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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.
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Laurane @teach2tell.com
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
Use these flipbooks to scaffold the writing of Informational Reports on ocean 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: 20 cover options featuring ocean animals. Students can pick the cover depending on what ocean animal is under study. One blank cover included so students can illustrate.
The following ocean animals are featured:
clam, clownfish, crab, dolphin, eel, hermit crab, humpback whale, jellyfish, lobster, manatee, marlin, octopus, pufferfish, sand dollar, sea turtle, seahorse, shark, squid, starfish, stingray.
1. INTRODUCTION:
weight, length, family, and group of ocean 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 ocean 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 ocean animal to survive in its environment.
6. INTERESTING FACTS: any other interesting facts about the ocean 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 ocean animal to record information.
Suggested use:
Have students collect information in their flipbook on the ocean 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 Ocean Animal flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.
► 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.
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
PHONICS: FLUENCY READERS: BEGINNING DIGRAPHS: INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK
Build reading fluency of 88 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. For foldables featuring two strips of ten words, you may glue strip 1 over strip 2 to create one long accordion foldable. 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.
→ Accordion foldables have between 6 -10 words conveniently placed on a single sheet giving you the flexibility to use them as spelling lists or to introduce in smaller batches. Some sheets also have 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
♦ -sh
♦ -th
♦ -wh
♦ -kn
♦ -ph
♦ -wr
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.
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.
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.
Scaffold the structure of a narrative with this useful flipbook that features guiding prompts for each component of the genre. Your students will be able to write out their draft in this structured flipbook, self-edit, peer-edit and finally publish their masterpiece.
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WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Blackline flipbook templates (editable)
Twenty Posters/Anchor Charts on the structural components of a Narrative
Seven detailed Narrative Picture Prompts
Lined sheets for publishing written content
VCOP (colour) Posters/Anchor Charts
Student reference sheets on vocabulary, punctuation, openers, and connectives
Self and peer-editing Checklist
Teacher Grading Rubric
Graphic Organisers x 2 on the Plot
EDITABLE FLIPBOOK PARTS: Edit text in text box
1. Cover Template X 5: edit student details and quote
The Writing Prompt: a prompt is given on this template. You also have the option to edit text and write your own prompt.
2. The Introduction: point of view, characters, time and setting, brief prelude to what will take place
3. The Body: plot (rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution), the conflict and how it is getting resolved
4. The Conclusion: problem is solved, conclusive ending (new beginning, surprise ending, or a self-reflection)
* Use VCOP to colour code when self-editing after draft is written. Then have students use the self and peer-editing checklists, and finally have students publish their writing.
SUGGESTED USE:
>>Project the PDF file on the interactive whiteboard to teach the structure via the posters/anchor charts. Also show students the flipbook templates and completed sample. Discuss the requirements for each template.
>>Have students fill in the templates. 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.
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HOW TO ASSEMBLE: FLIPBOOK
You can choose either of the two options.
1. Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students colour in image and lettering. Staple/glue at the top.
2. Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut around each template and assemble. Staple/glue at the top.
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HOW TO ASSEMBLE: INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK
Cut around templates. Assemble smallest to largest. Glue down largest template (conclusion) in notebook. Paste other templates at the top tab one above the other from largest to smallest. Photo of completed sample included.
Use these scaffolded interactive notebook templates 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.
Notebook Templates:
Notebook Templates 1 (cover and response sheet) – students identify the subject and predicate (complete and simple) in the sample Simple Sentences.
Notebook Template 2 (cover and response) – students combine two simple sentences to write a compound sentence with compound subjects/compound predicates.
Notebook Template 3 (cover and response sheet) – students identify compound sentences by highlighting the coordinating conjunction used and writing the two simple sentences that make up each compound sentence under the flaps.
Notebook Template 4 – students write compound sentences by joining the two simple sentences with the coordinating conjunctions.
Notebook Template 5 (cover sheet) – students identify simple sentences and compound sentences.
Notebook Template 6 (cover and response sheet) – students write compound sentences on the visuals.
Notebook Template 7 – three-flap set featuring the 7 coordinating conjunctions. Students write their own compound sentence with each of the conjunctions.
