WRITING POSTERS: NARRATIVE; PERSUASIVE; BIOGRAPHY  These 44 writing posters will help you to scaffold the structural elements of the following genres: narrative, persuasive and biography WHAT’S INCLUDED:  → 8 posters on writing a Biography. → 16 posters on writing an opinion or persuasive essay. → 20 posters on writing a Narrative SUGGESTED USE:  ♦ Project the PDF file on the interactive whiteboard to introduce the structural elements of each genre. ♦ Print and display at a Writing Center.

Review multiplication facts and build number sense with these 32 Easter themed multiplication scoot cards on the 1-12 times tables. These cards feature colourful Easter themed illustrations to make abstract content more concrete and meaningful. There are two styles to the Recording Sheets, one scaffolded to elicit the desired response, and the other includes blank answer sections. The multiplication skills for the 1-12 times tables reinforced in this pack are: writing a multiplication fact for an addition number sentence writing a multiplication fact for a given array writing the missing factor writing the product of two given numbers writing a multiplication fact for a given illustration (group, collection) filling in the blanks with numbers next in sequence Writing the place value amount relating multiplication and addition product of a square number completing the multiplication facts for illustrations problem solving using illustrations There are two sets of Recording Sheets (Numbers 1-16 and 17-32). Students have a choice between the scaffolded and blank sectioned Recording Sheets. An answer key is provided to have students independently check their answers. Prior to having students work on the cards, work-out similar sample questions on the board to familiarise students with the question types. SUGGESTED USE Small group rotations (cards may be rotated among small groups of students) Math Centres Game of Scoot: There are many variations to the game. Here’s one: Lay cards around the classroom. When the teacher calls ‘scoot’ students pick up a card and write their response on the provided Recording Sheet. Students can only move when ‘scoot’ is called out. If the student does not finish solving the problem on a card, he/she can continue to spend more time on it, but must wait till the teacher calls out ‘scoot’. You can also have this as a silent activity where students move around quietly solving all the task cards without the teacher calling out ‘scoot’. At the culmination of the activity, project the cards on the interactive whiteboard and discuss the answers with the class. Alternatively, place answer sheets at a Centre for students to self-check. PREPARATION ♦ Stack and perfectly align sheets. Cut along task card borders carefully. Work with 3 sheets at a time for better manipulation. ♦ Laminate cards for durability. There are four cards on a single sheet. ♦ Store cards in zip-loc bags (small plastic pouches). Label. ♦ Place cards and copies of Recording Sheets (2 options) in file folder. Glue file folder cover (2 options included) on folder.

Review subtraction facts and build number sense with these 32 subtraction scoot cards featuring a fun Valentine’s Day theme. The subtraction skills reinforced in this pack are: writing a subtraction fact for a number bond writing a subtraction sentence for a given array Identifying the minuend, subtrahend and difference in a subtraction sentence writing the answer to a subtraction problem writing a subtraction sentence for a given illustration problem solving using illustrations There are two sets of Recording Sheets (Numbers 1-16 and 17-32). Students have a choice between the scaffolded and blank sectioned Recording Sheets. An answer key is provided to have students independently check their answers. Prior to having students work on the cards, work-out similar sample questions on the board to familiarise students with the question types. SUGGESTED USE Small group rotations (cards may be rotated among small groups of students) Math Centres Game of Scoot: There are many variations to the game. Here’s one:Lay cards around the classroom. When the teacher calls ‘scoot’ students pick up a card and write their response on the provided Recording Sheet. Students can only move when ‘scoot’ is called out. If the student does not finish solving the problem on a card, he/she can continue to spend more time on it, but must wait till the teacher calls out ‘scoot’. You can also have this as a silent activity where students move around quietly solving all the task cards without the teacher calling out ‘scoot’. At the culmination of the activity, project the cards on the interactive whiteboard and discuss the answers with the class. Alternatively, place answer sheets at a Centre for students to self-check. PREPARATION  ♦ Stack and perfectly align sheets. Cut along task card borders carefully. Work with 3 sheets at a time for better manipulation. ♦ Laminate cards for durability. There are four cards on a single sheet. ♦ Store cards in zip-loc bags (small plastic pouches). Label. ♦ Place cards and copies of Recording Sheets (2 options) in file folder. Glue file folder cover on folder.

