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I focus on a combination of explicit instruction and engaging project work in these files as I work with students with additional needs or twice exceptional that need plenty of scaffolding and engaging practice. This makes it easier to use these files with students who may have gaps in their learning.
The files are suitable for home education students - they are largely self-contained or need minimal resources to complete. The activities are zero-prep but projects may require access to the internet or appropriate books to conduct research. Drama may require a small group of students, but lessons are extremely easy to follow.
All of the lessons are suitable to leave for relief teachers and contain simple instructions.
I am a private tutor for primary and secondary students in Australia, teach classes one day per week, and home educate my two boys. I was unable to find pre-made grammar resources for different level students that follow best practice in current research, and wanting to save time each year, started making my own system. The amount of time I invested in creating these programs has prompted me to upload them. I am also planning on adding a variety of lessons that meet Australian Curriculum outcomes, as I started making these with the introduction of the V9 Curriculum.
Please follow along as I upload these files slowly - there will be lots of freebies! However, it may take me awhile as a busy Mum/teacher/tutor.
Michelle x
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Drama Year 7 and 8 AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM lesson plans BUNDLE
This is a bundle of lesson plans to meet the Australian Curriculum standards for drama in year 7 and 8, at a reduced price. Hands on lessons, performances, drama skills and sensitive coverage of First Nations drama and storytelling. These lessons are SIMPLE and ENGAGING. They are simple to implement - NO PREP time; some will require access to a screen/device to watch example performances. Please read through the plans before implementing. Each lesson is covered in 5 parts and can be used in t
7th - 8th
Drama
Geography Year 8 Australian Curriculum AC9HG8K08 Engaging Instant Lesson Plan
Here’s an engaging Grade 8 Geography worksheet based on the Australian Curriculum outcome AC9HG8K08, the reasons for, and effects of, internal migration and international migration in Australia, China or other countries. The activity includes scaffolded activities, information and research questions. Maps are included. NO PREP - YET ENGAGING TASKS THAT PROMOTE DEEP THINKING?comprehension questionsresearch taskscreative tasks that change with each lessonscaffolded development of research and
8th
Geography
Geography Year 8 Australian Curriculum AC9HG8K06 Engaging Instant Lesson Plan
Here’s an engaging Grade 8 Geography worksheet based on the Australian Curriculum outcome AC9HG8K06, the causes of urbanisation and its impacts on places and environments, drawing on a study from a country such as the United States of America, and its implications. The activity includes scaffolded activities, information and research questions. Maps are included. NO PREP - YET ENGAGING TASKS THAT PROMOTE DEEP THINKING?comprehension questionsresearch taskscreative tasks that change with each l
8th
Geography
Geography Year 8 Australian Curriculum AC9HG8K03 Engaging Instant Lesson Plan
Here’s an engaging Grade 8 Geography worksheet based on the Australian Curriculum outcome AC9HG8K03, focusing on the spiritual, aesthetic and cultural value of landscapes and landforms for people, including Country/Place of First Nations Australians. The activity includes culturally sensitive activities that are carefully scaffolded. NO PREP - YET ENGAGING TASKS THAT PROMOTE DEEP THINKING?comprehension questionsresearch taskscreative tasks that change with each lessonscaffolded development of
8th
Geography
Reading Comprehension INFERENCE collection. Explicit, engaging, and instant!
