This Writing Traits activity ‘Paragraph Topics’ encourages students to develop and support clearly stated themes for multiparagraph expository compositions.
This science article, ‘Pacific Ocean’ features different aspects of the Pacific Ocean. It provides factual information about islands in the Pacific, the Pacific’s Ring of Fire and the deepest part of the Pacific Ocean. It is aimed at broadening students’ scientific and geographical awareness in an engaging manner.
This article, ‘Palm Cockatoo’ provides information about the physical characteristics, habits, habitat, diet and some special abilities of the palm cockatoo. It also introduces students to various terms relating to the palm cockatoo’s physical features and its food. The text is supported by colourful and engaging photographs.
This illustration, “Plant with leaves and flower buds” is available in PNG format at 300 DPI resolution with a transparent background for classroom use. This illustration is also available in black and white. Lesson Zone has over 4, 000 pieces of clip art, searchable by learning area and theme. The clip art is fast and …More
This black and white outline illustration, “Plant with leaves and flower buds B&W” is available in PNG format at 300 DPI resolution with a transparent background for classroom use. This illustration is also available in colour. Lesson Zone has over 4, 000 pieces of clip art, searchable by learning area and theme. The clip art …More
This article, ‘Platypus’, provides information about the physical characteristics, habits, habitat and life cycle of the platypus. It also introduces students to various terms relating to the platypus’s physical features. The text is supported by colourful and engaging photographs and illustrations.
This article, ‘Port Jackson Shark’, provides information about the physical characteristics, behaviour, habitat, diet and life cycle of this shark. A quick reference fact file includes scientific name and IUCN status. The text is accompanied by a large illustration of the shark.
This article, ‘Prehistoric Creatures’ provides information about two species of crocodiles including their physical characteristics, habits, habitat, hunting methods and special abilities. It also introduces students to various terms relating to the crocodiles’ physical features and habitat. The text is supported by colourful and engaging photographs.
This illustration, “Pumpkin” is available in PNG format at 300 DPI resolution with a transparent background for classroom use. This illustration is also available in black and white. Lesson Zone has over 4, 000 pieces of clip art, searchable by learning area and theme. The clip art is fast and easy to download, and can …More
This black and white outline illustration, “Pumpkin B&W” is available in PNG format at 300 DPI resolution with a transparent background for classroom use. This illustration is also available in colour. Lesson Zone has over 4, 000 pieces of clip art, searchable by learning area and theme. The clip art is fast and easy to …More
This illustration, “Pumpkin flower” is available in PNG format at 300 DPI resolution with a transparent background for classroom use. This illustration is also available in black and white. Lesson Zone has over 4, 000 pieces of clip art, searchable by learning area and theme. The clip art is fast and easy to download, and …More
This black and white outline illustration, “Pumpkin flower B&W” is available in PNG format at 300 DPI resolution with a transparent background for classroom use. This illustration is also available in colour. Lesson Zone has over 4, 000 pieces of clip art, searchable by learning area and theme. The clip art is fast and easy …More
This illustration, “Pumpkin seed” is available in PNG format at 300 DPI resolution with a transparent background for classroom use. This illustration is also available in black and white. Lesson Zone has over 4, 000 pieces of clip art, searchable by learning area and theme. The clip art is fast and easy to download, and …More
This black and white outline illustration, “Pumpkin seed B&W” is available in PNG format at 300 DPI resolution with a transparent background for classroom use. This illustration is also available in colour. Lesson Zone has over 4, 000 pieces of clip art, searchable by learning area and theme. The clip art is fast and easy …More
This illustration, “Pumpkin seedling” is available in PNG format at 300 DPI resolution with a transparent background for classroom use. This illustration is also available in black and white. Lesson Zone has over 4, 000 pieces of clip art, searchable by learning area and theme. The clip art is fast and easy to download, and …More
This black and white outline illustration, “Pumpkin seedling B&W” is available in PNG format at 300 DPI resolution with a transparent background for classroom use. This illustration is also available in colour. Lesson Zone has over 4, 000 pieces of clip art, searchable by learning area and theme. The clip art is fast and easy …More
This illustration, “Pumpkin vine” is available in PNG format at 300 DPI resolution with a transparent background for classroom use. This illustration is also available in black and white. Lesson Zone has over 4, 000 pieces of clip art, searchable by learning area and theme. The clip art is fast and easy to download, and …More
This black and white outline illustration, “Pumpkin vine B&W” is available in PNG format at 300 DPI resolution with a transparent background for classroom use. This illustration is also available in colour. Lesson Zone has over 4, 000 pieces of clip art, searchable by learning area and theme. The clip art is fast and easy …More
This article, ‘Pygmy Shark’, provides information about the physical characteristics, behaviour, habitat, diet and life cycle of this shark. A quick reference fact file includes scientific name and IUCN status. The text is accompanied by a large illustration of the shark.