VALENTINE'S DAY EDITABLE FLIPBOOK: INFORMATIONAL REPORT WRITING RESEARCH TEMPLATES Have your students practice research writing skills by collating and recording information in this editable flipbook on Valentine's Day. The titles, pictures and writing prompts for each section of the flipbook scaffold writing and research. ************************************************************* ITEMS INCLUDED ✓ Blackline flipbook templates  ✓ Coloured flipbook templates  ✓ Editable Flipbook (history, food, custom and traditions) ✓ Self-editing checklist ✓ Peer-editing checklist ✓ Teacher Marking Rubric: 3 options ✓ Writing sheets x 2 ✓ Display Banner reading, ‘Happy Valentine's Day' (plain and decorated) ************************************************************* PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK/INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK ♦ Cover Page (20 blackline; 22 coloured options): featuring graphics (not editable) ♦ Valentine's Day: history and origin ♦ Festive Food: food/candy specifically associated with Valentine's Day ♦ Custom and Tradition: ways of celebrating and interesting facts ************************************************************* EDITABLE TEMPLATES (2 – 4)  Templates 2-4 of the flipbook are EDITABLE. Simply, type inside text to edit content and save as a PDF file. The flipbook scaffolds the research process with guiding prompts. This could also serve as the first draft where students 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 (optional).  ************************************************************* SUGGESTED USE: Have students refer to books, websites, and videos to record information on Valentine's Day.  ************************************************************* 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 cover page. Staple at top tab for flipbook or glue descending order in notebook. → Print out the templates on cardstock (different colors). 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 Valentine's Day Banner. These flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.

Why can’t you find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? What must you wear so you don’t get pinched on St. Patrick’s Day? What are your chances in finding a clover with four leaves? Your students will enjoy knowing the answers to these and many more interesting questions with this 32 Scavenger Hunt Fun Facts pack on St. Patrick’s Day WHAT’S INCLUDED 32 Fact Cards on St. Patrick’s Day 4 Recording Sheets 4 page Answer Key 20 Writing Templates featuring St. Patrick’s Day images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate. Banners (plain and decorated) ACTIVITY Place the 32 fact cards on St. Patrick’s Day around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 32 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 writing posters. 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 and posters. ** You may break-up the activity and do cards (1-17) or (18-32) depending upon time available.

Have your students practice research writing skills by collating and recording information in this editable flipbook on St. Patrick’s Day. The titles, pictures and writing prompts for each section of the flipbook scaffold writing and research. ITEMS INCLUDED Editable Flipbook Self-editing checklist Peer-editing checklist Teacher Marking Rubric: 3 options Writing sheets x 2 Display Banner reading, ‘Happy St. Patrick’s Day’ (2 options) PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK/INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK Cover Page (18 options): featuring graphics (not editable) St. Patrick’s Day: history and origin Festive Food: foods specifically associated with St. Patrick’s Day Custom and Tradition: ways of celebrating and interesting facts EDITABLE TEMPLATES (2 – 4) Templates 2-4 of the flipbook are EDITABLE. Simply, type inside text to edit content and save as a PDF file. The flipbook scaffolds the research process with guiding prompts. This could also serve as the first draft where students 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 (optional). Suggested use: Have students refer to books, websites, and videos to record information on St. Patrick’s Day. 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 cover page. 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 St. Patrick’s Day Banner. These flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.

Review addition facts and build number sense with these 32 addition scoot cards featuring a fun St. Patrick’s Day’s theme. A Recording Sheet and answer key is also included. The addition skills reinforced in this pack are: ♦writing an addition fact for a multiplication sentence ♦writing an addition sentence for a given array ♦writing the missing addend in an addition fact. ♦writing the sum of two given numbers ♦writing an addition sentence for a given illustration problem solving using illustrations There are two sets of Recording Sheets (Numbers 1-16 and 17-32). Students have a choice between the scaffolded and blank sectioned Recording Sheets. An answer key is provided to have students independently check their answers. Prior to having students work on the cards, work-out similar sample questions on the board to familiarise students with the question types. SUGGESTED USE Small group rotations (cards may be rotated among small groups of students) Math Centres Game of Scoot: There are many variations to the game. Here’s one: Lay cards around the classroom. When the teacher calls ‘scoot’ students pick up a card and write their response on the provided Recording Sheet. Students can only move when ‘scoot’ is called out. If the student does not finish solving the problem on a card, he/she can continue to spend more time on it, but must wait till the teacher calls out ‘scoot’. You can also have this as a silent activity where students move around quietly solving all the task cards without the teacher calling out ‘scoot’. At the culmination of the activity, project the cards on the interactive whiteboard and discuss the answers with the class. Alternatively, place answer sheets at a Centre for students to self-check. PREPARATION  ♦ Stack and perfectly align sheets. Cut along task card borders carefully. Work with 3 sheets at a time for better manipulation. ♦ Laminate cards for durability. There are four cards on a single sheet. ♦ Store cards in zip-loc bags (small plastic pouches). Label. ♦ Place cards and copies of Recording Sheets (2 options) in file folder. Glue file folder cover on folder.

