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ANSWERSAcknowledgements:
Sharlene Coombs - producer and author,Dean Maynard - graphics and pre-press manager,Krystal Randall - card illustrator and designer,Dallas Girdler - page layout,Rob Watts - publisher.
ISBN: 9781925714869Product code: P008
Title: Yarn Circles Wellbeing Cards Teachers’ ResourceAuthor: Sharlene CoombsCard Illustrator: Krystal RandallIllustrations are copyright © to Krystal Randall, 2020Text is copyright © Knowledge Books and Software, 2020
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Spelling Builder:Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check:
belong member kinship tribe connected ceremony group team
Yarn Circles Wellbeing Cards Teacher Resource 1 © Knowledge Books and Software
Syllable Work:• Say each spelling word out loud.
• Say it again, breaking it down andclapping the syllables.
• Write how many syllables you can hearin each word in the box beside it.
Word Maze - circle the words:KINGROUPFAMILYMEMBERTEAMTRIBEMINE
Rhyme Work:Write the rhyming words for these wordsand say each word out loud to check:
kin __________________________
team __________________________
tribe __________________________
mine __________________________
place __________________________
Sentence Work (Cloze Activity):Choose the correct spelling words from the list to complete the sentences:
I'm a __________ of my hockey __________ and we have __________ practiceevery week. It's great to __________ to a sporting team.
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Compound Words (Extension):Kinship is a compound word: kin / ship.A compound word is two words joinedtogether to make a new word. Write downother compound words you can think of.
6Skills Practice:• Trace over the spelling list words.
• Practise writing letters that you havetrouble with.
• Draw a picture of you belonging tosomething - label it.
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Name: 1Belong
M T R O B K L GI E A E R N M RF A M I L Y T OP M Y B F I K UT N M A E B I PG E R I L R N TU A K G N I U LE T R I B E N I
mmeemmbbeerr tteeaamm ggrroouuppbbeelloonngg
2222221133441111
ppiinn,, bbiinn,, ttiinn
sseeaamm,, bbeeaamm
bbrriibbee,, ssccrriibbee
ppiinnee,, lliinnee,, ffiinnee
llaaccee,, ffaaccee,, ttrraaccee
tteeaammwwoorrkk
mmeemmbbeerrsshhiipp
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Discussion Time:Retell the story to your partner, using some of the words you have learned from the spellinglist. Ask your partner to question you about the story.
Yarn Circles Wellbeing Cards Teacher Resource 2 © Knowledge Books and Software
Make the Connections:Create a Senses Chart by adding words to each box that remind you of the word belong:
Think Beyond the Text:Predict a new ending to the story and writeit below:
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Name: Belong
Visualise it:Draw your new ending in the space below:
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Belong
Looks like:
Feels like: Smells like:
Tastes like: Sounds like:
1
ANSWERS
Spelling Builder:Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check:
glad joyful smiling upbeat delighted cheerful happier happiest
Yarn Circles Wellbeing Cards Teacher Resource 3 © Knowledge Books and Software
Syllable Work:• Say each spelling word out loud.
• Say it again, breaking it down andclapping the syllables.
• Write how many syllables you can hearin each word in the box beside it.
Word Builder:Add the correct letters to the list wordsbelow:
j _ _ f _ l = _______________
d _ l _ _ h t _ d = _______________
_ a _ _ i _ s _ = _______________
Word Web: AntonymsWrite words below in the bubbles that meanthe opposite of happy:
Sentence Work (Cloze Activity):Choose the correct spelling words from the list to complete the sentences:
My Mum was ____________ to see me when I got home from school, but my dogwas even ____________.
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Dictionary Practice (Extension):Use a dictionary to find the meaning of thewords below:
jubilant ______________________
melancholy ______________________
6Skills Practice:• Trace over the spelling list words.
• Practise writing letters that you havetrouble with.
• Draw a picture of the happiest timeyou remember - label it.
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Name: 2Happy
unhappy
1122222233223333
jjooyyffuull
ddeelliigghhtteedd
hhaappppiieesstt
ssaadduuppsseett
tteeaarryy
ssoorrrroowwffuulljjooyylleessss
ggllaaddhhaappppiieerr
vveerryy hhaappppyy
ssaadd
ANSWERS
Discussion Time:Talk to your partner about your favourite part of the story.Tell them how the story made you feel using as many spelling list words as you can.
Yarn Circles Wellbeing Cards Teacher Resource 4 © Knowledge Books and Software
Make the Connections:Write an acrostic poem using the word HAPPY. See the example below and write your own:
H appy Harry, my dog. H
A lways wags his tail. A
P lays with his ball. P
P awesome pet. P
Y aps merrily. Y
Thinking About the Text:Complete a sequencing activity of the mainevents that occurred in the story, in thecorrect order:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Name: Happy
Visualise it:Draw a picture of your favourite part of thestory below - label it:
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2
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Spelling Builder:Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check:
scared afraid fearful frightened scary scarier scariest startled
Yarn Circles Wellbeing Cards Teacher Resource 5 © Knowledge Books and Software
Syllable Work:• Say each spelling word out loud.
• Say it again, breaking it down andclapping the syllables.
• Write how many syllables you can hearin each word in the box beside it.
Word Endings:Use words from the list to complete thesentences:
The movie was __________.The book was even __________.The dragon was the __________ of allthe book characters.
Word Web: AntonymsWrite words below that mean the opposite ofscared:
Punctuation Work:Add capital letters, full stops and question marks to the following sentence:
WWhy does the character in the HHarry PPotter movie always make me scared no matterhow many times i watch it??
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Word Sort (Extension):Sort the list words in alphabetical order bynumbering them from 1 to 8. Write the lastword in the order here:
ssttaarrttlleedd
6Skills Practice:• Trace over the spelling list words.
• Practise writing letters that you havetrouble with.
• Draw a picture of someone lookingscared.
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Name: 3Scared1122222222333322
bravessccaarryy
ssccaarriieerrssccaarriieesstt
ccoouurraaggeeoouuss hheerrooiicc
ffeeaarrlleessss
uunnaaffrraaiiddbbrraavveesstt
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Discussion Time:With your partner, discuss the problem in the story and how it was solved.Suggest another possible solution for this problem.
Yarn Circles Wellbeing Cards Teacher Resource 6 © Knowledge Books and Software
Make the Connections:Write a letter to the author below about how the story made you feel.Include two questions in your letter to help you find out more.
Think About the Text:Predict and write down a new ending tothe story:
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Name: Scared
Visualise it:Draw your new ending below:
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3
ANSWERS
Spelling Builder: Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check:
gentle kind soft quiet tender placid gentler gentlest
Yarn Circles Wellbeing Cards Teacher Resource 7 © Knowledge Books and Software
Syllable Work: • Say each spelling word out loud.
