Introducing our captivating “Animals in Space News Article Writing Unit” - The Ultimate Resource to Explore the Amazing Journey of Laika the Space Dog! Step into the world of space exploration with our awe-inspiring news article writing unit, centered around the remarkable first dog in space - Laika! This print-and-go writing resource features 10 engaging lessons and worksheets that will take students on a thrilling journey of comprehension, grammar skills, and news article writing. Through a mentor text on Laika’s historic space mission, students will learn the essential features of news articles while mastering direct quotes, adverbials of time, and relative clauses to add depth to their writing. Benefits: Empowering News Article Writing: Our unit teaches the key elements of news articles, equipping students with the tools to craft compelling and informative pieces. Cultivating Grammar Proficiency: Through direct quotes, adverbials of time, and relative clauses, students will strengthen their grammar skills, enhancing their writing fluency. Inspiring Animal Pioneers: By learning about Laika and other animals in space, students will be inspired by the bravery and contribution of these pioneering animals. Key Features: Historic Space Adventure: Dive into the captivating life of Laika the space dog, igniting curiosity and wonder about animals’ roles in space exploration. Comprehensive Writing Lessons: With 10 engaging lessons, students will develop their writing skills, from comprehension and grammar to crafting their own compelling space animal news articles. Independent Research: Students will have the opportunity to research their own animal pioneers in space, fostering independent learning and critical thinking. Embark on a journey of discovery and journalistic excellence with our “Animals in Space News Article Writing Unit.” Witness your students’ growth as they become skilled writers, inspired by the incredible stories of animals in space. What’s included: 10 lesson sequence plan Reading comprehension text Reading comprehension worksheets Features of a news article worksheet Grammar worksheet - adverbials of time Grammar worksheet - relative clauses First draft worksheets Adding direct quotes & interviewing worksheet News article templates Writing checklists Don’t miss this opportunity to ignite a passion for space exploration and journalism in your students. Grab your writing unit now and set their imaginations soaring with “Animals in Space News Article Writing Unit”! Perfect for fostering curiosity, writing proficiency, and appreciation for animal pioneers in space.

Spark insightful debates as students explore and advocate for different renewable energy sources, persuading the King to embrace the most sustainable and environmentally friendly option for the town. An exhilarating educational resource inspired by the captivating book, “The King Who Banned the Dark.” These print and go writing worksheets, paired with evidence-based writing checklists, are perfect for busy teachers seeking to nurture persuasive writing and critical thinking skills in their students. Key Features and Benefits: Literature Connection: Engage students and inspire meaningful discussions about energy use and environmental impact. Sustainability Focus: Deepen students’ understanding of renewable energy sources, encouraging them to consider the most sustainable options. Critical Thinking and Persuasive Writing: Cultivate students’ critical thinking skills and writing prowess as they construct compelling, evidence-based arguments during the debates. Comprehensive Resources: A rich selection of resources, including a glossary, debate topics, rules, research worksheets, sentence starters, opening speech example, rebuttal and rebuttal responses worksheets, closing speech example, debate checklist, and debate rubric. Audience Debate Reflections: Foster further growth in debating skills as students observe and reflect on other groups’ performances. Versatile Use: Perfect for debates, energy science units, light and dark science units, sustainability studies, whole group, small group, and guided reading activities. Inspire your students to become eloquent advocates for renewable energy sources while delving into the captivating story of “The King Who Banned the Dark.” With our comprehensive resources, students will develop essential skills, debate with enthusiasm, and embrace the importance of sustainability in energy choices. Unleash the power of persuasive writing and critical thinking with our Energy Debate Worksheets today! ** Due to copyright reasons The King Who Banned the Dark is not included in this resource.**

Introducing The Ultimate Resource to Cultivate Writing Excellence Across Any Subject! Unlock the power of news article writing with our comprehensive set of 12 print-and-go worksheets, designed to support and scaffold students as they craft captivating news articles on any subject of their choice! Whether it’s for a back-to-school project, a fun reading and writing adventure, or a holiday writing task, this resource provides endless possibilities for tailoring engaging writing units to your themes and interests. Benefits: Cultivating Writing Excellence: Our scaffolded worksheets guide students through the process of writing news articles, empowering them to excel in this genre. Adapting Throughout the Year: These versatile worksheets can be revisited with different texts, world news, or events, ensuring consistent practice and growth in news article writing. Encouraging Exploration: Students will embrace their creativity, reporting on events near them or delving into fascinating subjects of their choice. Key Features: Endless Adaptability: Our worksheets are designed to work seamlessly with any subject, allowing you to create instant units of work tailored to your unique themes and curriculum. Skill-Building Activities: Through practice finding news article features, determining key information, planning, writing, and editing their articles, students will hone their writing skills with confidence. Empowering Reluctant Readers and Writers: Our resource is crafted to inspire and engage even the most hesitant readers and writers, encouraging collaboration and discussion among students. Embark on a journey of exploration and collaboration with our “Versatile News Article Writing Worksheets.” Witness your students’ growth as they become confident and skilled news article writers, ready to tackle any subject with enthusiasm. What’s included: News article example Vocabulary worksheet Find the features of a news article checklist Determining importance - finding 5 W’s & H worksheet Adding direct quotes worksheets News article planning worksheet 2 News article writing templates News article features checklist colour coded with examples News article features checklist Don’t miss this opportunity to create a dynamic and adaptable writing resource for your classroom. Grab your worksheets now and set your students on a path of journalistic excellence with “Versatile News Article Writing Worksheets”! Perfect for fostering writing proficiency, collaboration, and creativity across any subject or theme. Ways you can use this resource: Back to school unit Home learning project Summer reading & writing project Whole group work Small group work Guided writing groups Independent practise Writing assessment

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Weekly planning on stories from other cultures and a few resources. Includes Zahra and The Catch.