Learning Objective: To learn why it is traditional to eat Anzac biscuits on ANZAC Day. <strong>Content:</strong> • PowerPoint Presentation (7 Slides) • Reading Comprehension divided into 4 sections A to D. <strong>PowerPoint Presentation - 7 Slides</strong> Slides 1 to 6: Explains the difference between hardtack and ANZAC Biscuits which are traditionally baked on 25 April. Slide 5: Students are asked to identify the difference between the two recipes for hardtack and ANZAC biscuits. Slides 7: The presentation ends with a review and questions on the topic. <strong>Reading Comprehension</strong> The reading comprehension is divided into four sections from A to D. In each section there are four questions to answer. The reading comprehension sections include: • Close reading • Multiple choice questions • Punctuation • Providing their own opinion • Using their imagination • Examining differences • Spellings Answer Sheet provided. Triangular page borders by SillyOMusic File Type: Powerpoint, Word and PDF format Thank you for visiting my shop:-)

**This product has been updated with teacher notes on suggested activities, worksheets and black and white pictures for more initial consonant blend activities. ** There are 3 sets of pictures for each initial consonant blend. One set has highlighted initial blends. Optional: Print out onto card paper/good quality paper, laminate and cut out the pictures and words. Content: Teacher Notes on suggested activities 3 Sets of initial consonant blend pictures with words (one set has highlighted initial blends) 64 black and white pictures relating to initial consonant blends 3 Worksheets - children trace over initial blends and then write in the correct blends to finish incomplete words. 2 Cut/paste worksheet activities - children trace over blends and then write in correct blends to finish incomplete words. Lastly, they cut out the pictures and glue to match the correct completed words. Other Suggested Activities: Pictures only - Mix up different pictures and ask students to find the picture that starts with, e.g. br. Words only - Mix up different words and ask students to sound out the word and/or draw a picture for it. Extension - write sentences. Pictures and words - Mix up different pictures and words for students to match up correctly. Make a word wall using the initial highlighted words as a visual reminder. With the black and white pictures, you can reduce on the copier or leave as is to glue into workbooks. Leave out some words for the children to find the correct word to match the picture in their workbooks. As an extension they can write a sentence using that word. This resource is part of a large pack (but please note it excludes the 64 b/w pictures, worksheets and cut/paste activities which is only in this updated resource) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/phonics-initial-consonant-blends-presentations-plans-listening-audio-worksheets-activities-11607482

UPDATED with 26 extra worksheets for differentiation. Aimed at Keystage1/Lower Keystage 2. These worksheets are based on the 22 initial consonant blends. It is part of a large resource pack - see below. You may only require the worksheets which can be used in the classroom, as homework or as revision. The worksheets include: Cloze activities on all the initial consonants - children read each sentence and choose the appropriate to complete the sentence so that it makes sense - A choice of two words. There is a mini word search at the end. Worksheet (1 page) Matching words to pictures by drawing a line. Worksheets - Making words from a set of consonant blends, e.g. children will see missing gaps in a word - e.g. __ __ am. They can choose any of the initial consonant blends in the box below to make a word, e.g. slam or pram or tram. Matching initial consonant blends to pictures Trace over initial consonant blends and match to the correct pictures Revision worksheets to consolidate their learning. Please see preview pane. This worksheet resource is part of a larger pack: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/phonics-initial-consonant-blends-presentations-plans-listening-audio-worksheets-activities-11607482

This comprehensive phonics pack relates to beginning or initial consonant blends. bl- br- cl- cr- dr- dw- fl- fr-gl-gr- pl- pr-sc- sk - sl - sm- sn- sp- st- sw - tr- tw- Aimed at Keystage 1/Lower KS2. Ideal for whole, small and one-to-one teaching. **Content: ** Teacher’s Notes outlining the resources -Presentation 1 (61 Slides) - bl, cl, fl, gl, pl, sl words -Presentation 2 (61 Slides) - br, cr, dr, fr, gr, pr and tr words Presentation 3 (29 Slides) - sw, tw and dw words -Presentation 4 (61 Slides) - sc, sk, sm, sn, sp, st words Listening activity - All the presentations include the listening activity (on audio) - Odd Word Out Children listen to 5 words with initial blends but one of the words do not contain the same initial blend. They tell you or write on their whiteboard the odd word out. Alternatively, you can read the words out. There is Teacher’s answer sheet that goes with the listening activity. Lesson Plans in the same format - contains learning aims, main activities, plenaries - each PowerPoint Slide is referred to in the lesson plans. Differentiated extension worksheets (1) cut/paste (2) unscramble jumbled words and writing sentences. Worksheet activities on each of the blends Additional revision worksheets Initial blends letters, vowel and vowel digraph resource to be laminated and cut for practical activities. Set of pictures and words for matching activities and display. Consonant blend chart Just want the worksheets? https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/consonant-blends-or-clusters-initial-consonant-blends-30-worksheets-11607533 File Type: PowerPoint, Word, PDF Hope you enjoy this pack and thanks for stopping by my shop.