Review division facts and build number sense with these 32 division scoot cards featuring a fun St. Patrick’s Day theme. A Recording Sheet and answer key is also included. The division skills reinforced in this pack are: writing a division fact for a multiplication sentence writing a division fact for a given array writing the missing number in a division fact writing the quotient of two given numbers Identifying the dividend and divisor in a division sentence writing a division fact for a given illustration problem solving using illustrations There are two sets of Recording Sheets (Numbers 1-16 and 17-32). Students have a choice between the scaffolded and blank sectioned Recording Sheets. An answer key is provided to have students independently check their answers. Prior to having students work on the cards, work-out similar sample questions on the board to familiarise students with the question types. SUGGESTED USE Small group rotations (cards may be rotated among small groups of students) Math Centres Game of Scoot: There are many variations to the game. Here’s one: Lay cards around the classroom. When the teacher calls ‘scoot’ students pick up a card and write their response on the provided Recording Sheet. Students can only move when ‘scoot’ is called out. If the student does not finish solving the problem on a card, he/she can continue to spend more time on it, but must wait till the teacher calls out ‘scoot’. You can also have this as a silent activity where students move around quietly solving all the task cards without the teacher calling out ‘scoot’. At the culmination of the activity, project the cards on the interactive whiteboard and discuss the answers with the class. Alternatively, place answer sheets at a Centre for students to self-check. PREPARATION ♦ Stack and perfectly align sheets. Cut along task card borders carefully. Work with 3 sheets at a time for better manipulation. ♦ Laminate cards for durability. There are four cards on a single sheet. ♦ Store cards in zip-loc bags (small plastic pouches). Label. ♦ Place cards and copies of Recording Sheets (2 options) in file folder. Glue file folder cover on folder.

Review subtraction facts and build number sense with these 32 subtraction scoot cards featuring a fun St. Patrick’s Day theme. The subtraction skills reinforced in this pack are: writing a subtraction fact for a number bond writing a subtraction sentence for a given array Identifying the minuend, subtrahend and difference in a subtraction sentence writing the answer to a subtraction problem writing a subtraction sentence for a given illustration problem solving using illustrations There are two sets of Recording Sheets (Numbers 1-16 and 17-32). Students have a choice between the scaffolded and blank sectioned Recording Sheets. An answer key is provided to have students independently check their answers. Prior to having students work on the cards, work-out similar sample questions on the board to familiarise students with the question types. SUGGESTED USE Small group rotations (cards may be rotated among small groups of students) Math Centres Game of Scoot: There are many variations to the game. Here’s one: Lay cards around the classroom. When the teacher calls ‘scoot’ students pick up a card and write their response on the provided Recording Sheet. Students can only move when ‘scoot’ is called out. If the student does not finish solving the problem on a card, he/she can continue to spend more time on it, but must wait till the teacher calls out ‘scoot’. You can also have this as a silent activity where students move around quietly solving all the task cards without the teacher calling out ‘scoot’. At the culmination of the activity, project the cards on the interactive whiteboard and discuss the answers with the class. Alternatively, place answer sheets at a Centre for students to self-check. PREPARATION  ♦ Stack and perfectly align sheets. Cut along task card borders carefully. Work with 3 sheets at a time for better manipulation. ♦ Laminate cards for durability. There are four cards on a single sheet. ♦ Store cards in zip-loc bags (small plastic pouches). Label. ♦ Place cards and copies of Recording Sheets (2 options) in file folder. Glue file folder cover on folder.

How did April Fools’ Day originate? Did Burger King actually introduce the Left-Handed Whopper? Who is a noodle? Your students will enjoy knowing the answers to these and many more interesting questions with this 20 QR Code Hunt Fun Facts pack on April Fools’ Day. WHAT’S INCLUDED 20 QR Code Cards on April Fools’ Day 2 Recording Sheets 2 page Answer Key 17 Writing Templates featuring Easter images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate. Banners (plain and decorated) ACTIVITY Place the 20 QR Code Cards around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 20 questions on their recording sheets. They must scan the QR Code to find the answer for each corresponding question on their recording sheets. Students make an educated guess about the possible answer prior to scanning. Early finishers who complete the Qr Code Hunt can design their posters. They write 2-3 facts on a template of their choice. EVIDENCE OF LEARNING 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 and posters. ** These cards will assess students’ prior knowledge or alternatively pique their interest for them to want to scan the code to reveal the answer. Some cards also have picture clues (without giving away too much) to set up students for success. ONLINE SECURITY Once a QR code is scanned, students are not directed to a website but rather to a text only link. If the QR Code Reader app attempts to display the answer with a web browser, choose the option of view in ‘plain text’ in settings/preferences.

