This compact review of Direct and Indirect Speech for quick referencing is perfect for teaching Grammar. These no prep scaffolding notes would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love this information that is well-planned for student engagement. After attempting these New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based activities students will be able to: List the similarities and differences between direct and indirect speech. Identify the changes seen in adverbs, modal verbs and pronouns when converting direct into indirect speech. Identify the structure of the sentences when the speech is direct and indirect. Test their understanding of the changes seen in verb tenses when converting direct into indirect speech. Use commas, inverted commas and relevant end punctuation to mark direct speech and quotations. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue to develop experiences, events and characters. This download includes: SN 1: Vocabulary Overview SN 2: Features of Direct and Indirect Speech SN 3: Direct vs Indirect Speech: Differences and Similarities SN 4: Adverb Changes when Direct Speech becomes Indirect SN 5: Modal Verb changes when Direct Speech becomes Indirect SN 6: Pronoun Changes when Direct Speech becomes Indirect SN 7: Tense Changes when Direct Speech becomes Indirect SN 8: Rules followed in changing Functional Sentences from Direct to Indirect Speech SN 9: Structure of the Sentences in Direct and Indirect Speech SN 10: Direct and Indirect Speech Rubrics Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment

These Worksheets with an Answer Key are perfect for teaching Spelling - Words Ending in -ary, -ery and -ory. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love these grade-appropriate exercises that are well planned for student engagement. After attempting these New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based activities students will be able to: Use suffixes based on the spelling rules and meanings to form nouns and adjectives. Use the root words to form –ary, -ery and –ory words. Use –ary –ery and –ory words to complete the given sentences. Use suffixes –ary, -ery and –ory to form words and use roots as clues to the meaning of new words. Assess and evaluate the correct use of suffixes –ary, -ery and –ory in forming new words. Create new word patterns with words ending in –ary, -ery and –ory to use in writing. This download includes: EXERCISE 1: Give two examples each to each of the nouns, places and adjectives based on the spelling rules for -ary, -ery and -ory words. EXERCISE 2: Add a suffix: -ary, -ery or -ory to complete each of the words in the sentences below. EXERCISE 3: Chose an –ary word from the options to complete each of the sentences below. EXERCISE 4: Chose an -ery word from the brackets to complete each of the sentences below. EXERCISE 5: Choose the correct -ory or -ery word from each set of words to fill in each blank. EXERCISE 6: Use the suffix –ary to form words and use roots as clues to the meaning of new words. EXERCISE 7: Use the suffix –ery to form words and use roots as clues to the meaning of new words. EXERCISE 8: Use the suffix –ory to form words and use roots as clues to the meaning of new words. EXERCISE 9: Assess and evaluate the correct use of suffixes –ary, -ery and –ory in forming new words. EXERCISE 10: Create new word patterns with words ending in -ary, -ery and -ory to use in writing. EXERCISE 11: Add a suffix -ary, -ery or -ory (as indicated) to each of the root words to form a noun or adjective. EXERCISE 12: Add a correct suffix – -ary, -ery or -ory – to the stem to complete the word. EXERCISE 13: Use the root word and noun to form -ary word. EXERCISE 14: Use the root word and noun to form -ory word. EXERCISE 15: Use the root word to form -ery, or -ary word.

This compact review of Active and Passive Voice for quick referencing is perfect for teaching Grammar. These no prep scaffolding notes would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love this information that is well-planned for student engagement. With the help of these scaffolding notes students will be able to: Identify and define the structure of a sentence when verbs are active and passive. Group and order tense forms into active and passive verbs. Form and use verbs in the active and passive voice. Analyse verb tenses to determine whether constructions rely on active or passive voice. Recognise and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice. Produce and present well-written sentences with appropriate active and passive verbs. This download includes: SN 1: Vocabulary Overview SN 2: Structure of Sentences in Active and Passive Voice SN 3: Present Tense Forms of Active and Passive Verbs SN 4: Past Tense Forms of Active and Passive Verbs SN 5: Future Tense Forms of Active and Passive Verbs SN 6: Modal Verb Forms of Sentences in Active and Passive Voice SN 7: Active and Passive Voice Rubrics

