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Hello! My teaching experience includes teaching students at the Primary and the Middle school levels. I find each teaching experience so unique and a scaffold for further teaching and learning. As learning is eclectic, I focus on creating resources that are not just practical and meaningful but also fun. So connect with me to motivate, inspire, and empower. Laurane @teach2tell.com

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Hello! My teaching experience includes teaching students at the Primary and the Middle school levels. I find each teaching experience so unique and a scaffold for further teaching and learning. As learning is eclectic, I focus on creating resources that are not just practical and meaningful but also fun. So connect with me to motivate, inspire, and empower. Laurane @teach2tell.com
Poem Types of Poems Poetry Types Posters
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Are you looking for an informative collection of posters featuring popular poem types? This types of poems poster collection will surely enhance your classroom decor this National Poetry Month. Each poetry types poster includes a concise definition of the poem type, accompanied by a sample poem. This setup allows students to analyze and understand the structural and thematic elements of each poetic form. Both US and British English (spelling) Files included. Item Included 1 pdf file featuring 28 posters (8.5 x 11 inches, landscape orientation) 28 high-resolution (300 dpi) JPGs The Types of Poems featured in these posters are: Acrostic Ballad Bio Poem Cinquain Clerihew Concrete Poem Couplet Diamante Elegy Epic Epigram x 2 Five Senses Free Verse Haiku Limerick Lyric Poem Narrative Poem Octave Ode Palindrome Poem Pastoral Poem Quatrain Riddle Poem Sestet Sonnet Tanka Tercet Key Features: Vibrant Imagery: Each poster features engaging, colorful designs that capture the essence of different poem types, making your bulletin board pop with creativity and color. Educational Content: These posters cover a wide range of poem types, including haiku, sonnet, limerick, free verse, and acrostic, providing students with clear definitions and examples that enhance their understanding and appreciation of poetry. Interactive Learning: Use these posters as a springboard for classroom activities during National Poetry Month. Encourage students to create their own poems in the styles showcased, fostering a hands-on learning experience. Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom walls, library displays, or even as a resource in writing centers, these posters are versatile and can be used year after year. Celebrate the art of poetry with this “Types of Poems Posters,” collection and create an educational space that both inspires and informs. Perfect for teachers looking to add a functional yet artistic touch to their classroom during National Poetry Month or any time of the year!
Father's Day Cards & Poem Writing Activities
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Are you looking for writing activities to celebrate Father’s Day in your classroom?There couldn’t be a better gift than these four poem dedication writing activities on Father’s Day. The flipbooks and cards are sure to touch every father’s beating heart! Items Included PowerPoint Presentation (13 slides) informing students of the structural elements of the four poem types: Cinquain, Synonym Diamante, Acrostic, Structured Poem (Love you, Dad!) Posters x 7 (color and black and white) of the four poem types for students’ reference. Flipbook Templates x 5 (color and black and white) featuring the lined structure of the four poem types. There are 33 cover options. 25 Cards (black and white – 2 sheets each card) scaffolding the writing of a Cinquain, a Synonym Diamante, and an Acrostic. Activity Introduce students to the four poem types and written examples with the PowerPoint Presentation. Give students the choice of writing out their poems using the flipbook templates or the cards. Display the Poem Types Posters in the classroom for reference. The posters feature a written example of each poem type. Have students take home their flipbooks or cards to present to their fathers or father figures. Flipbook Book Templates Sections (color and blackline) Template 1: Cover There are 33 flipbook cover options featuring a variety of themed images. Students pick one. Template 2: Cinquain Template 3: Diamante Template 4: Acrostic Template 5: Love You, Dad! Card Templates Each card comprises two sheets that need to be printed or photocopied back to back. Further detailed instructions in download. The sections are: Front: Cover Inside sections 2-3: writing lines for a Cinquain and an Acrostic Back: writing lines for a Synonym Diamante Printing Flipbook Templates Print blackline templates. Have students color, then assemble smallest to largest templates or vice versa after all poems are written. Glue/staple at top tab. Print templates on colored cardstock. Assemble and staple/glue at top tab. Print out the colored templates and assemble. These poems will be a memento for every father/father figure to cherish.
Earth Day Opinion Writing Persuasive Writing Theme Bike Riding Essay
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Earth Day Opinion Writing Persuasive Writing Theme Bike Riding Essay

