study or writing project. Teachers can dip in and out of the resource to focus on specific elements of narrative writing or use it as a comprehensive guide throughout the school year. The pptx. can be edited so that teachers can customise the content. **I have found this useful for English as an Additional Language learners as they transition to mainstream classes.
Historical Fiction literature circle pack + task cards
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Historical Fiction literature circle pack + task cards

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This resource is designed to enhance your students’ understanding of historical fiction as a genre and develop their analytical skills while reading any historical fiction text. This resource can be used in a variety of ways and is suitable for individual or group work. Aimed at middle school students, the slides include tasks for literature groups centered around a topic for each week. The interactive slides are editable and ready to print, allowing you to tailor the content to your teaching needs. The slides include literature circle tasks, creative task cards and quick write prompts, encouraging students to think critically about the themes, characters, and historical context of the book. Whether you are teaching in person or online, our resource is the perfect tool to help your students dive deeper into the world of historical fiction.
Revolution role-play (teacher guide + cards)
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Revolution role-play (teacher guide + cards)

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Introducing the Revolution Role-play - a dynamic and engaging resource designed for humanities, social studies, or individuals and societies classes - aimed at students between 13-16 years old. This resource includes everything you need to set up a fun and interactive role-play that explores the themes and events of social change. This resource includes ready-to-print cards (in google slides format) and a teacher guide which includes suggestions for set-up, a range of reflection prompts, challenges to introduce during the role-play, and follow-on activities that will deepen your students’ understanding of the issues and dilemmas that arise in times of social change. Included: 1 google slide with printable cards (16 roles included) - these are totally editable so that you can adjust for your classroom context. The slides also include a section for the teacher on: teacher set-up guidelines, suggestions, additional prompts, reflection activities and potential follow-on activities.
IGCSE ESL Summary Review
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IGCSE ESL Summary Review

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This is a 3 lesson series which reviews the IGCSE ESL Summary task. It includes the following: 35 SLIDES a review of the assessment criteria a 5 stage approach to the task practice in highlighting keywords instruction on how to paraphrase (with examples) a peer summary task (past paper is suggested with mark scheme) an independent task with self-reflection that can be done with any past paper (link to past papers is given in the slide notes) Please check the slide notes for where to find the past papers.
Tulip Touch - SoW - 25 lessons
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Tulip Touch - SoW - 25 lessons

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This resource includes: 25 lessons which focus on the character, plot and theme development in Tulip Touch. This uses an inquiry-based approach with key questions and critical thinking as the basis. 86 slides with lessons to use in class - learning objectives, activities, socratic seminars, projects, peer assessment and peer reading support. 3 supporting worksheets - differentiated peer reading question; inference task and peer reflection worksheet.
Creative writing PBL 4 week project
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Creative writing PBL 4 week project

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In this 4 week project students will work on creating their own stories using TAP (Text type, audience, purpose) and DAD (Description, Action, Dialogue) planning frameworks. The project takes them on a journey through planning by starting with a mood board, then some planning frameworks and a storyboard. Students learn how to do basic coding in Twinery to make their story interactive and engaging. Elements of AfL are explored by incorporating some direct instruction on how to give meaningful feedback. Peer feedback, teacher feedback and self-reflection are integrated into the project and all have accompanying templates. Included in this resources is: Teacher plan - an efficient document outlaying what each week looks like and the general procedure and key tasks. PPT- the full 4 weeks of project. TAP planning template DAD planning template Peer feedback worksheet Self-reflection worksheet
IGCSE ESL Listening gap fill tips and practice
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IGCSE ESL Listening gap fill tips and practice

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This lesson is designed to review the IGCSE ESL exercise 5 gap fill activity. However, it could be used for IELTS listening review too as many of the tips and strategies are applicable. This is a lesson complete with: learning objectives teachers notes in the bottom of the slides an accompanying worksheet with answers The lesson focuses on analysing the question with a specific focus on identifying word classes, synonyms and distractors. Students are encouraged to discuss and key ideas are posed as questions to help students remember.
Graph lesson pack (IELTS/EAL IGCSE support/ESL)
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Graph lesson pack (IELTS/EAL IGCSE support/ESL)

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This resource includes a PPT complete with two multi-page worksheets, in total this lesson can cover about 4 hours worth of work. The learning objectives are: To learn specific vocabulary in order to accurately describe a graph and its trends. To consider different forms of the keywords. To analyse a model graph summary and identify key features. To apply new vocabulary to describe a given graph. To apply all skills to research, identify data, plot a graph and write about it. The worksheets include vocabulary activities, supported writing practice and a model text which students need to analyse.