This is a huge 40-page bundle of resources (reading and writing) based on the gorgeous book “Paper-Flower Girl” by Margrete Lamond. This book has been shortlisted for “Picture Book of the Year” in 2024, by the Children’s Book Council of Australia. Paper-Flower Girl is a whimsical tale that sweeps readers into a world where creativity meets challenge. Set against the backdrop of contrasting landscapes – the serene Plain of Small Surprises and the towering Hill of Big – the story follows the journey of a young artisan, the Paper-Flower Girl. Through evocative prose and vivid imagery, Paper-Flower Girl explores themes of creativity, resilience, and the pursuit of perfection. The unit of work contains open-ended resources aimed at Stages K-6. The bundle contains: two specialised student workbooks with targeted comprehension questions. The workbooks are customised for Stages 2 and 3 so they allow for differentiation in your classroom. There are for pages of questions for both Stage Two and Stage Three. three differentiated integrated writing tasks based on the book. Writing comes in the form of open-ended writing stimuli presented in a booklet. I use stand-alone activities like this in my classroom as assessment tools, either at the beginning or the end of a unit of work. This writing tasks are imaginative. Learning intentions and success criteria based on the Australian Curriculum are included for every writing task. a set of ten no-prep printable Literature Circle task cards. Tasks contain a high degree of student choice and are designed to be high-interest and engaging to allow for independent class work. All associated resources are included. all associated printables, which include reflection, analysis, writing and Visual Arts tasks. a bonus set of full-colour, printable word wall vocabulary cards. These word wall cards include sophisticated language from the text, for students to explore and incorporate in their own writring. ** What makes Literacy Guru resources different?** At the core of my units lies a deep understanding of the unique qualities of each text. I meticulously dissect the text to target the individual skills necessary for students to comprehend and engage with the material effectively. You won’t find any generic, filler activities like find-a-words or colouring tasks in my store. My resources are based on years of research and practice, specialising in the field of Australian literacy, and based on curriculum outcomes. Students are required to think deeply about each individual book and its unique features. I have many other literature-based resources in my store (most of them based on Australia texts) so feel free to check them out. Happy reading!

This is a huge 30-page bundle of resources (reading and writing) based on the hilarious book “This Bird Has Arms!” by Kate and Jol Temple. This book has been shortlisted for “Picture Book of the Year” in 2024, by the Children’s Book Council of Australia. Join Roy, the ordinary bird with an extraordinary secret: arms! In That Bird Has Arms, follow Roy’s journey as he navigates the challenges of being different in a world where everyone else is the same. Teased by his peers for his unique feature, Roy discovers that his arms are not just for show when he uses them to save the day during a talent show mishap. With themes of bullying and embracing diversity, this heartwarming tale celebrates the power of kindness and acceptance, reminding us all that our differences make us special." The unit of work contains open-ended resources aimed at Stages K-6. The bundle contains: two specialised student workbooks with targeted comprehension questions. The workbooks are customised for Stages 2 and 3 so they allow for differentiation in your classroom. There are three pages of questions for Stage two and four pages for Stage Three. three differentiated integrated writing tasks based on the book. Writing comes in the form of open-ended writing stimuli presented in a booklet. I use stand-alone activities like this in my classroom as assessment tools, either at the beginning or the end of a unit of work. This writing tasks are persuasive. Learning intentions and success criteria based on the Australian Curriculum are included for every writing task. a set of ten no-prep printable Literature Circle task cards. Tasks contain a high degree of student choice and are designed to be high-interest and engaging to allow for independent class work. All associated resources are included. all associated printables, which include research, creative writing and response tasks. a bonus vocabulary booster. Creative and interesting words are used in the text, and the vocabulary booster requires students to use context to decode their meaning, then use these words in sentences of their own. ** What makes Literacy Guru resources different?** At the core of my units lies a deep understanding of the unique qualities of each text. I meticulously dissect the text to target the individual skills necessary for students to comprehend and engage with the material effectively. You won’t find any generic, filler activities like find-a-words or colouring tasks in my store. My resources are based on years of research and practice, specialising in the field of Australian literacy, and based on curriculum outcomes. Students are required to think deeply about each individual book and its unique features. I have many other literature-based resources in my store (most of them based on Australia texts) so feel free to check them out. Happy reading!

