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Diary of a Wombat
Read and share the ‘Diary of a Wombat” by Jackie French and enjoy the simplicity of the text! This book is great for consolidating days of the week and establishing what routines are. Work through the initial tasks to become familiar with the text and then record your own diary.
All the tasks included for Diary of a Wombat are all print and go-
Word splash for a wombat
A wombat is-has-can
Compare the two – wombat and koala
Recount of the book
Recount of my week
Change the ending
Students choose an animal to have as their character in their own diary
Discuss days of the week and brainstorm ideas that they could use in the diary
Choose a cover to use for your diary which includes a make your own design a front cover
Write and enjoy the diaries that they write
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The Doorbell Rang - A Division Problem
Wombat Stew is a much loved story about some adorable Australian animals. Follow Dingo as he tries to make a stew to eat while the other animals try to trick him.
This book study for ‘Wombat Stew’ contains the following printables
Getting to know the text
Alphabet Key
Parts of speech – classify the words and make a display
What I know, want to know and new learning
Alphabet Wall for a class display
Working through the text tasks include -
Beginning, middle, end
Text Connections
Problems and solutions
Write a summary
Story Elements
I see, I think, I wonder
A Dingo-Wombat-Emu-Echidna-Kookaburra-Lizard-Koala-Platypus is, can, has
Use adjectives to describe
Beyond the text tasks include -
Main Idea and sub plots
Conversations
Venn Diagrams compare animal characters in Wombat Stew
Change the ending
A recipe to use
Alternative coping methods
Personality Traits
Use adjectives
List Australian animals
Amazing illustration
Visual Illustrations
New Book Cover
Book Reports
Author Tools
Interview questions
Conversation between Wombat Stew characters
Innovation on the text
Sequel to text
Make your own book
Non-Fiction Responses for an Information Report include -
Photos to use as display and conversation prompts
Fact cards to share in colour and black/white
Planners (USA and Non-USA spelling)
Pages to use for writing text
Information Text rubric (USA and Non-USA spelling)
Map of the world
Interactive Note Pages for planning (USA and Non-USA spelling)
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ANZAC Day PowerPoint of Facts
ANZAC Day is an important part of Australian and New Zealand history – one we share that has shaped our countries with mateship, perseverance and honour. We need to share the history of ANZAC Day with future generations.
This PowerPoint will assist in building an understanding of ANZAC Day and why we hold it as an important part of our history and acknowledge it every year.
Use this ANZAC Day as a PowerPoint and share with your grade.
Discuss each slide and ask questions about their understanding.
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Possum Magic A Book Study - Australian Animals
Possum Magic is a great Australian picture story book. It has amazing illustrations of the wildlife and it makes strong connections with each State or Territory. As the characters travel around the country they eat some amazing Australian food.
What will you get in this product?
Printables to record learning
Tasks for learning centers
Writing prompts
Prep is quick and easy… Just print the student pages, gather the materials listed, and you’re ready for a fun and engaging class!
Tasks include -
KWHL – two options to choose from. What do you know, want to know, how will you check the facts and record new learning
Beginning middle and end – draw pictures and add text underneath the INB page
Write a summary
Sequence – draw four pictures and add text
Writing in capitals – why do we do this?
Word Focus – what are new words to you?
Where did Hush visit? – track it on a map
The food we eat and compare to what a possum should eat
How to make Hush visible?
Draw part of the story and add a description
Grandma Poss is - can – has
Text Connections
Animal Research
INB page for the Setting, Characters, Complications and Resolutions
DeBono’s Hats
Comparison of two characters
Character Traits
Word Splash about the book
Recount template x 2
What do you think the main idea is?
The saddest part of the story is…
Compare the beginning and the end
Change the ending
Add a new character to add value to the text
I see, I think, I wonder about the text
Persuade others to read the text
Make a list of animals that appear in the book
Be a designer – make a new cover
Write a conversation between two characters
Record the point of view of the characters
Draw the food Hush ate in each state or territory
Themes – Australian Picture Story Book, food, travel, Australian Animals
This is what teachers, like you, have said about this product…
This was a great resource I used during my book unit for “Possum Magic”. There were a range of activities to cover different skills in reading. Students were engaged and loved the worksheets. Kimberley
I used this resource pack for our Australian animals unit during homeschooling. Very helpful and a great range of activities. It is very suitable for the Year 1-3 level. Michelle
Absolutely love this unit! These are great worksheets and activities! My kids loved it so much! Thank you! Miss Leek
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Fantastic Mr Fox
This is a much loved book by Roald Dahl. Fantastic Mr Fox is the perfect book to start serial reading as a class novel. Engage in the text by selecting from the many options this pack provides for you and your students.
