This history poster ‘Mary Robinson’ features important factual background information about Ireland’s first female President. This is a great resource for broadening students’ knowledge of significant figures from Irish history and could be used as a prompt for further discussion or study of Ireland.
This royal profile of ‘Mary, Queen of Scots’ features important factual background information about the ruler who became the Queen of Scotland when she was just six days old. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness in an engaging manner, and could be used a prompt for further discussion or study about …More
This meaning in text activity, ‘Meaning of Words: President John F. Kennedy’ asks students to answer comprehension questions about American President John F. Kennedy. It is aimed at developing students’ awareness of semantics and encourages them to look critically at the language used in informative text in order to ascertain the meaning and usage of …More
This article, ‘Meet a Canberra Scientist’ features an interview with Brian Cooke, a Canberra scientist who was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 2012 for his work to regulate the Australian rabbit population. This is a great resource for developing students’ awareness of some of Australia’s ecological imbalances and how they are being addressed …More
This analysing text worksheet ‘More Than Gold Medals’ supports students to use various strategies to understand a narrative text about three ice skaters that overcame the odds to win gold. It is aimed at encouraging students to deconstruct the text in order to gain a deeper understanding of its purpose, to recall specific details from …More
This author’s purpose exemplar ‘Mother’s Day’ shows students how to identify the author’s purpose for writing a narrative text. It encourages students to look critically at the text in order to ascertain whether the author wrote it to inform, persuade or entertain the reader.
This history article, ‘My History … with Alice Zaslavsky’ features an interview with famous chef and host of the TV show Kitchen Whiz, Alice Zaslavsky. It provides factual information about Alice Zaslavsky’s life and work and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness.
This history article, ‘My History … with Andy Griffiths’ features an interview with the famous Australian author Andy Griffiths. It provides personal information and an insight into Andy Griffiths’ life and work, and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness.
This history article, ‘My History … with Melissa Wu’ features an interview with Australian diving champion Melissa Wu. It provides factual information about Melissa Wu’s life and accomplishments and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness.
This history article, ‘My History … with Paul Verhoeven’ features an interview with history expert and Australian TV personality Paul Verhoeven. It provides factual information about Paul Verhoeven’s life and accomplishments and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness.
This history article, ‘My History… with Pip Russell’ features an interview with one of the presenters on the Australian children’s TV show Totally Wild. It provides factual information about Pip’s life and career and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness.
This history article, ‘My History… with Samantha Harris’ features an interview with famous Australian Indigenous model Samantha Harris. It provides factual information about Samantha’s life and career and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness.
This history poster ‘Nadine Gordimer’ features important factual background information about this Nobel Prize-winning author who refused to be silenced about the unjust system of apartheid. This is a great resource for broadening students’ knowledge of significant figures from South African history and could be used as a prompt for further discussion or study of …More
This reading comprehension activity, ‘Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave’ asks students to answer questions about Frederick Douglass. It is aimed at increasing students’ awareness of semantics and encourages students to recall information, form opinions and think about word meanings.
This analysing text worksheet ‘Navajo Culture Offers a Code’ supports students to use various strategies to understand a narrative text about American Indian marines in WWII. It is aimed at encouraging students to deconstruct the text in order to gain a deeper understanding of its purpose, to recall specific details from the text, to look …More
This profile, ‘Neil Young’, features important factual background information about the famous Canadian musician. It is aimed at broadening students’ cultural awareness in an engaging manner, and could be used a prompt for further discussion or study about Canada.
This reading comprehension exemplar, ‘Nellie Bly’ provides a model of a completed reading comprehension worksheet. It is aimed at increasing students’ awareness of semantics and encourages students to recall information and supporting details and think about word meanings.
This profile, ‘Nellie McClung’, features important factual background information about this Canadian author and political activist. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness in an engaging manner, and could be used a prompt for further discussion or study about Canada.
This history poster ‘Nelson Mandela’ features important factual background information about this anti-apartheid activist who went from 27 years in prison to being elected South Africa’s first black president. This is a great resource for broadening students’ knowledge of significant figures from South African history and could be used as a prompt for further discussion …More
This history article, ‘Nelson Mandela and the Fight Against Apartheid’ features the highly respected leader Nelson Mandela, who fought tirelessly against apartheid and fought for equal rights for all citizens of South Africa. It provides factual information about the life of Nelson Mandela and apartheid in South Africa, as well as a list of apartheid …More
This history article, ‘Nikola Tesla and his Electrifying Mind’ features famous scientist Nikola Tesla. It provides factual information about Tesla’s life and accomplishments and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness in a fun and engaging manner.