These scaffolded worksheets teach the important reading comprehension skill of inference. Students are supported with a carefully selected stories, and questions include selected clues from the text. An answer key is included. After completing the easier worksheets students move on to more challenging activities with less scaffolding. Included: 1 worksheet/lesson based on Little Miss Muffet3 worksheets/lessons with a high level of scaffolding and explicit instruction based on stories2 workshee
5th - 9th
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
Geography Year 8 Australian Curriculum AC9HG8K07 Engaging Instant Lesson Plan
Here’s an engaging Grade 8 Geography worksheet based on the Australian Curriculum outcome AC9HG8K07, the differences in the distribution of urban settlements and urban concentration in Australia compared with another country such as the United States of America, and their implications. The activity includes scaffolded activities, information and research questions. Maps are included. NO PREP - YET ENGAGING TASKS THAT PROMOTE DEEP THINKING?comprehension questionsresearch taskscreative tasks th
8th
Geography
Geography Year 8 Australian Curriculum AC9HG8K05 Engaging Instant Lesson Plan
Here’s an engaging Grade 8 Geography worksheet based on the Australian Curriculum outcome AC9HG8K05, the causes and impacts of a geomorphological hazard on people, places and environments, and the effects of responses. The activity includes scaffolded activities, information and research questions. NO PREP - YET ENGAGING TASKS THAT PROMOTE DEEP THINKING?comprehension questionsresearch taskscreative tasks that change with each lessonscaffolded development of research and interpretation skillsS
8th
Geography
Geography Year 8 Australian Curriculum AC9HG8K04 Engaging Instant Lesson Plan
Here’s an engaging Grade 8 Geography worksheet based on the Australian Curriculum outcome AC9HG8K04, the interconnections between human activity and geomorphological processes, and ways of managing distinctive landscapes. The activity includes scaffolded activities, information and research questions. NO PREP - YET ENGAGING TASKS THAT PROMOTE DEEP THINKING?comprehension questionsresearch taskscreative tasks that change with each lessonscaffolded development of research and interpretation skil
8th
Geography
Geography Year 8 Australian Curriculum AC9HG8K02 Engaging Instant Lesson Plan
Here’s an engaging Grade 8 Geography worksheet based on the Australian Curriculum outcome AC9HG8K02, focusing on the location and distribution of Australia’s distinctive landscapes and significant landforms. The activity includes interactive tasks, diagrams, and higher-order thinking to encourage understanding of how natural processes shape landscapes. NO PREP - YET ENGAGING TASKS THAT PROMOTE DEEP THINKING?comprehension questionsresearch taskscreative tasks that change with each lessonscaffo
8th
Geography
Drama Year 7/8 AC9ADRA8P01 AC9ADRA8PO1 lesson plan Performing and Refining
Here's an engaging Grade 7 or 8 Drama Lesson based on the Australian Curriculum outcome AC9ADRA8P01, focusing on rehearsing and performing improvised, devised or scripted drama to audiences, using performance skills and conventions relevant to style and/or form. The activity includes short, interative lessons that can easily be tailored to suit the needs of your class. NO PREP - YET ENGAGING TASKS THAT PROMOTE DEEP THINKING?Each task builds on the previous taskThe lessons are divided into 5 pa
7th - 8th
Drama
Also included in: Drama Year 7 and 8 AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM lesson plans BUNDLE
Drama Grade 7/8 AC9DRA8E02 AC9DRA8EO2 lesson plan Exploring First Nation Stories
Here's an engaging Grade 7 or 8 Drama Lesson based on the Australian Curriculum outcome AC9ADRA8E02, focusing on investigating the diversity of drama created and performed by First Nations Australians, considering culturally responsive approaches to Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property rights The activity includes short, interactive lessons that can easily be tailored to suit the needs of your class. NO PREP - YET ENGAGING TASKS THAT PROMOTE DEEP THINKING?Culturally sensitive lessons
7th - 8th
Drama
Also included in: Drama Year 7 and 8 AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM lesson plans BUNDLE
Drama Grade 7/8 AC9ADRAE01 AC9ADRAEO1 Analyse through video Lesson Plan
Here's an engaging Grade 7 or 8 Drama Lesson based on the Australian Curriculum outcome AC9ADRA8E01. This lesson focuses on investigating ways the elements of drama or conventions are used to communicate ideas, perspectives and meaning in drama created or performed across cultures, times, places or other contexts. The activity includes short, interactive lessons that can easily be tailored to suit the needs of your class. NO PREP - YET ENGAGING TASKS THAT PROMOTE DEEP THINKING?Each task bui
7th - 8th
Drama
Also included in: Drama Year 7 and 8 AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM lesson plans BUNDLE
Drama Year 7/8 AC9DRA8D02 Reflect to Inform lesson plan
Here's an engaging Grade 7 or 8 Drama Lesson based on the Australian Curriculum outcome AC9ADRA8D02. This focuses on scaffolding students to reflect on their own and others’ drama to inform their choices when manipulating elements of drama or conventions to shape dramatic action. The activity includes short, interactive lessons that can easily be tailored to suit the needs of your class. NO PREP - YET ENGAGING TASKS THAT PROMOTE DEEP THINKING?Each task builds on the previous taskStudents learn
7th - 8th
Drama
Also included in: Drama Year 7 and 8 AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM lesson plans BUNDLE
Drama Year 7/8 AC9DRA8D01 lesson plan Developing Performance Skills
