Elevate your student’s research and writing skills with this Animal Research Project Booklet – an engaging resource that combines 20 fun and engaging activities with an open-ended writing task based on year level or ability! It includes 20 pages of activities, that are printed onto 5 ‘Back to Back’ pages, saving you paper! Grade Level: Primary Years (2+) Writing Task 1: Write an Informative Blurb or Fact File about this animal that will be displayed next to its zoo enclosure. Use relevant facts, descriptive and emotive language in your writing to inform the public. Writing Task 2: Write an Informative Blurb about this animal’s adaptations to survive in an environment that will be displayed next to its zoo enclosure. Use relevant facts, descriptive and emotive language in your writing to inform the public. Sub-Headings Included! Additional Options: Spelling - Behaviour vs Behavior Headings – Appearance vs Description Headings – Fun Facts vs Interesting Facts Life Cycle – 3, 4 & 5 stages Report Template Pages Version 1 - Lower School (Years 1, 2 & 3) Cover Page General Information Classification Description Diagram – noun groups Habitat Location– map Diet 1 Young Predators Threats Life-Cycle 4 Stages Behaviour Adaptations Survival Interesting Facts Writing Task 1 – Instructions and planner Writing Task 1 - Good copy Books & Websites Teacher Feedback Report Template Pages Version 2 - Upper School (Years 4,5 & 6) Cover Page General Information Classification Appearance Diagram – noun groups Habitat Location– map Diet 2 Young Predators Threats Life-Cycle 4 Stages Behaviour Adaptations Survival Interesting Facts Writing Task 2 – Instructions and planner Writing Task 2 - Good copy References Teacher Feedback Printing Information: Print ‘back to back’ ensuring you select the pages you want with the ‘custom range’ option first. Run through as many times per student. Separate individual booklets, fold, staple & go! Additional Details: Printable PDF format Whiteboard/smartboard friendly - Display larger for your students! Information on how to print larger on A3, so it folds to an A4 size booklet! Additional Information on how to print and add Alternate pages! Happy Teaching Friends! PS. Thank you for supporting a teacher!

Elevate student writing skills with this Seasonal School Holiday Recount Writing Prompt & Diagnostic Tracker. An engaging resource that combines fun visual prompts, a 2 Star and 1 Wish feedback model and progress tracking for all primary grades. As students return back to school after the holidays, this resource provides a valuable tool for teachers to inform and guide future writing lessons in preparation for assessment. Plus more! Grade: All Primary Years (1-6) School Holiday Recount Themes: Northern & Southern Hemispheres Summer Holidays Autumn / Fall Holidays Winter Holidays Spring Holidays (x2) - Bonus Image prompt Written Prompts: Short and long versions: Write about an event during your school holidays. Write about the many events of your school holidays. Writing Success Criteria: In my writing I need to show: Correct letter formation Neat handwriting Accurate use of capitals  Accurate use of punctuation  Accurate spelling/sounding out Simple/Compound/Complex sentence/s Varying sentence starters Uses noun groups Correct use of conjunctions Paragraphs separated Cohesive text: Flows when read What Can this Resource Be Used for? Pre-assessment of students’ writing abilities (Diagnostic) Set clear writing goals for the term using the data Inform planning for explicit teaching of specific writing skills that need improvement Track students’ progress effectively throughout the year Assist in writing report card comments based on student abilities Provide constructive feedback using the “2 Stars & 1 Wish” model Students self-checking their work Guiding students in enhancing their writing skills Whether it’s the start of a new school year or a fresh term, this resource can be a beneficial addition to the back-to-school toolkit for teachers. It Includes: Short and longer writing task versions for different primary levels 1 & 1.5 line-spacing options Autumn & Fall terms included (American vs Australian/UK) Poster/handout - Student writing checklist 2 Diagnostic trackers with a comment section Writing success criteria for essential writing skills BONUS extra SPRING writing image prompt. Preview PDF & Video: All versions have been included as a Preview PDF & Video example of the resources in this download. Please take a look for more! Additional Details: In colour PDF format Printable Project or display digitally Products that May Interest You: 12 Animal Information Texts, Report Writing & Reading Analysis Workbook Bundle 146 Animal Research Report Pennants | Writing Pencil Information Text Templates - A fun writing task & colouring display! Let’s Stay in Touch: Become a follower! Happy Teaching Friends! PS. Thank you for supporting a teacher!

