Use these scaffolded interactive notebook templates and poster set to target differentiation and teach your students all about Complex Sentences. WHAT’S INCLUDED 10 posters/anchor charts elaborating on grammatical terminology pertaining to the independent clause, subordinate clause, subordinating conjunctions and the complex sentence with sentence examples. Notebook Templates: Notebook Templates 1 and 2 (cover and response sheet) – Students identify the main clause and the subordinate clause in the sample Complex Sentences. Notebook Template 3 and 4 (cover and response) – Students combine two simple sentences to write a complex sentence. Notebook Template 5 (cover sheet) – Students identify the dependent clause and the independent clause in the sample sentences. They write an independent clause to link the dependent clause. Notebook Template 6 (cover sheet) – Students write an independent clause to link the dependent clause. Notebook Template 7 (cover sheet) – Students identify the kinds of sentences (simple, compound, complex). Notebook Template 8 and 9 (cover and response sheet) – Students write complex sentences using subordinating conjunctions on the given visuals. Notebook Template 10 (cover sheet) – Students write complex sentences using the 18 subordinating conjunctions. Activity Sheet – one print-n-go sheet where students record examples of complex sentences from a book of choice.

Use these print-n-go sheets and poster set to target differentiation and teach your students all about Complex Sentences. WHAT’S INCLUDED 10 posters/anchor charts featuring a definition and explanation of the independent clause, subordinate clause, subordinating conjunctions, simple sentence, compound sentence and the complex sentence. Print-n-go sheets: 3 sheets on the definitions of a clause, independent clause, subordinate clause, subordinating conjunctions, simple sentence, compound sentence and the complex sentence, all with practice examples. Grammatical terminology – filling in the blanks x 1 sheet Identifying the independent clause and the dependent clause x 1 sheet Writing complex sentences by joining two simple sentences using subordinating conjunctions x 2 sheets Identifying clause types based on order in sentences x 1 sheet Writing independent clauses to link subordinate clauses x 1 sheet Identifying kinds of sentences: simple, compound and complex x 1 sheet Writing complex sentences based on picture stimulus x 1 sheet Writing sentences with the 16 subordinating conjunctions x 2 sheets Writing sample complex sentences from a favourite book of choice. List of subordinating conjunctions handout (3 sets on a sheet) Answer Key

The editable PowerPoint presentation and Cornell-style note-taking sheets (also editable) will help you target differentiation and teach your students all about Complex Sentences. The note-taking sheets require students to fill in the blanks as you present the PowerPoint slides. Content ranges from writing parts of definitions of grammatical terminology in addition to interactive practice examples. OVERVIEW OF TOPICS COVERED: a clause an independent clause a subordinate clause a simple sentence a compound sentence a complex sentence subordinating conjunctions RECOMMENDED USE: Run through the presentation yourself prior to presenting to students. Make any changes to content in the editable files (both presentation and notes), for instance: type in your own examples or edit content to target differentiation. Present the slides one at a time, students will follow instructions on each slide like filling in the blanks on their note-taking sheets and attempting practice examples. The slides are animated to present information in manageable chunks. Follow-up with task cards, practice sheets or notebook templates.

Have your students practice research writing skills by collating and recording information in this editable flipbook on Diwali. The titles, pictures and writing prompts for each section of the flipbook scaffold writing and research. ITEMS INCLUDED Editable Flipbook Self-editing checklist Peer-editing checklist Teacher Marking Rubric: 3 options Writing sheets x 2 Display Banner reading, ‘Happy Diwali’ (3 options) PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK/INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK Cover Page (11 options) Diwali: history and origin Festive Food: foods specifically associated with Diwali Custom and Tradition: ways of celebrating and interesting facts EDITABLE TEMPLATES (1 – 4) All text in templates 1-4 of the flipbook is EDITABLE. Simply, type inside text boxes to edit content and save as a PDF file. The flipbook scaffolds the research process with guiding prompts. This could also serve as the first draft where students 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 (optional). Suggested use: Have students refer to books, websites, and videos to record information on Diwali. HOW TO ASSEMBLE FLIPBOOK: You can choose either of the two 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. Print out colour templates and assemble. PREPARATION → For grades 2-3, bundle up to 6 sheets together after sorting, align them perfectly and cut. → For grades 4-6, students are old enough to cut and compile flipbooks on their own. I have my students compile all sections of the flipbook prior to research and writing. DISPLAY After completion, display students’ flipbooks under the Diwali Banner. These flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.