How did April Fools’ Day originate? Did Burger King actually introduce the Left-Handed Whopper? Who is a noodle? Your students will enjoy knowing the answers to these and many more interesting questions with this 20 Scavenger Hunt Fun Facts pack on April Fools’ Day. WHAT’S INCLUDED 2o Fact Cards on April Fools’ Day 2 Recording Sheets 2 page Answer Key 17 Writing Templates featuring April Fools’ Day images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate. Banners (plain and decorated) ACTIVITY Place the 20 fact cards on April Fools’ Day around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 20 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 writing posters. 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 and posters.

Celebrate Easter in your classroom with these bright bunting banners reading, ‘Happy Easter’. There is a choice of 2 banners: ✓ Decorated with Easter themed images. ✓ Plain featuring bright bunting flags and eye-catching font clip-art. PREPARATION → Cut out each bunting flag and laminate for durability. Staple to a ribbon or display on a bulletin board.  → Display students’ work below banner.

WHAT This unit on fractions features fun fraction interactives that break down and greatly simplify the teaching of fractions. Other than interactive notebook activity sheets, you will also find a fraction game to break the monotony and a 20 questions Fraction test to assess taught content. WHO Experience shows that teaching fractions has always been unconsciously challenging, hence the interactives are especially great for the academically challenged as they break down complex material into learnable chunks. ITEMS/TOPICS INCLUDED: Fraction Vocabulary Bulletin Board Display Fractions of a Shape Fractions of a Group Comparing Fractions Ordering Fractions (Descending Order) Ordering Fractions (Ascending Order) Types of Fractions (Equivalent Fractions) Types of Fractions (Mixed Numbers): Types of Fractions (Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions) Simplest Form (lowest terms) of Fractions Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators Subtracting Fractions from a Whole Problem Solving Fractions on a Number Line Equivalent Fraction Game Fraction Test WHAT ELSE Equivalent Fraction Snap game comes with instructions to play and a cheat sheet. There is a coloured version as well as a black and white one of the game. Answer sheets to all activity sheets are included. This is especially handy, as answer sheets can be displayed on the interactive whiteboard for students to self-check. This saves you loads of marking, besides it is an invaluable learning moment as students take note of their mistakes. Table of contents included to make navigation easier. Interactive templates are designed to be time-saving as they feature more learning content and minimise on unnecessary cutting. (8 and 10 flaps) Clear-cut instructions accompanied with photos for assembling the interactive sheets.

BUDGETING: FINANCIAL PLANNING AND GRAPHING: FINANCIAL LITERACY This fun unit on budgeting features interactive activities to enable students to plan a budget taking into account earned income, expenses and a short-term spending goal. All written content in this unit is editable providing you with the flexibility to modify the resource to meet your students’ needs. You will be able to change all written content (spellings, currency format etc) - simply type inside the text box in the editable Power Point file. A Pdf file is also included if you do not wish to make any changes. All clipart is locked in accordance with the artists’ terms of use. Font is embedded. Content This unit comprises of the following activities:Four tasks that facilitate an understanding of what it means to budget wisely. ➀ My Lucky Week (editable) Planning expenses with no relation to income. Students get a feel of expenses and work with decimal numbers to calculate total cost. ➁ On a Budget (editable) Planning expenses in relation to a stipulated income. Students need to determine how to best budget to keep their expenses less than the given income. ➂ Reaching My Goal (editable) Planning expenses in relation to a given income and achieving a short term goal. Students work out a spending plan to achieve a short-term goal. ➃ My Personal Budget (editable) Drawing up a personal budget plan on the basis of personal income received and wants. Students determine the feasibility of a budget plan through constructed reflection. Other Activities(EDITABLE) ⭐ Creation of Bar Graphs to show differences and comparisons in expenditure for each of the four budgeting activities. ⭐ Making wise choices from the Dream Collection Catalogue to achieve a short term goal. ⭐ Constructive reflection on a budget plan with emphasis on spending patterns. ⭐ Self-assessment, peer assessment and teacher assessment using rubrics as a tool. Choice of two sets of rubrics for each type of assessment are provided. One set has scores allotted to each criteria, while criteria in the other set can be ticked or highlighted. ⭐ Flashcards featuring key mathematical vocabulary when working with planning a financial budget. ⭐ Task sheets feature both coloured and blackline versions. ⭐ Booklet cover (2 options) and a poster defining a ‘budget’ (3 options). Duration Each of the four activities in this unit can be completed in one and a half hours over five days. Students may write their reflections and complete self and peer assessments on the fifth day.

