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Comprehension passage based on extract the from ‘How I survived the sinking of the Titanic’ by Lauren Tarshis. This also contains questions based on the passage and connected grammar and writing portion. Answer Key and rubric to evaluate writing is included. To checkout more Reading Comprehension Worksheets, you can go to the links given below: Information Text- Reading Comprehension Worksheet- Titanic https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Information-Text-Reading-Comprehension-Workshe

Comprehension passage based on Wright Brothers. This also contains questions based on the passage and connected grammar and writing portion. Answer Key and rubric to evaluate writing is included. For more Reading Comprehension Worksheets you can go the links given below: Information Text- Reading Comprehension Worksheet- Titanic https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Information-Text-Reading-Comprehension-Worksheet-3634219 Newspaper Report – Reading Comprehension Worksheet – https://ww

A Template to help learners write their own play script.

This ppt contains the format of an Article. There is an extended response to reading question (Directed Writing) based on two news reports. The sample answer is also included in the ppt.

This ppt gives out the purpose, the features and the various labels in a Newspaper report. This can be used for both introduction and as well as recap sessions.

This ppt gives details of Voice, Audience, Register, Purpose required for attempting a Directed Writing (Response to text) question. There are a few exercises/ activities in the document to help understand the concept better. This also gives a brief understanding of various forms.

This powerpoint will help students gain an understanding of the various Rhetorical Devices: Rhetorical question, Imperative, Anecdotes, Metaphors, similes, Facts and opinions, Emotive language, Triplets or Rule of three, Exaggeration/ Hyperbole, Repetition, Parallelism, Direct Address, Allusion.

This ppt can be used as a whole class activity or as quiz to go over Apostrophe. It contains both apostrophe to show possession and for contraction.

This ppt gives the students an overview of the two papers of IGCSE First Language English. It contains details on how to manage time and tips for each of the questions.

This ppt contains the structure of a speech to help students write their own speeches.

This powerpoint explains the concept of Rhetoric along with the three legs of persuasion Ethos, Pathos and Logos and examples for better understanding.

Add ‘ly’ to the adjectives to make an adverb. This document can be used to both introduce and revise the 'ly' adverbs.

This ppt will help students understand the format or structure of a newspaper report. It also includes an exercise for the students to assess if they have understood the structure of a news report.

This ppt gives a framework to students on how to approach a writer's effect question.

This gives an overview of the various techniques used by the writer to enhance their writing. This provides a structure for students to identify connect the word form with the effect.

A Historical Fiction story beginning for the students to write an ending. A brief description on how the students will be scored along with a rubric to assess the writing.

Worksheet to practice how to 'show' and not 'tell' in descriptive writing.

This worksheet can be used in the initial session to introduce play script.

A Newspaper Template, that students and teachers can use to create a school or class newspaper.

This document can be used to introduce, revise or test words where the prefix (trans, re & anti) and Suffix (hood, ment, ness & ship) can be added.