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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

This comprehensive guide assists primary-aged students with learning the structure of an exposition. The components of the guide include: What is an exposition? Title Introduction Body paragraphs Conclusion Specific grammar used in exposition writing Attached is also an assessment grid to help children mark their own work and discover elements they may have missed.

This comprehensive guide assists primary-aged students with learning the structure of a narrative composition. The components of the guide include: What is a narrative? Title Orientation Complication Series of events Resolution COda Specific grammar used in narrative writing Attached is also an assessment grid to help children mark their own work and discover elements they may have missed.

This comprehensive guide assists primary-aged students with learning the structure of a procedure. The components of the guide include: What is a procedure? Title Goal Requirements/Ingredients/Materials Steps/Method Specific grammar used in procedures Attached is also an assessment grid to help children mark their own work and discover elements they may have missed.

This comprehensive guide assists primary-aged students with learning the structure of a discussion. The components of the guide include: What is a discussion? Title Introduction Body paragraphs Conclusion Specific grammar used in discussion writing Attached is also an assessment grid to help children mark their own work and discover elements they may have missed.

This comprehensive guide assists primary-aged students with learning the structure of a recount. The components of the guide include: What is a recount? Title Opening paragraph Following paragraphs Conclusion Specific grammar used in recounts Attached is also an assessment grid to help children mark their own work and discover elements they may have missed.

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.

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.

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)

This fun and informative essay plan educates secondary students about the nuances involved in structuring an exemplary essay. Uses ingredients in triple-choc ice cream as metaphors to explain how the elements of an essay and the overarching argument should seamlessly flow through the student’s writing. Ideally print as an A3 poster for students. There is an additional PDF of the poster in a dyslexic-friendly font.

Studying before half-yearlies or end-of-year exams can be extremely daunting for students who have a mass of content to cover. This guide educates secondary students about the various memory techniques they can explore when revising subjects. The guide includes information on: Spelling mnemonics; Acronym mnemonics; and Imagery mnemonics Two pages in total.