An engaging lesson for Remembrance Day, or Veteran's Day. Thirteen page comic book style text to introduce the history of trench warfare during World War 1. Great resource for use with teens. It outlines why and how the trenches were constructed and what life was like for the soldiers who used them during such horrific battles as the Somme and Passchendaele. It also includes some unusual facts about trench life and a page of memorable quotes from characters who lived through the war. Contains a quiz and other useful resources, and can be printed out in black and white, used as a slide show on a computer, or as a PDF e.book on a tablet. 35 pages Contents; 1. A thirteen page PDF color version of the comic with a comprehension quiz at the end. This can be printed out or displayed as a slideshow on a computer or used as an e.book on a tablet. 2. The same thirteen page PDF comic in black and white for easy printing. 3. An ePub version for teacher's use on a tablet. 4. A student print that has a section for dictionary work and an exercise for practicing some of the more difficult words in the comic. 5. A student answer print for the comic quiz and dictionary tasks. 6. Two writing prompts to extend the lesson. The first is a creative exercise to write a news report from the front line of any historical battle. The second is an essay question to use memorable quotes from World War 1 to illustrate the student's thoughts and feelings about war. 7. A teacher's notes print that provides directions on using the comic and useful links to sites about World War 1 and trench warfare. All prints are in PDF format. Other short comics in this history series can be found at the link below: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/kibishipaul Other video and comic book history resources in my store; https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/guy-fawkes-and-bonfire-night-video-lesson-11082341 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/shackleton-and-endurance-a-multi-media-introduction-11185501 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/women-s-suffrage-comic-book-11081943 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/halloween-history-graphic-reader-and-video-11733233

A short animated video. The incredible survival story of Ernest Shackleton and his 27 crew stranded on the Antarctic ice for 2 years after the crushing of their ship, Endurance. This video is based on journals from the expedition written at the time the vessel was abandoned, and takes the form of four diary entries outlining life in the Antarctic and being set adrift on the ice. It is intended for social studies classes and is meant to act as an introduction to or supplement the reading of a book about the heroic adventure. The full lesson contains; 1. A small sized version of the movie that can be played on an iPad (640:360). The movie is about 6 minutes long. 2. A task sheet (pdf) for the movie containing several types of listening and word quizzes about the events leading up to the destruction of the Endurance. There are also reading and writing expansion exercises. 3. A teacher resource sheet with answers to the task sheet questions and details on how to view view the online video. (There is a link to an online HD version of the movie along with the password necessary to view it) More of my multi-media and comic book based lessons can be found in my TES store at; https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/kibishipaul

Two of my early 20th Century Pocket History comic books at a 15% discount to buying them separately. Included are 'The Suffragettes', and 'WW1 - Life in the Trenches. They both contain quizzes and other useful resources, and can be printed out in color, black and white, used as a slide show on a computer, or as a PDF e.book on a tablet. They can also be used on a SmartBoard. I believe there is a need in literature and history classes to evaluate content presented in different media formats including visually and aurally.' I believe that comics and graphic novels can fulfill this standard and I hope you find this product an engaging way of teaching your students. Contents; Depending on the comic there are some differences, but there are usually; 1. A PDF color version of each comic with a quiz for understanding at the end. This can be printed out or displayed as a slideshow on a computer or used as an e.book on a tablet. 2. The same PDF comic in black and white for easy printing. 3. A student print that has a section for dictionary work and an exercise for practicing some of the more difficult words in each comic. 4. A student answer print for the comic quizzes and dictionary tasks. 5. Two writing prompts to extend each lesson. 6. A teacher's notes print that provides directions on using the comic and useful links to related sites. 7. Please note that 'The Endurance' comic does not include parts 3 to 6 except for the comic quiz and answer sheet. 8. Some of these may also contain an ePub version for teacher's use on iPad. All prints are in PDF format.

