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ENGLISH – Poetry, Japanese Style

After reading a variety of Haiku poems, students use the same form of poetry to write a Haiku about fruit or vegetables.  They should be given a selection to feel, taste and smell and after editing their poem, they should present it to the others in the class. Suitable for Years 2 & 3.  (Includes […]

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ENGLISH – Write a story for the Buddy Class

Students work in small groups to write and illustrate a story for their Buddies, whether older or younger.  Teachers of younger students can use this as a whole class activity to model the structure of a narrative.  Older students can use this to reinforce their knowledge of narrative writing. Suitable for Years 2 – 6. […]

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ENGLISH – Write a Letter for Assistance with a School Garden

Students lobby local businesses for assistance with building and/or maintaining a school garden by writing them a letter.  Teachers of younger students use this as an opportunity to model letter writing whilst older students can research possible businesses and write individual letters. Suitable for Years 1 to 7. National Curriculum Area/s: English Strands Language – […]

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ENGLISH – Exposing More About Vegetables

Students use the Exposition Writing Framework to provide the ‘fors’ and ‘againsts’ of various statements about vegetables such as ‘Vegetables are the best foods for us to eat’.  Before writing their exposition, students will research the statements and brainstorm their ideas in a group. Suitable for Year 5. (Includes options for other year levels) National […]

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ENGLISH – Recount for Multicultural Event

After holding a Multicultural Luncheon and Dress Up Day, students write a recount of the day.  Teachers of younger students can use this activity to model the Recount Writing Framework and older students can write their own independently. Suitable for Years 2 & 3. (Includes modifications for other year levels) Curriculum area/s: English Strands Language […]

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SPEAKING & LISTENING – Oral Presentation

After researching a country, students complete a ‘My News Plan’ to use as the basis for an Oral Presentation for the rest of the class.  They should include information about the food eaten in that country and the vegetables grown. Suitable for Years 2 & 3. (Includes modifications for other year levels) Curriculum area/s: English […]

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