Documents
Course Syllabi / Expectations:
- Classroom Expectations
- Class Behavior & Attitude Rubric
- Syllabus & Technology Contract
- Student Passport
- ELA-ESL Class Syllabus- Buffalo Public Schools
- ENL Class Syllabus- Buffalo Public Schools- 2019-2020 – Simplified
- ENL Class Syllabus- Buffalo Public Schools- 2019-2020
- Course Syllabus- Academic Writing EN031 Hybrid- Fall 2011
Introductory Activities:
- Interview Classmates Chart Icebreaker- Children
- Interview Classmates Chart- Icebreaker- Adults
- Icebreakers-First Week of School- Children
- Icebreaker- Sun Diagram Activity- Self
- Icebreaker- Sun Diagram Activity- Partner
- Icebreaker- Sun Diagram Activity Guidelines- Adults
- Icebreaker- Sun Diagram Activity Guidelines- Middle-High School
- Complete List of Ideas for Fun ELL Activities & Icebreakers
- List of Camp Activities & Songs
- Writing Assessment- Describe the Picture
- Grouping Strategies
- My Bio Writing Template
- Are You Who I’m Looking For Chart
- MBTI Personality Adjectives Questionnaire
- Class Trends Assignment Guidelines
- Class Trends Assignment- Example of Excel Document and Graphs
- The Me Page
- Find Someone Who- Teens
- Class Rules Activity
- Getting to Know You Questionaire- Adults ESL Writing- No Essay
- Getting to Know You Questionaire- Teens- No Essay
- All About Me Writing Assessment- Adults
- All About Me Writing Assessment- Children
- General Assesment- Isolated Skills-1
- General Assesment- Isolated Skills-2
- ELL Proficiency Level Checklist
- English Self-Assessment (School Age)
- Reading and Writing Strategies
Grammar & Mechanics Skills/Assignments:
- English Irregular Verb List3
- Past Tense Worksheet
- Past Tense Worksheet- Completed & Examples
- Comparative-Superlative Explanation
- Modals-Conditionals Explanation
- Verb Tense Explanation
- Articles Explanation
- Using A and The Fill in the Blanks
- Punctuation- Bad Example Paragraph
- Punctuation- Bad Example Paragraph- Corrected
- Punctuation Worksheet 1
- Punctuation Worksheet 2
- Punctuation Worksheet 3
- Prepositions-Time & Location Explanation
- Prepositions- Verb-Adjective Combinations
- Simple Present Verbs
- SVO Pronoun Forms
- Sentence Structure Explanation
- Parallel & Consistent Writing Explanation
- Peer Editing Worksheet- Elementary
- Peer-Self-Editing Worksheet- Complete- Classroom Demonstration
- Peer-Self-Editing Worksheet- Complete- Fill in the Blanks
- Peer-Self-Editing Symbols List Only
- Grammar Sentence Auction Chart
Writing Skills/Assignments:
- Words to NEVER USE in Formal Writing
- Six Components of a Body Paragraph
- Essay- Format Explanation- Updated2
- Model Essay Descriptive- My Dream World
- Model Essay Descriptive- Best Friend
- Model Essay Narrative Incomplete
- Analyzing-Evaluating Topic Sentences2
- Four Square Writing Graphic Organizer- Updated Step up to Writing
- Template- General 5-Paragraph Essay- with Example
- Paragraph Graphic Organizer- Updated Colors- Step up to Writing2
- Paragraph Graphic Organizer- Updated Colors- Step up to Writing- Example for Class
- Narrative Writing Explanation
- Descriptive Writing Explanation
- Persuasive Writing Explanation & Model Essay
- Persuasive Writing Guidelines- Grades 3-10
- Persuasive Writing Model Essay Assignment- Simplified
- Persuasive Writing Explanation- Model Essay- Step up to Writing- Simplified- Color Coded
- Persuasive Writing Explanation- Model Essay- Step up to Writing- Simplified- Printable
- My Dream World Assignment
