The Alphabet ‘/y/’ booklet features interactive activities for the letter ‘/y/’. Students get to compile all activities in a booklet to take home. In addition, they craft a ‘Letter ‘/y/’ Champ’ crown and wristband and put together a mini flipbook. The Alphabet ‘/y/’ 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 ‘/y/’ are introduced in addition to CVC words with the letter /y/ and sight words. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: ✓ Letter ‘/y/’ Poster and flashcards ✓ Two cover options for booklet ✓ ‘About Me’ page ✓ Tracing and writing uppercase and lowercase ‘/y/’ ✓ Identifying the letter ‘/y/’ ✓ Sorting the letter ‘/y/’ ✓ Spinning the letter ‘/y/’; review other letters ✓ Finding the letter ‘/y/’ ✓ Drawing letter ‘/y/’ pictures ✓ Identifying first sounds of letters: letter /y/ and review previous letters ✓ Creating a glittering letter ‘/y/’with glue and glitter ✓ Creating a collage template for letter ‘/y/’ pictures ✓ Letter /y/ maze, puzzle and join the dots fun ✓ Letter /y/ words ✓ Summary sheet of the letter ‘/y/’ ✓ Sight/High-frequency words: Activity Sheets, SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS: → Mini Letter ‘/y/’ one page booklet → ‘I’m a Letter ‘/y/’ Champ’ crown → ‘I’m a Letter ‘/y/’ Champ’ wristband → Mini flipbook on letter ‘/y/’ words → Yo-yo finger puppet templates (6 on a page) → Yo-yo Stick Puppets (6 on a page)

Are you teaching your students all about Theoretical Probability and looking for fun hands-on Chance and Probability activities? This print and digital (Boom Decks) bundle of 192 probability task cards will reinforce the understanding of theoretical probability, experimental probability, language of chance, sample space, predictions, lists, tree diagrams and independent probability events. Please see the preview file for more information. Both US and British English spelling and terminology included. Overview of Activities I. 192 Print Task Cards The Probability Scale 32 Task Cards that require students to rate the likelihood of an event happening on a scale denoting ‘Impossible, Unlikely, Even Chance, Likely, and Certain’. 2. Probability Events With Dice 32 task cards targeting probability problems involving 1-2 dice. 3. Probability Events With Spinners 32 task cards featuring all possible outcomes with the colours on a spinner. 4. Probability Events With Playing Cards 32 task cards featuring all possible outcomes with a standard deck of playing cards. 5. Probability Events With Paint Can Colours 32 task cards featuring all possible outcomes with a given set and sets of coloured cans. Probability Mixed Problems 32 task cards targeting mixed problems relating to Theoretical and Experimental probability, coins, dice, playing cards, spinners, grids and tree diagrams. II. Boom Decks - 112 Cards 33 Boom Digital Cards on the Language of Chance 34 Boom Digital Cards on Probability with a Standard Dice 45 Boom Digital Cards on Pobability with Playing Cards + Printable Answer Key included Also Included Recording Sheets for each Task Card pack. Answer Sheets Reference sheets of all 32 coloured task cards on a single sheet. Prints fine in black and white too. Students may glue this in their journals or attach it to the recording sheet for future reference. Especially helpful for students to refer to for correction. Suggested Use The activities are fairly simple, yet challenging and scaffold the acquisition of key skills, especially finding all possible outcomes using Grids and Tree Diagrams. The task cards may be placed at maths centres and used to further build and practise skills. They range in complexity and thus cater to differentiation. Needless to say, they are ideal for your early finishers. Targeted Group The activities best target students in years 4-8, although a portion of it can also be used for higher achievers in year 3.

