Information Reports – Poster 2 A3
A full colour Information Report poster to be printed on A3. States the purpose and structure whilst giving samples. Suitable for years 3-7.
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Information Reports – Poster 2 A4
A full colour Information Report poster to be printed on A4. States the purpose and structure whilst giving samples. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingReading at Home With Your Child – Letter
A sample letter for parents detailing how to most effectively read with your child. This is also in Word format to allow editing.
Continue readingReading Log
A template that can be printed and pasted into books, or used digitally, for students to record what they are reading. This is also in Word format to allow amendment to headings.
Continue readingInformation Reports – Assessment
A template to write an Information Report in, containing all heading sections and a teacher rubric for marking. For use at the culmination of this topic. Uses the same format used throughout the teaching sequence. Suitable for years 3-7. This is also in Word format if alteration to the wording or categories is required.
Continue readingInformation Reports – Facts to Report 1
A template with dot point facts on emus, separated into different topics to guide students to write an Information Report using the correct format. Three paragraphs required. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingInformation Reports – Facts to Report 2
A template with dot point facts on emus, separated into different topics to guide students to write an Information Report using the correct format. Five paragraphs required. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingInformation Reports – Ordering Task Frogs
A list of sentences about frogs to be grouped into paragraphs by cutting and pasting. Two frog images included. Answers included. Suitable for years 2-7.
Continue readingInformation Reports – Ordering Task Rainforests
A list of sentences about Australian rainforests to be grouped into paragraphs by cutting and pasting. Answers included. Suitable for years 4-7.
Continue readingInformation Reports – Planner 1
A simple planner to begin research for writing an Information Report. Includes sections on title, opening statement, series of facts and images. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingInformation Reports – Planner 2
A planner to begin research for writing an Information Report. Includes sections on title, opening statement, three paragraphs and images. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingInformation Reports – Poster 1 A3
A full colour Information Report poster to be printed on A3. States the purpose and structure. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingInformation Reports – Poster 1 A4
A full colour Information Report poster to be printed on A4. States the purpose and structure. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingInformation Reports – Sample 1 Cairns
An Information Report sample on the topic of Cairns. Contains 4 paragraphs. Can be printed or viewed on a digital device. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingInformation Reports – Sample 2 Frogs
A simple Information Report sample on the topic of frogs. Contains 5 short paragraphs. Can be printed or viewed on a digital device. Suitable for years 2-5.
Continue readingInformation Reports – Sample 3 Cats
A very simple Information Report sample on the topic of cats. Contains 3 short paragraphs. Can be printed or viewed on a digital device. Suitable for years 2-5.
Continue readingInformation Reports
An 8 slide Powerpoint presentation outlining what an Information Report is, how to write one, the structure and an annotated sample. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingInformation Reports – Sample 4 Rainforests
A complex Information Report sample on the topic of rainforests. Contains 6 paragraphs. Can be printed or viewed on a digital device. Suitable for years 5-7.
Continue readingBook Report – Sample
A Book Report sample based on Cinderella. The report is separated into sections, based on the Book Report Organiser. Makes clear the expectations and sentence structure. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingSpeech Writing
A 6 slide Powerpoint presentation that breaks down the structure of speech writing and making. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingSpeech Writing – What Makes a Good Speech
A shared reading for what makes a good speech. Can be printed or viewed on a digital device. Includes a link to a YouTube clip of a great speech. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingSpeech Writing – Template
A template for writing speeches, that is separated into sections – introduction, attention getter, body (with 3 main ideas) and conclusion. Suitable for years 3-7. This is also in Word format if alteration to the wording or categories is required.
Continue readingSpeech Writing – Teacher Assessment
A comprehensive Teacher Assessment for use with Speech Writing and Making. Uses the same structure of the templates. Space for a teacher comment. Suitable for years 3-7. This is also in Word format if alteration to the wording or categories is required.