Your students will have fun reading these 41 first grade sight words sporting a Winter/Christmas theme. There are 41 reading slides each featuring a Gingerbread Boy holding up a sight word. Each slide has its own unique transition and sound effect to wow students and make reading engaging and fun. This easy to present slide show will be a good warm-up reading activity, not to mention an effective time-filler when you’ve got a couple of minutes for that bell to go. You can even have a student come up and run the slides while you get that very important note to little Johnny’s mother sent off. The 41 first grade sight words in focus are: after, again, an, any, as, ask, by, could, every, fly, from, give, going, had, has, her, him, his, how, just, know, let, live, may, of, old, once, open, over, put, round, some, stop, take, thank, them, then, think, walk, were, when This Winter/Christmas themed first grade sight words set is sure to build reading fluency and make reading so much fun!

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.

Conceptualise understanding of odd numbers and even numbers with this 60 slide editable animated presentation and accompanying guided notes sheets for your students to follow along. ITEMS INCLUDED: Editable PowerPoint Presentation featuring 60 slides on odd numbers and even numbers. All text is editable, simply type inside the text boxes to edit content. The slides are also animated to present content in manageable chunks. A mini quiz in the slideshow is also included. 8 page guided notes sheets for students to record information as you present the slideshow. Guided notes sample (key) filled in for teacher reference. Student Cover Sheet, if compiling all guided notes sheets into a booklet. 30 questions Test (3 sheets) to assess understanding of odd numbers and even numbers (bonus). SUGGESTED USE: Do a warm-up activity on building number sense prior to commencing the slideshow on odd numbers and even numbers. Present the slideshow and have students record information on the blank lines by referring to the presentation. At the bottom of each slide, students can refer to the notes page numbers to follow along accurately. Have students follow instructions on the slides – for this they need to keep ready a blue and a red shading pencil or highlighter. The short quiz at the end of the slideshow wraps up the instruction. Present students with the test to assess taught content.

This pack of 32 task cards will help reinforce teaching and learning of odd and even numbers. The question types on the task cards are varied in order to cater to differentiation. Also included is a 30 question (3 sheets) quiz to assess the skill of identifying odd numbers and even numbers. ITEMS INCLUDED: 32 Task Cards featuring a variety of questions on the concept of odd numbers and even numbers Recording Sheet x 1 Answer Key 3 sheets quiz featuring 30 questions on identifying odd numbers and even numbers ACTIVITY: 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.

Your students will have fun reading these 40 Pre-Primer sight words sporting a Winter/Christmas theme. There are 40 slides each featuring a Gingerbread Boy holding up a sight word. Each slide has its own unique transition and sound effect to wow students and make reading engaging and fun. This easy to present slide show will be a good warm-up reading activity, not to mention an effective time-filler when you’ve got a couple of minutes for that bell to go. You can even have a student come up and run the slides while you get that very important note to little Johnny’s mother sent off. The 40 Pre-Primer sight words in focus are: a, and, away, big, blue, can, come, down, find, for, funny, go, help, here, I, in, is, it, jump, little, look, make, me, my, not, one, play, red, run, said, see, the, three, to, two, up, we, where, yellow, you This Winter/Christmas themed Pre-Primer sight words set is sure to build reading fluency and make reading so much fun!

Your students will have fun reading these 46 second grade sight words sporting a Winter/Christmas theme. There are 46 reading slides each featuring a Gingerbread Boy holding up a sight word. Each slide has its own unique transition and sound effect to wow students and make reading engaging and fun. This easy to present slide show will be a good warm-up reading activity, not to mention an effective time-filler when you’ve got a couple of minutes for that bell to go. You can even have a student come up and run the slides while you get that very important note to little Johnny’s mother sent off. The 46 second grade sight words in focus are: *always, around, because, been, before, best, both, buy, call, cold, does, don’t, fast, first, five, found, gave, goes, green, its, made, many, off, or, pull, read, right, sing, sit, sleep, tell, their, these, those, upon, us, use, very, wash, which, why, wish, work, would, write, your * This Winter/Christmas themed second grade sight words set is sure to build reading fluency and make reading so much fun!

Your students will have fun reading these 52 Primer sight words sporting a Winter/Christmas theme. There are 52 reading slides each featuring a Gingerbread Boy holding up a sight word. Each slide has its own unique transition and sound effect to wow students and make reading engaging and fun. This easy to present slide show will be a good warm-up reading activity, not to mention an effective time-filler when you’ve got a couple of minutes for that bell to go. You can even have a student come up and run the slides while you get that very important note to little Johnny’s mum sent off. The 52 Primer sight words in focus are: all, am, are, at, ate, be, black, brown, but, came, did, do, eat, four, get, good, have, he, into, like, must, new, no, now, on, our, out, please, pretty, ran, ride, saw, say, she, so, soon, that, there, they, this, too, under, want, was, well, went, what, white, who, will, with, yes This Winter/Christmas themed Primer sight words set is sure to build reading fluency and make reading so much fun!