This kids news activity, ‘Nine-Year-Old Up For Best Actress Oscar’ is about Quvenzhane Wallis, the youngest Academy Award nominee.
This history article, ‘Nkosi Johnson’ features the South African child who put a face to the AIDS epidemic in South Africa, and the world. It provides factual information about Nkosi Johnson, HIV/AIDS and his fight to protect the rights of innocent children infected with this disease, along with a glossary of unfamiliar words and terms …More
This worksheet, ‘Olympic Sports and Medallists’ is an upside-down tree diagram used to organise the flow of ideas into a top down format. Students can use this graphical scaffold to break down types of Olympic sports, a basic description of the sport and past gold medallists. The hierarchy chart is a great resource to allow …More
This article, ‘Our Prime Ministers’ provides students with factual information about each of Australia’s former and current Prime Ministers. It profiles each Prime Minister with information such as the dates of their terms in office and key achievements or events during their time leading the country. This is a great resource for broadening students’ historical …More
This analysing text worksheet ‘P.T. Barnum’ supports students to use various strategies to understand a biographical text about the famous showman. It is aimed at encouraging students to recall specific details from the text and to look critically at words in order to ascertain their particular meaning in context, as well as draw conclusions about …More
This Reading Comprehension worksheet, ‘P.T. Barnum’, features a biographical text about the famous showman who promoted circus sideshow acts. It encourages students to use a variety of strategies to interpret the text and includes questions about character, comparison/contrast, sequence, making a judgment, detail, and reasoning. Answer sheet provided with file download.
This history poster ‘Padraig Harrington’ features important factual background information about one of the greatest golfers in the world. This is a great resource for broadening students’ knowledge of significant figures from Irish history and could be used as a prompt for further discussion or study of Ireland or sports people.
This reading comprehension activity, ‘Partner of the Plants’ asks students to answer comprehension questions the famous American plant scientist Luther Burbank. It is aimed at developing students’ awareness of semantics and encourages them to recall information and draw conclusions.
This history poster ‘Paul Kruger’ features important factual background information about “the father of the Afrikaner nation” who led his people during the Boer Wars. This is a great resource for broadening students’ knowledge of significant figures from South African history and could be used as a prompt for further discussion or study of South …More
This reading comprehension activity, ‘Paul Robeson’ asks students to answer questions about a famous man who stood up for what he believed in. It is aimed at increasing students’ awareness of semantics and encourages students to recall information, draw conclusions and form opinions.
This reading comprehension activity, ‘Pele’ asks students to answer questions about Pele, one of the world’s greatest soccer players. It is aimed at increasing students’ awareness of semantics and encourages students to recall information, make comparisons and think about word meanings.
This Reading Comprehension worksheet, ‘Performing Cowboys’, features two biographical texts about Tom Mix and Will Rogers, cowboys who ended up as stars of stage and screen. It encourages students to use a variety of strategies to interpret the texts and includes questions about detail, drawing a conclusion, reasoning, comparison/contrast, making a judgment, and genre. The …More
This history article, ‘Prime Minister: David Cameron’ features David Cameron, the youngest British prime minister in 198 years. It provides factual information about the life and times of David Cameron, and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural, political and historical awareness.
This history article, ‘Prime Minister: Margaret Thatcher’ features Margaret Thatcher, the first female British prime minister. It provides factual information about the life and times of Margaret Thatcher, and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural, political and historical awareness.
This history article, ‘Prime Minister: Sir Robert Peel’ features Robert Peel, who founded the London police force. It provides factual information about the life and times of Sir Robert Peel, and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural, political and historical awareness.
This history article, ‘Prime Minister: Sir Winston Churchill’ features Winston Churchill, the courageous British prime minister who led Great Britain during World War II. It provides factual information about the life and times of Sir Winston Churchill, and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural, political and historical awareness.
This history article, ‘Prime Minister: William Pitt the Elder’ features William Pitt, whose nickname was the ‘Great Commoner’. It provides factual information about the life and times of William Pitt the Elder, and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural, political and historical awareness.
This history article, ‘Prime Minister: William Pitt the Younger’ features William Pitt, who was Britain’s youngest ever prime minister. It provides factual information about the life and times of William Pitt the Younger, and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural, political and historical awareness.
