The brush-tailed possum quiz contains 20 questions relating to the brush-tailed possum including its appearance, habitat, life cycle and adaptations. A script for the teacher including the questions and answers is included. The quiz is presented in two ways: As a PowerPoint for whole class participation; As a set of 20 quiz cards intended for a pair-share starter activity where children answer the questions and then swap cards. This process is then repeated until they have answered several questions each. National Curriculum links: Science: Year 3/4/5: Animals, including humans; Year 4/5/6: Living things and their habitats; Year 6: Evolution and inheritance.

The Tasmanian devil quiz contains 30 questions relating to the Tasmanian devil including its appearance, habitat, life cycle and adaptations. A script for the teacher including the questions and answers is included. The quiz is presented in two ways: As a PowerPoint for whole class participation; As a set of 30 quiz cards intended for a pair-share starter activity where children answer the questions and then swap cards. This process is then repeated until they have answered several questions each. National Curriculum links: Science: Year 3/4/5: Animals, including humans; Year 4/5/6: Living things and their habitats; Year 6: Evolution and inheritance.

The platypus quiz contains 30 questions relating to the platypus including its appearance, habitat, life cycle and adaptations. A script for the teacher including the questions and answers is included. The quiz is presented in two ways: As a PowerPoint for whole class participation; As a set of 30 quiz cards intended for a pair-share starter activity where children answer the questions and then swap cards. This process is then repeated until they have answered several questions each. National Curriculum links: Science: Year 3/4/5: Animals, including humans; Year 4/5/6: Living things and their habitats; Year 6: Evolution and inheritance.

The mudskipper fish quiz contains 20 questions relating to the mudskipper fish including its appearance, habitat, life cycle and adaptations. A script for the teacher including the questions and answers is included. The quiz is presented in two ways: As a PowerPoint for whole class participation; As a set of 20 quiz cards intended for a pair-share starter activity where children answer the questions and then swap cards. This process is then repeated until they have answered several questions each. National Curriculum links: Science: Year 3/4/5: Animals, including humans; Year 4/5/6: Living things and their habitats; Year 6: Evolution and inheritance.

The dingo quiz contains 30 questions relating to the dingo including its appearance, habitat, life cycle and adaptations. A script for the teacher including the questions and answers is included. The quiz is presented in two ways: As a PowerPoint for whole class participation; As a set of 30 quiz cards intended for a pair-share starter activity where children answer the questions and then swap cards. This process is then repeated until they have answered several questions each. National Curriculum links: Science: Year 3/4/5: Animals, including humans; Year 4/5/6: Living things and their habitats; Year 6: Evolution and inheritance.

The kangaroo quiz contains 30 questions relating to the kangaroo including its appearance, habitat, life cycle and adaptations. A script for the teacher including the questions and answers is included. The quiz is presented in two ways: As a PowerPoint for whole class participation; As a set of 30 quiz cards intended for a pair-share starter activity where children answer the questions and then swap cards. This process is then repeated until they have answered several questions each. National Curriculum links: Science: Year 3/4/5: Animals, including humans; Year 4/5/6: Living things and their habitats; Year 6: Evolution and inheritance.

The koala quiz contains 30 questions relating to the koala including its appearance, habitat, life cycle and adaptations. A script for the teacher including the questions and answers is included. The quiz is presented in two ways: As a PowerPoint for whole class participation; As a set of 30 quiz cards intended for a pair-share starter activity where children answer the questions and then swap cards. This process is then repeated until they have answered several questions each. National Curriculum Links: Science: Year 3/4/5: Animals, including humans; Year 4/5/6: Living things and their habitats; Year 6: Evolution and inheritance.

About this unit: This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Upper Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow. The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week children will explore a non-chronological report based on the humpback whale which is an amazing animal living in Australia! Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into an Australian animal of their own choice. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on the Australian animal which they have chosen and then they will write a non-chronological report independently. What is included? • A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y5/6 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers. • NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books. • Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible science cross-curricular links. • NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class. • A non-chronological report about the humpback whale which includes details about the humpback whale’s appearance, habitat, diet, adaptions, social behaviour and life cycle. • A non-chronological report about the humpback whale that has been simplified for lower-achieving children. • A glossary for the non-chronological report about the humpback whale. • Boxing-up Plan for the non-chronological report about the humpback whale (differentiated on two levels but writing frame included for lower-achieving children). • Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels). • Non-chronological report about the humpback whale writing frame for lower-achieving children. • Boxing-up Plan for research into own Australian animal (differentiated on three levels).

