Title: Dive into the World of Connotation, Imagery, and Symbolism with Mentor Texts for Stage 1 Learners
Description:
Transform your Stage 1 classroom with our meticulously designed resource that focuses on the concepts of Connotation, Imagery, and Symbolism using the captivating mentor texts Imagine by Alison Lester and Perfect by Freya Blackwood. This comprehensive, no-prep unit is perfectly aligned with the NSW Department of Education curriculum and provides a rich, engaging experience for your students.
Learning Intentions:
- Students are learning to understand how authors use language to create vivid imagery and enhance the enjoyment of texts.
Success Criteria:
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Build a mental model using vocabulary: Students will develop their ability to visualize scenes and concepts through carefully selected words.
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Identify and experiment with creative wordplay: Your students will explore and play with language, enhancing their understanding of how word choices can impact meaning.
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Use verbs to describe actions: Students will refine their descriptive writing by focusing on action words that bring their stories to life.
This resource offers a complete, two-week writing program that explicitly teaches essential writing skills through engaging mentor texts. It’s designed to save you time while delivering high-quality, curriculum-aligned content that will captivate your students' imaginations.
Included in this unit:
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90-page PowerPoint presentation packed with colourful slides that will engage and inspire your students.
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Link to a Google Slides version for easy access and flexibility in your teaching.
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Detailed teaching document and PDF for easy printing, providing everything you need to guide your students through the lessons.
This resource is part of the NSW DET ES1 Unit 19 Imagine and Perfect and offers a seamless, no-prep solution for your classroom. You’ll receive all the materials in a convenient zip file, so please ensure you have the correct software to access your download.
Elevate your students' writing and comprehension skills with this powerful resource, and watch as they delve into the enchanting worlds of connotation, imagery, and symbolism!
Attribution is given to: © State of New South Wales (Department of Education), 2023.