*Please read the product listing below carefully so you are clear on the specifics of this product. It is a PDF, not a PowerPoint. It also doesn’t involve all the elements of Component A, but is based on the framework of Component B. Check out the preview for more detail :) This is a HUGE, 250+ page supporting slideshow for the new NESA Stage Three English Unit “Conventions of Narrative” which explicitly teaches these concepts using the mentor text, “Storm Boy” by Colin Thiele. This resource is a supporting slideshow which means it is linked to the Department of Education (NSW) unit of work which teaches Stage 3 students about the conventions of narrative texts. This unit of work, and associated worksheets, are available for free on the NESA site. All the corresponding lessons are included in the slideshow, meaning this is a complete no-prep resource, when used in conjunction with the lesson guide. Slides are full-colour, engaging and fun, whilst also encapsulating all the key concepts of the unit, so you don’t need to cross-reference or produce these yourself. Slides are organised by week and presented in PDF format so that formatting is consistent. This unit of work focuses on the conventions of narrative, but also includes multiple mini-lessons which can be used across multiple types of text: structures of narratives story telling vocabulary figurative language (particularly similes, metaphors and personification) characterisation (including stereotypes and archetypes) building tension in a narrative subjective language temporal connectives modal words dialogue *adjectival clauses foreshadowing in narratives …and much more! Simply put, this resource is everything you need to teach the new English curriculum in your Stage 3 classroom! All the hard work and preparation is done for you, so you can…teach! Check out my linked resource bundle, which includes comprehension booklets for shared and guided reading, as well as Literacy Circle task cards, printables and much more! This is a huge unit. It will take up a significant amount of storage space, so I recommend storage on Google Drive or similar. Slideshows are presented in PDF format. Corresponding page numbers to the syllabus document from the NSW Department of Education are given in a coloured star in the corner of each slide. Please note: this slideshow focuses on the complete learning pathway of Component B, with Component A embedded throughout as “mini -lessons” or concepts. There is not a stand-alone slideshow for Component A. I have lots of other Literacy resources in my store (based on Australian content) so feel free to check them out. Happy reading!

*Please read the product listing below carefully so you are clear on the specifics of this product. It is a PDF, not a PowerPoint. It also doesn’t involve all the elements of Component A, but is based on the framework of Component B. Check out the preview for more detail :) This is a HUGE, 250+ page supporting slideshow for the new NESA Stage Three English Unit (2) “Bright New World” which explicitly teaches the concepts of genre and hybrid texts using two mentor texts, “Bright New World” by Cindy Forde and “Dry to Dry: The Seasons of Kakadu” by Pamela Freeman. This resource is a supporting slideshow which means it is linked to the Department of Education (NSW) unit of work which teaches Stage 3 students about genre and hybrid texts. Slides are full-colour, engaging and fun, whilst also encapsulating all the key concepts of the unit, so you don’t need to cross-reference or produce these yourself. Slides are organised by week and presented in PDF format so that formatting is consistent. This unit explores the concept of hybrid texts. There is also a strong theme of environmental perspectives and sustainability, so it is perfect for integration with Geography and Science content. This unit of work focuses on informative, imaginative and persuasive texts, but also includes multiple mini-lessons which can be used across multiple types of text: genre author’s message vocabulary (this is focused on throughout the unit, specifically Tier 2 and Tier 3 words) hybrid texts appositives types of sentences - declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, imperative the writing process figurative language paragraphing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages protocols for respecting Indigenous traditions author/illustrator studies Assessment tasks are embedded throughout the unit, with assessment opportunities highlighted. The culmination of the unit is a formal writing task whereby students create a multimedia text which is then collated into a class book and shared with a broader community. Check out my linked book unit (also available in my store), which includes comprehension booklets for shared and guided reading, as well as Literacy Circle task cards, printables and much more! This is a huge unit. It will take up a significant amount of storage space, so I recommend storage on Google Drive or similar. Slideshows are presented in PDF format. Corresponding page numbers to the syllabus document from the NSW Department of Education are given in a coloured star in the corner of each slide. Please note: this slideshow focuses on the complete learning pathway of Component B, with Component A embedded throughout as “mini -lessons” or concepts. There is not a stand-alone slideshow for Component A. I have lots of other Literacy resources in my store (based on Australian content) so feel free to check them out. Happy reading!

*Please read the product listing below carefully so you are clear on the specifics of this product. It is a PDF, not a PowerPoint. It also doesn’t involve all the elements of Component A, but is based on the framework of Component B. Check out the preview for more detail :) This is a HUGE, 220+ page supporting slideshow for the new NESA Stage Two English Unit “Perspective and Context” which explicitly teaches these concepts using the mentor texts “Earth’s Incredible Oceans” by Jess French and “Iceberg” by Claire Saxby. This resource is a supporting slideshow which means it is linked to the Department of Education (NSW) unit of work which teaches Stage 2 students about genre. This unit of work is available for free on the NESA site (it is also included with this resource). All the corresponding lessons are included in the slideshow, meaning this is a complete no-prep resource, when used in conjunction with the lesson guide. Slides are full-colour, engaging and fun, whilst also encapsulating all the key concepts of the unit, so you don’t need to cross-reference or produce these yourself. Slides are organised by week and presented in PDF format so that formatting is consistent. This unit of work focuses on genre, but also includes multiple mini-lessons which can be used across multiple types of text: genre adjectives adverbial phrases metaphors repetition Tier 1, 2 & 3 words Mode Medium Multipurpose Texts Diagrams Editing and Revising …and much more! Simply put, this resource is everything you need to teach the new English curriculum in your Stage 2 classroom! All the hard work and preparation is done for you, so you can…teach! Assessments are embedded throughout the unit. Students work to create three different texts which can be used for assessment - a descriptive text about the ocean, an informative text about Antarctica and an instructional text to build a bug hotel. Check out my linked bundle (also available in my store), which includes comprehension booklets for shared and guided reading, as well as Literacy Circle task cards, printables and much more! This is a huge unit. It will take up a significant amount of storage space, so I recommend storage on Google Drive or similar. Slideshows are presented in PDF format. Corresponding page numbers to the syllabus document from the NSW Department of Education are given in a coloured star in the corner of each slide. Please note: this slideshow focuses on the complete learning pathway of Component B, with Component A embedded throughout as “mini -lessons” or concepts. There is not a stand-alone slideshow for Component A. I have lots of other Literacy resources in my store (based on Australian content) so feel free to check them out. Happy reading!

