Being able to read and comprehend effectively is vital if your students need to become competent readers and this can only be possible if they have sound knowledge of essential reading strategies that target the acquisition of this key skill. This bundle of 20 Task Cards (with/without QR Codes), 53 Interactive Notebook Templates (with colour photographs of assembly instructions) and 30 graphic organisers (colour and blackline) is sure to equip your students with key reading skills, and in addition provide effective preparation for Naplan or Reading Assessments. The 20 reading strategies in focus are: ⭐ Asking Questions ⭐ Cause and Effect ⭐ Characterisation ⭐ Compare and Contrast ⭐ Context Clues ⭐ Determining Importance ⭐ Drawing Conclusions ⭐ Fact and Opinion ⭐ Main Idea and Details ⭐ Making Connections ⭐ Making Inferences ⭐ Making Predictions ⭐ Problem and Solution ⭐ Setting ⭐ Sequencing ⭐ Story Elements ⭐ Summarising ⭐ Synthesising ⭐ Visualising Further details of each of the three products included are as under: 1. TASK CARDS AND QR CODE CARDS ✋ These 20 post reading task cards will help your students practise 20 key reading strategies with any text they read. Each card has an explanation of the strategy and 2-3 tasks that require the application of that strategy. ✋ Students also have the option to use QR Codes. Each post-reading task card features a QR Code. Students will be able to use their I-pads/tablets to see a video explaining the strategy in focus prior to attempting the task card activity. 2. INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK FOLDABLES The 53 interactive notebook templates will provide your students with a hands-on approach to practising the application of key reading strategies with any text they read. The interactive notebook templates feature a definition or an explanation of the strategy and is accompanied with assembly instructions. Photographs of completed templates included. 3. GRAPHIC ORGANISERS: BLACKLINE AND COLOUR These 30 graphic organisers will help your students practically apply 20 reading strategies with any text that they read. Each graphic organiser provides an explanation of the reading strategy in focus. Students will be able to successfully document their findings via the writing prompts. The eye-catching graphics and student-friendly organisation will surely motivate the most reluctant.

PHONICS: FLUENCY READERS: MAGIC E Build reading fluency of 61 Magic –e words with this innovative pack of fluency reader strips/accordion foldables. Each set comes in: ✓ Colour ✓ Blackline ✓ With visuals ✓ Without visuals → The blackline formats feature words in large outline so your students may colour in, write, or highlight inside to reinforce spelling and reading. → You may have students glue the accordion strips in their interactive notebooks or simply staple them at the top. → There are 6-10 words conveniently placed on a single sheet giving you the flexibility to use them as spelling lists or to introduce in smaller batches. → You may also use a brad fastener to attach the reading strips together and spread-out to read as a fan. Great to send home with students to practise reading and spelling. The Magic –e words in focus in these fluency reader strips/accordion foldables are: ♦ Magic –e (a-e): 16 words ♦ Magic –e (i-e): 18 words ♦ Magic –e (o-e): 15 words ♦ Magic –e (e-e; u-e): 12 words Reading will not be too overwhelming as your students fold and read each fluency strip foldable. This is definitely a great way to engage students in reading, besides this resource could also serve as an effective way to also teach vocabulary and spelling.