Simplify report writing and enhance reading comprehension with this Animal Reading Comprehension & Writing Unit, which saves you the hassle of creating 2 differentiated Emperor Penguin Information Report reading texts, comprehension activities, and report writing tasks. It includes a paragraph planner, draft pages, and a good copy outline. Overall, this unit provides a week’s worth of skill-building activities and tasks to help students understand the structure of an Information Report and analyze the text/language features used. Students will then be able to complete a detailed animal report in paragraph format. Designed for Year 2 students, it breaks down the writing process into manageable steps, ensuring easy comprehension and successful writing practice before assessment time! Grade Level: Primary Years (2) - linked to Queensland, Australia’s (Curriculum to Classroom) English Unit - Term 3 ANIMAL: Emperor Penguin (Antarctic Mammal) Includes the Following Lesson Information, teacher guide & activity examples Animal booklet cover page - with color image Animal Information Text Reports: 2 differentiated reading texts - easier & at level Analysis activity text - cut & paste Comprehension & Analysis Activities: Identifying vocabulary, the main idea & author’s purpose Annotating text & language features Writing Activities: Animal body part diagram for descriptive writing - adjective, noun groups Animal action task - Writing verbs Paragraph planner - sentence starters & descriptive language dot points Writing report paragraph outline - 5 pages Feedback section - for teachers & students Good copy outline included - 2 pages with an image space Art Activity: Students draw, color in & label their animal Simplify the writing process and support students in creating well-structured paragraphs. This comprehensive approach effectively ties everything together, offering a cohesive learning experience for your students. Preview & Video: Please take a look for more on TPT!

The Honey Bee Simplify report writing and enhance reading comprehension with this ‘Animal Reading Comprehension & Writing Unit’! Saving you the hassle of creating 2 differentiated Honey Bee ‘Information Report’ reading texts, comprehension activities, and report writing tasks. It includes a paragraph planner, draft pages, and a good copy outline. Overall, this unit provides a week’s worth of skill-building activities and tasks to help students understand the structure of an ‘Information Report’ and analyze the text/language features used. Students will then be able to complete a detailed animal report in paragraph format. Designed for Year 2 students, it breaks down the writing process into manageable steps, ensuring easy comprehension and successful writing practice before assessment time! Grade Level: Primary Years (2) - linked to QLD, Australia’s C2C English Unit - Term 3 ANIMAL: Australian Honey Bee (Insect) Includes the Following Lesson Information, teacher guide & activity examples Animal booklet cover page - with colour image Animal Information Text Reports: 2 differentiated reading texts - ‘easier’ & ‘at level’ Analysis activity text - cut & paste Comprehension & Analysis Activities: Identifying vocabulary, the main idea & author’s purpose Annotating text & language features Writing Activities: Animal body part diagram for descriptive writing - adjective, noun groups Animal action task – Writing verbs Paragraph planner - sentence starters & descriptive language dot points Writing report paragraph outline - 5 pages Feedback section - for teachers & students Good copy outline included - 2 pages with an image space Art Activity: Students draw, colour in & label their animal What Can Students Analyse With This Resource? (Annotated: Cut & Paste Activity) Language Features: Word Level Nouns – names, body parts, locations Adjectives - descriptors in noun groups Verbs - action words Vocabulary – scientific/technical words Sentence Structure: Construction & Joining words Sentence structure – simple, compound & complex Use of coordinating conjunctions - FANBOYS Sentence starters - varying Text Features: Whole Text Title, headings, images, paragraphs, maps, captions… Comprehension: Understanding Main idea - deliver animal information Author’s purpose - inform Find me on ‘Teachers Pay Teachers’ to see the full preview!

Need spelling resources that align with the science of reading strategies? These printable and reusable ‘Sound Sort’ activities are designed to help students develop the phonics rules and spelling skills they need to become successful readers and writers. All Phonemes included are located on the ‘Single Phonograms’ poster in ‘LEM Phonics’. Print & Go! **Currently HALF PRICE! ** Worksheet Information: Sorting sounds in word form 10 Cut & glue sorting sound activities Each worksheet includes sound-letter rules for easy reference! Tips for Use: For longer-lasting use, print, cut & laminate the worksheets. Identify all the respective sounds, then sort. Conveniently bundled for easy access and organization! 10 Phoneme Activities Included: LEM Phonics | Rules | 5 Sounds of ‘A’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 2 Sounds of ‘E’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 2 Sounds of ‘G’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 3 Sounds of ‘I’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 4 Sounds of ‘O’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 4 Sounds of ‘Y’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 2 Sounds of ‘X’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 2 Sounds of ‘S’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 4 Sounds of ‘U’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 2 Sounds of ‘C’ | Sound Sort Worksheet Materials Needed: Scissors Glue Workbooks Optional: L.E.M posters or sound cards to assist (Rules are on each worksheet for reference) Additional Details: Printable & projectable PDF document Colour headings More about LEM Phonics: L.E.M Phonics aligns with the science of reading strategies. The program is grounded in the principles of systematic and explicit phonics instruction, which has been shown to be highly effective in helping students learn to read. The program emphasizes the importance of sound-symbol relationships, phonemic awareness, and multisensory instruction, all of which are key components of the science of reading. Sound sorts, which are a core component of the L.E.M Phonics program, have been shown to be an effective tool for teaching phonics and spelling skills. In addition, L.E.M Phonics incorporates many of the principles of the Orton-Gillingham approach to teaching reading, which is widely recognized as one of the most effective methods for teaching students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties.

