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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)
Gattaca - Mega Study Guide & Resources!
UPDATED!! Now includes additional 'Symbolism in Gattaca' PPT, AND a 34-page Word Wall for classroom display!✨ GATTACA – STUDENT STUDY GUIDE ✨ An In-Depth, Critical Exploration of Science, Identity & Ethics in FilmTransform your film study unit with this comprehensive 80+ page Gattaca Student Workbook, designed to help students deeply engage with Andrew Niccol’s visionary dystopian film. This resource offers a rich blend of critical analysis, character study, global issue exploration, film tec
10th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Close Reading, Literature, Other (Arts)
Antony & Cleopatra - Resource Suite
Engage your students with a complete, ready-to-use teaching resource suite for William Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra! This all-in-one bundle includes everything you need to guide students through an in-depth study of the play, focusing on themes, characters, historical context, critical analysis, and essay writing—all while using engaging, interactive strategies based on Thinking Routines and structured analytical writing (PETAL). ✨ What’s Included:✅ Lesson Plans & Teaching GuidesFully
10th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts
Night - Resource Suite
Transform your teaching of Night by Elie Wiesel with this comprehensive resource suite, designed to guide Year 11 Literature students through an in-depth, analytical exploration of the text. Aligned with the QCAA FIA1 assessment, this resource pack provides everything you need to engage students in close reading, critical thinking, and theoretical analysis. What’s Included?✅ 10 Detailed 60-Minute Lesson Plans – Fully structured lessons with objectives, activities, and discussions. ✅ Accomp
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
Macbeth - Resource Suite
Macbeth Resource Suite - literally EVERYTHING you need to teach Macbeth. QCAA aligned and preparation for the EA. This set includes: 3 Classroom Poster Sets: key quotes, concepts and a word wall!Act-by-act analysis - Power Point presentationsFour weeks of lesson plans - ready to drop into OneNoteEssay writing & exam prep Power PointsThesis statement Power PointsCharacter Graphic OrganisersConcepts and themes Power Points11 Exemplar essays Exam prep flash cards
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Writing-Essays
Sci-Fi & iRobot - Resource Suite
Introducing a comprehensive Sci-Fi and iRobot resource suite! This all-in-one unit includes detailed lesson plans, engaging PowerPoint presentations, student handouts, and links to a curated selection of YouTube videos. Perfectly designed to cover every aspect of teaching Sci-Fi and iRobot, this resource provides everything you need to guide your students through an exciting exploration of futuristic technology, ethics, and artificial intelligence.
7th - 12th
English Language Arts
Animal Farm - Resource Suite
Complete 'Animal Farm' Unit: Lesson Plans, Critical & Creative Thinking Activities, and more!Dive deep into George Orwell's Animal Farm with this all-inclusive teaching unit! Featuring structured lesson plans, a variety of critical and creative thinking activities, and informative PowerPoint presentations, this resource provides everything you need to teach and analyze this timeless allegory. Perfect for middle and high school students, this unit explores the novel’s themes, techniques, and his
7th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
Advertising Analysis - Resource Suite
Complete Advertising Unit for Teachers: 17 Lesson Plans, Critical & Creative Thinking Activities, Power Point presentations and more!This comprehensive advertising unit includes everything you need to teach advertising techniques and conventions, along with how to critically analyze ads. With 17 detailed lesson plans, engaging critical and creative thinking activities, and five visually five captivating PowerPoint presentations, this resource equips educators with a full toolkit to guide student
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Writing-Essays
The 7 Stages of Grieving - Resource Suite
Explore Indigenous Australian Perspectives with Our Comprehensive Resource SuiteDive into the powerful themes and emotional depth of Wesley Enoch and Deborah Mailman's acclaimed play, "The 7 Stages of Grieving," with our all-encompassing teaching resource suite. Designed to engage students and deepen their understanding of Indigenous Australian experiences, this suite offers a wealth of resources to educate, inspire, and provoke meaningful discussion. What's Included:PowerPoint Presentations:Cul
10th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts
Oodgeroo Noonuccal - Resource Suite
Immerse Your Classroom in Oodgeroo Noonuccal's Powerful Poetry Collection, "My People"Enhance Learning with Our Comprehensive Resource SuiteDelve into the rich cultural heritage and poetry of Oodgeroo Noonuccal with this all-inclusive teaching resource suite for "My People." Designed to captivate students and deepen their understanding of Indigenous Australian literature, this suite offers everything you need to engage, educate, and inspire. What's Included:PowerPoint Presentations on Cultural C
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts
The Thing Around Your Neck - by Chimamanda Adichie - Resource Suite
Elevate your teaching and inspire your students with this meticulously crafted resource suite, designed specifically for Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s seminal short story collection, "The Thing Around Your Neck." This all-inclusive package provides everything you need to delve into the rich cultural contexts, themes, and masterful storytelling of one of today’s most influential writers. What's Included:11 PowerPoint Presentations!Explore the life, influences, and cultural heritage of Chimamanda Ngo
10th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Close Reading, English Language Arts, 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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