2023 Countdown Writing Competition Winners
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Countdown is a literary treasure trove that inspires and captivates newly independent readers.
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story by Wendy McKay-Taylor, illustrated by Gabriel Evans
Blast Off excites and delights inquisitive and independent readers, consolidating their knowledge of English.
Jools and Vern
story by Sue Gibbison, illustrated by Anna Bron
poem by Beverly McLoughland, illustrated by Matt Ottley
Orbit captures the imagination of skilled readers through crafted texts and engaging illustrations.
Mr Erasmus and Sylphie Quicksilver
article by Zoë Disher , photos by Alamy
story by Bill Nagelkerke, illustrated by Tohby Riddle
Touchdown delivers a rich array of texts, allowing capable readers to explore the exciting world of literature.
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story by Simon Cooke, illustrated by Greg Holfeld
story by Simon Cooke, illustrated by Sylvia Morris
Close Reading provides an opportunity for multiple readings of the same text, focusing on different textual elements such as key ideas, details, craft, structure, and language features, including vocabulary and grammatical analysis.
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Termly guides to assist with teaching and learning programs, aligned to Australian English Curriculum and NSW English Syllabus Outcomes, designed around the English Textual Concepts.
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These Dharug Vocabulary Illustrations and Audio Files have been created and recorded by Dharug Language Custodian, Jasmine Seymour. It is essential to use the audio file in conjunction with the illustration.
Jasmine Seymour
Jasmine Seymour
Jasmine Seymour
Rubrics are designed to be used for assessment and evaluation purposes when teaching comprehension and composition of a new type of text.
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Webinars, teaching and learning resources and other information of interest to teachers
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