Are you looking to teach your students how to write the exposition or the orientation in narrative writing? The PowerPoint Show, Student Guided Notes, and Sheets (print pdf, PowerPoint templates, and templates in Google Slides) will provide a comprehensive approach to teaching the exposition in a narrative. ITEMS INCLUDED: 1. PowerPoint Show and Booklet (folder item 1) Note on Narrative Writing, a Personal Narrative, and a Fictional Narrative. The Exposition: characters and setting. Five types of openings: action, dialogue, description of the character, description of the setting, and a sound effect. Five sample extracts from literature to model the exposition. Four picture prompts for students to practice writing an exposition. Recommended Use 2. Printable Sheets (folder item 2) The 14 sheets may be used independently. Alternatively, you may present the PowerPoint Show to inform students about the Exposition and then have them work on the sheets. Teacher key included. 3. Digital Sheets (folder item 3 - PowerPoint Templates & Google Slides) The digital PowerPoint Sheets may be uploaded to your online learning management system. A link to the sheets in Google Slides is provided. Instructions to access in file. This resource is included in the growing Narrative Bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11610899

MULTIPLICATION: SIX TIMES TABLES FACTS: SCOOT CARDS Review multiplication facts and build number sense with these 32 multiplication scoot cards on the 5 times tables. This Times Table set features 32 highly visual colourful cards to make abstract content more concrete and meaningful. The multiplication skills for the 6 times tables reinforced in this pack are: ✓ writing a multiplication fact for an addition number sentence ✓ writing a multiplication fact for a given array ✓ writing the missing factor ✓ writing the product of two given numbers ✓ writing a multiplication fact for a given illustration (group, collection) ✓ filling in the blanks with numbers next in sequence ✓ writing the place value amount ✓ relating multiplication and addition ✓ product of a square number ✓ completing the multiplication facts for illustrations (dominoes, dice, pictures) ✓ problem solving using illustrations (insects, animals, flowers, fruit, food, drink, kids) ********************************************************************** There are two sets of Recording Sheets (Numbers 1-16 and 17-32). Students have a choice between the scaffolded (to elicit the desired response) and blank sectioned. An answer key is provided to have students independently check their answers. Prior to having students work on the cards, work-out similar sample questions on the board to familiarise students with the question types. ********************************************************************** SUGGESTED USE → Small group rotations (cards may be rotated among small groups of students) → Math Centres → Early Finishers → Morning Work → Warm-up/Tuning in Activity ⇒ Game of Scoot: Instructions in file At the culmination of the activity, project the cards on the interactive whiteboard and discuss the answers with the class. Alternatively, place answer sheets at a Centre for students to self-check. PREPARATION ♦ Stack and perfectly align sheets. Cut along task card borders carefully. Work with 3 sheets at a time for better manipulation. ♦ Laminate cards for durability. There are four cards on a single sheet. ♦ Store cards in zip-loc bags (small plastic pouches). Label with the specific times table number. This times table set can be distinguished by the unique set of kid characters featured. ♦ Place cards and copies of Recording Sheets (2 options) in file folder. ♦ Glue file folder cover (3 options included) on folder.

MULTIPLICATION: SEVEN TIMES TABLES FACTS: SCOOT CARDS Review multiplication facts and build number sense with these 32 multiplication scoot cards on the 5 times tables. This Times Table set features 32 highly visual colourful cards to make abstract content more concrete and meaningful. The multiplication skills for the 7 times tables reinforced in this pack are: ✓ writing a multiplication fact for an addition number sentence ✓ writing a multiplication fact for a given array ✓ writing the missing factor ✓ writing the product of two given numbers ✓ writing a multiplication fact for a given illustration (group, collection) ✓ filling in the blanks with numbers next in sequence ✓ writing the place value amount ✓ relating multiplication and addition ✓ product of a square number ✓ completing the multiplication facts for illustrations (dominoes, dice, pictures) ✓ problem solving using illustrations (insects, animals, flowers, fruit, food, drink, kids) ********************************************************************** There are two sets of Recording Sheets (Numbers 1-16 and 17-32). Students have a choice between the scaffolded (to elicit the desired response) and blank sectioned. An answer key is provided to have students independently check their answers. Prior to having students work on the cards, work-out similar sample questions on the board to familiarise students with the question types. ********************************************************************** SUGGESTED USE → Small group rotations (cards may be rotated among small groups of students) → Math Centres → Early Finishers → Morning Work → Warm-up/Tuning in Activity ⇒ Game of Scoot: Instructions in file At the culmination of the activity, project the cards on the interactive whiteboard and discuss the answers with the class. Alternatively, place answer sheets at a Centre for students to self-check. PREPARATION ♦ Stack and perfectly align sheets. Cut along task card borders carefully. Work with 3 sheets at a time for better manipulation. ♦ Laminate cards for durability. There are four cards on a single sheet. ♦ Store cards in zip-loc bags (small plastic pouches). Label with the specific times table number. This times table set can be distinguished by the unique set of kid characters featured. ♦ Place cards and copies of Recording Sheets (2 options) in file folder. ♦ Glue file folder cover (3 options included) on folder. Preview Files included (1)

