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Students discover how authors use language to create unforgettable characters and bring settings to life. Through fun games, colourful poste...
This Character Workbook supports K–2 students in exploring how characters are developed, change and influence stories. Through differentiate...
This Representation Workbook supports K–2 students in exploring how ideas, people, places, animals, and events are portrayed across differen...
This Perspective and Argument Workbook supports K–2 students in exploring perspective and argument through creative, reflective, and text-ba...
Embark on a captivating literary journey with our 'Julia Donaldson Author Study Unit.' Immerse students in the magical worlds of 'Zog,' 'Ti...
Step into a world of literary magic with our engaging unit based on Mem Fox's beloved stories - "The Magic Hat," "Possum Magic," and "Koala...
This unit delves into how images and descriptive language come together to create narrative characters. It provides numerous games and activ...
One of our most requested resources, this unit is built around the classic Julia Donaldson book, ‘The Gruffalo’. It focuses on retell skills...
This ‘Friendship’ unit is great for reinforcing what it means to be a good friend. Including brainstorming, role-play scenarios and some...
Complete this ‘The Very Cranky Bear’ unit after reading the text. This unit has a large focus on important areas of the text that assist wit...
This Celebrating Book Week (Early Years) has been designed to be used with any book week theme and different texts. This unit will assist in...
This resource provides a fun and engaging way for students to develop their writing skills through imaginative Halloween-themed prompts. Eac...
Get to know the beloved author Mem Fox! This presentation encourages students to explore her enchanting stories that have captured readers'...
This Digger presentation was created to support the book unit: Digger written by Mike Dumbleton. This presentation provides some background...
The Creating Narrative Characters Presentation introduces students to what narratives are. It unpacks narrative characters and how words and...
This ‘Friendship’ presentation is great for reinforcing what it means to be a good friend. Including brainstorming, role-play scenarios and...
Complete this ‘The Very Cranky Bear’ presentation after reading the text. The presentation has a large focus on important areas of the text...
This Celebrating Book Week (Early Years) has been designed to be used with any book week theme and is a great way to get your students excit...
A clear, easy-to-use assessment rubric for evaluating student work on character and setting development. Includes four criteria across four...
A fun and creative end-of-unit assessment where students bring together everything they have learned about character, setting and narrative...
This interactive quiz revisits key concepts from the unit on character and setting development. It features ten multiple-choice questions de...
This planning worksheet helps students bring together everything they have learned about character and setting. With guided prompts and chec...
Give students the spark they need to launch into narrative writing with this scaffolded story starter page. Using a structured prompt and th...
This engaging worksheet invites students to explore setting through a sensory lens. Using a series of polaroid frames, students draw or desc...
Transport your students into vivid story worlds with this sensory postcard activity. Students choose a setting and describe it using sight,...
This engaging worksheet helps students develop characters by showing how feelings can be revealed through actions. Students choose a charact...
This creative worksheet encourages students to explore character voice through dialogue. Using their Mix and Match Character and Setting Fli...
This engaging worksheet supports students in using their Mix and Match Flipbook to practise writing vivid descriptions of characters and set...
Unlock endless storytelling possibilities with this interactive Mix and Match Character Flipbook! Designed to spark creativity and support c...
Unlock endless storytelling possibilities with this interactive Mix and Match Character Flipbook! Designed to spark creativity and support c...
Help your students infer character traits using evidence from short text extracts. This engaging sorting game encourages students to think c...
This student-friendly reference card supports young writers in bringing their stories to life by showing, not telling. It breaks down how au...
Bring characters and settings to life with this vibrant poster pair! These colourful displays show how authors use descriptive language to r...
Step into the exciting world of storytelling with this engaging presentation that helps students bring their writing to life! Through vibran...
This fun and interactive worksheet encourages students to explore different genres and text types by searching the classroom or library for...
This set of colourful and motivational reading bookmarks includes themes such as I Love Reading, My Reading Goal, and Genre Explorer. Ideal...
This full display set includes a bold “Book an Adventure” banner, bunting, and editable PowerPoint letters to create a vibrant classroom or...
This bold and eye-catching classroom banner displays the slogan “Book an Adventure” and is ideal for Book Week celebrations or setting up a...
This printable bunting display features the slogan “Book an Adventure” and is perfect for classroom or library decoration during Book Week o...
This fun and engaging bingo-style reading challenge encourages lower primary students to explore books in creative and playful ways. Each bi...
