Looking to teach your students essetial elements of poetry? This comprehensive resource is designed to teach 12 essential poetic devices, ideal for National Poetry Month. With printable response sheets, interactive task cards with QR codes, and visually appealing posters featuring explanations of the poetic devices and sample poems, this resource promises to engage and inspire your students in their poetic pursuits. Your students will have the option to scan a QR Code, access a poetic element information card and respond to 4 questions for a total of 48 questions in all. And if you prefer not to use QR Codes, you can print the 12 poetry elements information cards from the pdf file and have your students refer to them as they respond to the questions. The stunning artwork in these posters makes a striking bulletin board display too. Items Included (US and British English Files) Landscape-size posters/information cards on 12 poetic elements (google drive and pdf). Every poster includes a clear definition of the poetry element it represents, complemented by an example poem that showcases its application. 12 task cards - with a QR Code and 4 questions on each card for each poetic element Response sheets x 6: (4 questions for each poetic element for a total of 48 questions) Answer Key – detailed responses for teacher reference to provide students with comprehensive explanations The 12 elements of poetry featured are: Alliteration Analogy Assonance Consonance Hyperbole Idiom Imagery Metaphor Onomatopoeia Personification Simile Symbolism Activity Students have the option to scan the QR Code on each task card or refer to the print out of the poetic element information card to respond to the questions on their Response Sheets. If printing the poetic elements information cards, you may spread them around the classroom. I personally like to tape to walls, so they don’t get lost in all the excitement. Students work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to record their responses. Display the poetic elements information cards on the bulletin board post activity to craft an eye-catching and informative display. Post Activity Use the Answer Key to provide a comprehensive explanation for each response.

This graphing unit features interpreting data in bar graphs and pictographs. Data is collected using concrete materials such as visuals, dice, spinners, coins and M&M’s . This data is then represented in bar graphs and interpreted. The section on pictographs requires collected data to be interpreted. These no prep printables facilitate students to move from the concrete to the abstract. Graphs target students of different ability levels and are categorised into two main sections: ► ITEMS INCLUDED Cover Sheets x 2 (if compiling all pages into a booklet for students) ►2. SECTION ON PICTOGRAPHS The following pictographs are featured in this section. All graphs include questions that interpret collected data and symbols representing votes. ✓ Cupcakes Sold Pictograph ✓ Favourite Excursion Pictograph ✓ Bus Arrivals Pictograph ✓ Soccer Match Pictograph ✓ Pocket Money Spent Pictograph ✓ Ice-cream Sales Pictograph ✓ School Lunch Choices Pictograph ✓ Bake Sale Fundraiser Pictograph ✓ Favourite Pets Pictograph ►3. SECTION ON BAR GRAPHS The following bar graphs are contained in this section. All graphs include questions that interpret collected data. ✓ Lolly Bar Graph ✓ Roll-a-Dice Bar Graph ✓ Spin a Colour Bar Graph ✓ Spin a Sea Creature Bar Graph ✓ M&M’s Bar Graph ✓ Coin Toss Bar Graph ✓ Animals on a Farm Bar Graph ✓ Animals at the Aquarium Bar Graph ✓ Library Books Check Out Bar Graph ►VOCABULARY DISPLAY CARDS This section contains vocabulary cards featuring mathematical language used when working with bar graphs.

Use this fun hands-on spinner wheels pack to document the life cycles of plants. Both black and white and coloured wheel templates included. There are 3 different base templates to accompany each black and white and coloured wheel cover template. with labels of the life-cycle stages and images with just images for students to label the stages with just images and blank lines for students to label and write a brief overview of each stage in the plant’s life cycle The wheels feature the life cycles of the following: Apple Bean Cherry Blossom Coniferous Tree Pumpkin Sunflower Please note these wheel templates do not feature detailed information, but are a tool to document student’s findings on the life cycles from books, videos and/or the internet.

