Australian Spectacled Flying Fox - (Fruit Bat) Simplify report writing and enhance reading comprehension with this ‘Animal Reading Comprehension & Writing Unit’! Saving you the hassle of creating 2 differentiated Flying Fox ‘Information Report’ reading texts, comprehension activities, and report writing tasks. It includes a paragraph planner, draft pages, and a good copy outline. Overall, this unit provides a week’s worth of skill-building activities and tasks to help students understand the structure of an ‘Information Report’ and analyze the text/language features used. Students will then be able to complete a detailed animal report in paragraph format. Designed for Year 2 students, it breaks down the writing process into manageable steps, ensuring easy comprehension and successful writing practice before assessment time! Grade Level: Primary Years (2+) - linked to QLD, Australia’s C2C English Unit ANIMAL: Australian Spectacled Flying Fox (Flying Mammal - Fruit Bat Species) Includes the Following Lesson Information, teacher guide & activity examples Animal booklet cover page - with colour image Animal Information Text Reports: 2 differentiated reading texts - ‘easier’ & ‘at level’ Analysis activity text - cut & paste Comprehension & Analysis Activities: Identifying vocabulary, the main idea & author’s purpose Annotating text & language features Writing Activities: Animal body part diagram for descriptive writing - adjective, noun groups Animal action task – Writing verbs Paragraph planner - sentence starters & descriptive language dot points Writing report paragraph outline - 5 pages Feedback section - for teachers & students Good copy outline included - 2 pages with an image space Art Activity: Students draw, colour in & label their animal What Can Students Analyse With This Resource? (Annotated: Cut & Paste Activity) Language Features: Word Level Nouns – names, body parts, locations Adjectives - descriptors in noun groups Verbs - action words Vocabulary – scientific/technical words Sentence Structure: Construction & Joining words Sentence structure – simple, compound & complex Use of coordinating conjunctions - FANBOYS Sentence starters - varying Text Features: Whole Text Title, headings, images, paragraphs, maps, captions… Comprehension: Understanding Main idea - deliver animal information Author’s purpose - inform Find me on ‘Teachers Pay Teachers’ to see the full preview!

This MEGA BUNDLE product saves you the hassle of creating five weeks worth of Reptile Animal Information Report Texts and Comprehension activities . It includes *differentiated resources and analysis activities *to support students in understanding the Information Report text type and writing detailed report paragraphs. The workbooks also provide scaffolding, breaking down the writing process into manageable steps for your Year 2 students. This Download Includes the Following for Each Animal: Lesson Information and Examples Animal Booklet Cover Page 2 Differentiated animal Information Texts Animal Anatomy Diagrams - Inserting Adjectives (noun groups) Animal Action Task (Verbs) Text Analysis (Cut & Paste Activity) Text & Language Features Task Main Idea & Author Purpose Writing Task Animal Drawing Art Task Draft Idea Supports Scaffolded Writing Planner (Paragraph by Paragraph) Good Copy Writing Outline Animal Text Units Included: Saltwater Crocodile Veiled Chameleon Green Sea Turtle Thorny Devil Perentie Lizard Comprehension Analysis Resources The analysis resources within each unit booklet enable a detailed examination of the animal information texts. They facilitate breaking down the text, *identifying vocabulary, and annotating text/language features *using pencils and highlighters. These resources also encourage critical thinking, prompting students to identify the main idea and the author’s purpose. Each workbook follows a logical progression of activities. By downloading this resource, you gain the flexibility to utilize a different animal each week, allowing for valuable reading and writing practice in preparation for upcoming assessments. This comprehensive approach effectively ties everything together, offering a cohesive learning experience. Writing Resources: Simplify the writing process and support students in creating well-structured paragraphs. Scaffolded Writing Planner/Draft: Break down writing tasks into manageable steps, guiding students through each paragraph. Good Copy Writing Outline: Provides a clear and organized framework for crafting final drafts. Preview PDF & Video: The Chameleon resources have been included as a preview PDF & Video as an example of just one resource in this bundle! Please take a look at the PDF or each resource for more. Additional Details: Activity booklet style In Colour Printable or whiteboard & smartboard friendly PDF format Used for Yr 2 in Queensland, Australia! Australian Curriculum C2C aligned! Preview on TPT