This compact review of Verb Moods for quick referencing is perfect for teaching Indicative, Imperative, Interrogative, Conditional and Subjunctive Mood. These no prep scaffolding notes would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love this information that is well-planned for student engagement. After studying these Scaffolding Notes students will be able to: Recall the meaning of the terms associated with verb moods. Consider the functions of verb moods to identify the signs that exemplify the verb forms in the given text. Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional and subjunctive mood. Investigate and identify the mood of the given verb. Recognise and correct inappropriate shifts in verb moods. Create their own sentences showing the mood of the verb. This download includes: SN 1: Vocabulary Overview SN 2: Functions of Verb Moods SN 3: Subjunctive vs Conditional Mood SN 4: Verb changes in Subjunctive Verb Forms SN 5: Moods of Verbs Rubrics Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment More Grammar Resources by the same Author: Active and Passive Voice Direct and Indirect Speech Subject-Verb Agreement Standard English Conventions Grammatical Cases Verbals Moods of Verbs

This PowerPoint Presentation is perfect for teaching Moods of Verbs - Indicative, Imperative, Interrogative, Conditional, Subjunctive. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love these exercises that are carefully planned for student engagement. After attempting these New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based activities students will be able to: Recall the meaning of the terms associated with verb moods. Consider the functions of verb moods to identify the signs that exemplify the verb forms in the given text. Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional and subjunctive mood. Investigate and identify the mood of the given verb. Recognise and correct inappropriate shifts in verb moods. Create their own sentences showing the mood of the verb. This download includes: EXERCISE 1: Match the TERMS (1-7) with their MEANINGS (A-G). EXERCISE 2: Watch the video - Verbs: Moods - to identify the following: verb moods expressed in the visuals; meaning of the verb moods; verb forms used by the verb moods; and an example each for verb moods. EXERCISE 3: Consider the functions of verb moods to identify the signs that exemplify the verb forms in the given text. EXERCISE 4: Compare and contrast conditional and subjunctive moods. EXERCSIE 5: Identify the change in verb forms from normal verb forms to subjunctive verb forms in the given text. EXERCISE 6: Interpret and verbalise pictures of verb moods based on the verb tense denoted and pronouns given. EXERCISE 7: Test your knowledge of verb moods. EXERCISE 8: Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional and subjunctive mood. EXERCISE 9: Investigate and identify the mood of the given verb. EXERCISE 10: Test your knowledge of subjunctive mood. EXERCISE 11: Recognise and correct inappropriate shifts in verb moods. EXERCISE 12: Create your own sentences showing the mood of the verb. EXERCISE 13: Attempt any one of the tasks to create your own sentences showing the mood of the verb. RUBRICS: Moods of Verbs Rubrics EXERCISE 14: Decide if the verbs are indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional or subjunctive. EXERCISE 15: Read the following passage. Pay attention to verb moods. Decide if the verbs are indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional or subjunctive.

This Unit Lesson Plan is perfect for teaching Modal Verbs – can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, have to, will and would. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love these exercises that are carefully planned for student engagement. After attempting these New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based activities students will be able to: Recall and list the modal verb types with their positions. Identify the modal verbs from a given text and say what they express. Form and use modal verbs to express ability, possibility, advice, obligation and request. Form and use modal verbs to convey various conditions. Recognise and correct inappropriate use of modal verbs in writing. Produce well-written sentences using modal verbs in correct positions. Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment More Vocabulary Resources by the same Author: Idioms Modal Verbs Determiners Imperative Verbs Conditionals Synonyms and Antonyms Articles (a, an, the) Compound Words Connectives and Transitions

This Unit Lesson Plan is perfect for teaching Sentence Structure – Conditional Sentences – Zero, First, Second, Third and Mixed. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love these exercises that are carefully planned for student engagement. After attempting these New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based activities students will be able to: Match the terms associated with conditionals with their meanings. Consider the usage and formation to identify the verbs that exemplify the conditionals in the given text. Form and use conditionals to achieve particular effects. Illustrate the structure of conditionals relating them to condition and results with tenses. Identify the common mistakes made by beginners in the use of conditionals in writing. Produce well-written conditional sentences keeping in mind the formation and usage to express probability, possibility and hypothesis. Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment More Sentence Structure Resources by the same Author: Simple Sentence Structure Compound Sentence Structure Complex Sentence Structure Compound-Complex Sentence Structure Sentence Kinds by Structure Sentence Kinds by Function Cumulative Sentences Sentence Word Order Conditional Sentences

