Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in your classroom with this bright bunting banner reading, ‘Happy St. Patrick’s Day. PREPARATION Cut out each bunting flag and laminate for durability. Staple to a ribbon or display on a bulletin board.

Celebrate April Fools Day in your classroom with this bright bunting banner reading, ‘Happy April Fools Day PREPARATION Cut out each bunting flag and laminate for durability. Staple to a ribbon or display on a bulletin board.

Use this fun hands-on spinner wheels pack to document the life cycles of 8 animals. Both black and white and coloured wheel templates included. There are 3 different base templates to accompany each black and white and coloured wheel cover template. with labels of the life-cycle stages and images with just images for students to label the stages with just images and blank lines for students to label and write a brief overview of each stage in the animal’s life cycle The wheels turn easily anti-clockwise and feature the life cycles of the following animals: Bat Frog Platypus Rabbit Sea Turtle Cow Mouse Sheep Please note these wheel templates do not feature detailed information on the life cycle of the above animals, but are a tool to document student’s findings on the life cycles from books, videos and/or the internet.

Prior to requiring students to write a narrative, it is imperative that they know its structural components. This mini unit will help your students understand the purpose of the three main points of view: First Person, Third Person Limited and Third Person Omniscient. WHAT’S INCLUDED: ✓ Cover Sheet for Booklet. ✓ Anchor Chart (colour and blackline) outlining Point of View. ✓ First Person and Third Person Writing Sample. ✓ Venn Diagram to Compare and Contrast First Person Point of View and Third Person Point of View. ✓ Switching from Third Person point of view to First Person point of view for given prompts. ✓ Switching from First Person point of view to Third Person point of view for given dialogues. ✓ Switching a story extract from the Third Person point of view to the First Person point of view. ✓ Switching a story extract from the First Person point of view to the Third Person point of view. ✓ Writing on a given scenario from two different points of view. ✓ Picture Prompts (x 3): writing from the First person and the Third Person point of view. ✓ Summing Up: 11 multiple-choice questions on understanding the effectiveness of Points of View in writing.

Christmas: Christmas Around the World: Christmas Scavenger Hunt Your students will love hunting for these Christmas Around the World Fact Cards! Moreover they will know interesting facts about how Christmas is celebrated in different parts of the world. WHAT’S INCLUDED ✓ 32 Fact Cards on Christmas around the world (USA, England, Australia, France, Italy, Germany, Norway, Iceland, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Sweden, Netherlands, Spain). ✓ 4 Recording Sheets ✓ 4 page Answer Key ✓ 25 Poster Templates featuring Christmas images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate. ✓ Banners (plain and decorated) ACTIVITY ⇒ Place the 32 fact cards on Christmas 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 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.

Use these flipbooks to scaffold the writing of Informational Reports on ocean 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: 20 cover options featuring ocean animals. Students can pick the cover depending on what ocean animal is under study. One blank cover included so students can illustrate. The following ocean animals are featured: clam, clownfish, crab, dolphin, eel, hermit crab, humpback whale, jellyfish, lobster, manatee, marlin, octopus, pufferfish, sand dollar, sea turtle, seahorse, shark, squid, starfish, stingray. 1. INTRODUCTION: weight, length, family, and group of ocean 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 ocean 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 ocean animal to survive in its environment. 6. INTERESTING FACTS: any other interesting facts about the ocean 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 ocean animal to record information. Suggested use: Have students collect information in their flipbook on the ocean 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 Ocean Animal flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.

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 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 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.

Christmas in Australia fact cards will take your students on a Scavenger Hunt for interesting facts on how Christmas is celebrated in Australia. Your students will have fun as they learn about the history, culture, custom, and tradition of Christmas festive celebrations in Australia. The best part is that they will be able to document their learning in a flipbook/interactive notebook and even design poster templates after finding answers to key questions after the Scavenger Hunt. This is sure to make an interesting classroom display. WHAT’S INCLUDED ✓ 16 Fact Cards on Christmas in Australia ✓ 2 Recording Sheets ✓ 2 page Answer Key ✓ 22 Poster Templates featuring Christmas images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate. ✓ Flipbook templates (4 pages) on facts collected ✓ Banners (plain and decorated) PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK/INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK Cover Page (8 options): Student details ♥ Australia: flag, population, capital city, national symbols, Christmas greeting ♥ Festive Food: turkey, ham, roast beef, seafood and dessert. ♥ Custom and Tradition: Carols by Candlelight, Adelaide Christmas Pageant, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day. → * photographs of sample parts of completed flipbook included with assembly instructions. These can be shown on an interactive whiteboard to students to model compilation. → * Picture prompts help students to recall facts from the Scavenger Hunt, alternatively they can refer to responses on recording sheets. ACTIVITY ♦ Place the 16 fact cards on Christmas in Australia around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 16 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 posters and fill-in sections of the flipbook. 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, posters and flipbook.

