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Australian Paralympic Athletes - Biography Banners

  • Updated

    Updated:  16 Aug 2024

Bring the Paralympic Games to life with this set of Australian Paralympian Biography pennant templates.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Curriculum
  • Years

    Years:  3 - 5

Curriculum

  • VC2E3LY10

    Use comprehension strategies, such as visualising, predicting, connecting, summarising, monitoring and questioning, to analyse texts by drawing on a growing knowledge of context, text structures and language features to build literal and inferred meanings <ul> <li>making predictions about a text, drawing on knowledge of the topic, subject-specific vocabulary and experience of texts on the same topic</li> <li>identifying important ideas, events or details in texts</li> <li>learning new content from reading and listening, and asking questions to expand understanding</li> <li>comparing and contrasting how different texts present similar ideas or information</li> <li>drawing inferences, using evidence from the text and prior knowledge and experience; for example, making predictions about a character's likely actions or about the content of tabbed pages on a website</li> <li>determining the relevance of a text for a particular task</li> </ul>

  • VC2E4LY09

    Use comprehension strategies, such as visualising, predicting, connecting, summarising, monitoring and questioning, to expand topic knowledge and ideas, and begin to evaluate texts to build literal and inferred meanings <ul> <li>making connections between information in print, images and sound</li> <li>reading or listening for key topic-specific vocabulary words to build understanding</li> <li>reading or listening to interpret the main idea and supporting ideas</li> <li>identifying evidence and reasoning used by authors to support points or arguments</li> <li>applying self-monitoring strategies such as re-reading, pausing and questioning, and self-correction strategies such as confirming and cross-checking</li> <li>connecting the use of colours, images, symbols and patterns in texts by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors and illustrators</li> <li>evaluating an author’s use of evidence to support arguments</li> </ul>

teaching resource

Australian Paralympic Athletes - Biography Banners

  • Updated

    Updated:  16 Aug 2024

Bring the Paralympic Games to life with this set of Australian Paralympian Biography pennant templates.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Curriculum
  • Years

    Years:  3 - 5

Bring the Paralympic Games to life with this set of Australian Paralympian Biography pennant templates.

Engage Your Students with the Achievements of Australian Paralympians

Introduce your students to the remarkable achievements of Australian Paralympians who have made history. These athletes exemplify perseverance, skill, and determination, excelling in their chosen Para-sports and setting records that inspire people around the world. By exploring their stories, your students will gain insight into these exceptional individuals and learn important lessons about resilience and achievement.

Celebrate and Learn with Our Biography Template

Our Biography Template is designed to help your students celebrate and learn about six notable Australian Paralympians. This resource will guide them through researching and writing about these inspirational figures, enhancing their research and writing skills in the process. The included templates cover the following athletes:

  • Danni Di Toro
  • Kurt Fearnley
  • Dylan Alcott
  • Louise Sauvage
  • Tracey Freeman

Create a Visual Display and Personalise the Experience

In addition to the biographies, the resource includes prompts for creating a colourful and informative athlete display. This allows students to present their findings in a visually engaging manner. We’ve also included a blank template so your students can choose and research their own Paralympic athletes, adding a personal touch to their learning experience.

Get Your Template in One Easy Click!

Looking for a quick and easy way to incorporate the Paralympics into your classroom? Get this resource in one easy click!

Use the dropdown menu on the Download button to choose between this resource’s easy-to-print PDF and editable Google Slides version. Then, make your copies, and you’re ready to go!


This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and Teach Starter collaborator.


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