Elevate your student’s research and writing skills with this Animal Research Project Booklet – an engaging resource that combines 20 fun and engaging activities with an open-ended writing task based on year level or ability! It includes 20 pages of activities, that are printed onto 5 ‘Back to Back’ pages, saving you paper! Grade Level: Primary Years (2+) Writing Task 1: Write an Informative Blurb or Fact File about this animal that will be displayed next to its zoo enclosure. Use relevant facts, descriptive and emotive language in your writing to inform the public. Writing Task 2: Write an Informative Blurb about this animal’s adaptations to survive in an environment that will be displayed next to its zoo enclosure. Use relevant facts, descriptive and emotive language in your writing to inform the public. Sub-Headings Included! Additional Options: Spelling - Behaviour vs Behavior Headings – Appearance vs Description Headings – Fun Facts vs Interesting Facts Life Cycle – 3, 4 & 5 stages Report Template Pages Version 1 - Lower School (Years 1, 2 & 3) Cover Page General Information Classification Description Diagram – noun groups Habitat Location– map Diet 1 Young Predators Threats Life-Cycle 4 Stages Behaviour Adaptations Survival Interesting Facts Writing Task 1 – Instructions and planner Writing Task 1 - Good copy Books & Websites Teacher Feedback Report Template Pages Version 2 - Upper School (Years 4,5 & 6) Cover Page General Information Classification Appearance Diagram – noun groups Habitat Location– map Diet 2 Young Predators Threats Life-Cycle 4 Stages Behaviour Adaptations Survival Interesting Facts Writing Task 2 – Instructions and planner Writing Task 2 - Good copy References Teacher Feedback Printing Information: Print ‘back to back’ ensuring you select the pages you want with the ‘custom range’ option first. Run through as many times per student. Separate individual booklets, fold, staple & go! Additional Details: Printable PDF format Whiteboard/smartboard friendly - Display larger for your students! Information on how to print larger on A3, so it folds to an A4 size booklet! Additional Information on how to print and add Alternate pages! Happy Teaching Friends! PS. Thank you for supporting a teacher!

Need spelling resources that align with the science of reading strategies? These printable and reusable Sound Sort activities are designed to help students develop the phonics rules and spelling skills they need to become successful readers and writers. All Phonemes included are located on the Single Phonograms poster in LEM Phonics. Print & Go! Currently HALF PRICE! Worksheet Information: Sorting sounds in word form 10 Cut & glue sorting sound activities Each worksheet includes sound-letter rules for easy reference! Tips for Use: For longer-lasting use, print, cut & laminate the worksheets. Identify all the respective sounds, then sort. Conveniently bundled for easy access and organization! 10 Phoneme Activities Included: LEM Phonics | Rules | 5 Sounds of ‘A’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 2 Sounds of ‘E’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 2 Sounds of ‘G’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 3 Sounds of ‘I’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 4 Sounds of ‘O’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 4 Sounds of ‘Y’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 2 Sounds of ‘X’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 2 Sounds of ‘S’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 4 Sounds of ‘U’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 2 Sounds of ‘C’ | Sound Sort Worksheet Materials Needed: Scissors Glue Workbooks Optional: L.E.M posters or sound cards to assist (Rules are on each worksheet for reference) Additional Details: Printable & projectable PDF document Colour headings More about LEM Phonics: L.E.M Phonics aligns with the science of reading strategies. The program is grounded in the principles of systematic and explicit phonics instruction, which has been shown to be highly effective in helping students learn to read. The program emphasizes the importance of sound-symbol relationships, phonemic awareness, and multisensory instruction, all of which are key components of the science of reading. Sound sorts, which are a core component of the L.E.M Phonics program, have been shown to be an effective tool for teaching phonics and spelling skills. In addition, L.E.M Phonics incorporates many of the principles of the Orton-Gillingham approach to teaching reading, which is widely recognized as one of the most effective methods for teaching students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties. Preview on TPT