• Say it again, breaking it down andclapping the syllables.
• Write how many syllables you can hearin each word in the box beside it.
Word Builder: Add the correct letters to the list wordsbelow:
_ e _ t l _ _ = _______________
_ u _ _ t = _______________
_ _ a _ i d = _______________
Word Maze: Circle the words from the spelling list:
Sentence Work (Cloze Activity): Choose the correct spelling words from the list to complete the sentences:
The nurse was very ________ and __________ with the baby. She spoke in a________ manner and was the __________ nurse I've ever met.
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Dictionary Work (Extension):Use a dictionary to find the meaning of thesewords:
compassionate ___________________
sympathetic ___________________
6Skills Practice: • Trace over the spelling list words.
• Practise writing letters that you havetrouble with.
• Draw a picture of your favouritegentle friend and label them.
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Name: 4GENTLE2211111122222222
Q K R I C U GE R G T L N PD G E N T L EN E N I E D DL N T E N A LQ T L R D N TU L E I E G RI E S C R U AE R T O E L KT E K L F E IL N T N P T NG P L A C I D
ggeennttlleerr
qquuiieett
ppllaacciidd
kkiinndd ggeennttlleeqquuiieett ggeennttlleesstt
kkiinnddhheeaarrtteedd
kkiinndd
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Discussion Time: With your partner, talk about the main character in the story and how they change throughoutthe book.
Yarn Circles Wellbeing Cards Teacher Resource 8 © Knowledge Books and Software
Make the Connections: Write an acrostic poem using the word GENTLE. See the example below and write your own:
G entle Giant. G
E veryone's friend. E
N ever mean, even though he N
T owers over everybody. T
L oves L
E very living creature! E
Think About the Text: Write down the good features of the maincharacter in the story:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Name:
GENTLE
Visualise it: Draw a picture of your favourite part of thestory below - label it:
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ANSWERS
Spelling Builder: Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check:
gone missing hidden vanished misplaced strayed disappear lost
Yarn Circles Wellbeing Cards Teacher Resource 9 © Knowledge Books and Software
Syllable Work: • Say each spelling word out loud.
• Say it again, breaking it down andclapping the syllables.
• Write how many syllables you can hearin each word in the box beside it.
Rhyming Words: Find the words that rhyme with:
missing ____________________
lost ____________________
hidden ____________________
Word Beginnings: These words contain prefixes:
misplaced - mis / placed
disappear - dis / appear
Write two more words with prefixes:
Sentence Work (Cloze Activity): Choose the correct spelling words from the list to complete the sentences:
My little sister ________ from the track and got _____ in the bush. She was ______for over two hours. We found her in a cave. She had ________ there.
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Dictionary Work (Extension): Sort the spelling list words in alphabeticalorder and number 1 to 8 beside each word.Write the 3rd word below:
hhiiddddeenn
6Skills Practice: • Trace over the spelling list words.
• Practise writing letters that you havetrouble with.
• Draw a picture of the little girl in thesentence above.
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Name: 5Lost1122222222113311
kkiissss iinngg,, hhiissssiinngg
ccoosstt,, ffrroosstt
rriiddddeenn,, mmiiddddeenn
rree // ppllaacceedd
rree // aappppeeaarr
ssttrraayyeedd lloosstt mmiissssiinngghhiiddddeenn
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Discussion Time: Talk to your partner about the story. Share your own experience with them about a time you were lost, how it felt and what you did.
Yarn Circles Wellbeing Cards Teacher Resource 10 © Knowledge Books and Software
Make the Connections: Find new information from the story in the text and the pictures and write and draw about itbelow:
Sequencing: Complete the sequence of main events thathappened in the story below:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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Name: Lost
Visualise it: Draw a picture of your favourite part of thestory below - label it:
11
5
ANSWERS
Spelling Builder: Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check:
clever smart wise bright sharp creative expert intelligent
Yarn Circles Wellbeing Cards Teacher Resource 11 © Knowledge Books and Software
Syllable Work: • Say each spelling word out loud.
• Say it again, breaking it down andclapping the syllables.
• Write how many syllables you can hearin each word in the box beside it.
Word Builder: Add the correct letters to the list wordsbelow:
_ r _ _ t _ _ e = _______________
b _ _ g _ t = _______________
_ _ p _ r _ = _______________
Homographs: Find the list words that have anothermeaning but are spelled the same way:
1.
2.
3.
Punctuation Work: Add capital letters and fullstops to the following sentence:
TThe clever clown climbed the ladder like an expert.. HHis act was very creative and theaudience loved his bright sense of humour..
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Noun Search (Extension): All the list words are adjectives (describingwords), but one word is also a noun. Write itbelow:
eexxppeerrtt
6Skills Practice: • Trace over the spelling list words.
• Practise writing letters that you havetrouble with.
• Draw a picture of the clever clown inthe sentence above.
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Name: 6
Clever2211111111332244
ccrreeaattiivvee
bbrriigghhtt
eexxppeerrtt
ssmmaarrtt
bbrriigghhtt
sshhaarrpp
ANSWERS
Make the Connections: Complete the before and after charts based on information you've learned from the story:
What I knew before:
Discussion Time: Discuss the story with your partner and share your favourite way to be clever.
Yarn Circles Wellbeing Cards Teacher Resource 12 © Knowledge Books and Software
Thinking About the Text: Write down your favourite way to be cleverand why:
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Name:
Clever
Visualise it: Draw your favourite way to be clever fromyour discussion time:
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Ways to be clever
What I know now:
Ways to be clever
ANSWERS
Spelling Builder: Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check:
family kin clan tribe kinship relatives parents children
Yarn Circles Wellbeing Cards Teacher Resource 13 © Knowledge Books and Software
Syllable Work: • Say each spelling word out loud.
• Say it again, breaking it down andclapping the syllables.
• Write how many syllables you can hearin each word in the box beside it.
Punctuation Practice: Write a question below using one of thelist words:
Word Groups: Write down different family members below,e.g. father, sister:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Sentence Work (Cloze Activity): Choose the correct spelling words from the list to complete the sentence:
My ___________ is made up of my ____________, my sister, my younger brother,and our dog, Harry. Altogether, there are three ____________.
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Dictionary Work (Extension): Use a dictionary to find the meaning of thesewords:
ancestor _______________________
genealogy _______________________
6Skills Practice: • Trace over the spelling list words.
• Practise writing letters that you havetrouble with.
• Draw a picture of your family andlabel them.
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Name: 7Family
3311111122332222
bbrrootthheerr
mmootthheerr
aauunnttyy
uunnccllee
ggrraannddppaa
ggrraannddmmaa
ffaammii llyy ppaarreennttsscchhii llddrreenn
oorriiggiinnaall rree llaattiivvee
tthhee ssttuuddyy ooff ffaammiillyy hhiissttoorryy
ANSWERS
Discussion Time: With your partner, speak about the importance of family. List at least three examples of whyfamily is important.