This is a huge 50-page bundle of resources (reading and writing) based on the thought-provoking book “Timeless” by Kelly Canby. This book has been shortlisted for “Picture Book of the Year” in 2024, by the Children’s Book Council of Australia. Timeless is a captivating picture book that takes readers on an enchanting journey through the concept of time. The main character, Emit, wonders why everyone seems to have no time at all, so he goes on a mission to find some. He learns some important lessons along the way. The unit of work contains open-ended resources aimed at Stages K-6. The bundle contains: two specialised student workbooks with targeted comprehension questions. The workbooks are customised for Stages 2 and 3 so they allow for differentiation in your classroom. There are three pages of questions for Stage two and four pages for Stage Three. three differentiated integrated writing tasks based on the book. Writing comes in the form of open-ended writing stimuli presented in a booklet. I use stand-alone activities like this in my classroom as assessment tools, either at the beginning or the end of a unit of work. This writing tasks are imaginative. Learning intentions and success criteria based on the Australian Curriculum are included for every writing task. a set of ten no-prep printable Literature Circle task cards. Tasks contain a high degree of student choice and are designed to be high-interest and engaging to allow for independent class work. All associated resources are included. all associated printables, which include reflection, analysis, writing and Visual Arts tasks. a bonus set of full-colour, printable word wall vocabulary cards. These word wall cards have three levels (not strictly divided into Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 words, but similar) of complexity. These can be mixed and matched for the needs of your classroom, to increase the sophistication of the language your students use in their own writing. ** What makes Literacy Guru resources different?** At the core of my units lies a deep understanding of the unique qualities of each text. I meticulously dissect the text to target the individual skills necessary for students to comprehend and engage with the material effectively. You won’t find any generic, filler activities like find-a-words or colouring tasks in my store. My resources are based on years of research and practice, specialising in the field of Australian literacy, and based on curriculum outcomes. Students are required to think deeply about each individual book and its unique features. I have many other literature-based resources in my store (most of them based on Australia texts) so feel free to check them out. Happy reading!

*Please read the product listing below carefully so you are clear on the specifics of this product. It is a PDF, not a PowerPoint. It also doesn’t involve all the elements of Component A, but is based on the framework of Component B. Check out the preview for more detail :) This is a HUGE, 300+ page supporting slideshow for the new NESA Stage Three English Unit “The Wave Hill Walk-Off” which explicitly teaches the concepts of genre and hybrid texts using two mentor texts, “From Little Things Big Things Grow” by Paul Kelly and Kev Carmody and a range of ABC media articles. This resource is a supporting slideshow which means it is linked to the Department of Education (NSW) unit of work which teaches Stage 3 students about genre and hybrid texts. This unit of work is available for free on the NESA site (it is also included in this resource). All the corresponding lessons are included in the slideshow, meaning this is a complete no-prep resource, when used in conjunction with the lesson guide. Slides are full-colour, engaging and fun, whilst also encapsulating all the key concepts of the unit, so you don’t need to cross-reference or produce these yourself. Slides are organised by week and presented in PDF format so that formatting is consistent. This unit explores the events of the Wave Hill Walk-Off and the personages of Vincent Lingiari and Gough Whitlam. It delves deeply into the song “From Little Things Big Things Grow” by Paul Kelly and Kev Carmody. It is the perfect accompaniment to the Stage 3 History unit “Australia as a Nation”. This unit of work focuses on informative and persuasive texts, but also includes multiple mini-lessons which can be used across multiple types of text: genre authenticity when researching vocabulary (this is focused on throughout the unit, specifically Tier 2 and Tier 3 words) captions in informative texts context perspective hybrid texts yarning circles accurate research informative and objective language adjectival clauses nominalisation appositives Check out my linked resource bundle, which includes comprehension booklets for shared and guided reading, as well as Literacy Circle task cards, printables and much more! This is a huge unit. It will take up a significant amount of storage space, so I recommend storage on Google Drive or similar. Slideshows are presented in PDF format. Corresponding page numbers to the syllabus document from the NSW Department of Education are given in a coloured star in the corner of each slide. Please note: this slideshow focuses on the complete learning pathway of Component B, with Component A embedded throughout as “mini -lessons” or concepts. There is not a stand-alone slideshow for Component A. I have lots of other Literacy resources in my store (based on Australian content) so feel free to check them out. Happy reading!

*Please read the product listing below carefully so you are clear on the specifics of this product. It is a PDF, not a PowerPoint. It also doesn’t involve all the elements of Component A, but is based on the framework of Component B. Check out the preview for more detail :) This is a HUGE, 220+ page supporting slideshow for the new NESA Stage Two English Unit “Our Universe” which explicitly teaches the concept of genre using two mentor texts, “Deadly Science Solar System” by Corey Tutt and “Meanwhile Back on Earth” by Oliver Jeffers. This resource is a supporting slideshow which means it is linked to the Department of Education (NSW) unit of work which teaches Stage 2 students about genre. This unit of work is available for free on the NESA site. All the corresponding lessons are included in the slideshow, meaning this is a complete no-prep resource, when used in conjunction with the lesson guide. Slides are full-colour, engaging and fun, whilst also encapsulating all the key concepts of the unit, so you don’t need to cross-reference or produce these yourself. Slides are organised by week and presented in PDF format so that formatting is consistent. This unit of work focuses on genre, but also includes multiple mini-lessons which can be used across multiple types of text: note-taking vocabulary - Tier 2 and 3 words conditional and causal conjunctions mode and medium diagrams, labels, timelines acronyms paragraphs perspective apostrophes of contraction and possession hybrid texts second person narrative First Nations languages Etymology of planet names Adverbial phrases Also included are all the linked printables referenced in the unit, as well as other bonus printable which, again, can be used for multiple types of text. Simply put, this resource is everything you need to teach the new English curriculum in your Stage 2 classroom! All the hard work and preparation is done for you, so you can…teach! This is a huge unit. It will take up a significant amount of storage space, so I recommend storage on Google Drive or similar. Slideshows are presented in PDF format. Corresponding page numbers to the syllabus document from the NSW Department of Education are given in a coloured star in the corner of each slide. Please note: this slideshow focuses on the complete learning pathway of Component B, with Component A embedded throughout as “mini -lessons” or concepts. There is not a stand-alone slideshow for Component A. I have lots of other Literacy resources in my store (based on Australian content) so feel free to check them out. Happy reading!

*Please read the product listing below carefully so you are clear on the specifics of this product. It is a PDF, not a PowerPoint. It also doesn’t involve all the elements of Component A, but is based on the framework of Component B. Check out the preview for more detail :) This is a HUGE, 230+ page supporting slideshow for the new NESA Stage Two English Unit “Narrative and Characterisation” which explicitly teaches these concepts using the mentor text, “The Thing About Oliver” by Deborah Kelly. This resource is a supporting slideshow which means it is linked to the Department of Education (NSW) unit of work which teaches Stage 2 students about narrative and characterisation. This unit of work is available for free on the NESA site. All the corresponding lessons are included in the slideshow, meaning this is a complete no-prep resource, when used in conjunction with the lesson guide. Slides are full-colour, engaging and fun, whilst also encapsulating all the key concepts of the unit, so you don’t need to cross-reference or produce these yourself. Slides are organised by week and presented in PDF format so that formatting is consistent. This unit of work focuses on narrative and characterisation, but also includes multiple mini-lessons which can be used across multiple types of text: patterns in narratives what is autism? narrative orientations, complications and resolutions formal and informal speaking adapted narratives vocabulary types of sentences Tier 1 and Tier 2 language plot in narrative dialogue building tension inferring figurative language …and much more! Simply put, this resource is everything you need to teach the new English curriculum in your Stage 2 classroom! All the hard work and preparation is done for you, so you can…teach! Check out the linked book unit, which includes comprehension booklets for shared and guided reading, as well as Literacy Circle task cards, printables and much more! This is a huge unit. It will take up a significant amount of storage space, so I recommend storage on Google Drive or similar. Slideshows are presented in PDF format. Corresponding page numbers to the syllabus document from the NSW Department of Education are given in a coloured star in the corner of each slide. Please note: this slideshow focuses on the complete learning pathway of Component B, with Component A embedded throughout as “mini -lessons” or concepts. There is not a stand-alone slideshow for Component A. I have lots of other Literacy resources in my store (based on Australian content) so feel free to check them out. Happy reading!

*Please read the product listing below carefully so you are clear on the specifics of this product. It is a PDF, not a PowerPoint. It also doesn’t involve all the elements of Component A, but is based on the framework of Component B. Check out the preview for more detail :) This is a HUGE, 300 page supporting slideshow for the new NESA Stage Three English Unit “Narrative and Characterisation” which explicitly teaches these concept using two mentor texts, “The Wild Robot” by Peter Brown and “Origins”, a multimedia video. This resource is a supporting slideshow which means it is linked to the Department of Education (NSW) unit of work which teaches Stage 3 students about narrative and characterisation. This unit of work is available for free on the NESA site. All the corresponding lessons are included in the slideshow, meaning this is a complete no-prep resource, when used in conjunction with the lesson guide. Slides are full-colour, engaging and fun, whilst also encapsulating all the key concepts of the unit, so you don’t need to cross-reference or produce these yourself. Slides are organised by week and presented in PDF format so that formatting is consistent. This unit of work focuses on narrative, but also includes multiple mini-lessons which can be used across multiple types of text: narrative patterns science fiction as a genre verbs and verb groups setting *theme capital letters for multiple purposes characterisation inferencing narrative voice - first, second and third person narrative structure adverbial clauses dialogue Assessment tasks are embedded throughout the unit, with assessment opportunities highlighted. The culmination of the unit is a formal writing task based on science fiction prompts. Simply put, this resource is everything you need to teach the new English curriculum in your Stage 3 classroom! All the hard work and preparation is done for you, so you can…teach! This resource is part of a larger bundle (also available in my store), which includes comprehension booklets for shared and guided reading, as well as Literacy Circle task cards, printables and much more! This is a huge unit. It will take up a significant amount of storage space, so I recommend storage on Google Drive or similar. Slideshows are presented in PDF format. Corresponding page numbers to the syllabus document from the NSW Department of Education are given in a coloured star in the corner of each slide. Please note: this slideshow focuses on the complete learning pathway of Component B, with Component A embedded throughout as “mini -lessons” or concepts. There is not a stand-alone slideshow for Component A. I have lots of other Literacy resources in my store (based on Australian content) so feel free to check them out. Happy reading!

*Please read the product listing below carefully so you are clear on the specifics of this product. It is a PDF, not a PowerPoint. It also doesn’t involve all the elements of Component A, but is based on the framework of Component B. Check out the preview for more detail :) This is a HUGE, 300+ page supporting slideshow for the new NESA Stage Two English Unit “Narrative and Characterisation” which explicitly teaches these concepts using the mentor text, “Fantastic Mr Fox” by Roald Dahl. This resource is a supporting slideshow which means it is linked to the Department of Education (NSW) unit of work which teaches Stage 2 students about narrative and characterisation. This unit of work is available for free on the NESA site (I’ve also included it in this resource). All the corresponding lessons are included in the slideshow, meaning this is a complete no-prep resource, when used in conjunction with the lesson guide. Slides are full-colour, engaging and fun, whilst also encapsulating all the key concepts of the unit, so you don’t need to cross-reference or produce these yourself. Slides are organised by week and presented in PDF format so that formatting is consistent. This unit of work focuses on narrative and characterisation, but also includes multiple mini-lessons which can be used across multiple types of text: narratives structure of narratives orientations effective resolutions characterisation declarative sentences adjectives moral dilemmas in narratives …and much more! Simply put, this resource is everything you need to teach the new English curriculum in your Stage 2 classroom! All the hard work and preparation is done for you, so you can…teach! Check out my linked bundle (also available in my store), which includes comprehension booklets for shared and guided reading, as well as Literacy Circle task cards, printables and much more! This is a huge unit. It will take up a significant amount of storage space, so I recommend storage on Google Drive or similar. Slideshows are presented in PDF format. Corresponding page numbers to the syllabus document from the NSW Department of Education are given in a coloured star in the corner of each slide. Please note: this slideshow focuses on the complete learning pathway of Component B, with Component A embedded throughout as “mini -lessons” or concepts. There is not a stand-alone slideshow for Component A. I have lots of other Literacy resources in my store (based on Australian content) so feel free to check them out. Happy reading!

This is a 100+ page novel study on the brilliant book “Scout and the Rescue Dogs” by Dianne Wolfer. This book is featured on the CBCA shortlist for Younger Readers in 2024. Scout and the Rescue Dogs follows the heartwarming journey of eleven-year-old Scout, a compassionate and determined girl who dreams of making a difference in the world. When Scout discovers a local animal shelter in need of volunteers, she jumps at the chance to help. Little does she know, her decision will lead her on an unforgettable adventure filled with friendship, courage, and the true meaning of compassion. With each wagging tail and slobbery kiss, Scout discovers her own strength and discovers that sometimes, the best way to save others is by opening your heart. This resource consists of a chapter-by-chapter comprehension guide. The questions cover a range of comprehension skills, from literal to inferential, plus author purpose, comparing and contrasting, summarising, predicting and much more. A comprehensive answer guide is also provided. Each section also has a creative response, designed to be high-interest, independent and engaging. These are often linked to the Creative and Practical Arts. This book would be suitable for a whole class read-aloud, or as a Reader’s Circle book for either Stage 2 or Stage 3. There is a bank of ten Literacy Circle tasks, designed to be printed and laminated for future use. These involve a high degree of student choice, so as to be independent. All associated printables are also included. There is also a writing assessment, based on the text. This is a persuasive writing task, linked to the theme of the text. A list of age-appropriate research sites is given for students to research the topic of puppy farming. There is a writing prompt, and a planning template to allow for structured learning and assessment. I have many other literature-based resources in my store (most of them Australian) so feel free to check them out. Happy reading!

