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Reading aloud a persuasive letter, inspired by a text
Pupil outcome: I can read aloud a persuasive letter inspired by 'Front Desk'. Key learning points: - Speakers must speak audibly and fluently to communicate meaning clearly. - Speaking in an appropriate register enhances communication. -...
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Exploring and engaging with themes in 'Escape from Pompeii'
Pupil outcome: I can identify and engage with the key themes in ‘Escape from Pompeii’. Key learning points: - A theme is a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a story. - Themes can leave us with ideas and questions that we...
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Reflecting on key events in 'How To Train Your Dragon'
Pupil outcome: I can reflect on events within a Chapter. Key learning points: - Characterisation is the way an author describes and develops the personalities and traits of the characters in a story - Characterisation can be understood...
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Using punctuation in poetry
Pupil outcome: I can use a range of punctuation for effect in poetry. Key learning points: - Punctuation is important in poetry as it shows the reader when to pause for meaning or dramatic effect. - The same punctuation we use to write...
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Illustrating descriptive scenes
Pupil outcome: I can illustrate descriptive writing. Key learning points: - The more precise and descriptive the writing, the easier for the reader to picture the scene. - Reading writing aloud is a helpful way to ensure precision of...
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Eine neue Sprache lernen: plural rules 4 - 6
Pupil outcome: I can use plural rules to form plural nouns. Key learning points: - Some masculine and neuter nouns add '-er' with an umlaut, where possible, to form the plural. - Nouns borrowed from other langauges usually add '-s' to...
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Namibia: extended reading, extended writing
Pupil outcome: I can read and understand an extended text, then plan and select language to write an extended text in German about Namibia, checking my work for accuracy. Key learning points: - Planning to write involves organising ideas...
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Email: Closing and Proofreading Like a Pro
Dive into the essential skills of wrapping up your email with a precise closing and an error-free body. From constructing a clear call to action to running a fine-tooth comb through your text, you'll learn how to perfect your email...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Mrs. Mc Nosh Hangs Up Her Wash
This segment from Between the Lions features a funny rhyming story, reading aloud, and children learning through talking about stories as they are being read. [4:16]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Three Little Pigs
This video segment from Between the Lions uses a classic children's book to illustrate reading aloud, one of the most important practices in developing children's literacy skills. [3:29]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Reading Between the Lions: Abiyoyo
This video segment [5:17] from Between the Lions stars Theo the Lion reading aloud the story of "Abiyoyo", a South African tale packed with suspense, heroic characters, and new words.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Comic Cam: Expressive Reading
Jennifer Barber introduces the different characters she created for her stories when she was seven years old. She reads one of her stories using different voices to differentiate between the three characters. This resource teaches...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Tea Mology: Helping and Learning From Mistakes
TEAMology characters Harper and Paco lend a little assistance at the local library! Learning to read and learning from mistakes is packaged with fun. [4:57]
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Kids @ Random: A Ball for Daisy by Chris Rashcka
This site is a preview for the 2012 Caldecott Medal-winning picture book A Ball for Daisy by Chris Rashcka. It provides information about the book and a link to the book trailer at the bottom of the page. You can also purchase the book...
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Rh Kids: The Poky Little Puppy a Little Golden Book App
This video is a demonstration of a young child following along with of The Poky Little Puppy on A Little Golden Book app from iTunes. With this magically interactive storybook app, open the cover, complete with its distinctive gold...