Use these flipbooks to scaffold the writing of Informational Reports on ocean animals. This resource can be used as a stand-alone flipbook or in an interactive notebook. What’s Included: Flipbook templates (1-7) in blackline to print. Self-editing checklist Peer-editing checklist Teacher Marking Rubric x 4 formats Writing sheets x 4 styles PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK COVER: 20 cover options featuring ocean animals. Students can pick the cover depending on what ocean animal is under study. One blank cover included so students can illustrate. The following ocean animals are featured: clam, clownfish, crab, dolphin, eel, hermit crab, humpback whale, jellyfish, lobster, manatee, marlin, octopus, pufferfish, sand dollar, sea turtle, seahorse, shark, squid, starfish, stingray. 1. INTRODUCTION: weight, length, family, and group of ocean animal. Students may also write a brief description. 2. HABITAT x 2: location in the world. A world map is included to mark the location. 3. DIET: food the ocean animal eats to survive. There is place for illustration. 4. LIFE CYCLE: the breeding seasons and habits. 5. behaviour: the physical and behavioural adaptations that enable the ocean animal to survive in its environment. 6. INTERESTING FACTS: any other interesting facts about the ocean animal that would sum up the information report. How to assemble: You can choose either of the three options. Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students colour in cover page. Staple at top tab for flipbook or glue descending order in notebook. Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut around each template and assemble. Attach at top. ** Have students refer to books, websites, and videos on the specific ocean animal to record information. Suggested use: Have students collect information in their flipbook on the ocean animal under study. This could also serve as their draft where they could use the self-editing and peer-editing checklists to edit. Finally have students publish on given writing sheets or type out content from draft observing corrections. The sections pertaining to habitat, diet, life-cycle, and behaviour can make-up the Body of the Report and 1-2 interesting facts to conclude the Information Report. ** These Ocean Animal flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.

Use these flipbooks to scaffold the writing of Information Reports on Ice Age animals. This resource can be used as a stand-alone flipbook or in an interactive notebook. What’s Included: Flipbook templates (1-7) in blackline to print. Self-editing checklist Peer-editing checklist Teacher Marking Rubric x 4 formats Writing sheets x 4 styles PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK 12 cover options featuring Ice Age animals. Students can pick the cover depending on what Ice Age animal is under study. One blank cover included so students can illustrate. The following Ice Age animals are featured: Bison, Camel, Cave Bear, Dire Wolf, Giant Beaver, Giant Sloth, Glyptodont, Mammoth, Merriam's Teratorn, Sabre Tooth Tiger, Woolly Mammoth, Woolly Rhino. TEMPLATES (1– 7) 1. INTRODUCTION: weight, length, family, and group of Ice Age animal. Students may also write a brief description. 2. HABITAT x 2: location in the world. A world map is included to mark the location. 3. DIET: food the Ice Age animal ate to survive. There is place for illustration. 4. LIFE CYCLE: the breeding seasons and habits. 5. BEHAVIOUR: the physical and behavioural adaptations that enabled the Ice Age animal to survive in its environment. 6. INTERESTING FACTS: any other amazing facts about the Ice Age animal that would sum up the Informational Report. How to assemble: You can choose either of the three options. Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students colour in cover page. Staple at top tab for flipbook or glue descending order in notebook. Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut around each template and assemble. Attach at top. ** Have students refer to books, websites, and videos on the specific Ice Age animal to record information. *** Information on many Ice Age animals may be found here: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/ Suggested use: Have students collect information in their flipbook on the Ice Age animal under study. This could also serve as their draft where they could use the self-editing and peer-editing checklists to edit. Finally have students publish on given writing sheets or type out content from draft observing corrections. The sections pertaining to habitat, diet, life-cycle, and behaviour can make-up the Body of the Report and 1-2 interesting facts to conclude the Informational Report. ** These Ice Age Animal flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.

These 70 posters on fractions will be an effective visual teaching and reference aid in your classroom. POSTERS ON: Wholes and Halves x 4 Fourths x 9; Quarters x 9 Thirds x 7 Fifths x 8 Sixths x 9 Eighths x 11 Tenths x 13