This single phonics pack focuses on beginning consonant blends ‘tw’ words that contain consonant, consonant, vowel, consonant letters. A natural progression from CVC and CCV to CCVC Phase 4: Letters and Sounds Principles and Practice. Aimed at: Early Years and keystage 1, SEND and ESL/EFL students. It is an addition to my other resources on initial consonant blends. You can decide to put in 15 mins phonics, 30 mins or longer as this is an easy- to- follow flexible resource as are the others. This last pack relating to initial consonant blends CCVC words contains: Flexible Lesson Plan with learning objectives, lesson starter, main activities and plenary - You can choose which parts are relevant to your class. PowerPoint slides are referred to in the plan for whole group activities. PowerPoint Presentation 1 (29 Slides)- includes explanation of initial blend, CCVC words; making words, sorting jumbled words and also includes alien and real word whole class activity. PowerPoint Phoneme Presentation (9 Slides) - Optional (Use as reference) - some children may still be struggling with segmenting/blending). I have listed CCVC words and the units of sound above the fingers so that children can see and hear the separate phonemes (with pictures). Children can verbalize simple sentences with a selection of tw-ccvc words. Tw - CCVC Flashcards and words with and without sound buttons and lines - you can use during lesson and plenary for children to quick read. Set of pictures and words for matching activities (8) 2 Worksheets: Worksheet 1 - Making Tw- CCVC Words from a table - Children list as many words as they can and then choose 3 words and write a sentence for each word. Worksheet 2 - Differentiated - Same as above, except children draw a picture for each word listed in the table and then label the pictures. 2 Word Searches with pictures. As this is the final pack - You can combine the set of pictures and words from the other resources I have created on initial consonant blends - creating a set of pictures and words for group activities. File Type: PowerPoint, MS Word and PDF Format Thank you for stopping by my shop:-)

This single phonics pack focuses on initial consonant blend ‘tr’ CCVC words. A natural progression from CVC and CCV to CCVC Phase 4: Letters and Sounds Principles and Practice. Aimed at: Early Years and keystage 1, SEND and ESL/EFL students. It is an addition to my other resources on initial consonant blends. You can decide to put in 15 mins phonics, 30 mins or longer as this is a indepth flexible resource as are the others. This pack contains: Flexible Lesson Plan with learning objectives, lesson starter, main activities and plenary - You can choose hich parts are relevant to your class. PowerPoint slides are referred to in the plan. PowerPoint Presentation 1 (31 Slides)- includes explanation of initial blend, CCVC words; whole class/group activities to prepare children for their independent activities. Also includes alien and real word whole class activity. PowerPoint Phoneme Presentation (19 Slides) - Optional (Use as reference) - some children may still be struggling with segmenting/blending). I have listed a few CCVC words and the units of sound above the fingers so that children can see and hear the separate phonemes (with pictures). Children can verbalize simple sentences with a selection tr-ccvc words. Flashcards and words with and without sound buttons and lines - you can use during lesson and plenary for children to quick read. Set of pictures and words for matching activities (8) 3 Practice Worksheets: Worksheet 1 - Word Scramble and Sentences - Children unscramble each word in the box and write it next to the picture on handwriting lines. Next section - write 4 simple sentences the words. Worksheet 2 - Tr - Missing Consonant Blends - Trace over initial consonants and draw a picture for the word. Extra: Worksheet 3 - Making Plurals with tr-ccvc words and writing sentences - Children write the singular and then the plural, e.g. troll-trolls -The trolls are hungry and they live under the bridge. (Good opportunity to check grammar). 2 Word Searches with pictures. You can combine the set of pictures and words with the other resources I have created on initial consonant blends - creating a set of pictures and words for group activities. In small groups, I put different pictures and words from previous laminated material for children to sort into rhyming groups, e.g. trick-brick-prick words/pictures. File Type: PowerPoint, MS Word and PDF Format

