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The 5 W'S Reference Posters

Seven pages include an overview, a classroom-use page, and one uncluttered poster for each of the five question words. Separating who, what, when, where, and why allows teachers to display the complete set or select the prompts currently needed. The resource is identified for Years 3–4 language arts, grammar, and supported language learning. It can anchor questioning during planning, reading response, or informational writing.
Year levels
Years 3–4
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Instant download · Updated Feb 28, 2023

Subject
Grammar, English
Topic
I Heart Year 3, Grammar
Resource types
Posters
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The 5 W’s Reference Posters by I Heart Year 3 pair Who, What, When, Where and Why with visual icons. Use the English-language display while modelling questions or planning reading responses and writing.

The seven-page PDF includes five posters, a cover and a use overview. Print on cardstock and laminate if desired before displaying.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Recall the five W question words

  • Use a relevant question word when planning or responding to text

Teaching tips

  • Place the posters near a writing or reading-response centre

  • Point to individual W words while modelling complete questions

Skills covered

  • Question formation

  • Writing prompts

  • Reference use

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Core concepts

  • Five Ws

  • Question words

  • Reference posters

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