These Worksheets with an Answer Key perfect for teaching Sentence Structure – Conditional Sentences – Zero, First, Second, Third and Mixed. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love these exercises that are carefully planned for student engagement. After attempting these New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based activities students will be able to: Match the terms associated with conditionals with their meanings. Consider the usage and formation to identify the verbs that exemplify the conditionals in the given text. Form and use conditionals to achieve particular effects. Illustrate the structure of conditionals relating them to condition and results with tenses. Identify the common mistakes made by beginners in the use of conditionals in writing. Produce well-written conditional sentences keeping in mind the formation and usage to express probability, possibility and hypothesis. This download includes: EXERCISE 1: Match the terms (A-L) with their meanings (1-12). EXERCISE 2: Watch the video – Conditionals – to tabulate formation and usage of conditionals. EXERCISE 3: Consider the usage and formation to identify the verbs that exemplify the conditionals in the given text. EXERCISE 4: Use the sentence stem to verbalise the action in the graphic to go with the conditional type and formation. EXERCISE 5: Illustrate the structure of conditionals relating them to condition and results with tenses. EXERCISE 6: Test your knowledge of conditional sentences (Part 1-2). EXERCISE 7: Identify the conditional type and tense form of the given sentences (Part 1-2). EXERCISE 8: Provide appropriate conditional and result clauses wherever required. EXERCISE 9: Identify the impact of the use of conditionals in sentences. EXERCISE 10: Identify the common mistakes made by beginners in the use of conditionals in writing (Part 1-2). EXERCISE 11: Identify the conditional sentences that are created to express a particular function. EXERCISE 12: Produce well-written conditional sentences keeping in mind the formation and usage to express probability, possibility and hypothesis. EXERCISE 13: Select the correct verb form to complete each conditional sentence. EXERCISE 14: Write conditional sentences using the given modals both in the positive and negative. EXERCISE 15: Provide an example each for the following conditional sentence structures. EXERCISE 16: Identify the conditional types in the sentences. EXERCISE 17: Use your imagination to make hypothetical pairs of “If… then…” Be creative. Try for as many pairs as possible. EXERCISE 18: Identify the meaning of the conditional sentences and their usage.

These Boom Cards are perfect for teaching Sentence Structure – Conditional Sentences – Zero, First, Second, Third and Mixed. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love these self-grading exercises that are gamified for student engagement. After attempting these New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based Boom Cards students will be able to: Match the terms associated with conditionals with their meanings. Consider the usage and formation to identify the verbs that exemplify the conditionals in the given text. Form and use conditionals to achieve particular effects. Illustrate the structure of conditionals relating them to condition and results with tenses. Identify the common mistakes made by beginners in the use of conditionals in writing. Produce well-written conditional sentences keeping in mind the formation and usage to express probability, possibility and hypothesis. These digital task cards would be great on a: laptop desktop Chromebook tablet mobile device Smart Board Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment More about Boom Learning: To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Internet. Boom Cards play on modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge). Apps are available for Android, iPads, iPhones, and Kindle Fires. For security and privacy, adults must have a Boom Learning account to use and assign Boom Cards. You will be able to assign the Boom Cards you are buying with “Fast Pins,” (play provides instant feedback for self-grading Boom Cards). Fast Play is always a free way for students to engage with Boom Cards decks. For additional assignment options you’ll need a premium account. If you are new to Boom Learning, you will be offered a free trial of our premium account. Readhere for details: http://bit.ly/BoomTrial.

This PowerPoint Presentation is perfect for teaching Standard English Conventions – Pronoun Clarity; Distinction between Determiners, Contractions and Adverbs; Subject-Verb Agreement; Related Noun Agreement and Logical Comparison. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love these exercises that are carefully planned for student engagement. After attempting these New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based activities students will be able to: Review the common mistakes made while using determiners, contractions and adverbs. Review the common mistakes made while using pronouns and ensure clarity. Review the lack of clarity shown in related noun agreement, subject-verb agreement and logical comparison. Identify the errors to ensure pronoun clarity and distinction between determiners, contractions and adverbs. Verify and correct the mistaken subject and deceptive agreement; identify errors to ensure logical comparison and related noun agreement. Create new sentences ensuring pronoun clarity; distinction between determiners, contractions and adverbs; subject-verb agreement; related noun agreement and logical comparison. This download includes: EXERCISE 1: Review the common mistakes made while using determiners, contractions and adverbs. EXERCISE 2: Review the common mistakes made while using pronouns and ensure clarity. EXERCISE 3: Review the lack of clarity shown in related nouns usage, subject-verb agreement and logical comparison. EXERCISE 4: Conduct error identification in the given text to ensure clear distinction between determiners, contractions and adverbs. EXERCISE 5: Carry out error identification in the given text to ensure pronoun clarity (Part 1-3). EXERCISE 6: Verify and correct the mistaken subject and deceptive agreement (Part 1-2). EXERCISE 7: Carry out error identification in the given text to ensure logical comparison and related noun agreement. EXERCISE 8: Create new sentences with consistency in verb tense, verb mood, verb voice, point of view, number, grammatical case, person and number. RUBRICS: Standard English Conventions Rubrics

