High School Resources

Students are first asked to conduct a short webquest to go "shopping" for infant development toys. Then, they are asked to create an original toy, or prototype, for a baby age 0-12 months. Write-up questions and internet links are outlined in the project. Also, assessment and evaluation rubrics are included.

Students explore Greek Mythology with this web quest based on the site www.mythweb.com. This usually takes one period (70 minutes). Follow-up activity - have students create a crossword puzzle based on the web quest. Also check-out the quiz based on this web quest listed in my products.

Based on the novel "Big Fish" by Daniel Wallace. Complete study guide for each part of the novel. Includes questions on literary devices and important quotes.

This is a mini-lesson PowerPoint to teach personification. Includes a definition, examples and a try-it-yourself section.

Based on the novel by Sharon Draper. Includes multiple choice, matching and short answer questions.

This is a great interactive student activity for the short story "Borders" by Thomas King. This story is a great pairing for Indigenous-themed lessons. Includes pre-reading, post-reading and wrap-up activities for students to complete in a self-paced or teacher-led model. Also includes related video and discussion questions about the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBAgbWUElZsStory Synopsis: Borders is a masterfully told story of a boy and his mother whose road trip is thwarted

Students are asked to choose an English song and to create a Google Slides presentation. Each slide requires students to use various skills such as: reading, researching, expressing opinions, identifying parts of speech and speaking. Tasks include: Researching the background of the artist Expressing an opinion about the song Reading the lyrics Vocabulary Creating a fill-in-the-blank worksheet for their song This project is an oral presentation. The students were engaged and really enjoyed the

Fun game that requires quick-thinking and spelling skills. Students are given a definition and the first person to say or write the correct word wins the point.

Why are humans the only animals that cook? Great video for Food and Nutrition classes. The documentary discusses the science of cooking, taste buds, reasons why humans cook etc... Very interesting and informative for students. Video can be found on youtube here: Video Link "Nova Science Now: Can I Eat That? (2012) | Full Documentary | NOVA"

Great activity to help students analyze quotes from the novel. Students must give meaning and context to the listed quotes in this assignment. This is also a great activity to prepare students for an essay. It provides students with a list of quotes from the novel from which to choose when writing their essays.

Fun activity for a Gr. 12 class. This lesson provides a list of 11 TED talks that students can choose from. Students watch the talk and then answer the reflection questions provided. Can be extended into a bigger assignment.

Great assignment for this short story. Includes vocabulary, comprehension questions and short creative writing task. Students really enjoy reading this story!

Questions for each chapter based on the novel by Sharon Draper. Check out my other "Battle of Jericho" products to accompany the novel study.

Students are given a choice of topics to research about the play. They must compile information by evaluating the validity of different websites and by identifying important information. Students then choose an appropriate graphic organizer to present their research.They are also required to cite sources using MLA format.

Can be used as an intro for Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird". Oral presentation as well as research required from students for this project. Evaluation/rubric and starting point website included in the package.

This is a great template for students to use when writing an opinion essay. Any topic can be substituted according to your curriculum. This is an excellent preparatory tool for the Gr. 10 Ontario Literacy Test.

Film study based on the film "Troy". Also, great review of Greek Mythology. Answer Key included

Based on the video: A & E Biography - William Shakespeare: Life of Drama (1996). Requires students to make personal connections to the life of Shakespeare. As well as, get a background knowledge his influences. Answer key is provided. Video is 50 minutes.

Based on the novel study listed under my products for "The Battle of Jericho" by Sharon Draper. Includes matching, short answers and writing a news report.

This is a set of comprehension questions for each section (chapter) in the novel "Thirteen Reasons Why" by author Jay Asher. Check out my other items that go along with this novel study listed under my products!!!