Activity Sheet – one print-n-go sheet where students record examples of compound sentences from a book of choice.
Adhering to structure specific to a writing genre is necessary to generate a cohesive whole. These three flipbooks will scaffold the structural components of an OPINION, a NARRATIVE and a BIOGRAPHY at every stage of the writing process.
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The range of resources included in the flipbook packs in this bundle are outlined below:
1. NARRATIVE WRITING EDITABLE FLIPBOOK PACK
✓ Blackline flipbook templates (editable)
✓ Twenty Posters/Anchor Charts on the structural components of a Narrative
✓ Seven detailed Narrative Picture Prompts
✓ Lined sheets for publishing written content
✓ VCOP (colour) Posters/Anchor Charts
✓ Student reference sheets on vocabulary, punctuation, openers, and connectives
✓ Self and peer-editing Checklist
✓ Teacher Grading Rubric
✓ Graphic Organisers x 2 on the Plot
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EDITABLE FLIPBOOK PARTS: Edit text in text box
Cover Template X 5: edit student details and quote
The Writing Prompt: a prompt is given on this template. You also have the option to edit text and write your own prompt.
The Introduction: point of view, characters, time and setting, brief prelude to what will take place
The Body: plot (rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution), the conflict and how it is getting resolved
The Conclusion: problem is solved, conclusive ending (new beginning, surprise ending, or a self-reflection)
Use VCOP to colour code when self-editing after draft is written. Then have students use the self and peer-editing checklists, and finally have students publish their writing.
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2. PERSUASIVE WRITING EDITABLE FLIPBOOK PACK
✓ 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 color-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
EDITABLE FLIPBOOK PARTS: Edit text in text box
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.
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3. WRITING A BIOGRAPHY FLIPBOOK PACK
✓ Blackline flipbook templates (editable)
✓ Posters/Anchor Charts on the structural components of a Biography X 9
✓ Lined sheets for publishing written content
✓ Self and peer-editing Checklist
✓ Teacher Grading Rubric
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EDITABLE FLIPBOOK PARTS: Edit text in text box
Cover Template X 7: edit student details and quote
The Writing Prompt: instructions to access the given website and collect information on any one person’s biographical information
The Introduction: Name of subject, time period and place, what the subject is known for and how has the subject made a difference in the lives of others or to society.
The Body: key information on the subject’s family, childhood, and major achievements, accomplishments, and obstacles.
The Conclusion: current place of residence of subject or date, year, and place of death if applicable, importance of subject, contributions to society and famous quote.
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HOW TO ASSEMBLE: FLIPBOOK
You can choose either of the two options.
1. Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students color in image and lettering. Staple/glue at the top.
2. Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut around each template and assemble. Students may color in image and lettering. Staple/glue at the top.
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SUGGESTED USE:
→ Project the PDF file on the interactive whiteboard to teach the structure via the posters/anchor charts. Also show students the flipbook templates and completed sample. Discuss the requirements for each template.
→ Have students fill in the templates. 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.
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HOW TO ASSEMBLE: INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK
Cut around templates. Assemble smallest to largest. Glue down largest template (conclusion) in notebook. Paste other templates at the top tab one above the other from largest to smallest. Photo of completed sample included.
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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.
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!
Looking to teach your students the different types of poems using interactive notebook templates? This resource covers 14 different poem types with lesson plans, easy-to-assemble hands-on notebook templates, poem exemplars and checklist assessments.
Perfect for engaging students in creative writing while helping them understand various poetic forms, this tool makes teaching poetry simple, fun, and interactive.
Both US and British English spelling files are included.
Items Included for each poem type:
Easy cut and assemble Notebook Templates
One-page Lesson Plan
Poem Anthology Cover Sheet
Table of Contents
Poem Exemplars in color and black and white
Self-Reflection Sheet
Completed Poem Responses For Teacher & Student Reference
Completed Poems For Teacher & Student Reference
Assessment Checklist
Instructions with visuals to assemble Notebook Templates
The 14 Types of Poems in focus are:
5 W’s Poem
A Simile Poem ‘About Me’
Acrostic Poem
Antonym Diamante
Bio Poem ‘About Me’
Cinquain
Creature Alliteration Poem
Haiku
‘I Am’ Poem
‘I Don’t Understand’ Poem
‘Just Because’ Poem
Limerick
Parts of Speech Poem
‘With My Senses’ Poem
Step-by-Step Process for Teaching the Poem Types With This Resource
Introduce the Poem Type: Follow the detailed lesson plan to explain the poem’s structure, purpose, and unique features to the students.