MULTIPLICATION: EIGHT TIMES TABLES FACTS: SCOOT CARDS Review multiplication facts and build number sense with these 32 multiplication scoot cards on the 5 times tables. This Times Table set features 32 highly visual colourful cards to make abstract content more concrete and meaningful. The multiplication skills for the 8 times tables reinforced in this pack are: ✓ writing a multiplication fact for an addition number sentence ✓ writing a multiplication fact for a given array ✓ writing the missing factor ✓ writing the product of two given numbers ✓ writing a multiplication fact for a given illustration (group, collection) ✓ filling in the blanks with numbers next in sequence ✓ writing the place value amount ✓ relating multiplication and addition ✓ product of a square number ✓ completing the multiplication facts for illustrations (dominoes, dice, pictures) ✓ problem solving using illustrations (insects, animals, flowers, fruit, food, drink, kids) ********************************************************************** There are two sets of Recording Sheets (Numbers 1-16 and 17-32). Students have a choice between the scaffolded (to elicit the desired response) and blank sectioned. An answer key is provided to have students independently check their answers. Prior to having students work on the cards, work-out similar sample questions on the board to familiarise students with the question types. ********************************************************************** SUGGESTED USE → Small group rotations (cards may be rotated among small groups of students) → Math Centres → Early Finishers → Morning Work → Warm-up/Tuning in Activity ⇒ Game of Scoot: Instructions in file At the culmination of the activity, project the cards on the interactive whiteboard and discuss the answers with the class. Alternatively, place answer sheets at a Centre for students to self-check. PREPARATION ♦ Stack and perfectly align sheets. Cut along task card borders carefully. Work with 3 sheets at a time for better manipulation. ♦ Laminate cards for durability. There are four cards on a single sheet. ♦ Store cards in zip-loc bags (small plastic pouches). Label with the specific times table number. This times table set can be distinguished by the unique set of kid characters featured. ♦ Place cards and copies of Recording Sheets (2 options) in file folder. ♦ Glue file folder cover (3 options included) on folder.

MULTIPLICATION: NINE TIMES TABLES FACTS: SCOOT CARDS Review multiplication facts and build number sense with these 32 multiplication scoot cards on the 5 times tables. This Times Table set features 32 highly visual colourful cards to make abstract content more concrete and meaningful. The multiplication skills for the 9 times tables reinforced in this pack are: ✓ writing a multiplication fact for an addition number sentence ✓ writing a multiplication fact for a given array ✓ writing the missing factor ✓ writing the product of two given numbers ✓ writing a multiplication fact for a given illustration (group, collection) ✓ filling in the blanks with numbers next in sequence ✓ writing the place value amount ✓ relating multiplication and addition ✓ product of a square number ✓ completing the multiplication facts for illustrations (dominoes, dice, pictures) ✓ problem solving using illustrations (insects, animals, flowers, fruit, food, drink, kids) ********************************************************************** There are two sets of Recording Sheets (Numbers 1-16 and 17-32). Students have a choice between the scaffolded (to elicit the desired response) and blank sectioned. An answer key is provided to have students independently check their answers. Prior to having students work on the cards, work-out similar sample questions on the board to familiarise students with the question types. ********************************************************************** SUGGESTED USE → Small group rotations (cards may be rotated among small groups of students) → Math Centres → Early Finishers → Morning Work → Warm-up/Tuning in Activity ⇒ Game of Scoot: Instructions in file At the culmination of the activity, project the cards on the interactive whiteboard and discuss the answers with the class. Alternatively, place answer sheets at a Centre for students to self-check. PREPARATION ♦ Stack and perfectly align sheets. Cut along task card borders carefully. Work with 3 sheets at a time for better manipulation. ♦ Laminate cards for durability. There are four cards on a single sheet. ♦ Store cards in zip-loc bags (small plastic pouches). Label with the specific times table number. This times table set can be distinguished by the unique set of kid characters featured. ♦ Place cards and copies of Recording Sheets (2 options) in file folder. ♦ Glue file folder cover (3 options included) on folder.

