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<p>The 3 Ticking Texts books encourage early readers to understand texts. Book 1 is aimed at KS1 plus older pupils with literacy problems. Each book includes various types of short texts with a low reading level and a high interest level, and the format allows children with poor coordination/writing ability to concentrate solely on text comprehension skills. The sheets are useful for shared and guided reading and for homework and are also suitable for speaking and listening work. Discussion points and extension activities are included for each text. This is a useful resource for children who have ‘learnt to read’ and are now ‘reading to learn.’ Previously available through Easylearn.</p>

<p>This lesson has been designed for anyone studying Functional Skills English Level One and Level Two. The lesson goes through two different texts and helps learners to understand how to use quotations to make comparisons and respond to the higher value questions on the reading exam paper.</p> <p>If you enjoyed this lesson, then please check out our shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.</p>

<p>This Halloween, get students reading The Monkey’s Paw, W.W.Jacobs. This 21 page booklet has mini comprehension questions to support students understanding of the story. This booklet also includes:</p> <ul> <li>My predictions</li> <li>Themes</li> <li>Quotation analysis</li> <li>Character summary sheets</li> </ul> <p>SO MUCH MORE!</p>

<p>The 3 Ticking Texts books encourage early readers to understand texts. Book 2 is aimed at KS2 plus older pupils with literacy problems. Each book includes various types of short texts with a low reading level and a high interest level, and the format allows children with poor coordination/writing ability to concentrate solely on text comprehension skills. The sheets are useful for shared and guided reading and for homework and are also suitable for speaking and listening work. Discussion points and extension activities are included for each text. This is a useful resource for children who have ‘learnt to read’ and are now ‘reading to learn.’ Previously available through Easylearn.</p>

<p>Talk for Writing - Text Map &amp; Model Text</p> <p>based on The Magic Paintbrush (by Julia Donaldson and Joel Stuart)</p> <p>Suitable for year 1,2 or 3</p>

<p>The 3 Ticking Texts books encourage early readers to understand texts. Book 3 is aimed at KS2 plus KS3 pupils with literacy problems. Each book includes various types of short texts with a low reading level and a high interest level, and the format allows children with poor coordination/writing ability to concentrate solely on text comprehension skills. The sheets are useful for shared and guided reading and for homework and are also suitable for speaking and listening work. Discussion points and extension activities are included for each text. This is a useful resource for children who have ‘learnt to read’ and are now ‘reading to learn.’ Previously available through Easylearn.</p>

<p>4 examples of instruction texts aimed at lower key stage 2/year 2:<br /> How to make pancakes<br /> How to make fudgy brownies<br /> How to look after a dog<br /> How to plant a sunflower<br /> PGF format</p> <p>Coloured feature key for children to use to identify and highlight the key features. (word document to enabling editing)</p> <p>Marking grid/success criteria to use when writing instruction texts (word document to enable editing)</p>

<p>Planning sheet for explanation texts. Suitable for KS2.</p>

<p>I have written a model text to support newspaper report writing. This text is based on the story of Charlie and the chocolate factory by Roald Dahl.</p> <p>I really hope that you find this resource useful and I would love to see how you use it! Please share to my instagram @teaching.in.the.sun</p>