Vocabulary Cards can be used as
Flashcards
Sorting cards by using the Parts of speech labels
Writing prompts by displaying around the room
Word study prompts for class or individual lists
They can be copied as they are or on colored card
Word Wall
There are two versions for printing
These posters are an excellent way to brainstorm words together for reading and writing
Display in a prominent place in your room and watch your writers go!
Visual Representation
This section includes a page for each chapter where students can draw what they think about each chapter as you read it aloud
Record a summary for each chapter
Print and Go
Word splashes for Mr Fox, Mrs Fox, the Fox children, Badger, The Feats and each of the three farmers
Plus, Minus and Interesting facts
Alphabet Key
I see, I think, I wonder
Record three facts
3/2/1 – Facts, options, questions
Text to text, self and world
Compare and contrast the movie and the book, fiction and real foxes
Design a book cover
Responding through the senses
Writing about the Reading
Writing letters- convince the farmers to leave the foxes alone
Quote and respond to change the story
Main Idea and sub points
Author tools – what does Roald Dahl do to keep us reading and interested?
Interview questions – for the foxes and the farmers
Dialogue between characters
Make an advertisement for the feast
Newsletter article about saving the foxes/getting the foxes
Biographical sketch about Mr Fox
Write a different ending
Write an innovation on the text
Draw and label the tunnels they made
Make a list of important facts from the text
List the complications and resolutions
Write a sequel
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Christmas Elf Writing Prompts
Christma Elf Writing Prompts - This pack explores what we think we know about elves. The tasks help to build on this and extend writing skills with a variety of print and go writing prompts.
KWHL – What we know- want to know- how will we know it – new learning
Facts – 20 facts in color and 20 facts to print and go – display around the room and use for discussion
Sequence an Elf day
Word splash – describe an elf
Character traits of an elf
A day in the life of an elf – INB with instructions
Recount a day in the life of an elf with side graphics
Mending the sleigh
Preparing the sleigh
Directions x2
Application to be an elf
Food that elves eat
Jobs that elves have
How does an elf relax
Toy production - what does that look like?
Naughty or Nice
Best part of my day
Summary task
What makes a good elf?
Describe what an elf wears
I see, I think, I wonder
Persuade
Designer task
Make some great elf names using a code you come up with a name
Key words – elf, Christmas, Santa, North Pole, celebrations, toys, writing
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Measurement Informal Length Printables
This product is an engaging tool to work with Informal Measurement (Non Standard Length). Learning to measure with non standard tools is lots of fun. At the end of the pack are four assessment pages to track your students. This is a low prep pack with hands on tasks.
Your students will be out of their seats, engaged in measuring objects around your room and discussing the length of objects.
What will you get in this product?
Hands on tasks for informal measuring of length
Printable templates
Assessment ideas
The materials you will need are readily available in your classroom - paper clips, blocks, counters.
This pack includes -
How can we use items to measure objects? There is a black/white and color option to print as a poster to add other measurements to.
Measuring my Teddy Bear with a buddy
Measuring my Teddy Bear with a buddy
Which foot is longer?
Measuring my Teddy with blocks
Measuring my Teddy with paper clips
Sort order of height
Who is taller?
Choose an object to measure
Measuring objects with paper clips
Measuring objects with blocks
Choose objects to measure paper clips/blocks/bears
Measure distance with your feet
Pages for Assessment
Prep is quick and easy… Just print the pages, gather the materials listed, and you’re ready for a fun and engaging class!
This is what teachers, like you, have said about this product
This is a great resource that is well done and can be implemented into the classroom quickly and effectively. I would highly recommend it. Gen
This is exactly what I have been looking for. In the past I have always felt that my measurement unit has been a “hodge-podge” of activities. Now I am confident that my students will “measure up!” I appreciate your thoroughness! Thanks! Karen
A great resource to use to set up an investigation on measuring length to check for understanding. Marjorie
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Room on the Broom
Use the magical picture story book “Room on the Broom’ to explore language, have shared experiences and look at character, setting and plot development. Quick and easy setup plus clear student directions make these activities perfect for centers.
