PHONICS: FLUENCY READERS: ENDING DIGRAPHS: INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK Build reading fluency of 56 Beginning Digraphs with this innovative pack of fluency reader strips/accordion foldables. These accordion foldables may be glued into students’ interactive notebooks or stapled at the top to compile a mini strip booklet. Perfect to send home with students or for display in the classroom. Each set comes in: ✓ Colour ✓ Blackline ✓ With visuals ✓ Without visuals → The blackline formats feature words in large outline so your students may colour in, write, or highlight inside to reinforce spelling and reading. → You may have students glue the accordion strips in their interactive notebooks or simply staple them at the top. → All Accordion foldables have 8 words conveniently placed on a single sheet giving you the flexibility to use them as spelling lists or to introduce in smaller batches. There are two copies of a single strip on a single page for two students. → You may also use a brad fastener to attach the reading strips together and spread-out to read as a fan. Great to send home with students to practise reading and spelling. The Beginning Digraphs in focus in these fluency reader strips/accordion foldables are ♦ -ch ♦ -ck ♦ -dge ♦ -sh ♦ -tch ♦ -th ♦ -ng Reading will not be too overwhelming as your students fold and read each fluency strip foldable. This is definitely a great way to engage students in reading, besides this resource could also serve as an effective way to also teach vocabulary and spelling.

The Alphabet ‘/f/’ booklet features interactive activities for the letter ‘/f/’. Students get to compile all activities in a booklet to take home. In addition, they craft a ‘Letter ‘/f/’ Champ’ crown and wristband and put together a mini flipbook. The Alphabet ‘/f/’ booklet comprises of student friendly font, graphics, and an appeasing layout of print-n-go sheets. Kids adore Superheroes and the Superhero characters will be a motivator to engage students in learning. Both the uppercase and lowercase letter ‘/f/’ are introduced so students can see the difference. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: ✓ Letter ‘/f/’ Poster and flashcards ✓ Three cover options for booklet ✓ ‘About Me’ page ✓ Tracing and writing uppercase and lowercase ‘/f/’ ✓ Identifying the letter ‘/f/’ ✓ Sorting the letter ‘/f/’ ✓ Spinning the letter ‘/f/’; review other letters ✓ Finding the letter ‘/f/’ ✓ Drawing letter ‘/f/’ pictures ✓ Identifying first sounds of letters: letter /f/ and review previous letters ✓ Creating a glittering letter ‘/f/’with glue and glitter ✓ Creating a collage template for letter ‘/f/’ pictures ✓ Letter /f/ maze, puzzle and join the dots fun ✓ Summary sheet of the letter ‘/f/’ ✓ Sight/High-frequency words: Activity Sheets, SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS: → Mini Letter ‘/f/’ one page booklet → ‘I’m a Letter ‘/f/’ Champ’ crown → ‘I’m a Letter ‘/f/’ Champ’ bracelet → Mini flipbook on letter ‘/f/’ words → Frog finger puppet templates (6 on a page) → Frog Stick Puppets (6 on a page)

PHONICS: FLUENCY READERS: TRIGRAPHS: INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK Build reading fluency of 60 TRIGRAPHS with this innovative pack of fluency reader strips/accordion foldables. These accordion foldables may be glued into students’ interactive notebooks or stapled at the top to compile a mini strip booklet. Perfect to send home with students or for display in the classroom. Each set comes in: ✓ Colour ✓ Blackline ✓ With visuals ✓ Without visuals → The blackline formats feature words in large outline so your students may colour in, write, or highlight inside to reinforce spelling and reading. → You may have students glue the accordion strips in their interactive notebooks or simply staple them at the top. → All Accordion foldables have 10 words conveniently placed on a single sheet giving you the flexibility to use them as spelling lists or to introduce in smaller batches. There are two copies of a single strip on a single page for two students. → You may also use a brad fastener to attach the reading strips together and spread-out to read as a fan. Great to send home with students to practise reading and spelling. The trigraphs sets in focus in these fluency reader strips/accordion foldables are: ♦ -shr ♦ -spl ♦ -spr ♦ -squ ♦ -str ♦ -thr Reading will not be too overwhelming as your students fold and read each fluency strip foldable. This is definitely a great way to engage students in reading, besides this resource could also serve as an effective way to also teach vocabulary and spelling.

