Engaging with and responding to literature
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Recommended Books: Upper Years
A list of recommended books for upper years created in collaboration with award-winning teacher librarian Megan Daley.
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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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Literary Mood – Teaching Presentation
An editable PowerPoint presentation to use when teaching mood.
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Colossal Cinemas: Movie of the Times – Project
An inquiry project in which students compare and contrast movies from today with those from a chosen decade.
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Before, During and After Reading Worksheet
A worksheet to use when asking questions before, during and after reading.
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Before, During and After Reading Non-Fiction - Question Prompts
Question prompts and a worksheet to use when asking questions before, during and after reading.
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Plan Your Own Adventure - Writing Template
Students use a template to help them plan stories with alternative pathways for their friends to read.
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Knight Book Report Template
A book report template fit for a... knight!
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Novel Study – Character Map Worksheet
Explore and analyse the characters in your class novel with this set of three worksheets.
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Year 5 Magazine - "What's Buzzing?" (Issue 1) Task Cards
A set of five literacy rotation task cards to be used in conjunction with issue 1 of Teach Starter's Year 5 magazine.
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Fox Book Report Template
A fun fox book report template for your students to use when giving their opinion of a book.
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Astronaut Book Report Template
A fun book report template for students to review their favourite book.
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Colossal Cinemas: Movie Merch Mayhem – Project
A project in which students can design a merchandise line and create a movie trailer for a chosen movie to screen at Colossal Cinemas.
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Five Wonders Theme Park Stimulus – Task Cards
103 activity task cards based on the Five Wonders Theme Park stimulus posters.
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Before, During and After Reading Fiction Questions - Dice
5 different versions of dice to use when asking questions before, during and after reading.
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Choose Your Own Destiny - Writing Template
Students use a template to help them write stories with alternative pathways for their friends to read.
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Shark Themed - Book Report Template and Poster
A fun shark themed poster with 3 book report templates to use when responding to literature.
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Talking About Books Prompts
Share a love of reading and expose students to new books with these book talk prompts.
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Bird Book Report Template
Explore the elements of a book with this fun and engaging book report template in the shape of a bird.
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My Strange Shrinking Parents – Literature Task Cards
Deep dive into the characters and themes of Zeno Sworder’s highly acclaimed book, My Strange Shrinking Parents, with this set of 12 literature task cards.
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Inspiring Author Flipbook
Research and celebrate an inspiring author with this hands-on flipbook.
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Pirate Book Report Template
Arrr!... really great pirate book report template!
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Year 5 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 5 magazine.
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Halloween Display – Wrapped Up in a Good Book
Download a printable Halloween bulletin board set for your classroom library or school library. Showcase your students’ insightful book reviews with our Halloween-themed classroom display.
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Recommended Books: Middle Years
A list of recommended books for middle years created by award-winning teacher librarian Megan Daley.
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Recommended Books: Lower Years
A list of recommended books for lower years created by award-winning teacher-librarian Megan Daley.
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Character Profile Flip Book - Upper Primary
Explore how authors use language to describe characters with this versatile flipbook template.
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Before, During and After Reading Non-Fiction Questions - Dice
5 different versions of dice to use when asking questions before, during and after reading.
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Before, During and After Reading Non-Fiction Questions - Wheel
5 different versions of wheels to use when asking questions before, during and after reading.
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Before, During and After Reading Fiction Questions - Wheel
5 different versions of wheels to use when asking questions before, during and after reading.
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Pencil Themed - Book Report Template and Poster
A fun pencil themed poster with 3 book report templates to use when responding to literature.
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Frog Themed - Book Report Template and Poster
A fun frog themed poster with 3 book report templates to use when responding to literature.