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Suspense Unit of Writing (Talk for Writing) Overview: This unit is designed to immerse students in the art of crafting suspenseful stories. Using the Talk for Writing model, students will develop their writing skills through imitation, innovation, and independent application. Over the course of 4-6 weeks, they will explore suspense techniques, build tension, and create their own thrilling tales. Introduce the model text, a short suspenseful story. Use oral storytelling and text mapping to embed

When Science & Writing Collide | Year 5/6 Information Writing Unit | Talk for Writing Inspired | ACARA & SCSA Aligned PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Help your students master information writing through explicit teaching, scientific inquiry and structured paragraph writing. This engaging Year 5/6 English unit combines information writing, grammar instruction and science-based nonfiction texts to help students confidently plan, organise and write detailed information reports. Inspired by Talk for Writing pr

Bring narrative writing to life with this engaging Talk for Writing inspired Wishing Tale unit exploring desire, decision-making, and consequence through rich historical connections and powerful character development. Students explore the idea that choices have consequences while learning to craft detailed characters, tension-filled dialogue, and meaningful narrative moments. This unit includes explicit teaching, drama activities, short burst writing, model text exploration, and scaffolded pl

Hello educators! Are you ready to revolutionise your history lessons? Introducing our latest Teachers Pay Teachers product: the Historical Recount Unit based on Talk for Writing. This comprehensive resource is designed to transform how you teach history, making learning engaging, effective, and enjoyable for your students. Imagine effortlessly guiding your students through historical events using proven Talk for Writing strategies. Our unit includes everything you need: Detailed Lesson Plans: St

Explicit | Scaffolded | Inclusive | Low-Ability FriendlyAre your students stuck writing opinions with no reasons? Do your support, EAL/D, or low-literacy learners need far more than a worksheet to succeed in persuasive writing? This step-by-step persuasive writing unit explicitly teaches reasons and evidence, powerful language, and persuasive sentence structures through a high-interest topic: why schools and cities need more trees and green spaces. Designed for upper primary (Years 3–6) an

✨ Bring epic battles, terrifying creatures, and brave heroes into your classroom with this complete Defeating the Monster writing unit! Students explore myths and legends from around the world while mastering key writing toolkits that make their own monster tales come alive. 🗡️ What’s Included? Toolkit Writing LessonsStep into the hero’s shoes! Students learn how to craft suspenseful writing using: Introducing something unusual to hook the reader Revealing a character’s thoughts Suggesting s

100 Practice Questions for ATAR English | WACE Exam Prep | Responding & Composing Tasks (SCSA-Aligned) A bank of 100 ATAR English practice questions aligned to the SCSA syllabus. Perfect for exam prep and classroom writing tasks. Prepare students for success with 100 carefully curated ATAR English practice questions covering all sections of the WACE English Exam — Responding and Composing. These prompts are aligned with the SCSA syllabus and designed to develop analytical, creative, and per

10 Engaging SPED Listening Activities + Rubrics + Term Tracking SheetLooking for a simple way to assess listening skills without worksheets, reading pressure, or heavy writing?This Listen & Draw Progression Pack helps students demonstrate their listening comprehension by drawing what they hear. It’s perfect for 1:1 instruction, intervention groups, or EA-supported sessions. The activities are designed to gradually increase in difficulty, making it easy to track progress from basic listenin

Are you looking for a complete, engaging term of work that combines Persuasive Writing and Procedural Writing while tying into a meaningful theme? Introducing the “Dairy is Good for You” Writing Bundle!This resource is perfect for Year 5 and Year 6 teachers who want to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and structure in their students' writing. What’s Inside? Persuasive Writing UnitTeach your students how to craft compelling arguments for the benefits of dairy consumption.Includes c

Bring Jasper Jones to life in your classroom with this comprehensive study guide tailored for ATAR English students, teachers, and parents. Designed around the SCSA English syllabus, it helps learners unpack genre, context, and key ideas with clarity and depth. Includes: Detailed plot summary and overview of Craig Silvey’s Jasper Jones In-depth breakdowns of Genre (Bildungsroman & Southern Gothic) Rich exploration of Context: Vietnam War, Indigenous Rights, and 1960s Australia Analysis of