- Classification Writing Explanation
- Details vs. Examples Explanation
- Comparing & Contrasting T-Chart Template
- Comparing & Contrasting T-Chart- Example
- Evidence-Explanation Paragraph-Essay Template- ELA
- Evidence-Explanation Paragraph-Essay Template- ELA- Guidelines
- Four Square Writing- Compare and Contrast
- Transition Word List- Updated 12-4-20
- Transition-Word-Practice
- Cause-Effect Vocabulary- (Global-Social Studies)
- Peer-Self-Editing Worksheet- Complete- Classroom Demonstration
- Peer-Self-Editing Worksheet- Complete- Fill in the Blanks
- Peer-Self-Editing Symbols List Only
- Peer Editing Worksheet- Simplified- with Examples
- Polite & Appropriate Ways to Comment on Other’s Writing
- Assignment Guidelines- Traveling and Cultural Personal Narrative
- Editing Log- Elementary
- Controversial Writing & Speech Topics- Teenagers & Adults
- Writing & Speech Opinion Topics- Adults
- Write Own Song Template
- Write Your Own Children’s Book- Guidelines
- Quote-Evidence-Paraphrasing-Summary Graphic Organizer
- Writing Rubric- Holistic3
- Meditation Music for Writing
Reading Skills/Vocabulary:
- Crazy English Fun Read
- List of English Morphemes
- Tone-Attitude Word List
- Vocab Worksheet- COMPLETE
- Vocab Worksheet- Simplified
- Vocabulary Concept Map2
- Vocab Worksheet Template- Drawing Grids
- Four Square Vocab Worksheet
- Word Cluster Graphic Organizer
- WWWWWH-Main Idea Graphic Organizer3
- Central-Main Idea-Supporting Detail Graphic Organizer
- How to Write a Summary & Plot
- Parts of Speech Chart
- Most Common Prefixes & Meaning
- Word Forms Chart Activity
- Word Forms Chart Activity- Completed2
- Fact-Opinion-Purpose Worksheet
- Reading Log Worksheet
- Jigsaw Partner Reading Log
- Independent Reading Log- Condensed
- Independent Reading Log- Response Stems
- Checklist of Independent Reading Assignments
- Close Reading Strategies- Fill in the Blanks and Complete
- Alphabet Upper and Lower Case
- Reading and Writing Strategies2
Speaking/Listening/Conversation/Pronunciation:
- Phrases for Orally Expressing an Opinion in an Academic Setting
- Phonetic Symbols Chart- Updated
- Voiced Voiceless Consonant Chart
- ED Pronunciation Chart
- Vowel Chart
- Presentation Peer Evaluations
- Role Play Scenarios- for Adolescents
- Controversial Writing & Speech Topics- Teenagers & Adults
- Writing & Speech Opinion Topics- Adults
- Malala Yousafzai Documentary- Questions
- Independent Movie Log- Elementary
Literature/English Language Arts:
- Literary Elements & Techniques- In Alpha Order With Examples- Updated2
- Independent Reading Assignment- HS Level
- Independent Reading Assignment-HS- Examples
- Independent Reading Assignment- Rubric Checklist
- Independent Reading Assignment- FULL
- Plot Analysis Worksheet
- Reader Response Worksheet
- Elements of Poetry Worksheet
- Tone-Attitude Word List
- Translating Shakespearean Language
- Shakespearean Terminology
- Richard Cory – Men Are Different Text & Controlling Idea Essay
- Facebook Informative Articles-Assignment
- Character Description & Motivation Graphic Organizer- with Example
- Crucible Character Chart
- Quote Interpretation Journal-Template
- Great Quotations
- Central Idea Essay Template Guidelines
- Central Idea Essay Template
- Argumentative Essay Template- Guidelines
- Argumentative Essay Template- Updated (for English Level Beginner)
- Argumentative Essay Template- Example Gay Marriage (for English Level Beginner)
