English Teaching Resources for Year 5
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Using a Stimulus - Independent Writing
A 60 minute lesson in which students will independently write an informative text, using appropriate text structure, language and features.
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Applying Proofreading and Editing Skills
A 60 minute lesson in which students will learn and apply proofreading and editing skills.
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Using A Fact File - Shared Writing
A 60 minute lesson in which students will use a fact file and scaffolding sheet to write an informative text in pairs.
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Informative Texts - Language Features
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify and explore the language features of informative texts.
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Let's Get Factual!
A 60 minute lesson to introduce the purpose and types of informative texts to students.
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Fact or Opinion?
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the difference between a fact and an opinion.
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Informative Paragraph Structure
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the correct paragraph structure for informative writing.
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Inference vs Prediction
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Active Voice and Passive Voice
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify and use active voice and passive voice in sentences.
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The Missing Mona Lisa - Chapter 9 - Live Message Feed
The race is on! Watch this 'live message feed' from Detective Le Gall to see if the Mona Lisa can be found in time.
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The Missing Mona Lisa - Chapter 9 - Where Are They Now?
The Adventure Agents have done it! Now watch this fun video to see where all the …
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The Missing Mona Lisa - Chapter 7 - Police Interview with Elise Ollivier
The police interview Elise Ollivier for Chapter 7 of The Missing Mona Lisa.
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The Missing Mona Lisa - Chapter 7 - Police Interview with Margeaux Bouchet
The police interview Margeaux Bouchet for Chapter 7 of The Missing Mona Lisa.
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The Missing Mona Lisa - Chapter 7 - Police Interview with Evan Collet
The police interview Evan Collet for Chapter 7 of The Missing Mona Lisa.
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The Missing Mona Lisa - Chapter 7 - Police Interview with Sabine Marchal
The police interview Sabine Marchal for Chapter 7 of The Missing Mona Lisa.
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The Missing Mona Lisa - Chapter 7 - Police Interview with Enzo Dumont
The police interview Director Enzo Dumont for Chapter 7 of The Missing Mona Lisa.
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The Missing Mona Lisa - Chapter 1 - Voicemail from Director Enzo Dumont
The voicemail video for Chapter 1 of The Missing Mona Lisa.
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The Famous Faces of Yesteryear – Interviewer Skills Video
Teach your students how to interview someone with this engaging video exploring the life of Sir Edmund Hillary.
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A Thinker Like Me – Animated Poem Video
Use this short animated poem video with your students to explore and appreciate the poem, 'A Thinker Like Me' by Stephanie Mulrooney.
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20+ Plastic Easter Egg Activities for Teachers to Use in the Classroom (Even After the Holiday)
Explore fun plastic Easter egg activities for maths, English, and more so you can utlise all those the plastic eggs that end up on your desk!
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19 Best Kids Books For Reluctant Readers to Add to Your Classroom Shelves
Searching for the best kids' books to find something for your reluctant readers in the classroom? Well, search no more! Here are favourites from teachers across Australia!
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How to Get Students to Follow Instructions the First Time — Teacher-Tested Tricks
Is following instructions a challenge for your students? Try these teacher-tested tips to help your students learn to listen and follow directions more closely.
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Classroom Reading Corner Ideas That Improve Student Literacy — Teacher-Tested Tips
Creating a reading corner? Need inspiration? On a budget? We'll show you the best teacher tips for creating a classroom reading space in lower and upper primary classrooms.
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What Is NAPLAN? The Ultimate Teacher Guide to Preparing Students to Sit the Tests
What is NAPLAN and how can you prepare your students? Explore this teacher-created guide to the big year 3 and year 5 tests!