Study the Exemplar: Students analyze the provided poem exemplar to understand its structure, word choice, and meaning. Discuss key elements like rhyme, syllables, or figurative language used in the example.
Use Interactive Notebook Templates: Students use the provided interactive notebook templates as a scaffolding tool. These templates guide them step-by-step in crafting the initial draft of their own poem, following the poem type’s format.
Create and Publish: Once drafts are completed, students transfer their final poems onto the publishing sheet for a polished version. This sheet can be compiled into a class poetry anthology, creating a collaborative showcase of their creative work.
Assess with the Checklist: Utilize the Teacher Assessment Checklist to evaluate each student’s completed poem. The checklist ensures students have met the criteria for structure, creativity, and accuracy in their writing.
Are you looking for four types of sentences worksheets? Use this collection of no prep print-n-go sheets and posters to teach the four kinds of sentences: Declarative, Imperative, Interrogative, and Exclamatory.
In this collection, your students will have the opportunity to practice the four types of sentences, not in isolation, but rather through integration with writing.
They will write:
a creative paragraph
a formal persuasive letter
an eight-line poem
a narrative short story
informatively
Answer key to practice sheets and writing samples included.
Both US and British English spellings and terminolgy included.
Items Included
No prep worksheets, 1 Pdf file (US spelling & terminology; 8.5x11 paper)
No prep worksheets, 1 Pdf file (British English spelling & terminology; A4 size paper )
8 Posters Style 1 (color and blackline) featuring definitions and examples of the four types of sentences.
8 Posters Style 2 (color) featuring definitions and examples of the four types of sentences.
Posters come in two sizes: 8.5x11 inches and A4
Overview of Content (worksheets)
Cover sheet if compiling all sheets into a booklet
Definitions of the four sentence types with examples
Identifying sentence type
Identifying sentence type with QR answer codes
Writing the missing punctuation for each sentence type
Writing sentences featuring the four types
Writing sentences on visuals
Changing Interrogative sentences to Imperative sentences
Changing Declarative sentences to Interrogative sentences
Sentence Transformations to each of the four types of sentences
Writing a creative paragraph using the four types of sentences
Writing a formal persuasive letter using the four types of sentences
Writing an eight-line poem using the four types of sentences
Writing a narrative short story using the four types of sentences
Writing informatively using the four types of sentences
Answer Key and sample writing pieces
Your students will not only have strong conceptual knowledge of the four types of sentences in writing, but will also be fascinated to learn about the magnificent Nile crocodiles, the subject in focus.
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Are you looking for task cards to teach and reinforce the four types of sentences? This collection of 32 types of sentences task cards and anchor charts/posters will help reinforce the understanding of the four kinds of sentences: Declarative, Imperative, Interrogative, and Exclamatory.
Items Included
32 Task Cards featuring the four types of sentences
Recording Sheet x 1
Answer Key
8 Posters Style 1 (color and blackline) featuring definitions and examples of the four types of sentences.
8 Posters Style 2 (color) featuring definitions and examples of the four types of sentences.
Posters come in two sizes: 8.5x11 inches and A4
Both US and British English files included (difference in punctuating sentences, terminology)
Activity
Use the posters/anchor charts to introduce and elaborate on the four types of sentences.
Spread task cards around the classroom. I personally like to tape to walls, so they don’t get lost in all the excitement.
Provide students with a clipboard and the recording sheet.
Students work, individually, in pairs, or in small groups to record their responses.
Post Activity
Project the answer key on the smart board/interactive whiteboard for students to check their answers. Provide further explanation accordingly.
