Some students within their first couple of years in primary school continue to have difficulty recognising the letter ‘y’. between the letters ‘b’ and ‘d’. This worksheet teaches children how to properly write the capital and lower-case versions of ‘y’, and provides space for the student to draw a picture to help them remember the letter in their own way. The worksheet also includes a couple of handwriting sentences students can trace to improve their recognition of the letter ‘y’.

This worksheet contains an extensive list of persuasive phrases for primary school-aged children (Stage 3) to refer to when writing expositions, discussions or debate speeches. The worksheet contains sentence starters / phrases involving: Time conjunctions High modality phrases Referring to an expert Rhetorical questions Emotive language Call to action Cause and effect links Concluding phrases

This spelling tool encourages primary and secondary-aged students to practice learning unfamiliar words they come across. Aside from providing spaces for the student to ‘look, say, cover, write and check’ their words three times, each row includes a space for students to write the definitions of new words they comes across.

Some students within their first couple of years in primary school continue to have difficulty distinguishing between the letters ‘b’ and ‘d’. This activity teaches children about the mnemonic of ‘daytime’ vs ‘bedtime’ in relation to the opposite directions that the ‘b’ and ‘d’ face to help facilitate their familiarity with the similarly written letters. The second page includes handwriting sentences students can trace to improve their recognition of ‘b’ and ‘d’. Two pages in total.

A comprehensive phonics worksheet that immerses students in the versatile sounds of the letter ‘a’. Students learn about the two ‘a’ sounds (long vs short) and where they appear in words. Students also learn about the role of the ‘evil E’, who controls the ‘a’ sound to create a long ‘a’ sound. They are asked to complete each word with the help of visual clues. Two pages in total.

Some students within their first couple of years in primary school continue to have difficulty distinguishing between the letters ‘p’ and ‘q’. This activity teaches children about the following mnemonic: A ‘p’ is shaped like a pony’s head and neck, whereas A ‘q’ is shaped like a quokka with a pointy tail. The mnemonic helps to facilitate children’s familiarity with the similarly written letters. The second page includes handwriting sentences students can trace to improve their recognition of ‘p’ and ‘q’. Two pages in total.

Some students within their first couple of years in primary school continue to have difficulty distinguishing between the letters ‘f’ and ’ t’. This activity teaches children about the following mnemonic: Fast runners lean forward to increase their speed, like the letter ‘f’. Tired runners stand straight to breathe in more air, like the letter ‘t’. The mnemonic helps facilitate children’s familiarity with the similarly written letters. The second page includes handwriting sentences students can trace to improve their recognition of ‘f’ and ‘t’. Two pages in total.

This simple yet effective calendar maps your child’s reading progress across the year. Effortlessly mark the days of each month where your child has read to ultimately foster a habit of daily reading. Two pages in total. The grid can be cut out, laminated and displayed in your child’s room or exercise book.

A highly informative set of instructions to assist secondary students with understanding the fundamentals of speech writing and presentation. This guide is rich in useful advice for combatting performance anxiety and improving stage presence. Advice includes: Tips for writing your speech; Perceptions of your audience: Expectations vs reality; Interesting points to remember about an audience; and Tips for presenting your speech. 4 pages in total.

This document contains the ultimate list of language devices and techniques for secondary students to build their familiarity with. The list includes 70 different literary devices to be used in analytical essay writing. At the end of the document, there is also a list of** 12 techniques for analysing visual stimuli** which include helpful images. 8 pages in total.

This is a comprehensive essay-writing tool for secondary school-aged students. Particularly relevant for Year 11-Year 12 students. This resource goes into in-depth detail about the importance of different textual concepts students must consider when formulating their essays. Such concepts include: Argument Authority Character Code and Convention Connotation, Imagery and Symbolism Context Intertextuality Narrative Perspective Point of View Representation Style Theme 13 pages in total.

A helpful resource to assist in refining secondary school students’ writing. Highly recommended for students who want to advance their skill of writing formally. This guide teaches students about identifying colloquial and lazy language and provides examples of contractions, slang words, informal language, cliches and exaggerations to avoid. Two pages in total.

An extremely helpful essay tool that offers examples of how to structure essay sentences. Particularly useful for Stage 5 and 6 students. The table gives example sentence-starters of: Counterpoints Writer’s actions Analysis Contextual references Effects on reader Additive points Linking statements; and Concluding phrases The table includes all these categories at the bottom which students are encouraged to help label for each sentence starter.

A detailed instructional resource to help students improve their confidence and ability at analysing unseen texts in language papers. Includes colourful pictures. Particularly relevant for Year 11-12 students. Instructions include: Information on how to prepare before the exam Steps to follow for analysing the texts during the exam A list of helpful techniques for analysing a wide range of texts including visual stimuli. Two pages in total.

A thoughtful set of instructions for helping secondary students keep on top of upcoming assignments. Particularly useful for students who struggle to meet deadlines and organise their study routines. The instructions highlight the importance of noting: Due dates; Instructions of the assignment; and Marking criteria Plus valuable advice on: Scheduling study time; Breaking down assignment parts; Editing and proofreading; Other important things to remember. Two pages in total.

A comprehensive guide to writing a powerful short story for secondary students. A common challenge for students is understanding how to show, not tell in their creative writing. This guide goes in depth to advise how students can write authentically and perceptively. The guide includes tips regarding: The introduction; Character formation and development Language techniques; Showing, not telling; and The resolution. Three pages in total.

This is the only essay template students will ever need! Lots of space in each box to invite students to plan their ideas and structure their essay in a clear and thorough way. A very helpful way to teach students the proper way to structure their essay responses. Elements of the template include: Overarching argument Context Style/form Composer’s purpose Main themes ‘SO WHAT’ statement (i.e., what is the effect on the reader) Point 1 (+ examples 1-3) Point 2 (+ examples 1-3) Point 3 (+ examples 1-3)

A series of detailed worksheets that consider all sound variations of different vowel combinations. The worksheets include: The ‘A’-vowel family of sounds; The ‘E’-vowel family of sounds; The ‘O’-vowel family of sounds; The ‘I’-vowel family of sounds; The ‘U’-vowel family of sounds; and The (honourary) ‘Y’-vowel family of sounds For example, the worksheet dedicated to the ‘A’-vowel family of sounds practices sounds including: Short ‘a’ Long ‘a’ a_e ai ay au aw The child is tasked with filling in the rest of the letters for each word that contains a specific vowel sound. Parental / teacher assistance is advised. 13 pages in total.

A short, 3-page picture story that assists kindergarten-Year 1 aged children with distinguishing between the letters ‘b’ and ‘d’. The story follows the character of Cally (who portrays the letter ‘c’) and her relationship with Benny (‘b’ )and Denny (‘d’). Cally ultimately decides to leave her position in the alphabet and explore new relationships (sounds) with other letters. The document finishes with a page of handwriting to practice the letters ‘b’ and ‘d’. Four pages in total.