Use this flipbook organiser to scaffold the structure of a fiction Book Report. The prompts for each of the key elements of the Report will help students write effectively and keep on track. WHAT’S INCLUDED: → Six posters/anchor charts on a fiction book report and its key elements. Print, laminate and display in class and/or view as PDF slideshow. → Cover (editable) templates x 8 (students details and quote editable) → Editable templates x 5: The Setting, Main Characters, The Summary (x2), What I Thought (prompts editable) → Lined sheets for publishing x 4 → Teacher Marking Rubric x 3 → Self-editing and Peer editing Checklists → Banners (plain and decorated) ************************************************************************* SUGGESTED USE: ♦ Project the PDF file on the interactive notebook to introduce the parts of a fiction book report via the posters/anchor charts. Also show students the flipbook templates and completed sample. Discuss the requirements for each template of the book report. ♦ Have students collect information in their flipbook on the specific book under study. This could also serve as their draft where they could use the self-editing and peer-editing checklists to edit. Finally have students publish on given writing sheets or type out content from draft observing corrections. ************************************************************************* HOW TO ASSEMBLE FLIPBOOK: You can choose either of the two options. ⇒ Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students colour in pages. Staple at top tab for flipbook or glue descending order in notebook. ⇒ Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut around each template and assemble. Attach at top. ************************************************************************* PREPARATION → For grades 2-3, bundle up to 6 sheets together after sorting, align them perfectly and cut. → For grades 4-6, students are old enough to cut and compile flipbooks on their own. I have my students compile all sections of the flipbook prior to research and writing. DISPLAY After completion, display students’ flipbooks under the Banner. These flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.

Are you looking for writing activities to celebrate Father’s Day in your classroom?There couldn’t be a better gift than these four poem dedication writing activities on Father’s Day. The flipbooks and cards are sure to touch every father’s beating heart! Items Included PowerPoint Presentation (13 slides) informing students of the structural elements of the four poem types: Cinquain, Synonym Diamante, Acrostic, Structured Poem (Love you, Dad!) Posters x 7 (color and black and white) of the four poem types for students’ reference. Flipbook Templates x 5 (color and black and white) featuring the lined structure of the four poem types. There are 33 cover options. 25 Cards (black and white – 2 sheets each card) scaffolding the writing of a Cinquain, a Synonym Diamante, and an Acrostic. Activity Introduce students to the four poem types and written examples with the PowerPoint Presentation. Give students the choice of writing out their poems using the flipbook templates or the cards. Display the Poem Types Posters in the classroom for reference. The posters feature a written example of each poem type. Have students take home their flipbooks or cards to present to their fathers or father figures. Flipbook Book Templates Sections (color and blackline) Template 1: Cover There are 33 flipbook cover options featuring a variety of themed images. Students pick one. Template 2: Cinquain Template 3: Diamante Template 4: Acrostic Template 5: Love You, Dad! Card Templates Each card comprises two sheets that need to be printed or photocopied back to back. Further detailed instructions in download. The sections are: Front: Cover Inside sections 2-3: writing lines for a Cinquain and an Acrostic Back: writing lines for a Synonym Diamante Printing Flipbook Templates Print blackline templates. Have students color, then assemble smallest to largest templates or vice versa after all poems are written. Glue/staple at top tab. Print templates on colored cardstock. Assemble and staple/glue at top tab. Print out the colored templates and assemble. These poems will be a memento for every father/father figure to cherish.