Use the 51 presentation slides in conjunction with the Cornell-style student guided notes to teach students the art of writing persuasively. Students record information as you present. Best of all, the slides and student note-taking sheets are editable empowering you to modify the resource to suit your students’ needs. You will be able to edit all written content. All clip art is secured. This is in accordance with the artists’ terms of use. You will receive an editable Power Point file and a PDF file if you do not wish to make any changes to the existing file. ITEMS INCLUDED Editable Power Point presentation comprising of 51 slides complete with animation 15 page Cornell-style student guided notes (also editable) to use in conjunction with the PowerPoint presentation. PDF files of the presentation and the guided notes Teacher Guided Notes (answer key) PDF file 6 Teach To Tell fonts used in this resource (comes with installation instructions). All fonts are embedded, however if the fonts do not show up due to computer settings, then you will need to install them. Content information and writing samples for each writing section will help model and scaffold students’ writing. The writing sections in focus are: Learning to Write Persuasively (overview of persuasive writing) Learning to Write a Hook (Strong Statement, Rhetorical Question, Quote, Scene, Definition – samples of each) Learning to Write an Introduction (hook, opinion, thesis statement) Learning to Write a Body Paragraph (topic sentence, supporting details, concluding sentence) Learning to Write a Conclusion (summary statement, re-statement of reasons, call to action) As each writing section is introduced and taught, students will have the opportunity to identify the structural elements and write an introduction, a body paragraph and a conclusion observing written samples. Content information and writing samples for each writing section will help model and scaffold students’ writing. SUGGESTED USE: With the slideshow, elicit responses from students prior to playing out the animations on each slide. For example, for slide 1, ask the question, what is Persuasive Writing – prior to revealing the slide content on the same. Refer to the guided notes as you present. This gives the opportunity for students to think constructively prior to recording the words that fill in the blanks. Students will also be more engaged whilst recording. All text is editable, simply type inside the text box to edit content.

This effective behaviour management tool will motivate your students to follow class rules, hand in homework in time and eventually get your students overall intrinsically motivated. The editable Reward Points Cards feature a monster/alien theme. Blank editable cards are also included if you use Class Dojo and wish to insert the free Dojo monsters. The blank reward charts may be used with the free Class Dojo avatars available here: https://www.classdojo.com/monsters-home-d/ ITEMS INCLUDED 20 Reward Charts featuring an alien/monster theme (colour and blackline) 20 Reward Charts without an image. This is so you can insert your own images or if using Class Dojo in your classroom, then the free images available online. 24 editable Class Labels with no image (insert your own) or use free Class Dojo images available online. 24 editable Class Labels with an alien/monster theme 4 editable single page templates featuring whole-brain classroom rules THE REWARD SYSTEM Students start off with the ‘Reach for 25 Points’ and work their way up towards ‘Reach for 500 points’. *Have students colour each number grid or place a sticker to record the number of points. To monitor the record closely, you can also initial each record point on the grid. The reward charts are given in increments of 25 points. Award students with a certificate and prize after every 25 points (25, 50, 75, 100… 500) The reward charts go up to 500 points. These charts are editable, so you may have the numbers go up to more than 500 points. Simply edit the number in the grid. If you are using the free Class Dojo images, you can insert an image in each Reward Chart after you create an account for your students. You can type in the name of the student on the Reward Chart (editable) as per the student’s avatar. Note that students will be able to change the color/shape of their basic given teacher generated avatar. You have the option to edit the number of points each reward chart goes up to.

► Have your students prepare for the Naplan Year 5 Language Conventions examination with this digital practice paper. There are 60 questions targeting a variety of question formats. The questioning strategy of each of the 60 questions target a range of spelling, grammar and punctuation skills. The questions have been formulated after extensive study of recent years’ examination papers and adopt the style and format of the same. ► The digital practice paper is self-checking and students will receive instant feedback of correct/incorrect responses on submission. This will not only provide you with valuable data to dictate teaching and learning but will also save you all that marking! ►►ITEMS INCLUDED: 60 Questions (multiple choice, check-box, short response) on spelling, grammar and punctuation in Google forms ► REQUIREMENTS This is a Google Forms digital resource and can be used with google drive and Microsoft one drive. You will need to create a google account or a one drive account. This is a free service and is easy to set up. This resource can also be assigned to your students via Google Classroom (free) by accessing your drive and inserting (click on drive/attachment icon) the google drive file. Select the option of ‘make a copy for each student’. ► SETUP When you click on the provided link, you will be prompted to make a copy. Click on the ‘make a copy’ button in order to access the file. Each student will access the shareable link provided by you. They will respond to all 60 questions of the quiz either by clicking the correct option (multiple choice), typing in the answer (spelling/short question) or selecting two or more options (check-box format). Further instructions to setup in file. ► ADVANTAGES Use of this digital resource would contribute to the creation of a paperless/hybrid classroom. Enhancement of student engagement as responses are submitted digitally and instant feedback on performance is provided. This digital resource will also help familiarise students with the Naplan-style Language Conventions examination, thus empowering them to be more confident and resilient in real-time. ►► FIND THE PRINTABLE PAPER VERSION OF THIS PRACTICE TEST HERE: NAPLAN YEAR 5 LANGUAGE CONVENTIONS: PRINTABLE https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/naplan-testing-year-5-language-conventions-practice-test-1-12268701 Disclaimer I am not in any way affiliated with the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA ) other than preparing my own students and having operated as a Professional Marker (Naplan examinations) for Pearson Education.

This pack comprising of 10 posters and 32 task cards will help reinforce teaching and learning of Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences. ITEMS INCLUDED: 10 posters/anchor charts featuring information on the use of clauses (independent and subordinate) in simple, compound and complex sentences. 32 Task Cards featuring simple sentences, compound sentences, and complex sentences Recording Sheet x 1 Answer Key ACTIVITY: Use the posters/anchor charts to introduce and elaborate on grammatical terminology. Spread task cards around the classroom. I personally like to tape to walls, so they don’t get lost in all the excitement. Provide students with a clipboard and the recording sheet. Students work, individually, in pairs, or in small groups to record their responses. POST ACTIVITY: Project the answer key on the smart board/interactive whiteboard for students to check their answers. Provide further explanation accordingly.

Conceptualise understanding of odd numbers and even numbers with this 60 slide editable animated presentation and accompanying guided notes sheets for your students to follow along. ITEMS INCLUDED: Editable PowerPoint Presentation featuring 60 slides on odd numbers and even numbers. All text is editable, simply type inside the text boxes to edit content. The slides are also animated to present content in manageable chunks. A mini quiz in the slideshow is also included. 8 page guided notes sheets for students to record information as you present the slideshow. Guided notes sample (key) filled in for teacher reference. Student Cover Sheet, if compiling all guided notes sheets into a booklet. 30 questions Test (3 sheets) to assess understanding of odd numbers and even numbers (bonus). SUGGESTED USE: Do a warm-up activity on building number sense prior to commencing the slideshow on odd numbers and even numbers. Present the slideshow and have students record information on the blank lines by referring to the presentation. At the bottom of each slide, students can refer to the notes page numbers to follow along accurately. Have students follow instructions on the slides – for this they need to keep ready a blue and a red shading pencil or highlighter. The short quiz at the end of the slideshow wraps up the instruction. Present students with the test to assess taught content.

