Zac's Teaching Resources
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Queensland, Australia
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I have taught a wide range of subjects in English and the Social Sciences for the last 10 years in secondary schools and academies in Australia and South East Asia.
My strengths are in understanding film theory and visual literacy in classic and cult cinema as well as graphic novels. I also enjoy sharing the power of novels and poems, new, old and translated texts, to inspire students.
I am also an avid traveller and I have a great fondness for history, especially early modern and ancient societies such as the Incas and Khmers.
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Advertising Analysis Bundle
Save heaps of time preparing with everything you need to teach critical analysis of advertising with Senior English students. This bundle contains two products: Advertising Analysis PowerpointAdvertising Analysis WorksheetThe powerpoint incudes:Learning outcomes, terms, summary page and presenter notesDefinition and examples of representation in magazine, print, online and billboard advertisementsRene Magritte's "This is not a pipe" theory of representation and 5 minute supporting videoDefinitio
9th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Informational Text
CCSS
RI.11-12.6
, CCRA.R.7
, CCRA.R.10
 +2
Film and Documentary Analysis Glossary
Use this glossary to help students analyse any film or documentary with the correct terminology and insight. Written in student-friendly language, the inquiry questions lead students to conduct their own independent analysis. Examples from recent film and documentaries demonstrate film analysis and sentence structure. Reuse this resource with any film study (I've used this with Lion, Bladerunner, Romeo and Juliet, The Book Thief, The Breakfast Club, Jasper Jones and Dead Poet's Society). NOTE -
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Visual Arts, Writing
Dulce et Decorum Est by Wilfred Owen War Poetry Analysis Bundle
Save on preparation time with this war poetry bundle based on Wilfred Owen's Dulce et Decorum Est. This bundle includes the following three resources: Model Powerpoint Presentation and Transcript Annotated Analysis Handout with blank poem Student Analysis Worksheet with Context and Answer KeyWhat's in the powerpoint presentation?The presentation runs for 4 to 5 minutes and integrates the key quotes from the poem, including the poetic terminology and analysis. As Owen's poetry carries an anti-war
9th - 11th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Poetry
CCSS
RL.11-12.1
, RL.11-12.4
, RL.11-12.9
 +6
Romeo and Juliet Bundle: Analysis Powerpoint + Essay Paragraph Planner
This Romeo and Juliet bundle is a great time saver helping students explore Shakespeare's play with the support of Luhrman's film version. It includes two resources: Analysis powerpoint Essay paragraph planner What's in the powerpoint presentation? The 24 slides capture the key scenes and moments from Baz Luhrman's film version of Romeo and Juliet, featuring: clear slide titles that succinctly summarise each scene in everyday languagecorresponding play quotes with each film sceneextensive presen
8th - 12th
Close Reading, Drama, English Language Arts
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.3
 +9
Poetry Analysis Handout - for any poem
Use this one-page handout to help secondary students analyse and deconstruct any poem. This easy, step-by-step handout is structured in four parts: Poetic form and structureLanguage use and effectVisual and auditory imageryTone, mood, message and reader interpretations.I've developed this handout over several years and have found it helped my most reluctant and struggling students to engage with and analyse poetry. Check out my other poetry resources: POWERPOINT Dulce et Decorum Est by Wilfred
7th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Poetry
CCSS
RL.8.2
, RL.8.4
, RL.8.10
 +6
Jasper Jones Bundle: Analysis Powerpoint + Model Essay + Essay Planner
Save heaps of time with this Jasper Jones bundle of three products: Novel Analysis PowerpointEssay PlannerModel EssayBONUS FILE - analytical paragraph on Chapter 1What's in the powerpoint?Lead students in critical thinking and discussion of Craig Silvey's Jasper Jones, exploring such themes as race, growing up, prejudice, violence, love, grief and family. The powerpoint includes everything to help students comprehend and analyse these themes, including the relevant aesthetic features. This chap
9th - 11th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.3
 +10
The Book Thief Analysis Powerpoint
Use this 24 slide powerpoint to engage students in critical reading and analysis of Marcus Zusak's The Book Thief. The powerpoint uses the analytical model FCPARTS (Form, Context, Purpose, Audience, Register, Tone, Style) to explore literary concepts in the novel, giving students an analytical framework for future close reading. The powerpoint includes: historical context of Nazi Germany and the Holocaust with linksauthor's context and background with linkscharacterisation and key quotesplot