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 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.

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.

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.

Adhering to structure specific to a writing genre is necessary to generate a cohesive whole. This flipbook will scaffold the structural components of an opinion piece at every stage of the writing process. WHAT’S INCLUDED: Poster defining ‘Persuasive Writing’ Posters/Anchor Charts on the five ways to begin an Introduction: a scene, a quotation, a definition, a hypothetical question and a strong statement. Posters/Anchor Charts on the three Body paragraphs and one concluding paragraph. ** These posters/anchor charts provide a visual structural example of how a persuasive piece is written.. The sections are colour-coded, so students can distinguish between the hook, opinion, and thesis statement in the Introduction, and topic sentence, supporting details, and concluding sentence for each Body paragraph. Flipbook templates in black and white Self-editing Checklist Peer-editing Checklist Teacher Marking Rubric Lined sheets for publishing Six writing task-card (colour and blackline) prompts Graphic Organisers x 5 to scaffold structure PARTS OF THE EDITABLE FLIPBOOK THE WRITING PROMPT There is a given writing prompt for students to write persuasively on. You also have the option of writing your own writing prompt. THE INTRODUCTION Prompt for students to include a hook, their opinion and a thesis statement. THE BODY Guideline for students to include a topic sentence for each of the three reasons, followed by supporting details and a concluding sentence. There are two templates for the body paragraphs. THE CONCLUSION Checklist for students to include a summary statement to re-state their opinion, brief summary of the reasons provided and a call to action. PREPARATION Have students compile all sections of the flipbook prior to research and writing. This flipbook is sure to make the entire experience of writing, not just enjoyable, but more meaningful.

WRITING POSTERS: NARRATIVE; PERSUASIVE; BIOGRAPHY  These 44 writing posters will help you to scaffold the structural elements of the following genres: narrative, persuasive and biography WHAT’S INCLUDED:  → 8 posters on writing a Biography. → 16 posters on writing an opinion or persuasive essay. → 20 posters on writing a Narrative SUGGESTED USE:  ♦ Project the PDF file on the interactive whiteboard to introduce the structural elements of each genre. ♦ Print and display at a Writing Center.

VALENTINE'S DAY EDITABLE FLIPBOOK: INFORMATIONAL REPORT WRITING RESEARCH TEMPLATES Have your students practice research writing skills by collating and recording information in this editable flipbook on Valentine's Day. The titles, pictures and writing prompts for each section of the flipbook scaffold writing and research. ************************************************************* ITEMS INCLUDED ✓ Blackline flipbook templates  ✓ Coloured flipbook templates  ✓ Editable Flipbook (history, food, custom and traditions) ✓ Self-editing checklist ✓ Peer-editing checklist ✓ Teacher Marking Rubric: 3 options ✓ Writing sheets x 2 ✓ Display Banner reading, ‘Happy Valentine's Day' (plain and decorated) ************************************************************* PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK/INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK ♦ Cover Page (20 blackline; 22 coloured options): featuring graphics (not editable) ♦ Valentine's Day: history and origin ♦ Festive Food: food/candy specifically associated with Valentine's Day ♦ Custom and Tradition: ways of celebrating and interesting facts ************************************************************* EDITABLE TEMPLATES (2 – 4)  Templates 2-4 of the flipbook are EDITABLE. Simply, type inside text 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 Valentine's Day.  ************************************************************* 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 colors). Cut around each template and assemble. Attach at top. ************************************************************* 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 Valentine's Day Banner. These flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.