*Is your class doing an activity on climate change or learning about the accomplishments of notable women during Women’s History Month? Then this editable flipbook will be the perfect addition as it will help your students scaffold the writing of a biography on Greta Thunberg. This resource can be used as a stand-alone flipbook or in an interactive notebook. * What’s Included: EDITABLE Flipbook templates in blackline to print x 6 EDITABLE Flipbook templates in color to print x 6 Self-editing checklist Peer-editing checklist Teacher Marking Rubric x 3 formats Publishing sheets x 3 styles ACTIVITY Students will research information on the selected subject, Greta Thunberg. The flipbook is used to collate information on the subject. It will also be the first draft whereby students will self edit and peer edit and publish from. Students will publish their writing on given templates. Display students’ research on the bulletin board. THE FLIPBOOK COMPONENTS x 6 SHEETS The flipbook scaffolds the research process with guiding prompts. The following sections are included: Cover Template: choice of three – students pick one The Writing Prompt x 1 template: instructions to collect information on the subject’s biographical information. The Introduction x 1 template: Name of subject, time period and place, what the subject is known for. Journey of Life x 2 templates: key information on the subject’s early life: family, childhood, education, personal interests, beliefs. major achievements and obstacles: milestones, awards, major successes, difficulties faced and outcomes Lasting Legacy x 1 template: current status: time period and place, most memorable impact, important quote How to assemble: Flipbook You can choose either of the three options. A. Print out the templates in black and white. Cut each template on the horizontal line and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students colour in image and lettering. Staple/glue at the top. B. Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut on the horizontal line and assemble. Students may colour in image and lettering. Staple/glue at the top. C. Print out the templates in colour. Cut on the horizontal line and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Staple/glue at the top. How to assemble: Interactive Notebook Cut each template on the horizontal line. Assemble smallest to largest. Glue down largest template (Lasting Legacy) in notebook. Paste other templates at the top tab one above the other from largest to smallest. This flipbook will help your students practise essential research skills while writing an interesting biography on Greta Thunberg.

► Naplan Year 5 Language Conventions is a time-driven examination and the key to achieving success is being prepared. ► The number of questions and time limit may be changed by the authoritative body during any given testing year. The number of questions in a test is usually 50 to be completed within the time frame of 40 minutes. This leaves a student with just 48 seconds to complete each question (time limit divided by the number of questions). ► This Practice Paper features 60 questions that target a variety of questioning types prevalent in Naplan past papers. Other than targeting spelling skills at the requisite level, the paper focuses on punctuation, parts of speech, sentence structure and clause structure. ► 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. ►► ITEMS INCLUDED: ✓ Cover Sheet x 2 options (if compiling all sheets into a booklet) ✓ 60 Questions (multiple choice, check-box, short response) on spelling, grammar and punctuation ✓ Answer Key ►► SUGGESTED USE: ✓ You may release the sheets gradually to students 2-3 at a time, or have them attempt the entire paper in one sitting. Be sure to provide additional time as there are 60 questions. Alternatively, print pages 5-12 (51 questions) to be completed within a time frame of approximately 40 minutes. ✓ It is best practice to familiarise yourself with the type of questions so you can provide a brief explanation of skills tested prior to students attempting the paper. ✓ ►►After students have attempted the practice paper, display the answer sheets on the interactive board and discuss as a class. ►► FIND THE DIGITAL VERSION OF THIS PRACTICE TEST HERE: NAPLAN YEAR 5 LANGUAGE CONVENTIONS: DIGITAL: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/naplan-year-5-language-conventions-digital-google-forms-google-drive-12111508 ►► Disclaimer I am not in any way affiliated with the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA ) other than training my own students and having operated as a Professional Marker for Pearson Education marking NAPLAN examinations.

