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My teaching experience includes teaching students at the Primary and the Middle school levels. I find each teaching experience so unique and a scaffold for further teaching and learning.
As learning is eclectic, I focus on creating resources that are not just practical and meaningful but also fun.
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Laurane @teach2tell.com
Hello!
My teaching experience includes teaching students at the Primary and the Middle school levels. I find each teaching experience so unique and a scaffold for further teaching and learning.
As learning is eclectic, I focus on creating resources that are not just practical and meaningful but also fun.
So connect with me to motivate, inspire, and empower.
Laurane @teach2tell.com
Use these flipbooks to scaffold the writing of Information Reports on Ice Age animals. This resource can be used as a stand-alone flipbook or in an interactive notebook.
What’s Included:
Flipbook templates (1-7) in blackline to print.
Self-editing checklist
Peer-editing checklist
Teacher Marking Rubric x 4 formats
Writing sheets x 4 styles
PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK
12 cover options featuring Ice Age animals. Students can pick the cover depending on what Ice Age animal is under study. One blank cover included so students can illustrate.
The following Ice Age animals are featured:
Bison, Camel, Cave Bear, Dire Wolf, Giant Beaver, Giant Sloth, Glyptodont, Mammoth, Merriam's Teratorn, Sabre Tooth Tiger, Woolly Mammoth, Woolly Rhino.
TEMPLATES (1– 7)
1. INTRODUCTION:
weight, length, family, and group of Ice Age animal. Students may also write a brief description.
2. HABITAT x 2: location in the world. A world map is included to mark the location.
3. DIET: food the Ice Age animal ate to survive. There is place for illustration.
4. LIFE CYCLE: the breeding seasons and habits.
5. BEHAVIOUR: the physical and behavioural adaptations that enabled the Ice Age animal to survive in its environment.
6. INTERESTING FACTS: any other amazing facts about the Ice Age animal that would sum up the Informational Report.
How to assemble:
You can choose either of the three 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.
** Have students refer to books, websites, and videos on the specific Ice Age animal to record information.
*** Information on many Ice Age animals may be found here: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/
Suggested use:
Have students collect information in their flipbook on the Ice Age animal 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. The sections pertaining to habitat, diet, life-cycle, and behaviour can make-up the Body of the Report and 1-2 interesting facts to conclude the Informational Report.
** These Ice Age Animal flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.
Use the 51 presentation slides in conjunction with the Cornell-style student guided notes to teach students the art of writing persuasively. Students record information as you present. Best of all, the slides and student note-taking sheets are editable empowering you to modify the resource to suit your students’ needs. You will be able to edit all written content. All clip art is secured. This is in accordance with the artists’ terms of use. You will receive an editable Power Point file and a PDF file if you do not wish to make any changes to the existing file.
ITEMS INCLUDED
Editable Power Point presentation comprising of 51 slides complete with animation
15 page Cornell-style student guided notes (also editable) to use in conjunction with the PowerPoint presentation.
PDF files of the presentation and the guided notes
Teacher Guided Notes (answer key) PDF file
6 Teach To Tell fonts used in this resource (comes with installation instructions). All fonts are embedded, however if the fonts do not show up due to computer settings, then you will need to install them.
Content information and writing samples for each writing section will help model and scaffold students’ writing.
The writing sections in focus are:
Learning to Write Persuasively (overview of persuasive writing)
Learning to Write a Hook (Strong Statement, Rhetorical Question, Quote, Scene, Definition – samples of each)
Learning to Write an Introduction (hook, opinion, thesis statement)
Learning to Write a Body Paragraph (topic sentence, supporting details, concluding sentence)
Learning to Write a Conclusion (summary statement, re-statement of reasons, call to action)
As each writing section is introduced and taught, students will have the opportunity to identify the structural elements and write an introduction, a body paragraph and a conclusion observing written samples.
Content information and writing samples for each writing section will help model and scaffold students’ writing.
SUGGESTED USE:
With the slideshow, elicit responses from students prior to playing out the animations on each slide. For example, for slide 1, ask the question, what is Persuasive Writing – prior to revealing the slide content on the same. Refer to the guided notes as you present. This gives the opportunity for students to think constructively prior to recording the words that fill in the blanks. Students will also be more engaged whilst recording. All text is editable, simply type inside the text box to edit content.
