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Literature Study Task Cards (Lower Primary)

Updated: 25 Jul 2023

Explore the wonders of children's literature with this set of 12 literature study task cards for lower primary students.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 6 Pages
Years: 1 - 3

Curriculum

ACELT1581

Discuss how authors create characters using language and imagesElaborationsidentifying similarities between texts from different cultural traditions, for example representations of dragons in traditional European and Asian texts (Skills: Literacy, Cr...
ACELT1582

Discuss characters and events in a range of literary texts and share personal responses to these texts, making connections with students' own experiencesElaborationsdiscussing characters from books and films and whether these are life-like or imagina...
ACELT1584

Discuss features of plot, character and setting in different types of literature and explore some features of characters in different textsElaborationsexamining different types of literature including traditional tales, humorous stories and poetry (...
ACELT1591

Discuss the characters and settings of different texts and explore how language is used to present these features in different waysElaborationsdescribing features of text settings including time, colours used to portray year, season, and place (count...
ACELT1596

Draw connections between personal experiences and the worlds of texts, and share responses with othersElaborationsdiscussing relevant prior knowledge and past experiences to make meaningful connections to the people, places, events, issues and ideas ...
ACELT1599

Discuss how language is used to describe the settings in texts, and explore how the settings shape the events and influence the mood of the narrativeElaborationsidentifying and discussing the use of descriptive adjectives (âin the middle of a va...
ACELT1600

Discuss the nature and effects of some language devices used to enhance meaning and shape the readerâs reaction, including rhythm and onomatopoeia in poetry and proseElaborationsidentifying the effect of imagery in texts, for example the use of ...

teaching resource

Literature Study Task Cards (Lower Primary)

Updated: 25 Jul 2023

Explore the wonders of children's literature with this set of 12 literature study task cards for lower primary students.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 6 Pages
Years: 1 - 3

Explore the wonders of children's literature with this set of 12 literature study task cards for lower primary students.

Generic Literature Study Task Cards

Are you looking for a set of literacy activities that can be used with any picture book, reader or class novel? Teach Starter has the answer!

This set of 12 literature task cards has been designed to help your students engage with and personally respond to literature by exploring the text’s features. The tasks have been specifically designed to be used in conjunction with any literary text, making life easier when it comes to literacy planning!

The tasks address the following story elements:

Setting
Character
Plot
Language devices
Illustrations

Scaffolding and Extension Tips

The beauty of these tasks is their open-ended nature! Students have the ability to engage with the tasks at their own level. More-capable students in particular have the option of taking these tasks as far as they are able to!

In addition to individual work, these cards can also be used for:

Guided reading groups
Whole-class reviews (via smartboard)
Summative assessment

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Curriculum

ACELT1581

Discuss how authors create characters using language and imagesElaborationsidentifying similarities between texts from different cultural traditions, for example representations of dragons in traditional European and Asian texts (Skills: Literacy, Cr...
ACELT1582

Discuss characters and events in a range of literary texts and share personal responses to these texts, making connections with students' own experiencesElaborationsdiscussing characters from books and films and whether these are life-like or imagina...
ACELT1584

Discuss features of plot, character and setting in different types of literature and explore some features of characters in different textsElaborationsexamining different types of literature including traditional tales, humorous stories and poetry (...
ACELT1591

Discuss the characters and settings of different texts and explore how language is used to present these features in different waysElaborationsdescribing features of text settings including time, colours used to portray year, season, and place (count...
ACELT1596

Draw connections between personal experiences and the worlds of texts, and share responses with othersElaborationsdiscussing relevant prior knowledge and past experiences to make meaningful connections to the people, places, events, issues and ideas ...
ACELT1599

Discuss how language is used to describe the settings in texts, and explore how the settings shape the events and influence the mood of the narrativeElaborationsidentifying and discussing the use of descriptive adjectives (âin the middle of a va...
ACELT1600

Discuss the nature and effects of some language devices used to enhance meaning and shape the readerâs reaction, including rhythm and onomatopoeia in poetry and proseElaborationsidentifying the effect of imagery in texts, for example the use of ...

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Bronwyn · 5 years ago

Great to hear how you're using them, Chloe! Thanks for your comment.
Chloe Heath · 5 years ago

These are so helpful wether you are at home or at school you always have them beside you.