This resource provides a brief overview and teaching notes for using the K-2 Multi-Age Character Workbook.
Aligned with the NSW English Year B Units and Australian Curriculum V9, this title page supports the Character Workbook.
Aligned with the NSW English Year B Units and Australian Curriculum V9, this title page supports the Representation Workbook.
Aligned with the NSW English Year B Units and Australian Curriculum V9, this title page supports the Representation Workbook.
Aligned with the NSW English Year B Units and Australian Curriculum V9, this title page supports the Representation Workbook.
Aligned with the NSW English Year B Units and Australian Curriculum V9, this title page supports the Representation Workbook.
This resource provides a brief overview and teaching notes for using the K-2 Multi-Age Representation Workbook.
Aligned with the NSW English Year B Units and Australian Curriculum V9, this title page supports the Representation Workbook.
This collaborative colouring activity provides an exciting, low-prep way to enhance classroom reading corners and literacy displays. The art...
The Book an Adventure Banner Display is a motivational classroom visual perfect for promoting a love of reading. With a theme that invites s...
Aligned with the NSW English Year B Units and Australian Curriculum V9, this title page supports the Perspective and Argument Workbook.
Aligned with the NSW English Year B Units and Australian Curriculum V9, this title page supports the Perspective and Argument Workbook.
Aligned with the NSW English Year B Units and Australian Curriculum V9, this title page supports the Perspective and Argument Workbook.
Aligned with the NSW English Year B Units and Australian Curriculum V9, this title page supports the Perspective and Argument Workbook.
The Sentence Builder activity allows students to create meaningful, grammatically correct sentences using word cards based on The Emu and th...
This Simple and Complex Sentence Sorting activity is based on the Dreamtime story Tiddalik the Frog and helps students develop their underst...
This Simple and Complex Sentence Sorting activity allows students to practise sentence structure using content drawn from the Dreamtime stor...
The Simple and Complex Sentence Sorting activity is based on the Dreamtime story The Emu and the Jabiru and supports students in building se...
The Fix the Sentence presentation set supports grammar and editing skills through the context of The First Boomerang Dreaming story. With 50...
The Sentence Builder worksheet is an engaging literacy activity that supports students in constructing meaningful sentences based on the Dre...
This writing prompt card pack includes 16 imaginative prompts designed to deepen student engagement with the Dreaming story The First Boomer...
The Word Meaning Pairs resource is designed to deepen students’ understanding of key vocabulary from the Dreaming story The First Boomerang....
This slide deck of 12 discussion questions encourages thoughtful exploration of the Dreaming story The First Boomerang. Students reflect on...
The Simple and Complex Sentence Sorting activity helps students develop sentence-level grammar awareness using content from the Dreamtime st...
These creative writing prompt cards are inspired by the Dreamtime story "The Emu and the Jabiru" and are designed to deepen students’ connec...
Aligned with the NSW English Year B Units and Australian Curriculum V9, this title page supports the section of worksheets related to What’s...
Aligned with the NSW English Year B Units and Australian Curriculum V9, this title page supports the section of worksheets related to The Pa...
Aligned with the NSW English Year B Units and Australian Curriculum V9, this title page supports the section of worksheets related to The Li...
Aligned with the NSW English Year B Units and Australian Curriculum V9, this title page supports the section of worksheets related to The Wi...
Aligned with the NSW English Year B Units and Australian Curriculum V9, this title page supports the section of worksheets related to Possum...
Aligned with the NSW English Year B Units and Australian Curriculum V9, this title page supports the section of worksheets related to The Se...
Aligned with the NSW English Year B Units and Australian Curriculum V9, this title page supports the section of worksheets related to Triant...
Aligned with the NSW English Year B Units and Australian Curriculum V9, this title page supports the section of worksheets related to A Dark...
This worksheet supports students in planning a narrative by introducing basic story structure. Kindergarten students use drawings, Year 1 st...
This worksheet helps students explore characterisation by identifying, describing, and comparing characters. Kindergarten students match cha...
This worksheet helps students understand the key structural elements of a narrative. Differentiated for K-2, it includes sequencing, compreh...
This resource provides a brief overview and teaching notes for using the K-2 Multi-Age Narrative Workbook.
Aligned with the NSW English Year B Units and Australian Curriculum V9, this title page supports the Narrative Workbook.
