This reading comprehension activity, ‘Tom Swift and His Airship’ asks students to answer questions about a story in which a young boy is an inventor. It is aimed at increasing students’ awareness of semantics and encourages students to recall information and think about word meanings.
This reading comprehension activity, ‘Tom Swift and His Wizard Camera’ asks students to answer questions about a story in which a young boy is an inventor. It is aimed at increasing students’ awareness of semantics and encourages students to recall information, draw conclusions and form opinions.
This writing task worksheet ‘Types of Books’ helps students to practise expository writing. It is aimed at encouraging students plan their writing and ask themselves questions to best explain their ideas to the reader using details, examples and their own personal experience. It includes space for students to plan their writing and a checklist to …More
This reading comprehension activity, ‘Understood Betsy’ asks students to answer questions about a story in which an orphan girl is cared for by her father’s aunt and cousin. It is aimed at increasing students’ awareness of semantics and encourages students to recall information, form opinions and think about word meanings.
This worksheet, ‘We Love Books Acrostic Poem’ is a fantastic quick activity to brainstorm facts and ideas about books. It is a fun resource that can be used without preparation across all age groups and abilities. Students are required to use the letters from the words ‘we love books’ to list book titles, authors or …More
This writing prompt, ‘Your Own Adventure’ helps students to write a letter to Mark Twain telling him about an adventure they have had. It encourages students to use their imaginations and is aimed at broadening students’ writing and language skills.
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