Review division facts and build number sense with these 32 division scoot cards featuring a fun Valentine’s Day theme. A Recording Sheet and answer key is also included. The division skills reinforced in this pack are: writing a division fact for a multiplication sentence writing a division fact for a given array writing the missing number in a division fact writing the quotient of two given numbers Identifying the dividend and divisor in a division sentence writing a division fact for a given illustration problem solving using illustrations There are two sets of Recording Sheets (Numbers 1-16 and 17-32). Students have a choice between the scaffolded and blank sectioned Recording Sheets. An answer key is provided to have students independently check their answers. Prior to having students work on the cards, work-out similar sample questions on the board to familiarise students with the question types. SUGGESTED USE Small group rotations (cards may be rotated among small groups of students) Math Centres Game of Scoot: There are many variations to the game. Here’s one:Lay cards around the classroom. When the teacher calls ‘scoot’ students pick up a card and write their response on the provided Recording Sheet. Students can only move when ‘scoot’ is called out. If the student does not finish solving the problem on a card, he/she can continue to spend more time on it, but must wait till the teacher calls out ‘scoot’. You can also have this as a silent activity where students move around quietly solving all the task cards without the teacher calling out ‘scoot’. At the culmination of the activity, project the cards on the interactive whiteboard and discuss the answers with the class. Alternatively, place answer sheets at a Centre for students to self-check. PREPARATION ♦ Stack and perfectly align sheets. Cut along task card borders carefully. Work with 3 sheets at a time for better manipulation. ♦ Laminate cards for durability. There are four cards on a single sheet. ♦ Store cards in zip-loc bags (small plastic pouches). Label. ♦ Place cards and copies of Recording Sheets (2 options) in file folder. Glue file folder cover on folder.

The editable PowerPoint presentation and Cornell-style note-taking sheets (also editable) will help you target differentiation and teach your students all about Simple and Compound Sentences. The note-taking sheets require students to fill in the blanks as you present the PowerPoint slides. Content ranges from writing parts of definitions of grammatical terminology in addition to interactive practice examples. OVERVIEW OF TOPICS COVERED: simple sentence complete subject complete predicate simple subject simple predicate compound subject compound predicate compound sentence coordinating conjunctions RECOMMENDED USE: Run through the presentation yourself prior to presenting to students. Make any changes to content in the editable files (both presentation and notes), for instance: type in your own examples or edit content to target differentiation. Present the slides one at a time, students will follow instructions on each slide like filling in the blanks on their note-taking sheets and attempting practice examples. The slides are animated to present information in manageable chunks. Follow-up with task cards, practice sheets or notebook templates.

Use these print-n-go sheets and poster set to target differentiation and teach your students all about Simple and Compound Sentences. WHAT’S INCLUDED 12 posters/anchor charts featuring a definition and explanation of the Simple Sentence, Compound sentence and the seven coordinating conjunctions. Print-n-go sheets: 4 sheets on the definitions of a simple sentence, complete subject, complete predicate, simple subject, simple predicate, compound subject, compound predicate, compound sentence all with practice examples. Identifying subjects and predicates in simple sentences x 1 sheet Writing sentences with a compound subject or a compound verb x 1 sheet Identifying Compound Sentences x 1 sheet Writing Compound Sentences by joining two simple sentences with coordinating conjunctions x 1 sheet Identifying simple sentences and compound sentences x 2 sheets ( 2 options) Writing compound sentences using a picture stimulus x 1 sheet Writing sentences with the 7 coordinating conjunctions x 1 sheet Writing sample compound sentences from a favourite book of choice. Scanning QR Codes and writing sentences with compound subjects and compound predicates x 1 sheet Answer Key

