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Never Let Me Go - Resource Suite
Complete Novel Study & Teaching Resource SuiteEngage students with the haunting, thought-provoking world of Never Let Me Go through this comprehensive resource suite designed for secondary English, Literature, and IB Language & Literature classrooms. This unit explores the novel's rich themes, complex characters, powerful symbols, narrative perspective, and ethical questions while encouraging critical thinking and meaningful discussion. Students will investigate ideas surrounding humanity, iden
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Close Reading, Literature, Novel Studies
Tomorrow When the War Began - Student Workbook
Included Activities & Pages Title / Cover Page Student Workbook Introduction Page Learning Goals Reflection Pre-Thinking Questions “Pack & Go!” Survival Backpack Challenge “Would You Survive?” Survival Personality Quiz Survival Reflection Questions Concept Pennants: Courage Friendship Survival Identity “I Used to Think… / Now I Think…” Critical Reflection Activity Aesthetic Features & Stylistic Devices Chart Chapter-by-Chapter Comprehension Questions Plot Outline Sequencing Ac
7th - 12th
Literature, Novel Studies, Writing
The Crucible - Student Workbook
Step into the world of Salem and explore the fear, power, hysteria, and injustice at the heart of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. This workbook is designed to help students develop a deeper understanding of the play through engaging activities, visual thinking routines, creative tasks, close analysis, and FIA2-aligned writing preparation. Students will investigate key themes, characters, symbols, and cultural assumptions while building critical thinking, analytical, and creative skills that conne
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Close Reading, Literature, Writing
The Crucible & The Dressmaker - QCAA FIA2
This comprehensive unit is designed to support students in preparing for the QCAA FIA2 Written Response for a Public Audience, using The Crucible and The Dressmaker to explore the concept of power across contexts. Through a structured sequence of lessons, students build their understanding of context, cultural assumptions, and allegory, while developing the analytical skills needed to compare how power is represented in both texts. The unit includes engaging activities, scaffolded writing tasks,
10th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Literature, Novel Studies, Writing-Essays
'Hatchet' by Gary Paulsen - Resource Suite
This unit includes:• Structured lesson sequence covering key chapters of the novel • Explicit focus on characterisation and Brian’s psychological development • Activities exploring themes of survival, failure, and resilience • Close language analysis tasks using authentic textual excerpts • Creative writing tasks (monologues, reflection pieces, perspective writing) • Critical & philosophical discussion prompts • Comprehension questions with detailed model answers • Visual learning tools (
6th - 10th
Close Reading, Literature, Novel Studies
The Picture of Dorian Gray - Resource Suite
The Picture of Dorian Gray – Complete Year 12 Literature Unit (QCAA Aligned)This comprehensive Year 12 Literature resource suite is designed to support teachers in delivering a rigorous, concept-driven study of The Picture of Dorian Gray while explicitly preparing students for high-band QCAA assessment responses. The unit prioritises deep interpretation over plot summary, guiding students to analyse how aesthetic features, stylistic devices, and cultural assumptions shape meaning and position a
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Literature, Novel Studies, Writing-Essays
WALL-E - Graphic Organiser
Use this resource to consolidate student understanding of the primary themes and messages in the film Wall-E. Critical Thinking Questions include: Could someone argue the film is anti-technology? How?What is a real-world technology that functions like the Axiom’s auto-pilot?Does technological or scientific advancement always make life better for people?What do we need to consider when inventing ‘helpful’ technology?
5th - 10th
Other (ELA)
Bluey - Resource Suite
Bluey Resource Suite: Critical & Creative Literacy Activities for Years 6–8Engage students with this thoughtful and imaginative resource suite built around the hit show Bluey. Designed for middle school English classrooms, this unit explores themes like family, resilience, identity, and emotional intelligence through humour, storytelling, and visual literacy. With ready-to-use lesson plans, PETAL scaffolds, creative worksheets, media analysis tasks, and playful printables (like Bluey Bingo and
5th - 8th
Close Reading, Other (ELA), Writing-Essays
Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho - Resource Suite
Psycho (1960) — Complete Senior Literature/Film Study Bundle A ready-to-teach, six-week unit that takes students from context and pre-viewing hypotheses through guided viewing, close scene analysis, and a polished analytical essay responding to Subarna Mondal’s taxidermy/Gothic thesis. Perfect for: Year 11–12 Literature / Film / English teachers who want a rigorous, craft-focused approach (POV, montage, blocking, sound motif, mise-en-scène) with clear success criteria and assessment scaffolds. W
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Close Reading, Literature, Other (Arts)
Visual Literacy + Picture Books - Resource Suite
This comprehensive Visual Literacy – Picture Books unit includes 29 engaging lesson plans designed to help students explore how concepts are expressed through visual storytelling. With a vibrant collection of colourful and supportive PowerPoints, scaffolds, exemplars, and fun hands-on activities, students are guided to analyse picture books in meaningful and creative ways. The resource also features scanned copies of key pages from the texts, ready-to-use worksheets, and interactive tasks, along
5th - 9th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Writing
The Hound of the Baskervilles - BUMPER Resource Suite
Bring The Hound of the Baskervilles to life with this complete, classroom-ready English unit: a sequence of detailed 60-minute lesson plans (with learning intentions, success criteria, scripts, exit tickets, and homework), an editable word wall of key concepts, a rich pack of printable/photocopiable resources (close-reading handouts with accurate novel extracts, PEEL/PETAL scaffolds, creative and critical thinking routines, and model responses with teacher answer keys), and a student workbook t
7th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Novel Studies
Thinking Routines - Graphic Organiser Printable Set
Boost Critical Thinking with Harvard Project Zero Routines! This printable pack includes a suite of tried-and-true thinking routines like See-Think-Wonder, Peel the Fruit, Compass Points, and more. Perfect for digging deeper into texts, ideas, and perspectives—these versatile organisers help students slow down, reflect, and make meaningful connections in any subject.