This product will save you the hassle of creating a Great White Shark reading comprehension and writing unit of work! Designed to assist students in year 5 prepare for: analyzing feature article reading passages answering comprehension questions completing written assessments It has multiple uses and could be a practice run of assessment, an alternative assessment for a composite class, an end-of-term or year revision activity or a stand-alone** ‘Cold & Annotated Read’** activity where a teacher guides students through identifying vocabulary, text and language features with a pencil and highlighters. The annotation resources inside this unit booklet are used to analyse the feature article called ‘Great White Nonsense’. For greater depth, teachers can guide students to identify/define unknown words and discuss what evidence they can note that enables students to distinguish the main idea and the author’s purpose. All in preparation for students planning, drafting and writing a good copy of their own feature article at the end of the MEGA unit. This MEGA Unit Includes: Booklet cover page. Unit information and instruction pages. Example page. ‘Cold Read’ text activities. ‘Annotated’ text activities. Feature article text ‘Great White Nonsense’. Comprehension assessment questions. Fact/evidence point of view sorting activity. Article writing prompt/issue. Reporter backstory notes & quotes from the public. Reporter images photographed on the scene - cut & paste Feature Article writing planner & draft tasks. Writing criteria checklist. Peer and teacher feedback draft prompt. Good copy outline pages with teacher & student feedback. Teacher final feedback. Student self-reflection questions. Student self-guided action plan questions for improving writing in the future. The work booklet is set in a logical progression of activities! Please see the preview and video for an in-depth look at the unit on TPT! It ties everything together nicely! Additional Details: Activity booklet style 35-page document with instructions and examples Printable or whiteboard/smartboard friendly PDF format so fonts do not revert Used for Yr 5 in Queensland, Australia! Australian Curriculum & C2C aligned!

Need Back-to-School spelling resources that align with the science of reading strategies? Take a look at this Orthographic Mapping MEGA BUNDLE! These printable and reusable phonics activities are designed to help students develop the phonics rules and spelling skills they need to become successful readers and writers. Conveniently bundled for easy access and organization! Includes the Following Resources: Please take a look at each resource for more information & their detailed product previews on TPT. LEM Phonics Sound-Letter Mapping Tiles | For Phoneme-Grapheme Manipulation Games - Phoneme Games & Sound-Letter Cut Outs Sound Mapping and Phoneme-Grapheme Activities with Elkonin Sound Box Worksheets - Orthographic Mapping & Spelling activities Word Chains: Segmenting & Blending Games | Sound Mapping | Phoneme-Grapheme - Phoneme Manipulation Word Lists & Games LEM Phonics Phonogram and Rules Diagnostic & Progress Tracking Spreadsheets - Diagnostic and Tracker LEM Phonics | Phoneme Worksheet Activities | 10 Sound Sorting Sets | Bundle - Sound Discrimination Cut & Paste Activities 10 Phoneme cut & paste Activities Included: LEM Phonics | Rules | 5 Sounds of ‘A’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 2 Sounds of ‘E’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 2 Sounds of ‘G’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 3 Sounds of ‘I’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 4 Sounds of ‘O’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 4 Sounds of ‘Y’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 2 Sounds of ‘X’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 2 Sounds of ‘S’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 4 Sounds of ‘U’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 2 Sounds of ‘C’ | Sound Sort Worksheet Materials Needed: Scissors Glue Workbooks Optional: L.E.M posters or sound cards to assist (Rules are on each worksheet for reference) Additional Details: Printable & projectable PDF document Colour headings More about LEM Phonics: L.E.M Phonics aligns with the science of reading strategies. The program is grounded in the principles of systematic and explicit phonics instruction, which has been shown to be highly effective in helping students learn to read. The program emphasizes the importance of sound-symbol relationships, phonemic awareness, and multisensory instruction, all of which are key components of the science of reading. Sound sorts, which are a core component of the L.E.M Phonics program, have been shown to be an effective tool for teaching phonics and spelling skills. In addition, L.E.M Phonics incorporates many of the principles of the Orton-Gillingham approach to teaching reading, which is widely recognized as one of the most effective methods for teaching students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties.

