Hi, You need to enable javascript on your browser to use TpT. See how this improves your TpT experience.

Presto Plans

Follow Me (41,168)

Canada - New Brunswick - Riverview

4.9

109,590 votes

FREE Download

Assess the general quality of my work with this free download

Close Reading Mystery Inferenc...

DOWNLOAD NOW

My Products (1,464)
Ratings & Reviews
Ask a Question
My Profile

You Selected:

Subject
English Language Arts

EFL - ESL - ELD

CUSTOM CATEGORIES

Grades

3^rd

4^th

5^th

6^th

7^th

8^th

9^th

10^th

11^th

12^th

Other

Homeschooler

Subject

EFL - ESL - ELD

Prices

Top Resource Types

MY FEATURED ITEMS

End of the Year Awards - Most Likely To...

$6.99

2332

End of the Year Awards - Pun Edition Student...

$6.99

649

End of the Year Escape Room Zombie Teacher...

$9.99

850

End of the Year Escape Room - The Classroom...

$9.99

My Products

sort by:

Best Sellers

view:

Discussion Activity - What Would You Do? Speaking Activity Prompt Cards

By Presto Plans

Discussion Activity - What Would You Do? Speaking Activity Prompt Cards: These discussion cards are designed to engage even the most reluctant students in active discussion and conversation in the classroom. The product provides all the necessary

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Games, Task Cards

CCSS:

SL.7.1, SL.8.1, SL.9-10.1, SL.11-12.1, CCRA.SL.1

$4.99

664

Digital Download ZIP (28.18 MB)

ADD TO CART

WISH LIST

Idiom Activity - Idiom Text Messages Creative Assignments and Task Cards

By Presto Plans

Idiom Activity - Idiom Text Messages Creative Assignments and Task Cards: Idioms play an important role in everyday speech, yet we often assume that our students are already familiar with their meanings. This resource is designed to assist your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Task Cards

$7.99

240

Digital Download ZIP (17.94 MB)

ADD TO CART

WISH LIST

Idiom of the Week Posters - Classroom Bulletin Board Decor Idiomatic Expressions

By Presto Plans

Idiom of the Week Posters - Classroom Bulletin Board Decor Idiomatic Expressions: Although idioms are a part of everyday speech, they are often misunderstood by our students. These idiom posters allow teachers to present one idiom per week,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, EFL - ESL - ELD

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Posters

$7.99

764

Digital Download ZIP (38.85 MB)

ADD TO CART

WISH LIST

Discussion Activity - What If? Speaking Activity Prompt Cards and Assignments

By Presto Plans

Discussion Activity - What If? Speaking Activity Prompt Cards and Assignments: These discussion cards are designed to engage even the most reluctant students in active discussion and conversation in the classroom. The product provides all the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Oral Communication

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Task Cards

$4.99

131

Digital Download ZIP (49.44 MB)

ADD TO CART

WISH LIST

Valentine's Day Idioms Presentation and Assignment - Love Expressions Activity

By Presto Plans

Valentine's Day Idioms Presentation and Assignment - Love Expressions Activity: This engaging lesson will help your students understand common idioms related to love and relationships around Valentine's Day or any time of the year. Students will

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, Holidays/Seasonal, Valentine's Day

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

$4.99

Digital Download ZIP (48.83 MB)

ADD TO CART

WISH LIST

Idioms Activities, Assignments, Posters, Task Cards, and Awards Bundle - ELL ESL

By Presto Plans

Idioms Activities, Assignments, Posters, Task Cards, and Awards Bundle - ELL ESL: Unlock the world of idioms with this comprehensive activities bundle designed to enrich your classroom with over 270 pages of engaging resources. Idioms are important

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, EFL - ESL - ELD

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

$34.95

$24.99

Bundle

ADD TO CART

WISH LIST

Idiom of the Week Posters - Classroom Bulletin Board Decor Idiomatic Expressions

By Presto Plans

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, EFL - ESL - ELD

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$7.99

Digital Download ZIP (18.47 MB)

ADD TO CART

WISH LIST

Halloween Idioms Presentation and Assignment - Halloween Expressions Activity

By Presto Plans

Halloween Idioms Presentation and Assignment - Halloween Expressions Activity: This engaging lesson will help your students understand common idioms related to Halloween. Students will learn 12 idioms with detailed definitions and apply some of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Halloween

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

$3.00

Digital Download ZIP (14.31 MB)

ADD TO CART

WISH LIST

Idiom Posters and Activities - Idioms with Advice Classroom Bulletin Board Decor

By Presto Plans

Idiom Posters and Activities - Idioms with Advice Classroom Bulletin Board Decor: Although idioms are a part of everyday speech, they are often misunderstood by our students. These weekly idiom advice posters allow teachers to present one idiom per

