Styles/Genres Teaching Resources
With such a large number of different text types, it can be difficult for students to learn and remember the corresponding purposes, structures and language features for each one. Use this extensive text types collection to assist your students when working with the different text types. Some of the educational resources available include posters and display banners to visually represent text types in your classroom, as well as learning activities including worksheets, activities, games, unit and lessons plans and PowerPoint presentations.
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Narrative Writing Prompt Spinners
5 writing wheels which provide stimulus ideas for imaginative writing.
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Writing Template - Lower Years
A blank template to use for a variety of writing pieces in the lower years.
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Poetry Word Wall
A set of 30 vocabulary words related to poetry.
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Identifying Procedural Language Worksheets
A set of 3 worksheets to help your students identify procedural language.
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Procedure Text Checklist - Structure, Language and Features
A checklist for students to use when proofreading and editing their procedure texts.
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Sensory Chart Graphic Organiser
A graphic organiser for students to use when categorising sensory details.
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Improving Procedure Texts Worksheets
3 procedure texts for students to rewrite to make them more detailed.
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Writing a Diamante Poem Worksheet
A 2 page worksheet for students to use when learning how to write a diamante poem.
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Narrative Plot Structure Diagram
A plot diagram for students to refer to when planning their narrative writing.
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Year 5 Magazine - "What's Buzzing?" (Issue 2) Task Cards
A set of five literacy rotation task cards to be used in conjunction with Issue 2 of Teach Starter's Year 5 magazine.
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Biography Research Template
A research template for older students to use when writing a biography.
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Narrative Setting Circularama Templates
A set of circular diorama templates that combine to create three scenes.
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Year 2 Magazine – "What's Buzzing?" (Issue 3) Task Cards
A set of five literacy rotation task cards to be used in conjunction with Issue 3 of Teach Starter’s Year 2 magazine.
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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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Persuasive Writing Checklist (Simplified Version)
A checklist for students to use when proofreading and editing their persuasive writing.
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Persuasive Letter Writing Task - Lower Primary
A five page assessment task for the lower primary, covering persuasive writing.
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Persuasive Paragraph - OREO Planning Template
A planning template for students to use when writing a persuasive paragraph.
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Biography Writing Checklist – Structure, Language and Features
A checklist for students to use when proofreading and editing their biography writing.
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'For' and 'Against' Sorting Activity (Complete Set)
A set of 5 sorting activities to use when introducing students to the persuasive text type.
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'For' and 'Against' Sorting Activity - Hover Boards Are Better Than Bikes
A hands-on sorting activity to use when introducing students to the persuasive text type.
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'For' and 'Against' Sorting Activity - Listening to Audio Books is Better Than Reading Books
A hands-on sorting activity to use when introducing students to the persuasive text type.
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'For' and 'Against' Sorting Activity - Tablets Should Replace Paper and Pencils in the Classroom
A hands-on sorting activity to use when introducing students to the persuasive text type.
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'For' and 'Against' Sorting Activity - All Children Should Play Weekend Sport
A hands-on sorting activity to use when introducing students to the persuasive text type.
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'For' and 'Against' Sorting Activity - Fish Make The Best Pets
A hands-on sorting activity to use when introducing students to the persuasive text type.
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Time Connectives Word Wall
A set of 30 time connective vocabulary words.
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Personal Recounts Worksheet - My Wonderful Weekend
A simple text and worksheet to use when exploring personal recounts.
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Exploring Persuasive Texts PowerPoint - Year 1 and Year 2
A 35 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when teaching your students about the structure and language features of persuasive texts.
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Persuasive Language Devices Worksheet Pack
A set of 8 worksheets to help introduce persuasive language devices.
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Persuasive Text Planning Template (Using OREO)
A planning template for students to use when writing a persuasive text.
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Persuasive Texts Writing Scaffold
A one page scaffolding sheet which can be used to write a persuasive text.
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Persuasive Text Writing Prompts - Complete Set
A set of 5 persuasive writing prompts, covering a variety of topics.
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Persuasive Texts Writing Task - Movies Are More Enjoyable Than Books
A writing activity to help students construct a detailed and reasoned persuasive text.
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