Simplify report writing and enhance reading comprehension with this ‘Animal Reading Comprehension and Writing Unit’, which saves you the hassle of creating 2 differentiated ARCTIC NARWHAL ‘Information Report’ reading texts, comprehension activities, and report writing tasks. It includes a paragraph planner, draft pages, and a good copy outline. Overall, this unit provides a week’s worth of skill-building activities and tasks to help students understand the structure of an ‘Information Report’ and analyze the text/language features used. Students will then be able to complete a detailed animal report in paragraph format. Designed for Year 2 students, it breaks down the writing process into manageable steps, ensuring easy comprehension and successful writing practice before assessment time! Grade Level: Primary Years (2-3) ANIMAL: Narwhal (Arctic Ocean Mammal) Resource Overview Lesson Information, teacher guide & activity examples Ideal in Booklet Form… Stapled. Animal booklet cover page Animal Information Text Reports: - ‘Easier’ & ‘At Level’ Texts 2 differentiated reading texts Analysis activity text - cut & paste for both texts included Viewing & Responding Activities: NEW! Link to a short video about the animal Teacher video information page Literal & inferential questions - 2 pages Comprehension & Analysis Activities: Identifying vocabulary, the main idea & author’s purpose Annotating text & language features Identify & collate information - Facts Writing & Assessment Activities: Animal body part diagram for descriptive writing - adjective, noun groups Animal action task – Writing verbs Paragraph planner - sentence starters & descriptive language dot points Writing report paragraph outline - 5 pages Feedback section - for teachers & students Good copy outline included - 2 pages with an image space Art Activity: Students draw, colour in & label their animal What Can Students Analyse With This Resource? (Annotated: Cut & Paste Activity) Language Features: Word Level Nouns – names, body parts, locations Adjectives - descriptors in noun groups Verbs - action words Vocabulary – scientific/technical words Sentence Structure: Construction & Joining words Sentence structure – simple, compound & complex Use of coordinating conjunctions - FANBOYS Sentence starters - varying Text Features: Whole Text Title, headings, images, paragraphs, maps, captions… Comprehension: Understanding Main idea - deliver animal information Author’s purpose - inform Additional Details: In Colour Low colour option included! Activity workbook style - staple & go or glue Printable & whiteboard/smartboard friendly PDF format Used for Yr 2 in Queensland, Australia! Australian Curriculum C2C aligned! 1 Week of resources!

Do you have an upcoming ANZAC Day assembly or parade? and you need a respectful, knowledge building ANZAC Day Activity Booklet and Wreath Craft Activity with Printable Templates? Take a look at these low prep whole class wreath craft and the connected historical World War HASS reading and writing tasks! This work booklet respectfully: Commemorates a soldiers sacrifice Outlines historical facts Builds respect for common ANZAC phrases ‘Lest We Forget’ and… Develops an understanding for symbolism in ANZAC services, such as the red poppy and wreaths in memorials. Great for building understanding about ANZAC Day services at school. Made by an Australian teacher, for Australian teachers! Have your students engaged in a respectful way to learn about the history and significance of ANZAC Day and prevent students disconnecting from important historical aspects of this important day. Learning Focus: Develop an understanding of this major historical event Build respect for those who have sacrificed their lives Analyse poems and interpret and author’s purpose Participate in or towards an ANZAC Day service Grade: Primary Years (3-6) Note: The wreath making resources are ideal for any year level. Product Includes: A Video Link – About the significance of poppies from the Australian War Memorial 2 Cover Pages - Colouring in poppy or soldier 3 ANZAC Day Information Pages - All about page, laying wreaths, poppies and memorials. ANZAC Day Historical Fact Passage - fill-in-the-gaps cloze activity with answers Questions - “Why do we commemorate ANZAC Day?” & ‘How do we show respect on ANZAC Day?’ Poem ‘In Flanders Fields’ - by John Mcrae to learn about the significance of the red poppy. Analyse its meaning and poetic structure. Poem ‘For The Fallen’ - by Laurence Binyon and is a key component in most services. Analyse its meaning and poetic structure. Wreath Coloring In Page or Printable - Colour and B&W Wreath Making Templates - Cut out resources to create a class wreath with various sized and coloured poppies, laurel leaves & ‘Lest We Forget’ banner. Answer Page - For the cloze activity Additional Details: Aligned with Australian Curriculum Standards for HASS Can be used in classrooms or home school Printable and projectable on a whiteboard for students to view clearly Black & white versions of printables Colour versions of printables Display OR present at an ANZAC Day assembly or parade!

Simplify report writing and enhance reading comprehension with this ‘Animal Reading Comprehension & Writing Unit’, which saves you the hassle of creating 2 differentiated Australian Emu ‘Information Report’ reading texts, comprehension activities, and report writing tasks. It includes a paragraph planner, draft pages, and a good copy outline. Overall, this unit provides a week’s worth of skill-building activities and tasks to help students understand the structure of an ‘Information Report’ and analyze the text/language features used. Students will then be able to complete a detailed animal report in paragraph format. Designed for Year 2 students, it breaks down the writing process into manageable steps, ensuring easy comprehension and successful writing practice before assessment time! Grade Level: Primary Years (2+) - linked to QLD, Australia’s C2C English Unit - Term 3 ANIMAL: Emu (Australian Bird) Includes the Following! Lesson Information, teacher guide & activity examples Animal booklet cover page - with colour image Animal Information Text Reports: 2 differentiated reading texts - ‘easier’ & ‘at level’ Analysis activity text - cut & paste Comprehension & Analysis Activities: Identifying vocabulary, the main idea & author’s purpose Annotating text & language features Identify & collate information - Facts (New) Writing Activities: Animal body part diagram for descriptive writing - adjective, noun groups Animal action task – Writing verbs Paragraph planner - sentence starters & descriptive language dot points Writing report paragraph outline - 5 pages Feedback section - for teachers & students Good copy outline included - 2 pages with an image space Art Activity: Students draw, colour in & label their animal What Can Students Analyse With This Resource? (Annotated: Cut & Paste Activity) Language Features: Word Level Nouns – names, body parts, locations Adjectives - descriptors in noun groups Verbs - action words Vocabulary – scientific/technical words Sentence Structure: Construction & Joining words Sentence structure – simple, compound & complex Use of coordinating conjunctions - FANBOYS Sentence starters - varying Text Features: Whole Text Title, headings, images, paragraphs, maps, captions… Comprehension: Understanding Main idea - deliver animal information Author’s purpose - inform This comprehensive approach effectively ties everything together, offering a cohesive learning experience for your students. Additional Details: In Colour Low colour option included! Activity workbook style - staple & go or glue Printable & whiteboard/smartboard friendly PDF format Used for Yr 2 in Queensland, Australia! Australian Curriculum C2C aligned! 1 Week of resources!