Yarn Circles Wellbeing Cards Teacher Resource 14 © Knowledge Books and Software
Make the Connections: Write a letter to the author below about how the story made you feel. Include two questionsto help you find out more about her:
Think About the Text: Write some examples of how life haschanged since the author was a child:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Name:
Family
Visualise it: Draw a picture of your favourite part of thestory below - label it:
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ANSWERS
Spelling Builder: Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check:
sad sadder saddest unhappy upset teary hurt troubled
Yarn Circles Wellbeing Cards Teacher Resource 15 © Knowledge Books and Software
Syllable Work: • Say each spelling word out loud.
• Say it again, breaking it down andclapping the syllables.
• Write how many syllables you can hearin each word in the box beside it.
Word Builder: Add the correct letters to the list wordsbelow:
_ a _ _ e s _ = _______________
t _ a _ _ = _______________
_ _ s _ t = _______________
Word Web: AntonymsWrite words below that mean the opposite ofsad:
Punctuation Work: Add capital letters, fullstops and question marks to the following sentence:
TThe story on the news about the natural disaster in NNew ZZealand made me very sad.. IIwonder how the NNew ZZealand people feel??
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Dictionary Work (Extension): Sort the spelling words into alphabeticalorder - number 1 to 8 beside each word.Write the 6th word here:
ttrroouubblleedd
6Skills Practice: • Trace over the spelling list words.
• Practise writing letters that you havetrouble with.
• Draw a picture of something thatmakes you feel sad.
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Name: 8Sad1122223322221122
happyssaaddddeesstt
tteeaarryy
uuppsseett
jjooyyffuull ssmmiill iinngg
cchheeeerrffuull
ggllaaddpplleeaasseedd
ANSWERS
Discussion Time: With your partner, give your reasons for the following question: "Why should we protect andsave our endangered species?"
Yarn Circles Wellbeing Cards Teacher Resource 16 © Knowledge Books and Software
Make the Connections: Write a letter to the Prime Minister, telling him how you feel about our endangered species. Refer back to the story in your letter:
Thinking About the Text: Design a postage stamp to help save ourendangered species:
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Name: Sad
Design It: Design a poster on A4 size paperadvertising the importance of protectingand saving our endangered species.
Include your reasons from discussion time.Include some persuasive words andsupport your poster with illustrations.Present it to the class and answer questions.
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ANSWERS
Spelling Builder: Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check:
hope wish desire hopeful belief yearn believe wishful
Yarn Circles Wellbeing Cards Teacher Resource 17 © Knowledge Books and Software
Syllable Work: • Say each spelling word out loud.
• Say it again, breaking it down andclapping the syllables.
• Write how many syllables you can hearin each word in the box beside it.
Punctuation Work: Write a question below using one of thespelling list words:
Word Endings (Suffixes): These words contain suffixes:
hopeful - hope / ful
wishful - wish / ful
Write two more words with suffixes:
Sentence Work (Cloze Activity): Choose the correct spelling words from the list to complete the sentences:
I ____________ Christmas would come quickly. I ________ to have saved enoughmoney to buy a scooter.
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Dictionary Work (Extension): Use a dictionary to find the meaning of thesewords:
encouragement _________________
aspiration _________________
6Skills Practice: • Trace over the spelling list words.
• Practise writing letters that you havetrouble with.
• Draw a picture of something youhope for.
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Name: 9Hope1111332222112222
bbeell iieevv // iinngg
hhoopp // iinngg
wwiisshh hhooppee
ssuuppppoorrtt oorr pprraaiissee
wwiisshh oorr ddrreeaamm
ANSWERS
Discussion Time: With your partner, discuss the messages you've discovered from this story. How did the storymake you feel?
Yarn Circles Wellbeing Cards Teacher Resource 18 © Knowledge Books and Software
Make the Connections: Write a letter to the illustrator, asking questions about their artwork. Include your opinions onthe artwork:
Thinking Beyond the Text: Complete a Cause and Effect list of themain events of the story:
Cause (what happened)
Effect 1. (result 1)
Effect 2. (result 2)
Effect 3. (result 3)
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Name: Hope
Visualise it: Draw a picture below of your favouritescene from the story:
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ANSWERS
Spelling Builder: Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check:
love loving affection cherish devote devoted devotion adore
Yarn Circles Wellbeing Cards Teacher Resource 19 © Knowledge Books and Software
Syllable Work:• Say each spelling word out loud.
• Say it again, breaking it down andclapping the syllables.
• Write how many syllables you can hearin each word in the box beside it.
Word Builder: Add the correct letters to the list wordsbelow:
_ d _ r _ = _______________
d _ _ o t _ _ = _______________
_ o _ _ n _ = _______________
Word Maze:Circle the words from the spelling list:
Punctuation Work: Add capital letters and fullstops to the following sentence:
MMy family love me and show affection toward me every dayy.. TThis devotion makes mefeel very special and cherished..
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Dictionary Work (Extension): Sort the spelling list words in alphabeticalorder - number 1 to 8 beside each word.Write the 5th word here:
ddeevvootteedd
6Skills Practice: • Trace over the spelling list words.
• Practise writing letters that you havetrouble with.
• Draw a picture of something you love- label it.
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Name: 10Love1122332222333322
A D O R E D AF E E I V E LF V O V C V DE O L F O O OC T C R I T IT E R L H I EI D F I S O SO L O V I N GN D L O V E HO R V A I D RC H E R I S H
aaddoorree
ddeevvootteedd
lloovviinngg
ANSWERS
Discussion Time: Retell the story to your partner in your own words, trying to use some of the spelling listwords you've learned.
Yarn Circles Wellbeing Cards Teacher Resource 20 © Knowledge Books and Software
Make the Connections: Write an acrostic poem using the word LOVE. See the example below and write your own:
L ove is snuggling with my pet, L
O r helping Mum with the O
V acuuming when she's tired. V
E verybody deserves love! E
Thinking About the Text - SensesChart: Fill in the boxes below:
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Name: Love
Visualise it: Draw a picture of your favourite part of thestory below - label it:
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Love
Looks like:
Feels like: Smells like:
Tastes like:
Sounds like:
ANSWERS
Spelling Builder: Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check:
strong stronger strongest tough powerful mighty muscular strength
Yarn Circles Wellbeing Cards Teacher Resource 21 © Knowledge Books and Software
Syllable Work: • Say each spelling word out loud.
• Say it again, breaking it down andclapping the syllables.
• Write how many syllables you can hearin each word in the box beside it.
