Character development using the framework of the Hero’s Journey – another tool that allows students to compile their knowledge and understanding of what makes our stalwart protagonist tick! This unique set of worksheets ask questions that seek to deeply analyze an existing character, or feed the roots of a new hero designed by your student! Contents 4 unique pages of questions, focusing on character development and linked to the Hero’s Journey Question prompts cover character traits, thoughts, emotions, relationships, growth/changes, quotes and plot significance – what more could you need?!

Each teacher of the common narrative structure known as the monomyth uses language they have developed over time to explain each facet of the Hero’s Journey in a manner that allows their students to experience success. This resource of 9 alternative monomyth graphic organizers and accompanying worksheet versions attempts to bring as many variations of the names of each stage and act as possible, to give students the best chance of understanding that the wording of the steps is not what is important, but the context. Whether it is called “separation”, “awareness” or “departure”, students should be able to understand that this is the stage in which the hero leaves their “ordinary” world (alternatives include “known”, “ordered” and “normal”) to enter that of the “extraordinary” (or “unknown”, “chaos”, “special”). Hence the purpose of these alternative designs (despite being cool extra worksheets and note-taking pages for your students) is to facilitate discussion about how the Hero’s Journey doesn’t change, but can be explained in different ways. ✂ Contents Each of the 9 unique designs is provided blank, filled and structured. The blank versions are great for you to then direct students to use the wording that you prefer. The filled versions can be used as comparison tools, or as worksheets for students to take notes on these steps using the class text. You could also add your own questions to these versions digitally. The structured versions will have simple prompts for students, so they can use the pages as note-taking pages or worksheets for the class text.

Need a quick and easy resource to study the vocabulary encountered in John Marsden’s novel, Tomorrow, When the War Began? Look no further! 10 words, of varying difficulty, including Aussie slang, have been chosen carefully from each of the 23 chapters of the novel, for a total of 230 vocabulary words! Take the stress out of organising spelling homework or classwork! Choose between printing all pages double-sided and stapled for students as a booklet (easy evidence of learning to be formally or summatively assessed), or printing individual chapter vocab word worksheets to start the lesson, summarise a chapter or for fast finishers. Chapter 1 Vocab Words Examples concentric, anonymous, colonised, tabbouli, nuggety British English, suitable for Australian classrooms :)

This Halloween Writing Prompt resource will get your students writing creative and spooky stories, with thrills that chill! With over 3x 7770 unique possible combinations, you could use these All Hallows Eve writing prompts year after year and never get tired of the outcomes! Students roll a dice to decide a range of story elements across the 3 editions: characters, villains/monsters, setting, problem, scary moments, key item/props and MORE for a harrowing Halloween tale! The three different editions make this resource perfect for classroom differentiation. ☸ Example Rolls [First Edition] ⚀ -1- Main Character: A young child ⚁ -2- Villain: A wailing ghost ⚂ -3- Setting: A theme park ⚃ -4- Problem: The hero makes a bad decision ⚄ -5- Item/Prop: A lunch box ☸ Example Rolls [Second Edition] ⚀ -1- Setting: Home “alone” ⚁ -2- Myth: I call you, and then I come for you ⚂ -3- Monster: Alien ⚃ -4- Character: Paranormal investigator ⚄ -5- Terrifying Moment: Movement out the corner of your eye… ☸ Example Rolls [Third Edition] ⚀ -1- Character: You ⚁ -2- Item: A vampire’s cape ⚂ -3- Setting: A nearby playground ⚃ -4- Creepy Event: A shadowy figure disappears… ⚄ -5- Thrilling Twist: The character’s reflection in the mirror doesn’t move! ✂ Contents ✏ Teacher notes explaining how to implement Roll A Writing Prompt resource in the classroom ✏ Grading/marking rubric should you wish to use this resource as an assessment item ✏ Student-friendly instructional slideshow presentation that will hype up the activity and explain every aspect of Roll A Writing Prompts to ensure student success with the activity ✏ A full-page grid detailing the options for each side of a dice, in colour or black and white master ✏ Recording and story writing sheet ✏ Challenge vocabulary - can students use the included words in their stories? Easy differentiation, with beginner, intermediate and expert vocabulary levels. ✏ Printable dice template with instructions (two sizes: large and small) ▶ Teacher Preparation Instructions Ensure students understand the basics of narrative writing before implementing in the classroom. You could print a copy to add to writing centers, display the color version on the board for a class activity or hand out individual copies to students. Children can view on any digital device and type into a Word document if distance learning.

This Tomorrow, When the War Began Roll A Writing Prompt resource will get your students writing stories set in the universe of John Marsden’s invasion-torn countryside - which will definitely showcase their creativity! With over 7770 unique possible combinations, you could use this year after year and never get tired of the outcomes! Students roll a dice to decide the two characters in the story or scene, the location, their mission and the type of gear available. The stories your students write will be rich with imagination, for sure! ☸ Example Rolls ⚀ -1- Character 1: Ellie ⚁ -2- Character 2: Mr. Clement (Town Dentist) ⚂ -3- Location: Main Street - Wirrawee’s CBD ⚃ -4- Mission: Travel safely through the area ⚄ -5- Gear: Slingshot