MULTIPLICATION: TEN TIMES TABLES FACTS: SCOOT CARDS Review multiplication facts and build number sense with these 32 multiplication scoot cards on the 5 times tables. This Times Table set features 32 highly visual colourful cards to make abstract content more concrete and meaningful. The multiplication skills for the 10 times tables reinforced in this pack are: ✓ writing a multiplication fact for an addition number sentence ✓ writing a multiplication fact for a given array ✓ writing the missing factor ✓ writing the product of two given numbers ✓ writing a multiplication fact for a given illustration (group, collection) ✓ filling in the blanks with numbers next in sequence ✓ writing the place value amount ✓ relating multiplication and addition ✓ product of a square number ✓ completing the multiplication facts for illustrations (dominoes, dice, pictures) ✓ problem solving using illustrations (insects, animals, flowers, fruit, food, drink, kids) ********************************************************************** There are two sets of Recording Sheets (Numbers 1-16 and 17-32). Students have a choice between the scaffolded (to elicit the desired response) and blank sectioned. An answer key is provided to have students independently check their answers. Prior to having students work on the cards, work-out similar sample questions on the board to familiarise students with the question types. ********************************************************************** SUGGESTED USE → Small group rotations (cards may be rotated among small groups of students) → Math Centres → Early Finishers → Morning Work → Warm-up/Tuning in Activity ⇒ Game of Scoot: Instructions in file At the culmination of the activity, project the cards on the interactive whiteboard and discuss the answers with the class. Alternatively, place answer sheets at a Centre for students to self-check. PREPARATION ♦ Stack and perfectly align sheets. Cut along task card borders carefully. Work with 3 sheets at a time for better manipulation. ♦ Laminate cards for durability. There are four cards on a single sheet. ♦ Store cards in zip-loc bags (small plastic pouches). Label with the specific times table number. This times table set can be distinguished by the unique set of kid characters featured. ♦ Place cards and copies of Recording Sheets (2 options) in file folder. ♦ Glue file folder cover (3 options included) on folder. Preview Files included (1)

Christmas: Christmas Around the World: Christmas Scavenger Hunt Your students will love hunting for these Christmas Around the World Fact Cards! Moreover they will know interesting facts about how Christmas is celebrated in different parts of the world. WHAT’S INCLUDED ✓ 32 Fact Cards on Christmas around the world (USA, England, Australia, France, Italy, Germany, Norway, Iceland, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Sweden, Netherlands, Spain). ✓ 4 Recording Sheets ✓ 4 page Answer Key ✓ 25 Poster Templates featuring Christmas images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate. ✓ Banners (plain and decorated) ACTIVITY ⇒ Place the 32 fact cards on Christmas around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 32 questions on their response sheets. They must read the fact card to find the answer for each corresponding fact question on their response sheets. ⇒ Early finishers who complete the Scavenger Hunt can design their posters. Wrap-up the activity by getting students together and asking them to share the facts they found the most interesting. They may refer to their recording sheets and posters. ‡ You may break-up the activity and do cards (1-17) or (18-32) depending upon time available.