Continue readingSpeech Writing – Sample
An excellent example of a student written speech. Gives students an idea of what a good speech contains. Uses the same structure of the templates. Can be printed or viewed on a digital device. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingSpeech Writing – Making an Oral Presentation
An A4 printout (or can be viewed on a digital device) containing tips on making an excellent oral presentation, separated into sections. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingSpeech Writing – Lesson Sequence
Two different lesson sequences on Speech Writing – 1 x 6 lessons, 1 x 7 lessons – focusing on good speech structure, what makes a good speech, writing, peer feedback and presenting. All resources referred to available in the Speech Writing section. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingNote Taking – Task
A 2 slide PowerPoint Note Taking task. Do together on a digital board. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingNote Taking – Sample 4 Rainforests
A note taking sample text on the topic of Rainforests. Suitable for years 3-7
Continue readingNote Taking – Sample 3 Cats
A note taking sample text on the topic of Cats. Suitable for years 3-7
Continue readingNote Taking – Sample 2 Frogs
A note taking sample text on the topic of Frogs. Suitable for years 3-7
Continue readingNote Taking – Sample 1 Cairns
A note taking sample text on the topic of Cairns. Suitable for years 3-7
Continue readingNote Taking – Llama activity
A note taking activity that can be done as a whole class or individually. Read some text on llamas, underline the key points and then make dot points.Also available in Word format if you wish to complete digitally on the board. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingNote Taking – Lesson Sequence
A 3 lesson sequence on how to take notes. This skill is then transferrable for projects, assignments and research. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingMini Book Club – Sample
A sample Mini Book Club, based on the novel Hatchet. Shows students what to talk about and how much they need to write to fill 2 minutes worth of talking time. Use as a whole class lesson. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingMini Book Club – Lesson Sequence
A 3 step lesson sequence for how to operate a Mini Book Club during literacy lessons. All resources referred to are in the Mini Book Club section. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingMini Book Club – Framework
A framework for how to run a Mini Book Club during a literacy session each week. Gives students structure and examples about how to prepare and what to discuss. Students share on topics such as setting, genre, theme, 5W, CAFÉ strategies etc. Can be printed or viewed on a digital device. Must be modelled first. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingWriting Poster – Great Writers Remember
A full colour poster, available in A4 and A3, listing points that great writer’s remember. Great for use prior to Naplan. Suitable for years 2-8
Continue readingBook Report – Teacher Assessment
A comprehensive Teacher Assessment for use with the Book Report. Covers all criteria from the project. Space for a teacher comment. Suitable for years 3-7. This is also in Word format if alteration to the wording or categories is required.
Continue readingBook Report – Student Self Assessment
A comprehensive Student Self Assessment for use with the Book Report. Covers all criteria from the project. Space for a student comment. Suitable for years 3-7. This is also in Word format if alteration to the wording or categories is required.
Continue readingBook Report – Student Rubric
A comprehensive Student rubric for use with the Book Report. Can be used as a self assessment and/or for students to refer to as they complete the book report. Covers all criteria from the project. Suitable for years 3-7. This is also in Word format if alteration to the wording or categories is required.
Continue readingBook Report – Scaffolded Template
A scaffolded Book Report template that gives clear and easy suggestions for how to respond to each section of a book report. Can be printed for students to paste into books or displayed on a digital device. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingBook Report – Organiser
A Book Report template with guidance for collecting key information in order to write. Headings include main characters, settings, plot summary and opinion. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingBook Report – Lesson Sequence
A 5 lesson (minimum) lesson sequence for teaching Book Reports. Topics include how to write a good one, modelled writing and an independent book report. All resources referred to are available in the Book Report section. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingBook Report – How to write a good Book Report
A 4 slide Powerpoint presentation outlining what a Book Report is and how to write a good one. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingBiography – What is a biography?
A 10 slide Powerpoint presentation outlining what a Biography is and what they contain. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingBiography – Project Teacher Assessment
A comprehensive Teacher Assessment rubric for use with the Biography Project. Covers all criteria from the project. Suitable for years 3-7. This is in Word format if alteration to the wording or categories is required.
Continue readingBiography – Sample
An annotated example of a biography on a fictional character. Includes all the essential elements of a good biography. Print out or use on a digital device. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingBiography – Research Template
A comprehensive Student Self Assessment rubric for use with the Biography Project. Covers all criteria from the project. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingBiography – Project Student Self Assessment
A comprehensive Student Self Assessment rubric for use with the Biography Project. Covers all criteria from the project. Suitable for years 3-7. This is also in Word format if alteration to the wording or categories is required.
Continue readingBiography – Graphic Organiser 2
A Biography graphic organizer for gathering and recording information. Includes important experiences, personal information, accomplishments and why they are important. Suitable for years 3-7.
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