► Have your students prepare for the Naplan Year 5 Language Conventions examination with this digital practice paper. There are 60 questions targeting a variety of question formats. The questioning strategy of each of the 60 questions target a range of spelling, grammar and punctuation skills. The questions have been formulated after extensive study of recent years’ examination papers and adopt the style and format of the same.
► The digital practice paper is self-checking and students will receive instant feedback of correct/incorrect responses on submission. This will not only provide you with valuable data to dictate teaching and learning but will also save you all that marking!
►►ITEMS INCLUDED:
60 Questions (multiple choice, check-box, short response) on spelling, grammar and punctuation in Google forms
► REQUIREMENTS
This is a Google Forms digital resource and can be used with google drive and Microsoft one drive.
You will 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 (free) 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’.
► 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.
Each student will access the shareable link provided by you. They will respond to all 60 questions of the quiz either by clicking the correct option (multiple choice), typing in the answer (spelling/short question) or selecting two or more options (check-box format).
Further instructions to setup in file.
► ADVANTAGES
Use of this digital resource would contribute to the creation of a paperless/hybrid classroom.
Enhancement of student engagement as responses are submitted digitally and instant feedback on performance is provided.
This digital resource will also help familiarise students with the Naplan-style Language Conventions examination, thus empowering them to be more confident and resilient in real-time.
►► FIND THE PRINTABLE PAPER VERSION OF THIS PRACTICE TEST HERE:
NAPLAN YEAR 5 LANGUAGE CONVENTIONS: PRINTABLE
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/naplan-testing-year-5-language-conventions-practice-test-1-12268701
Disclaimer
I am not in any way affiliated with the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA ) other than preparing my own students and having operated as a Professional Marker (Naplan examinations) for Pearson Education.
This Opinion Writing / Persuasive Writing activity will help scaffold the structural elements of an opinion essay or a persuasive essay.
Based on the sample persuasive essay, ‘Should you Ride Your Bike to School?’, students will be introduced to the writing process from brainstorming, planning, drafting, editing, and publishing.
Writing activities revolve around the structural elements:
The Introduction (sizzling start, opinion, thesis)
The Body (Topic Sentence, Supporting Details, Concluding Sentence), and rebuttal
The Conclusion (summary statement, call to action)
Activity
Students will respond to 20 questions on the structural components of a persuasive essay or an opinion essay.
Students will find and highlight evidence in the sample text.
They will document their responses on the Planning Grid, Persuasive Writing Graph and other Organizers.
Students will write against the claim written in the sample essay.
Additional writing practice with 5 earth-day themed writing prompts
Items Included
Sample Persuasive Essay, ‘Should you Ride Your Bike to School?’ to study structural elements and writing style
Persuasive Writing Graph to map out structural components
20 questions analyzing writing style and structural elements
Annotation of structural elements using the final compiled sample essay from start to finish
Writing Assignment to write against the claim made in the sample persuasive essay
Self-editing and peer-editing checklists
Teacher Marking Rubric
Publishing Writing Sheets
Cover Sheets to collate sheets into a booklet
5 Earth-Day themed Writing Prompts
General Organizers (planning grid, writing graph, Introduction, Body, Conclusion) to use with any persuasive writing prompt
Recommended Use
Review of form and structure prior to testing
Recap of form and structure prior to a writing assignment
Writing activity to celebrate Earth Day
Transform your classroom into a magical mystical place with this fairy tale-themed class décor bundle. The attractive colours and kid-popular fairy tale characters will make this set a winner. Your students will have fun identifying their favourite fairy tale characters and you'll have everything you need to organise your classroom! This mega bundle comprises of 15 complete individual products totaling 615 pages.
** Further details of the 15 products included in this mega bundle are briefly outlined below.
✓ 24 CLASSROOM JOBS AND NAME LABELS (EDITABLE)
✓ 15 CLASSROOM RULES (EDITABLE)
✓38 DESK NAME PLATES (EDITABLE)
⇒ All text in labels is editable. Simply type over sample text. Font is embedded, you also have the option to insert your own font. All clipart and graphics are secured in accordance with copyright terms.
