Australian Spectacled Flying Fox - (Fruit Bat)
Simplify report writing and enhance reading comprehension with this āAnimal Reading Comprehension & Writing Unitā!
Saving you the hassle of creating 2 differentiated Flying Fox āInformation Reportā 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 weekās worth of skill-building activities and tasks to help students understand the structure of an āInformation Reportā 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, Australiaās 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 - āeasierā & āat levelā
Analysis activity text - cut & paste
Comprehension & Analysis Activities:
Identifying vocabulary, the main idea & authorās purpose
Annotating text & language features
Writing Activities:
Animal body part diagram for descriptive writing - adjective, noun groups
Animal action task ā 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 ā names, body parts, locations
Adjectives - descriptors in noun groups
Verbs - action words
Vocabulary ā scientific/technical words
Sentence Structure: Construction & Joining words
Sentence structure ā simple, compound & complex
Use of coordinating conjunctions - FANBOYS
Sentence starters - varying
Text Features: Whole Text
Title, headings, images, paragraphs, maps, captionsā¦
Comprehension: Understanding
Main idea - deliver animal information
Authorās purpose - inform
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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 authorās 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!
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Elevate your studentās research and writing skills with this Animal Research Project Booklet ā 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 āBack to Backā 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 animalās 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 ā Appearance vs Description
Headings ā Fun Facts vs Interesting Facts
Life Cycle ā 3, 4 & 5 stages
Report Template Pages Version 1 - Lower School (Years 1, 2 & 3)
Cover Page
General Information
Classification
Description
Diagram ā noun groups
Habitat
Locationā map
Diet 1
Young
Predators
Threats
Life-Cycle 4 Stages
Behaviour
Adaptations
Survival
Interesting Facts
Writing Task 1 ā 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 ā noun groups
Habitat
Locationā map
Diet 2
Young
Predators
Threats
Life-Cycle 4 Stages
Behaviour
Adaptations
Survival
Interesting Facts
Writing Task 2 ā Instructions and planner
Writing Task 2 - Good copy
References
Teacher Feedback
Printing Information:
Print āback to backā ensuring you select the pages you want with the ācustom rangeā 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!
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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!
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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 āAā | Sound Sort Worksheet
LEM Phonics | Rules | 2 Sounds of āEā | Sound Sort Worksheet
LEM Phonics | Rules | 2 Sounds of āGā | Sound Sort Worksheet
LEM Phonics | Rules | 3 Sounds of āIā | Sound Sort Worksheet
LEM Phonics | Rules | 4 Sounds of āOā | Sound Sort Worksheet
LEM Phonics | Rules | 4 Sounds of āYā | Sound Sort Worksheet
LEM Phonics | Rules | 2 Sounds of āXā | Sound Sort Worksheet
LEM Phonics | Rules | 2 Sounds of āSā | Sound Sort Worksheet
LEM Phonics | Rules | 4 Sounds of āUā | Sound Sort Worksheet
LEM Phonics | Rules | 2 Sounds of āCā | 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.
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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.
WHATāS 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 yearās 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 authorās 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!
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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! Itās 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.
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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 authorās 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 authorās 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 authorās 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