Question Time: Write a question below using one or moreof the list words:
Grammar Time: stronger
strongstrongest
Find a list word that fits and complete thespaces:
ttoouugghheerrttoouugghh
ttoouugghheesstt
Sentence Work (Cloze Activity): Choose the correct spelling words from the list to complete the sentences:
My older brother is ________ but my Dad is even __________ . He has great_________________.
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Sentence Sort (Extension): Rearrange the words below to make asentence:
was storm the powerful very
TThhee ssttoorrmm wwaass vveerryy ppoowweerrffuull ..
6Skills Practice: • Trace over the spelling list words.
• Practise writing letters that you havetrouble with.
• Draw a picture of your own favouritestrength.
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Name: 11Strong1122221133223311
ssttrroonngg ssttrroonnggeerrssttrreennggtthh
ANSWERS
Discussion Time: With your partner, discuss the messages you've learned from the story.What's the favourite thing you've learned?
Yarn Circles Wellbeing Cards Teacher Resource 22 © Knowledge Books and Software
Make the Connections: Write your own tree poem using the word STRONG. See the example for ideas:
mu S cle man S
T ough as nails T
powe R ful as the R
O cean O
N ever stops N
tryin G G
Simile Time: Complete the simile below in the banner.See the following example:
I am as strong AS the tallest tree in theforest
I AM AS STRONG AS:
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Name: Strong
Design It: Design a certificate for one of yourclassmates rewarding them for a strengththat they have:
THIS CERTIFICATE GOES TO:
For:
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ANSWERS
Spelling Builder: Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check:
beautiful lovely lovelier loveliest beauty pretty fair wonderful
Yarn Circles Wellbeing Cards Teacher Resource 23 © Knowledge Books and Software
Syllable Work: • Say each spelling word out loud.
• Say it again, breaking it down andclapping the syllables.
• Write how many syllables you can hearin each word in the box beside it.
Word Endings (Suffixes):These words contain suffixes:
beautiful - beauti / fulwishful - wish / fulWrite two more words with suffixes:
Word Maze: Circle the words from the spelling list:
Punctuation Work: Add capital letters, fullstops and question marks to the following sentence:
II wonder how rainbows can look so beautiful?? TThey are a wonderful sight to see..
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Dictionary Work (Extension):Sort the spelling list words in alphabeticalorder. Number 1 to 8 beside each word.Write the 6th word here:
lloovveellyy
6Skills Practice: • Trace over the spelling list words.
• Practise writing letters that you havetrouble with.
• Draw a picture of something beautifulin nature.
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Name: 12
Beautiful
3322333322221133
L O V E L I E R
W R T V O E L B
O B F F V A T E
N E U O E P I A
D U E I L B E U
E A R T I E T T
R O B W E A U I
F A I R S U L F
U P R E T T Y U
L O V E L Y E L
pprreetttt // iieerrffaaiirr // eerr
ANSWERS
Discussion Time: Talk to your partner about your favourite part of the story and why.
Yarn Circles Wellbeing Cards Teacher Resource 24 © Knowledge Books and Software
Make the Connections: Make a Senses Chart by adding words to each box that remind you of the word beautiful:
Thinking About the Text: Complete a sequencing activity of the mainevents in the story, in order:
1.
2.
3.
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Name:
Beautiful
Visualise It: Draw a picture of your favourite part of thestory below - label it:
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Beautiful
Looks like:
Feels like: Smells like:
Tastes like: Sounds like:
12
ANSWERS
Spelling Builder: Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check:
hurt hurting hurtful injure injury torment harm harmful
Yarn Circles Wellbeing Cards Teacher Resource 25 © Knowledge Books and Software
Syllable Work: • Say each spelling word out loud.
• Say it again, breaking it down andclapping the syllables.
• Write how many syllables you can hearin each word in the box beside it.
Word Builder: Add the correct letters to the list wordsbelow:
_ n _ _ r e = _______________
_ _ r _ e _ t = _______________
h _ r _ _ n _ = _______________
Rhyming Words: Find other words that rhyme with:
hurt ______________________
______________________________________________________________
harm ______________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
Sentence Work (Cloze Activity):Choose the correct spelling words to complete the sentences:
The young girl fell off the trampoline and ____________ her leg. Her ___________wasnot too serious.
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Noun Work (Extension):There is only 1 noun in the list words. Find itand write it below in a sentence:
iinnjjuurryy
6Skills Practice: • Trace over the spelling list words.
• Practise writing letters that you havetrouble with.
• Draw a picture of how you feel whenyou are hurting.
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Name: 13Hurt 1122222233221122
iinnjjuurree
ttoorrmmeenntt
hhuurrttiinngg
ccuurrtt,, sskkiirrtt,, sshhiirrtt
ffaarrmm,, ccaallmm,, ppssaallmm
hhuurrtt iinnjjuurryy
ANSWERS
Discussion Time: Talk to your partner about how the author has made the story funny or surprising.
Yarn Circles Wellbeing Cards Teacher Resource 26 © Knowledge Books and Software
Make the Connections: Write a letter from one character to another in the story, explaining how their actions madeyour character feel:
Cause and Effect: Complete the Cause and Effect activitybelow of the events in the story:Cause (what happened)
Effect 1. (result 1)
Effect 2. (result 2)
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Name: Hurt
Visualise It: Draw a picture of the part in the story thatyou found funny or surprising:
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ANSWERS
Spelling Builder: Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check:
sharing shared giving gave offer offering offered donate
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Syllable Work: • Say each spelling word out loud.
• Say it again, breaking it down andclapping the syllables.
• Write how many syllables you can hearin each word in the box beside it.
Question Time: Write a question below using one or moreof the list words:
Word Search: Use words from the list to complete thesentences:
I would like to ______________ money.
The girl _______________ the toy toher friend.
The teacher _______________to help thestudent with his study.
This was a _______________ offer.
Punctuation Work: Add capital letters, fullstops and question marks to the following sentence:
TTom gave his favourite toy to SSarah.. HHe also offered to give a toy to her brother BBilly..WWas this a kind thing to do??
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Dictionary Work (Extension):Sort the spelling words in alphabetical order.Number 1 to 8 beside each word. Write the4th word here:
ooffffeerr
6Skills Practice: • Trace over the spelling list words.
• Practise writing letters that you havetrouble with.
• Draw a picture of you sharingsomething.
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Name: 14Sharing
2211221122332222
ddoonnaattee
ggaavvee
ooffffeerreedd
kkiinndd((nnoott iinn ll iisstt))
ANSWERS
Discussion Time: Retell the story to your partner in your own words, trying to use words you have learned fromthe previous page.
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Make the Connections: Complete a book review below of the story:
Title:
Author:
Illustrator:
Main characters:
Summary of story:
Thinking About the Text: Write down all the good features of themain character in the story:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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Name: Sharing
Design It: Design a certificate for one of yourclassmates rewarding them for an exampleof sharing:
THIS CERTIFICATE GOES TO:
For:
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Favourite part of story:
14
ANSWERS
Spelling Builder: Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check:
wise smart smarter smartest clever sensible wisdom knowledge
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Syllable Work: • Say each spelling word out loud.
