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Literature Task Cards

  • Updated

    Updated:  12 Jun 2023

A set of 30 literature tasks to assist your students with examining and responding to literature.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides, PowerPoint

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Curriculum
  • Years

    Years:  3 - 6

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teaching resource

Literature Task Cards

  • Updated

    Updated:  12 Jun 2023

A set of 30 literature tasks to assist your students with examining and responding to literature.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides, PowerPoint

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Curriculum
  • Years

    Years:  3 - 6

A set of 30 literature tasks to assist your students with examining and responding to literature.

Generic Narrative Elements Task Cards

Are you looking for a set of literature activities that can be used with any picture book, reader or class novel? Teach Starter has the answer!

This set of 30 literature task cards has been designed to help your students engage with and personally respond to literature by analysing the text’s features. The tasks have been specifically designed to be used in conjunction with any literary text, making life easier when it comes to literacy planning!

There are five literature tasks for each of the following categories:

  • Plot
  • Setting
  • Characters
  • Comprehension
  • Vocabulary
  • Reflection

Scaffolding and Extension Tips

The beauty of these tasks is their open-ended nature! Students have the ability to engage with the tasks at their own level. More-capable students in particular have the option of taking these tasks as far as they are able to!

In addition to individual work, these cards can also be used for:

  • Guided reading groups
  • Whole-class reviews (via smartboard)
  • Summative assessment

Multiple File Formats to Choose From!

This resource downloads in a variety of file formats. Use the dropdown menu next to the Download button to select your preferred file type. You can select:

  • full-colour PDF (best for printing)
  • editable Google Slides
  • editable Microsoft PowerPoint

Print on cardboard for added durability and longevity. Place all pieces in a folder or large envelope for easy access.

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  • Alison Ireland
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    Love the flexibility of these task cards. Would it be possible to make a version without the pictures to make it more appealing for older/secondary students?

    • Kristian
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      Hi Alison, Thanks for your suggestion. Please feel free to request a resource here: https://www.teachstarter.com/request-a-resource/ Requests are voted on by the Teach Starter community. We create the top request each week. Please let me know if you have any further questions, I'm more than happy to help. Kind regards, Kristian

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