Monthly Archives: August 2013

Teaching Notes for Extra Time by Morris Gleitzman

Posted on August 24, 2013 by PTC

Written by Dr Pam MacIntyre – we are delighted to share with you all a comprehensive set of free, downloadable teaching notes for Morris Gleitzman’s fantastic new novel – Extra Time. Download teaching notes HERE.

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Teaching Notes for The Wishbird by Gabrielle Wang

Posted on August 23, 2013 by PTC

Written by Erin Wamala – we are delighted to share with you all a comprehensive set of free, downloadable teaching notes for Gabrielle Wang’s beautiful new middle years novel, The Wishbird. Download them HERE.

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Resource Round-up for Book Week

Posted on August 7, 2013 by PTC

So many wonderful things are happening in schools and libraries all across Australia for Book Week! Today we share with you a collection of resources and sites we have found that focus on Book Week. We have included our Author … Continue reading →

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Program and RSVP link for our Sydney Professional Development Days

Posted on August 7, 2013 by PTC

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Teaching Notes for The First Third by Will Kostakis

Posted on August 6, 2013 by PTC

A comprehensive unit of work is now available for Will Kostakis’ brilliant new contemporary novel, The First Third. With links to the Australian Curriculum, assessment tasks and a plethora of activities, Laura Gordon has provided all you need to teach … Continue reading →