*Is your class doing an activity on climate change or learning about the accomplishments of notable women during Women’s History Month? Then this editable flipbook will be the perfect addition as it will help your students scaffold the writing of a biography on Greta Thunberg. This resource can be used as a stand-alone flipbook or in an interactive notebook. * What’s Included: EDITABLE Flipbook templates in blackline to print x 6 EDITABLE Flipbook templates in color to print x 6 Self-editing checklist Peer-editing checklist Teacher Marking Rubric x 3 formats Publishing sheets x 3 styles ACTIVITY Students will research information on the selected subject, Greta Thunberg. The flipbook is used to collate information on the subject. It will also be the first draft whereby students will self edit and peer edit and publish from. Students will publish their writing on given templates. Display students’ research on the bulletin board. THE FLIPBOOK COMPONENTS x 6 SHEETS The flipbook scaffolds the research process with guiding prompts. The following sections are included: Cover Template: choice of three – students pick one The Writing Prompt x 1 template: instructions to collect information on the subject’s biographical information. The Introduction x 1 template: Name of subject, time period and place, what the subject is known for. Journey of Life x 2 templates: key information on the subject’s early life: family, childhood, education, personal interests, beliefs. major achievements and obstacles: milestones, awards, major successes, difficulties faced and outcomes Lasting Legacy x 1 template: current status: time period and place, most memorable impact, important quote How to assemble: Flipbook You can choose either of the three options. A. Print out the templates in black and white. Cut each template on the horizontal line and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students colour in image and lettering. Staple/glue at the top. B. Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut on the horizontal line and assemble. Students may colour in image and lettering. Staple/glue at the top. C. Print out the templates in colour. Cut on the horizontal line and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Staple/glue at the top. How to assemble: Interactive Notebook Cut each template on the horizontal line. Assemble smallest to largest. Glue down largest template (Lasting Legacy) in notebook. Paste other templates at the top tab one above the other from largest to smallest. This flipbook will help your students practise essential research skills while writing an interesting biography on Greta Thunberg.

Have your students prepare for the Naplan Year 3 Language Conventions examination with this digital practice paper. There are 60 questions targeting a variety of question formats. The questioning strategy of each of the 60 questions target a range of spelling, grammar and punctuation skills. The questions have been formulated after extensive study of recent years’ examination papers and adopt the style and format of the same. The digital practice paper is self-checking and students will receive instant feedback of correct/incorrect responses on submission. This will not only provide you with valuable data to dictate teaching and learning but will also save you all that marking! ►► ITEMS INCLUDED: 60 Questions (multiple choice, check-box, short response) on spelling, grammar and punctuation in Google forms ►► REQUIREMENTS This is a Google Forms digital resource and can be used with google drive, Microsoft one drive and other online learning platforms. You will need to create a google account or a one drive account. This is a free service and is easy to set up. This resource can also be assigned to your students via Google Classroom (free) by accessing your drive and inserting (click on drive/attachment icon) the google drive file. Select the option of ‘make a copy for each student’. ►► ►►Further instructions to setup in file. ►► ADVANTAGES Use of this digital resource would contribute to the creation of a paperless/hybrid classroom. Enhancement of student engagement as responses are submitted digitally and instant feedback on performance is provided. This digital resource will also help familiarise students with the Naplan-style Language Conventions examination, thus empowering them to be more confident and resilient in real-time. Data is automatically collected via students’ responses for you to analyze. Don’t want digital? FIND THE PRINTABLE VERSION HERE: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/naplan-testing-year-3-language-conventions-practice-test-1-12268706

This Opinion Writing / Persuasive Writing activity will help scaffold the structural elements of an opinion essay or a persuasive essay. Based on the sample persuasive essay, ‘Should you Ride Your Bike to School?’, students will be introduced to the writing process from brainstorming, planning, drafting, editing, and publishing. Writing activities revolve around the structural elements: The Introduction (sizzling start, opinion, thesis) The Body (Topic Sentence, Supporting Details, Concluding Sentence), and rebuttal The Conclusion (summary statement, call to action) Activity Students will respond to 20 questions on the structural components of a persuasive essay or an opinion essay. Students will find and highlight evidence in the sample text. They will document their responses on the Planning Grid, Persuasive Writing Graph and other Organizers. Students will write against the claim written in the sample essay. Additional writing practice with 5 earth-day themed writing prompts Items Included Sample Persuasive Essay, ‘Should you Ride Your Bike to School?’ to study structural elements and writing style Persuasive Writing Graph to map out structural components 20 questions analyzing writing style and structural elements Annotation of structural elements using the final compiled sample essay from start to finish Writing Assignment to write against the claim made in the sample persuasive essay Self-editing and peer-editing checklists Teacher Marking Rubric Publishing Writing Sheets Cover Sheets to collate sheets into a booklet 5 Earth-Day themed Writing Prompts General Organizers (planning grid, writing graph, Introduction, Body, Conclusion) to use with any persuasive writing prompt Recommended Use Review of form and structure prior to testing Recap of form and structure prior to a writing assignment Writing activity to celebrate Earth Day

This 62 slide PowerPoint Presentation and Cornell-style guided notes will help reinforce the understanding of factors and multiples, factor families, prime numbers, prime factorisation, composite numbers, arrays, proper factors, perfect numbers, Greatest Common Factor (GCF) and Least Common Multiple (LCM). Other than taking down guided notes via the PowerPoint presentation, students will also have the opportunity to work on practice examples and take a quiz at the end. Packs in this bundle feature both British and US spellings. Items Included Editable PowerPoint presentation featuring 62 slides with animations, transitions and sound effects Guided note worksheets x 8 pages Teacher Reference Sheets x 8 pages Topics Covered Factors and Factor Families Multiples Prime Number Prime Factorisation Arrays Proper Factors Perfect Numbers Composite Number Greatest Common Factor (GCF) Least Common Multiple (LCM) Recommended Use Run through the presentation yourself prior to presenting to students. Present the slides one at a time, students will follow instructions on each slide like filling in the blanks on their note-taking worksheets and attempting practice examples. The slides are animated to present information in manageable chunks. They also have fun transitions and sound effects to make content all the more interesting to students. Follow-up with task cards, practice sheets, notebook templates or other activities. Please contact me with any queries regarding this resource. Thank you! laurane@teach2tell.com

Give your students the experience of solving problems on the topic of Ratio and Proportion with this challenging pack of 54 questions. Students will convert between different units of measurement and read and solve a diverse selection of problems. SECTIONS INCLUDED: ♦ 24 warm-up problems involving conversion of units from metres to centimetres, dollars to cents, hours to minutes and seconds, kilograms to grams, centimetres to millimetres, litres to millilitres, kilometres to meters, ♦ 30 Word Problems that include a diverse selection of problems targeting differentiation. The ‘Work with the Teacher’ pages help familiarise students with the working-out of the problem so students are able to attempt the ‘Work with a Partner’ pages either with a partner or independently. These pages adopt the same approach to solving the problem similar to the ‘Work with the Teacher’ pages. The word problems are also similar, just featuring different digits to reinforce problem-solving strategies and set up all students for success. The ‘Work with the Teacher and a Partner’ pages would be more suitable for students willing to take on more of a challenge. ♦ Detailed answer key for all problems that can be projected on an interactive whiteboard for explicit teacher explanation. ****************************************************************** I am confident your students will have more confidence in solving a diverse range of Ratio problems after completion of this mini unit. All the best for the academic year!

Transform your classroom into a magical mystical place with this fairy tale-themed class décor bundle. The attractive colours and kid-popular fairy tale characters will make this set a winner. Your students will have fun identifying their favourite fairy tale characters and you'll have everything you need to organise your classroom! This mega bundle comprises of 15 complete individual products totaling 615 pages. ** Further details of the 15 products included in this mega bundle are briefly outlined below. ✓ 24 CLASSROOM JOBS AND NAME LABELS (EDITABLE) ✓ 15 CLASSROOM RULES (EDITABLE) ✓38 DESK NAME PLATES (EDITABLE) ⇒ All text in labels is editable. Simply type over sample text. Font is embedded, you also have the option to insert your own font. All clipart and graphics are secured in accordance with copyright terms. ✓8 BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT CLIP CHART {EDITABLE} ✓ 220 DOLCH WORD WALL {HIGH-FREQUENCY WORDS) – PRE-PRIMER TO GRADE 3 {FAIRYTALE THEME} ✓26 LETTERS OF THE ALPHABET ✓ 36 SCHEDULE CARDS {EDITABLE} ✓ NUMBERS 1 TO 20 ✓ COLOURS ✓ BIRTHDAY PACK {DATES, CROWNS, AWARDS, BANNER} ✓ CALENDAR AND WEATHER DISPLAY ✓ 21 CENTRE SIGNS AND LABELS {EDITABLE} ✓9 DISMISSAL CHART (EDITABLE) ✓ 42 SCHOOL SUPPLY LABELS ✓ 2D AND 3D SHAPES ✓ WELCOME BACK BUNTING FLAGS ⇒ The ‘Welcome’ letter flags sign may be used by itself or with the letters reading ‘Back To School’, 'To Foundation/Kindergarten', and/or ‘To Grades 1 to 10’.

