Bring Characters to Life in Your K-2 Classroom with this Engaging Resource!
Unlock the magic of narrative in your students’ learning journey with this comprehensive 140+ page resource. Specially crafted for NSW DET Multistage K-2 teachers, this unit uses the beloved texts My dog Smells like dirty socks and Triantiwontigongolope Poem to explore how authors create memorable characters and evoke deeper meaning through creative language and visual storytelling.
What’s Included?
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Editable PowerPoint Presentation: Animated, visually stunning slides to captivate young learners.
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PDF for Printing: Perfect for flexible teaching scenarios and easy offline access.
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Google Slides Version: Conveniently adaptable for digital classrooms.
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Teacher Notes: Detailed instructions for effortless implementation.
Why This Resource Stands Out
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Time-Saving for Busy Teachers: Pre-prepared, ready-to-use lessons minimise planning time.
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Multiple Formats: Tailor delivery to your teaching style with editable PPTs, PDFs, or Google Slides.
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Engaging and Interactive: Bright, colourful slides with embedded animations bring the content to life.
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Professional Presentation: Google fonts included for flawless formatting across platforms.
Learning Outcomes
Students will explore how authors craft characters and evoke emotions through creative language, imagery, and symbolism.
Early Stage 1:
- Identify and describe characters using simple words and phrases.
- Retell poems and stories with confidence.
- Use drawings and personal vocabulary to plan and share ideas.
Stage 1:
- Make inferences and analyse figurative language.
- Compare and contrast text to life experiences
- Craft creative character descriptions, including traits for inanimate objects.
- Use noun groups and dialogue effectively to enhance writing.
Interactive and Fun Teaching Strategies
This resource encourages critical thinking and creativity through:
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Creative Wordplay and Figurative Language: Introduce students to jokes, riddles, and wordplay.
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Innovative Character Creation: Guide students to develop traits for inanimate objects.
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Engaging Visuals: Use colourful imagery to deepen understanding of symbolism and connotation.
Seamlessly Aligned to NSW DET Curriculum
This resource is built on the NSW DET Guide for Unit 5 Multistage K-2, with a focus on helping students understand the conceptual components of narrative It’s a perfect fit for English Component B and can support broader outcomes in creative arts, literacy, and critical thinking.
Attribution is given to: © State of New South Wales (Department of Education), 2023.