**Display the day, month, date and year easily in your classroom! **Plus add some flair to your classroom décor with this GREEN LEAF Theme Flip Calendar! Perfect for all year levels, this resource is sure to bring excitement to your morning meeting area as your students change the pieces around each day. With 10 years worth of dates included, you won’t need to worry about replacing this calendar anytime soon. Bring some fun and functionality to your classroom routine. In the morning, I can’t tell you how much time I have saved not having to handwrite the date every day! Either I walk around and flip the date over, or now that I have this accessible to students, I feel more than happy to delegate this job to a morning helper… Without the scratchy student handwriting. Included: Flip Chart style Calendar (to be used with a rail and 8 rings) 10 years worth of dates! Cover page example end product Instructions and information page PDF format How to use: Instruction Page This classroom calendar is designed to be used in 1 of 2 ways after laminating. Cut out each of the components of the classroom calendar. Blu-tac the current day, month and year to the board. Using blu-tac, change the date as necessary. Cut out each of the components of the classroom calendar. Hole punch the top of each component twice and loop these to a magnetic rod for the whiteboard. Change the date by flipping it to the correct date as necessary. Tips: Use print selection to identify which pages you wish to print. Print on white A4 paper, colour paper or cardstock. Then cut, glue and laminate. Products that May Interest You: Flip Calendar | Day of the Week | Succulent Classroom Décor Whiteboard Display The POWER of YET! | Hexagons | Succulent Plants | Classroom Décor | Wall Display Succulent Theme | Flip Calendar & Positive Mindset Poster Bundle **Happy Teaching Friends! PS. Thank you for supporting a teacher!**

Getting organized has never been easier than with these 14 editable binder covers and spines. Complete the look of your classroom binders or folders with this Succulent and House Plant theme. These printable binder covers and spines provide a wide variety of styles (14 designs) allowing you to choose your favorite succulents or house plants to create a calm organizational look. They will easily enhance the look of your classroom and adds a decorative touch to your desk space. WHAT’S INCLUDED: All editable templates in PDF format - fonts are embedded 1 set of binder covers (14 options) - 2 text box alignment options 1 set of binder spines (14 options) - 2 text direction alignment options Note: The front cover is designed to fit an A4 sized page, the spine is 25mm +/- 1 to 2mm to slide in easily Font: The embedded font included does not include colons (: ;) or slashes (\ /). View the PDF & video previews for more details! Extras: Editing support page - Instructions & examples Printing support page - Instructions & examples Organised by a mixed set of all or individual sets of the same plant giving you 2 choices when printing - reducing wasted ink and paper. Tips: Use print selection to identify which pages you wish to print. Print on white A4 paper, color paper or cardstock. Slightly thicker paper would be better for sliding in binder spines, but it is completely optional. Laminating them will increase the width and may prevent them from fitting your binder.

This MEGA BUNDLE product saves you the hassle of creating Twelve weeks or an entire year’s worth of Animal Information Report Texts and Comprehension activities. It includes differentiated resources and analysis activities to support students in understanding the Information Report text type and writing detailed report paragraphs. The workbooks also provide scaffolding, breaking down the writing process into manageable steps for your Year 2 students. This Download Includes the Following for Each Animal: Lesson Information and Examples Animal Booklet Cover Page 2 Differentiated animal Information Texts Animal Anatomy Diagrams - Inserting Adjectives (noun groups) Animal Action Task (Verbs) Text Analysis (Cut & Paste Activity) Text & Language Features Task Main Idea & Author Purpose Writing Task Animal Drawing Art Task Draft Idea Supports Scaffolded Writing Planner (Paragraph by Paragraph) Good Copy Writing Outline Animal Text Units Included: Bilby Common Bush-Tail Possum Giraffe Ghost Bat Great White Shark Green-Eyed Tree Frog Honey Bee Koala Mealworm Saltwater Crocodile Sulfur-Crested Cockatoo Wombat Comprehension Analysis Resources The analysis resources within each unit booklet enable a detailed examination of the animal information texts. They facilitate breaking down the text, identifying vocabulary, and annotating text/language features using pencils and highlighters. These resources also encourage critical thinking, prompting students to identify the main idea and the author’s purpose. Each workbook follows a logical progression of activities. By downloading this resource, you gain the flexibility to utilize a different animal each week, allowing for valuable reading and writing practice in preparation for upcoming assessments. This comprehensive approach effectively ties everything together, offering a cohesive learning experience. Writing Resources: Simplify the writing process and support students in creating well-structured paragraphs. Scaffolded Writing Planner/Draft: Break down writing tasks into manageable steps, guiding students through each paragraph. Good Copy Writing Outline: Provides a clear and organized framework for crafting final drafts. Preview PDF & Video: The Honey Bee resources have been included as a preview PDF & Video as an example of just one resource in this bundle! Please take a look at the PDF or each resource for more. Additional Details: Activity booklet style In Colour Printable or whiteboard & smartboard friendly PDF format Used for Yr 2 in Queensland, Australia! Australian Curriculum C2C aligned! Preview on TPT