Your students will love exploring new vocabulary, sharing what they discover, listing parts of speech, sequencing and writing tasks through this book study.
Tasks included in our product -
Words – There are words from the story on cards for you to use. You can display them in your room as writing or reading prompts. They can be used to put into alphabetical order, sort words into similar groups and name the groups. In word work, students can find the meanings of them. Labels are provided to sort into nouns, adjectives and verbs.
KWHL - Copy each page and display. As a grade, list the things you - Know about Witches- Want to know about Witches - How will we find this out? In the last section, record your new Learning about Witches (there is one on each page as well as a template that includes all four on one page).
Word Splash - Around each picture, record words to describe it. Discuss adjectives, verbs and nouns
Print and go – sequencing task, label the characters, fill in the missing word, two comprehension tasks, two sequencing tasks, beginning/middle/end, witch/dragon are-have-can, fact task, story map – setting, characters and problem/solution, true or false, making connections, my opinion, narrative template, witch and animals to go on the side of your writing, a recount, Dragon loses fire, word work – oo – itch – and, phonic challenge.
Stick Puppets - Copy page of your choice. Cut and attach to sticks. Students perform oral plays with the characters.
This is what teachers, like you, have said about this product…
Great tool to use during Literacy rotations to help expand the students thoughts while reading one of their favourite stories.
— Nichole R.
I left these resources for my relief when I was sick and it completely covered everything that I required and saved me prep time when I wasn’t feeling well! My students loved these resources. I will definitely be using these again and will recommend to my co-workers. Chantelle
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Reading Comprehension Strategy Posters
Make the teaching of reading comprehension clear with our Reading Strategy Comprehension Posters. They are great for displaying in your classroom. They will assist your students to work through reading skills with supporting clues on each poster.
I use reading strategies to help my students explore texts and gain a deeper understanding of character, setting and plot development.
Reading Strategy Comprehension Posters included are -
Predicting
Visualising – Visualizing
Summarising – Summarizing
Questioning
Connecting
Identifying
Inferring
Evaluating
Your students will love the clear prompts to support them to identify parts of a text with greater understanding.
Prep is quick and easy… Just print the pages, and you’re ready to display and use the poster prompts!
This is what teachers, like you, have said about our product…
Clear, concise, colourful and well produced posters! Will serve as pertinent, visual and creative reminders in the class! A real timesaver! Many thanks! Celia
What a great resource for my reading wall! Nicole
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Elmer the Elephant
Elmer the Elephant Writing and Craft Activities - Elmer is a much loved elephant and the series of books are read over and over again. These writing tasks and craft activities will support increasing vocabulary and writing skills.
Tasks include -
• Alphabet Key – write down words or phrases to describe Elmer or the books you read
• Record words to describe Elmer – inside or outside traits
• Label parts of an elephant
• Create a summary – read a book and complete the task
• Recount of the story – choose a text to recount
• Plus, minus and interesting facts – for any book
• Concept map – can be used to describe characters or texts
• Three facts, two opinions and one question you have about Elmer
• I see, I think, I wonder statements about Elmer
• Elmer can, is, has
• Elmer Fact Chart
• Make a paper weave Elmer
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How to Catch an Elf - Book Study
This is a ‘How to catch an Elf’ book companion pack with a design brief to make a trap to catch an elf. There are writing prompts and Literacy Center Tasks to keep your students working hard around Christmas time.
Word Wall
There are two versions for printing.
These posters are an excellent way to brainstorm words together for reading and writing.
Display in a prominent place in your room and watch your writers go!
Visual Representation
This section includes a page for each trap in the text.
Students can draw what they think about each trap.
As you read aloud stop before you show the illustrations from the book.
Record a summary for each change.
Then predict a new trap design.
Print and Go
This sections includes
Word splashes for each the Elf, Santa and the children
Plus, Minus and Interesting facts
Alphabet Key
I see, I think, I wonder
Record three facts
3/2/1 – Facts, options, questions
Text to text, self and world
Compare and contrast
Design a book cover
Book Review
The Book Review templates allow for illustrations and a text response.