The mega Sentence Bundle comprises of interactive notebook templates, print-n-go sheets, task cards, QR code cards, editable power point presentations, and guided note-taking sheets to teach sentence structure (simple, compound, complex) and the types of sentences (declarative, imperative, interrogative, exclamatory).
There are 16 individual packs in this mega bundle. Buy in at the current price to get super savings.
GREAT ASSESSMENT TOOL
✓ To assess students’ ability to identify and differentiate between the simple sentence, compound sentence, and complex sentence.
✓ Place in Literacy Centres.
✓ Use as an extension activity for early finishers.
✓ Teach and review prior to assessments.
Looking to teach your students all about the four types of sentences? This comprehensive bundle will help you do just that! You will get access to: a PowerPoint presentation, note-taking (Cornell style) sheets, Interactive Notebook Templates, Print-n-go worksheets, posters and 32 Task Cards.
The four types of sentences in focus are: declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, and imperative.
Both US spellings and British English Spellings and terminology included.
Access the links for each of the individual products in this bundle to read more about items included.
Teach students the structural components of the persuasive writing genre with this interactive fun resource. This pack includes 20 Scavenger Hunt cards, 3 Recording Sheets, and Answer Key pages to equip students with necessary content information so that they are able to adhere to the structural format when writing their own persuasive essays.
The structural components featured in the 20 hunt cards are:
✓ The Introduction: hook, opinion, thesis statement
✓ The Body: topic sentence, supporting details, concluding sentence
✓ The Conclusion: summary statement, re-statement of reasons, call to action
✓ Transition words
✓ High-modality verbs
✓ Ethos, pathos, logos modes of persuasion
ACTIVITY
Place the 20 fact cards on Persuasive Writing around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 20 questions on their recording sheets. They must read the fact card to find the answer for each corresponding fact question on their recording sheets.
EVIDENCE OF LEARNING
♦ After the hunt, discuss the answers as a class. I have the pdf version of the hunt open on the interactive whiteboard, so students refer to the fact card for each question on their recording sheets.
♦ The interactive nature of the hunt makes it fun for students to learn the structural components of a persuasive essay. Once students adhere to structure when writing, the job is half done.
Once you have taught students the style and structure of a Persuasive Essay, the job is half done. All the best!
Wish you and your students a successful year!
How often have we been inspired by reading about other people’s lives, the major events that contributed to who they became in society and the impact they had on those around them? well, perhaps far too many times to recall.
This unit on writing a Biography will not only take your students on a journey of learning and discovery about the lives of prominent individuals who have shaped our society for the better, but also enable them to hone their research skills and in the process adhere to the structural components of writing a Biography.
The 20 QR codes, editable flipbook, and interactive notebook templates will serve as effective research and writing tools for scaffolding at every stage of the writing process. Links are also provided to enable students to research their subject. The QR codes are sure to lend great excitement to the activity as students eagerly find the person they have to research and write a biography on. You may download the free QR code reader i-nigma to scan the QR codes.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
1. Posters/Anchor Charts on structural elements.
2. INB TEMPLATE 1: IDENTIFYINGTHE STRUCTURE OF A BIOGRAPHY: 6 shutter flaps that provide scaffolding on adhering to the structure of a Biography. The cover of each flap comprises of questions to guide research.
3. INB TEMPLATE 2: IDENTIFYINGTHE STRUCTURE OF A BIOGRAPHY : Three shutter flaps that include key questions that focus on the Introduction, Body, and the Conclusion of a Biography.
4. INB TEMPLATE 3: LET THERE BE ORDER: Ten shutter flaps that focus on adhering to the chronological order when writing a biography. Students interview a friend to collect information in sequential order of the events. ‘Girl’ and ‘Boy’ templates included.
5. INB TEMPLATE 4: JUST FOR LAUGHS: Students imagine they are writing a biography on a famous nursery rhyme character and collect information in a one page organiser.
6. INB TEMPLATE 5: PICTURE STIMULUS: Choice of 4 pictures. Students select any one picture and imagine the life of their character. They record information to guiding question in the 10 flap organiser and then write out a biography on the chosen character represented in the picture.