► Naplan Year 3 Language Conventions is a time-driven examination and the key to achieving success is being prepared. ► The number of questions and time limit may be changed by the authoritative body during any given testing year. The number of questions in a test is usually 50 to be completed within the time frame of 40 minutes. This leaves a student with just 48 seconds to complete each question (time limit divided by the number of questions). ► This Practice Paper features 60 questions that target a variety of questioning types prevalent in Naplan past papers. Other than targeting spelling skills at the requisite level, the paper focuses on punctuation, parts of speech, sentence structure and clause structure. ► 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. ►► ITEMS INCLUDED: ✓ Cover Sheet x 2 options (if compiling all sheets into a booklet) ✓ 60 Questions (multiple choice, check-box, short response) on spelling, grammar and punctuation ✓ Answer Key ►► SUGGESTED USE: ✓ You may release the sheets gradually to students 2-3 at a time, or have them attempt the entire paper in one sitting. Be sure to provide additional time as there are 60 questions. Alternatively, print pages 5-12 (51 questions) to be completed within a time frame of approximately 40 minutes. ✓ It is best practice to familiarise yourself with the type of questions so you can provide a brief explanation of skills tested prior to students attempting the paper. ✓ ►►After students have attempted the practice paper, display the answer sheets on the interactive board and discuss as a class. ►► DIGITAL VERSION OF THIS PRACTICE TEST COMING SOON ►► Disclaimer I am not in any way affiliated with the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA ) other than training my own students and having operated as a Professional Marker for Pearson Education marking NAPLAN examinations.

Have your students prepare for the Naplan Year 3 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, Microsoft one drive and other online learning platforms. 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’. ►► ►►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. Data is automatically collected via students’ responses for you to analyze. Don’t want digital? FIND THE PRINTABLE VERSION HERE: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/naplan-testing-year-3-language-conventions-practice-test-1-12268706

This resource will help your students write the tightening tension in a narrative. Writing lessons scaffold the writing of the exposition, inciting incident, rising action (pebble, rock, boulder). In addition, the graphic organizers, checklists, and writing assignment will facilitate your students to write with impressive style and technique. Activity Students will respond to 40 questions on the structural components, figurative language, and writing techniques used in the mentor text. Students will find and highlight evidence in the sample text. They will document their responses on the Story Map, Sensory Details, Figurative Language, and Writing Techniques organizers. Items Included Cover Sheet (if compiling pages into a booklet) Sheets that scaffold the writing of the exposition, inciting incident, rising action (pebble, rock, boulder) through a sample text. Writing assignment with scenario Writing prompt sheets Story Map Sensory Details, Figurative Language, and Writing Techniques organizers. Self-editing and peer-editing checklist Teacher Key The sample personal narrative is based on the short animated movie, ‘The Present’. The narrative is written from the viewpoint of the boy in the movie. You may have students watch the movie before or after you begin the lesson to provide context to the story. Link to movie in download. This writing unit can also be done without having students watch the short animated movie.

This 62 slide PowerPoint Presentation and Cornell-style guided notes will help reinforce the understanding of factors and multiples, factor families, prime numbers, prime factorisation, composite numbers, arrays, proper factors, perfect numbers, Greatest Common Factor (GCF) and Least Common Multiple (LCM). Other than taking down guided notes via the PowerPoint presentation, students will also have the opportunity to work on practice examples and take a quiz at the end. Packs in this bundle feature both British and US spellings. Items Included Editable PowerPoint presentation featuring 62 slides with animations, transitions and sound effects Guided note worksheets x 8 pages Teacher Reference Sheets x 8 pages Topics Covered Factors and Factor Families Multiples Prime Number Prime Factorisation Arrays Proper Factors Perfect Numbers Composite Number Greatest Common Factor (GCF) Least Common Multiple (LCM) Recommended Use Run through the presentation yourself prior to presenting to students. Present the slides one at a time, students will follow instructions on each slide like filling in the blanks on their note-taking worksheets and attempting practice examples. The slides are animated to present information in manageable chunks. They also have fun transitions and sound effects to make content all the more interesting to students. Follow-up with task cards, practice sheets, notebook templates or other activities. Please contact me with any queries regarding this resource. Thank you! laurane@teach2tell.com

Are you teaching your students all about factors and multiples and are looking for fun hands-on activities? These no-prep print and digital sheets will reinforce the understanding of factors and multiples, factor families, prime numbers, prime factorisation, composite numbers, arrays, proper factors, perfect numbers, Greatest Common Factor (GCF) and Least Common Multiple (LCM). Each topic features a definition, explanation and practice examples prior to students attempting given problems. Both US and British English spellings included. Items Included 33 Student Practice Sheets Pdf File 33 Student Practice Sheets Digital PowerPoint File (upload to your LMS) 33 Student Practice Sheets in Google Slides 33 Teacher’s Copy Sheets (key) Topics Covered Factors and Factor Families Multiples Prime Number Prime Factorisation Arrays Proper Factors Perfect Numbers Composite Number Greatest Common Factor (GCF) Least Common Multiple (LCM) In addition, there is an interactive section featuring sheets that require students to work with dice, spinners, and visual cards to enable students to have a clear understanding of the key topics listed above.

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.