This single phonics pack focuses on initial consonant blend ‘sw’ CCVC words. A natural progression from CVC and CCV to CCVC Phase 4: Letters and Sounds Principles and Practice. Aimed at: Early Years and keystage 1, SEND and ESL/EFL students. It is an addition to my other resources on initial consonant blends. This pack contains: Flexible Lesson Plan with learning objectives, lesson starter, main activities and plenary - You can choose which parts are relevant to your class. PowerPoint slides are referred to in the plan. PowerPoint Presentation 1 (36 Slides)- includes explanation of initial blend, CCVC words; whole class/group activities to prepare children for their independent activities. Also includes alien and real word whole class activity. PowerPoint Phoneme Presentation (15 Slides) - Optional (Use as reference) - some children may still be struggling with segmenting/blending). I have listed a few CCVC words and the units of sound above the fingers so that children can see and hear the separate phonemes (with pictures). Children are encouraged to make simple sentences with the words to understand its meaning and distinguish between nouns, verbs or adjectives. Flashcards and words with and without sound buttons and lines Set of pictures and words for matching activities (8) New set of worksheets 3 Practice Workssheets: Worksheet 1 - Sw Blend Matching Words to Pictures - Children complete the words and then draw lines to match words to pictures. Worksheet 2 - Sw Cloze exercise - Children read and fill in the missing words in the sentences. Second part of worksheet - unscramble the words in the sentences. Extension: Worksheet 3 - Jumbled sentences and punctuation. Children work out the simple sentences and punctuate accordingly. 2 Word Searches with pictures. You can combine the set of pictures and words with the other resources I have created on initial consonant blends - creating a set of pictures and words for group activities. In small groups, I put different pictures and words from previous laminated material for children to sort into rhyming groups, e.g. swot-plot-clot-snot-slot words/pictures. See activity sheets and other resources in preview pane. File Type: PowerPoint, Word and PDF Format Hope you enjoy this resource and thank you for stopping by my shop.

This single phonics pack focuses on initial consonant blend ‘st’ CCVC words. A progression from CVC and CCV to CCVC Phase 4: Letters and Sounds Phonics. Aimed at: Early Years and keystage 1, SEND and ESL/EFL students. It is an addition to my other resources on initial consonant blends. This pack contains: Flexible Lesson Plan with learning objectives, lesson starter, main activities and plenary - You can choose which parts are relevant to your class. PowerPoint slides are referred to in the plan. PowerPoint Presentation 1 (35 Slides)- includes explanation of initial blend, CCVC words; whole class/group activities to prepare children for their independent activities. Also includes alien and real word whole class activity. PowerPoint Phoneme Presentation (12 Slides) - Optional (Use as reference) - some children may still be struggling with segmenting/blending) - I have listed a few CCVC words and the units of sound above the fingers so that children can see and hear the separate phonemes (with pictures) - extension some children may be able to give you other meaning for the words in a sentence. Encourage children to make simple sentences with the words to understand its meaning and distinguish between nouns, verbs or adjectives. Flashcards and words with and without sound buttons and lines Set of pictures and words for matching activities (8) 3 Activity Sheets: Worksheet 1 - This worksheet has 3 sections: Section A: gap-filling - choosing the appropriate word so that the sentence make sense. Section B - Unscrambling the CCVC words in the boxes and writing it correctly above. Section C - children copy out each of the 3 sentences, punctuating with capital letter/full stop or with a question mark. Activity Sheet 2 - Completing missing vowels and then match words to pictures by drawing a line (Answer provided) Activity Sheet 3 - Completing the missing vowel digraphs and then match words to pictures by drawing a line (Answer provided). 2 Word Searches with pictures. You can combine the set of pictures and words with the other resources I have created on consonant blends - creating a set of pictures and words for future use. See activity sheets and other resources in preview pane. File Type: PowerPoint, MS Word and PDF Format Hope you enjoy this resource and thank you for visiting my shop:-)