Looking to teach your students the different types of poems using interactive notebook templates? This resource covers 14 different poem types with lesson plans, easy-to-assemble hands-on notebook templates, poem exemplars and checklist assessments. Perfect for engaging students in creative writing while helping them understand various poetic forms, this tool makes teaching poetry simple, fun, and interactive. Both US and British English spelling files are included. Items Included for each poem type: Easy cut and assemble Notebook Templates One-page Lesson Plan Poem Anthology Cover Sheet Table of Contents Poem Exemplars in color and black and white Self-Reflection Sheet Completed Poem Responses For Teacher & Student Reference Completed Poems For Teacher & Student Reference Assessment Checklist Instructions with visuals to assemble Notebook Templates The 14 Types of Poems in focus are: 5 W’s Poem A Simile Poem ‘About Me’ Acrostic Poem Antonym Diamante Bio Poem ‘About Me’ Cinquain Creature Alliteration Poem Haiku ‘I Am’ Poem ‘I Don’t Understand’ Poem ‘Just Because’ Poem Limerick Parts of Speech Poem ‘With My Senses’ Poem Step-by-Step Process for Teaching the Poem Types With This Resource Introduce the Poem Type: Follow the detailed lesson plan to explain the poem’s structure, purpose, and unique features to the students. Study the Exemplar: Students analyze the provided poem exemplar to understand its structure, word choice, and meaning. Discuss key elements like rhyme, syllables, or figurative language used in the example. Use Interactive Notebook Templates: Students use the provided interactive notebook templates as a scaffolding tool. These templates guide them step-by-step in crafting the initial draft of their own poem, following the poem type’s format. Create and Publish: Once drafts are completed, students transfer their final poems onto the publishing sheet for a polished version. This sheet can be compiled into a class poetry anthology, creating a collaborative showcase of their creative work. Assess with the Checklist: Utilize the Teacher Assessment Checklist to evaluate each student’s completed poem. The checklist ensures students have met the criteria for structure, creativity, and accuracy in their writing.

Christmas in Sweden fact cards will take your students on a Scavenger Hunt for interesting facts on how Christmas is celebrated in Sweden. Your students will have fun as they learn about the history, culture, custom, and tradition of Christmas festive celebrations in Sweden. The best part is that they will be able to document their learning in a flipbook/interactive notebook and design poster templates after finding answers to key questions. This is sure to make an interesting classroom display. WHAT’S INCLUDED ✓ 16 Fact Cards on Christmas in Sweden ✓ 2 Recording Sheets ✓ 2 page Answer Key ✓ 22 Poster Templates featuring Christmas images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate. ✓ Flipbook templates (4 pages) on facts collected ✓ Banners (plain and decorated) PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK/INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK Cover Page (8 options): Student details ♥ Sweden: flag, population, capital city, symbols, currency, Christmas greeting ♥ Festive Food: traditional Christmas meal, Christmas dessert ♥ Custom and Tradition: St. Lucia’s Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day → * photographs of sample parts of completed flipbook included with assembly instructions. These can be shown on an interactive whiteboard to students to model compilation. → * Picture prompts help students to recall facts from the Scavenger Hunt, alternatively they can refer to responses on recording sheets. ACTIVITY ♦ Place the 16 fact cards on Christmas in Sweden around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 16 questions on their response sheets. They must read the fact card to find the answer for each corresponding fact question on their response sheets. ♦ Early finishers who complete the Scavenger Hunt can design their posters and fill-in sections of the flipbook. Wrap-up the activity by getting students together and asking them to share the facts they found the most interesting. They may refer to their recording sheets, posters and flipbook.

Tired of reading “One day…” or “Once upon a time…” in every student story? These Story Openings Narrative Writing 15 Sizzling Starts Strong Leads posters are here to save the day! Packed with bold, engaging examples, this set will help your students craft story beginnings that hook readers and leave them wanting more. Each of the 15 posters highlights a different sizzling start technique, like jumping straight into action, opening with snappy dialogue, or dropping a mysterious question. Say goodbye to boring leads and hello to stories that grab attention from the very first line. What’s Inside: 15 fun and vibrant posters featuring sizzling starts and strong narrative leads. Techniques include emotional hooks, cliffhangers, vivid descriptions, and more! Two sizes included: 8.5x11 (US Letter) and A4 PDFs, perfect for every classroom. Why You’ll Love These Posters: Make teaching story openings fun, relatable, and easy. Inspire students to write leads that WOW their readers. Perfect for classroom walls, writing centers, or mini-lessons. Why Your Students Will Love Them: They’ll feel confident writing engaging story beginnings. The examples will spark their creativity and banish writer’s block. Writing lessons will go from “meh” to “Let’s do this!” With these Story Openings Narrative Writing 15 Sizzling Starts Strong Leads posters, you’ll turn your students into storytelling champs.