9th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Other (ELA)
Dulce et Decorum Est by Wilfred Owen War Poetry Analysis Worksheet
Step students through war poetry analysis with this comprehensive worksheet on Wilfred Owen's Dulce et decorum est - great for a relief lesson or to support a poetry study. The questions increase in complexity and work through the poem chronologically to help students understand the layers of meaning in the poem and the effect of particular structural and word choices. The worksheet includes: Wilfred Owen's poem in full with space for student annotationAuthor and historical context as a WW1 sol
9th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Poetry
CCSS
RL.9-10.4
, RL.9-10.6
, RL.9-10.10
 +2
Also included in:Â Dulce et Decorum Est by Wilfred Owen War Poetry Analysis Bundle
Beach Burial Bundle: War Poetry Analysis Infographic and Worksheet
Save heaps of time with this war poetry bundle based on Kenneth Slessor's Beach Burial. This bundle includes the following two resources: Beach Burial War Poetry Analysis HandoutBeach Burial War Poetry Analysis WorksheetWhat's in the analysis handout?The handout includes: Teaching suggestions and explanation of the productThe blank poem with key parts underlined ready for you or students to label and annotate with poetic terminology (answer key included)The annotated poem analysis on the author'
9th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Poetry
Dead Poets Society Resources
Use this for senior English students studying the poems from the film Dead Poets Society, particularly the Romantic and Victorian periods. The resources contains the following: 1 x 15 slide powerpoint introducing Dead Poet's film using an analysis of Coleridge's Rime of Ancient Mariner as a lead in (see preview video for more on the powerpoint).1 x PDF of the full Rime of Ancient Mariner divided into sections1 x PDF with all poems in full referenced in the film1 x Deconstruct handout of how to
8th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Poetry
Romeo and Juliet Analysis Powerpoint
Use this powerpoint to really engage students in the study of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, supported by film images from Baz Luhrmann's 1996 film version. Make studying Shakespeare interesting with the film images and analysis linked to key quotes from Shakespeare's timeless tragedy. This resource is a great introduction to the play and summary tool in preparation for an essay or examination. This 24 slide powerpoint includes: Key scenes and moments from the whole playClear slide titles that
8th - 11th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Close Reading, Literature, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.3
, RL.9-10.6
 +1
Also included in:Â Romeo and Juliet Bundle: Analysis Powerpoint + Essay Paragraph Planner
Poetry Analysis Worksheet The Surfer Judith Wright
Step students through the beautiful poetry of Judith Wright with this comprehensive worksheet on The Surfer - great for a relief lesson or to support a poetry study. The worksheet develops in complexity, starting with the labeling of poetic devices and moving to questions which help students understand the layers of meaning in the poem and the effect of particular structural and word choices. The worksheet includes: Judith Wright's poem in full with space for annotationAuthor context with link t
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry
CCSS
RL.9-10.4
, RL.9-10.6
, RL.9-10.10
 +2
Advertising Analysis Worksheet
Use this detailed worksheet to introduce and explore advertising analysis. Targeted at Senior English and Media students, this worksheet combines theory and practice, including hyperlinked readings and research. The worksheet is specifically targeted at contemporary advertising and social media that students are exposed to today. Each section provides example analytical sentences for essay / exam preparation, theoretical background and links to additional reading. This worksheet covers: understa
9th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts
CCSS
W.9-10.4
, W.11-12.2e
, W.11-12.4
 +3
Also included in:Â Advertising Analysis Bundle
Advertising Analysis Powerpoint
Use this 24 slide powerpoint to equip students with the media literacy skills to analyse print and digital advertising. Specifically targeted to engage older students, this powerpoint focuses on global and Australian products such as drinks, cars, services and beauty products. It also includes a PDF handout for note-taking. This powerpoint includes:Learning outcomes, terms, summary page and presenter notesDefinition and examples of media literacy terms Rene Magritte's "This is not a pipe" theor
9th - 12th
Close Reading, Informational Text, Other (ELA)
CCSS
RI.11-12.6
, RI.11-12.7
, RI.11-12.10
 +5
Also included in:Â Advertising Analysis Bundle
Jasper Jones Bundle: Analysis Powerpoint + Essay Planner