The complete bundle of animated movie, Prezi and comic book for social studies students learning about the incredible survival story of Ernest Shackleton and his 27 crew who were stranded on the Antarctic ice for 2 years after the crushing of their ship, Endurance. This resource is a bundle of all three of my current products, but at a 40% discount to buying them separately. 55 pages plus original video This product contains; 1. The 12 page Endurance Comic Book in color and black and white with several versions suitable for iPad, computer or printing. The comic consists of four journal entries and this version also contains a set of questions based on the text with an answer page and simple map of Antarctica. It is meant as an alternative introduction to the story for which there are many full size novels available. 2. The 11 slide Ernest Shackleton 'Prezi' (like a Powerpoint but more fun). This comes with a set of PDF learning materials and teacher guide. The Prezi (120mb) contains 11 slides that tell the story visually, with humorous speech bubbles, and full narration. The last part contains a short video of a journal entry from a fictional member of the crew. 3. The Shackleton and Endurance animated movie which also comes with its own set of learning materials and teacher guide. Please be aware the format for the movie is Quicktime. This video is based on journals from the expedition written at the time the vessel was abandoned, and takes the form of four diary entries outlining life in the Antarctic and being set adrift on the ice. All of these are still available as separate products, if you prefer, and are available in my store. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/kibishipaul

Keynote is presentation software similar to Powerpoint that is produced by Apple Computer and can be used on a Mac or iPad. Be aware that this is the latest version (2014). Please download the preview if you are unsure if it will work on your computer. This lesson is an overview of the story of Ernest Shackleton and the crew of the Endurance during their two years trapped in the wilderness of the Antarctic. The story is told with the aid of a timeline of the expedition in the medium of a Keynote - similar to a Powerpoint presentation but a lot more versatile! There is a need in literature and social studies classes to evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats including visually and aurally. This Keynote Presentation is an engaging way of reaching this standard. The lesson contains; 1. A Keynote which contains 21 slides that tell the story visually, with humorous speech bubbles, and full narration. There is also a short quiz and the last part contains a short online video of a journal entry from a fictional member of the crew. The Keynote can be used by a teacher using a computer or iPad connected to a TV, electronic blackboard or projector. Alternatively, it can be used directly on student's iPads as a self study resource similar to an e-book. 2. A pdf file of materials to use with students, including a one page text outlining the story as well as learning materials for new vocabulary, listening and reading comprehension quizzes and a journal writing exercise. 3. A full set of teachers notes and explanation on how to use the Keynote along with a contact e.mail for enquiries. If you have any questions about using Keynote, please feel free to contact me through TES. An alternative version of this product using a 'Prezi' can be found on my store here; Ernest Shackleton Prezi

An eleven page comic book to introduce the history of the Hindenburg. It outlines the development and first year of this gigantic airship before describing what happened on the fateful day. Contains a quiz and other useful resources, and can be printed out in black and white, used as a slide show on a computer, or as a PDF e.book on a tablet. 32 pages Contents; 1. An eleven page PDF color version of the comic with a 12 question quiz for understanding at the end. This can be printed out or displayed as a slideshow on a computer or used as an e.book on a tablet. 2. The same eleven page PDF comic in black and white for easy printing. 3. A student print that has a section for dictionary work and an exercise for practicing some of the more difficult words in the comic. 4. A student answer print for the comic quiz and dictionary tasks. 5. Two writing prompts to extend the lesson. The first of these involves making a theory and providing evidence on the reason(s) for the Hindenburg crash. The second is a creative exercise to write a news report from an eyewitness. This can be extended into making a live radio broadcast of the event. 5. A teacher's notes print that provides directions on using the comic and useful links to sites about the Hindenburg. All prints are in PDF format. There are other short comics in the 'Pocket History' series which you can find by clicking on the links below. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ww1-life-in-the-trenches-comic-book-11155177 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/shackleton-and-the-endurance-comic-book-11173538 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/women-s-suffrage-comic-book-11081943

This lesson is an overview of the story of Ernest Shackleton and the crew of the Endurance during their two years trapped in the wilderness of the Antarctic. The story is told with the aid of a timeline of the expedition in the medium of a Prezi - similar to a Powerpoint presentation but a lot more fun! An explanation of a Prezi and how it works is contained in the Teacher print. 19 pages The lesson contains; 1. A Prezi (120mb) which contains 11 slides that tell the story visually, with humorous speech bubbles, and full narration. The last part contains a short video of a journal entry from a fictional member of the crew. 2. A pdf file of materials to use with students, including; a. A one page text outlining the story. b. Learning materials for new vocabulary. c. Listening and reading comprehension quizzes. d. A journal writing exercise. e. Page link to the Prezi (Can be viewed online or downloaded) f. Page link to a short animated video. 3. A full set of teachers notes and explanation on how to open and use the Prezi along with a contact e.mail for enquiries. A comic book style resource about Shackleton and the Endurance is also available on my teacher store here; https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/shackleton-and-the-endurance-comic-book-11173538