<p>Enhance your teaching materials with this comprehensive pack of ten original texts, accompanied by fifteen thought-provoking questions, carefully designed to align with the VIPER strands. These texts have been specifically crafted to foster ambitious vocabulary, stimulating discussions, and deep learning experiences.</p> <p>Originally created to support a high-ability group comprising mixed Year 5 and Year 6 students, these texts have the potential to be differentiated and utilized across different age groups. However, due to the vocabulary complexity, textual intricacy, and question depth, they are most suitable for KS2 or KS3 learners.</p> <p>This meticulously curated pack includes a diverse range of genres to captivate students’ interest and expand their literary horizons:</p> <ol> <li>Short Story - “Garry’s Glasses”</li> <li>Recipe - “Chicken and Prawn Stir Fry”</li> <li>Poem - “The Cockerel, The Cow and The Bear”</li> <li>Report - “A Day Out at Birdoswald”</li> <li>Biography - “Cleopatra: The Enigmatic Queen of Egypt”</li> <li>Story - “Zephyr”</li> <li>Non-Chronological Report - “Sea Turtles”</li> <li>Diary Entry - “Breaktime Detention”</li> <li>Newspaper - “Fearless Feline Rescued”</li> <li>Poem - “Dinner”</li> </ol> <p>Each text is individually taught, introducing a new text every week, allowing students to focus on and fully explore its unique qualities. The meticulously structured questions foster rich discussions, empowering students to comprehend and effectively respond to inquiries. Moreover, the accompanying example answers serve as valuable resources, enhancing students’ understanding and improving their reading and analytical skills.</p> <p>Elevate your classroom experience with “Reading Comprehension - VIPER Pack 1” – a comprehensive resource that encourages critical thinking, vocabulary development, and an appreciation for diverse literary genres.</p>

<p>8 Lesson unit plan for writing an explanation text about the water cycle for Year 4. The unit includes using 4 sentence types, and using causal and time conjunctions.<br /> This pack include SMART screens for each lesson (in one document) and other resources needed.<br /> Includes a SPaG lesson using 4 sentence types.<br /> Includes a SPaG lesson using causal and time conjunctions.</p>

<p>An example diary entry text for <em>The Boy at the Back of the Class</em> written from the point of view of Ahmet, the new boy at school, plus writing feature identification worksheet and answers. This exemplar recount text is perfect to use as a WAGOLL after reading Chapter 2 of Onjali Q. Raúf’s refugee novel <em>The Boy at the Back of the Class</em>.</p> <p>Resources provided:<br /> • Exemplar diary text<br /> • Feature find worksheet<br /> • Feature find answer sheet</p> <p>The diary text contains the following language, grammar and punctuation features:<br /> • Similes<br /> • Rule of three<br /> • Repetition for effect<br /> • Alliteration<br /> • Metaphors<br /> • Hyperbole<br /> • Personification<br /> • Show not tell emotions<br /> • Rhetorical questions<br /> • Fronted adverbials followed by a comma<br /> • Variety of nouns to avoid repetition<br /> • Noun phrases<br /> • Apostrophes for contraction<br /> • Apostrophes for singular possession<br /> • Apostrophes for plural possession<br /> • Hyphens<br /> • Dashes<br /> • Colons<br /> • Semi-colons<br /> • Brackets</p> <p>The resources are available as PDFs and editable Word documents.</p> <p>Pupils read the model diary text, identify the features and then write their own diary entry.</p> <p>If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, leave a review and receive another up to the value of this one for free. Just email <a href="mailto:helen-teach@outlook.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">helen-teach@outlook.com</a> with your username, the reviewed resource and the resource you would like for free.</p> <p>More <em>The Boy at the Back of the Class</em> themed resources:<br /> ✦ <a href="/teaching-resource/resource-12805483">Example Text Bundle</a><br /> ✦ <a href="/teaching-resource/resource-12756283">Character Profile Text Pack</a><br /> ✦ <a href="/teaching-resource/resource-12804925">Dialogue Writing Text Pack</a><br /> ✦ <a href="/teaching-resource/resource-12805472">Differentiated Apostrophe Activities</a></p> <p>Other popular resources:<br /> ✦ <a href="/teaching-resource/-12723076">The Iron Man Unit of Work | Four Weeks | Year 3/4</a><br /> ✦ <a href="/teaching-resource/-12919369">Stig of the Dump Unit of Work | Six Weeks | Year 3/4</a><br /> ✦ <a href="/teaching-resource/-12983715">Moon Landing Diary Unit of Work | One Week | Year 3/4</a><br /> ✦ <a href="/teaching-resource/-12724495">Journey: Example Writing BUNDLE</a><br /> ✦ <a href="/teaching-resource/-12763497">How to Train Your Dragon BUNDLE</a><br /> ✦ <a href="/teaching-resource/-12803382">The Boy Who Grew Dragons: Example Text BUNDLE</a><br /> ✦ <a href="/teaching-resource/-12828718">The Firework-Maker’s Daughter: Example Text Pack BUNDLE</a><br /> ✦ <a href="/teaching-resource/-12885352">Charlotte’s Web: WAGOLL Example Text Pack BUNDLE</a><br /> ✦ <a href="/teaching-resource/-12956010">Beowulf: Example Texts &amp; Grammar BUNDLE</a><br /> ✦ <a href="/teaching-resource/-12939745">Varjak Paw WAGOLL Example Text Pack BUNDLE</a></p> <p>Visit <a href="/teaching-resources/shop/Helen-Teach">Helen-Teach’s Shop</a> for more resources.</p>