These Worksheets with an Answer Key perfect for teaching Standard English Conventions – Pronoun Clarity; Distinction between Determiners, Contractions and Adverbs; Subject-Verb Agreement; Related Noun Agreement and Logical Comparison. Your students will love these exercises that are carefully planned for student engagement. After attempting these New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based activities students will be able to: Review the common mistakes made while using determiners, contractions and adverbs. Review the common mistakes made while using pronouns and ensure clarity. Review the lack of clarity shown in related noun agreement, subject-verb agreement and logical comparison. Identify the errors to ensure pronoun clarity and distinction between determiners, contractions and adverbs. Verify and correct the mistaken subject and deceptive agreement; identify errors to ensure logical comparison and related noun agreement. Create new sentences ensuring pronoun clarity; distinction between determiners, contractions and adverbs; subject-verb agreement; related noun agreement and logical comparison. This download includes: EXERCISE 1: Review the common mistakes made while using determiners, contractions and adverbs. EXERCISE 2: Review the common mistakes made while using pronouns and ensure clarity. EXERCISE 3: Review the lack of clarity shown in related nouns usage, subject-verb agreement and logical comparison. EXERCISE 4: Conduct error identification in the given text to ensure clear distinction between determiners, contractions and adverbs. EXERCISE 5: Carry out error identification in the given text to ensure pronoun clarity (Part 1-3). EXERCISE 6: Verify and correct the mistaken subject and deceptive agreement (Part 1-2). EXERCISE 7: Carry out error identification in the given text to ensure logical comparison and related noun agreement. EXERCISE 8: Create new sentences with consistency in verb tense, verb mood, verb voice, point of view, number, grammatical case, person and number.

These Google Slides are perfect for teaching Reading Comprehension through a Folklore Fable - The Discontented Fish. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love these exercises that are carefully planned for student engagement. After attempting these New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based activities students will be able to: Find the meaning of the challenging words and expressions in the story. Identify the key events of the story. Use textual clues to answer the retrieval and inferential questions. Analyse the story to find its plot elements – exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution. Evaluate the text to find its story elements – genre, message, speaker, point of view, tone, conflict type, authorial techniques, plot type, language register, purpose and style. Write a summary, make a character description and create a critical appreciation of the story. This Download Includes: EXERCISE 1: Match the WORDS (1-11) with their MEANINGS (A-K). EXERCISE 2: The author uses different descriptions to describe the pool and the discontented fish in the pool as well as in the river. Sort the descriptions into the correct columns. EXERCISE 3: Order the events that happened in the life of the discontented fish as mentioned in the story. EXERCISE 4: Read the sentences about the discontented fish and decide if they are ‘True’ or ‘False’. EXERCISE 5: Match the CAUSES (1-8) of the EFFECTS (A-H) when the discontented fish arrived in the big river and returned. EXERCISE 6: Identify the different feelings that the discontented fish would have at different points during the story. Why would he feel these different emotions? EXERCISE 7: Answer the following retrieval questions. EXERCISE 8: Answer the following simple inferential questions. EXERCISE 9: Answer the following complex inferential questions. EXERCISE 10: Follow Freytag’s Pyramid to identify the plot elements of the story. EXERCISE 11: Follow the analysis guide to identify the story elements the story. EXERCISE 12: Answer the following questions to demonstrate your understanding of story elements. EXERCISE 13: Briefly summarise the meaning of the story. Use the plot elements to write your summary. Follow the following prompt. EXERCISE 14: Follow the prompt to make a critical appreciation of the poem. EXERCISE 15: Follow the characterisation guide to describe the character of the discontented fish, based on what you learn in the story. EXERCISE 16: Make a diary entry as if you were the discontented fish, reflecting on your feelings about what you don’t like about the pool, why you want to leave and what you hope to find.