✓8 BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT CLIP CHART {EDITABLE}
✓ 220 DOLCH WORD WALL {HIGH-FREQUENCY WORDS) – PRE-PRIMER TO GRADE 3 {FAIRYTALE THEME}
✓26 LETTERS OF THE ALPHABET
✓ 36 SCHEDULE CARDS {EDITABLE}
✓ NUMBERS 1 TO 20
✓ COLOURS
✓ BIRTHDAY PACK {DATES, CROWNS, AWARDS, BANNER}
✓ CALENDAR AND WEATHER DISPLAY
✓ 21 CENTRE SIGNS AND LABELS {EDITABLE}
✓9 DISMISSAL CHART (EDITABLE)
✓ 42 SCHOOL SUPPLY LABELS
✓ 2D AND 3D SHAPES
✓ WELCOME BACK BUNTING FLAGS
⇒ The ‘Welcome’ letter flags sign may be used by itself or with the letters reading ‘Back To School’, 'To Foundation/Kindergarten', and/or ‘To Grades 1 to 10’.
“Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words” – Robert Frost
Help your students express their emotions and thoughts in words with this interactive notebook poetry unit on fifteen popular types of poetry.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
✓ Interactive notebook templates for 15 poem types. Colour photographs of assembly instructions included.
✓Coloured and blackline posters/anchor charts for 15 poem types.
✓Editable PowerPoint file featuring poem types.
✓Student Centre Checklist
✓Student self-reflection sheet
✓Teacher Marking Rubric
✓Performance Rubric
* The notebook templates provide the opportunity for students to write drafts prior to publishing their poems. The structure of each poem type is scaffolded in the foldables to guide students in each step. Model each poem type prior to students working on the foldable. I also show the notebook template on the interactive whiteboard and model the assembly instructions. The poem sample (colour poster) can then be shown for students to read and see what the finished poem sounds like and looks like.
** You can also print out copies of the assembly instructions of notebook templates and leave them in your centres for students to refer to when assembling and composing their own poems.
The colour poster samples of each poem type may also be placed in your literacy centres along with lined sheets. Students can simply write their poems observing the instructions and sample in the poster. A checklist is also included, so students can record the poems completed.
* The blackline poster samples can be glued in students’ notebooks for reference.
* Each notebook template is accompanied with colour photographs showing assembly instructions. There are also bonus templates included for some poem types.
The published version of poems can be compiled into an Anthology of Poem Types. Compile the final published versions (written on lined sheets) together with cover sheet after all poem types are completed.
EDITABLE POWERPOINT
Use the editable PowerPoint to edit poem content. Type in the textboxes to record students’ responses for each poem type in a whole class/small group instruction session.
* These poem types that comprise the anthology will be a valuable keepsake for your students to cherish and indeed a creative outlet for their ‘thoughts to become words’.
PHONICS: FLUENCY READERS: BEGINNING DIGRAPHS: INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK
Build reading fluency of 88 Beginning Digraphs with this innovative pack of fluency reader strips/accordion foldables.
These accordion foldables may be glued into students’ interactive notebooks or stapled at the top to compile a mini strip booklet. For foldables featuring two strips of ten words, you may glue strip 1 over strip 2 to create one long accordion foldable. Perfect to send home with students or for display in the classroom.
Each set comes in:
✓ Colour
✓ Blackline
✓ With visuals
✓ Without visuals
→ The blackline formats feature words in large outline so your students may colour in, write, or highlight inside to reinforce spelling and reading.
→ You may have students glue the accordion strips in their interactive notebooks or simply staple them at the top.
→ Accordion foldables have between 6 -10 words conveniently placed on a single sheet giving you the flexibility to use them as spelling lists or to introduce in smaller batches. Some sheets also have two copies of a single strip on a single page for two students.
→ You may also use a brad fastener to attach the reading strips together and spread-out to read as a fan. Great to send home with students to practise reading and spelling.
The Beginning Digraphs in focus in these fluency reader strips/accordion foldables are
♦ -ch
♦ -sh
♦ -th
♦ -wh
♦ -kn
♦ -ph
♦ -wr
Reading will not be too overwhelming as your students fold and read each fluency strip foldable. This is definitely a great way to engage students in reading, besides this resource could also serve as an effective way to also teach vocabulary and spelling.
Use these flipbooks to scaffold the writing of Information Reports on endangered animals. This resource can be used as a stand-alone flipbook or in an interactive notebook.
What’s Included:
Flipbook templates (1-7) in blackline to print.
Self-editing checklist
Peer-editing checklist
Teacher Marking Rubric x 4 formats
Writing sheets x 4 styles
PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK
15 cover options featuring endangered animals. Students can pick the cover depending
on what endangered animal is under study. One blank cover included so students can
illustrate.
The following endangered animals are featured:
American Alligator, Black-footed Ferret, Bluefin Tuna, Brown Hyena, Grey Wolf, Indochinese Tiger, Koala, Leatherback Turtle, Lemur, Mako Shark, Northern Spotted Owl, Piping Clover, Pygmy Hippo, Snow Leopard, Sumatran Orangutan
FLIPBOOK:
1. INTRODUCTION:
weight, length, family, and group of endangered animal. Students may also write a brief description.
2. HABITAT x 2: location in the world. A world map is included to mark the location.
3. DIET: food the endangered animal eats to survive. There is place for illustration.
4. LIFE CYCLE: the breeding seasons and habits.
5. behaviour: the physical and behavioural adaptations that enable the endangered animal to survive in its environment.
6. INTERESTING FACTS: any other amazing facts about the endangered animal that would sum up the Information Report.
How to assemble:
You can choose either of the three 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.
** Have students refer to books, websites, and videos on the specific endangered animal to record information.
Suggested use:
Have students collect information in their flipbook on the endangered animal 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. The sections pertaining to habitat, diet, life-cycle, and behaviour can make-up the Body of the Report and 1-2 interesting facts to conclude the Information Report.
** These Endangered Animal flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.
Use these flipbooks to scaffold the writing of Information Reports on polar animals. This resource can be used as a stand-alone flipbook or in an interactive notebook.
What’s Included:
Flipbook templates (1-7) in blackline to print.
Self-editing checklist
Peer-editing checklist
Teacher Marking Rubric x 4 formats
Writing sheets x 4 styles
PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK
COVER: 15 cover options featuring polar animals. Students can pick the cover depending on what polar animal is under study. One blank cover included so students can illustrate.
The following polar animals are featured:
Arctic Fox, Arctic Hare, Arctic Wolf, Beluga Whale, Dall Sheep, Moose, Narwhal, Orca Whale, Ox, Polar Bear, Puffin, Reindeer, Seal, Snowy Owl, Walrus
1. INTRODUCTION:
weight, length, family, and group of polar animal. Students may also write a brief description.
2. HABITAT x 2: location in the world. A world map is included to mark the location.
3. DIET: food the polar animal eats to survive. There is place for illustration.
4. LIFE CYCLE: the breeding seasons and habits.
5. behaviour: the physical and behavioural adaptations that enable the polar animal to survive in its environment.
6. INTERESTING FACTS: any other amazing facts about the polar animal that would sum up the Informational Report.
How to assemble:
You can choose either of the three 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.
** Have students refer to books, websites, and videos on the specific polar animal to record information.
Suggested use:
Have students collect information in their flipbook on the polar animal 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. The sections pertaining to habitat, diet, life-cycle, and behaviour can make-up the Body of the Report and 1-2 interesting facts to conclude the Information Report.
** These Polar Animal flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.
Use these flipbooks to scaffold the writing of Information Reports on Rainforest animals. This esource can be used as a stand-alone flipbook or in an interactive notebook.
What’s Included:
Flipbook templates (1-7) in blackline to print.
Self-editing checklist
Peer-editing checklist
Teacher Marking Rubric x 4 formats
Writing sheets x 4 styles
PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK
COVER: 20 cover options featuring rainforest animals. Students can pick the Cover depending on what rainforest animal is under study. One blank cover included so students can illustrate.
The following rainforest animals are featured:
Anteater, Blue Morpho Butterfly, Capybara, Cara Ibis, Chameleon, Humming Bird, Jaguar, Leaf Cutter, Monkey, Panther, Parrot, Piranha, Rhinoceros Beetle, Sloth, Tapir, Tarsier, Tiger, Toucan, Tree Boa, Tree Frog
1. INTRODUCTION:
weight, length, family, and group of rainforest animal. Students may also write a brief description.
2. HABITAT x 2: location in the world. A world map is included to mark the location.
3. DIET: food the rainforest animal eats to survive. There is place for illustration.
4. LIFE CYCLE: the breeding seasons and habits.
5. behaviour: the physical and behavioural adaptations that enable the rainforest animal to survive in its environment.
6. INTERESTING FACTS: any other amazing facts about the rainforest animal that would sum up the Information Report.
How to assemble:
You can choose either of the three 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.
** Have students refer to books, websites, and videos on the specific rainforest animal to record information.
Suggested use:
Have students collect information in their flipbook on the rainforest animal 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. The sections pertaining to habitat, diet, life-cycle, and behaviour can make-up the Body of the Report and 1-2 interesting facts to conclude the Information Report.
** These Rainforest Animal flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.
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.
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.
Buy now and save heaps with this growing mega phonics reading word wheels bundle. When complete, it will include 2,492 words and is currently discounted at more than 75% off! There will be 14 phonics target skills.
Reading will not be too overwhelming as your students turn the wheel to read each word individually. This is definitely a great way to engage students in reading, besides this resource could also serve as an effective way to also teach vocabulary and spelling.
These word wheels (both blackline and colour) could be placed at a center, displayed on a bulletin board, or sent home with students.
Scaffold the structure of a narrative with this useful flipbook that features guiding prompts for each component of the genre. Your students will be able to write out their draft in this structured flipbook, self-edit, peer-edit and finally publish their masterpiece.
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WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Blackline flipbook templates (editable)
Twenty Posters/Anchor Charts on the structural components of a Narrative
Seven detailed Narrative Picture Prompts
Lined sheets for publishing written content
VCOP (colour) Posters/Anchor Charts
Student reference sheets on vocabulary, punctuation, openers, and connectives
Self and peer-editing Checklist
Teacher Grading Rubric
Graphic Organisers x 2 on the Plot
EDITABLE FLIPBOOK PARTS: Edit text in text box
1. Cover Template X 5: edit student details and quote
The Writing Prompt: a prompt is given on this template. You also have the option to edit text and write your own prompt.
2. The Introduction: point of view, characters, time and setting, brief prelude to what will take place
3. The Body: plot (rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution), the conflict and how it is getting resolved
4. The Conclusion: problem is solved, conclusive ending (new beginning, surprise ending, or a self-reflection)
* Use VCOP to colour code when self-editing after draft is written. Then have students use the self and peer-editing checklists, and finally have students publish their writing.
SUGGESTED USE:
>>Project the PDF file on the interactive whiteboard to teach the structure via the posters/anchor charts. Also show students the flipbook templates and completed sample. Discuss the requirements for each template.
>>Have students fill in the templates. 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.
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HOW TO ASSEMBLE: FLIPBOOK
You can choose either of the two options.
1. Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students colour in image and lettering. Staple/glue at the top.
2. Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut around each template and assemble. Staple/glue at the top.
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HOW TO ASSEMBLE: INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK
Cut around templates. Assemble smallest to largest. Glue down largest template (conclusion) in notebook. Paste other templates at the top tab one above the other from largest to smallest. Photo of completed sample included.
Use these scaffolded interactive notebook templates 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.
Notebook Templates:
Notebook Templates 1 (cover and response sheet) – students identify the subject and predicate (complete and simple) in the sample Simple Sentences.
Notebook Template 2 (cover and response) – students combine two simple sentences to write a compound sentence with compound subjects/compound predicates.
Notebook Template 3 (cover and response sheet) – students identify compound sentences by highlighting the coordinating conjunction used and writing the two simple sentences that make up each compound sentence under the flaps.
Notebook Template 4 – students write compound sentences by joining the two simple sentences with the coordinating conjunctions.
Notebook Template 5 (cover sheet) – students identify simple sentences and compound sentences.
Notebook Template 6 (cover and response sheet) – students write compound sentences on the visuals.
Notebook Template 7 – three-flap set featuring the 7 coordinating conjunctions. Students write their own compound sentence with each of the conjunctions.
Activity Sheet – one print-n-go sheet where students record examples of compound sentences from a book of choice.
Adhering to structure specific to a writing genre is necessary to generate a cohesive whole. These three flipbooks will scaffold the structural components of an OPINION, a NARRATIVE and a BIOGRAPHY at every stage of the writing process.
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The range of resources included in the flipbook packs in this bundle are outlined below:
1. NARRATIVE WRITING EDITABLE FLIPBOOK PACK
✓ Blackline flipbook templates (editable)
✓ Twenty Posters/Anchor Charts on the structural components of a Narrative
✓ Seven detailed Narrative Picture Prompts
✓ Lined sheets for publishing written content
✓ VCOP (colour) Posters/Anchor Charts
✓ Student reference sheets on vocabulary, punctuation, openers, and connectives
✓ Self and peer-editing Checklist
✓ Teacher Grading Rubric
✓ Graphic Organisers x 2 on the Plot
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EDITABLE FLIPBOOK PARTS: Edit text in text box
Cover Template X 5: edit student details and quote
The Writing Prompt: a prompt is given on this template. You also have the option to edit text and write your own prompt.
The Introduction: point of view, characters, time and setting, brief prelude to what will take place
The Body: plot (rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution), the conflict and how it is getting resolved
The Conclusion: problem is solved, conclusive ending (new beginning, surprise ending, or a self-reflection)
Use VCOP to colour code when self-editing after draft is written. Then have students use the self and peer-editing checklists, and finally have students publish their writing.
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2. PERSUASIVE WRITING EDITABLE FLIPBOOK PACK
✓ Posters/Anchor Charts on the five ways to begin an Introduction: a scene, a quotation, a definition, a hypothetical question and a strong statement
✓ Posters/Anchor Charts on the three Body paragraphs and one concluding paragraph.
These posters/anchor charts provide a visual structural example of how a persuasive piece is written. The sections are color-coded, so students can distinguish between the hook, opinion, and thesis statement in the Introduction, and topic sentence, supporting details, and concluding sentence for each Body paragraph.
✓ Flipbook templates in black and white
✓ Self-editing Checklist
✓ Peer-editing Checklist
✓ Teacher Marking Rubric
✓ Lined sheets for publishing
✓ Six writing task-card (colour and blackline) prompts
✓ Graphic Organisers x 5 to scaffold structure
EDITABLE FLIPBOOK PARTS: Edit text in text box
THE WRITING PROMPT
There is a given writing prompt for students to write persuasively on. You also have the option of writing your own writing prompt.
THE INTRODUCTION
Prompt for students to include a hook, their opinion, and a thesis statement.
THE BODY
Guideline for students to include a topic sentence for each of the three reasons, followed by supporting details, and a concluding sentence. There are two templates for the body paragraphs.
THE CONCLUSION
Checklist for students to include a summary statement to re-state their opinion, brief summary of the reasons provided, and a call to action.
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3. WRITING A BIOGRAPHY FLIPBOOK PACK
✓ Blackline flipbook templates (editable)
✓ Posters/Anchor Charts on the structural components of a Biography X 9
✓ Lined sheets for publishing written content
✓ Self and peer-editing Checklist
✓ Teacher Grading Rubric
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EDITABLE FLIPBOOK PARTS: Edit text in text box
Cover Template X 7: edit student details and quote
The Writing Prompt: instructions to access the given website and collect information on any one person’s biographical information
The Introduction: Name of subject, time period and place, what the subject is known for and how has the subject made a difference in the lives of others or to society.
The Body: key information on the subject’s family, childhood, and major achievements, accomplishments, and obstacles.
The Conclusion: current place of residence of subject or date, year, and place of death if applicable, importance of subject, contributions to society and famous quote.
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HOW TO ASSEMBLE: FLIPBOOK
You can choose either of the two options.
1. Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students color in image and lettering. Staple/glue at the top.
2. Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut around each template and assemble. Students may color in image and lettering. Staple/glue at the top.
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SUGGESTED USE:
→ Project the PDF file on the interactive whiteboard to teach the structure via the posters/anchor charts. Also show students the flipbook templates and completed sample. Discuss the requirements for each template.
→ Have students fill in the templates. 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.