<p>This Google Slide is meant to introduce purposes of texts for grades 5 - 9 students. The resource includes twenty-one slides with two activities. It is intended that you will have already reviewed the four main text types (e.g. informative, persuasive, narrative, and descriptive) with your students before using this.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Slides 1-9: The Slides include how we can take any topic and put it into all of the four types of texts and has the class do an example together, as well as students do this activity individually.</p> </li> <li> <p>Slides ten to twenty-one: The final ten slides have images and are meant to be used to stimulate class discussion regarding what the type of text shown is; its purpose; and the suggested audience. Answers are not included but should be obvious. Slide twenty-one includes a final task where students practice their ability to take any topic and write it in all four text types.</p> </li> </ul> <p>To SAVE yourself time, consider also buying my bundle, or my additional resource that complement these lesson plans on text types, purposes, and audiences, which include nineteen pages of worksheets, practice, and answer keys! Check out my Teachers Pay Teachers website under The Class of Mme Maxwell in French!</p> <p>Enjoy! :-)</p>

<p>A study of how to analyse various texts for Junior Cycle English. Presentation includes sample answers from past exam papers.</p>

Take Back Your Time: The All-in-One Discussion Text Unit <p><strong>Ditch the lesson planning scramble!</strong> This complete discussion text unit provides everything you need to engage your students and <strong>slash your workload</strong>.</p> <p><strong>What’s Included:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Compelling Discussion Text:</strong> A captivating text (included) sparks critical thinking and lively classroom discussions.</li> <li><strong>Ready-Made Planning Sequence:</strong> A detailed lesson plan sequence guides you through every step, from pre-reading activities to assessment.</li> <li><strong>Basic PowerPoint to discuss the topic further:</strong> A visually-engaging Powerpoint presentation keeps students focused and on track.</li> </ul> <p><strong>This comprehensive unit lets you:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Focus on what matters most:</strong> Spend less time planning and more time facilitating meaningful discussions.</li> <li><strong>Deliver impactful instruction:</strong> Confidently deliver a well-structured unit with clear learning objectives.</li> <li><strong>Engage and empower students:</strong> Foster critical thinking and active participation in your classroom.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reduce stress, reclaim your time, and ignite engaging discussions - all with this one-stop resource.</strong></p>

<p>After you’ve looked at non-fiction text features, see if your students can identify examples of the text features independently. Grab an appropriate level non-fiction text and get started!</p> <p><strong>Happy teaching &amp; learning!</strong></p> <p><em>Be purposeful teachers<br /> Who are in control<br /> Feel inspired<br /> And knows they’ve done enough.</em></p> <p>☆ If you found this product helpful, please leave a review below!</p> <p>@attheminute.teaching</p>

<p>A resource that examines the language of advertising and considers the language resources used in these texts designed with the pupose of persuading.</p>

This is one of several powerpoint lessons that I have uploaded for KS3 pupils that gets them to investigate the use of persuasive technuiques. The lesson is ready to teach with it's resources (if aplicable). Although, you will wish to adapt and differentiate for your own class. They can be taught together to reach an assessment outcome, but all are suitable as standalone exploratory lessons. This lesson gets pupils to analyse a counterargument.

These lesson plans will support children in being able to define each of the six major text types, sorting examples of text into each category and thinking of further examples of text suitable for each category.

A short factual story which needs to be punctuated with capital letters, full stops, commas etc.