Explicitly teaches writing skills using mentor texts
- Aligned with the Department of Education (NSW) curriculum
- Complete, no-prep solution when used alongside lesson guide
- Covers two weeks of your writing program with engaging, full-color slides
- Mapped to the NSW DET ES1 Unit 18 'KOALA LOU' AND 'NANNI LOVES'
Title: Engage and Empower Young Learners with Comprehensive Early Stage One (Kindergarten) English Slideshow
Description:
Unlock the magic of storytelling with our meticulously crafted resource designed specifically for NSW DET Stage 1 teachers! Using the beloved mentor texts Koala Lou by Mem Fox and Nannie Loves by Kylie Dunstan, this resource helps students dive deep into the concept of CHARACTER. Perfectly aligned with the NSW Department of Education curriculum, this no-prep, two-week writing program will keep your young learners engaged and eager to learn.
Learning Intentions:
- Students are learning to identify how characters are described in texts.
Success Criteria:
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Describe characters’ feelings and actions: Students will be able to articulate the emotions and behaviours of the characters they read about.
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Form opinions about characters: Using information from the texts, students will confidently express their thoughts on the characters.
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Compare opinions with peers: Engaging discussions will allow students to understand diverse perspectives on the characters.
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Explain characters’ actions: Students will delve into the motivations behind the characters’ actions, fostering deeper comprehension.
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Identify nouns, verbs, and adjectives: Students will not only identify these parts of speech but also explain their significance in describing characters.
This resource explicitly teaches essential writing skills through engaging mentor texts, with each lesson mapped to the NSW DET ES1 Unit 18 Koala Lou and Nannie Loves. With full-color slides and clear guidance, it’s a complete solution for your classroom needs.
Empower your students to explore, discuss, and write about characters in a meaningful way. This resource is designed to make your teaching life easier while providing a rich learning experience for your students.
Attribution is given to: © State of New South Wales (Department of Education), 2023.