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HOW TO ASSEMBLE: INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK
Cut around templates. Assemble smallest to largest. Glue down largest template (conclusion) in notebook. Paste other templates at the top tab one above the other from largest to smallest. Photo of completed sample included.
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PREPARATION
Have students compile all sections of the flipbook prior to research and writing.
This flipbook is sure to make the entire experience of writing, not just enjoyable, but more meaningful.
Are you looking for four types of sentences worksheets? Use this collection of no prep print-n-go sheets and posters to teach the four kinds of sentences: Declarative, Imperative, Interrogative, and Exclamatory.
In this collection, your students will have the opportunity to practice the four types of sentences, not in isolation, but rather through integration with writing.
They will write:
a creative paragraph
a formal persuasive letter
an eight-line poem
a narrative short story
informatively
Answer key to practice sheets and writing samples included.
Both US and British English spellings and terminolgy included.
Items Included
No prep worksheets, 1 Pdf file (US spelling & terminology; 8.5x11 paper)
No prep worksheets, 1 Pdf file (British English spelling & terminology; A4 size paper )
8 Posters Style 1 (color and blackline) featuring definitions and examples of the four types of sentences.
8 Posters Style 2 (color) featuring definitions and examples of the four types of sentences.
Posters come in two sizes: 8.5x11 inches and A4
Overview of Content (worksheets)
Cover sheet if compiling all sheets into a booklet
Definitions of the four sentence types with examples
Identifying sentence type
Identifying sentence type with QR answer codes
Writing the missing punctuation for each sentence type
Writing sentences featuring the four types
Writing sentences on visuals
Changing Interrogative sentences to Imperative sentences
Changing Declarative sentences to Interrogative sentences
Sentence Transformations to each of the four types of sentences
Writing a creative paragraph using the four types of sentences
Writing a formal persuasive letter using the four types of sentences
Writing an eight-line poem using the four types of sentences
Writing a narrative short story using the four types of sentences
Writing informatively using the four types of sentences
Answer Key and sample writing pieces
Your students will not only have strong conceptual knowledge of the four types of sentences in writing, but will also be fascinated to learn about the magnificent Nile crocodiles, the subject in focus.
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Are you looking for task cards to teach and reinforce the four types of sentences? This collection of 32 types of sentences task cards and anchor charts/posters will help reinforce the understanding of the four kinds of sentences: Declarative, Imperative, Interrogative, and Exclamatory.
Items Included
32 Task Cards featuring the four types of sentences
Recording Sheet x 1
Answer Key
8 Posters Style 1 (color and blackline) featuring definitions and examples of the four types of sentences.
8 Posters Style 2 (color) featuring definitions and examples of the four types of sentences.
Posters come in two sizes: 8.5x11 inches and A4
Both US and British English files included (difference in punctuating sentences, terminology)
Activity
Use the posters/anchor charts to introduce and elaborate on the four types of sentences.
Spread task cards around the classroom. I personally like to tape to walls, so they don’t get lost in all the excitement.
Provide students with a clipboard and the recording sheet.
Students work, individually, in pairs, or in small groups to record their responses.
Post Activity
Project the answer key on the smart board/interactive whiteboard for students to check their answers. Provide further explanation accordingly.
The mega Sentence Bundle comprises of interactive notebook templates, print-n-go sheets, task cards, QR code cards, editable power point presentations, and guided note-taking sheets to teach sentence structure (simple, compound, complex) and the types of sentences (declarative, imperative, interrogative, exclamatory).
There are 16 individual packs in this mega bundle. Buy in at the current price to get super savings.
GREAT ASSESSMENT TOOL
✓ To assess students’ ability to identify and differentiate between the simple sentence, compound sentence, and complex sentence.
✓ Place in Literacy Centres.
✓ Use as an extension activity for early finishers.
✓ Teach and review prior to assessments.
Looking to teach your students all about the four types of sentences? This comprehensive bundle will help you do just that! You will get access to: a PowerPoint presentation, note-taking (Cornell style) sheets, Interactive Notebook Templates, Print-n-go worksheets, posters and 32 Task Cards.
The four types of sentences in focus are: declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, and imperative.
Both US spellings and British English Spellings and terminology included.
Access the links for each of the individual products in this bundle to read more about items included.