Have your students practice research writing skills by collating and recording information in this editable flipbook on St. Patrick’s Day. 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 St. Patrick’s Day’ (2 options) PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK/INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK Cover Page (18 options): featuring graphics (not editable) St. Patrick’s Day: history and origin Festive Food: foods specifically associated with St. Patrick’s Day Custom and Tradition: ways of celebrating and interesting facts EDITABLE TEMPLATES (2 – 4) Templates 2-4 of the flipbook are EDITABLE. Simply, type inside text 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 St. Patrick’s Day. 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. 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 St. Patrick’s Day Banner. These flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.

The editable PowerPoint presentation and Cornell-style note-taking sheets (also editable) will help you target differentiation and teach your students all about Simple and Compound 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: simple sentence complete subject complete predicate simple subject simple predicate compound subject compound predicate compound sentence coordinating 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.

Use these print-n-go sheets and poster set to target differentiation and teach your students all about Simple and Compound Sentences. WHAT’S INCLUDED 12 posters/anchor charts featuring a definition and explanation of the Simple Sentence, Compound sentence and the seven coordinating conjunctions. Print-n-go sheets: 4 sheets on the definitions of a simple sentence, complete subject, complete predicate, simple subject, simple predicate, compound subject, compound predicate, compound sentence all with practice examples. Identifying subjects and predicates in simple sentences x 1 sheet Writing sentences with a compound subject or a compound verb x 1 sheet Identifying Compound Sentences x 1 sheet Writing Compound Sentences by joining two simple sentences with coordinating conjunctions x 1 sheet Identifying simple sentences and compound sentences x 2 sheets ( 2 options) Writing compound sentences using a picture stimulus x 1 sheet Writing sentences with the 7 coordinating conjunctions x 1 sheet Writing sample compound sentences from a favourite book of choice. Scanning QR Codes and writing sentences with compound subjects and compound predicates x 1 sheet Answer Key

This Procedural Writing resource scaffolds procedure in a how-to writing style essay. All lessons revolve around the prompt: How to Wrap a Gift. This would be an ideal integration of a seasonal teaching resource during celebrations like Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Diwali, Eid, other celebrations and birthdays in your teaching planner. OVERVIEW OF TOPICS: Poster x 1 defining Procedural Writing Cover Sheet (if compiling pages into a booklet) sample How to Wrap a Gift writing piece: numbered steps sample How to Wrap a Gift writing piece: time order words deconstructing structure: 13 questions to study structure in writing samples sequencing steps in a procedure: picture clues on How to Wrap a Gift sample sequencing steps in a procedure: matching sentences to picture clues sequencing steps in a procedure: writing sentences referring to picture clues and word bank in How to Wrap a Gift sample Procedural Writing blank templates x 2 styles self-editing checklist peer editing checklist teacher scoring rubric (40 marks) teacher scoring rubric and comment section teacher assessing criteria rubric – highlighting applicable sections (no score) one page booklet (small) on writing sample ‘How to Wrap a Gift’ – students use to answer 13 questions (for convenience): colour and blackline two pages (large) booklet: colour and blackline Teacher Reference file (suggested use and key) OVERVIEW OF LESSON DELIVERY: Students will first study the written sample (both formats): How to wrap a gift. Next, they will deconstruct structure by answering 13 questions. To avoid flipping the sheet back and forth to look for answers, they refer to the mini one page booklet that features the text. After, students will cut and paste pictures and also match them to sentences to practise sequential order. Then, they will write sentences using given action words, picture clues and words in a word bank to practise ordering and writing steps in a process. Soon after, students will write out the procedure on How to Wrap a Gift by themselves and will self-edit and peer edit their final writing pieces. Finally, students will submit their completed how to writing piece for teacher feedback. ** Note: all lessons and writing practice revolve around the mentor text, ‘How to Wrap a Gift’, this is so students will have ample practice on adhering to structure and writing style by modelling their writing on the same. You can then provide them with a writing prompt of your choice to apply skills learned.