The first page is great for setting up beginning, middle and ending so that the second page is easier to complete.
Writing About the Reading
Is-has-can tasks
Writing letters- convince to keep the Elf safe
Main Idea and sub points
Author tools – what does the author do to keep us reading and interested?
Interview questions
Dialogue between characters
Make an advertisement for the feast
Write a different ending
Write an innovation on the text
Draw and label a story map
Make a list of important facts from the text
List the complications and resolutions
Write a sequel
Recount
Summary
Design a new Elf Trap
Discuss three good traps
Draw one great trap
Design the trap
Make the trap
Get feedback and make modifications
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Wombat Stew Book Companion
Wombat Stew is a much loved story about some adorable Australian animals. Follow Dingo as he tries to make a stew to eat while the other animals try to trick him.
This book study for ‘Wombat Stew’ contains the following printables
Getting to know the text
Alphabet Key
Parts of speech – classify the words and make a display
What I know, want to know and new learning
Alphabet Wall for a class display
Working through the text tasks include -
Beginning, middle, end
Text Connections
Problems and solutions
Write a summary
Story Elements
I see, I think, I wonder
A Dingo-Wombat-Emu-Echidna-Kookaburra-Lizard-Koala-Platypus is, can, has
Use adjectives to describe
Beyond the text tasks include -
Main Idea and sub plots
Conversations
Venn Diagrams compare animal characters in Wombat Stew
Change the ending
A recipe to use
Alternative coping methods
Personality Traits
Use adjectives
List Australian animals
Amazing illustration
Visual Illustrations
New Book Cover
Book Reports
Author Tools
Interview questions
Conversation between Wombat Stew characters
Innovation on the text
Sequel to text
Make your own book
Non-Fiction Responses for an Information Report include -
Photos to use as display and conversation prompts
Fact cards to share in colour and black/white
Planners (USA and Non-USA spelling)
Pages to use for writing text
Information Text rubric (USA and Non-USA spelling)
Map of the world
Interactive Note Pages for planning (USA and Non-USA spelling)
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Narrative Prompts
Some children at writing time get stuck for ideas. These Narrative Writing Prompts will help motivate your writers and you will never hear – “I don’t know what to write about.” Copy these in color and laminate before adding to your display board. There is a save your ink version.
This pack contains
• label choices for tag containers
• a poster to print off in color and use as part of your display board
• tags for plot ideas
• tags for setting ideas
• tags for character ideas
• writing papers to allow for differentiation between your writers
I have placed some of the tags on a pin board in buckets. They can be placed on a shelf too. The students choose a tag from each bucket – character, setting and plot and then weave the ideas into a narrative.
Links to related products
Persuasive Writing Prompts
Writing Prompts and Ideas
100 Writing Prompt Pages
Text Type Posters
Text Type Posters, Planners and Trackers
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Positional Words
Teaching Positional Words is vital for the placement of people and objects. Our Positional Word Resource is going to teach, explore and consolidate these important words. Your students will love exploring these positional words through these tasks.
The positional words covered in this pack are above, across, against, among, around, behind, below, beside, between, down, far, first, in, into, last, near, off, on, out, over, through, toward, under and up
Posters
are available in two sizes
two color options - full color and b/w which can be printed on color card which is a third option
the smaller size could be used for matching opposites
Jigsaw Puzzle
Match the picture to the right word for extra revision
Bingo Game
You will need counters to place over the icons when they are called out by the caller.
There are ten boards to choose from
Student Booklet
Two versions
First version is a read and color
Second is fill in the missing position word and then color
I have – Who has card set
It doesn’t matter which card starts, all cards must be in play
Print and Go
Two options for writing in the correct word
Two versions for gluing the correct word
Two versions of draw a picture for the word given
Glue in the opposite positional word
Two glue sorts for behind/in front, near/far and under/over
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The Crayons Love Our Planet
These tasks are for the book – The Crayons Love Our Planet – DeWalt and Jeffers
Use it to explore World Environment Day, Earth Day and/or Arbor Day.
Pre Reading Prediction
• predictions from the cover
• predictions for what will happen after two pages
• Interactive Flap Page for recording predictions
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Vocabulary Tasks
• Alphabet Key
• Word Wall
• Words to describe our planet
Summary templates
• What did the crayons draw?
