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 Stage One English Unit 20 'NOP' 'FARMER DUCK'
UNIT 20 STAGE 1- TERM 4A CONNOTATION,SYMBOL & IMAGERY-
Title: Engage and Empower Young Learners with Comprehensive Stage One English term 4 A POWERPOINT, PDF AND GOOGLE SLIDES version
Introduction:
Stage 1 Connotation, Symbol, and Imagery Unit Using Mentor Texts: Nop and Farmer Duck
Transform your students' understanding of narrative with this comprehensive 90+ page resource, specifically designed for NSW Stage 1 teachers. This unit, centered around the evocative mentor texts Nop and Farmer Duck, delves into the concepts of connotation, symbol, and imagery.
Unit Highlights:
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Engaging Learning Intentions and Success Criteria: Students will learn to respond to narrative picture books by exploring how vocabulary, figurative language, imagery, and symbols represent characters and convey deeper meanings.
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In-Depth Text Analysis: Guide your students in identifying symbols and images within texts and understanding how they enhance the story’s message. Encourage them to experiment with figurative language, including similes, to deepen their narrative writing.
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Character Exploration: Students will analyze the use of language, dialogue, actions, and imagery in describing characters, and share their positive and negative responses to these characters.
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Morphemic Knowledge: Foster word-building skills by using morphemic knowledge to create word families, helping students expand their vocabulary and understanding of language structure.
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Comprehensive Teaching Materials: This unit includes an editable PowerPoint presentation for dynamic lesson delivery, a PDF version for easy printing, and a link to a Google Slides version for seamless digital use.
This resource not only aligns with curriculum standards but also enhances students' ability to interpret and create rich, meaningful narratives. It’s an invaluable tool for any teacher aiming to bring literature to life in their classroom.
INCLUDES PDF, AN EDITABLE GOOGLE SLIDES AND POWERPOINT VERSION
Attribution is given to: © State of New South Wales (Department of Education), 2023.