This single phonics pack focuses on initial consonant blend ‘sp’ CCVC words. A progression from CVC and CCV to CCVC Phase 4: Letters and Sounds Phonics. Aimed at: Early Years and keystage 1, SEND and ESL/EFL students. It is an addition to my other resources on initial consonant blends. This pack contains: Flexible Lesson Plan with learning objectives, lesson starter, main activities and plenary - You can choose which parts are relevant to your class. PowerPoint slides are referred to in the plan. PowerPoint Presentation 1 (35 Slides)- includes explanation of initial blend, CCVC words; whole class/group activities to prepare children for their independent activities. Also includes alien and real word whole class activity. PowerPoint Phoneme Presentation (13 Slides) - Optional (Use as reference) - some children may still be struggling with segmenting/blending) - I have listed a few CCVC words and the units of sound above the fingers so that children can see and hear the separate phonemes (with pictures) - extension some children may be able to give you other meaning for the words in a sentence. Encourage children to make simple sentences with the words to understand its meaning and distinguish between nouns, verbs or adjectives. Flashcards and words with and without sound buttons and lines Set of pictures and words for matching activities (8) 2 Activity Sheets: Worksheet 1 - Gap filling and Sentence Work - Section A- Children choose a suitable word to complete the gap so that it makes sense. Section B - Unscramble Sp-CCVC word in each of the boxes. Section C - Punctuate 3 sentences by rewriting the sentences on the line provided. Activity Sheet 2 - Children complete missing vowels and vowel digraphs and draw lines to match the pictures. (Key provided) 2 Word Searches with pictures. You can combine the set of pictures and words with the other resources I have done on consonant blends - creating a set of pictures and words for future use. File Type: PowerPoint, MS Word and PDF Format Hope you enjoy this resource and thank you for visiting my store:-)

This single phonics pack focuses on initial consonant blend ‘sn’ CCVC words. As with the other consonant blends packs: it is child-centred child-friendly and a progression from CVC and CCV to CCVC Phase 4: Letters and Sounds Phonics. Aimed at: Early Years and keystage 1, SEND and ESL/EFL students. It is an addition to my other resources on initial consonant blends. This pack contains: Flexible Lesson Plan with learning objectives, lesson starter, main activities and plenary - You can choose which parts are relevant to your class. PowerPoint slides are referred to in the plan. PowerPoint Presentation 1 (30 Slides)- includes explanation of initial blend, CCVC words; whole class/group activities to prepare children for their independent activities. Also includes alien and real word whole class activity. PowerPoint Phoneme Presentation (14 Slides) - Optional (Use as reference) - some children may still be struggling with segmenting/blending) - I have listed a few CCVC words and the units of sound above the fingers so that children can see and hear the separate phonemes (with pictures) - extension some children may be able to give you other meaning for the words in a sentence. Encourage children to make simple sentences with the words to understand its meaning and distinguish between nouns, verbs or adjectives. Flashcards and words with and without sound buttons and lines Set of pictures and words for matching activities (9) 3 Activity Sheets: Activity Sheet 1 - Cut and paste activity - Children cut out the circle and words and glue into their workbook or on a separate worksheet matching words to pictures. Activity Sheet 2 - Write sentence task Either the teacher/teaching assistant or children cut out the pictures and glue them into their workbook, label each picture with ‘sn’ CCVC word and then write a simple for each. 2 Word Searches with pictures. You can combine the set of pictures and words with the other resources I have done on consonant blends - creating a set of pictures and words for future use. See activity sheets and other resources in preview pane. File Type: PowerPoint, MS Word and PDF Format Hope you enjoy this resource and thank you for stopping by my shop:-)

This single phonics pack focuses on initial consonant blend ‘sm’ CCVC words. As with the other consonant blends packs: it is child-centred child-friendly and a progression from CVC and CCV to CCVC Phase 4: Letters and Sounds Phonics. Aimed at: Early Years and keystage 1, SEND and ESL/EFL students. It is an addition to my other resources on initial consonant blends. This pack contains: Flexible Lesson Plan with learning objectives, lesson starter, main activities and plenary - You can choose which parts are relevant to your class. PowerPoint slides are referred to in the plan. PowerPoint Presentation 1 (36 Slides)- includes explanation of initial blend, CCVC words; whole class/group activities to prepare children for their independent activities. includes alien and real word whole class activity. PowerPoint Phoneme Presentation (12Slides) - Optional (Use as reference) - some children may still be struggling with segmenting/blending) - I have listed a few CCVC words and the units of sound above the fingers so that children can see and hear the separate phonemes (with pictures) - extension some children may be able to give you other meaning for the words in a sentence. Encourage children to make simple sentences with the words to understand its meaning and distinguish between nouns, verbs or adjectives. Flashcards and words with and without sound buttons and lines. Set of pictures and words for matching activities (8) 2 Activity Sheets : Activity Sheet 1 - Cut and paste task - cut out the circle and words, glue into workbook or on a separate worksheet matching words to picture - extension write a sentence for each word. Activity Sheet 2 - Word sort and Sentence work - children unscramble the words and the write sentences using each word. 1 Word Searches with pictures - Find 10 words in the grid You can combine the set of pictures and words with the other resources I have created on initial consonant blends - creating a set of pictures and words for your literacy centre/station. Please laminate flashcards, images and words for longevity. See activity sheets and other resources in preview pane. File Type: PowerPoint, MS Word and PDF Format Hope you enjoy this resource and thank you for stopping by my shop:-)