Celebrate student achievements with 3 colourable black-and-white awards for Best Costume Idea, Most Books Read, and Reading Superstar. Perfe...
This versatile book report template allows students to write a blurb, give a rating and recommendation, summarise the book, and reflect on t...
Celebrate the enchantment of reading with this magical banner. Ideal for classrooms, it motivates students to explore the wonders of books....
Inspire curiosity and learning with this vibrant banner. Perfect for classroom decor, it encourages students to discover the endless possibi...
Ignite students' imaginations with this captivating banner. Highlight the excitement of reading with a design that promises adventure in eve...
These Halloween-themed writing template worksheets are designed to inspire young students to engage in creative writing.
The Character Collage Kit is a versatile resource designed to ignite creativity and storytelling skills in students. With a diverse selectio...
The "Storytelling Cards" resource is a versatile tool designed to ignite creativity and enhance narrative skills in students. With a collect...
The Storybook Passport, along with its adorable boarding passes, is your ticket to a world of imagination and exploration! This interactive...
Embark on a journey through the Storybook Adventure Map, a whimsical guide to the realms of storytelling. Navigate Character Cove, Setting S...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit called Celebrating Book Week (Early Years), created to celebrate Book Week, shortlisted books and fe...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit called Celebrating Book Week (Early Years), created to celebrate Book Week, shortlisted books and fe...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit called Celebrating Book Week (Early Years), created to celebrate Book Week, shortlisted books and fe...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit called Celebrating Book Week (Early Years), created to celebrate Book Week, shortlisted books and fe...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit called Celebrating Book Week (Early Years), created to celebrate Book Week, shortlisted books and fe...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit called Celebrating Book Week (Early Years), created to celebrate Book Week, shortlisted books and fe...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit called Celebrating Book Week (Early Years), created to celebrate Book Week, shortlisted books and fe...
Three fabulous colour in pages of “The Snail and the Whale” by Julia Donaldson for your students to choose from.
Students use this character journal to write about their thoughts and feelings as they step into the shoes of the Snail from Julia Donaldson...
Students use this character journal to write about their thoughts and feelings as they step into the shoes of the character Koala Lou from M...
Students are encouraged to step into the shoes of Koala Lou to determine how this character feels during certain events in the storybook of...
Students determine Koala Lou’s character traits from Mem Fox’s “Koala Lou” and provide evidence from the text. This worksheet has 2 versi...
Three fabulous colour in pages of “Koala Lou” by Mem Fox for your students to choose from.
A simple sequencing worksheet for students to determine the order in which The Magic Hat turns people into animals!
Print these eye-catching visuals to spark enthusiasm for "Koala Lou's Bush Olympics." Display each individual poster at different activity s...
Students design their very own magic show invitations to their play of “The Magic Hat”. Students must detail the venue, time, date, as well...
Ignite creativity with our engaging "The Magic Hat" play design worksheet! Students step into the shoes of playwrights as they craft a stage...
Students identify the rhyming pairs from Mem Fox’s “The Magic Hat”.
Students use their imagination to decide what magical powers their hat will give them. Students colour and design their own magnificent, mag...
Immerse young minds in a world of wonder with our fun Magic Hat Craft. Students design and craft their very own magical hats, transforming i...
Three fabulous colour in pages of “Possum Magic” by Mem Fox for your students to choose from.
Students relive the story of “Possum Magic” by Mem Fox, as they identify the main parts of the story. Students draw pictures and write sente...
In the story of “Possum Magic” by Mem Fox, Hush goes on a hunt to find her colours. Students use this worksheet to go on a colour hunt, as t...
Student’s follow along on Grandma Poss and Hush’s adventure about Australia as they eat different foods to rediscover Hush’s colours. Studen...
Students use their imaginative thinking to embark on an adventure as they write about what they would do if they were invisible, like the ch...
These enchanting Possum Magic Puppets bring to life the whimsical characters of "Possum Magic" by Mem Fox. They let children's imaginations...
This Book Report Template allows students to dive into the heart of the story, summarising key events, connecting with characters on a perso...
This fun worksheet encourages students to explore the wide range of Mem Fox story books.
This fun display encourages students to explore the wide range of Mem Fox story books.
This book unit is based on the storybook ‘Digger’ written by Mike Dumbleton and illustrated by Robin Cowcher. ‘Digger’ was written as a trib...