Use this bundle to engage students in a close study of Craig Silvey's Jasper Jones including an analysis powerpoint and essay planner. This bundle is designed to prepare students for essay writing and encourage deep discussion on the themes of race, violence, growing up and grief. This chapter-by-chapter powerpoint includes: Pre-reading: predictions on the cover and blurbSetting and context: 1960s Western Australia in a small mining townChapter 1 Discussion questions + interest building activiti
9th - 11th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.3
 +16
Cosi by Louis Nowra Introductory Powerpoint
Use this 26 slide powerpoint on "Cosi" by Louis Nowra to introduce students to the context, characters and setting of this Australian play. The terminology and detailed examples also teaches students how to read stage directions and dialogue like professional actors. This powerpoint is a springboard for analysis of the play in English and Drama. What does the powerpoint include? funny warnings to engage studentssetting details and symbols social and historical context with linksplot overview an
10th - 12th
Drama, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.3
, RL.9-10.6
 +4
Poetry Writing Scaffold Handout I Am Poem
What better way to get to know your students and introduce them to word choice and poetic structure by using an "I Am" poem writing activity. The A3 handout, in colour and black and white, with and without a model, guides students through creating their own identity poem using a set structure of 10 lines using enjambment and word choice. I developed this resource especially for students who struggle with the abstract nature of poetry and this resource gives them the opportunity to demonstrate t
4th - 10th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Poetry
Film Review Editable Scaffold
Use this editable scaffold to help students write film reviews - students just need to fill in the yellow highlights, just like an advanced cloze activity. The editable Word document includes sections on: release details, director and musicplot summarycharacters and actinghighlights and criticismsthemerating and recommendation Who is this for? students who struggle to organise and produce extended responses I've used this many times successfully with students with challenging learning needs fro
6th - 11th
Informational Text, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
W.11-12.2
, CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.W.4
 +1
Creative Writing Worksheet: Show, Don't Tell
The 'Show, Don't Tell' rule is false. Good storytelling uses both showing and telling. Help middle and high school students understand the writer's craft of showing and telling with explanations, examples and practice activities. This worksheet develops in complexity and helps students understand the the purposes, structures and techniques of showing and telling in creative writing and storytelling. The model examples and explanations cover: What does telling look like?What does showing look l
7th - 10th, Adult Education
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Short Stories
CCSS
W.7.3
, W.7.3a
, W.7.3b
 +17
Jasper Jones Analysis Powerpoint
Use this powerpoint to engage your students in deep discussion on themes of race, violence, growing up and grief in Craig Silvey's classic Australian novel, Jasper Jones. Save on preparation with detailed teacher notes, answer key and activities perfect for use throughout a whole novel study unit This powerpoint includes: Pre-reading: predictions on the cover and blurbSetting and context: 1960s Western Australia in a small mining townChapter 1 Discussion questions + interest building activities
9th - 11th
Close Reading, Literature, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.3
 +4
Also included in:Â Jasper Jones Bundle: Analysis Powerpoint + Essay Planner
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About the store
Experience
I have taught a wide range of subjects in English and the Social Sciences for the last 10 years in secondary schools and academies in Australia and South East Asia.
My strengths are in understanding film theory and visual literacy in classic and cult cinema as well as graphic novels. I also enjoy sharing the power of novels and poems, new, old and translated texts, to inspire students.
I am also an avid traveller and I have a great fondness for history, especially early modern and ancient societies such as the Incas and Khmers.
Teaching style
I teach to activate and engage students in language, literature, film and history. I demonstrate and model skills rather than lecture students with content, and then it is up to students to lead their learning and inquiry. Sure knowledge and understanding is important, but transfer and application are also essential skills sets that our students need for this contemporary world.
My own education history
Master of Education Leadership
Graduate Diploma of Education Secondary,
Bachelor of Creative Industries in Drama and Literature,
Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA/TESOL)
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