*Please read the product listing below carefully so you are clear on the specifics of this product. It is a PDF, not a PowerPoint. It also doesn’t involve all the elements of Component A, but is based on the framework of Component B. Check out the preview for more detail :) This is a HUGE, 240 page supporting slideshow for the new NESA Stage Two English Unit (3) “Argument and Authority” which explicitly teaches these concepts using the mentor text, “Wandi” by Favel Parrett. This resource is a supporting slideshow which means it is linked to the Department of Education (NSW) unit of work which teaches Stage 2 students about argument and authority. This unit of work is available for free on the NESA site (I’ve also included it in this resource). All the corresponding lessons are included in the slideshow, meaning this is a complete no-prep resource, when used in conjunction with the lesson guide. Slides are full-colour, engaging and fun, whilst also encapsulating all the key concepts of the unit, so you don’t need to cross-reference or produce these yourself. Slides are organised by week and presented in PDF format so that formatting is consistent. This unit of work focuses on authority and authorship, but also includes multiple mini-lessons which can be used across multiple types of text: argument authorship declarative, interrogative, imperative and exclamatory sentences paragraphs co-ordinating conjunctions adverbial phrases authority modal words writing process statement of position paragraph structure …and much more! Simply put, this resource is everything you need to teach the new English curriculum in your Stage 2 classroom! All the hard work and preparation is done for you, so you can…teach! This resource is linked to a book resource bundle (also available in my store), which includes comprehension booklets for shared and guided reading, as well as Literacy Circle task cards, printables and much more! This is a huge unit. It will take up a significant amount of storage space, so I recommend storage on Google Drive or similar. Slideshows are presented in PDF format. Corresponding page numbers to the syllabus document from the NSW Department of Education are given in a coloured star in the corner of each slide. Please note: this slideshow focuses on the complete learning pathway of Component B, with Component A embedded throughout as “mini -lessons” or concepts. There is not a stand-alone slideshow for Component A. I have lots of other Literacy resources in my store (based on Australian content) so feel free to check them out. Happy reading!

This is a 90+ page novel study on the hilarious book “Real Pigeons Flap Out” by Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood. This book is featured on the CBCA shortlist for Younger Readers in 2024. Real Pigeons Flap Out follows the daring adventures of a group of crime-fighting pigeons who are determined to keep their city safe from mischief and mayhem. Led by the wise and courageous Grandpouter Pigeon, the Real Pigeons face a series of quirky challenges and humorous mysteries as they work together to solve crimes. This resource consists of a chapter-by-chapter comprehension guide. The questions cover a range of comprehension skills, from literal to inferential, plus author purpose, comparing and contrasting, summarising, predicting and much more. A comprehensive answer guide is also provided. Each section also has a creative response, designed to be high-interest, independent and engaging. These are often linked to the Creative and Practical Arts. This book would be suitable for a whole class read-aloud, or as a Reader’s Circle book for either Stage 2 or Stage 3. There is a bank of ten Literacy Circle tasks, designed to be printed and laminated for future use. These involve a high degree of student choice, so as to be independent. All associated printables are also included. There is also a writing assessment, based on the text. This is an imaginative writing task which requires students to plan and compose a comic strip in the style of “Real Pigeons”. Learning intentions and success criteria are given, as well as a detailed planning template. I have many other literature-based resources in my store (most of them Australian) so feel free to check them out. Happy reading!

This is a 40+ page resource bundle based on the iconic Australian book “Spotlight” by Solli Raphael. Spotlight is a collection of poetry that offers a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of various themes and issues relevant to young readers. Through his dynamic and evocative verses, Solli Raphael invites readers to reflect on topics such as identity, self-discovery, social justice, and the power of individual and collective action. This book was selected to be a mentor text to teach the Stage Three NESA Unit (4): Imagery, Symbol, Connotation. The resources are designed both to provoke deep thinking about the text, but also to be completely independent. The only prep you need to do is printing or uploading to google classroom or a similar platform. This bundle of resources consists of: a section-by-section comprehension guide. The guide explicitly covers the first five chapters of the book, whereby Solli Raphael details his journey with poetry and activism. There are two pages of comprehension questions for each of these sections. ten pages of poetry analysis templates (each template is the same), which can be used in multiple ways. Students might select ten poems from the book to analyse, or the teacher can assign certain poems. The templates can be used for any poem, not just the poems in this text. full-colour informative poetry posters, covering all the poetry forms featured in Spotlight. Each poster includes a description of what makes each type of poetry unique (including history, where appropriate), a section of the specific features, an outline of structure (for structured poems) and an example. There are 15 posters, including haiku, quatrains, limericks, sonnets and more! These can also be used for any poetry unit for all ages. a set of ten full-colour literacy centre task cards based on the text. These include a range of Creative and Practical Arts integrated tasks, as well as informative, imaginative and persuasive writing prompts. When used in conjunction with the book, this is weeks of learning, covering reading, writing and speaking and listening. This book would be suitable for a whole class read-aloud, or as a reading group text for Stage Three or Stage Four students. I have many other literature-based resources in my store (most of them Australian) so feel free to check them out. Happy reading!

This is a 24-page bundle of resources (reading and writing) based on the joyous book “Every Night at Midnight” by Peter Cheong. This book has been shortlisted for “Picture Book of the Year” in 2024, by the Children’s Book Council of Australia. This beautiful, heart-warming story introduces us to Felix, a boy who turns into a wolf every night. When Felix is a wolf, he feels brave and strong…unlike how he often feels at school all day. It is a tender story about the importance of friendship and being yourself. The unit of work contains open-ended resources aimed at Stages K-6. The bundle contains: three specialised student workbooks with targeted comprehension questions. The workbooks are customised for Stages 1, 2 and 3 so they allow for differentiation in your classroom. an integrated writing task based on the book. Writing comes in the form of an open-ended writing stimulus presented in a booklet. I use stand-alone activities like this in my classroom as assessment tools, either at the beginning or the end of a unit of work. This writing task is imaginative. a set of ten no-prep printable Literature Circle task cards. Tasks contain a high degree of student choice and are designed to be high-interest and engaging to allow for independent class work. All associated resources are included. all associated printables, which include researching, writing and Visual Arts tasks. ** What makes Literacy Guru resources different?** At the core of my units lies a deep understanding of the unique qualities of each text. I meticulously dissect the text to target the individual skills necessary for students to comprehend and engage with the material effectively. You won’t find any generic, filler activities like find-a-words or colouring tasks in my store. My resources are based on years of research and practice, specialising in the field of Australian literacy, and based on curriculum outcomes. Students are required to think deeply about each individual book and its unique features. I have many other literature-based resources in my store (most of them based on Australia texts) so feel free to check them out.

This is a 70+ page novel study on the entertaining book “Huda Was Here” by H Hayek. This book is featured on the CBCA shortlist for Younger Readers in 2024. Huda Was Here is the second book in the ‘Huda’ series, which is about a clever and adventurous young girl who encourages her more conservative brother Akeal to participate in her wild schemes. This book tells the tale of their plan to get their father’s job back, through becoming neighbourhood bandits. This resource consists of a chapter-based comprehension guide (divided into “chunks” of 2-3 chapters at a time). The questions cover a range of comprehension skills, from literal to inferential, plus author purpose, comparing and contrasting, summarising, predicting and much more. A comprehensive answer guide is also provided. Each section also has a creative response, designed to be high-interest, independent and engaging. These are often linked to the Creative and Practical Arts. This book would be suitable for a whole class read-aloud, or as a Reader’s Circle book for either Stage 2 or Stage 3. There is a bank of ten Literacy Circle tasks, designed to be printed and laminated for future use. These involve a high degree of student choice, so as to be independent. All associated printables are also included. There is also a writing assessment, based on the text. This is an informative writing task which requires students to plan and research an information report on a historical figure. I have many other literature-based resources in my store (most of them Australian) so feel free to check them out. Happy reading!

This is a 65+ page resource bundle based on the beautiful Australian book “Bindi” by Kirli Saunders. Bindi is an engaging, exciting story, told through the eyes of Bindi, an 11-year-old First Nations Person. Bindi shares her culture and insight with us as her community prepares for, and lives through, the biggest bushfire they’ve ever seen. This book was selected to be a mentor text to teach the Stage Two NESA Unit (12): Imagery, Symbol and Connotation. The resources are designed both to provoke deep thinking about the text, but also to be completely independent. The only prep you need to do is printing or uploading to google classroom or a similar platform. This bundle of resources consists of: a section-by-section (4-5 chapters long) comprehension guide. This guide has two pages of comprehension questions for each section, focusing on a range of skills , such as literal and inferential understanding, text-to-self connections, author purpose, cause and effect and much much more. All up, this is 54 pages of independent comprehension work. creative responses for every section, linked to the text. These creative responses give the student a writing stimulus. Students write passages in free verse, just like Kirli Saunders, to complete an anthology of poems about their life. These can be published and illustrated as a keepsake. an answer section for every question of the comprehension guide, perfect for feedback and assessing. a set of ten full-colour literacy centre task cards based on the text. These include a range of Creative and Practical Arts integrated tasks, as well as informative, imaginative and persuasive writing prompts. all associated printables linked to the task cards, which can be used for a range of literature. These are a set of high-interest, high-choice worksheets. a persuasive writing assessment stimulus, presented in the form of a writing prompt. This is a printable booklet which requires students to research and write their opinion. This set of resources is weeks of learning, covering reading, writing and speaking and listening. This book would be suitable for a whole class read-aloud, or as a reading group text for Stage Two or Stage Three students. I have many other literature-based resources in my store (most of them Australian) so feel free to check them out. Happy reading!