These Animal Report Craft Banners come with fun animal pennant displays for an animal information text research project. Perfect for any time of the year! Or as an engaging end-of-unit activity to complete an informative writing unit! This digital, printable and editable resource includes a variety of animal toppers, multiple lower and upper school report writing templates in the shape of a lead pencil display! Providing students with multiple choices and giving teachers the flexibility to differentiate for all abilities! Includes: Coloring in animal pennant banner templates - black & white Animal research report writing outlines - multiple versions & year levels (see below) Animal Lists - with mini color images for student inspiration Instruction page - visual and written Teacher editable version Student computer version Support pages - for teachers & students Blank Version - for teachers wanting to heavily adapt vocabulary Website research suggestions page - with high-quality educational hyper-links Trouble-shooting page - for students on a computer Printing support information Grade Level: Primary Years 2-6 These animal reports will look amazing on: A learning wall. A window space. A mobile partition board. Hanging from the ceiling/fishing line! They may be a little long depending on your roof height. Give it a try! Your students will love: The variety of animals choices Researching their animal on computers or with library books Handwriting or typing their report using computers Coloring their pencil craft for display: (Hanging Pennant) Showing off their work in a classroom display or to parents! Use as an Individual Activity, Partner Share, or as a faster Group Version with all the specific instructions included! It’s all done for you! **This platform is limited on word count and ability to see a detailed preview of all animals included. ** If you are unsure what this download includes, please look at it on Teachers Pay Teachers. It will also be cheaper there due to this website taking 20% more of the sale price plus fees. Preview on TPT

This MEGA BUNDLE product saves you the hassle of creating eight weeks worth of Animal Information Report Texts and Comprehension activities. It includes differentiated resources and analysis activities to support students in understanding the Information Report text type and writing detailed report paragraphs. The workbooks also provide scaffolding, breaking down the writing process into manageable steps for your Year 2 students. This Download Includes the Following for Each Animal: Lesson Information and Examples Animal Booklet Cover Page 2 Differentiated animal Information Texts Animal Anatomy Diagrams - Inserting Adjectives (noun groups) Animal Action Task (Verbs) Text Analysis (Cut & Paste Activity) Text & Language Features Task Main Idea & Author Purpose Writing Task Animal Drawing Art Task Draft Idea Supports Scaffolded Writing Planner (Paragraph by Paragraph) Good Copy Writing Outline Animal Text Units Included: Emperor Penguin Chameleon Koala Green Sea Turtle Great White Shark Green-Eyed Tree Frog Honey Bee Mealworm Comprehension Analysis Resources The analysis resources within each unit booklet enable a detailed examination of the animal information texts. They facilitate breaking down the text, identifying vocabulary, and annotating text/language features using pencils and highlighters. These resources also encourage critical thinking, prompting students to identify the main idea and the author’s purpose. Each workbook follows a logical progression of activities. By downloading this resource, you gain the flexibility to utilize a different animal each week, allowing for valuable reading and writing practice in preparation for upcoming assessments. This comprehensive approach effectively ties everything together, offering a cohesive learning experience. Writing Resources: Simplify the writing process and support students in creating well-structured paragraphs. Scaffolded Writing Planner/Draft: Break down writing tasks into manageable steps, guiding students through each paragraph. **Good Copy Writing Outline: **Provides a clear and organized framework for crafting final drafts. Additional Details: Activity booklet style In Colour Printable or whiteboard & smartboard friendly PDF format Used for Yr 2 in Queensland, Australia! Australian Curriculum C2C aligned! **This platform is limited on word count and ability to see a detailed preview of all animals included. ** If you are unsure what this download includes, please look at it on Teachers Pay Teachers. It will also be cheaper there due to this website taking 20% more of the sale price plus fees. Preview on TPT