A thirteen page comic book to introduce the early history of the Women's suffrage movement. It outlines the differences between the 'Suffragist' and 'Suffragette' movements as well as the major events that influenced the suffrage movement at that time. 35 pages Contents; 1. A thirteen page PDF color version of the comic with a comprehension quiz at the end. 2. The same thirteen page PDF comic in black and white for easy printing. 3. An ePub version for teacher's use on an e.book reader, iPad or other tablet. 4. A student print that has a section for dictionary work and practice. 5. A student answer print for the comic quiz and dictionary tasks. 6. Two writing prompts to extend the lesson. 7. A teacher's notes print that provides directions on using the comic . All prints are in PDF format. You can find my other resources, including more comic books and multi-media resources here; https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources-shop/kibishipaul

Two of my early 20th Century Pocket History comic books at a 15% discount to buying them separately. Included are 'The Endurance', and 'The Hindenburg'. They both contain quizzes and other useful resources, and can be printed out in color, black and white, used as a slide show on a computer, or as a PDF e.book on a tablet. They can also be used on a SmartBoard. I believe there is a need in literature and history classes to evaluate content presented in different media formats including visually and aurally.' I believe that comics and graphic novels can fulfill this standard and I hope you find this product an engaging way of teaching your students. Contents; Depending on the comic there are some differences, but there are usually; 1. A PDF color version of each comic with a quiz for understanding at the end. This can be printed out or displayed as a slideshow on a computer or used as an e.book on a tablet. 2. The same PDF comic in black and white for easy printing. 3. A student print that has a section for dictionary work and an exercise for practicing some of the more difficult words in each comic. 4. A student answer print for the comic quizzes and dictionary tasks. 5. Two writing prompts to extend each lesson. 6. A teacher's notes print that provides directions on using the comic and useful links to related sites. 7. Please note that 'The Endurance' comic does not include parts 3 to 6 except for the comic quiz and answer sheet. 8. Some of these may also contain an ePub version for teacher's use on iPad. All prints are in PDF format.

An eleven page comic book to introduce the story of Charles Lindbergh and his amazing flight across the Atlantic. Although this resource mostly covers the events of 1927, there is a timeline of the aviator's life and expansion topics for self study. Contains a quiz and other useful resources, and can be printed out in black and white, used as a slide show on a computer, or as a PDF e.book on a tablet. Can be used in history, non fiction reading, essay writing and ESL classes. 39 pages Contents; 1. An eleven page PDF color version of the comic with a 12 question quiz for understanding at the end. This can be printed out or displayed as a slideshow on a computer or used as an e.book on a tablet. 2. The same eleven page PDF comic in LoRes for easy printing. 3. A student print that has a section for dictionary work and an exercise for practicing some of the more difficult words in the comic. 4. A student answer print for the comic quiz and dictionary tasks. 5. Two writing prompts to extend the lesson. The first of these involves expanding on Charles Lindbergh's personality. The second is a comparative exercise to write a report based a present day contest - the Ansari X prize for space travel compared with 1927's Orteig prize for aviation. 5. A teacher's notes print that provides directions on using the comic and useful links to sites about Lindbergh including videos and historical news texts. All prints are in PDF format.

A short animated video. The incredible survival story of Ernest Shackleton and his 27 crew stranded on the Antarctic ice for 2 years after the crushing of their ship, Endurance. This video is based on journals from the expedition written at the time the vessel was abandoned, and takes the form of four diary entries outlining life in the Antarctic and being set adrift on the ice. It is intended for social studies classes and is meant to act as an introduction to or supplement the reading of a book about the heroic adventure. 25 pages plus original video The full lesson contains; 1. A small sized version of the movie that can be played on an iPad (640:360). The movie is about 6 minutes long. 2. A task sheet (pdf) for the movie containing several types of listening and word quizzes about the events leading up to the destruction of the Endurance. There are also reading and writing expansion exercises. 3. A teacher resource sheet with answers to the task sheet questions and details on how to view view the online video. (There is a link to an online HD version of the movie along with the password necessary to view it) More of my multi-media and comic book based lessons can be found in my TES store at; https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/kibishipaul

