Speaking and Listening
Understand that the pronunciation, spelling and meanings of words have histories and change over time
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Persuasive Speech Writing Task
A persuasive speech writing task, based around real-world issues affecting children.
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Public Speaking Poster
A poster giving tips on how to deliver an effective speech.
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Bloom's Taxonomy Fast Finisher Task Cards - Upper Years
44 Bloom's Taxonomy fast finisher activity cards.
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Talking About Books Prompts
A prompt for students to use when orally discussing books.
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Olympic Host City Inquiry Task – Worksheet
A 3 page inquiry research task in which students identify the advantages and disadvantages of having the Olympics in their own city.
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Writing Persuasive Texts Unit Plan - Year 5 and Year 6
This English unit addresses the genre of persuasion; specifically, how to write an effective persuasive text.
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Experimenting with Poetry Unit Plan - Year 5 and Year 6
This English unit addresses the common elements of poetry and explores how these may be applied to shape poems, limericks, odes and simple ballads.
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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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Poetry Defined
A 60 minute lesson in which students will develop an understanding of what constitutes poetry.
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The Poet's Lament
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore their preconceived ideas and attitudes towards poetry.