BONUS ORGANISERS:
1.Bio Cube Organiser: information on the subject is collected in a cube shape template. This can be suspended as a mobile or stacked on a flat surface in the classroom to form a Bio cube mini wall.
2.Timeline Organisers: choice of 10, 12, and 15 events that can each be recorded on a single template.
WHAT ELSE:
* Self-editing checklist
* Peer-editing checklist
* Teacher Grading Rubric
* 20 QR Code Cards to make the research process exciting.
* Flipbook templates - EDITABLE
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, integration of technology (QR codes), and writing activities involving a short animated movie will facilitate your students to write with impressive style and technique.
The unit is divided into three sections.
SECTION 1: Scaffolding Structural Components
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.
Activity
Students will respond to 40 questions on the structural components and language devices used in the mentor text. Students will find and highlight evidence in the sample text. They will document responses on the Story Map, Sensory Details, Figurative Language and Writing Techniques organizers.
SECTION 2: Summary; Analyzing Structural Components, Sensory Details and Figurative Language
Sheets featuring 21 questions that analyze the structural components, sensory details, and figurative language used in the sample text
Sequencing of events sheet. Cut and glue option included.
Activity
Students will answer 21 multiple-choice and written response questions based on the sample text, ‘Water, Water – Everywhere’.
This activity may also be given as an assessment after completing section 1.
Students will sequence the events in order, for an extract, to better understand how events increase in intensity and add to suspense and tension.
SECTION 3: Writing the Tightening Tension
Writing assignment with scenario
Writing prompt sheets
Story Map
Sensory Details, Figurative Language and Writing Techniques organizers.
Self-editing and peer-editing checklist
Activity
Students will respond to the writing assignment and writing prompts. They will use the story map, Sensory Details, Figurative Language and Writing Techniques organizers to plan their writing. They will use the self-editing checklist and peer-editing checklist to check they have included all components. Students need to be introduced to the different types of figurative language prior to writing a tension scene.
Teacher Key included for all sections.
If you would like to teach your students a step-by step approach to writing persuasively and also scaffold every stage of the writing process, then you will find this resource very useful. All components in this pack are designed to facilitate students to write persuasive essays effectively in preparation for formal/Naplan testing.
The materials adhere to a formal writing style complete with close detail to elements of structure and composition of persuasive texts whereby opinion is supported by relevant details. Further details of lessons included in this pack are outlined below:
* All lessons to teach and model the parts of a Persuasive Essay revolve around the mentor text, ‘The Need to Have a Best Friend.’ The graphic organisers also enable students to write on other topics of choice.
LESSON 1: THE STRUCTURE
✓ Persuasive Writing Anchor Charts x 3
✓ Mentor Text x 1 on the topic ‘The Need to Have a Best Friend’
✓ Cut and glue parts of the mentor text activity to study structure
✓ Colour-code parts of the mentor text to study the structural components of the introduction, body and conclusion.
✓ Questions x 23 to draw attention to structure (to use with mentor text and informative article)
LESSON 2: THE INTRODUCTION
♦ Scaffolded activities based on the mentor text to enable students to write the three parts that make-up the introduction: hook, opinion and thesis statement.
LESSON 3: THE BODY
��� Cut and glue interactive activities and reference to mentor text to help students better understand the parts of the three body paragraphs: the topic sentence encompassing the reason, supporting details and concluding sentence.
LESSON 4: THE CONCLUSION
♦ Reference to colour-coded mentor text and deconstructing parts of a concluding paragraph activity to better understand the parts: summary statement, re-statement of reasons and call to action.
ALSO INCLUDED:
✓ Graphic organisers to organise ideas of the introduction, body and conclusion when planning to write on a given prompt are included for all lessons.
✓ Writing templates for published pieces.
✓ Self-editing checklist
✓ Peer-editing checklist
✓ Teacher marking rubric
✓ Booklet cover for all lessons if compiling lesson sheets.
✓ Posters x 6 on Persuasive Writing Signal Words
Once you have taught students the style and structure of a Persuasive Essay, the job is half done. All the best! I hope you will have an idea of how I have used this resource with my students via the guided notes for each section. Further instructions on how to use this resource are in file.
Wish you and your students a successful year!