This My Book Review worksheet was created to support the Book Unit: Digger. Students review their favourite parts of the storybook ‘Digger’...
This Digger Colouring Sheet resource was created to support the Book Unit: Digger. Use this resource as a fast finisher.
This Digger Word Search was created to support the Book Unit: Digger. Use this resource as a fast finisher.
This Responding To Text worksheet was created to support the Book Unit: Digger. Students reflect their favourite story character, and compa...
This Write Another Ending worksheet was created to support the Book Unit: Digger. Students reflect on the ending to the storybook ‘Digger’...
This Colette and Annie Comparison worksheet was created to support the Book Unit: Digger. Students compare the similarities and differences...
This Letter to James worksheet was created to support the Book Unit: Digger. Students step into the shoes of Annie and write a letter to Ja...
This Digger Cloze Comprehension worksheet was created to support the Book Unit: Digger. Students read and fill in the missing spaces using...
This Digger Sequencing worksheet was created to support the Book Unit: Digger. Students sequence the events in the correct order.
This simple class display was created to support the book unit: Digger. It provides a definition of the key vocabulary in the storybook ‘Di...
Students apply their knowledge of how narrative characters are developed to create their own character. There are two versions to choose fro...
The Narrative Characters Quiz requires students to recall and retrieve their knowledge on narrative characters. Simply open the slideshow an...
Students apply their knowledge of how images communicate meaning to create their own character and settings.
A fun drama game, where students act out various character traits. This is a great way to teach facial expressions and body language for cha...
This hilarious worksheet is sure to bring on the giggles. Students recall their knowledge on adjectives and character traits to create a fun...
This hilarious game is sure to bring on the giggles. Students explore how noun groups can create crazy, wacky and wild creatures and charact...
This wonderfully engaging Character Scrapbook explores character development in narratives as students make connections between text and ima...
This Pig the Pug Character Trait Sort is to be used with the text ‘Pig the Pug’ by Aaron Blabey. Students cut and sort Pig and Trevor’s char...
A fun and engaging activity for students to explore how words and images can come together to create wild and fantastic characters and setti...
This Character Traits reference card makes the perfect reminder for students to differentiate between physical character traits and personal...
This beautiful classroom reference display provides a list of personality trait adjectives for students to refer to, to describe a character...
This classroom reference display provides a clear explanation of character traits and the differences between physical and personality trait...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit about ‘friendship’. This ‘Friendship’ Unit is great for reinforcing what it means to be a good fr...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit about ‘friendship’. This ‘Friendship’ Unit is great for reinforcing what it means to be a good fr...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit about ‘friendship’. This ‘Friendship’ Unit is great for reinforcing what it means to be a good fr...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit about ‘friendship’. This ‘Friendship’ Unit is great for reinforcing what it means to be a good fr...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit about ‘friendship’. This ‘Friendship’ Unit is great for reinforcing what it means to be a good fr...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit about ‘friendship’. This ‘Friendship’ Unit is great for reinforcing what it means to be a good fr...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit about ‘friendship’. This ‘Friendship’ Unit is great for reinforcing what it means to be a good fr...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit about ‘friendship’. This ‘Friendship’ Unit is great for reinforcing what it means to be a good fr...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit about ‘friendship’. This ‘Friendship’ Unit is great for reinforcing what it means to be a good fr...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit about ‘friendship’. This ‘Friendship’ Unit is great for reinforcing what it means to be a good fr...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit about ‘friendship’. This ‘Friendship’ Unit is great for reinforcing what it means to be a good fr...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit about ‘friendship’. This ‘Friendship’ Unit is great for reinforcing what it means to be a good fr...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit about ‘friendship’. This ‘Friendship’ Unit is great for reinforcing what it means to be a good fr...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit about ‘friendship’. This ‘Friendship’ Unit is great for reinforcing what it means to be a good fr...
This student reference card was created as a part of the Friendship unit plan. It can be stuck in their books and referred to throughout th...
Complete this ‘The Very Cranky Bear’ unit after reading the text. This unit has a large focus on important areas of a text that assist with...
These ‘The Very Cranky Bear’ Character Headbands are part of a larger ‘The Very Cranky Bear’ literature unit. These headbands are great for...
These ‘The Very Cranky Bear’ Data and Graphing worksheets are part of a larger ‘The Very Cranky Bear’ literature unit. These worksheets enab...
