These teaching slides complement Stage 1 Year B of the NSW English Sample Units of Work, UNIT 37 The Twits 2026 Component B only, released by the Department of Education.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Only lessons 1 - 3 teaching slides are available now with no set date of completion.
The unit of work is available.
When lessons 4 - 10 are added, you will receive an email with a new link to the updated unit.
It is my intention to complete this unit in the future; however, there is no confirmed completion date and no guarantee that the remaining lessons will be completed or available by the time you need them in your classroom.
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Unit Overview:
This 2-week unit teaches students to:
• identify how narrative patterns and key messages help readers understand and enjoy narratives
• explore how authors use dialogue, rhyme, nonsense words and alliteration to create entertaining narratives
• plan, draft and revise a narrative in which a good character overcomes a bad character.
Mentor Text:
Please note: This product is for NSW English Sample Units released for 2026 implementation.
Attribution is given to: © State of New South Wales (Department of Education), 2026.
This is a perfect time saver for you and your classroom. Have smooth transitions between lessons.
What's Included:
- An entire teaching slide with interactive and thought provoking lesson content.
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A simplified version of the NSW English Sample Unit of Work - in pdf format.
- Additional learning resources are linked in the slides to support your teaching and make your life easier.
This teaching bundle consists of both pdf and PowerPoint files.
The teaching slides have been made in PowerPoint but are Google Slide compatible.
To use in Google slides you will need to:
- Upload the PPT file to your Google drive first.
- Open in Google slide
- Click file - Save as Google slide.
Please note that some formatting, font issues may occur when using in Google slides as they were designed in PowerPoint.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Some of these PowerPoint slides have large file sizes and will not open in Google Slides. To use them in Google Slides, you may need to open the file in PowerPoint first and separate each lesson into smaller files to reduce the overall size.
Fonts:
Main font used: Edu NSW ACT Foundation.
This is a free download from Google.
To avoid formatting issues, please make sure it is downloaded on your device.
How to Use:
These “load and go” teaching slides have been purposefully created to make lesson delivery seamless, engaging, and aligned with the NSW English Sample Units. Each PowerPoint presentation includes detailed teaching notes sourced directly from the original NSW English Sample Unit documents, conveniently located in the presentation notes section beneath each slide.
How to Teach with These Slides
- Use the slides for whole-class explicit instruction, modelling, and guided practice.
- Write, draw, or type directly over the slides to demonstrate tasks, brainstorm ideas, or complete shared writing activities.
- Display independent tasks on the board for capable students to complete while you work closely with small groups or individuals who need additional support.
- All hyperlinks and media are already embedded, allowing you to open resources instantly without scrolling through lengthy documents or managing multiple browser tabs.
Why You’ll Love It
- Student-directed and engaging – perfect for visual and interactive learners.
- Teacher-friendly – quickly preview lessons using the grid view to skim what’s being taught that day, what resources are needed, and what can be adapted for your cohort.
- Supports a variety of teaching approaches, reducing preparation time while maintaining alignment with the NSW curriculum.
This is just one of many for the entire year!!!
Take the stress out of planning and organising. Walk into your classroom feeling organised and prepared to teach your lesson.
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Digital Sharing Restrictions: This product may not be uploaded to any cloud-based storage or shared digitally with others. It is intended solely for the purchaser's direct use with their students.
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Printing and Use: You may print this product for your personal use or for use within your own classroom. Sharing printed copies with other teachers, schools, or organisations is not allowed.
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