A multi-level series of reading and response activities on Australia’s native animal - the platypus. Use the PowerPoint Presentation for initial introduction. Students then complete the scaffolded Platypus report and the platypus labelling / diagram activity. Students may participate in further independent research before writing their very own information report.
Phase 3 Phonics: th Sound worksheets. A selection of worksheets with a word list for weekly study. Students learn to decode words with the ‘th’ sound. Includes a PowerPoint presentation which can be used as whole class or independent decode and reading activity. Worksheets include a look, say, cover, write check (LSCWC), match words and pictures and write the words.
Learn from viewing. Use this set of 7 worksheets to teach, practice or review visual literacies. Worksheets include comics, cartoons, advertisements, and images.
Test knowledge of parts of speech, punctuation, language devices (figures of speech), and language in context, with this summative test. Answers provided. Editable document and pdf (print ready) included.
A set of CVCC (Consonant, vowel, consonant, consonant) worksheets for a variety of wordlists. Activities encourage students to decode, read, match and write CVCC words.
A multi-level teaching and learning resource - Read through the Information text with the class, respond with a mini information report, a classification activity, or participate in an independent reading and response task.
Fluency in Phonics - two letter ck sound / grapheme. Five worksheets and a PowerPoint presentation on ‘ck’ wordlist. Teach students to sound it out. Use phonemic knowledge to decode words and phrases. Match, write, draw and LSCWC (Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check). Reinforce learning with these printables. Can be used with any spelling program. Stage 2 Phonics.
See the Phonics Set: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12474937
Phase 3 Phonics: ng Sound worksheets. A selection of worksheets with a word list for weekly study. Students learn to decode words with the ‘ng’ sound. Includes a PowerPoint presentation which can be used as whole class or independent decode and reading activity. Worksheets include a look, say, cover, write check (LSCWC), match words and pictures and write the words.
A multipurpose teaching tool - Information Presentation on Red Pandas. Use as a whole class teaching resource followed with independent reading response activities.
Leveled reading activity for grade 3, 4 or 5. Read an information text about the Giant Panda. Students answer comprehension, grammar, and inferencing questions based on the reading.
In this unit students explore landscapes and common features of local environments. The unit assists the use and development of geographical inquiry and skills outlined in the Australian Curriculum. Learning begins by examining students’ natural environment. Students identify natural versus man-made features. This is extended though a literacy recount writing task. Students then observe and analyse different types of landscapes – beach, city, rural and country. Students identify the distinct features of these landscapes. To close the unit, students create an information report that summarises learning throughout the entire unit, giving students an opportunity to reflect on the geographical features of their own location. Worksheets, templates, PowerPoint, and Assessment Rubrics.
Engage younger learners with an information text and corresponding activities on the fascinating Emperor Penguin - Antarctica’s animal icon. Complete classification and reading activities to follow up shared reading task.
A teaching resource that explores Australia's top 10 deserts. This PowerPoint provides background on the fascinating biome. The resources provides instructional resources for Australia's deserts. Maps and images included.
Reinforce bonds to ten, bonds to twenty and the relationship between addition and subtraction with these fact family houses worksheets. Seven worksheets, building in complexity.
Diagnostic, formative or summative, this test is levelled at Year 5 English, Home Language. Test students on spelling, vocabulary, language forms, parts of speech, metaphor, simile, contractions, plural nouns, synonyms and antonyms. Editable. Answer key provided.
A set of worksheets and teaching resources for teaching and revising place value. Teach place value within the hundreds using expanded notation, word format, pictorial format and more.
Integrate life science, reading comprehension, scientific endeavor, information texts (non fiction texts) and paragraph writing whilst studying the fascinating facts of the Emperor Penguin. Use as a guided reading, whole class reading, or teacher directed lesson activity.