This text is a good resource for learning about the history and culture of the Indigenous people of Australia, specifically the Aborigines. It provides a comprehensive overview of the ways in which the Aborigines lived in harmony with the land, the spiritual and cultural traditions that were an important part of their way of life, and the challenges they have faced throughout history. It also highlights the ongoing efforts to address the injustices of the past and to ensure that the rights of In
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
These comprehension questions are great as they cover a range of difficulty levels and require the reader to think critically about the text. The easy questions test the reader's basic understanding of the story and its characters, while the medium and hard questions require the reader to go beyond surface level understanding and analyze the story more deeply. By asking about the characters' motivations, actions, and personality traits, the writing task on character analysis encourages the reade
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Writing
Learning Intention: ➔I will convert between place values ➔I will create facts for numbers of any size Successful When I: ➔Know all the different place values ➔Can describe a number using 2 different place values ➔Know facts about a number ➔Describe the number using different facts Includes - reading, writing, rounding numbers. Model / Guided & Independent activities included on powerpoint document. Document is completely editable to suit student level. Card games and links to online place val
Combination of both Jump & Split strategy. Both sets of lessons follow the gradual release of responsibility using model, guided and independent lesson components. Students will spend time counting, using specified vocabulary words and on open ended questions. Overall a great resource which I have used with stage 2 and 3 students.
Converting between Fractions, Decimals & Percentages. These activities allow students to practice: - Write these fractions as decimals and percentages. - Writing decimals as fractions and percentages.- Writing percentages as fractions and decimals. A variety of questions provided to help students conceptualise the relationships between fractions, decimals and percentages. Have used similar activities in my own classroom for years. "Love the lightbulb moments."
Homework overview and activities for weekly homework throughout the 4 terms. This pack is editable in a word doc and contains the following for each week of each term. Term 2-4: differentiated word and maths timetables to suit the diverse needs or our classrooms. - weekly spelling words (to sentences) - weekly timetables (out of order) - weekly reminder of expectations - reading logs - They are slightly different structured each term. - Term 3 & 4: have open ended activities that students c
Spelling activity posters. Primary School Spelling. A variety of challenging spelling activities your students can use with their spelling words. Great for homework or in class. I have put together a pack of simple but fun spelling activities for students in primary school. I have used these activities at different times when teaching K-6. Includes: Pyramid spelling Spelling word cost (shopping) Definitions Vowels and Consonants Rainbow Words Sentences Alphabetical Order Scrabble Words Rhyme
The STAR is a wonderful book with so much for students to learn from. In this pack students will unpack the following over two weeks. Week 1: Reading Focus = Predicting and making connections. Writing Focus = Persuasive text using gradual release of responsibility, (modelled, guided and independent activities) Week 2: Reading Focus = Strategic questioning. (Here , Hidden & Head) Writing Focus = Retell. This unit is editable and can be adapted to any students needs. I have used this with
Gradual Release of Responsibility - Split Strategy Document is easily editable and has independent activities for students to work on at different levels. There are very simple activities for students to practice at a below level and challenging numbers to work with. I have used with my class which produced great engagement and results. The powerpoint includes / follows the following structure: -WALT / I CAN statement - Open ended maths question - Vocabulary words - Counting Activities & Ga
These comprehension questions are good because they cover a range of difficulty levels and require the reader to think critically about the text. The easy questions test the reader's basic understanding of the story and its characters, while the medium and hard questions require the reader to go beyond surface level understanding and analyze the story more deeply. By asking about the characters' motivations, actions, and personality traits, the writing task on character analysis encourages the r
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
These comprehension questions are good because they cover a range of difficulty levels and require the reader to think critically about the text. The easy questions test the reader's basic understanding of the story and its characters, while the medium and hard questions require the reader to go beyond surface level understanding and analyze the story more deeply. By asking about the characters' motivations, actions, and personality traits, the writing task on character analysis encourages the r
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
Overall, I believe that these questions are effective in promoting comprehension and critical thinking about the story. The easy questions cover basic understanding of the events and characters in the story, as well as the main message and theme. The average questions delve a bit deeper, asking about the emotions and motivations of the characters and the consequences of their actions. The difficult questions are more analytical and ask the reader to consider the broader themes and messages of th
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
Story about refugees. Relatable in todays global climate. The comprension questions allow readers to efficetively analyse the story, The easy questions focus on basic information and plot points, medium and hard questions (set 2 and 3) delve deeper into themes, character development and symbolism. These 3 sets of comprehension questions which become more difficult and allow for students to dive deep into their thought around an emotive topic. Two creative and thoughtful writing activities to s
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
The sets of questions provided for the story of Sophia and the enchanted kittens are effective in guiding the reader's understanding and analysis of the story. The easy questions focus on basic information and plot points, while the medium and hard questions delve deeper into the themes, character development, and symbolism in the story. The easy questions provide a foundation of knowledge about the story, allowing the reader to understand the main characters and events. The medium questions bui
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
Gradual Release of Responsibility - Jump Strategy Document is easily editable and has independent activities for students to work on at different levels. There are very simple activities for students to practice at a below level and challenging numbers to work with. I have used with my class which produced great engagement and results. The powerpoint includes / follows the following structure: -WALT / I CAN statement - Open ended maths question - Vocabulary words - Counting Activities & Gam
2 LESSONS ON ANGLES MODELLED / GUIDED POWERPOINT. LESSON 1: FAT Question & Whole Class Counting (Warm Up) WALT: - Identify and name angle types formed by the intersection of straight lines. I CAN: - Identify acute, obtuse and right angles - Identify reflex and straight angles. LESSON 2 WALT - Find missing angles between intersecting lines - Find missing angles in triangles - Find missing angles in equilaterals