I Nominate My Dad/Grandad – Mid/Senior Cold Write Stimulus
Optional extra exposition stimulus for Data Tracking, or a new Big Write topic. Great link to Father’s Day.
All Elements of VCOP
Resources that integrate all areas of of VCOP
I Nominate My Dad/Grandad – Junior Cold Write Stimulus
Optional extra exposition stimulus for Data Tracking, or a new Big Write topic.
Linking VCOP with the Olympics
Bring the Olympics Alive with Themed Literacy Activities
Holiday Reflection Writing
Whether it is school holidays, public holidays, or a during-term family getaway, students need to reflect on the experience.
99 Oral Language Warm-Ups #4
Pack 4 in the Oral Language Warm-Up cards is here!
Help your students switch on their brains to learning and start your lessons with oral language.
A Big Talk Timeline – Getting Ready to Write
An editable letter that can be used to introduce Big Talk to your Foundation parents.
Autobiography Fact File Template
Organise your ideas, start drafting your writing, or publish using these autobiography fact file templates.
Fact File Template
Organise your ideas, start drafting your writing, or publish using this fact file template.
Animal Fact File Template
Organise your ideas, start drafting your writing, or publish using this fact file template.
Big Write and VCOP Reflection Scramble
Check in with staff and check that you have a consistent understanding of the Big Write and VCOP methodology.
What’s In The Box?
Have your student practice creating detail and description in this fun game – What’s In The Box?
99 Oral Language Warm-Ups #3
Pack 3 in the Oral Language Warm-Up cards is here!
Help your students switch on their brains to learning and start your lessons with oral language.
An Editable Letter to Parents Introducing Big Talk
A letter to introduce Big Talk in Foundation.
Best Teaching Practices that Enhance Writing
Is Big Write, Big Talk, and VCOP evidence-based?
Student-Friendly & Teacher Criterion Scale Cross-Reference Table
Transform writing analysis into a collaborative journey with our Student-Teacher Toolkit, connecting student self-assessment with professional evaluation.
VCOP Dice Game Template
The VCOP Dice templates are a versatile resource to allow you to create your own differentiated resource to support students developing their literacy skills in a fun way.
Developing Breakdown Buddies Modelling Guides
Modelling Breakdown Buddies with be easier with our example guides for both teachers and students.
Developing Breakdown Buddies Templates
Develop Breakdown Buddies with these Intensive Student Analysis Templates that build from personal to peer feedback.
Speaking and Writing Reflective Journal Template Pack
Writing and Oral Language Reflective Journal template pack for self-analysis, peer analysis and teacher feedback.
Staff Reflection for Implementing Big Talk for Pre-Writers
Reflection Questions, Tasks and Action Plan Template for Evaluating the Big Talk for Pre-Writers Methodology
GHaSP Poster Set and Mini Poster Bundle- Year 3-4
GHaSP stands for Grammar, Handwriting, Spelling and Punctuation – Our editing basics
GHaSP Poster Set- Year 5-6
GHaSP stands for Grammar, Handwriting, Spelling and Punctuation – Our editing basics
GHaSP Poster Set- Year 1-2
GHaSP stands for Grammar, Handwriting, Spelling and Punctuation – Our editing basics
GHaSP Poster Set- Foundation
GHaSP stands for Grammar, Handwriting, Spelling and Punctuation – Our editing basics
Types of Sentences Complete Lesson Plans and Resources
Teach your students to understand and identify the different sentence types and their structures.
Audience and Purpose of Writing Planning Template
Do your students know that the key to effective writing is identifying purpose and audience?
Personalised Student Self Editing Checklist for Writing – Template
Empower students to become active participants in their writing journey, by equipping them with analysis and goal-setting skills.
Mother’s Day/Special Person’s Award
An award to celebrate a special person in your life on Mother’s Day.
Reflective Learning with VCOP Lesson Planning
Effective learning is not possible without reflection, (Boud, Keogh & Walker, 1985).
Home Talk Letter, Tips and EDITABLE Fridge Magnet for Big Write
Support Home Talk for Big Write with this tips pack and editable fridge magnet.
Home Talk Letter, Tips and EDITABLE Fridge Magnet for Big Talk
Support Home Talk for Big Talk with this tips pack and editable fridge magnet.
Home Talk Letter, Tips and Fridge Magnet for Big Write
Support your parent and carer community in running Home Talk to prepare for Big Write.
Home Talk Letter, Tips and Fridge Magnet for Big Talk
Support your parent and carer community in running Home Talk to prepare for Big Talk.
First Year of Whole School Implementation Editable Guide
A customisable roll-out example for schools in their first year of ‘whole school’ implementation.
Prompt Planning
Prompt planning can be anything from 30 seconds to 10 minutes, usually 5 minutes. The goal remains the same- focus more time, allowing students to plan quicker.