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Close Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies
ULTIMATE English / Literature Printable Collection!
Engage, Explore, and Elevate English Learning with This Ultimate Resource Bundle!!90+ Printable ResourcesAnalysing Texts: Handouts, Posters & ActivitiesAnalysing Characters: Handouts, Posters & ActivitiesFast Finisher ActivitesFun Activities: Handouts & ActivitiesGraphic OrganisersOne-pagersPETAL Paragraphs PrintablesThinking Routine PrintablesBONUS - Self-care JournalBONUS - Bell-ringer JournalThis comprehensive collection is designed to bring energy, creativity, and critical thinking into your
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Close Reading, Literature, Novel Studies
Seamus Heaney - Resource Suite
Seamus Heaney Poetry Unit – 55-Page Study Guide, Lesson Plans & ResourcesBring the poetry of Seamus Heaney to life in your classroom with this comprehensive 55-page study guide and resource suite! Perfect for high school English and Literature classes, this resource explores some of Heaney’s most iconic poems with clarity, depth, and classroom-ready tools. What’s Included:A 55-page study guide covering analysis, themes, and context of Heaney’s most beloved poems12 fully planned and detailed 60-m
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Close Reading, Literature, Poetry
Persepolis - Word Wall
Key Concepts Explained – IB Lang & Lit AlignedCAVAB’s - Key Values, Attitudes and Beliefs explained - QCAA English & Lit aligned.Key words from the text:DefinitionsCultural conceptsLiterary Theory termsAnalytical Essay supportPrint at A3 or A4 for an impactful classroom display.25 posters included!
9th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Novel Studies
Hamlet - Poster Set!
Hamlet Poster Set – Characters | CAVABs | Key Quotes | Bring Shakespeare’s Hamlet to life with this vibrant and educational poster set! Perfect for senior English or Literature classrooms, this resource includes: ✔ Character Posters – Concise profiles with thematic connections, values, and key quotes ✔ Cultural Assumptions, Values, Attitudes & Beliefs (CAVABs) – Clear overviews linked directly to the play ✔ Key Quotes Posters – Memorable lines with context and analysis prompts Designed to sup
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Literature, Vocabulary, Writing-Essays
Othello - BUMPER Resource Suite!
Othello – EA Exam Preparation Unit | QCAA General EnglishThis BUMPER Resource Suite is designed to prepare Year 12 students for the QCAA External Assessment in General English, using Othello as the core text. With over 30 detailed lesson plans, engaging activities, and model responses, this resource builds deep analytical skills and contextual understanding. Students will unpack Shakespeare’s language, structure, and dramatic techniques while exploring key concepts such as power, race, gender,
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Close Reading, Literature, Novel Studies
Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi - BUMPER Resource Suite
Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi – BUMPER Resource Suite!!Looking to teach Persepolis in a deep, engaging, and theory-rich way? This comprehensive IB-aligned resource pack explores Marjane Satrapi’s memoir through visual analysis, global issues, and critical literary theory—perfect for IB DP Language & Literature, advanced English classes, or literature units focused on graphic narrative, identity, and resistance. What’s Inside:✔️ 16 Fully Sequenced Lesson Plans (60-minute each) aligned with t
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Close Reading, Literature, Novel Studies
Stan Grant - Talking to my Country - Resource Suite
‘Talking to My Country’ by Stan Grant – Resource SuiteResource Type: Comprehensive student workbook (PDF)Accompanying PPT PresentationsDesigned for middle to senior secondary English students (Years 9–12)Suitable for units on Australian identity, Aboriginal perspectives, memoir, and contemporary non-fiction Contents Overview1. Introductory Context Pages Overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and terminology Visuals and explanations of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islan
9th - 12th
Close Reading, Novel Studies, Reading
Pride & Prejudice - 2005 Film - Creative Reimagining Unit - Resource Suite
Pride and Prejudice (2005) Film Study – Full Resource Suite!!Bring Jane Austen’s timeless classic into the 21st century with this engaging, curriculum-aligned unit based on the 2005 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice (dir. Joe Wright). Perfect for middle or high school English and Literature classes, this comprehensive unit explores the film’s themes, characters, historical context, and modern reimaginings—all through the lens of accessible critical thinking, cinematic analysis, and feminis
10th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature
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Welcome to The Thinking Classroom, where we provide creative, colorful, and engaging resources designed to spark critical and creative thinking in your students. Specializing in literature workbooks and thought-provoking activities, our products encourage deep analysis, imaginative problem-solving, and reflective learning. Whether you're looking to enhance your students' understanding of literature or develop their critical thinking skills, our resources are crafted to inspire curiosity and thoughtful discussion in every classroom.
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