This compact review of Irony for quick referencing is perfect for teaching Verbal, Situational and Dramatic Irony. These no prep scaffolding notes would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love this information that is well-planned for student engagement. After studying this information students will be able to: Define irony types – verbal, situational and dramatic. Examine the examples of irony and state what is ironic in them. Show examples of irony that use language, which normally signifies the opposite. Interpret a given text and identify the examples of irony. Evaluate a text and explain how irony is used in it. Use language to express the opposite of what is expected for humorous or emphatic effect. This download includes: SN 1: Vocabulary Overview SN 2: Irony Types and Reader Impact SN 3: Irony Types and their Functions SN 4: Irony Examples SN 5: Irony in Literature SN 6: Irony Rubrics Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment

This Unit Plan is perfect for teaching Irony – Verbal, Situational and Dramatic. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love these exercises that are carefully planned for student engagement. After attempting these New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based activities students will be able to: Define irony types – verbal, situational and dramatic. Examine the examples of irony and state what is ironic in them. Show examples of irony that use language, which normally signifies the opposite. Interpret a given text and identify the examples of irony. Evaluate a text and explain how irony is used in it. Use language to express the opposite of what is expected for humorous or emphatic effect. Here are some other possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment

This PowerPoint Presentation is perfect for teaching Figurative Language - Metaphor. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love these exercises that are carefully planned for student engagement. After attempting these New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based activities students will be able to: Define metaphor with examples. State the similarities and the differences between simile and metaphor. Examine the examples of metaphor to identify what reference they make. Interpret a text and identify the examples of metaphor. Interpret a text and explain how a metaphor has impact on the reader. Use metaphor to make my writing figurative and descriptive. Here are some other possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment

These Worksheets with Answers are perfect for teaching Figurative Language - Metaphor. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love these exercises that are carefully planned for student engagement. This Download Includes: EXERCISE 1: Watch the video – What are Metaphors? – and answer the following questions. EXERCISE 2: Note the signal words, compared unlike things and meaning of the examples to identify them as simile or metaphor. EXERCISE 3: Identify the unlike things that are compared and their meanings in the following metaphor types examples. EXERCISE 4: Take the following quiz based on the understanding of simile and metaphor – Part 1-3. EXERCISE 5: Fill the blanks in these metaphors to go with the pictures. EXERCISE 6: What are the two unlike things that are compared in the following metaphoric examples. EXERCISE 7: What is the meaning of the underlined words in the following metaphoric examples. EXERCISE 8: Explain the metaphoric meaning of the following examples – Part 1-2. EXERCISE 9: Compare the two things in each of the illustrations using metaphor. EXERCISE 10: Determine the meaning of the metaphor. EXERCISE 11: Identify the association of the underlined metaphor. EXERCISE 12: Identify the meaning of the metaphor. EXERCISE 13: Identify the examples of metaphors in the following sentences. EXERCISE 14: Identify the impact of the use of metaphor in the given text. EXERCISE 15: Analyse what is being compared in the following metaphors. EXERCISE 16: Identify examples of metaphor from the following literature extracts. EXERCISE 17: Follow PEE model to evaluate the poet’s use of metaphor in the given poem. EXERCISE 18: Follow the PEEL model to explain the reader impact of the use of metaphor in the poem. EXERCISE 19: Create expressions for metaphors using the given patterns. EXERCISE 20: Use words from the word box below (or choose your own words) and the verbs (or choose your own verbs) to write five metaphors of your own. EXERCISE 21: Use your knowledge of metaphor to write about one of the following. EXERCISE 22: Identify the two things that are being compared in each sentence.

This compact review of Oxymoron for quick referencing is perfect for teaching Figurative Language. These no prep scaffolding notes would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love this information that is well-planned for student engagement. After studying this information students will be able to: Define oxymoron with examples. State the similarities and the differences between oxymoron, paradox and irony. Examine the examples of oxymoron to identify what reference they make. Interpret a given text and identify the examples of oxymoron and say what is oxymoronic in them. Evaluate a text and explain how oxymoron has impact on the reader. Use oxymoron to make writing poetic expressive, creative and concise. This download includes: SN 1: Definition, Examples and Meaning SN 2: Similarities and Differences between Oxymoron, Paradox and Irony SN 3: Formats of Oxymoron SN 4: Oxymoron Examples SN 5: Oxymoron Examples with Meaning SN 6: Oxymoron Rubrics Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment