https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks Resources & tools for teaching English and Literacy en-us 2022-06-08 04:58:54 UTC 2022-06-12 03:22:55 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f469-1f3eb.png erinsinclair_ https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2214506975 Details a range of Indigenous texts with teaching notes. Can be used as starters for writing tasks, guided reading, literacy rotations, or as a whole-class read-aloud (TD, TP)]]> 2022-06-08 05:13:14 UTC https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2214506975 erinsinclair_ https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2214510776 Contains story starters which will elicit diverse responses. Considers a variety of themes to appeal to diverse range of students. Could also be used to start oral story-telling (TP)]]> 2022-06-08 05:17:46 UTC https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2214510776 erinsinclair_ https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2214513999 Develops phonics for the younger years, interactive and easy to access via QR code for devices (TD)]]> 2022-06-08 05:21:18 UTC https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2214513999 erinsinclair_ https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2214517737 Game that can be played individually or with partners, prompts students to match rhyming words. Develops phonetical awareness and connects images/concepts to written language (TD)]]> 2022-06-08 05:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2214517737 erinsinclair_ https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2214519490 Offers a range of student-friendly videos on current political topics and fun, lighthearted stories. Range of resources on Indigenous topics. Can be used for the older years to transition into English lesson after lunch, or use videos as a stimulus to talk about issues/write persuasive texts (TA/TU)]]> 2022-06-08 05:27:25 UTC https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2214519490 erinsinclair_ https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2214521138 Interactive tool exploring difference between fact and opinion. Can be used to support writing of persuasive genre or used in Inquiry-Based activity (TU)]]> 2022-06-08 05:29:25 UTC https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2214521138 erinsinclair_ https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2214522626 Use to support typing, particularly for students with low computer literacy skills. All students placed at a level that suits them, and teachers can track progress. Could be used leading up to NAPLAN for students who complete test online.]]> 2022-06-08 05:31:15 UTC https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2214522626 erinsinclair_ https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2214524474 Focuses on procedural text and supports students use texts in context. Useful for EAL/D students and can be used to create a visual planner to hang in classroom (TU)]]> 2022-06-08 05:33:36 UTC https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2214524474 erinsinclair_ https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2214526325 Focuses on vocabulary development through common noun suffixes. Can use resources when holding a discussion about how suffixes change the meanings of words. Useful stimulus for the creation of a word/vocab wall (TD)]]> 2022-06-08 05:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2214526325 erinsinclair_ https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2214529028 Resource showcasing Australia's diverse Indigenous languages. Can be used when expanding vocabulary (attaching English word to Indigenous language) and discussing songlines (TD/TU)]]> 2022-06-08 05:38:41 UTC https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2214529028 erinsinclair_ https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2214533763 Range of resources to use throughout NAIDOC Week and beyond, prompting students to have discussions, contribute ideas, and ask questions (lower primary). Can also be used for reading comprehension tasks + decoding strategies (TP/TA)]]> 2022-06-08 05:43:06 UTC https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2214533763 erinsinclair_ https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2214564096 Literature text from the Torres Strait Islands. Comes with a teaching resource pack/notes. Local languages can be decoded with the attached English form. Use to unpack themes, comprehension activity, or students respond to text to create own story (TP/TD).]]> 2022-06-08 06:14:43 UTC https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2214564096 erinsinclair_ https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2214567848 Provides worksheets for teaching grammar across different texts types. Can be modified slightly to make it visually appealing for students. Good for lower years or EAL/D students (TD). ]]> 2022-06-08 06:18:25 UTC https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2214567848 erinsinclair_ https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2214571135 Teaching pack to support grammar development. Provides useful templates for timetabling grammar activities across week (visual planner for teachers and for students). Can be used/modified to suit variety of Year Levels (TD).]]> 2022-06-08 06:21:42 UTC https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2214571135 erinsinclair_ https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2214574770 Hands-on resource to map out grammar for lower years. Focuses on proper nouns, adjectives, common nouns, and verbs. Can be used to accompany reading/decoding of texts during literacy rotations (TD).]]> 2022-06-08 06:25:18 UTC https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2214574770 erinsinclair_ https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2214585100 Repertoire of resources for teaching how texts operate in contexts. Range of texts explored, including poems, songs, reports, picture books, historical recounts. This could be used in the classroom to focus on analysing and evaluating different perspectives, and social purpose of texts (TP).]]> 2022-06-08 06:34:54 UTC https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2214585100 erinsinclair_ https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2214604862 Guides writing of oral speeches and the language conventions they use. Focuses on informal and colloquial language. Interactive so can be used on devices, and activity can be made in pairs or groups (TU).]]> 2022-06-08 06:54:52 UTC https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2214604862 erinsinclair_ https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2218343282 Useful in developing decoding skills for comprehension. Different levels to cater for diverse students. Also includes vocabulary section to introduce new words in context (TD/TP)]]> 2022-06-12 00:13:26 UTC https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2218343282 erinsinclair_ https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2218377977 Range of literature for different year levels. Free resource packs and printables with comprehension resources and activities relating to each text. Variety of texts and themes (TP).]]> 2022-06-12 02:57:27 UTC https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2218377977 erinsinclair_ https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2218378449 Pack of cards helping to develop student's understanding of rich texts and their features. Can be modified to suit upper or lower years. Questions can be adapted to make more challenging/open ended questions/closed questions (TP/TD).]]> 2022-06-12 02:59:18 UTC https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2218378449 erinsinclair_ https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2218379161 Posters and resources to help reading of literature. Creates a fun way to talk about texts students read (for competition or elsewhere). Also can be used for Literacy tasks (TA/TP/TU).]]> 2022-06-12 03:02:55 UTC https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2218379161 erinsinclair_ https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2218379609 Range of free resources engaging with literature. Organised by year level, theme, or author. Use this repertoire to guide resource selection and book purchasing. Also student-friendly so they can access it and use it independently on devices (TP).]]> 2022-06-12 03:04:52 UTC https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2218379609 erinsinclair_ https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2218380259 Literature aligned to the Australian Curriculum and Indigenous priority area. Suggestions for activities attached to texts and ways of organising learning. Could use these texts as a prompt, and use attached lesson plans as a rough guide for lesson activities (TP/TA).]]> 2022-06-12 03:07:45 UTC https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2218380259 erinsinclair_ https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2218380885 Resource to draw on when sending resources home for children. Offers range of engaging, fun activities parents can do at home with their children in relation to numeracy and literacy. Can self-select themes within literacy. Resource might also be useful for younger primary years educational games or activities for fast-finishers (TD/TU).]]> 2022-06-12 03:10:50 UTC https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2218380885 erinsinclair_ https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2218382515 General resource collation to support Indigenous students read. Range of websites linked, including government pages and teaching websites. Use this to guide at-home learning packs for Indigenous students, or when considering best strategies to engage these students in reading (TD/TP).]]> 2022-06-12 03:13:56 UTC https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2218382515 erinsinclair_ https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2218383356 Online games to support EAL/D learners. Could also be used for lower primary context during rotation activities. Emphasis on decoding, vocabulary, and sentence structures (TD). ]]> 2022-06-12 03:15:48 UTC https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2218383356 erinsinclair_ https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2218384042 Grammar game examining punctuation. Use for EAL/D students, or lower primary years. Fast finishers activity or station during literacy rotations. Interactive and colourful; might best suit group work to compare/assess answers (TD). ]]> 2022-06-12 03:18:47 UTC https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2218384042 erinsinclair_ https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2218385008 Year 1 interactive game for spelling sight words. Set this as a main activity or use for fast finishers. Limited as based for non-Australian context (words may be unfamiliar), but could adapt resources and create game to suit current spelling words (TD). ]]> 2022-06-12 03:22:55 UTC https://padlet.com/erinsinclair_/Bookmarks/wish/2218385008