• Say it again, breaking it down andclapping the syllables.
• Write how many syllables you can hearin each word in the box beside it.
Word Builder: Add the correct letters to the list wordsbelow:
_ i _ _ o _ = _______________
s _ _ r _ e _ = _______________
_ l _ _ e _ = _______________
Grammar Time: smarter
smartsmartest
Find a list word that fits and complete thespaces:
wwiisseerrwwiissee
wwiisseesstt
Sentence Work (Cloze Activity):Choose the correct spelling words to complete the sentence:
Jack is a ____________ student but Ann is the ______________ person in her class.
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Noun Search (Extension):There are 2 nouns in the list words. Writethem below in alphabetical order:
1.
2.
6Skills Practice: • Trace over the spelling list words.
• Practise writing letters that you havetrouble with.
• Draw a picture of someone you knowwho is very wise.
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Name: 15Wise 1111222222332222
wwiissddoomm
ssmmaarrtteerr
cclleevveerr
ssmmaarrtt ssmmaarrtteesstt
wwiissddoomm
kknnoowwlleeddggee
ANSWERS
Discussion Time: What are the messages you've discovered from the story? Discuss these with your partner.
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Make the Connections: Write your own acrostic poem using the word WISE. See the example below and write yoursnext to it:
W hen I study hard, W
I become I
S mart and S
E ducated! E
Thinking About the Text: Write a new title for the story below,followed by a summary:
Title:
Summary:
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Name: Wise
Design It: Design a new illustration to go with thenew story title:
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ANSWERS
Spelling Builder: Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check:
safe safer safest safety alright okay secure unharmed
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Syllable Work: • Say each spelling word out loud.
• Say it again, breaking it down andclapping the syllables.
• Write how many syllables you can hearin each word in the box beside it.
Sentence Work: Combine these two sentences into one:
The plane was climbing quickly.The plane was safe.
Question Time: Turn this statement into a question:
Flying is one of the safest ways to travel.
Punctuation Work: Add capital letters, fullstops and question marks to the following sentence:
TTravelling by train is safe.. TTravelling by plane is even safer.. WWhat is the safest way totravel??
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Dictionary Work (Extension):Sort the spelling words into alphabeticalorder. Write the second last word here:
sseeccuurree
6Skills Practice: • Trace over the spelling list words.
• Practise writing letters that you havetrouble with.
• Draw a picture of your safe place.
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Name: 16Safe 1122222222222222
TThhee ppllaannee wwaass ssaaffee aanndd
cclliimmbbiinngg qquuiicckkllyy..
IIss ff llyyiinngg oonnee ooff tthhee ssaaffeesstt
wwaayyss ttoo ttrraavveell??
ANSWERS
Discussion Time: With your partner, discuss the problem that the character has in the story and how he solves it.
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Make the Connections: Write a letter to the author about how the story made you feel. Include two questions in yourletter:
Thinking About the Text: Complete a sequencing activity of the mainevents in the story, in order:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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Name: Safe
Visualise It: Draw a picture of your favourite part of thestory. Label it:
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ANSWERS
Spelling Builder: Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check:
fun funny funnier funniest playful amusing cheerful enjoyable
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Syllable Work:• Say each spelling word out loud.
• Say it again, breaking it down andclapping the syllables.
• Write how many syllables you can hearin each word in the box beside it.
Word Builder: Add the correct letters to the list wordsbelow:
_ _ u _ i _ g = _________________
_ u _ n _ e _ = _________________
_ l _ _ f _ l = _________________
Word Endings (Suffixes):These words contain suffixes:
playful - play / ful
cheerful - cheer / ful
Write two more words with suffixes:
Sentence Work (Cloze Activity):Choose the correct spelling words to complete the sentences:
The circus ws very ___________________ and the clowns were so________________. It was the _________________ circus I've ever been to.
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Dictionary Work (Extension):Use a dictionary to find the meaning of thesewords:
merriment ______________________
jest ______________________
6Skills Practice: • Trace over the spelling list words.
• Practise writing letters that you havetrouble with.
• Draw a picture of you having fun.Label it.
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Name: 17FFuunn1122333322332244
aammuuss iinngg
ffuunnnniieerr
ppllaayyffuull
eennjjooyy // aabbllee
ffuunnnn // iieesstt
eennjjooyyaabblleeffuunnnnyy ffuunnnniieesstt
jjooyyffuull hhaappppiinneessss
ppllaayyffuullnneessss
ANSWERS
Discussion Time: Discuss the story with your partner and share your favourite way to have fun.
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Make the Connections: Create a Senses Chart by adding words to each box that remind you of the word fun:
Thinking About the Text: Write down your favourite ways to havefun and why:
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Name: FFuunn
Visualise It: Draw your favourite way to have fun.Label it:
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Fun
Looks like:
Feels like: Smells like:
Tastes like: Sounds like:
17
ANSWERS
Spelling Builder: Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check:
protect protected protector guard guardian defend defender watch
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Syllable Work: • Say each spelling word out loud.
• Say it again, breaking it down andclapping the syllables.
• Write how many syllables you can hearin each word in the box beside it.
Homographs: Find the list words that have anothermeaning but are spelled the same:
1.
2.
Word Maze: Circle the list words. Which ones aremissing?
Punctuation Work: Add capital letters and fullstops to the following sentence:
TThe protector of the castle in SScotland did his duty to QQueen MMary.. HHe kept her safefrom harm..
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Sentence Sort (Extension):Rearrange the words below to make asentence:
protected castle the guard the
TThhee gguuaarrdd pprrootteecctteedd tthhee ccaassttllee..
6Skills Practice: • Trace over the spelling list words.
• Practise writing letters that you havetrouble with.
• Draw a picture of you protectingsomething. Label it.
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Name: 18
Protect 2233331133223311
P I G R U E P
R R A F T I R
O P O E D W O
T G R T W A T
E C U O E T E
C T A A O C C
T R G D R H T
O A R P C D E
R D E F E N D
gguuaarrdd
wwaattcchh
ANSWERS
Discussion Time: Retell the story to your partner in your own words, trying to use some of the words you'velearned from the previous page.
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Make the Connections: Complete a book review below of the story:
Title:
Author:
Illustrator:
Main characters:
Summary of story:
Thinking About the Text: Design a postage stamp to help protect thekoalas:
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Name:
Protect
Visualise It: Draw your favourite part of the storybelow. Label it:
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Tricky words:
ANSWERS
Spelling Builder: Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check:
kind kinder kindest nice friendly thoughtful good-hearted well-meaning
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Syllable Work: • Say each spelling word out loud.