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This Opinion Writing / Persuasive Writing activity will help scaffold the structural elements of an opinion essay or a persuasive essay. Based on the sample persuasive essay, ‘Should you Ride Your Bike to School?’, students will be introduced to the writing process from brainstorming, planning, drafting, editing, and publishing. Writing activities revolve around the structural elements: The Introduction (sizzling start, opinion, thesis) The Body (Topic Sentence, Supporting Details, Concluding Sentence), and rebuttal The Conclusion (summary statement, call to action) Activity Students will respond to 20 questions on the structural components of a persuasive essay or an opinion essay. Students will find and highlight evidence in the sample text. They will document their responses on the Planning Grid, Persuasive Writing Graph and other Organizers. Students will write against the claim written in the sample essay. Additional writing practice with 5 earth-day themed writing prompts Items Included Sample Persuasive Essay, ‘Should you Ride Your Bike to School?’ to study structural elements and writing style Persuasive Writing Graph to map out structural components 20 questions analyzing writing style and structural elements Annotation of structural elements using the final compiled sample essay from start to finish Writing Assignment to write against the claim made in the sample persuasive essay Self-editing and peer-editing checklists Teacher Marking Rubric Publishing Writing Sheets Cover Sheets to collate sheets into a booklet 5 Earth-Day themed Writing Prompts General Organizers (planning grid, writing graph, Introduction, Body, Conclusion) to use with any persuasive writing prompt Recommended Use Review of form and structure prior to testing Recap of form and structure prior to a writing assignment Writing activity to celebrate Earth Day
Tightening Tension Narrative Writing - The Present
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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.
NAPLAN ONLINE DIGITAL TEST: YEAR 3 LANGUAGE CONVENTIONS
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NAPLAN ONLINE DIGITAL TEST: YEAR 3 LANGUAGE CONVENTIONS

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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
NAPLAN TESTING: YEAR 3 LANGUAGE CONVENTIONS: PRACTICE TEST 1
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► 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.
NAPLAN TESTING: YEAR 5 LANGUAGE CONVENTIONS: PRACTICE TEST 1
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► 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.
SIGHT WORDS: READING/SPELLING WORD WHEELS
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Build reading fluency of 40 Sight Words with these fun reading word wheels. ►ITEMS INCLUDED: Black and White word wheels (cover and base) featuring 40 sight words supported by black and white images Colour word wheels (cover and base) featuring 40 sight words supported by colour images ► The 40 sight words in focus in these word wheels are: ✓ all, again, bad, away, all done ✓ big, come, do, don’t down, drink ✓ eat, feel, get, go, good ✓ happy, help, here, I, in ✓ like, little, mice, more, my ✓ not, now, off, on, out ✓ play, put, read, sad, some, stop ✓ that, want, what 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. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/mega-growing-bundle-phonics-reading-spelling-word-wheels-mega-bundle-12258389
MEGA GROWING BUNDLE: PHONICS: READING/SPELLING WORD WHEELS MEGA BUNDLE
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Buy now and save heaps with this growing mega phonics reading word wheels bundle. When complete, it will include 2,492 words and is currently discounted at more than 75% off! There will be 14 phonics target skills. 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 (both blackline and colour) could be placed at a center, displayed on a bulletin board, or sent home with students.
PHONICS: CONSONANTS (SILENT, DOUBLE, FINAL) READING WORD WHEELS: BUNDLE
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PHONICS: CONSONANTS (SILENT, DOUBLE, FINAL) READING WORD WHEELS: BUNDLE