This comprehensive NAPLAN Narrative Writing Test Prep Pack is designed to help students master narrative structure, plot development, and timed writing practice using the Seven Steps to Writing Success approach. Aligned with the NAPLAN writing test requirements, this resource provides structured scaffolding, engaging prompts, and assessment tools to ensure students feel confident when tackling the narrative writing task—whether handwritten or typed to simulate NAPLAN Online. Why This Resource? NAPLAN-Aligned – Covers essential narrative writing skills assessed in the NAPLAN test. Seven Steps Writing Approach – Supports students in crafting compelling, well-structured stories. Focus on Plot Elements – Helps students master key narrative components, including sizzling starts, tension-building, and resolution. NAPLAN Online Preparation – Encourages typed responses using a word processor for digital test readiness. Scaffolded for Success – Ideal for all writing levels, with targeted support for struggling writers. Easy-to-Follow Structure – A step-by-step breakdown for both teachers and students. What’s Included? Personal Narrative Exemplar – A model text for students to analyse and learn from. Story Map – A structured organiser guiding students through key plot elements. 20 Comprehension Questions – Reinforce understanding of writing techniques and Seven Key Narrative Elements. Scaffolding Writing Tips & Examples Reference Sheet – A quick guide to improve writing fluency. Structured Breakdown of a Narrative Sheet – Ensures students include essential narrative elements. ‘Responding to the Narrative Prompt’ Guided Writing Sheet – A scaffolded roadmap for struggling writers. Student Self-Editing Checklist – Helps students refine their work before final submission. Teacher Marking Rubrics (2 Versions) – Simplifies grading with clear assessment criteria. Lined Publishing Sheets – Ideal for handwritten responses or digital typing practice to simulate NAPLAN Online. 7 NAPLAN-Style Narrative Writing Prompts – Provides practice with engaging, test-like prompts.

To weave a compelling story is indeed an Art in its own kind and with the structured and scaffolded lessons this unit offers, your students will be able to do just that. Lessons in the first part of this unit focus on identifying the structure and features of a narrative. Mini lessons target use of transitions, description, figurative language, and dialogue to control pacing, in addition to effective ways to begin and conclude narratives. The provided narrative writing sample is editable giving you the flexibility to customise this unit to suit your students’ learning needs. Narrative Writing Part I IDENTIFYING THE STRUCTURE AND FEATURES OF A NARRATIVE Lessons revolve around the sample personal narrative, ‘The Storm’. Students will identify the elements of a plot, use of figurative language, transitions, dialogue, and opening, body, and concluding paragraphs. They de-structure the parts of a narrative and note use of interesting vocabulary. An assessment sheet is also provided to assess comprehension. The following mini lessons are included: USING TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES TO MANAGE SEQUENCE OF EVENTS DESCRIPTION AND FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE TO SLOW DOWN PACE OF STORY DIALOGUE IN WRITING ANALYSE A NARRATIVE PROMPT – mini booklet ORGANISE A NARRATIVE SHORT STORY DRAFTING AN INTRODUCTION NARRATIVE WRITING PART II Students use all the skills acquired in Part I of this Narrative Writing unit to respond to On – Demand Narrative Writing Prompts that require students to write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well‐chosen details and well-structured event sequences. Students have the choice of responding to 7 prompts with visuals. They use the given picture stimulus and graphic organisers to plan their writing and write their first draft. They will be familiar with this, having had ample practice in Narrative Writing Part I of this unit. ALSO INCLUDED * Writing Tools: Colour posters of the VCOP (Vocabulary, Connectives, Openers, Punctuation) gang to enable students to write creatively and edit their draft. * self-editing checklist * peer-editing checklist * Teacher Marking Rubric * Suggested lesson overview and procedure for each writing activity included. * Table of Contents for easier navigation.