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A comprehension and creation task designed to accompany a reading of Shaun Tan's picture book The Lost Thing or a viewing of the animated short film version, narrated by Tim Minchin. Link: Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EMzzJhH1EcPart 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EMzzJhH1EcStudents complete the comprehension questions, complete an analysis of the visual techniques used on the front cover, then design their own "lost thing," complete with special powers and an interesting sto

These three Phase 2 decodable reading passages focus on the ‘p’ sound and are designed specifically for emerging and confident readers who are learning to segment, blend, and decode simple words. A key feature of this resource is the inclusion of sound buttons beneath targeted words to provide explicit visual scaffolding. Students can point, say each sound, blend, and then read the word with increasing independence and confidence. The passages gradually increase in sentence length and complexity

These three Phase 2 decodable reading passages focus on the ‘t’ sound and are designed specifically for emerging and confident readers who are learning to segment, blend, and decode simple words. A key feature of this resource is the inclusion of sound buttons beneath targeted words to provide explicit visual scaffolding. Students can point, say each sound, blend, and then read the word with increasing independence and confidence. The passages gradually increase in sentence length and complexity

This Phase 5 extended reading passage is designed for students who are already fluent in reading (Years 1 - 3) and are ready to build confidence, and accuracy with the ‘e-e’ and 'u-e' sounds in connected text. Perfect for teacher-directed choral reading and paired fluency reading this resource provides meaningful practice beyond simple decodable sentences, allowing students to apply their phonics knowledge in a rich, engaging narrative. This resource is ideal for:✔ Teacher-directed choral readin

This Phase 5 extended reading passage is designed for students who are already fluent in reading (Years 1 - 3) and are ready to build confidence, and accuracy with the ‘wh’ sound in connected text. Perfect for teacher-directed choral reading and paired fluency reading this resource provides meaningful practice beyond simple decodable sentences, allowing students to apply their phonics knowledge in a rich, engaging narrative. This resource is ideal for:✔ Teacher-directed choral reading ✔ Paired o

This Phase 5 extended reading passage is designed for students who are already fluent in reading (Years 1 - 3) and are ready to build confidence, and accuracy with the ‘au’ sound in connected text. Perfect for teacher-directed choral reading and paired fluency reading this resource provides meaningful practice beyond simple decodable sentences, allowing students to apply their phonics knowledge in a rich, engaging narrative. This resource is ideal for:✔ Teacher-directed choral reading ✔ Paired o

This Phase 5 extended reading passage is designed for students who are already fluent in reading (Years 1 - 3) and are ready to build confidence, and accuracy with the ‘o-e’ sound in connected text. Perfect for teacher-directed choral reading and paired fluency reading this resource provides meaningful practice beyond simple decodable sentences, allowing students to apply their phonics knowledge in a rich, engaging narrative. This resource is ideal for:✔ Teacher-directed choral reading ✔ Paired

This Phase 5 extended reading passage is designed for students who are already fluent in reading (Years 1 - 3) and are ready to build confidence, and accuracy with the ‘i-e’ sound in connected text. Perfect for teacher-directed choral reading and paired fluency reading this resource provides meaningful practice beyond simple decodable sentences, allowing students to apply their phonics knowledge in a rich, engaging narrative. This resource is ideal for:✔ Teacher-directed choral reading ✔ Paired

This Phase 5 extended reading passage is designed for students who are already fluent in reading (Years 1 - 3) and are ready to build confidence, and accuracy with the ‘a-e’ sound in connected text. Perfect for teacher-directed choral reading and paired fluency reading this resource provides meaningful practice beyond simple decodable sentences, allowing students to apply their phonics knowledge in a rich, engaging narrative. This resource is ideal for:✔ Teacher-directed choral reading ✔ Paired

This Phase 5 extended reading passage is designed for students who are already fluent in reading (Years 1 - 3) and are ready to build confidence, and accuracy with the ‘ey’ sound in connected text. Perfect for teacher-directed choral reading and paired fluency reading this resource provides meaningful practice beyond simple decodable sentences, allowing students to apply their phonics knowledge in a rich, engaging narrative. This resource is ideal for:✔ Teacher-directed choral reading ✔ Paired o