• Recount template
Print and Go
• I see, I think, I wonder
• 3-2-1 facts-opinions-questions
• Plus, minus, and interesting parts
• Text to Text, Self, World
• Write a sequel
• Sequencing task with two options
• Wordfind – two options
Book Report
• Read the text and decide if you would recommend it to others.
Craft Idea
• Create a display with our Earth and choices for headers and footers
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Christmas Writing Prompts
Christmas Writing Prompts contains 40 writing tasks to choose from. Your students will enjoy sharing how they celebrate this time of the year. Each task is ready to print and go.
Tasks include -
• Christmas Word Wall
• A-Z key – record what you know about Christmas
• Reasons why I love Christmas
• List stocking fillers
• Christmas in Paradise – Summer/Winter Venn Diagram in colour and b/w
• My Christmas wish list
• A letter to Santa – I haven’t always been good
• A letter to Santa – I think I have been good
• A thank you letter to Santa
• Food we leave out – list and draw
• My note to leave with the food for Santa
• How to pick a great tree
• Who do you give presents to?
• A tale of two naughty elves – a planning page, an illustration and writing page and an additional writing page
• Christmas in Paradise – colour writing stimulus and a planning page, an illustration and writing page and an additional writing page (summer)
• Christmas in Paradise – colour writing stimulus and a planning page, an illustration and writing page and an additional writing page (winter)
• Label Santa’s outfit
• Design a new Santa outfit
• Santa is-can-has
• Reindeer are-can-have
• An Elf is-can-has
• Food we eat on Christmas Day
• Design a new toy
• Evaluate a toy for Santa
• Santa dropped off the wrong presents – a narrative – a planning page, an illustration and writing page and an additional writing page
• What could be in this present?
• What is the best gift of all?
• Draw and label your favourite decorations
• Review a Christmas Book
• Santa got stuck in the chimney
• Application to be an Elf
• Reindeer Application
• Best Christmas ever – recount
• A week in the life of an elf
• A reindeer scared of heights
• Procedure – how to wrap a present
• Describe a reindeer
• Research and write some
• Christmas jokes
• An Acrostic Poem
• Where do you spend Christmas?
Please read the description and download the preview before purchasing. The preview clearly shows you what is included in this pack.
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Goal Setting and Reflecting for the New Year
Goal Setting and Reflecting for the New Year is made easy with this banner and activities that will motivate your students to set realistic and achievable goals. Record them in a booklet to keep and reflect on as the year continues.
Reflections on Last Year
At the beginning of each section, you will find detailed instructions to guide your activities.
This Page: Start by recording three highlights from last year. Once you identify these milestones, celebrate them and use them as a foundation to build on this year.
Pennants or Banners
For Display: Create colourful pennants to showcase in your classroom. Begin by colouring and designing the pennants.
Personalization: Copy the first pennant, glue it on the back of each one, and tailor it for every student.
All About Me
Two Versions Available: Use the templates to share favourite items, such as colours and hobbies.
How to Use: Add personal information to the pages, then display them or compile them into a class book to help everyone get to know one another.
Interactive Note Pages
Customization Options: Choose from pages with different fonts.
Reflection Prompts: Write about what you aspire to be, what you wish to do, skills you’d like to develop, or experiences you’d like to have.
Make a Mobile
Choosing Materials: Select either yellow or white headings for your mobile.
Assembly: Write comments on each piece, attach them together with a string, and hang the mobile in the classroom. Use the circle marks to punch holes for hanging.
Learning Goals Booklet
Preparation: Copy the pages you need, then staple them at the indicated marks.
Custom Goals: Add personalized goals using the blank page included in the booklet.
Assembly: Cut the pages in half to create two smaller books.
New Year Thoughts
Group Brainstorming: Provide each child with a booklet. Before they write, brainstorm ideas as a group to inspire thoughtful responses.
Countdown Booklet
Copy and Staple: Prepare the booklets by copying and stapling the pages at the marked areas.
Personal Goals: On each page, record activities or goals you want to achieve this year, prioritizing the most important one as Number One.
Create Two Books: Cut each booklet in half to maximize resources.
Autographs
Activity: Write your autograph and collect signatures from classmates.