This royal profile of ‘Prince Henry (Harry)’ features important factual background information about prince who is fourth in line to the British throne. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness in an engaging manner, and could be used a prompt for further discussion or study about the United Kingdom and the monarchy.
This royal profile of ‘Prince William’ features important factual background information about the popular prince who is second in line to the British throne. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness in an engaging manner, and could be used a prompt for further discussion or study about the United Kingdom and the …More
This worksheet, ‘Profile of a Famous Musician’ is a simple yet effective worksheet that provides students with a template to organise information about a famous singer, musician or composer. It is an exercise that requires students to select only the most relevant pieces of information whilst researching, an important skill in any area.
This worksheet, ‘Profile of a Soccer Player’ is a simple yet effective worksheet that provides students with a template to organise information about a soccer star. Use this resource during international sporting competitions or to encourage engagement and interest in sport. It is also an exercise that requires students to select only the most relevant …More
This history article, ‘Pu Yi and the Dragons of China’ features the last Emperor of China and the legend of the Black Dragon Pool. It provides factual information about the Emperor’s life and the significance of dragons in Chinese culture and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness.
This royal profile of ‘Queen Elizabeth I’ features important factual background information about the intelligent, gifted queen who ruled for nearly 45 years. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness in an engaging manner, and could be used a prompt for further discussion or study about the United Kingdom and the monarchy.
This royal profile of ‘Queen Elizabeth I’ features important factual background information about the popular and dedicated queen who has ruled for more than 60 years. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness in an engaging manner, and could be used a prompt for further discussion or study about the United Kingdom …More
This royal profile of ‘Queen Mary I’ features important factual background information about the unpopular monarch who was nicknamed Bloody Mary. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness in an engaging manner, and could be used a prompt for further discussion or study about the United Kingdom and the monarchy.
This royal profile of ‘Queen Victoria’ features important factual background information about the popular queen who ruled for an amazing 63 years. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness in an engaging manner, and could be used a prompt for further discussion or study about the United Kingdom and the monarchy.
This report, ‘Rachel Carson’ describes the life of the American scientist whose writing alerted people to the need to care for the Earth. It provides opportunities for students to practise vocabulary and comprehension skills. Answer sheet provided with file download.
This history article, ‘Rainbow Nation’ features the essence of the new South Africa following the democratic elections of 1994, which marked the official end of apartheid. It provides factual information about South Africa’s multicultural society, official languages and flag, along with a glossary of unfamiliar words and terms from the text. It is aimed at …More
This reading comprehension activity, ‘Ralph Nader’ asks students to answer questions about Ralph Nader, an American attorney and consumer advocate. It is aimed at increasing students’ awareness of semantics and encourages students to recall information, form opinions and think about word meanings.
This history poster ‘Robert Boyle’ features important factual background information about this famous Irish scientist who pioneered scientific experimentation and became known as the “father of chemistry”. This is a great resource for broadening students’ knowledge of significant figures from Irish history and could be used as a prompt for further discussion or study of …More
This profile, ‘Roberta Bondar’, features important factual background information about the first Canadian woman to go to space. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness in an engaging manner, and could be used a prompt for further discussion or study about Canada.
This reading comprehension activity, ‘Roberto Clemente’ asks students to answer questions about Roberto Clemente, a famous baseball player. It is aimed at increasing students’ awareness of semantics and encourages students to recall information, form opinions and think about author purpose.
This reading comprehension activity, ‘Roger Sherman’ asks students to answer questions about Roger Sherman, who was prominent in American politics. It is aimed at increasing students’ awareness of semantics and encourages students to recall information, draw conclusions, form opinions and think about word meanings.
This history article, ‘Rosa Parks’ features the famous civil rights figure Rosa Parks, and how she protested against an unfair law on a bus journey home one day, and in doing so helped to achieve racial equality for other African Americans. It provides factual information about civil rights and a fun maze activity, complete with …More
This Readers Theatre activity, ‘Rosa Parks: An American Hero’ encourages students to relate new information from the text to prior knowledge and personal experience. It also builds reading fluency. This activity includes a script for 4 readers.
This short nonfiction text ‘S: Soweto’ features important factual background information relating to the famous urban settlement southwest of Johannesburg. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the landmarks and settlements associated with South African society and also features an activity for students to practise their handwriting.
This short nonfiction text, ‘S: St Patrick’s Day’ features important factual background information about Ireland’s Patron Saint, St Patrick, and celebrations to remember him. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the symbols and icons associated with Irish culture and also features an activity for students to practise their handwriting.
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