Have your students write a research report on an Australian Animal with this hands-on digital resource. Your students will be spoilt for choice from a selection of 24 eye-catching covers featuring a variety of Australian Animals. Students will document information in fun flipbook-style templates in google slides ( a free app in the google drive suite). Students have the option to digitally submit the completed flipbook report for feedback and grading. Student checklists and marking rubrics included. The templates may also be printed after students have entered their information to colour and display on the bulletin board. REQUIREMENTS This is a digital resource and can be used with google drive, Microsoft one drive and google slides. Both teacher and students 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 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’. ITEMS INCLUDED 24 black and white cover templates in google slides – students choose any one depending upon the Australian animal under study 6 black and white templates scaffolding research and titled: Australian Animal, Habitat, Diet, Life Cycle, Behaviour, Interesting Facts Student self-editing checklist in google slides Peer-editing checklist in google slides Teacher Marking Rubric (3 options) in google slides FLIPBOOK-STYLE RESEARCH TEMPLATES After completion, the Australian Animal Research Report flipbook will feature 7 templates: Cover (selection choice of 24 covers featuring Australian Animals- students choose one) Australian Animal: Classification Habitat Diet Life Cycle Behaviour Interesting Facts SETUP When you click on the provided link, you will be prompted to make a copy. Click on the ‘make a copy’ button in order to access the file. Further detailed instructions included in download. USEAGE Students should work in the google slides in ‘edit mode’’ to be able to add information when writing their report. All changes are automatically saved. Instructions are present in slide notes to guide students through each part of the flipbook report. Click inside text to edit or delete. ADVANTAGES Use of this digital resource would contribute to the creation of a paperless/hybrid classroom. Enhancement of student engagement as research is conducted and information for the report is collated and documented. Integration of technology to facilitate learning. Students will be able to access google drive from school, home or anywhere where there is internet connection. They will also be able to access google drive if there is no internet connection by setting Google Drive to be accessible off-line from their account.

Your students will have as much fun as mine did in assembling this flipbook featuring the nine planets of the solar system. What’s Included: Flipbook templates in blackline to print. Flipbook templates in colour to print. Checklists and Marking Rubric Vocabulary Cards How to assemble flipbook: 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 or as per order of planets. Have students colour in planets and lettering. Staple at the top. Print out the templates on cardstock (different colors). Cut around each template and assemble. Students may colour in planets and lettering. Staple at the top. Print out the coloured templates. Cut around each template and assemble. Staple at the top. Interactive Notebook Glue the last template ‘Pluto’ in notebook. Then glue the other templates (descending order) just at the top tab. Suggested Use: Have students refer to books, websites, and videos on the planets to record information. List information that you want students to include in their report on the board, for example, planet’s distance from the sun, average temperature, number of moons (refer to rubric). Versatility The flipbook-style templates would make research on the planets more fun and engaging for students. The templates feature a visual of each of the nine planets and ample lines for students to write sufficient information.

Build reading fluency of 222 blends with these fun reading word wheels. ► ITEMS INCLUDED: ✓ Black and White word wheels (cover and base) featuring 222 blends supported by black and white images ✓ Colour word wheels (cover and base) featuring 222 blends supported by colour images ► The blends in focus in these word wheels are: ♦ 72 L Blends (12 words for each L blend on a single wheel): bl, cl, fl, gl, pl, sl  ♦ 70 R Blends: (10 words for each R blend on a single wheel): br, cr, dr, fr, gr, pr, tr ♦ 80 S Blends: (10 words for each S blend on a single wheel): sc, sk, sl, sm, sn, sp, st, sw ► Reading will not be too overwhelming as your students turn the wheel to read each word individually. This is definitely a great way to engage students in reading, besides this resource could also serve as an effective way to also teach vocabulary and spelling. ► These word wheels could be placed at a centre, displayed on a bulletin board, or sent home with students. This resource is included in the mega Reading Word Wheels Bundle