CHRISTMAS ACTIVITY: CHRISTMAS MULTIPLICATION SCOOT Review multiplication facts and build number sense with these 32 Christmas themed multiplication scoot cards on the 1-12 times tables. These cards feature colourful Christmas themed illustrations to make abstract content more concrete and meaningful. There are two styles to the Recording Sheets, one scaffolded to elicit the desired response, and the other includes blank answer sections. The multiplication skills for the 1-12 times tables reinforced in this pack are: ✓ writing a multiplication fact for a number sentence ✓ writing a multiplication fact for a given array, tens frame ✓ writing a multiplication fact for a given group ✓ writing the missing factor ✓ writing the product of two given numbers ✓ writing a multiplication fact for a given illustration ✓ filling in the blanks for a given times table ✓ problem solving using illustrations SUGGESTED USE → Small group rotations (cards may be rotated among small groups of students) → Math Centers → Game of Scoot: There are many variations to the game. Here’s one: Place cards around the classroom. When the teacher calls ‘scoot’ students read a card and write their response against the corresponding card number in the provided Recording Sheet. Students can only move when ‘scoot’ is called out. If the student does not finish solving the problem on a card, he/she can continue to spend more time on it, but must wait till the teacher calls out ‘scoot’. You can also have this as a silent activity where students move around quietly solving all the task cards without the teacher calling out ‘scoot’. ****************************************************************************** PREPARATION ♦ Stack and perfectly align sheets. Cut along task card borders carefully. Work with 3 sheets at a time for better manipulation. ♦ Laminate cards for durability. There are four cards on a single sheet. ♦ Store cards in zip-loc bags (small plastic pouches). ♦ Place cards and copies of Recording Sheets (2 options) in file folder. ♦ Glue file folder cover (2 options included) on folder. ****************************************************************************** SUGGESTED USE ♦ You may break up the activity and have students do cards 1-16 during one session and 17-32 the next. There are 2 recording sheets for this purpose. ♦ I generally have cards 1-16 placed on one section of the classroom walls, and cards 17-32 on the opposite side. This is to cater to all; students who would perhaps need more time and the early finishers. **There is so much fun and excitement as kids walk around the classroom solving the cards. They seem to be racing to finish them all :)

Review multiplication facts and build number sense with these 32 Thanksgiving themed multiplication scoot cards on the 1-12 times tables. These cards feature colourful illustrations to make abstract content more concrete and meaningful. There are two styles to the Recording Sheets, one scaffolded to elicit the desired response, and the other includes blank answer sections. The multiplication skills for the 1-12 times tables reinforced in this pack are: ✓ writing a multiplication fact for an addition number sentence ✓ writing a multiplication fact for a given array ✓ writing the missing factor ✓ writing the product of two given numbers ✓ writing a multiplication fact for a given illustration (group, collection) ✓ filling in the blanks with numbers next in sequence ✓ relating multiplication and addition ✓ completing the multiplication facts for illustrations ✓ problem solving using illustrations ********************************************************************** There are two sets of Recording Sheets (Numbers 1-16 and 17-32). Students have a choice between the scaffolded (to elicit the desired response) and blank sectioned. An answer key is provided to have students independently check their answers. Prior to having students work on the cards, work-out similar sample questions on the board to familiarize students with the question types. ********************************************************************** SUGGESTED USE → Small group rotations (cards may be rotated among small groups of students) → Math Centres → Early Finishers → Morning Work → Warm-up/Tuning in Activity ********************************************************************** ⇒ Game of Scoot: There are many variations to the game. Here’s one: Lay cards around the classroom. When the teacher calls ‘scoot’ students pick up a card and write their response on the provided Recording Sheet. Students can only move when ‘scoot’ is called out. If the student does not finish solving the problem on a card, he/she can continue to spend more time on it, but must wait till the teacher calls out ‘scoot’. You can also have this as a silent activity where students move around quietly solving all the task cards without the teacher calling out ‘scoot’. At the culmination of the activity, project the cards on the interactive whiteboard and discuss the answers with the class. Alternatively, place answer sheets at a Centre for students to self-check.

