VC2E4LE02
describe the effects of text structures and language features in a range of literary texts when responding to and sharing opinions
- sharing and discussing their understanding of the effects of literary techniques on their appreciation of texts
- sharing responses to texts, using appropriate language to talk specifically about grammar and literature, for example ‘The use of the noun groups to describe the character really helps to create images for the reader.’
- using language appropriate for a text, such as ‘flashback’, ‘tension’ and ‘resolution’, when sharing opinions about plot structure
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Book Review Worksheet
A book review and summary card for comprehension learning.
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Literature Study Task Cards (Upper Primary)
Explore the wonders of children's literature with this set of 14 literature study task cards for upper primary students.
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Digital Warriors: Social Footprints – Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for a comic about being safe when sharing photos on digital platforms.
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Newspaper Themed Book Report Templates
Read and write all about it with a fun newspaper-themed book review template.
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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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Cereal Box Author Study – Template
Research and write biographical text to create a literacy-themed book bin using an author study biography report template.
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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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Book Review Chatterbox Template
Help your students review a book using this hands-on chatterbox.
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Year 4 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 4 magazine.
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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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Inspiring Author Flipbook
Research and celebrate an inspiring author with this hands-on flipbook.
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Knight Book Report Template
A book report template fit for a... knight!
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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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Astronaut Book Report Template
A fun book report template for students to review their favourite book.
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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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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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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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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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Newspaper Themed - Book Report Template and Poster
A fun newspaper 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.
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Detective Themed - Book Report Template and Poster
A fun detective themed poster with 3 book report templates to use when responding to literature.
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Book Worm Themed - Book Report Template and Poster
A fun book worm themed poster with 3 book report templates to use when responding to literature.
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Rocket Themed - Book Report Template and Poster
A fun rocket themed poster with 3 book report templates to use when responding to literature.
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Penguin Themed - Book Report Template and Poster
A fun penguin 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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Purpose, Audience and Context
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the purpose, intended audience and subject matter of a poem.