Biography – Graphic Organiser 1
A simple Biography graphic organizer for gathering and recording information. Includes childhood information, accomplishments and why they are important. Suitable for years 3-7.
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Biography – Lesson Sequence
A 5 lesson (minimum) lesson sequence for teaching Biography. Topics include what is a biography, looking at good samples, and an independent project. All resources referred to are available in the Biography section. Suitable for years 3-7.
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A 5W plan for writing a Biography – who, what, when, where why. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingAuthor Study – What is an Author Study?
A 7 slide Powerpoint presentation outlining what an Author Study is, what students will learn and how to do an Author Study. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingAuthor Study – Venn Diagram
A Venn diagram to compare and contrast either characters, settings or illustrations from books by the same author. Suitable for years 2-7.
Continue readingAuthor Study – Teacher Assessment
A comprehensive Teacher Assessment rubric for use with the Independent Author Study Project. Covers all criteria from the project. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingAuthor Study Project – Student Checklist
A checklist for students to ensure they have completed all aspects of the Independent Author Study Project, including a self reflection comment. Two checklists per page. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingAuthor Study Project – Jeannie Baker
A 6 step Author Study project focused on Jeannie Baker with options for alternative presentation formats. Project steps include an illustration, biography, timeline, and Venn diagram. All resources referred to are available in the Author Study section. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingAuthor Study – Lesson Sequence 2
A 7 lesson (minimum) lesson sequence for students to produce an Author Study. Includes author immersion, an independent project and whole class guided author study. All resources referred to are available in the Author Study section. Suitable for years 3-7 and has more depth and elements than Lesson Sequence 1.
Continue readingBiography – Lesson Sequence
A 5 lesson (minimum) lesson sequence for teaching Biography. Topics include what is a biography, looking at good samples, and an independent project. All resources referred to are available in the Biography section. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingBiography – 5W Plan
A 5W plan for writing a Biography – who, what, when, where why. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingAuthor Study – Independent Project
A 6 step Author Study project with options for alternative presentation formats. Project steps include an illustration, biography, timeline, and Venn diagram. All resources referred to are available in the Author Study section. Suitable for years 3-7.
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A template with all the main areas required for students to research and write an Author Study, including Early Life, Book Titles, questions offering opinion, Illustrations, Imagery etc. Can be used as a stand alone mini project or in conjunction with all other Author Study resources. Suitable for years 3-7.
Continue readingAuthor Study – Lesson Sequence 1
A 6 lesson (minimum) lesson sequence for students to produce an Author Study. Includes author immersion, an independent project and whole class guided author study. All resources referred to are available in the Author Study section. Suitable for years 3-7.
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