PHONICS: FLUENCY READERS Raise phonemic awareness and build reading fluency of 144 CVC words with this 122 page 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. 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 practice reading and spelling. Each set comes in: ✓ Colour ✓ Blackline ✓ With visuals ✓ Without visuals The word families in focus in these fluency reader strips/accordion foldables are: -at, -an, -ap, -am, -ad, -ag, -ar, -ab, -ip, -id, -it, -in, -ig, -im, -ib, -ix, -et, -en, -ed, -eg, -em, -eb, -og, -op, -ot, -ox, -ob, -od, -ug, -ut, -ub, -un, -um, -ud, -us, -up, -ug ********************************************************************* Please note there is only a single column for some word family words; this is because the focus is primarily on nouns with visuals. For example, the -ad family on page 18 does not have a complete visual set of four words to be placed in the second column. Also eight words cannot be formulated with some word families or words are not appropriate like in the case of -ox, -ib, -ar, -un, -um etc. word families. In this case both columns will feature one set of words, this is so you can cut vertically and distribute to two students. ********************************************************************** Your students will enjoy folding and reading each fluency strip foldable. This is definitely a great way to engage students in reading!

PHONICS: FLUENCY READERS: HARD AND SOFT C AND G: INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK Build reading fluency of 40 hard and soft /c/ and /g/ words 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 words in focus in these fluency reader strips/accordion foldables are: ♦ Soft C: 10 words ♦ Hard C: 10 words * Spellings of center/centre included ♦ Soft G: 10 words ♦ Hard G: 10 words 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.

PHONICS: FLUENCY READERS: MAGIC E Build reading fluency of 61 Magic –e words with this innovative pack of fluency reader strips/accordion foldables. 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. → There are 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. → 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 Magic –e words in focus in these fluency reader strips/accordion foldables are: ♦ Magic –e (a-e): 16 words ♦ Magic –e (i-e): 18 words ♦ Magic –e (o-e): 15 words ♦ Magic –e (e-e; u-e): 12 words 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.

PHONICS: FLUENCY READERS: LONG ER SOUNDS: WORDS ENDING IN RE Build reading fluency of 53 long -ER and -RE words and words ending in -RE 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 6 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 words in focus in these fluency reader strips/accordion foldables are: ♦ -air ♦ -ear ♦ -eer ♦ -eir ♦ -err ♦ -ier ♦ -are ♦ -ere ♦ -ire ♦ -ore ♦ -ure 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 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.

Use these flipbooks to scaffold the writing of Information Reports on Ice Age 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 12 cover options featuring Ice Age animals. Students can pick the cover depending on what Ice Age animal is under study. One blank cover included so students can illustrate. The following Ice Age animals are featured: Bison, Camel, Cave Bear, Dire Wolf, Giant Beaver, Giant Sloth, Glyptodont, Mammoth, Merriam's Teratorn, Sabre Tooth Tiger, Woolly Mammoth, Woolly Rhino. TEMPLATES (1– 7) 1. INTRODUCTION: weight, length, family, and group of Ice Age 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 Ice Age animal ate to survive. There is place for illustration. 4. LIFE CYCLE: the breeding seasons and habits. 5. BEHAVIOUR: the physical and behavioural adaptations that enabled the Ice Age animal to survive in its environment. 6. INTERESTING FACTS: any other amazing facts about the Ice Age 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 Ice Age animal to record information. *** Information on many Ice Age animals may be found here: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/ Suggested use: Have students collect information in their flipbook on the Ice Age 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 Informational Report. ** These Ice Age Animal flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.

Christmas in Canada fact cards will take your students on a Scavenger Hunt for interesting facts on how Christmas is celebrated in Canada. Your students will have fun as they learn about the history, culture, custom, and tradition of Christmas festive celebrations in Canada. The best part is that they will be able to document their learning in a flipbook/interactive notebook and design poster templates after finding answers to key questions. This is sure to make an interesting classroom display. WHAT’S INCLUDED ✓ 16 Fact Cards on Christmas in Canada ✓ 2 Recording Sheets ✓ 2 page Answer Key ✓ 22 Poster Templates featuring Christmas images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate. ✓ Flipbook templates (4 pages) on facts collected ✓ Banners (plain and decorated) PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK/INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK Cover Page (2 options): Student details ♥ Canada: flag, population, capital city, symbol, currency, Christmas greeting ♥ Festive Food: Traditional Christmas meal, Eggnog, Buche de Noel, Chicken Bones ♥ Custom and Tradition: Mummering, Belsnickeling, fir tree to Boston, Taffy Pull, Santa Claus, Sinck Tuck, La Fete du Roi → * photographs of sample parts of completed flipbook included with assembly instructions. These can be shown on an interactive whiteboard to students to model compilation. → * Picture prompts help students to recall facts from the Scavenger Hunt, alternatively they can refer to responses on recording sheets. ACTIVITY ♦ Place the 16 fact cards on Christmas in Canada around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 16 questions on their response sheets. They must read the fact card to find the answer for each corresponding fact question on their response sheets. ♦ Early finishers who complete the Scavenger Hunt can design their posters and fill-in sections of the flipbook. Wrap-up the activity by getting students together and asking them to share the facts they found the most interesting. They may refer to their recording sheets, posters and flipbook.