This Phase 5 extended reading passage is designed for students who are already fluent in reading (Years 1 - 3) and are ready to build confidence, and accuracy with the ‘oe’ sound in connected text. Perfect for teacher-directed choral reading and paired fluency reading this resource provides meaningful practice beyond simple decodable sentences, allowing students to apply their phonics knowledge in a rich, engaging narrative. This resource is ideal for:✔ Teacher-directed choral reading ✔ Paired o

This Phase 5 extended reading passage is designed for students who are already fluent in reading (Years 1 - 3) and are ready to build confidence, and accuracy with the ‘ew’ sound in connected text. Perfect for teacher-directed choral reading and paired fluency reading this resource provides meaningful practice beyond simple decodable sentences, allowing students to apply their phonics knowledge in a rich, engaging narrative. This resource is ideal for:✔ Teacher-directed choral reading ✔ Paired o

This Phase 5 extended reading passage is designed for students who are already fluent in reading (Years 1 - 3) and are ready to build confidence, and accuracy with the ‘ph’ sound in connected text. Perfect for teacher-directed choral reading and paired fluency reading this resource provides meaningful practice beyond simple decodable sentences, allowing students to apply their phonics knowledge in a rich, engaging narrative. This resource is ideal for:✔ Teacher-directed choral reading ✔ Paired o

This Phase 5 extended reading passage is designed for students who are already fluent in reading (Years 1 - 3) and are ready to build confidence, and accuracy with the ‘aw’ sound in connected text. Perfect for teacher-directed choral reading and paired fluency reading this resource provides meaningful practice beyond simple decodable sentences, allowing students to apply their phonics knowledge in a rich, engaging narrative. This resource is ideal for:✔ Teacher-directed choral reading ✔ Paired o

This Phase 5 extended reading passage is designed for students who are already fluent in reading (Years 1 - 3) and are ready to build confidence, and accuracy with the ‘ir’ sound in connected text. Perfect for teacher-directed choral reading and paired fluency reading this resource provides meaningful practice beyond simple decodable sentences, allowing students to apply their phonics knowledge in a rich, engaging narrative. This resource is ideal for:✔ Teacher-directed choral reading ✔ Paired o

This Phase 5 extended reading passage is designed for students who are already fluent in reading (Years 1 - 3) and are ready to build confidence, and accuracy with the ‘oy’ sound in connected text. Perfect for teacher-directed choral reading and paired fluency reading this resource provides meaningful practice beyond simple decodable sentences, allowing students to apply their phonics knowledge in a rich, engaging narrative. This resource is ideal for:✔ Teacher-directed choral reading ✔ Paired o

This Phase 5 extended reading passage is designed for students who are already fluent in reading (Years 1 - 3) and are ready to build confidence, and accuracy with the ‘ie’ sound in connected text. Perfect for teacher-directed choral reading and paired fluency reading this resource provides meaningful practice beyond simple decodable sentences, allowing students to apply their phonics knowledge in a rich, engaging narrative. This resource is ideal for:✔ Teacher-directed choral reading ✔ Paired o

This Phase 5 extended reading passage is designed for students who are already fluent in reading (Years 1 - 3) and are ready to build confidence, and accuracy with the ‘ue’ sound in connected text. Perfect for teacher-directed choral reading and paired fluency reading this resource provides meaningful practice beyond simple decodable sentences, allowing students to apply their phonics knowledge in a rich, engaging narrative. This resource is ideal for:✔ Teacher-directed choral reading ✔ Paired o

This Phase 5 extended reading passage is designed for students who are already fluent in reading (Years 1 - 3) and are ready to build confidence, and accuracy with the ‘ea’ sound in connected text. Perfect for teacher-directed choral reading and paired fluency reading this resource provides meaningful practice beyond simple decodable sentences, allowing students to apply their phonics knowledge in a rich, engaging narrative. This resource is ideal for:✔ Teacher-directed choral reading ✔ Paired o

A great filler, homework or conclusion activity for anyone teaching persuasive texts or persuasive writing techniques. Consolidate student's understanding with these four activities, designed for use with upper primary or lower secondary English classes. Start with a 3 page, 16-question multiple choice quiz testing student's knowledge of common persuasive techniques such as repetition, hyperbole, alliteration and appeals. Students then locate key terms such as anecdote, rhetorical question, con