English Teaching Resources for Year 6
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Questioning
A 60 minute lesson in which students will learn and apply the reading comprehension strategy of questioning.
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Activating Prior Knowledge
A 60 minute lesson in which students will learn and apply the reading comprehension strategy of activating prior knowledge.
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The Missing Mona Lisa – Chapter 8: Process of Elimination
It's getting closer now - the Adventure Agents are closing in of the thief. They now need to write a persuasive piece in order to get a warrant. Time is of the essence!
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Making Connections
A 60 minute lesson in which students will learn and apply the reading comprehension strategy of making connections.
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The Missing Mona Lisa – Chapter 3: The Evidence Piles Up!
Chapter 3 introduces the Adventure Agents to the evidence collected so far and requires them to write a newspaper report informing the public that the 'Mona Lisa' has been stolen.
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The Missing Mona Lisa - Chapter 2: I Saw You!
Now it's time for the Adventure Agents to learn some of the main characters and look at their witness statements. They will have the first pieces of this fun puzzle!
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Persuasive Speeches - Presenting
A 60 minute lesson in which students will present a persuasive speech to the class using appropriate oral presentation skills.
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Oral Presentation – An Adult I Admire
A 60 minute lesson in which students will present a biography as an oral presentation.
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Independent Writing – An Adult I Admire
A 60 minute lesson in which students will independently write a biography 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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Shared Writing – A Teacher's Life
A 60 minute lesson in which students will write a biography in pairs about a teacher’s life using primary information.
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The Art of the Interview
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the skills required to conduct a successful interview.
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Biographical Text Language Features
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify and explore the structure of biographical texts.
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Life Events – What to Include?
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore life events that may or may not be included in a biographical text.
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Biographical Texts Structure
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify and explore the structure of biographical texts.
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Who Am I?
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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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10 Text Types for Upper Years | Teaching Resources
Find out how reading a wide range of text types can improve reading comprehension and nurture a love of reading and writing.
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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.