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.

MULTIPLICATION: THREE TIMES TABLES FACTS: SCOOT CARDS Review multiplication facts and build number sense with these 32 multiplication scoot cards on the 3 times tables. This Times Table set features 32 highly visual colourful cards to make abstract content more concrete and meaningful. The multiplication skills for the 3 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 (dominoes, dice, pictures) ✓ problem solving using illustrations (insects, animals, flowers, fruit, food, drink, kids) ********************************************************************** There are two sets of Recording Sheets (Numbers 1-16 and 17-32). Students have a choice between the scaffolded (to elicit the desired response) and blank sectioned. 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 → Early Finishers → Morning Work → Warm-up/Tuning in Activity ⇒ Game of Scoot: Instructions in file 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 with the specific times table number. This times table set can be distinguished by the unique set of kid characters featured. ♦ Place cards and copies of Recording Sheets (2 options) in file folder. ♦ Glue file folder cover (3 options included) on folder.

Flowers fade and chocolates finish, but a poem is sure to remain in every mother’s heart. Get your students to dedicate four poems in a fun flipbook format to their mother as an expression of their love on Mother's Day. WHAT’S INCLUDED * Colour editable posters of four poem types for students’ reference. * Blackline editable posters of four poem types for students’ reference. * Blackline flipbook templates that feature the lined structure of the four poem types: Cinquain, Diamante, Acrostic, Love You, Mum! * Cover template: ‘For a Special Lady’. SUGGESTED USE ✓ Print blackline templates. Have students fill in their own colours and assemble smallest to largest templates or vice versa after all poems are written. ✓ Print templates on different coloured cardstock. ✓✓This flipbook will be a memento for every mother to cherish.

Review multiplication facts and build number sense with these 32 Thanksgiving themed multiplication scoot cards on the 1-12 times tables. These cards feature colourful 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 ✓ relating multiplication and addition ✓ 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 (to elicit the desired response) and blank sectioned. 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 familiarize students with the question types. ********************************************************************** SUGGESTED USE → Small group rotations (cards may be rotated among small groups of students) → Math Centres → Early Finishers → Morning Work → Warm-up/Tuning in Activity ********************************************************************** ⇒ 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.

This pack comprising of 10 posters and 32 task cards will help reinforce teaching and learning of Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences. ITEMS INCLUDED: 10 posters/anchor charts featuring information on the use of clauses (independent and subordinate) in simple, compound and complex sentences. 32 Task Cards featuring simple sentences, compound sentences, and complex sentences Recording Sheet x 1 Answer Key ACTIVITY: Use the posters/anchor charts to introduce and elaborate on grammatical terminology. 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.

MULTIPLICATION: TWO TIMES TABLES FACTS: SCOOT CARDS Review multiplication facts and build number sense with these 32 multiplication scoot cards on the 2 times tables. This Times Table set features 32 highly visual colourful cards to make abstract content more concrete and meaningful. The multiplication skills for the 2 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 ✓ completing the multiplication facts for illustrations (dominoes, dice, pictures) ✓ problem solving using illustrations (insects, animals, flowers, fruit, food, drink, kids) ********************************************************************** There are two sets of Recording Sheets (Numbers 1-16 and 17-32). Students have a choice between the scaffolded (to elicit the desired response) and blank sectioned. 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 → Early Finishers → Morning Work → Warm-up/Tuning in Activity ⇒ Game of Scoot: Instructions in file. 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 with the specific times table number. This times table set can be distinguished by the unique set of kid characters featured. ♦ Place cards and copies of Recording Sheets (2 options) in file folder. ♦ Glue file folder cover (3 options included) on folder.