This article, ‘Pythons’ provides information about the two species of python as well as general information about pythons’ physical characteristics, habits, habitat and life cycle. It also introduces students to various terms relating to pythons’ hunting habits. The text, includes a brief ‘fact file’ of statistics and is supported by several photographs.
This article, ‘Red-bellied Black Snake’ provides information about the identifying features and other physical characteristics of the red-bellied black snake as well as its adaptability and its habits, habitat and diet. It also introduces students to various terms relating to the snake’s features. The text includes a brief ‘fact file’ of statistics and is supported …More
This article, ‘Relative Sizes’, provides information about the size of some large sharks compared with the size of a human. It also provides information about the size of a number of small sharks. The text is accompanied by diagrammatic illustrations.
This science article, ‘Rock Formations’ features the rocky formations that ocean waves can erode and create. It provides factual information about sea caves, sea arches and sea stacks. It is aimed at broadening students’ scientific and geographical awareness in an engaging manner.
This article, ‘Satin Bowerbird’ provides information about the physical characteristics, habitat, habits and special abilities of the satin bowerbird. It also introduces students to various terms relating to the satin bowerbird’s special abilities. The text is supported by colourful and engaging photographs.
This article, ‘Scary Lizards’ provides information about two species of Australian lizards including their physical characteristics, habitats and defence habits. It also introduces students to various terms relating to the lizards’ physical features and habitat. The text is supported by colourful and engaging photographs.
This illustration, “Seed sprouting” is available in PNG format at 300 DPI resolution with a transparent background for classroom use. This illustration is also available in black and white. Lesson Zone has over 4, 000 pieces of clip art, searchable by learning area and theme. The clip art is fast and easy to download, and …More
This black and white outline illustration, “Seed sprouting B&W” is available in PNG format at 300 DPI resolution with a transparent background for classroom use. This illustration is also available in colour. Lesson Zone has over 4, 000 pieces of clip art, searchable by learning area and theme. The clip art is fast and easy …More
This illustration, “Seedling with roots” is available in PNG format at 300 DPI resolution with a transparent background for classroom use. This illustration is also available in black and white. Lesson Zone has over 4, 000 pieces of clip art, searchable by learning area and theme. The clip art is fast and easy to download, …More
This black and white outline illustration, “Seedling with roots B&W” is available in PNG format at 300 DPI resolution with a transparent background for classroom use. This illustration is also available in colour. Lesson Zone has over 4, 000 pieces of clip art, searchable by learning area and theme. The clip art is fast and …More
This illustration, “Seeds” is available in PNG format at 300 DPI resolution with a transparent background for classroom use. This illustration is also available in black and white. Lesson Zone has over 4, 000 pieces of clip art, searchable by learning area and theme. The clip art is fast and easy to download, and can …More
This black and white outline illustration, “Seeds B&W” is available in PNG format at 300 DPI resolution with a transparent background for classroom use. This illustration is also available in colour. Lesson Zone has over 4, 000 pieces of clip art, searchable by learning area and theme. The clip art is fast and easy to …More
This article, ‘Snake Quick Facts’ provides information about the physical characteristics of snakes with particular detail of the head and mouth. It introduces students to several terms relating to a snake’s physical features. The text is supported by a large diagram and several photographs.
This illustration, “Snake with snake eggs” is available in PNG format at 300 DPI resolution with a transparent background for classroom use. This illustration is also available in black and white. Lesson Zone has over 4, 000 pieces of clip art, searchable by learning area and theme. The clip art is fast and easy to …More
This black and white outline illustration, “Snake with snake eggs B&W” is available in PNG format at 300 DPI resolution with a transparent background for classroom use. This illustration is also available in colour. Lesson Zone has over 4, 000 pieces of clip art, searchable by learning area and theme. The clip art is fast …More
This article, ‘Southern Cassowary’ provides information about the physical characteristics, habits, habitat, diet and life cycle of the southern cassowary. It also introduces students to various terms relating to the cassowary’s physical features and habitat. The text is supported by colourful and engaging photographs.
This article, ‘Strange Sea Creatures’ provides information about four species of marine creatures including their physical characteristics, habits, habitat, camouflage ability and hunting methods. It also introduces students to various terms relating to the creatures’ physical features. The text is supported by colourful and engaging photographs.
This analysing text worksheet ‘Stream Monitoring’ supports students to use various strategies to understand an informational text about water quality. 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 critically at words in order to …More
This article, ‘Superb Lyrebird’ provides information about the physical characteristics, habits, habitat and special abilities of the superb lyrebird. It also introduces students to various terms relating to the lyrebird’s physical features and habits. The text is supported by colourful and engaging photographs.