This MEGA BUNDLE product saves you the hassle of creating Four weeks worth of Ocean Animal Information Report Texts and Comprehension activities. It includes differentiated resources and analysis activities to support students in understanding the Information Report text type and writing detailed report paragraphs. The workbooks also provide scaffolding, breaking down the writing process into manageable steps for your Year 2 students. This Download Includes the Following for Each Animal: Lesson Information and Examples Animal Booklet Cover Page 2 Differentiated animal Information Texts Animal Anatomy Diagrams - Inserting Adjectives (noun groups) Animal Action Task (Verbs) Text Analysis (Cut & Paste Activity) Text & Language Features Task Main Idea & Author Purpose Writing Task Animal Drawing Art Task Draft Idea Supports Scaffolded Writing Planner (Paragraph by Paragraph) Good Copy Writing Outline Animal Text Units Included: Great White Shark Green-eyed Tree Frog Emperor Penguin Leafy Sea Dragon (Sea Horse) Comprehension Analysis Resources The analysis resources within each unit booklet enable a detailed examination of the animal information texts. They facilitate breaking down the text, identifying vocabulary, and annotating text/language features using pencils and highlighters. These resources also encourage critical thinking, prompting students to identify the main idea and the author’s purpose. Each workbook follows a logical progression of activities. By downloading this resource, you gain the flexibility to utilize a different animal each week, allowing for valuable reading and writing practice in preparation for upcoming assessments. This comprehensive approach effectively ties everything together, offering a cohesive learning experience. Writing Resources: Simplify the writing process and support students in creating well-structured paragraphs. Scaffolded Writing Planner/Draft: Break down writing tasks into manageable steps, guiding students through each paragraph. Good Copy Writing Outline: Provides a clear and organized framework for crafting final drafts. Preview PDF & Video: The Honey Bee resources have been included as a preview PDF & Video as an example of just one resource in this bundle! Please take a look at the PDF or each resource for more. Additional Details: Activity booklet style In Colour Printable or whiteboard & smartboard friendly PDF format Used for Yr 2 in Queensland, Australia! Australian Curriculum C2C aligned! Preview on TPT

This MEGA BUNDLE product saves you the hassle of creating four weeks worth of Animal Information Report Texts and Comprehension activities. It includes differentiated resources and analysis activities to support students in understanding the Information Report text type and writing detailed report paragraphs. The workbooks also provide scaffolding, breaking down the writing process into manageable steps for your Year 2 students. This Download Includes the Following for Each Animal: Lesson Information and Examples Animal Booklet Cover Page 2 Differentiated animal Information Texts Animal Anatomy Diagrams - Inserting Adjectives (noun groups) Animal Action Task (Verbs) Text Analysis (Cut & Paste Activity) Text & Language Features Task Main Idea & Author Purpose Writing Task Animal Drawing Art Task Draft Idea Supports Scaffolded Writing Planner (Paragraph by Paragraph) Good Copy Writing Outline Animal Text Units Included: Common Bush-Tail Possum Koala Kookaburra Green Sea Turtle Comprehension Analysis Resources The analysis resources within each unit booklet enable a detailed examination of the animal information texts. They facilitate breaking down the text, identifying vocabulary, and annotating text/language features using pencils and highlighters. These resources also encourage critical thinking, prompting students to identify the main idea and the author’s purpose. Each workbook follows a logical progression of activities. By downloading this resource, you gain the flexibility to utilize a different animal each week, allowing for valuable reading and writing practice in preparation for upcoming assessments. This comprehensive approach effectively ties everything together, offering a cohesive learning experience. Writing Resources: Simplify the writing process and support students in creating well-structured paragraphs. Scaffolded Writing Planner/Draft: Break down writing tasks into manageable steps, guiding students through each paragraph. Good Copy Writing Outline: Provides a clear and organized framework for crafting final drafts. Additional Details: Activity booklet style In Colour Printable or whiteboard & smartboard friendly PDF format Used for Yr 2 in Queensland, Australia! Australian Curriculum C2C aligned! **This platform is limited on word count and ability to see a detailed preview of all animals included. ** If you are unsure what this download includes, please look at it on Teachers Pay Teachers. It will also be cheaper there due to this website taking 20% more of the sale price plus fees. Preview on TPT

Classroom Calendar & Weather Display | Day Month Year Season | Green Leaf Décor Get your monthly calendar organized and complete the look of your classroom with this stylish green leaf colour palette that is sure to bring a sense of calm to your classroom this back to school season! Suitable for all year levels, this gorgeous Class Calendar and Weather Display is sure to brighten up your Morning Meeting area and excite your students as they change the interactive pieces around each day! Easily enhance the look of your classroom! Add a calming decorative touch to your leaf themed room! WHAT’S INCLUDED: A3 Calendar Posters - options for 5 or 7 days a week layout Number cut outs - options for 5 or 7 days a week sizes Day of the week - yesterday, today & tomorrow Year Weather types Days of the week Months of the Year Seasons - autumn & fall variations premade blank/dotted calendars - options for 5 or 7 days a week Multiple calendar/number background versions included: Dotted Multi colour green Light green Faded leaf Black & white - blank View the PDF on TPT & video previews for more details! Tips: Use print selection to identify which pages you wish to print. Print on white A3 paper Or shrink to A4 using your printer or print program.