Engaging with and responding to literature
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Book Review Worksheet
A book review and summary card for comprehension learning.
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Literature Study Task Cards (Lower Primary)
Explore the wonders of children's literature with this set of 12 literature study task cards for lower primary students.
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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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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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Before, During and After Reading Fiction - Question Prompts
Question prompts and a worksheet to use when asking questions before, during and after reading.
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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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Making Connections with Text Poster
A poster showing the concepts of text to self, text to text and text to world.
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Year 2 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 2 magazine.
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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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Book Review Template
Encourage your students to share their thoughts on a story with this simple book review worksheet.
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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 4 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 4 magazine.
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Year 2 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 2 magazine.
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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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Year 3 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 3 magazine.
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Year 1 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 1 magazine.
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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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Narrative Elements - Worksheet
Practise identifying characters, settings, problems and solutions in fictional texts with this set of worksheets.
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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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Explore a Dreaming Story – Worksheet
Use this template to explore First Nations’ Dreaming stories and unlock how they connect to Country.
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Frida's Fiesta Stimulus – Task Cards
39 activity task cards based on the Frida's Fiesta Restaurant menu stimulus poster.
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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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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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Literary Mood – Teaching Presentation
An editable PowerPoint presentation to use when teaching mood.
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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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Literature Task Cards
A set of 30 literature tasks to assist your students with examining and 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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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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Book Tasting Placemat and Brochure Templates
Expose your students to new books, authors and genres with this student-centred book tasting activity.
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Book Review Templates – Garden Theme
Create a display of student book reviews using this garden-themed book report template.
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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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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.