This Procedural Writing resource scaffolds procedure in a how-to writing style essay. All lessons revolve around the prompt: How to Wrap a Gift. This would be an ideal integration of a seasonal teaching resource during celebrations like Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Diwali, Eid, other celebrations and birthdays in your teaching planner. OVERVIEW OF TOPICS: Poster x 1 defining Procedural Writing Cover Sheet (if compiling pages into a booklet) sample How to Wrap a Gift writing piece: numbered steps sample How to Wrap a Gift writing piece: time order words deconstructing structure: 13 questions to study structure in writing samples sequencing steps in a procedure: picture clues on How to Wrap a Gift sample sequencing steps in a procedure: matching sentences to picture clues sequencing steps in a procedure: writing sentences referring to picture clues and word bank in How to Wrap a Gift sample Procedural Writing blank templates x 2 styles self-editing checklist peer editing checklist teacher scoring rubric (40 marks) teacher scoring rubric and comment section teacher assessing criteria rubric – highlighting applicable sections (no score) one page booklet (small) on writing sample ‘How to Wrap a Gift’ – students use to answer 13 questions (for convenience): colour and blackline two pages (large) booklet: colour and blackline Teacher Reference file (suggested use and key) OVERVIEW OF LESSON DELIVERY: Students will first study the written sample (both formats): How to wrap a gift. Next, they will deconstruct structure by answering 13 questions. To avoid flipping the sheet back and forth to look for answers, they refer to the mini one page booklet that features the text. After, students will cut and paste pictures and also match them to sentences to practise sequential order. Then, they will write sentences using given action words, picture clues and words in a word bank to practise ordering and writing steps in a process. Soon after, students will write out the procedure on How to Wrap a Gift by themselves and will self-edit and peer edit their final writing pieces. Finally, students will submit their completed how to writing piece for teacher feedback. ** Note: all lessons and writing practice revolve around the mentor text, ‘How to Wrap a Gift’, this is so students will have ample practice on adhering to structure and writing style by modelling their writing on the same. You can then provide them with a writing prompt of your choice to apply skills learned.

Have your students write a research report on an Australian Animal with this hands-on digital resource. Your students will be spoilt for choice from a selection of 24 eye-catching covers featuring a variety of Australian Animals. Students will document information in fun flipbook-style templates in google slides ( a free app in the google drive suite). Students have the option to digitally submit the completed flipbook report for feedback and grading. Student checklists and marking rubrics included. The templates may also be printed after students have entered their information to colour and display on the bulletin board. REQUIREMENTS This is a digital resource and can be used with google drive, Microsoft one drive and google slides. Both teacher and students need to create a google account or a one drive account. This is a free service and is easy to set up. This resource can also be assigned to your students via Google Classroom by accessing your drive and inserting (click on drive/attachment icon) the google drive file. Select the option of ‘make a copy for each student’. ITEMS INCLUDED 24 black and white cover templates in google slides – students choose any one depending upon the Australian animal under study 6 black and white templates scaffolding research and titled: Australian Animal, Habitat, Diet, Life Cycle, Behaviour, Interesting Facts Student self-editing checklist in google slides Peer-editing checklist in google slides Teacher Marking Rubric (3 options) in google slides FLIPBOOK-STYLE RESEARCH TEMPLATES After completion, the Australian Animal Research Report flipbook will feature 7 templates: Cover (selection choice of 24 covers featuring Australian Animals- students choose one) Australian Animal: Classification Habitat Diet Life Cycle Behaviour Interesting Facts SETUP When you click on the provided link, you will be prompted to make a copy. Click on the ‘make a copy’ button in order to access the file. Further detailed instructions included in download. USEAGE Students should work in the google slides in ‘edit mode’’ to be able to add information when writing their report. All changes are automatically saved. Instructions are present in slide notes to guide students through each part of the flipbook report. Click inside text to edit or delete. ADVANTAGES Use of this digital resource would contribute to the creation of a paperless/hybrid classroom. Enhancement of student engagement as research is conducted and information for the report is collated and documented. Integration of technology to facilitate learning. Students will be able to access google drive from school, home or anywhere where there is internet connection. They will also be able to access google drive if there is no internet connection by setting Google Drive to be accessible off-line from their account.

Practise and review the concept of odd numbers and even numbers with these interactive no prep sheets and 30 questions test. ITEMS INCLUDED: 14 pages of no prep sheets with answer key Student Cover Sheet, if compiling all sheets into a booklet. 30 questions Test (3 sheets) to assess understanding of odd numbers and even numbers. SUGGESTED USE: Teach and re-teach the concept of odd numbers and even numbers prior to handing out these no prep sheets. Present students with the test to assess taught content.