Here's an engaging Grade 7 or 8 Drama Lesson based on the Australian Curriculum outcome AC9ADRA8D01, focusing on developing performance skills relevant to selected drama styles and forms The activity includes short, interactive lessons that can easily be tailored to suit the needs of your class. NO PREP - YET ENGAGING TASKS THAT PROMOTE DEEP THINKING?Each task builds on the previous taskStudents are supported to develop basic understanding of dramatic concepts before they are expected to put t
7th - 8th
Drama
Also included in: Drama Year 7 and 8 AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM lesson plans BUNDLE
Drama Year 7/8 AC9DRA8C02 lesson plan Evaluate and Refine
Here's an engaging Grade 7 or 8 Drama Lesson based on the Australian Curriculum outcome AC9ADRA8C02, focusing on evaluating and refining the use of the elements of drama and conventions to shape and sustain dramatic action and communicate ideas, perspectives or meaning. The activity includes short, interactive lessons that can easily be tailored to suit the needs of your class. NO PREP - YET ENGAGING TASKS THAT PROMOTE DEEP THINKING?Each task builds on the previous taskStudents are supported t
7th - 8th
Drama
Also included in: Drama Year 7 and 8 AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM lesson plans BUNDLE
FREE study skills bundle - teach students to study effectively
Students will learn to take control of their own learning and study effectively. Students need to create effective notes in class, refer back to them later, space study (no more cramming!) and more - but often they lack the skills or the understanding to do this without scaffolding. Teach your students WHY and HOW study methods work. Students will understand why reading over the text the night before doesn't lead to retention, and will start to employ effective study methods. Included files: *
6th - 12th
Ancient History, Basic Operations, Literature
Year 8 Australian Curriculum Checklists V9 FREE
FREE simple checklist for Australian Curriculum V9 Separate sections for different subjects Perfect for teachers and home educators alike, this simple checklist can be used to ensure all areas are covered. They can be notated for home education visits/compliance or used to work out pacing plans for teachers. Also available as a free bundle for other year levels. I created these as I found free downloads for primary subjects but not for high school - and there is nothing on Acara that is similar
8th
Civics
Year 7 Australian Curriculum Checklists V9 FREE
FREE simple checklist for Australian Curriculum V9 Separate sections for different subjects Perfect for teachers and home educators alike, this simple checklist can be used to ensure all areas are covered. They can be notated for home education visits/compliance or used to work out pacing plans for teachers. Also available as a free bundle for other year levels. I created these as I found free downloads for primary subjects but not for high school - and there is nothing on Acara that is similar
7th
Civics
FREEBIE Reading Comprehension Inference scaffolded engaging activity
This scaffolded worksheet teaches the important reading comprehension skill of inference. Students are supported with a carefully selected story, and questions include selected clues from the text. An answer key is included. After completing this worksheet, the reading comprehension pack includes similar activities, before students move on to more challenging activities with less scaffolding. If this FREEBIE works for your class, please check out the bundle that I have listed. These product
4th - 8th
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
Drama Year 7/8 AC9ADRA8C01 FREE lesson plan Improvise and Devise
Here's an engaging Grade 7 or 8 Drama Lesson based on the Australian Curriculum outcome AC9ADRA8C01, focusing on improvising and devising drama and interpreting scripted drama, manipulating elements of drama and applying conventions relevant to the style/form. The activity includes short, interative lessons that can easily be tailored to suit the needs of your class. NO PREP - YET ENGAGING TASKS THAT PROMOTE DEEP THINKING?Each task builds on the previous taskStudents are supported to develop b
7th - 8th
Drama
Also included in: Drama Year 7 and 8 AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM lesson plans BUNDLE
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About the store
Experience
I focus on a combination of explicit instruction and engaging project work in these files as I work with students with additional needs or twice exceptional that need plenty of scaffolding and engaging practice. This makes it easier to use these files with students who may have gaps in their learning.
The files are suitable for home education students - they are largely self-contained or need minimal resources to complete. The activities are zero-prep but projects may require access to the internet or appropriate books to conduct research. Drama may require a small group of students, but lessons are extremely easy to follow.
All of the lessons are suitable to leave for relief teachers and contain simple instructions.
I am a private tutor for primary and secondary students in Australia, teach classes one day per week, and home educate my two boys. I was unable to find pre-made grammar resources for different level students that follow best practice in current research, and wanting to save time each year, started making my own system. The amount of time I invested in creating these programs has prompted me to upload them. I am also planning on adding a variety of lessons that meet Australian Curriculum outcomes, as I started making these with the introduction of the V9 Curriculum.
Please follow along as I upload these files slowly - there will be lots of freebies! However, it may take me awhile as a busy Mum/teacher/tutor.
Michelle x
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