• Say it again, breaking it down andclapping the syllables.
• Write how many syllables you can hearin each word in the box beside it.
Word Builder: Add the correct letters to the list wordsbelow:
_ r _ _ n _ l _ = _____________
_ i _ d _ s _ = _____________
_ _ o _ _ h t _ u _ = _____________
Word Work: These list words are hyphenated:
good-hearted
well-meaning
Write another hyphenated word below:
kkiinndd--hheeaarrtteedd
Sentence Work (Cloze Activity):Choose the correct spelling words to complete the sentences:
My teacher is very _____________. My Mum is even ___________ than myteacher. I have the _____________ family.
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Dictionary Work (Extension):Use a dictionary to find the meaning of thesewords:
considerate ______________________
amicable ______________________
6Skills Practice: • Trace over the spelling list words.
• Practise writing letters that you havetrouble with.
• Draw a picture of you being kind tosomeone or something.
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Name: 19Kind1122221122223333
ffrriieennddllyy
kkiinnddeesstt
tthhoouugghhttffuull
kkiinndd kkiinnddeerrkkiinnddeesstt
tthhoouugghhttffuull
ffrriieennddllyy
ANSWERS
Discussion Time: Talk to your partner about how the story made you feel. Have you had any similarexperiences?
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Make the Connections: Write a letter to the author about how the story made you feel. Include 2 questions to find outmore information:
Thinking Beyond the Text: Write down 3 different ways you can showkindness to animals:
1.
2.
3.
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Name: Kind
Visualise It: Draw your favourite way to show kindnessto an animal:
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ANSWERS
Spelling Builder: Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check:
angry angrier angriest cranky mad cross annoyed furious
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Syllable Work: • Say each spelling word out loud.
• Say it again, breaking it down andclapping the syllables.
• Write how many syllables you can hearin each word in the box beside it.
Homographs: Find the 2 list words that have anothermeaning but are spelled the same:
1.
2.
Grammar Time: angrier
angryangriest
Find a list word that fits and complete thespaces:
ccrroosssseerrccrroossss
ccrroosssseesstt
Punctuation Work: Add capital letters, fullstops and question marks to the following sentence:
WWhy was KKing HHenry so angry with his army?? TThey were defeated on the battlefield inFFrance..
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Dictionary Sort (Extension):Sort the list words into alphabetical orderfrom 1 to 8. Write the 3rd word below:
aannggrryy
6Skills Practice: • Trace over the spelling list words.
• Practise writing letters that you havetrouble with.
• Draw a picture of an angry fictionalcharacter.
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Name: 20Angry2233332211112233
mmaadd
ccrroossss
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Discussion Time: With your partner, discuss the messages you've learned from the story, and how you could putthem into practice yourself.
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Make the Connections: Write down some of the good and bad features of the main character in the story:
Sequencing: Complete the sequence of main events thathappened in the story below:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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Name: Angry
Visualise It: Draw a picture of your favourite part of thestory:
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BADGOOD
ANSWERS
Spelling Builder: Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check:
brave braver bravest strong hero heroine heroic bravery
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Syllable Work: • Say each spelling word out loud.
• Say it again, breaking it down andclapping the syllables.
• Write how many syllables you can hearin each word in the box beside it.
Vocab Challenge: Choose 2 list words to complete thesentence below:
Actor is to actress, as ________________ is
to __________________.
Word Maze: Circle the list words. Which ones aremissing?
Sentence Work (Cloze Activity):Choose the correct spelling words to complete the sentences:
It took great __________ for the woman to rescue the children from the fire. She wasrecommended for a __________ award and labelled a true ____________.
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Sentence Sort (Extension):Rearrange the words below to make asentence:
brave saved man the drowning the from boy
TThhee bbrraavvee mmaann ssaavveedd tthhee bbooyy
ffrroomm ddrroowwnniinngg..
6Skills Practice: • Trace over the spelling list words.
• Practise writing letters that you havetrouble with.
• Draw a picture of your favouritebrave character.
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Name: 21
BBrraavvee 1122221122333333
H R R A S B B
E E Y H B R R
R V R B R A A
O A S O A V V
I B R A V E E
N V S B E R S
E R O T R Y T
hheerroo
hheerrooiinnee
((nnoott iinn ll iisstt))ssttrreennggtthh
bbrraavveerryy hheerrooiinnee
ANSWERS
Discussion Time: With your partner, discuss the problem in the story and how the character solves it. Whatwould you do?
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Make the Connections: Write an acrostic poem using the word BRAVE. See the example below and write your own:
B uddy my dog B
R at catcher! R
A lways by my side A
V ery protective and V
E xtremely brave! E
Simile Time: Complete the simile below in the banner.See the following example:
I am as brave as a lion!
I AM AS BRAVE AS:
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Name:
BBrraavvee
Design It: Design a bravery award for a local hero orclassmate, rewarding them for their act ofbravery:
BRAVERY AWARD:
Name: ___________________________For:
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ANSWERS
Spelling Builder: Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check:
care caring careful careless help helpful attend protect
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Syllable Work: • Say each spelling word out loud.
• Say it again, breaking it down andclapping the syllables.
• Write how many syllables you can hearin each word in the box beside it.
Question Time: Write a question below using one or moreof the list words:
Word Endings (Suffixes):These words contain suffixes:
careful - care / ful
helpful - help / ful
Write two more words with suffixes:
ccaarr // iinngg
ccaarree // lleessss
Punctuation Work: Add capital letters, fullstops and question marks to the following sentence:
TThe caring airline attendant was very helpful and attended to the frightened traveller..WWhy was the traveller scared??
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Dictonary Work (Extension):Sort the spelling list words in alphabeticalorder from numbers 1 to 8. Write the 4thword below:
ccaarree lleessss
6Skills Practice: • Trace over the spelling list words.
• Practise writing letters that you havetrouble with.
• Draw a picture of you caring forsomeone or something.
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Name: 22
Care 1122222211222222
ANSWERS
Discussion Time: With your partner, discuss the messages you've learned from the story. How did the storymake you feel?
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Make the Connections: Write a letter to the author about how the story made you feel. Include 2 questions to find outmore information:
Thinking About the Text: Write a new title for the story below,followed by a summary:
Title:
Summary:
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Name:
Care
Visualise It: Design a new illustration to go with thenew story title:
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ANSWERS
Spelling Builder: Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check:
friendship friend friendly bond mate mateship tie connection
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Syllable Work: • Say each spelling word out loud.
• Say it again, breaking it down andclapping the syllables.
• Write how many syllables you can hearin each word in the box beside it.
Rhyme Work: Write rhyming words for the following listwords:
bond ____________________mate ____________________tie ____________________friend ____________________
Compound Words:
Friendship is a compound word (two wordsjoined together to make a new word).
