Analyse and evaluate similarities and differences in texts on similar topics, themes or plots
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This unit introduces students to a number of literary devices, develop their skills in writing poetry, while fostering an interest in its va...
This unit invites students in Years 3-6 to explore how imagery, symbolism and connotation shape meaning in stories. Using Leila and the Blue...
This presentation will walk your students through year 5 poetry, showing them how to recognise the difference between different forms as wel...
A read-aloud storybook of The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Poetry Purrfection is a rotation activity designed to consolidate the understanding of poetic devices such as onomatopoeia, alliteration and...
This set of posters explains the meaning of similes, metaphors and personification and how to use figurative language to make comparisons be...
Students will differentiate between idioms and metaphors in this rotation game. This game has been created in a style that allows for you to...
Students will differentiate between similes and metaphors in this rotation game. This game has been created in a style that allows for you t...
This colourful side show alley themed poster has been designed to illustrate the meaning of alliteration and provide simple examples.
This worksheet looks at how rhythm is used in texts to emphasise words and syllables. Answer sheet included.
This 4-page worksheet provides a detailed explanation of personification in poetry along with student activities designed to reinforce under...
This set of posters explains how to use figurative language and imagery to enhance description in writing.
This student card is designed to be a personal reference to students during the poetry unit and beyond. It is a part of a larger unit tha...
In this worksheet, students take a closer look at personification. It is a part of a larger unit that introduces students to a number of...
In this worksheet, students identify the rhythm in a pair of Robert Louis Stevenson Poems. It is a part of a larger unit that introduces...
In this worksheet, students are asked to identify the rhyme scheme in a pair of poems. It is a part of a larger unit that introduces stud...
In this worksheet, students are asked to come up with three rhymes for a list of words these can be shared in groups or as a class at the en...
In this worksheet, students look for internal rhyme, including in Edgar Allen Poe’s ‘The Raven’. It is a part of a larger unit that intro...
In this worksheet, students lean about onomatopoeia. It is a part of a larger unit that introduces students to a number of literary devic...
In this worksheet, students are asked to write rhyming couplets using given sets of words. It is a part of a larger unit that introduces...
In this worksheet, students are scaffolded on the way to writing limericks. Encourage your students to share their work after they’re finish...
In this worksheet, students are scaffolded on the way to writing haiku. Encourage your students to share their work after they’re finished,...
Use this fantastic resource in your classroom when teaching about modality. This activity can be used as a class display for students to ref...
These posters were created to support student learning of Literary Devices and Language Features. They feature a description and a clear exa...
Modality Bingo has been designed as a group game, but you could easily use it to assess student understanding of modal verbs, by taking a ph...
The Modality Desk Mat has been designed to act as a useful reference tool for students creating persuasive texts.
This task for middle to upper primary students involves writing an analytical essay on a key theme in Blueback. Students develop critical th...
This set of A4 posters vividly illustrates key figurative language devices (simile, metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, idio...
This printable version of Clancy of the Overflow by A.B. 'Banjo' Paterson presents the iconic Australian poem in a clean and accessible layo...
This printable copy of The Man From Snowy River by A.B. 'Banjo' Paterson presents one of Australia's most celebrated bush ballads. Ideal for...
This printable version of Waltzing Matilda by A.B. 'Banjo' Paterson presents the iconic Australian bush ballad in full. The resource provide...
This student-friendly worksheet pack supports students in analysing poems through the role of a “Poetry Detective.” Each page prompts close...
This Book Week bingo game is designed to deepen upper primary students' engagement with literature through creative and challenging reading...
This printable bunting display features the slogan “Book an Adventure” and is perfect for classroom or library decoration during Book Week o...
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 full display set includes a bold “Book an Adventure” banner, bunting, and editable PowerPoint letters to create a vibrant classroom or...
This set of colourful and motivational reading bookmarks includes themes such as I Love Reading, My Reading Goal, and Genre Explorer. Ideal...
This title page introduces the multi-age Year 3–6 unit Just Tricking! – Narrative Writing with Humour. It provides a clear visual overview o...
The Teaching Notes page supports delivery of the Just Tricking! Narrative Writing Unit for Years 3–6. It outlines the lesson sequence, curri...
This set of worksheets helps students examine the book cover and title of 'Just Tricking', encouraging them to make predictions about the pl...
This worksheet set helps students learn about Andy Griffiths (the author) and Terry Denton (the illustrator). Students discover how they wor...
This set supports students to collect and use key words from 'Just Tricking', building a rich word wall that enhances their funny storytelli...
This set teaches students how to break down a narrative into key parts, rewrite scenes in a new style, and plan their own short stories insp...
This worksheet helps students practise rewriting a prank scene from Just Tricking! in a completely different style. It teaches them to spot...
This worksheet guides students to plan and write their own short prank story, following Andy Griffiths’ Just Tricking! style — using clear n...
This worksheet helps students identify and understand different types of humour used in Just Tricking!. Students practise rewriting a passag...
This worksheet helps students identify and analyse different humour techniques in a Just Tricking!-style passage, rewrite it to increase its...
This worksheet helps students explore the main character’s traits in Just Tricking!, compare motivations and choices, and write a diary entr...
These scaffolded narrative planners helps students organise prank stories in the Just Tricking! style. It guides them to plan a clear orient...
This tip sheet guides students through the typical Just Tricking! story format. It breaks down the narrative structure into three clear part...
This worksheet guides students to explore how changing the narrator’s point of view can shift humour and meaning. Students practise rewritin...
This editing checklist helps students revise their prank stories for clarity, pacing, and humour. It guides them to self-assess sentence flo...
These tip sheets explain age-appropriate humour techniques to help students identify, discuss, and use them in their writing. Each chart sho...
This partner checklist supports peer feedback by prompting students to look for clarity, humour, and areas to improve in each other’s storie...
This worksheet helps students practice improving their stories by experimenting with different words and dialogue inspired by the Humour Hac...
This final challenge lets students showcase their learning by creating a sequel, analysing humour style, or designing a comic-strip version...
This final challenge lets students showcase their learning by creating a sequel, analysing humour style, or designing a comic-strip version...
The assessment rubric provides a 5-point scale for evaluating students’ summative tasks in the Just Tricking! Narrative Writing Unit. It cov...
This reflection sheet guides students to identify strengths and areas for growth in their writing, provide constructive feedback to peers, a...
These paragraph planners support students to structure clear, engaging paragraphs in prank narratives. They guide sentence order, voice, and...
The Extension Task Cards provide engaging enrichment activities for the Just Tricking! Narrative Writing Unit. Each card offers a creative c...
The Suggested Answers booklet provides clear sample responses for all core activities in the Just Tricking! Narrative Writing Unit. It offer...
This fun and interactive worksheet encourages students to explore different genres and text types by searching the classroom or library for...
The Leila and the Blue Fox & Migrants unit title page introduces students to the theme of visual storytelling through rich imagery, symbolis...
The Teaching Notes page supports the implementation of the Leila and the Blue Fox & Migrants Imagery and Symbolism Unit for Years 3-6. It ou...
This worksheet set helps students in Years 3-6 compare symbols from Leila and the Blue Fox with those in other texts or films. Through scaff...
This worksheet supports students in Years 3-6 to explore how imagery is used in written and visual texts. Using Leila and the Blue Fox and M...
This reflective resource invites students in Years 3-6 to consolidate their understanding of symbolism and visual storytelling. Designed to...
The Leila and the Blue Fox & Migrants Suggested Answers booklet offers sample responses for all key activities across the unit. These includ...
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