- Argumentative Essay Graphic Organizer- with Sentence Starters (for English Level Intermediate & Advanced)
- ELA Regents Frequency Words
Social Studies/History:
- Cause-Effect Vocabulary- Updated2
- Global Exam Review 2018- PDF
- Cause-Effect Vocabulary- (Global-Social Studies)
- Thematic Essay Regents- Guidelines
- Thematic Essay Regents- Template
- Thematic Essay Regents- Example- Cold War
- DBQ Essay Regents- Guidelines
- DBQ Essay Regents- Template
Journalism:
- Newspaper Magazine Article Assignment
- Components of a Newspaper Lesson Plan
- Inverted Pyramid Format Template
- Newspaper Story Format Template
- Newspaper Story Feedback Form
- WWWWW Line Worksheet
- Reporting Tips
- Newspaper Writing Assessment
- Writing Headlines Worksheet
- How to Write a Print Ad
- How to Write a Review
- Movie Review- Lost in Translation
- How to Write a Sports Story
- How to Write an Editorial
- How to Write Dialogue
- CARIBBEAN CHRONICLE- Issue November 2012
- CARIBBEAN CHRONICLE- Issue December-January 2013
- CARIBBEAN CHRONICLE-Issue February 2013
- CARIBBEAN CHRONICLE- Issue March-April 2013
- CARIBBEAN CHRONICLE- Issue May 2013
- CARIBBEAN CHRONICLE- FINAL ISSUE- June 2013
Holidays / Special Days / American Culture / Country Culture / Music:
- The History of Halloween- Intermediate
- Halloween Lesson- Complete- Beginner-Intermediate
- The History of Halloween- Beginner- UPDATED
- The History of Halloween- Beginner- UPDATED- PRINTABLE
- Class Presentation & Lesson Plan- OBSERVATION LESSON- ALL PERIODS
- Lesson Plan- Observation Lesson October 2019- Final-2
- Ghostbusters Lyrics and Activity
- The History of Thanksgiving Day
- The History of Christmas
- Sleigh Ride Lyrics- Vocab Listening Full LP
- Sleigh Ride Lyrics- Vocab Listening Full LP- Beginner
- Sleigh Ride Lyrics- Filled in
- Parts of Speech Chart- Valentines Day Mad Libs
- New Year’s Resolution Assignment
- My Favorite Things- Lyrics- Fill in the Blanks
- My Favorite Things- Lyrics
- My Favorite Things- Blank to Write Own Song
- Friday the 13th- The Legend of Bloody Mary Assignment
- Thriller Lyrics- Fill in the Blanks
- Thriller Lyrics- Full
- Mother’s Day Song- Elementary
- JOURNEYS PROJECT:
- Journeys Project- Questions- Without Sentence Starters
- Journeys Project- Questions- With Sentence Starters
- My LIFE JOURNEY- POWERPOINT EXAMPLE- Template
- My LIFE JOURNEY- POWERPOINT EXAMPLE- Template- Alternative
- Journeys Project- Revision Checklist
- Journeys Project- Unit Plan
- Journeys Project- Rubric
- Peer Editing Worksheet- Simplified- with Examples
Miscellaneous:
- K-W-P-L Chart
- Great Quotations
- Quote Interpretation Journal Template
- Things I Learned Today Handout
- Group Discussion Roles
- Group Discussion Roles with Instructions
- Grouping Strategies
- List of Language Games
- Board Game Template- Blank
- Board Game Template-Colored- Editable
- BINGO Template
“Unwritten” Music Video and Assignment:
- Natasha Bedingfield: “Unwritten” Music Video
- Natasha Bedingfield Unwritten Lyrics- Fill in the Blanks
- Natasha Bedingfield Comprehension Questions- More advanced
- Natasha-Bedingfield-Comprehension-Questions-Answers
- Natasha-Bedingfield-Unwritten-Lyrics-FULL with Vocab Definitions
American Culture:
- Pre-Reading Discussion Questions- American Values
- American Values Reading
- American Values- Jigsaw Fill in the Blanks
- American Values- Full Follow Up Assignment
- The Values Americans Live By- by L. Robert Kohls
- Raising Cultural Awareness in the English Classroom- by Jerrold Frank