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► Build reading fluency of 245 consonants (silent consonants, double consonants, final consonants) with these fun word wheels. Both colour and black and white templates included. ►► 3 CONSONANT PACKS INCLUDED: ✓ 1. SILENT CONSONANTS X 60 ✓ 2. DOUBLE CONSONANTS X 42 ✓ 3. FINAL CONSONANTS X 143 ►►ITEMS INCLUDED FOR EACH CONSONANT PACK: Black and White word wheels (cover and base) featuring words supported by black and white images Colour word wheels (cover and base) featuring words supported by colour images ►►The 60 SILENT CONSONANTS in focus in these word wheels are: ♦ Silent Consonant /b/: climb, comb, lamb, bomb (fire), plumber, thumb ♦ Silent Consonant /c/: crescent, descend, muscle, scene, scent, scissors ♦ Silent Consonant /d/: badge, edge, handkerchief, handsome, hedge, wedge ♦ Silent Consonant /g/: design, foreign, gnarl, gnat, gnome, sign ♦ Silent Consonant /h/: ghost, hour, rhythm, what, which, white ♦ Silent Consonant /k/: knead, kneel, knight, knit, knock, knot ♦ Silent Consonant /l/: calf, half, palm, salmon, stalk, yolk ♦ Silent Consonant /p/: cupboard, psychedelic, psychiatrist, psychic, raspberry, receipt ♦ Silent Consonant /t/: butcher, castle, listen, match, watch, witch ♦ Silent Consonant /w/: wrap, wreath, wrench, wring, wrist, write ►► The 42 DOUBLE CONSONANTS in focus in these word wheels are: ♦ -BB: bubble, cabbage, dribble, rabbit, ribbon, robber ♦ -DD: laddle, muddy, paddle, puddle, saddle, wedding ♦ -FF: cliff, cuff, giraffe, muffin, puff, sheriff ♦ -LL: balloon, bell, bull, pillow, spill, troll ♦ -SS: dress, floss, glass, grass, hiss, scissors ♦ -TT: button, kitten letter, mitt, mitten, rattle ♦ -ZZ: buzz, dizzy, fizz, jazz, pizza, puzzle ►► The 143 FINAL CONSONANTS in focus in these word wheels are: ♦ -ld: cold, field, gold, hold, old, wild, world ♦ -lf: golf, gulf, self, shelf, wolf ♦ -lk: milk, silk, sulk, whelk ♦ -lp: help, kelp, pulp, scalp, yelp ♦ -lt: belt, colt, melt, salt, spilt, tilt ♦ -mp: camp, hump, jump, lamp, plump, stamp, stump ♦ -nd: bend, hand, land, pond, stand, wand, wind ♦ -nk: bank, drink, monk, sink, stink, think, wink ♦ -nt: ant, bent, cent, hunt, plant, point, tent ♦ -rd: sword, award, bird, card, cord, nerd ♦ -rf: dwarf, scarf, surf, turf ♦ -rk: work, bark, cork, dark, park, pork, shark, stork ♦ -rl: curl, girl, pearl, twirl ♦ -rm: arm, farm, germ, storm, warm, worm ♦ -rn: barn, burn, fern, horn, turn, yarn ♦ -rp: burp, carp, chirp, harp, sharp, warp ♦ -rt: cart, dirt, fort, heart, hurt, tart ♦ -sk: desk, disk, flask, husk, kiosk, mask, whisk ♦ -sp: clasp, crisp, gasp, grasp, wasp, wisp ♦ -st: dust, fast, ghost, list, post, rest, roast, vest ♦ -ct: act, eject, inject, insect, reflect, strict, subtract ♦ -ft: craft, draft, gift, left, lift, raft, soft ♦ -pt: crept, erupt, sculpt, slept, swept, tempt, wept This resource is included in the mega READING WORD WHEELS BUNDLE. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/mega-growing-bundle-phonics-reading-spelling-word-wheels-mega-bundle-12258389
BLENDS: READING WORD WHEELS: PHONICS
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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
PLANETS OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM EDITABLE FLIPBOOK
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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.
CLIMATE CHANGE ACTIVIST GRETA THUNBERG BIOGRAPHY
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*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.
DIGITAL RESEARCH: AUSTRALIAN ANIMALS: GOOGLE DRIVE: GOOGLE SLIDES
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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.
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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.
NAPLAN YEAR 5 LANGUAGE CONVENTIONS: DIGITAL: GOOGLE FORMS: GOOGLE DRIVE
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► Have your students prepare for the Naplan Year 5 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 and Microsoft one drive. 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’. ► 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. Each student will access the shareable link provided by you. They will respond to all 60 questions of the quiz either by clicking the correct option (multiple choice), typing in the answer (spelling/short question) or selecting two or more options (check-box format). 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. ►► FIND THE PRINTABLE PAPER VERSION OF THIS PRACTICE TEST HERE: NAPLAN YEAR 5 LANGUAGE CONVENTIONS: PRINTABLE https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/naplan-testing-year-5-language-conventions-practice-test-1-12268701 Disclaimer I am not in any way affiliated with the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA ) other than preparing my own students and having operated as a Professional Marker (Naplan examinations) for Pearson Education.
DOLCH SIGHT WORDS: PRIMER
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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!
DOLCH SIGHT WORDS: PRE-PRIMER
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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!
DOLCH SIGHT WORDS: GRADE 2
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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!
DOLCH SIGHT WORDS: FIRST GRADE
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DOLCH SIGHT WORDS: FIRST GRADE

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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!