This illustration, “Tadpoles” is available in PNG format at 300 DPI resolution with a transparent background for classroom use. This illustration is also available in black and white. Lesson Zone has over 4, 000 pieces of clip art, searchable by learning area and theme. The clip art is fast and easy to download, and can …More
This black and white outline illustration, “Tadpoles B&W” is available in PNG format at 300 DPI resolution with a transparent background for classroom use. This illustration is also available in colour. Lesson Zone has over 4, 000 pieces of clip art, searchable by learning area and theme. The clip art is fast and easy to …More
This illustration, “Tadpoles with legs” is available in PNG format at 300 DPI resolution with a transparent background for classroom use. This illustration is also available in black and white. Lesson Zone has over 4, 000 pieces of clip art, searchable by learning area and theme. The clip art is fast and easy to download, …More
This black and white outline illustration, “Tadpoles with legs B&W” is available in PNG format at 300 DPI resolution with a transparent background for classroom use. This illustration is also available in colour. Lesson Zone has over 4, 000 pieces of clip art, searchable by learning area and theme. The clip art is fast and …More
This article, ‘Tasmanian Devil’ provides information about the physical characteristics, habits, habitat and diet of the Tasmanian devil. It also introduces students to various terms relating to the echidna’s physical features. The text is supported by colourful and engaging photographs.
This article, ‘The Australian Honeybee’, provides information about the behaviour, habitat and life cycle of the honeybee. It focuses on the bee’s close association with its habitat. The text is supported by several illustrations.
This article, ‘The Great Hammerhead’, provides information about the physical characteristics, behaviour, habitat, diet and life cycle of this shark. A quick reference fact file includes scientific name and IUCN status. The text is accompanied by a large illustration of the shark.
In these paired texts, ‘The Long Journey’ and ‘Coral Reefs’ readers learn about baby sea turtles and the coral reefs that are part of their habitat. They provide opportunities for students to practise vocabulary and comprehension skills. Answer sheet provided with file download.
This science article, ‘The Moving Ocean’ features why and how the ocean is always in motion! It provides factual information about ocean currents and waves. It is aimed at broadening students’ scientific and geographical awareness in an engaging manner.
This article, ‘The Noisiest Insects’ provides information about the physical characteristics, habits, habitat, life cycle, prey and special abilities of several species of cicada. It also introduces students to various terms relating to the cicadas’ physical features and life cycle. The text is supported by colourful and engaging photographs.
This science article, ‘The Oceans’ introduces the world or global ocean. It provides factual information about ocean water and the five oceans that make up the global ocean. It is aimed at broadening students’ scientific and geographical awareness in an engaging manner.
This life science worksheet, ‘The Poppy’ asks students to identify and label a flower’s life cycle. It supports an understanding of life cycles.
This article, ‘The Queen Bee and her Court’, provides information about the social structure within a beehive and the roles played by the different kinds of bees. It describes the life cycle of a bee and the text is supported by detailed illustrations.
This author’s purpose worksheet ‘The World’s Largest Natural Wonder’ supports students to use various strategies to understand a narrative text about the Great Barrier Reef. 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, and draw conclusions …More
This article, ‘Thresher Shark’, provides information about the physical characteristics, behaviour, habitat, diet and life cycle of this shark. A quick reference fact file includes scientific name and IUCN status. The text is accompanied by a large illustration of the shark.
This science article, ‘Tree Life Cycles’ explains the different stages in a tree life cycle. It provides information about seeds, seedlings, saplings and snags and is aimed at broadening students’ scientific awareness in an engaging manner. A quick quiz on tree life cycles is provided.
This science article, ‘Trees and Forests’ explains what a forest is. It provides information about forest layers, forest food chains and different kinds of forests and is aimed at broadening students’ scientific awareness in an engaging manner. A quick quiz on trees and forests is provided.
This illustration, “Turtles hatching out of eggs” is available in PNG format at 300 DPI resolution with a transparent background for classroom use. This illustration is also available in black and white. Lesson Zone has over 4, 000 pieces of clip art, searchable by learning area and theme. The clip art is fast and easy …More
This black and white outline illustration, “Turtles hatching out of eggs B&W” is available in PNG format at 300 DPI resolution with a transparent background for classroom use. This illustration is also available in colour. Lesson Zone has over 4, 000 pieces of clip art, searchable by learning area and theme. The clip art is …More
This article, ‘Velvet Worm’ provides information about the physical characteristics, habits, habitat, diet, hunting methods and life cycle of the velvet worm. It also introduces students to various terms relating to the worm’s physical features. The text is supported by colourful and engaging photographs.
This article, ‘Where Do Snakes Live?’ provides information about six different habitats that might be home to snakes. It also introduces students to various terms relating to snakes’ physical features and adaptations. The text is supported by colourful and engaging photographs.
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