The Alphabet ‘/H/’ booklet features interactive activities for the letter ‘/H/’. Students get to compile all activities in a booklet to take home. In addition, they craft a ‘Letter ‘/H/’ Champ’ crown and bracelet and put together a mini flipbook. The Alphabet ‘/H/’ booklet comprises of student friendly font, graphics, and an appeasing layout of print-n-go sheets. Kids adore Superheroes and the Superhero characters will be a motivator to engage students in learning. Both the uppercase and lowercase letter ‘/H/’ are introduced so students can see the difference. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: ✓ Letter ‘/h/’ Poster and flashcards ✓ Three cover options for booklet ✓ ‘About Me’ page ✓ Tracing and writing uppercase and lowercase ‘/h/’ ✓ Identifying the letter ‘/h/’ ✓ Sorting the letter ‘/h/’ ✓ Spinning the letter ‘/h/’ (review n, c, k) ✓ Finding the letter ‘/h/’ ✓ Drawing letter ‘/h/’ pictures ✓ Identifying first sounds of letters: letter /h/ and review previous letters ✓ Creating a glittering letter ‘/h/’with glue and glitter ✓ Creating a collage template for letter ‘/h/’ pictures ✓ Letter /h/ Nursery Rhyme link: ‘Hickory Dickory Dock’ ✓ Summary sheet of the letter ‘/h/’ ✓ Sight/High-frequency words: his, her, has; ‘Spin a Sight Word’. sheets, ‘Spin a Sight Word’ ✓ Words with ‘-an, -at, -ap, -in, -it, -ip, et’: activity sheets ✓ Words with ‘h’ activity sheets SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS: → Mini Letter ‘/h/’ one page booklet → ‘I’m a Letter ‘/h/’ Champ’ crown → ‘I’m a Letter ‘/h/’ Champ’ bracelet → Mini flipbook on letter ‘/h/’ words → horse finger puppet templates (6 on a page)

“Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words” – Robert Frost Help your students express their emotions and thoughts in words with this interactive notebook poetry unit on fifteen popular types of poetry. WHAT’S INCLUDED: ✓ Interactive notebook templates for 15 poem types. Colour photographs of assembly instructions included. ✓Coloured and blackline posters/anchor charts for 15 poem types. ✓Editable PowerPoint file featuring poem types. ✓Student Centre Checklist ✓Student self-reflection sheet ✓Teacher Marking Rubric ✓Performance Rubric * The notebook templates provide the opportunity for students to write drafts prior to publishing their poems. The structure of each poem type is scaffolded in the foldables to guide students in each step. Model each poem type prior to students working on the foldable. I also show the notebook template on the interactive whiteboard and model the assembly instructions. The poem sample (colour poster) can then be shown for students to read and see what the finished poem sounds like and looks like. ** You can also print out copies of the assembly instructions of notebook templates and leave them in your centres for students to refer to when assembling and composing their own poems. The colour poster samples of each poem type may also be placed in your literacy centres along with lined sheets. Students can simply write their poems observing the instructions and sample in the poster. A checklist is also included, so students can record the poems completed. * The blackline poster samples can be glued in students’ notebooks for reference. * Each notebook template is accompanied with colour photographs showing assembly instructions. There are also bonus templates included for some poem types. The published version of poems can be compiled into an Anthology of Poem Types. Compile the final published versions (written on lined sheets) together with cover sheet after all poem types are completed. EDITABLE POWERPOINT Use the editable PowerPoint to edit poem content. Type in the textboxes to record students’ responses for each poem type in a whole class/small group instruction session. * These poem types that comprise the anthology will be a valuable keepsake for your students to cherish and indeed a creative outlet for their ‘thoughts to become words’.