This single phonics pack focuses on initial consonant blend ‘sl’ CCVC words. As with the other consonant blends packs: it is child-centred child-friendly and a progression from CVC and CCV to CCVC Phase 4: Letters and Sounds Phonics. Aimed at: Early Years and keystage 1, SEND and ESL/EFL students. It is an addition to my other resources on initial consonant blends. This pack contains: Flexible Lesson Plan with learning objectives, lesson starter, main activities and plenary - You can choose which parts are relevant to your class. PowerPoint slides are referred to in the plan. PowerPoint Presentation 1 (36 Slides)- includes explanation of initial blend, CCVC words; whole class/group activities to prepare children for their independent activities. Also includes alien and real word whole class activity. PowerPoint Phoneme Presentation (20 Slides) - Optional (Use as reference) - some children may still be struggling with segmenting/blending) - I have listed a few CCVC words and the units of sound above the fingers so that children can see and hear the separate phonemes (with pictures) - extension some children may be able to give you other meanings for the words in a sentence. Encourage children to make simple sentences with the words to understand its meaning and distinguish between nouns, verbs or adjectives. Flashcards and words with and without sound buttons and lines Set of pictures and words for matching activities (9) 3 Activity Sheets: Activity Sheet 1 - trace over initial blends, read the words and then draw a picture. Activity Sheet 2 - Word sort and Sentence work - children unscramble the words and the write sentences using each word. Activity Sheet 3 - Missing words (cloze activity) - Children read each sentence and choose a suitable word from the Sl- CCVC Word Wall. 1 Word Search with pictures. You can combine the set of pictures and words with the other resources I have done on consonant blends - creating a set of pictures and words for future use. See activity sheets and other resources in preview pane. File Type: PowerPoint, MS Word and PDF Format Hope you enjoy this resource and thank you for visiting my shop:-)

This single phonics pack focuses on initial consonant blend ‘sk’ CCVC words. As with the other consonant blends packs: it is child-centred child-friendly and a progression from CVC and CCV to CCVC Phase 4: Letters and Sounds Phonics. Aimed at: Early Years and keystage 1, SEND and ESL/EFL students. It is an addition to my other resources on initial consonant blends. This pack contains: Flexible Lesson Plan with learning objectives, lesson starter, main activities and plenary - You can choose which parts are relevant to your class. PowerPoint slides are referred to in the plan. PowerPoint Presentation 1 (30 Slides)- includes explanation of initial blend, CCVC words; whole class/group activities to prepare children for their independent activities. Also includes alien and real word whole class activity. PowerPoint Phoneme Presentation (11 Slides) - Optional (Use as reference) - some children may still be struggling with segmenting/blending) - I have listed a few CCVC words and the units of sound above the fingers so that children can see and hear the separate phonemes (with pictures) - extension some children may be able to give you other meaning for the words in a sentence. As an example, I have highlighted that ‘skip’ has different meanings. Encourage children to make simple sentences with the words to understand its meaning and distinguish between nouns, verbs or adjectives. Flashcards and words with and without sound buttons and lines - there are two versions of ‘k’ Set of pictures and words for matching activities (8) 2 Activity Sheets - Activity Sheet 1 - trace over initial blends, read the words and then draw a picture. Activity Sheet 2 - Word sort and Sentence work - children unscramble the words and the write sentences using each word. 2 Word Searches with pictures. You can combine the set of pictures and words with the other resources I have done on consonant blends - creating a set of pictures and words for future use. Please see activity sheets and other resources in preview pane. File Type: PowerPoint, MS Word and PDF Format Hope you enjoy this resource and thank you for visiting my shop:-)