Reflection: Repeat this task at the end of the year to compare how your signature has changed over time.
Enjoy exploring the Goal Setting and Reflecting for the New Year activities. Before purchasing, please read the description carefully and download the preview, which clearly outlines everything included in this pack.
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Meerkat Mayhem Book Study and Craft Ideas
Dive into the exciting world of meerkats with this engaging Meerkat Mayhem interactive learning pack! Perfect for elementary/primary students, this resource combines fun and education, helping learners build essential skills while exploring the lives of these fascinating creatures.
Pre Reading Tasks
• Predictions from the cover
• Predict what will happen after two pages
• Interactive Flap page for recording predictions
Vocabulary Tasks
• Alphabet Key
• Word Wall
• Is-have-can for a sloth
• Words to describe the characters
Summary
• Important facts
• Beginning. Middle, End with two options
• Somebody, wanted, but, so, then
• First, next, then, after that, last or finally
• Recount
• Main Idea and sub points
Rubrics and planners
• Support to write an Informational Text
• Use these planners and rubrics to write about Meerkats.
• 4 choices of paper to write on
Print and go section
• Record words to describe a meerkat
• Compare two characters
• I see, I think, I wonder
• Problem and solutions
• Plus, minus, and interesting parts
• Text to Text, Self, World
• Interview questions
• Design a new cover
• Author’s Purpose
• Write a sequel
• Write a different ending
• Draw and label a Story Map
• Where are the meerkats?
Book Reports
• Fiction Text
Craft Idea
• Make a meerkat
• Make a peeping meerkat
• Paint or colour a meerkat and add worms
Meerkat Facts
• Cards for displaying the vocabulary and facts
Meerkat Photos
• Use these to display for discussion and display
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My Town and Community
My Town and Community pack contains 20 writing tasks and an 8-page reader about your town. Motivate your students to think about what your town has, what makes it special, unique and a great place to be.
This is what is included -
Word Wall
KWHL
Make a list of what is in your town
Interactive Note pages for each building in your town – Fire Station, Doctors, Movie theatre, Restaurant, Hospital, Police Station, Post Office, Law Court, Garage, Ambulance, Library, Supermarket, Mall, Church plus a blank page to create your own
List and draw road signs and the functions they have
Adjectives and verbs for the park
Venn Diagram for City and Country
Transport in my town – draw and describe
Research street names
My town is best because……
A day in my town
Choose one part of your town and list three main facts
Interactive Notebook Page for my Favorite/Favourite Place in my town
DeBono’s Hats – My town
Jigsaw pieces for places in our town – a reading task. Two sets one in b/w for use as an Interactive Notebook and the second for use as a Learning Center
Goods and Services – brainstorm list
Customers – why do they come?
Draw a map of your town
Changes I have seen – draw before and after and then use as a writing prompt
My town is unique because
Plus a reader in black and white (8 pages) photocopy, then staple, and cut in half to make two books.
My Town and Community pack is an ideal way to explore your town and learn all about why it is unique.
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Recount Planners and Ideas
Recount Planners and Ideas - Perfect for Any Classroom!
This comprehensive Recount Writing Pack is designed to make teaching recount writing a breeze! Packed with engaging templates, purposeful planners, and versatile lined paper, this resource is perfect for fostering creative and structured writing for your students.
Recount Planners and Ideas include?
Planner Templates:
4Ws and a concluding statement
First, Next, Finally (x2 options)
5Ws and First, Next, Finally (x2 options)
5Ws half-page planner
Key Word Planner
“What Does My Recount Need?” planner
Clear purpose: Retelling an event
Recount Topics to Spark Creativity:
Birthday,
Book,
Christmas,
Easter
Embarrassing Moment,
Family Event,
First Day of School
Getting Caught,
Holiday,
Movie,
School Concert
School Time,
Sports Day,
Travel,
Time with Friends
Weekend,
Wild Weather
Lined Paper Options:
Eight visually appealing layouts to suit any writing activity!
Why Teachers Love It:
Saves time with ready-to-use templates
Encourages creativity and structure
Perfect for a variety of recount topics
Ideal for grades 1-6
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This product is for personal use in one classroom only. Please purchase additional licenses if you need to share or use it in multiple classrooms. You may not share or distribute this product without the author’s consent.