PHONICS: FLUENCY READERS: BEGINNING DIGRAPHS: INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK Build reading fluency of 88 Beginning Digraphs with this innovative pack of fluency reader strips/accordion foldables. These accordion foldables may be glued into students’ interactive notebooks or stapled at the top to compile a mini strip booklet. For foldables featuring two strips of ten words, you may glue strip 1 over strip 2 to create one long accordion foldable. Perfect to send home with students or for display in the classroom. Each set comes in: ✓ Colour ✓ Blackline ✓ With visuals ✓ Without visuals → The blackline formats feature words in large outline so your students may colour in, write, or highlight inside to reinforce spelling and reading. → You may have students glue the accordion strips in their interactive notebooks or simply staple them at the top. → Accordion foldables have between 6 -10 words conveniently placed on a single sheet giving you the flexibility to use them as spelling lists or to introduce in smaller batches. Some sheets also have two copies of a single strip on a single page for two students. → You may also use a brad fastener to attach the reading strips together and spread-out to read as a fan. Great to send home with students to practise reading and spelling. The Beginning Digraphs in focus in these fluency reader strips/accordion foldables are ♦ -ch ♦ -sh ♦ -th ♦ -wh ♦ -kn ♦ -ph ♦ -wr Reading will not be too overwhelming as your students fold and read each fluency strip foldable. This is definitely a great way to engage students in reading, besides this resource could also serve as an effective way to also teach vocabulary and spelling.

Use these flipbooks to scaffold the writing of Information Reports on endangered animals. This resource can be used as a stand-alone flipbook or in an interactive notebook. What’s Included: Flipbook templates (1-7) in blackline to print. Self-editing checklist Peer-editing checklist Teacher Marking Rubric x 4 formats Writing sheets x 4 styles PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK 15 cover options featuring endangered animals. Students can pick the cover depending on what endangered animal is under study. One blank cover included so students can illustrate. The following endangered animals are featured: American Alligator, Black-footed Ferret, Bluefin Tuna, Brown Hyena, Grey Wolf, Indochinese Tiger, Koala, Leatherback Turtle, Lemur, Mako Shark, Northern Spotted Owl, Piping Clover, Pygmy Hippo, Snow Leopard, Sumatran Orangutan FLIPBOOK: 1. INTRODUCTION: weight, length, family, and group of endangered animal. Students may also write a brief description. 2. HABITAT x 2: location in the world. A world map is included to mark the location. 3. DIET: food the endangered animal eats to survive. There is place for illustration. 4. LIFE CYCLE: the breeding seasons and habits. 5. behaviour: the physical and behavioural adaptations that enable the endangered animal to survive in its environment. 6. INTERESTING FACTS: any other amazing facts about the endangered animal that would sum up the Information Report. How to assemble: You can choose either of the three options. Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students colour in cover page. Staple at top tab for flipbook or glue descending order in notebook. Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut around each template and assemble. Attach at top. ** Have students refer to books, websites, and videos on the specific endangered animal to record information. Suggested use: Have students collect information in their flipbook on the endangered animal under study. This could also serve as their draft where they could use the self-editing and peer-editing checklists to edit. Finally have students publish on given writing sheets or type out content from draft observing corrections. The sections pertaining to habitat, diet, life-cycle, and behaviour can make-up the Body of the Report and 1-2 interesting facts to conclude the Information Report. ** These Endangered Animal flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.