Examining literature
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Writing Style Graphic Organiser
Get your class exploring writing style with this two-page graphic organiser, which enables students to track an author’s choices throughout a text.
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Story Archetypes Teaching Slides
Teach story archetypes with this engaging slide deck that introduces students to ten of the most common plot patterns in literature.
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Author Style Teaching Slides
Teach your students about author style with this engaging slide deck that helps students understand the different elements that make up an author’s unique voice.
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Archetype Characters Booklet
Explore archetype characters with this engaging 8-page mini book that helps students analyse a character from a book they have recently read.
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Plot Archetypes Booklet
Explore plot archetypes with this engaging 8-page mini book that helps students analyse familiar story structures.
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Character Emotions Chart and Worksheets
Explore character emotions in stories using this Character Emotions Chart and matching character Graphic Organisers
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Narrative Features Worksheets - Humpty Dumpty
Identify characters, settings and parts of a story with early years reading worksheets featuring the Humpty Dumpty nursery rhyme.
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Direct and Indirect Characterisation Anchor Chart
Reference a direct and indirect characterisation anchor chart to teach your students the difference between types of characterisation.
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Character Interview Task Cards
Use these book character interview questions to extend your students' learning about the narrative elements.
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Narrative Elements Fairy Tale Sorting Activity
Explore narrative elements with this fairy tale sorting activity in the shape of a castle.
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Problem and Solution Worksheets
Explore narrative elements with this set of problem and solution worksheets.
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Beginning, Middle End Worksheets
Explore the main structure and story elements in a short story with these beginning, middle and end worksheets.
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Beginning, Middle and End of Story Poster Set
Remind students of the elements that make up the beginning, middle and end of a story with this set of three posters.
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Story Structure Sentence Strips
Explore sentences that form the beginning, middle and end of 5 short stories with this sorting activity for younger year levels.
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Story Bag Surprise - Story Elements Digital Activity
Introduce and explore different story elements with this story bag surprise digital activity for the whole class to enjoy.
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Life Event Poetry Prompt Task Cards
Use these poetry prompts to help your students write simple poems about their life experiences.
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People and Places Poetry Prompt Task Cards
Use these writing prompts for poetry to help your students write simple poems about people and places.
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Nature Poetry Prompt Task Cards
Use these poetry prompts to help your students write simple poems about nature.
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The Easter Bunny – Easter Poem Poster
Use this Easter Bunny poem for kids as a basis for some Easter fun in your classroom!
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A Visit from Santa – Christmas Poem Poster
Use this “A Visit from Santa” Christmas poem for kids as a basis for some festive fun in your classroom!
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Betty Botter – Tongue Twister Poster
Use this “Betty Botter” tongue twister poster to teach your youngest students about word play and alliteration.
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Jack and Jill – Nursery Rhyme Poster
Use this “Jack and Jill” nursery rhyme poster to teach your youngest students about rhyme and rhythm.
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Wee Willie Winkie – Nursery Rhyme Poster
Use this “Wee Willie Winkie” nursery rhyme poster to teach your youngest students about rhyme and rhythm.
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Here Comes the Band – Counting Rhyme Poster
Use the counting nursery rhyme “Here Comes the Band” poster to teach your students about numbers and rhyme simultaneously!
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Character Profile Template Pack
Explore the personality, appearance, feelings and actions of a character from a narrative with this printable character profile templates.
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STEAL Characterisation Anchor Charts
Use the S.T.E.A.L. method of characterisation to help your students ‘steal’ the show with their writings using handy printable anchor charts.
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Figurative Language Posters – Onomatopoeia
Help young readers and writers recognise onomatopoeias with a set of onomatopoeia classroom posters.
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My Strange Shrinking Parents – Literature Task Cards
Deep dive into the characters and themes of Zeno Sworder’s highly acclaimed book, My Strange Shrinking Parents, with this set of 12 literature task cards.
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Story Elements Worksheets – The Ants and the Grasshopper
Practise identifying the story characters, settings and main events with this set of worksheets based on a traditional tale.
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Story Elements Worksheets – The Maid and the Milk Pail
Practise identifying the story characters, settings and main events with this set of worksheets based on a traditional tale.
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Introduction to Story Characters Teaching Slides
Introduce your students to the wonderful world of story characters with this visually appealing teaching presentation.
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Create a Silly Story – Sorting Activity
Explore story characters, settings, problems and solutions by creating a silly story!