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, EFL - ESL - ELD

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$6.99

Digital Download ZIP (41.54 MB)

ADD TO CART

WISH LIST

Idiom Discussion or Writing Prompts - Creative Prompts Using Idioms - ELL / ESL

By Presto Plans

Idiom Discussion or Writing Prompts - Creative Prompts Using Idioms: This activity offers a creative way to engage students in discussions or writing activities using common English idioms. With a focus on fostering lively classroom conversations

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Task Cards

$4.99

Digital Download ZIP (7.34 MB)

ADD TO CART

WISH LIST

Idiom of the Week Posters - Classroom Bulletin Board Decor Idioms - Vol 2

By Presto Plans

Idiom of the Week Posters - Classroom Bulletin Board Decor Idioms - Vol 2: Although idioms are a part of everyday speech, they are often misunderstood by our students. These idiom posters allow teachers to present one idiom per week, accompanied by

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, EFL - ESL - ELD

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$7.99

Digital Download ZIP (20.19 MB)

ADD TO CART

WISH LIST

Idioms Activity - Understanding Idioms in Song Lyrics Music Matching Game

By Presto Plans

Idioms Activity - Understanding Idioms in Song Lyrics Music Matching Game: Engage your students in understanding idioms with this fun song lyrics matching game! With 18 idioms carefully selected from song lyrics, this engaging activity offers a fun

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

$3.00

Digital Download ZIP (4.42 MB)

ADD TO CART

WISH LIST

Christmas Idioms Posters and Activity - Bulletin Board Holiday Class Decor

By Presto Plans

Christmas Idioms Posters and Activity - Bulletin Board Holiday Class Decor: Get your students in the holiday spirit with these 12 Christmas posters, each with a different holiday-related idiom. You can introduce a new idiom each day leading up to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Posters

$4.99

Digital Download ZIP (21.61 MB)

ADD TO CART

WISH LIST

Idioms Paper Fortune Teller Activity - Idioms Game Hands-On Activity

By Presto Plans

Idioms Paper Fortune Teller Activity - Idioms Game Hands-On Activity: Use this idioms paper fortune teller activity to engage all of your students in learning new idiomatic expressions. Simply use the included instructions to teach students how to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

$1.99

Digital Download ZIP (5.42 MB)

ADD TO CART

WISH LIST

Writing Prompts or Discussion Prompts Cards - Journal or Opinion Writing Topics

By Presto Plans

Writing Prompts or Discussion Prompts Cards - Journal or Opinion Writing Topics: Spark meaningful discussions and inspire thoughtful writing with these versatile prompt cards! This resource is perfect for generating lively classroom discussions or

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Task Cards

$4.99

Digital Download ZIP (21.70 MB)

ADD TO CART

WISH LIST

Canadian Animals Presentation - Wildlife in Canada Introduction or ESL Lesson

By Presto Plans

Canadian Animals Presentation - Wildlife in Canada Introduction or ESL Lesson: Dive into the diverse world of Canadian animals with this engaging presentation, perfect for introducing students to some of Canada's most fascinating wildlife. Featuring

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Other (ELA)

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

$2.49

Digital Download ZIP (26.98 MB)

ADD TO CART

WISH LIST

showing 1-16 of 16

Ask Presto Plans a question. They will receive an automated email and will return to answer you as soon as possible. Please Login to ask your question.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Bonnie from Presto Plans spent almost a decade in the English Language Arts classroom teaching all grades at the middle and high school level. She also has training and experience instructing English as an Additional Language both in Canada and Internationally and has worked as a resource teacher working with students who have special needs or exceptionalities. She now works full time developing resources and sharing teaching strategies for an amazing community of ELA educators. You can connect with her, and thousands of other teacher, in her free Facebook Group called Presto Plans: The English Teachers' Lounge!

MY TEACHING STYLE

Modeling
Real-world connections
Balanced literacy
Inquiry-based instruction
Student-centered
Cooperative learning

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Graduated with Honors with Distinction
SMART Exemplary Educator Award

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

- Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in English Language and Literature and a minor in French Second Language.
- Bachelor of Education in Middle and High School Education
- Masters advanced certification in literacy education.
- International Baccalaureate Training (English B).
- Training in Resource and Methods (Special Education)

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

GRADES

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Other (Math), Science, Biology, Environment, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, Native Americans, U.S. History, World History, World Languages, French, Chinese, Arts & Music, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), Physical Education, Computer Science, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, Career and Technical Education, Health, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Canadian History, British History, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Life Skills, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Economics , Character Education, General Science, Short Stories, Writing, en francais, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Halloween, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Products For TpT Sellers, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Informational Text, For Administrators, Test Preparation, Early Intervention, End of Year, Close Reading, Social Emotional Learning