Australian Green Sea Turtle Simplify report writing and enhance reading comprehension with this ‘Animal Reading Comprehension & Writing Unit’! Saving you the hassle of creating 2 differentiated Green Sea Turtle ‘Information Report’ reading texts, comprehension activities, and report writing tasks. It includes a paragraph planner, draft pages, and a good copy outline. Overall, this unit provides a week’s worth of skill-building activities and tasks to help students understand the structure of an ‘Information Report’ and analyze the text/language features used. Students will then be able to complete a detailed animal report in paragraph format. Designed for Year 2 students, it breaks down the writing process into manageable steps, ensuring easy comprehension and successful writing practice before assessment time! Grade Level: Primary Years (2+) - linked to QLD, Australia’s C2C English Unit ANIMAL: Australian Green Sea Turtle (Reptile Species) Includes the Following Lesson Information, teacher guide & activity examples Animal booklet cover page - with colour image Animal Information Text Reports: 2 differentiated reading texts - ‘easier’ & ‘at level’ Analysis activity text - cut & paste Comprehension & Analysis Activities: Identifying vocabulary, the main idea & author’s purpose Annotating text & language features Writing Activities: Animal body part diagram for descriptive writing - adjective, noun groups Animal action task – Writing verbs Paragraph planner - sentence starters & descriptive language dot points Writing report paragraph outline - 5 pages Feedback section - for teachers & students Good copy outline included - 2 pages with an image space Art Activity: Students draw, colour in & label their animal What Can Students Analyse With This Resource? (Annotated: Cut & Paste Activity) Language Features: Word Level Nouns – names, body parts, locations Adjectives - descriptors in noun groups Verbs - action words Vocabulary – scientific/technical words Sentence Structure: Construction & Joining words Sentence structure – simple, compound & complex Use of coordinating conjunctions - FANBOYS Sentence starters - varying Text Features: Whole Text Title, headings, images, paragraphs, maps, captions… Comprehension: Understanding Main idea - deliver animal information Author’s purpose - inform Find me on ‘Teachers Pay Teachers’ to see the full preview!

Australian Spectacled Flying Fox - (Fruit Bat) Simplify report writing and enhance reading comprehension with this ‘Animal Reading Comprehension & Writing Unit’! Saving you the hassle of creating 2 differentiated Flying Fox ‘Information Report’ reading texts, comprehension activities, and report writing tasks. It includes a paragraph planner, draft pages, and a good copy outline. Overall, this unit provides a week’s worth of skill-building activities and tasks to help students understand the structure of an ‘Information Report’ and analyze the text/language features used. Students will then be able to complete a detailed animal report in paragraph format. Designed for Year 2 students, it breaks down the writing process into manageable steps, ensuring easy comprehension and successful writing practice before assessment time! Grade Level: Primary Years (2+) - linked to QLD, Australia’s C2C English Unit ANIMAL: Australian Spectacled Flying Fox (Flying Mammal - Fruit Bat Species) Includes the Following Lesson Information, teacher guide & activity examples Animal booklet cover page - with colour image Animal Information Text Reports: 2 differentiated reading texts - ‘easier’ & ‘at level’ Analysis activity text - cut & paste Comprehension & Analysis Activities: Identifying vocabulary, the main idea & author’s purpose Annotating text & language features Writing Activities: Animal body part diagram for descriptive writing - adjective, noun groups Animal action task – Writing verbs Paragraph planner - sentence starters & descriptive language dot points Writing report paragraph outline - 5 pages Feedback section - for teachers & students Good copy outline included - 2 pages with an image space Art Activity: Students draw, colour in & label their animal What Can Students Analyse With This Resource? (Annotated: Cut & Paste Activity) Language Features: Word Level Nouns – names, body parts, locations Adjectives - descriptors in noun groups Verbs - action words Vocabulary – scientific/technical words Sentence Structure: Construction & Joining words Sentence structure – simple, compound & complex Use of coordinating conjunctions - FANBOYS Sentence starters - varying Text Features: Whole Text Title, headings, images, paragraphs, maps, captions… Comprehension: Understanding Main idea - deliver animal information Author’s purpose - inform Find me on ‘Teachers Pay Teachers’ to see the full preview!