This is a twelve page comic book version of Ernest Shackleton's expedition to Antarctica aboard the Endurance. It is an adaptation of journal entries from the days around the time of the destruction of the Endurance by ice floes. The language has been edited to appeal to learners of ESL/EFL or it can be used as an introduction to the topic for younger readers. The images used for this are taken from an animated video which will be published shortly. The comic consists of four journal entries and this version also contains a set of questions based on the text with an answer page and simple map of Antarctica. It is meant as an alternative introduction to the story for which there are many full size novels available. #Important: The strange characters that replace word spaces in the product view here are an artifact of this site. The PDF downloads do not have this problem. If you are concerned about this, please download my free product which suffers from the same viewing problem here: 39 pages https://www.tes.com/us/teacher-lessons/frankenstein-comic-free-version-11135372 1. There are three versions of the comic. A PDF full color version, a low resolution easy to print version and an ePUB version that can be used in slideshow mode on a computer or tablet. 2. There is a student work print containing two vocabulary tasks on words taken from the comic book. There are two essay prompts for expansion work including writing a fictional dictioanry entry from the Endurance and another for researching the topic of courage and endurance. 3. A short answer sheet for the work print. 4. A teacher print with an explanation of the resource and its use. This also contains links for several websites that contain further background and resources for a more in depth look at the story. If you enjoy my resources you can find more comic books and multi-media resources in my shop at; https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/kibishipaul

My aim in creating this graphic reader is to provide a concise, clear and interesting introduction to the history of Halloween, from it’s roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain through it’s mixing with and absorption by other religions such as the Roman festivals of Pomona and Feralia and the Catholic celebrations of All Saints Day and All Souls’ Day through to the customs it has taken on in the modern era such as trick or treating and others. I’ve also added ‘odd facts’ about Halloween to each page to add some humour to the subject. RESOURCE CONTENTS 1. An eleven page PDF color version of the graphic reader and a second set of word and review quizzes for each of the five pages of the text. This can be used on iPads or any other electronic device as a slide show or in a book reader. 2. The same PDF comic in black and white for easy printing. 3. Three sets of writing prompts to extend the topic. The first is a timeline summary exercise of the history of Halloween. the second is a set of story prompts to write Halloween animal themed horror stories. The third is a set of essay prompts for writing a comparative essay between the customs of Halloween and other similar worldwide festivals such as Mexico’s ‘Day of the Dead’, China’s ‘Hungry Ghost’ and Japan’s ‘Obon’. 4. There are also some simple word games such as a word search, cross word and hangman for students to review some of the language used in the text. The first two are PDF prints. The hangman game is html with a link for the teacher that can be give to students who have suitable devices. 5. Teachers notes page. 6. As of October 16th 2017 I have added a youtube animated video to this which teachers can use as an introduction, review, or students can access on their own devices. You can find similar products at the links below; https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/history-graphic-readers-comic-book-style-11537790 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ww1-life-in-the-trenches-comic-book-11155177 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/women-s-suffrage-comic-book-11081943

This lesson is an overview of the story of Ernest Shackleton and the crew of the Endurance during their two years trapped in the wilderness of the Antarctic. The story is told with the aid of a timeline of the expedition in the medium of a Prezi - similar to a Powerpoint presentation but a lot more fun! An explanation of a Prezi and how it works is contained in the Teacher print. The lesson contains; 1. A Prezi (120mb) which contains 11 slides that tell the story visually, with humorous speech bubbles, and full narration. The last part contains a short video of a journal entry from a fictional member of the crew. 2. A pdf file of materials to use with students, including; a. A one page text outlining the story. b. Learning materials for new vocabulary. c. Listening and reading comprehension quizzes. d. A journal writing exercise. e. Page link to the Prezi (Can be viewed online or downloaded) f. Page link to a short animated video. 3. A full set of teachers notes and explanation on how to open and use the Prezi along with a contact e.mail for enquiries. A comic book style resource about Shackleton and the Endurance is also available on my teacher store here; https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/shackleton-and-the-endurance-comic-book-11173538

