Literacy and English teaching resources
NSW Curriculum and Learning Innovation Centre
Curriculum and Learning Innovation Centre resources
These resources will support the development and enhancement of students’ literacy skills. To
access these resources, click on the hyperlinked numbers or visit www.tale.edu.au
Persuasive writing – learn how to use language effectively to write persuasively in a
discussion and an exposition.
TaLe search by title or by number: 12807
Writing an exposition – learn how to use language effectively to write persuasively in an
exposition.
TaLe search by title or by number: 8826
Writing a discussion – learn how to use language effectively to write persuasively in a
discussion.
TaLe search by title or by number: 8825
Writing a review - book and film – compose a review and film a panel discussion of a
book or film review.
TaLe search by title or by number: 8827
Writing a multimedia review – compose a review and film a panel discussion of a CD,
website or computer game review.
TaLe search by title or by number: 8828
Putting the comma in its place – learn how to use commas correctly in sentences and
direct speech.
TaLe search by title or by number: 8832
When do I use a colon? – learn how to use colons correctly to introduce lists, to link two
sentences, to introduce a quote and to separate a title and a subtitle.
TaLe search by title or by number: 8833
When do I use a semicolon? – learn how to use semicolons correctly to link sentences.
TaLe search by title or by number: 8835
Putting speech marks in their place – learn how to use speech marks correctly in direct
speech, quotes and titles.
TaLe search by title or by number: 8836
How to use indirect speech – learn how to use indirect speech correctly to report what has
been said.
TaLe search by title or by number: 8837
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Putting the apostrophe in its place – learn how to use contraction and possessive
apostrophes correctly.
TaLe search by title or by number: 8840
Using imagery to describe setting – activities to enhance your descriptive writing skills.
TaLe search by title or by number: 13202
First, second and third person quiz – test your knowledge of first, second and third
person in this interactive quiz.
TaLe search by title or by number: 13208
Composing a graphic novel – compare a short story with its graphic adaptation and then
compose your own interactive graphic novel.
TaLe search by title or by number: 8831
Writing a feature article – analyse feature articles and then compose your own.
TaLe search by title or by number: 8816
Visual humour – consider how humour is created in visual texts, including film, and then
create your own.
TaLe search by title or by number: 8829
Creating cartoons – analyse the features of cartoons, including the use of caricature,
colour, symbols and stereotypes, and then create your own.
TaLe search by title or by number: 8839
Creating a picture – analyse the features of picture books, including characters, and then
create your own using images, text and audio.
TaLe search by title or by number: 8838
Creating digital stories – analyse a range of digital stories, and then create your own using
video.
TaLe search by title or by number: 9139
Creating avatars – analyse the positive and negative effects of using avatars to represent
yourself.
TaLe search by title or by number: 9137
Advertising – analyse the techniques used in advertising and then create your own print,
radio and TV ads.
TaLe search by title or by number: 8841
Exploring short stories – Twenty-minute hero – explore the features of Twenty-minute
hero and then compose your own texts in response to it.
TaLe search by title or by number: 8818
Exploring short stories – The Necklace – explore the features of The Necklace and then
compose your own texts in response to it.
TaLe search by title or by number: 8817
Engaging with poetry – modern poetry – explore the features of modern poems and
create an annotated anthology.
TaLe search by title or by number: 8819
Engaging with poetry – odes – annotate an ode and respond to odes by recording a
reading and preparing a multimedia presentation.
TaLe search by title or by number: 8822
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Getting ready for work – learn how to write job applications, develop your interview skills
and enhance your phone application skills.
TaLe search by title or by number: 8823
Andy Griffiths talks with kids videos – popular children’s author answers questions about
his writing with a live studio audience.
TaLe search by title or by number: 13640
Strictly Speaking – learn about the advantages of being a good communicator and develop
public speaking skills by listening to impromptu and prepared speeches.
TaLe search by title or by number: 8534
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