Christmas in Mexico fact cards will take your students on a Scavenger Hunt for interesting facts on how Christmas is celebrated in Mexico. Your students will have fun as they learn about the history, culture, custom, and tradition of Christmas festive celebrations in Mexico. The best part is that they will be able to document their learning in a flipbook/interactive notebook and even design poster templates after finding answers to key questions after the Scavenger Hunt. This is sure to make an interesting classroom display. WHAT’S INCLUDED ✓ 16 Fact Cards on Christmas in Mexico ✓ 2 Recording Sheets ✓ 2 page Answer Key ✓ 14 Poster Templates featuring Christmas images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate. ✓ Flipbook templates (4 pages) on facts collected ✓ Banners (plain and decorated) PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK/INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK Cover Page (5 options): Student details ♥ Mexico: flag, population, capital city, national animals, Christmas greeting ♥ Festive Food: turkey, ham, tamales, bacalao, ponche ♥ Custom and Tradition: Virgin of Guadalupe, Las Posadas, Pastorelas, Epiphany, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day. → * photographs of sample parts of completed flipbook included with assembly instructions. These can be shown on an interactive whiteboard to students to model compilation. → * Picture prompts help students to recall facts from the Scavenger Hunt, alternatively they can refer to responses on recording sheets. ACTIVITY ♦ Place the 16 fact cards on Christmas in Mexico around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 16 questions on their response sheets. They must read the fact card to find the answer for each corresponding fact question on their response sheets. ♦ Early finishers who complete the Scavenger Hunt can design their posters and fill-in sections of the flipbook. Wrap-up the activity by getting students together and asking them to share the facts they found the most interesting. They may refer to their recording sheets, posters and flipbook.

Christmas in the U.S.A. fact cards will take your students on a Scavenger Hunt for interesting facts on how Christmas is celebrated in the U.S.A. Your students will have fun as they learn about the history, culture, custom, and tradition of Christmas festive celebrations in the U.S.A. . The best part is that they will be able to document their learning in a flipbook/interactive notebook and even design poster templates after finding answers to key questions after the Scavenger Hunt. This is sure to make an interesting classroom display. WHAT’S INCLUDED ✓ 16 Fact Cards on Christmas in the U.S.A. ✓ 2 Recording Sheets ✓ 2 page Answer Key ✓ 20 writing templates featuring Christmas images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate. ✓ Flipbook templates (4 pages) on facts collected ✓ Banners (plain and decorated) PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK/INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK Cover Page (8 options): Student details ♥ The U.S.A.: flag, population, capital city, national bird, national flower, motto, Christmas greeting ♥ Festive Food: turkey, ham, roast beef, keilbasi and dessert. ♥ Custom and Tradition: Christmas Eve, Christmas, → * photographs of sample parts of completed flipbook included with assembly instructions. These can be shown on an interactive whiteboard to students to model compilation. → * Picture prompts help students to recall facts from the Scavenger Hunt, alternatively they can refer to responses on recording sheets. ACTIVITY ♦ Place the 16 fact cards on Christmas in the U.S.A. around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 16 questions on their response sheets. They must read the fact card to find the answer for each corresponding fact question on their response sheets. ♦ Early finishers who complete the Scavenger Hunt can design their posters and fill-in sections of the flipbook. Wrap-up the activity by getting students together and asking them to share the facts they found the most interesting. They may refer to their recording sheets, posters and flipbook.