Two important events from the early years of aviation history. The triumph of Lindbergh's crossing of the Atlantic which triggered the massive growth of the aviation industry and the later disaster of the Hindenburg which signaled the end of the giant zeppelin's as a viable form of air transport. Both are presented in an engaging comic book format and contain quizzes, worksheets and links to useful videos and other sources of information. There is a need in literature and history classes to evaluate content presented in different media formats including visually and aurally.' I believe that comics and graphic novels can fulfill this standard and I hope you find this product an engaging way of teaching your students. 76 pages Contents; 1. PDF color versions of each comic with a quiz for comprehension at the end. These can be printed out or displayed as slideshows on a computer or used as e.books on a tablet. 2. The same eleven page PDF comic books in lo-res format for easy printing. 3. A student print that has a section for dictionary work and an exercise for practicing some of the more difficult words in the comic. 4. A student answer print for the comic quizzes and dictionary tasks. 5. Two writing prompts to extend each lesson. 5. A teacher's notes print for each that provides directions on using the comics and useful links to sites including film archives about Lindbergh's historic achievement and the Hindenburg disaster. All prints are in PDF format.

Two of my best selling multimedia resources for autumn. Lessons for teaching the history of Halloween and Bonfire Night. These are fun and engaging lessons that can be adapted to most levels and contain a mix of comic book style readers, videos and PDF worksheets and quizzes. Great value at 30% off the price of buying the two lessons individually. The Bonfire Night Lesson contains a video download, while the Halloween History movie is a YouTube video link. For more detailed explanations of each lesson please visit the individual sites of each by following the links below. Bonfire Night Halloween History

Animated video lesson. Every year on November 5th, Britain celebrates the event known as 'Bonfire Night' or sometimes 'Guy Fawkes Night' with fireworks and bonfires all over the country. This short, humorous video tells the history behind the event. The story follows the plot by a group of Catholics to assassinate the first Stuart king of England, James 1, by using gunpowder in an attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament. 13 pages This lesson contains. 1. An SD version of the movie and links to an online and downloadable HD version. The movie is Quicktime. Please make sure you have this software before downloading. 2. A six page pdf worksheet for students providing questions on the video, vocabulary exercises, historical background reading and associated quizzes. 3. A seven page teacher manual containing answers to the quizzes. This animated video was made by kibishipaul (Paul Carr). You can find my other resources, including more comic books and multi-media resources here; https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources-shop/kibishipaul Other video and comic book history resources in my store; https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ww1-life-in-the-trenches-comic-book-11155177 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/shackleton-and-endurance-a-multi-media-introduction-11185501 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/women-s-suffrage-comic-book-11081943 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/halloween-history-graphic-reader-and-video-11733233

This is a twelve page comic book version of Ernest Shackleton's expedition to Antarctica aboard the Endurance. It is an adaptation of journal entries from the days around the time of the destruction of the Endurance by ice floes. The language has been edited to appeal to learners of ESL/EFL or it can be used as an introduction to the topic for younger readers. The images used for this are taken from an animated video which will be published shortly. The comic consists of four journal entries and this version also contains a set of questions based on the text with an answer page and simple map of Antarctica. It is meant as an alternative introduction to the story for which there are many full size novels available. #Important: The strange characters that replace word spaces in the product view here are an artifact of this site. The PDF downloads do not have this problem. If you are concerned about this, please download my free product which suffers from the same viewing problem here: https://www.tes.com/us/teacher-lessons/frankenstein-comic-free-version-11135372 1. There are three versions of the comic. A PDF full color version, a low resolution easy to print version and an ePUB version that can be used in slideshow mode on a computer or tablet. 2. There is a student work print containing two vocabulary tasks on words taken from the comic book. There are two essay prompts for expansion work including writing a fictional dictioanry entry from the Endurance and another for researching the topic of courage and endurance. 3. A short answer sheet for the work print. 4. A teacher print with an explanation of the resource and its use. This also contains links for several websites that contain further background and resources for a more in depth look at the story. If you enjoy my resources you can find more comic books and multi-media resources in my shop at; https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/kibishipaul