Transform Your Upper Primary Students into Persuasive Writing Pros with This Talk 4 Writing-Style Unit: Using Why Dairy Is Good for You as a Model Text!Looking for a ready-to-go resource that makes teaching persuasive writing engaging, effective, and fun? This Talk 4 Writing-style unit is the ultimate solution! Centered around the high-interest model text Why Dairy Is Good for You, this unit provides everything you need to teach persuasive writing confidently, step by step. It includes workshee

Are you searching for an engaging and effective way to teach explanation writing to upper primary students? This comprehensive Talk 4 Writing-style unit on explanation writing, using The Water Cycle as a model text, is just what you need! Packed with worksheets and resources this unit provides everything you need to lead your students to success. What’s Inside? This unit follows the Talk 4 Writing framework, known for its scaffolded, systematic approach to teaching writing. It’s designed to gui

Looking to spark your students’ narrative writing with suspense, atmosphere, and creativity?This fully resourced Talk for Writing unit uses the haunting tale “The Canal” to model and guide students through crafting their own Warning Tales, with a powerful focus on setting and descriptive techniques. What’s Inside: ✅ Detailed Lesson Plans – structured sessions covering: Cold task + Hook activity using Google Earth Oral rehearsal with story mapping & RAAR tasks Explicit teaching of

NOTE: If you have my existing Historical Recount unit, please message me proof of purchase and I will provide you with the updated files. This is a review of a previously taught unit. Looking for a meaningful and structured way to teach your students about Sorry Day while building strong recount writing skills? This Talk for Writing: Sorry Day Recount Plan offers a complete, engaging unit that blends historical understanding with literacy development in a culturally sensitive and age-appropriat

Immerse your students in the magical world of journey stories with this comprehensive Talk for Writing Style Narrative Unit. Designed to captivate young imaginations and enhance their storytelling skills, this unit focuses on the classic narrative of adventure and exploration. Each resource has been meticulously crafted to ensure that teaching journey stories becomes a seamless and engaging experience. What’s Inside: Detailed Unit PlanStructured Lessons: Clearly outlined daily lessons, complete

Bring Percy Jackson to Life in Your Classroom! ⭐️ Engaging | Curriculum-Aligned | Differentiated ⭐️ Transform your novel study into an epic journey with this comprehensive Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief resource pack, designed specifically for Years 5–7 (Upper Elementary/Middle School). Whether you’re teaching mythology, fostering a love of reading, or building comprehension and writing skills, this resource has everything you need. This 100+ page printable booklet is packed with chapte

Turn choosing a class novel into the highlight of your term! With the Book Battles Student Workbook, students get to actively compare, debate, and vote on books in a fun, tournament-style format. Instead of you picking the class text, your students take ownership of the decision—boosting excitement, engagement, and reading motivation from day one. ✨ What’s Included: Ready-to-use “battle round” templates where students compare two books at a time Space for cover observations, predictions, and

Bring Australian colonial history to life in your classroom through the power of Minecraft!Looking for a hands-on, engaging, and curriculum-aligned unit that your students will love? This immersive project-based learning package uses Minecraft Education to deepen understanding of colonial Australia while building essential skills in collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. Perfect for Year 5 students studying the SCSA HASS Curriculum (History focus), this unit also integrates Digital

Engage your high-achieving Year 5 or Year 6 students with this real-world, independent learning activity that builds critical thinking, time management, and problem-solving skills! This resource includes: ✅ A set of fictional but realistic timetables (train, bus, movie sessions, and museum hours) ✅ A student-friendly worksheet with comprehension questions and a planning template ✅ Designed for pairs or small groups working above standard – perfect for extension or enrichment ✅ Minimal prep –

Looking for an easy, effective way to teach vocabulary?Say goodbye to boring worksheets and hello to lessons your students will actually love! This Vocabulary Lesson Template makes planning, teaching, and learning new words simple and effective. Why you’ll love it: Ready-to-use for any vocabulary word or unit Includes space for definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and context sentences Student-friendly and interactive Fully editable to suit your lessons Supports differentiation for all learners