T.A.G Feedback Prompt for Breakdown Buddies
Encourage student-centred learning with T.A.G feedback for self-assessment or Breakdown Buddies.
Big Write Reflective Journal Template and Example
A Big Write reflective journal template for self-analysis, peer analysis and teacher feedback. A filled-in example is also included.
Linking VCOP into Text Structure Template
In order for students to be able to use VCOP to enhance their writing, they first need to be able to identify the different elements in a variety of texts.
Narrative Checklist – Junior Level
This checklist is designed to assist with analysis of narrative texts.
Recount Checklist – Junior Level
This checklist is designed to assist with the analysis of a recount text.
Exposition Checklist – Junior Level
This checklist is designed to assist with the analysis of an exposition text.
A Moment From This Year I Will Never Forget – Mid/Senior Cold Write Stimulus
If you are data tracking, this stimulus is perfect for collecting your Oct/Nov recount Cold Write.
A Moment From This Year I Will Never Forget – Junior Cold Write Stimulus
If you are data tracking, this stimulus is perfect for collecting your Oct/Nov recount Cold Write.
A Guide For Integrating VCOP with Jolly Phonics
Over 50 lesson ideas to help you to integrate VCOP into your English planners through reading and oral language.
VCOP in the Victorian Curriculum (English 7-10)
This document is the complete Victorian English curriculum for 7-10 that has been highlighted to show example VCOP links that are present in the curriculum. We hope this will help deepen your understanding of how to integrate VCOP into your lessons.
VCOP in the Victorian Curriculum (English F-6)
This document is the complete Victorian English curriculum for F-6 that has been highlighted to show example VCOP links that are present in the curriculum. We hope this will help deepen your understanding of how to integrate VCOP into your lessons.
VCOP in the Victorian Curriculum (English A-D)
This document is the complete Victorian English curriculum for A-D that has been highlighted to show example VCOP links that are present in the curriculum. We hope this will help deepen your understanding of how to integrate VCOP into your lessons.
A Small Book for a Special Person
A non-specific small book template that can be used for any special occasion, and for any special person they want to create it for.
VCOP in the National Curriculum (Literacy)
The VCOP elements highlighted in the Australian National Curriculum in General Capabilities – Literacy version 9.0
VCOP in the National Curriculum (C&CT)
The VCOP elements highlighted in the Australian National Curriculum in General Capabilities – Critical and Creative Thinking Version 9.0
Writing Goals Table – Term Targets
Writing goals table for intensive student analysis.
Writing Goals Pencil Display – Editable
Editable writing goals pencil display for intensive student analysis.
Question and Answer Relationship Guide
A Question and Answer Relationship guide to developing a deep-level connection to learning.
Command Terms Support for Question Responding
A support resource to help teach your students how to create appropriate responses to exam questions.
Length, Detail and Description (LDD) Poster
A mix of simple and complex sentences can create a lot of voice in your text, but many students struggle to expand their sentences. Use this poster to explicitly teach LDD and watch how quickly their writing takes off.
Kids News Selfie Station
The Kids News Selfie Station is the perfect way for students to highlight work they are proud of and to share it with those at home through electronic communications.
Breaking News/Big Talk Prompts
There are two types of Big Talk, one is called Breaking News (daily Big Talk) and this can happen multiple times a day as a reflection of learning or an end of the day summary. These question prompts are designed to help promote reflection talk.
99 Oral Language Warm-Ups #2
Pack 2 in the Oral Language Warm-Up cards has a Verb and Adverb Focus- Help your students switch on their brains to learning and start your lessons with oral language.
99 Oral Language Warm-Ups #1
Help your students switch on their brains to learning and start your lessons with oral language.
Big Write at Our School Editable Letter
An editable letter to add to your parent packs or school newsletter to explain Big Write, Big Talk, Home Talk, VCOP and what can be done at home.
Helping Your Child at Home
Did you know you can help at home, and it doesn’t even involve writing? Here are some easy tips to help build your family’s knowledge of VCOP through.
VCOP Chatterbox for Writing Challenge – Low
A fun addition to your writing sessions to encourage student to enhance their writing.
VCOP Chatterbox for Writing Challenge – Mid
A fun addition to your writing sessions to encourage student to enhance their writing.
VCOP Chatterbox for Writing Challenge – High
A fun addition to your writing sessions to encourage student to enhance their writing.
Recount Checklist – Mid Level
This checklist is designed to assist with analysis of a recount text.
Exposition Checklist – Mid Level
This checklist is designed to assist with analysis of an exposition text.
Narrative Checklist – Mid Level
This checklist is designed to assist with analysis of narrative texts.
VCOP Pyramid Mat
The VCOP Pyramid mat is designed to be a table support, and game resource to help students enhance their writing or oral language.
VCOP Pyramid Mat – blank
Blank VCOP Pyramid to differentiate language.