Friend / ship
Write down the other compound word fromthe spelling list:
mmaattee // sshhiipp
Sentence Work (Cloze Activity):Choose the correct spelling words to complete the sentences:
Friend is to ______________ as ________________ is to mateship.
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Dictonary Work (Extension):Sort the spelling list words in alphabeticalorder from numbers 1 to 8. Write the 5thword below:
ffrriieennddsshhiipp
6Skills Practice: • Trace over the spelling list words.
• Practise writing letters that you havetrouble with.
• Draw a picture of your favouritefriendship.
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Name: 23
Friendship 2211221111221133
ffoonndd,, ppoonndd,, wwaannddffaattee,, hhaattee,, ppllaatteeppiiee,, ll iiee ,, sskkyymmeenndd,, sseenndd,, bbeenndd
ffrriieennddsshhiipp mmaattee
ANSWERS
Discussion Time: With your partner, retell the story in your own words, using some of the list words.
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Make the Connections: Create a Senses Chart by adding words to each box that remind you of the word FRIENDSHIP:
Thinking About the Text: Write down the good features of the maincharacters in the story:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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Name:
Friendship
Design It: Design a postage stamp about theimportance of friendship:
11
Friendship
Looks like:
Feels like: Smells like:
Tastes like: Sounds like:
23
ANSWERS
Spelling Builder: Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check:
creative create created invent inventive imaginative clever interesting
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Syllable Work: • Say each spelling word out loud.
• Say it again, breaking it down andclapping the syllables.
• Write how many syllables you can hearin each word in the box beside it.
Word Search: Use at least two list words to make yourown sentence:
Word Endings: Creative contains a suffix. Write more wordswith suffixes from the list words below:
ccrreeaatteedd
iinnvveennttiivvee
iimmaaggiinnaattiivvee
iinntteerreesstt iinngg
Punctuation Work: Add capital letters, fullstops and question marks to the following sentence:
PPablo PPicasso was a very creative SSpanish artist.. HHis paintings were very clever andimaginative.. HHave you seen one??
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Word Builder (Extension):create creative
invent _____________
_____________ imaginative
HINT: the last answer is not in the list
6Skills Practice: • Trace over the spelling list words.
• Practise writing letters that you havetrouble with.
• Draw a picture of you creatingsomething.
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Name: 24CCrreeaattiivvee3322332233552244
iinnvveennttiivvee
iimmaaggiinnee
ANSWERS
Discussion Time: With your partner, discuss your favourite parts of the story. Discuss ways that your classcould be creative.
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Make the Connections: Write your own tree poem using the word CREATIVE. See the example for ideas:
There are C reators everywhere C
f R om fashion designers R
to E ngineers E
A rtists to A
architec T s T
I nventing I
e V erything you V
could E ver want! E
Thinking About the Text: Write down 2 questions to ask the studentsin the story about their book:
1.
2.
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Name: CCrreeaattiivvee
Design It: Design a creative certificate for one of yourclassmates, rewarding them for theircreative skills:
THIS CERTIFICATE GOES TO:
For:
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ANSWERS
Spelling Builder: Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check:
listen listened listening listener hear heard concentrate concentration
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Syllable Work: • Say each spelling word out loud.
• Say it again, breaking it down andclapping the syllables.
• Write how many syllables you can hearin each word in the box beside it.
Word Builder: Add the correct letters to the list wordsbelow:
l _ s _ e n _ r = _______________
_ e _ r _ = _______________
_ i _ _ _ n = _______________
Word Search: Use words from the list to complete thesentences:
The girl __________________ carefully
to the instructions.
She was a very good ______________.
I ____________ the teacher's instructions
because I was _____________ carefully.
Sentence Work (Cloze Activity):Choose the correct spelling words to complete the sentences:
The spy used a _________________ device to ______________ the person'sconversation. He __________________ carefully and ____________ lots of news.
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Dictionary Work (Extension):Sort the list words into alphabetical orderfrom 1 to 8. Write the 2nd last word here:
ll iisstteenneerr
6Skills Practice: • Trace over the spelling list words.
• Practise writing letters that you havetrouble with.
• Draw a picture of you listening tosomething you love.
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Name: 25Listen 2222333311113344
ll iisstteenneerr
hheeaarrdd
ll iisstteenn
ll iisstteenneedd
lliisstteenneerr
hheeaarrdd
lliisstteenniinngg
lliisstteenniinngg hheeaarrlliisstteenneedd hheeaarrdd
ANSWERS
Discussion Time: With your partner, discuss the messages you've learned from the story.
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Make the Connections: Complete a book review below of the story:
Title:
Author:
Illustrator:
Main characters:
Summary of story:
Thinking About the Text: Stop, listen and write down all the soundsyou can hear around you right now:
Put a tick () next to the sounds that youhadn't noticed until you started payingattention.
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Name: Listen
Design It: Design a postage stamp for R U OK? Day.Include a message on the importance oflistening to others.
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Favourite words (from the story):
ANSWERS
Spelling Builder: Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check:
fair fairer fairest honest good just equal even
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Syllable Work: • Say each spelling word out loud.
• Say it again, breaking it down andclapping the syllables.
• Write how many syllables you can hearin each word in the box beside it.
Rhyme Work: Write the rhyming words for thefollowing list words:
fair ____________________
good ____________________
just ____________________
Word Maze: Circle the list words. Which ones aremissing?
Punctuation Work: Add capital letters, fullstops and question marks to the following sentences:
JJudge JJohnson gave the criminal a sentence of 30 days of CCommunity SService.. DDo youthink this was a fair and just sentence??
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3
4
5
Homographs (Extension):(Same spelling but different meaning)
Fair is a homograph.Find another homograph from the listwords:
jjuusstt
6Skills Practice: • Trace over the spelling list words.
• Practise writing letters that you havetrouble with.
• Draw a picture of a fair share ofsomething.
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Name: 26
Fair 1122222211112222
F A I R E R O
G A H G I H F
A O I N D O A
E F O R A N I
V I R D E E R
E Q U A L S F
N R J U S T T
hhaaiirr,, cchhaaiirr,, ccaarree
hhoooodd,, ssttoooodd,, sshhoouulldd
mmuusstt,, bbuusstt,, dduusstt
ANSWERS
Discussion Time: With your partner, discuss your favourite part of the story and why. What lesson did you learnfrom the story?
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Make the Connections: Complete the before and after charts below based on information you've learned from the story:
Thinking About the Text: Write down your favourite way to be fairand why:
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Name:
Fair
Visualise It: Draw a picture of your favourite way to befair below. Label it:
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What I knew before:
Ways to be fair
What I know now:
Ways to be fair
ANSWERS
Spelling Builder: Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check:
help helper helping helpful caring useful support supportive
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Syllable Work: • Say each spelling word out loud.
• Say it again, breaking it down andclapping the syllables.