This MEGA BUNDLE product saves you the hassle of creating five weeks worth of Reptile Animal Information Report Texts and Comprehension activities . It includes *differentiated resources and analysis activities *to support students in understanding the Information Report text type and writing detailed report paragraphs. The workbooks also provide scaffolding, breaking down the writing process into manageable steps for your Year 2 students. This Download Includes the Following for Each Animal: Lesson Information and Examples Animal Booklet Cover Page 2 Differentiated animal Information Texts Animal Anatomy Diagrams - Inserting Adjectives (noun groups) Animal Action Task (Verbs) Text Analysis (Cut & Paste Activity) Text & Language Features Task Main Idea & Author Purpose Writing Task Animal Drawing Art Task Draft Idea Supports Scaffolded Writing Planner (Paragraph by Paragraph) Good Copy Writing Outline Animal Text Units Included: Saltwater Crocodile Veiled Chameleon Green Sea Turtle Thorny Devil Perentie Lizard Comprehension Analysis Resources The analysis resources within each unit booklet enable a detailed examination of the animal information texts. They facilitate breaking down the text, *identifying vocabulary, and annotating text/language features *using pencils and highlighters. These resources also encourage critical thinking, prompting students to identify the main idea and the author’s purpose. Each workbook follows a logical progression of activities. By downloading this resource, you gain the flexibility to utilize a different animal each week, allowing for valuable reading and writing practice in preparation for upcoming assessments. This comprehensive approach effectively ties everything together, offering a cohesive learning experience. Writing Resources: Simplify the writing process and support students in creating well-structured paragraphs. Scaffolded Writing Planner/Draft: Break down writing tasks into manageable steps, guiding students through each paragraph. Good Copy Writing Outline: Provides a clear and organized framework for crafting final drafts. Preview PDF & Video: The Chameleon resources have been included as a preview PDF & Video as an example of just one resource in this bundle! Please take a look at the PDF or each resource for more. Additional Details: Activity booklet style In Colour Printable or whiteboard & smartboard friendly PDF format Used for Yr 2 in Queensland, Australia! Australian Curriculum C2C aligned! Preview on TPT

Need spelling resources that align with the science of reading strategies? These printable and reusable Sound Sort activities are designed to help students develop the phonics rules and spelling skills they need to become successful readers and writers. All Phonemes included are located on the Single Phonograms poster in LEM Phonics. Print & Go! Currently HALF PRICE! Worksheet Information: Sorting sounds in word form 10 Cut & glue sorting sound activities Each worksheet includes sound-letter rules for easy reference! Tips for Use: For longer-lasting use, print, cut & laminate the worksheets. Identify all the respective sounds, then sort. Conveniently bundled for easy access and organization! 10 Phoneme Activities Included: LEM Phonics | Rules | 5 Sounds of ‘A’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 2 Sounds of ‘E’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 2 Sounds of ‘G’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 3 Sounds of ‘I’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 4 Sounds of ‘O’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 4 Sounds of ‘Y’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 2 Sounds of ‘X’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 2 Sounds of ‘S’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 4 Sounds of ‘U’ | Sound Sort Worksheet LEM Phonics | Rules | 2 Sounds of ‘C’ | Sound Sort Worksheet Materials Needed: Scissors Glue Workbooks Optional: L.E.M posters or sound cards to assist (Rules are on each worksheet for reference) Additional Details: Printable & projectable PDF document Colour headings More about LEM Phonics: L.E.M Phonics aligns with the science of reading strategies. The program is grounded in the principles of systematic and explicit phonics instruction, which has been shown to be highly effective in helping students learn to read. The program emphasizes the importance of sound-symbol relationships, phonemic awareness, and multisensory instruction, all of which are key components of the science of reading. Sound sorts, which are a core component of the L.E.M Phonics program, have been shown to be an effective tool for teaching phonics and spelling skills. In addition, L.E.M Phonics incorporates many of the principles of the Orton-Gillingham approach to teaching reading, which is widely recognized as one of the most effective methods for teaching students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties. Preview on TPT

