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New 'Imaginative Texts' Writing Units
Posted by Sharon Callen
Try our new Writing Units, Yr F-6, (PDFs) for teachers. EMPLOY THE 'READING LIKE A WRITER' PROCESS ...where students see how authors craft their stories. Then students have a few short attempts at honing the technique before going on to their extended writing. MODEL 'GOOD WRITER' MINI LESSONS For example...
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Empower Your Teaching with Personal Word Walls!
Posted by Sharon Callen
Looking for a fun and effective way to boost your students' vocabulary? Say hello to Personal Word Walls! These nifty tools are like personalised dictionaries designed to bring high-frequency words right into your students' hands. Just like regular Word Walls, Personal Word Walls alphabetically organise words, but here's the twist:...
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Unlocking the Power of High Frequency Words: A Guide for Teachers
Posted by Sharon Callen
Unlocking the Power of High Frequency Words: A Guide for Teachers In the world of literacy, one of the foundational skills for young learners is mastering high frequency words. These are the words that appear most frequently in all types of writing and are essential for both reading comprehension and...
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Why Writing about Reading Matters: A Teacher's Guide
Posted by Sharon Callen
Why Writing about Reading Matters: A Teacher's Guide When kids write about what they read, they're showing what they think. It's a chance for them to share their ideas. By looking at what students write after reading, we can see how well they understood the text. Writing helps them express...
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