Improve reading comprehension in your classroom with our differentiated myths and legends from around the world close reading passages and questions. This pack includes five passages with six pages of engaging text-dependent questions and higher-order thinking tasks. These activities are great for your guided reading program or as homework tasks. Learn more about Theseus and the Minotaur,…
This resource has been produced to help comprehend a range of poems found in Level 2 – Level 4 New Zealand School Journals. Not from New Zealand? We’ve also included a resource to use with ANY poem of your choosing – with both a worksheet and task cards option. This Poetry Comprehension Resource includes:…
Explore the cultural significance and ties to the natural world of the nine stars of Matariki (te iwa o Matariki). Our set of reading and literacy activities provides two options for you: whole-class teaching slides and printable worksheets for small-group or independent use. These activities work for Year 5-8 learners and align with the Science…
UPDATE: 20 additional pages have been added, plus answers. This Writing Skills Year 5 and 6 bundle features our Literacy Skills Activity Pack, Figurative Language Activities Bundle and our Literacy Skills Poster Bundle. Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, spelling and figurative language feature in this year-long resource. With activities and an assessment, you can cover the…
Embrace the multicultural classroom and improve reading comprehension with our Diwali Activities. The completed Festival of Lights scavenger hunt puzzle posters will brighten your classroom walls or bulletin boards. Learn about the Diwali celebrations, the days of Diwali, Diwali for children and families, and how Diwali is celebrated around the world. In 2025, Diwali…
Develop your students’ reading comprehension, writing, and literacy skills with this comprehensive whole-class teaching resource, centred on the events leading up to the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the Treaty of Waitangi—a foundational moment in Aotearoa New Zealand’s history. This resource is a perfect addition to your structured literacy program, offering both rich…
Elevate your Year 4-6 narrative writing instruction with our comprehensive Narrative Writing Activities. This all-inclusive resource pack equips educators with the essential tools for teaching the art of narrative writing, ensuring your students’ writing success. This Narrative Writing Pack for Year 4-6 (Grade 4-5) includes: Narrative writing text structure and features: I Do, We…
We’ve put together a bundle of reading response activities for the 2020 NZ School Journals. This NZ School Journal 2020 Bundle has everything you need to dive into the stories and articles within the May, August, and November 2020 Level 2, 3, and Level 4 School Journals. Both a paper-based and digital option are included…
Support vocabulary development and extend students’ reading comprehension and writing skills by explicitly teaching vocabulary: prefixes, suffixes, Greek and Latin root words, synonyms, antonyms, context clues, shades of meaning, homophones, homographs and homonyms, dictionary skills, thesaurus skills, and figurative language. These vocabulary activities align with the Science of Reading (SoR) and are a practical addition…
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