This MEGA BUNDLE product saves you the hassle of creating Twelve weeks or an entire year’s worth of Animal Information Report Texts and Comprehension activities. It includes differentiated resources and analysis activities to support students in understanding the Information Report text type and writing detailed report paragraphs. The workbooks also provide scaffolding, breaking down the writing process into manageable steps for your Year 2 students. This Download Includes the Following for Each Animal: Lesson Information and Examples Animal Booklet Cover Page 2 Differentiated animal Information Texts Animal Anatomy Diagrams - Inserting Adjectives (noun groups) Animal Action Task (Verbs) Text Analysis (Cut & Paste Activity) Text & Language Features Task Main Idea & Author Purpose Writing Task Animal Drawing Art Task Draft Idea Supports Scaffolded Writing Planner (Paragraph by Paragraph) Good Copy Writing Outline Animal Text Units Included: Bilby Common Bush-Tail Possum Giraffe Ghost Bat Great White Shark Green-Eyed Tree Frog Honey Bee Koala Mealworm Saltwater Crocodile Sulfur-Crested Cockatoo Wombat Comprehension Analysis Resources The analysis resources within each unit booklet enable a detailed examination of the animal information texts. They facilitate breaking down the text, identifying vocabulary, and annotating text/language features using pencils and highlighters. These resources also encourage critical thinking, prompting students to identify the main idea and the author’s purpose. Each workbook follows a logical progression of activities. By downloading this resource, you gain the flexibility to utilize a different animal each week, allowing for valuable reading and writing practice in preparation for upcoming assessments. This comprehensive approach effectively ties everything together, offering a cohesive learning experience. Writing Resources: Simplify the writing process and support students in creating well-structured paragraphs. Scaffolded Writing Planner/Draft: Break down writing tasks into manageable steps, guiding students through each paragraph. Good Copy Writing Outline: Provides a clear and organized framework for crafting final drafts. Preview PDF & Video: The Honey Bee resources have been included as a preview PDF & Video as an example of just one resource in this bundle! Please take a look at the PDF or each resource for more. Additional Details: Activity booklet style In Colour Printable or whiteboard & smartboard friendly PDF format Used for Yr 2 in Queensland, Australia! Australian Curriculum C2C aligned! Preview on TPT

These Animal Report Craft Banners come with fun animal pennant displays for an animal information text research project. Perfect for any time of the year! Or as an engaging end-of-unit activity to complete an informative writing unit! This digital, printable and editable resource includes a variety of animal toppers, multiple lower and upper school report writing templates in the shape of a lead pencil display! Providing students with multiple choices and giving teachers the flexibility to differentiate for all abilities! Includes: Coloring in animal pennant banner templates - black & white Animal research report writing outlines - multiple versions & year levels (see below) Animal Lists - with mini color images for student inspiration Instruction page - visual and written Teacher editable version Student computer version Support pages - for teachers & students Blank Version - for teachers wanting to heavily adapt vocabulary Website research suggestions page - with high-quality educational hyper-links Trouble-shooting page - for students on a computer Printing support information Grade Level: Primary Years 2-6 These animal reports will look amazing on: A learning wall. A window space. A mobile partition board. Hanging from the ceiling/fishing line! They may be a little long depending on your roof height. Give it a try! Your students will love: The variety of animals choices Researching their animal on computers or with library books Handwriting or typing their report using computers Coloring their pencil craft for display: (Hanging Pennant) Showing off their work in a classroom display or to parents! Use as an Individual Activity, Partner Share, or as a faster Group Version with all the specific instructions included! It’s all done for you! **This platform is limited on word count and ability to see a detailed preview of all animals included. ** If you are unsure what this download includes, please look at it on Teachers Pay Teachers. It will also be cheaper there due to this website taking 20% more of the sale price plus fees. Preview on TPT

This MEGA BUNDLE product saves you the hassle of creating eight weeks worth of Animal Information Report Texts and Comprehension activities. It includes differentiated resources and analysis activities to support students in understanding the Information Report text type and writing detailed report paragraphs. The workbooks also provide scaffolding, breaking down the writing process into manageable steps for your Year 2 students. This Download Includes the Following for Each Animal: Lesson Information and Examples Animal Booklet Cover Page 2 Differentiated animal Information Texts Animal Anatomy Diagrams - Inserting Adjectives (noun groups) Animal Action Task (Verbs) Text Analysis (Cut & Paste Activity) Text & Language Features Task Main Idea & Author Purpose Writing Task Animal Drawing Art Task Draft Idea Supports Scaffolded Writing Planner (Paragraph by Paragraph) Good Copy Writing Outline Animal Text Units Included: Emperor Penguin Chameleon Koala Green Sea Turtle Great White Shark Green-Eyed Tree Frog Honey Bee Mealworm Comprehension Analysis Resources The analysis resources within each unit booklet enable a detailed examination of the animal information texts. They facilitate breaking down the text, identifying vocabulary, and annotating text/language features using pencils and highlighters. These resources also encourage critical thinking, prompting students to identify the main idea and the author’s purpose. Each workbook follows a logical progression of activities. By downloading this resource, you gain the flexibility to utilize a different animal each week, allowing for valuable reading and writing practice in preparation for upcoming assessments. This comprehensive approach effectively ties everything together, offering a cohesive learning experience. Writing Resources: Simplify the writing process and support students in creating well-structured paragraphs. Scaffolded Writing Planner/Draft: Break down writing tasks into manageable steps, guiding students through each paragraph. **Good Copy Writing Outline: **Provides a clear and organized framework for crafting final drafts. Additional Details: Activity booklet style In Colour Printable or whiteboard & smartboard friendly PDF format Used for Yr 2 in Queensland, Australia! Australian Curriculum C2C aligned! **This platform is limited on word count and ability to see a detailed preview of all animals included. ** If you are unsure what this download includes, please look at it on Teachers Pay Teachers. It will also be cheaper there due to this website taking 20% more of the sale price plus fees. Preview on TPT

This MEGA BUNDLE product saves you the hassle of creating Four weeks worth of Ocean Animal Information Report Texts and Comprehension activities. It includes differentiated resources and analysis activities to support students in understanding the Information Report text type and writing detailed report paragraphs. The workbooks also provide scaffolding, breaking down the writing process into manageable steps for your Year 2 students. This Download Includes the Following for Each Animal: Lesson Information and Examples Animal Booklet Cover Page 2 Differentiated animal Information Texts Animal Anatomy Diagrams - Inserting Adjectives (noun groups) Animal Action Task (Verbs) Text Analysis (Cut & Paste Activity) Text & Language Features Task Main Idea & Author Purpose Writing Task Animal Drawing Art Task Draft Idea Supports Scaffolded Writing Planner (Paragraph by Paragraph) Good Copy Writing Outline Animal Text Units Included: Great White Shark Green-eyed Tree Frog Emperor Penguin Leafy Sea Dragon (Sea Horse) Comprehension Analysis Resources The analysis resources within each unit booklet enable a detailed examination of the animal information texts. They facilitate breaking down the text, identifying vocabulary, and annotating text/language features using pencils and highlighters. These resources also encourage critical thinking, prompting students to identify the main idea and the author’s purpose. Each workbook follows a logical progression of activities. By downloading this resource, you gain the flexibility to utilize a different animal each week, allowing for valuable reading and writing practice in preparation for upcoming assessments. This comprehensive approach effectively ties everything together, offering a cohesive learning experience. Writing Resources: Simplify the writing process and support students in creating well-structured paragraphs. Scaffolded Writing Planner/Draft: Break down writing tasks into manageable steps, guiding students through each paragraph. Good Copy Writing Outline: Provides a clear and organized framework for crafting final drafts. Preview PDF & Video: The Honey Bee resources have been included as a preview PDF & Video as an example of just one resource in this bundle! Please take a look at the PDF or each resource for more. Additional Details: Activity booklet style In Colour Printable or whiteboard & smartboard friendly PDF format Used for Yr 2 in Queensland, Australia! Australian Curriculum C2C aligned! Preview on TPT

This MEGA BUNDLE product saves you the hassle of creating four weeks worth of Animal Information Report Texts and Comprehension activities. It includes differentiated resources and analysis activities to support students in understanding the Information Report text type and writing detailed report paragraphs. The workbooks also provide scaffolding, breaking down the writing process into manageable steps for your Year 2 students. This Download Includes the Following for Each Animal: Lesson Information and Examples Animal Booklet Cover Page 2 Differentiated animal Information Texts Animal Anatomy Diagrams - Inserting Adjectives (noun groups) Animal Action Task (Verbs) Text Analysis (Cut & Paste Activity) Text & Language Features Task Main Idea & Author Purpose Writing Task Animal Drawing Art Task Draft Idea Supports Scaffolded Writing Planner (Paragraph by Paragraph) Good Copy Writing Outline Animal Text Units Included: Common Bush-Tail Possum Koala Kookaburra Green Sea Turtle Comprehension Analysis Resources The analysis resources within each unit booklet enable a detailed examination of the animal information texts. They facilitate breaking down the text, identifying vocabulary, and annotating text/language features using pencils and highlighters. These resources also encourage critical thinking, prompting students to identify the main idea and the author’s purpose. Each workbook follows a logical progression of activities. By downloading this resource, you gain the flexibility to utilize a different animal each week, allowing for valuable reading and writing practice in preparation for upcoming assessments. This comprehensive approach effectively ties everything together, offering a cohesive learning experience. Writing Resources: Simplify the writing process and support students in creating well-structured paragraphs. Scaffolded Writing Planner/Draft: Break down writing tasks into manageable steps, guiding students through each paragraph. Good Copy Writing Outline: Provides a clear and organized framework for crafting final drafts. Additional Details: Activity booklet style In Colour Printable or whiteboard & smartboard friendly PDF format Used for Yr 2 in Queensland, Australia! Australian Curriculum C2C aligned! **This platform is limited on word count and ability to see a detailed preview of all animals included. ** If you are unsure what this download includes, please look at it on Teachers Pay Teachers. It will also be cheaper there due to this website taking 20% more of the sale price plus fees. Preview on TPT

Looking for a FREE and EASY way to collate one or multiple animal reports (Information Texts) in one place for easy retrieval? Use this no-prep resource when students are gathering factual information in preparation for an animal research project or they are about to start writing their own animal information reports. 8 Versions: Portrait – 4 versions Landscape – 4 Versions Sub-Headings Included! General Information Appearance Habitat Diet Predators Diagram Picture Map Movement Interesting Facts Life-Cycle Body Parts Tip: Print A4 or Enlarge to A3 for student pairs or groups! Grade Level: Primary Years (2+) Happy Teaching Friends! PS. Thank you for supporting a teacher!