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Find your NAPLAN preparation resources here! Guided Reading is a proven way to develop students' literacy skills. Each presentation includes Hattie's Visible Learning approaches (Learning Intention, Success Criteria and student reflection) along with additional resources such as colourful reading texts and worksheets.

Find your NAPLAN preparation resources here! Guided Reading is a proven way to develop students' literacy skills. Each presentation includes Hattie's Visible Learning approaches (Learning Intention, Success Criteria and student reflection) along with additional resources such as colourful reading texts and worksheets.
The Shawshank Redemption: Andy Dufresne's character traits
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The Shawshank Redemption: Andy Dufresne's character traits

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This table lists Andy Dufresne’s various character traits and how they help him survive prison while inspiring change in Red. This resource will be useful for writing essay responses to the film, character diary entries or monologues. Caution: spoilers! It is recommended that this resource be used after viewing the film.
NAPLAN Preparation Bundle: The Call of the Wild
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NAPLAN Preparation Bundle: The Call of the Wild

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This is a bundle of goodies to help upper primary/lower secondary students to develop their reading skills. The bundle contains a guided reading presentation (PPT format) a colour handout of the original reading text and four student worksheets, including a concept map. Caution: PowerPoint may not recognise the Dyslexia Logic Font on your computer but the PDF file will maintain that font.
NAPLAN Preparation: Pink-Pooping Penguins Bundle
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NAPLAN Preparation: Pink-Pooping Penguins Bundle

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This is a bundle of goodies to help upper primary/lower secondary students to develop their reading skills. The bundle contains a guided reading presentation (PPT and PDF formats) a colour handout of the original reading text, a cloze reading worksheet and Frayer model vocabulary worksheet. Caution: PowerPoint may not recognise the Dyslexia Logic Font on your computer, but the PDF version will maintain the font style.
Day of the Dead Guided Reading Presentation
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Day of the Dead Guided Reading Presentation

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Each November, people in Mexico spend two days remembering their loved ones who have passed. This was made particularly famous by the animated film, Coco. Use this guided reading bundle to help your Year 7 and 8 students prepare for NAPLAN reading tests and learn all about Day of the Dead - a celebration of life.