About this unit: This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Upper Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow. The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week children will explore a non-chronological report based on the mudskipper fish which is an amazing animal living in Australia! Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into an Australian animal of their own choice. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on the Australian animal which they have chosen and then they will write a non-chronological report independently. Alternatively, in the second week, children could focus on a fish living in the United Kingdom. This would allow children to explore the similarities and differences between the two animals in science lessons. What is included? • A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y5/6 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers. • NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books. • Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible science cross-curricular links. • NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class. • A non-chronological report about the mudskipper fish which includes details about the mudskipper fish’s appearance, habitat, diet, adaptions and life cycle. • NEW A non-chronological report about the mudskipper fish that has been simplified for lower-achieving children. • NEW A glossary for the non-chronological report about the mudskipper fish. • Boxing-up plan for the non-chronological report about the mudskipper fish (differentiated on two levels but writing frame included for lower-achieving children). • Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels). • Non-chronological report about the mudskipper fish writing frame for lower-achieving children. • Flexible boxing-up plan for independent research into an Australian animal or an animal living in the United Kingdom (differentiated on three levels). Please Note: Mudskipper Fish: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 3/4 is also available on TES!

About this unit: This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Upper Key Stage 2. This Unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow. The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week, children will explore a non-chronological report based on rainforests in Australia. Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into another rainforest in the world. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on the rainforest location of their choice and then they will write a non-chronological report independently. What is included? • A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y5/6 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers. • NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books. • Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible geography cross-curricular links. • NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class. • A non-chronological report about rainforests in Australia which includes details of the general location of rainforests of the world in relation to the equator, Tropic of Cancer and the Tropical Capricorn; the location of Australia’s rainforests; information about what makes a rainforest unique and information about the plants and animals found in Australia’s rainforests. • A non-chronological report about rainforests in Australia that has been simplified for lower-achieving children. • A glossary for the non-chronological report about rainforests in Australia. • Boxing-up plan for the non-chronological report about rainforests in Australia (differentiated on two levels). • Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels but a writing frame is included for lower-achieving children). • Non-chronological report about rainforests in Australia writing frame for lower-achieving children. • Boxing-up plan for research into the child’s own independently researched rainforest location (differentiated on three levels).

About this unit: This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Upper Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow. The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week, children will explore a non-chronological report based on the green turtle which is an amazing animal in Australia! Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into an Australian animal of their own choice. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on the Australian animal which they have chosen and then they will write a non-chronological report independently. What is included? • A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y5/6 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers. • NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books. • Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible science cross-curricular links. • NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class. • A non-chronological report about the green turtle which includes details about the green turtle’s appearance, habitat, diet, adaptions, social behaviour and life cycle and why they are endangered. • A non-chronological report about the green turtle that has been simplified for lower-achieving children. • A glossary for the non-chronological report about the green turtle. • Boxing-up Plan for the non-chronological report about the green turtle (differentiated on two levels but a writing frame is included for lower-achieving children). • Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels). • Non-chronological report about the green turtle writing frame for lower-achieving children • Boxing-up Plan for research into own Australian animal (differentiated on three levels). • Extra Boxing-up Plans for children who wish to independently research the threats faced by green turtles: including their vulnerability to predators, impact of humans on their habitat and nesting sites, the impact of fishing and plastic pollution and how they are being protected (differentiated on two levels).

About this unit: This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Upper Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow. The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week children will explore a non-chronological report based on the Sydney Opera House. Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into the Sydney Opera House focusing in more detail on its cultural and historical background or its construction. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on their research. What is included? • A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y5/6 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers. • NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books. • Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible art and design and geography cross-curricular links. • NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class. • A non-chronological report about the Sydney Opera House which includes details of the cultural significance of the location of the Sydney Opera House, the architect of the opera house, a history of its construction and tourism today. • A non-chronological report about the Sydney Opera House that has been simplified for lower-achieving children. • A glossary for the non-chronological report about the Sydney Opera House. • Boxing-up plan for the non-chronological report about the Sydney Opera House (differentiated on two levels and a writing frame is included for lower-achieving children). • Success criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels). • Non-chronological report about the Sydney Opera House writing frame for lower-achieving children. • Boxing-up plan for research about the culture or history of the Sydney Opera House. (differentiated on three levels) and additional boxing-up plans for more detailed research into the cultural and historical roots of the Sydney Opera House and the construction of the Sydney Opera House.

About this unit: This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Upper Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow. The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week children will explore a non-chronological report based on the Great Barrier Reef. Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into the Whitsunday Islands. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on the Whitsunday Islands and then they will write a non-chronological report independently. What is included? • A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y5/6 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers. • NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books. • Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible science and geography cross-curricular links. • NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class. • A non-chronological report about the Great Barrier Reef which includes details of the general location of the Great Barrier Reef; the plants and animals found at the Great Barrier Reef; tourism at the Great Barrier Reef and threats to the Great Barrier Reef. • A non-chronological report about the Great Barrier Reef that has been simplified for lower-achieving children. • A glossary for the non-chronological report about the Great Barrier Reef. • Boxing-up plan for the non-chronological report about the Great Barrier Reef (differentiated on two levels but writing frame included for lower-achieving children). • Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels). • Non-chronological report about the Great Barrier Reef writing frame for lower-achieving children. • Boxing-up plan for research into the Whitsunday Islands (differentiated on three levels).

About this unit: This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Upper Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow. The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week children will explore a non-chronological report based on the dingo which is an amazing animal living in Australia! Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into an Australian animal of their own choice. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on the Australia animal which they have chosen and then they will write a non-chronological report independently. What is included? • A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y5/6 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers. • NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books. • Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible science cross-curricular links. • NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class. • A non-chronological report about the dingo which includes details about the dingo’s appearance, habitat, diet, adaptions, social behaviour and life cycle. • A non-chronological report about the dingo that has been simplified for lower-achieving children. • A glossary for the non-chronological report about the dingo. • Boxing-up Plan for the non-chronological report about the dingo (differentiated on two levels but writing frame included for lower-achieving children). • Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels). • Non-chronological report about the dingo writing frame for lower-achieving children. • Boxing-up Plan for research into own Australian animal (differentiated on three levels).

About this unit: This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Upper Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow. The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week children will explore a non-chronological report based on the Tasmanian devil which is an amazing animal living in Australia! Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into an Australian animal of their own choice. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on the Australian animal which they have chosen and then they will write a non-chronological report independently. What is included? • A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y5/6 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers. • NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books. • Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible science cross-curricular links. • NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class. • A non-chronological report about the Tasmanian devil which includes details about the Tasmanian devil’s appearance, habitat, diet, adaptions, social behaviour and life cycle. • A non-chronological report about the Tasmanian devil that has been simplified for lower-achieving children. • A glossary for the non-chronological report about the Tasmanian devil. • Boxing-up Plan for the non-chronological report about the Tasmanian devil (differentiated on two levels but writing frame included for lower-achieving children). • Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels). • Non-chronological report about the Tasmanian devil writing frame for lower-achieving children. • Boxing-up Plan for research into own Australian animal (differentiated on three levels).

Fully updated February 2021 About this unit: This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Upper Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow. The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week children will explore a non-chronological report based on the platypus which is an amazing animal living in Australia! Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into an Australian animal of their own choice. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on the Australian animal which they have chosen and then they will write a non-chronological report independently. What is included? • A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y5/6 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers. NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books. • Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible science cross-curricular links. NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class. • A non-chronological report about the platypus which includes details about the appearance of the platypus, their habitat, diet, adaptions, social behaviour and life cycle. • A non-chronological report about the platypus that has been simplified for lower-achieving children. • A glossary for the non-chronological report about the platypus. • Boxing-up Plan for the non-chronological report about the platypus (differentiated on two levels but writing frame included for lower-achieving children). • Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels). • Non-chronological report about the platypus writing frame for lower-achieving children. • Boxing-up Plan for research about own Australian animal (differentiated on three levels).

About this unit: This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Upper Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow. The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week children will explore a non-chronological report based on the kangaroo which is an amazing animal living in Australia! Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into an Australian animal of their own choice. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on the Australian animal which they have chosen and then they will write a non-chronological report independently. What is included? • A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y5/6 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers. • NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books. • Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible science cross-curricular links. • NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class. • A non-chronological report about the kangaroo which includes details about the kangaroo’s appearance, habitat, diet, adaptions, social behaviour and life cycle. • A non-chronological report about the kangaroo that has been simplified for lower-achieving children. • A glossary for the non-chronological report about the kangaroo. • Boxing-up Plan for the non-chronological report about the kangaroo (differentiated on two levels but writing frame included for lower-achieving children). • Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels). • Non-chronological report about the kangaroo writing frame for lower-achieving children. • Boxing-up Plan for research into own Australian animal (differentiated on three levels).

About this unit: This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Upper Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow. The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week children will explore a non-chronological report based on the southern cassowary which is an amazing animal living in Australia! Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into an Australian animal of their own choice. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on the Australian animal which they have chosen and then they will write a non-chronological report independently. What is included? • A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y5/6 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers. • NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books. • Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible science cross-curricular links. • NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class. • A non-chronological report about the southern cassowary which includes details about the southern cassowary’s appearance, habitat, diet, adaptions, social behaviour and life cycle. • A non-chronological report about the southern cassowary that has been simplified for lower-achieving children. • A glossary for the non-chronological report about the southern cassowary. • Boxing-up Plan for the non-chronological report about the southern cassowary (differentiated on two levels but writing frame included for lower-achieving children). • Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels). • Non-chronological report about the southern cassowary writing frame for lower-achieving children. • Boxing-up Plan for research into own Australian animal (differentiated on three levels).

About this unit: This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Upper Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow. The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week children will explore a non-chronological report based on the blue penguin which is an amazing animal living in New Zealand! Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into a New Zealand animal of their own choice. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on the New Zealand animal which they have chosen and then they will write a non-chronological report independently. What is included? • A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y5/6 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers. • NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books. • Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible science cross-curricular links. • NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class. • A non-chronological report about the blue penguin which includes details about the blue penguin’s appearance, habitat, diet, adaptions, social behaviour and life cycle. • A non-chronological report about the blue penguin that has been simplified for lower-achieving children. • A glossary for the non-chronological report about the blue penguin. • Boxing-up Plan for the non-chronological report about the blue penguin (differentiated on two levels but writing frame included for lower-achieving children). • Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels). • Non-chronological report about the blue penguin writing frame for lower-achieving children. • Boxing-up Plan for research into own New Zealand animal (differentiated on three levels).