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
- making connections between information in print, images and sound
- reading or listening for key topic-specific vocabulary words to build understanding
- reading or listening to interpret the main idea and supporting ideas
- identifying evidence and reasoning used by authors to support points or arguments
- applying self-monitoring strategies such as re-reading, pausing and questioning, and self-correction strategies such as confirming and cross-checking
- connecting the use of colours, images, symbols and patterns in texts by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors and illustrators
- evaluating an author’s use of evidence to support arguments
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Welcome to Australia! – Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for a country profile from the Year 3 magazine (Issue 2).
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Letter to the Editor (Pet Ownership) – Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for a letter to the editor from the Year 4 magazine (Issue 3).
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Dr Mae Jemison Biography – Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for a biography from the Year 4 magazine (Issue 2).
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Letter to the Editor (Junk Mail Ban) – Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for a letter to the editor from the Year 4 magazine (Issue 2).
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Welcome to Peru! – Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for a country profile from the Year 4 magazine (Issue 2).
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Canine Communication Collar – Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for a fake advertisement from the Year 4 magazine (Issue 2).
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Frida's Fiesta: Layout Confusion – Projects
A project where students apply their measurement and fraction knowledge to determine where furniture goes in a restaurant.
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Hermes' Hocus Pocus – Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for a narrative from the Year 3 magazine (Issue 3).
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Letter to the Editor (School Crossing Concerns) – Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for a letter to the editor from the Year 5 magazine (Issue 2).
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Blast Off with Space Rex 2000 – Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for a fake advertisement from the Year 5 magazine (Issue 2).
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Welcome to America! – Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for a country profile from the Year 5 magazine (Issue 2).
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J. K. Rowling Biography and Worksheet
Download this J.K. Rowling biography and worksheet, designed to help students learn about the life, education and writing career of the world-famous author.
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Comic – Peer Politics: In Sync – Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for a comic about encouraging people and their passions regardless of their gender.
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The Cautious Carnival – Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for a fake advertisement from the Year 3 magazine (Issue 3).
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10 Fascinating Facts About Mauna Kea – Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for an article about ten facts about Mauna Kea in Hawaii.
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Recess Rules: The More the Merrier – Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for a comic about the importance of making a variety of friendships.
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Digital Warriors Comic: Email Etiquette – Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for the comic from the Year 4 magazine (Issue 2).
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iFoundit 4 – Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for a fake advertisement from the Year 4 magazine (Issue 3).
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The Hovering Hoverboard – Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for a fake advertisement from the Year 3 magazine (Issue 2).
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Out of the Book - Comprehension Board Game
A fun comprehension strategy board game for students to play during literacy rotations.
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Finding Word Meaning In Context - Word Meaning Cards
A teaching resource to help teach your students how to find word meaning in context.
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Author's Purpose - Sorting Worksheet
A teaching resource to help teach your students the different reasons authors may write.
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Author's Purpose - Puzzle Activity
A teaching resource to help teach your students the different reasons authors may write.
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Summarising a Story Graphic Organisers
Use these graphic organisers to help students when summarising a story.
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Sequencing - Events Worksheet
A worksheet to use when teaching students how to sequence important events when reading.
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Story Sequencing - Template
A worksheet to use when teaching students how to sequence important events when reading.
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Recalling Facts - Letter to the Editor Activity
A worksheet to use when teaching students how to recall facts and details when reading.
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Recalling Facts - Newspaper Worksheet
A worksheet to use when teaching students how to recall facts and details when reading.
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Compare and Contrast - Objects Worksheets
A pack of 5 worksheets comparing and contrasting pictures of similar objects.
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Compare and Contrast - Vocabulary Poster
A poster detailing vocabulary used when comparing and contrasting.
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Cause and Effect - Scenario Worksheet
A worksheet and answer sheet to use when teaching students the cause and effect comprehension strategy.
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Cause and Effect - Sentence Sort Worksheet
A worksheet and answer sheet to use when teaching students the cause and effect comprehension strategy.