MULTIPLICATION: FIVE TIMES TABLES FACTS: SCOOT CARDS Review multiplication facts and build number sense with these 32 multiplication scoot cards on the 5 times tables. This Times Table set features 32 highly visual colourful cards to make abstract content more concrete and meaningful. The multiplication skills for the 5 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 (dominoes, dice, pictures) ✓ problem solving using illustrations (insects, animals, flowers, fruit, food, drink, kids) ********************************************************************** There are two sets of Recording Sheets (Numbers 1-16 and 17-32). Students have a choice between the scaffolded (to elicit the desired response) and blank sectioned. 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 → Early Finishers → Morning Work → Warm-up/Tuning in Activity ⇒ Game of Scoot: Instructions in file 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 with the specific times table number. This times table set can be distinguished by the unique set of kid characters featured. ♦ Place cards and copies of Recording Sheets (2 options) in file folder. ♦ Glue file folder cover (3 options included) on folder.

Use these flipbooks to scaffold the writing of Information Reports on wetland 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: 14 cover options featuring wetland animals. Students can pick the Cover depending on what wetland animal is under study. One blank cover included so students can illustrate. The following wetland animals are featured: Alligator, Beaver, Blue Heron, Bullfrog, Crayfish, Dragonfly, Duck (x2), Garter Snake, Marsh Fly, Muskrat, Otter, Pond Snail, Snapping Turtle, Trout 1. INTRODUCTION: weight, length, family, and group of wetland 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 wetland 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 wetland animal to survive in its environment. 6. INTERESTING FACTS: any other amazing facts about the wetland 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 wetland animal to record information. Suggested use: Have students collect information in their flipbook on the wetland 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 Wetland Animal flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.

Use this editable flipbook to scaffold the writing of Information Reports on reptiles and amphibians. This resource can be used as a stand-alone flipbook or in an interactive notebook. What’s Included: Flipbook templates in blackline to print. Self-editing checklist Peer-editing checklist Teacher Marking Rubric x 4 formats 32 Vocabulary Display Cards Writing sheets x 4 styles PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK COVER: 18 cover options featuring reptiles and amphibians. Students can pick the cover depending on what subject (reptile or amphibian) is under study. The following reptiles and amphibians are featured: Frog (x2 types), toad, crocodile, alligator, newt, salamander (x 2 types), lizard, snake (x3 types), Chameleon (x2 types), gekko/gecko, tortoise, turtle 1. INTRODUCTION: weight, length, family, and group of 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 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 animal to survive in its environment. INTERESTING FACTS: any other interesting facts about the 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. Suggested use: Have students collect information in their flipbook on the reptile or amphibian 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 Reptile and Amphibian 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 Christmas theme . ********************************************************************** There are two sets of Recording Sheets (Numbers 1-16 and 17-32). Students have a choice between the scaffolded (to elicit the desired response) and blank sectioned. An answer key is provided to have students independently check their answers. ********************************************************************** 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 ********************************************************************** HOW I USED THE PACKS IN THIS BUNDLE: ♦ For this 32 scoot pack, you may break up the activity and have students do cards 1-16 during one session and 17-32 the next. There are 2 recording sheets for this purpose. ♦ I generally have cards 1-16 placed on one section of the classroom walls, and cards 17-32 on the opposite side. Students solve at their own pace. This is to cater to all; students who would perhaps need more time and the early finishers. **There is so much fun and excitement as kids walk around the classroom solving the cards. They seem to be racing to finish them all :) ********************************************************************* 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 with the specific number operations skill featured. ♦ Place cards and copies of Recording Sheets (2 options) in file folder. ♦ Glue file folder cover (included) on folder. ********************************************************************** SUGGESTED USE → Small group rotations (cards may be rotated among small groups of students) → Math Centres * Have work ready for fast finishers, alternatively assign a buddy for students who need help to finish. ********************************************************************** EVIDENCE OF LEARNING After the entire class has finished solving the scoot cards, you can display the pdf file on the interactive whiteboard and discuss answers. This way students can reflect on their responses while referring to the questions again.