This ‘The Very Cranky Bear’ worksheet is part of a larger ‘The Very Cranky Bear’ literature unit. This worksheet is a great for revising key...
This ‘The Very Cranky Bear’ Story Map worksheet is part of a larger ‘The Very Cranky Bear’ literature unit. This worksheet is a great activi...
This ‘The Very Cranky Bear’ Speech Bubble worksheet is part of a larger ‘The Very Cranky Bear’ literature unit. This worksheet is a great op...
These ‘The Very Cranky Bear’ Draw the Characters worksheet is part of a larger ‘The Very Cranky Bear’ literature unit. Students will enjoy c...
These ‘The Very Cranky Bear’ Puppets resources are part of a larger ‘The Very Cranky Bear’ literature unit. Use these puppets to reinforce t...
These ‘The Very Cranky Bear’ Puppets resources are part of a larger ‘The Very Cranky Bear’ literature unit. Use these puppets to reinforce t...
These ‘The Very Cranky Bear’ Sentence Builder worksheets are part of a larger ‘The Very Cranky Bear’ literature unit. Use these worksheets...
These ‘The Very Cranky Bear’ Read and Trace worksheets are part of a larger ‘The Very Cranky Bear’ literature unit. Use these worksheets to...
These ‘The Very Cranky Bear’ Sequencing cards are part of a larger ‘The Very Cranky Bear’ literature unit. Use these cards to reinforce the...
These ‘The Very Cranky Bear’ Sequencing cards are part of a larger ‘The Very Cranky Bear’ literature unit. Use these cards to reinforce the...
This pack is great to use for an orientation day or the beginning of a new school year. The pack includes all the necessary items to welcome...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit created for Book Week 2020, specifically for early years shortlisted books. This worksheet will a...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit created for Book Week 2020, specifically for early years shortlisted books. This worksheet will a...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit created for Book Week 2020, specifically for early years shortlisted books. This worksheet will a...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit created for Book Week 2020, specifically for early years shortlisted books. This worksheet will a...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit created for Book Week 2020, specifically for early years shortlisted books. This worksheet will a...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit created for Book Week 2020, specifically for early years shortlisted books. This worksheet will a...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit created for Book Week 2020, specifically for early years shortlisted books. This worksheet will a...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit created for Book Week 2020, specifically for early years shortlisted books. This worksheet will a...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit created for Book Week 2020, specifically for early years shortlisted books. This worksheet will a...
This worksheet will assist in reading comprehension, retell through sequencing, character recognition, setting, problem and solutions within...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit created for Book Week 2020, for early years shortlisted books. This worksheet will assist in read...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit called Celebrating Book Week (Early Years), created to celebrate Book Week, shortlisted books and fe...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit created for Book Week 2020, for early years shortlisted books. This worksheet will assist in read...
This worksheet will assist in reading comprehension, retell through sequencing, character recognition, setting, problem and solutions within...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit created for Book Week 2020, for early years shortlisted books. This worksheet will assist in read...
This worksheet will assist in reading comprehension, retell through sequencing, character recognition, setting, problem and solutions within...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit created for Book Week 2020, for early years shortlisted books. This worksheet will assist in read...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit called Celebrating Book Week (Early Years), created to celebrate Book Week, shortlisted books and fe...
This story map is useful for practising the retell comprehension strategy and understanding that all stories should have characters, a setti...
Write a persuasive letter to Mr Wolf, outlining your opinions about his bad behaviour and what he can do to change his unkind character trai...
Use this resource to respond to your favourite fairy tale story through summarising main events and justifying why it is your favourite.
Record and display some of your favourite fairy tales stories and characters. Encourage students to share their work and discuss their reaso...
Villain Wanted PosterDraw on your character and fairy tale story knowledge to create a wanted poster about a villain. Think of the physical...
This retell activity is great for building on oral language and retell comprehension skills for The Three Little Pigs. Use paddle pop sticks...
This worksheet is part of a larger unit called Celebrating Book Week (Early Years), created to celebrate Book Week, shortlisted books and fe...
Students cut and rearrange examples of persuasive texts to help cement their understanding of the structure of persuasive texts.
A read-aloud storybook of The Three Billy Goats Gruff
A read-aloud storybook of The Gingerbread Man.
This teacher sheet outline the instructions for a recycling activity where students turn scrap paper into beautiful, handmade paper bookmark...
Use this resource to encourage students to report on books they have read. Feature these book reviews in your classroom reading corner.
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