This is a bundle of resources (reading and writing) based on the joyous book “If I Was a Horse” by Sophie Blackall. This book has been shortlisted for “Picture Book of the Year” in 2024, by the Children’s Book Council of Australia. This bright, funny, engaging book tells the story of a narrator, who feels the rules and structures of being a child constrictive. They imagine what it would be like to be a horse, and the freedom that goes with it. The unit of work contains open-ended resources aimed at both Stages 2 and 3. The bundle contains: a printable comprehension booklet with targeted comprehension questions. The questions are largely open-ended so would suit either a Stage 2 or Stage 3 classroom. an integrated writing task based on the book. Writing comes in the form of an open-ended writing stimulus presented in a booklet. I use stand-alone activities like this in my classroom as assessment tools, either at the beginning or the end of a unit of work. This writing task is persuasive. a set of ten no-prep printable Literature Circle task cards. Tasks contain a high degree of student choice and are designed to be high-interest and engaging to allow for independent class work. All associated resources are included. all associated printables, which include researching, writing and Visual Arts tasks. All of my resources are intentionally created to support the teaching of specific texts - none of my tasks are lower order “filler sheets” or generic reader responses. Students are required to think deeply about each individual book and its unique features. I have many other literature-based resources in my store (most of them based on Australia texts) so feel free to check them out.

This is an independent resource bundle based on the Australian book “Sonam and the Silence” by Eddie Ayres. Sonam and the Silence is a beautiful, inspiring story, set in Afghanistan. It tells the story of Sonam, a little girl who loves music and finds music everywhere - in a country where music is banned. This book was selected to be a mentor text to teach the Stage Two NESA Unit (4): Imagery, Symbol and Connotation. The resources are designed both to provoke deep thinking about the text, but also to be completely independent. The only prep you need to do is printing or uploading to google classroom or a similar platform. This bundle of resources consists of: a comprehension guide. This guide focuses on a range of skills which are explicitly named, such as literal and inferential understanding, text-to-self connections, author purpose, cause and effect and much much more. a set of ten full-colour literacy centre task cards based on the text. These include a range of Creative and Practical Arts integrated tasks, as well as informative, imaginative and persuasive writing prompts. all associated printables linked to the task cards, which can be used for a range of literature. These are a set of high-interest, high-choice worksheets. a vocabulary booster, designed both to explicitly teach new words found in the text, and also to teach students to decode the meaning of new words based on context. a comprehensive slideshow background to the text about Afghanistan. This is designed to provide prior knowledge and includes topics such as history, geography and art. When used in conjunction with the book, this is at least one full week of literacy learning, covering reading, writing and speaking and listening. This book would be suitable for a whole class read-aloud, or as a reading group text for Stages Two and Three. I have many other literature-based resources in my store (most of them Australian) so feel free to check them out. Happy reading!

This is a 80+ page novel study on the uplifting book “Being Jimmy Baxter” by Fiona Lloyd. This book is featured on the CBCA shortlist for Younger Readers in 2024. Being Jimmy Baxter is a coming-of-age story about a boy called Jimmy, who doesn’t quite know who he is. Jimmy is a kind friend and a selfless son, who sometimes takes on more than he can handle. It is a story about resilience and friendship. This resource consists of a chapter-based comprehension guide (divided into “chunks” of 3 chapters at a time). The questions cover a range of comprehension skills, from literal to inferential, plus author purpose, comparing and contrasting, summarising, predicting and much more. A comprehensive answer guide is also provided. Each section also has a creative response, designed to be high-interest, independent and engaging. These are often linked to the Creative and Practical Arts. This book would be suitable for a whole class read-aloud, or as a reading group text for Stage Three. There is a bank of ten Literacy Circle tasks, designed to be printed and laminated for future use. These involve a high degree of student choice, so as to be independent. All associated printables are also included. There is also a writing assessment, based on the text. This is an imaginative writing task which focuses on perspective and characterisation. I have many other literature-based resources in my store (most of them Australian) so feel free to check them out. Happy reading!