This single phonics pack focuses on initial consonant blend ‘sc’ CCVC words. As with the other consonant blends packs: it is child-centred child-friendly and a progression from CVC and CCV to CCVC Phase 4: Letters and Sounds Phonics. Aimed at: Early Years and keystage 1, SEND and ESL/EFL students. It is an addition to my other resources on initial consonant blends. This pack contains: Flexible Lesson Plan with learning objectives, lesson starter, main activities and plenary - You can choose which parts are relevant to your class. PowerPoint slides are referred to in the plan. PowerPoint Presentation 1 (30 Slides)- includes explanation of initial blend, CCVC words; whole class/group activities to prepare children for their independent activities. Also includes alien and real word whole class activity. PowerPoint Phoneme Presentation (19 Slides) - Optional (Use as reference) - some children may still be struggling with segmenting/blending) - I have listed a few CCVC words and the units of sound above the fingers so that children can see and hear the separate phonemes (with pictures) - extension some children may be able to give you other meaning for the words in a sentence. As an example, I have highlighted that ‘scoff’ has two meanings. Encourage children to make simple sentences with the words to understand its meaning and distinguish between nouns, verbs or adjectives. Flashcards and words with and without sound buttons and lines. Set of pictures and words for matching activities (8) 2 Activity Sheets - Activity Sheet 1 - trace over initial blends, read the words and then draw a picture. Activity Sheet 2 - Word sort and Sentence work - children unscramble the words and the write sentences using each word. 2 Word Searches with pictures. You can combine the set of pictures and words with the other resources I have done on consonant blends - creating a set of pictures and words for future use. Please see activity sheets and other resources in preview pane. File Type: PowerPoint, MS Word and PDF Format Hope you enjoy this resource and thank you for visiting my shop:-)

This resource material is on split digraphs - a-e, e-e, i-e, o-e and u-e. Some teachers only require the worksheets so I have made a separate resource pack. THIS IS PART OF A WHOLE PACK - see below for link to my shop. There are two sets of worksheets: Worksheet 1 set -Students look at the pictures and complete the missing consonant to make the split digraph words. Choose 3 words and write a sentence using each of the choosen words. Mini word search to do (includes solutions). Worksheet 2 - (5 pages) Students read each sentence and unscramble the highlighted words. If you require the whole pack to include presentations, lesson plans and practical activities, please visit my shop: -) You may be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/phonics-split-digraphs-5-presentations-5-lesson-plans-activity-sheets-practical-lessons-11348539

Simpson and his donkey with factsheets and worksheets. This is a PowerPoint presentation on one of the most well-known ANZAC, John Simpson Kirkpatrick and his donkey. It is a resource linked to ANZAC Day and bravery. Content: • Teacher’s Notes/Guide • PowerPoint Presentation (20 Slides) • 1 Worksheet • 5 Factsheets • 5 Reading Comprehension Worksheets relating to the Factsheets • 1 Word Search Worksheet 1 – Students write and draw 4 facts about Simpson. The less able students can write one sentence in each square. The last part of the worksheet asks students to think about a question they would ask Simpson. 5 Reading Comprehension Factsheets The story is divided into five sections. The texts are contained in text boxes to make it easier to read and extract information. Background: Simpson, The Early Days, Simpson becomes an ANZAC, Simpson’s Bravery and Simpson’s Death: The Memory Lives On. The comprehension sheets can be given out in any order. A teacher/assistant can work with a particular group that requires support. The worksheets cover sentence work, word work, spelling errors and jumbled words, true/false questions, short description writing and gap filling. Word Search for early finishers relating to the same topic. The resources can be edited to tailor them to the needs of your ability groups. File Type: PowerPoint, MS Word and PDF formats Thank you for visiting my shop:-)

This resource relates to ANZAC Day on 25 April. Clear and straightforward - Ideal for assemblies or as a standalone lesson. Each slides takes you through what ANZAC day is and what it means, symbols are explained (rosemary, laurel and the poppy), why do we need ceremonies and what a typical ANZAC day ceremony involves, the dawn service and why people march. During the presentation students are asked questions that relate to their personal experiences of celebrations and why the Anzac spirit legacy is still important today. Content: • Teacher’s Notes/Guide - Slides are referred to in the notes. • PowerPoint Presentation Lesson/Assembly (42 Slides) - You can edit the presentation to suit the time limit of your assembly/lesson. • 4 Worksheets Optional Worksheets The four worksheets consolidate the meaning of the day. Worksheet 1 – Read the text and answer the questions. Worksheet 2 – Write sentences about what each symbol means and then draw a symbol that means something to them. Worksheet 3 – Students write a sentence or two for each of the ANZAC Day activities that take place – wreath-laying the red poppy, the Last Post, one minute’s silence and the Reveille. Worksheet 4 – Students complete 5 tasks on the poem For the Fallen: gap filling and four short questions. Please see preview of worksheets. File Type: PowerPoint Presentation, MS Word and PDF formats Thank you for visiting my shop. You may be interested in: The Legend of John Simpson and his Donkey Hardtack and ANZAC Biscuits