• Write how many syllables you can hearin each word in the box beside it.
Word Endings: There are 6 words with suffixes in thespelling list. Write them below:
Word Builder: Add the correct letters to the list wordsbelow:
_ s _ _ u l = _____________________
_ a _ i _ g = _____________________
h _ _ p e _ = _____________________
s _ p _ _ r _ = _____________________
_ e _ _ i n _ = _____________________
Punctuation Work: Add capital letters, fullstops and question marks to the following sentences:
WWhen TTom got lost in the shopping centre he asked a shop assistant for help.. WWhatwould you have done??
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3
4
5
Dictionary Work (Extension): Sort the list words into alphabetical orderfrom 1 to 8. Write the 5th word and the 7thword below:
hheellppiinngg
ssuuppppoorrttiivvee
6Skills Practice: • Trace over the spelling list words.
• Practise writing letters that you havetrouble with.
• Draw a picture of you helpingsomeone or something.
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Name: 27Helpful 1122222222222233
hheellppeerr ccaarriinngg
hheellppiinngg uusseeffuull
hheellppffuull ssuuppppoorrtt iivvee
uusseeffuull
ccaarriinngg
hheellppeerr
ssuuppppoorrtt
hheellppiinngg
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Discussion Time: With your partner, discuss how the story made you feel. What lessons did you learn from it?
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Make the Connections: Write a letter to the author of the story telling her your favourite parts. Also tell her what youlearned from the story.
Thinking About the Text: Write down 3 different ways that you canbe helpful to animals:
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Name: Helpful
Design It: Design a certificate for one of yourclassmates, rewarding them for beinghelpful:
THIS CERTIFICATE GOES TO:
For:
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Spelling Builder: Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check:
honest honesty fair just truthful true true-blue fair-dinkum
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Syllable Work: • Say each spelling word out loud.
• Say it again, breaking it down andclapping the syllables.
• Write how many syllables you can hearin each word in the box beside it.
Word Web - Antonyms: Write words below that mean the oppositeof honest:
ddiisshhoonneessttllyyiinnggcchheeaattiinnggffaallssee
Slang Words: We use slang words sometimes when wespeak. Find the two slang words in the listand write them below. Add one more thatyou use:
ttrruuee--bblluuee
ffaaiirr--ddiinnkkuumm
AAuussssiiee,, ffoooottyy,, sseerrvvoo
Sentence Work (Cloze Activity):Choose the correct spelling words to complete the sentences:
The old farmer was a ________________ Aussie. He believed that _______________was the best policy.
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Dictionary Work (Extension):Use a dictionary to find the meaning of thesewords:
ethical ______________________________________________________reputable ______________________________________________________
6Skills Practice: • Trace over the spelling list words.
• Practise writing letters that you havetrouble with.
• Draw a picture of someone you knowwho is honest.
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Name: 28Honest 2233111122112233
ttrruuee--bblluuee hhoonneessttyy
hhoonneesstt oorr pprrooppeerr
wweellll rreeggaarrddeedd
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Discussion Time: With your partner, retell the story in your own words. Discuss the lessons you have learned.
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Make the Connections: Write down some of the good and bad features of the main character in the story:
Thinking About the Text: Write down how the main characterchanged from the beginning to the end ofthe story:
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Name: Honest
Design It: Design a postage stamp which advertisesthis saying:
HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY!
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BADGOOD
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Spelling Builder: Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check:
trust trusted trusting trustworthy faith faithful believe believing
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Syllable Work: • Say each spelling word out loud.
• Say it again, breaking it down andclapping the syllables.
• Write how many syllables you can hearin each word in the box beside it.
Question Time: Write a question below using 1 or more ofthe list words:
Word Maze: Circle the list words below. What's missing?
Sentence Work (Cloze Activity):Choose the correct spelling words to complete the sentences:
It's important to be ______________________ in today's world. The best friendshipshappen when friends _____________ and ________________ in their mates.
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Sentence Sort (Extension):Rearrange the words below to make asentence:
is I trustworthy he believe
II bbeell iieevvee hhee iiss ttrruussttwwoorrtthhyy..
6Skills Practice: • Trace over the spelling list words.
• Practise writing letters that you havetrouble with.
• Draw a picture of someone orsomething you trust.
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Name: 29Trust 1122223311222233
B D U B T A G
R E V F E U S
F T L A R L H
A S B I N T F
T U S T E R S
I R E H U V N
H T R U S T E
ttrruussttwwoorrtthhyyttrruusstt bbeell iieevvee
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Discussion Time: With your partner, discuss the problems happening in the story and how they are fixed.
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Make the Connections: Write your own tree poem using the word TRUST. See the example for ideas:
I T rust my friends T
My friends t R rust me R
tr U st is so important U
it make S S
T he world go round! T
Thinking About the Text: Write down some of the messages you'velearned from the story:
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Name: Trust
Design It: Design something which shows theimportance of trust:
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Spelling Builder: Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check:
connect connected connecting connection link bond kin kinship
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Syllable Work: • Say each spelling word out loud.
• Say it again, breaking it down andclapping the syllables.
• Write how many syllables you can hearin each word in the box beside it.
Word Builder: Add the correct letters to the list wordsbelow:
c _ n _ e _ _ e _ = _______________
_ _ n s _ i _ = _______________
_ _ n d = _______________
Rhyming Words: Find other words that rhyme with the listwords below:
link __________________________
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bond __________________________
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kin __________________________
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Punctuation Work: Add capital letters, fullstops and question marks to the following sentence:
KKrystal's favourite card is connection.. BBeing an IIndigenous person, it is important to haveconnection.. IIs it important to you too??
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Dictionary Work (Extension):Sort the spelling words in alphabetical orderfrom 1 to 8. Write the 4th word and the 6thword below:
ccoonnnneeccttiinngg
kkiinn
6Skills Practice: • Trace over the spelling list words.
• Practise writing letters that you havetrouble with.
• Draw a picture of your favouriteanimal connection.
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Name: 30CCoonnnneeccttiioonn
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ccoonnnneecctteedd
kkiinnsshhiipp
bboonndd
ss iinnkk,, ppiinnkk,, tthhiinnkk,,
ppoonndd,, ffoonndd,, ffrroonndd
bbiinn,, ppiinn,, ttiinn
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Discussion Time: With your partner, retell the story in your own words and talk about your favourite part andwhy.
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Make the Connections: Write a letter to the card illustrator telling her about a special connection you have withsomeone or something. This can be a family member, a friend or even a pet or a place:
Senses Chart: Complete the Senses Chart below byadding words that remind you of the wordCONNECT:
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Name: CCoonnnneeccttiioonn
Visualise It: Draw a picture of you connecting withsomeone or something special:
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Connect
Looks like:
Feels like: Smells like:
Tastes like:Sounds like: