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Task Cards - Years 4 - 9

Task cards are an independent learning activity . They are simply tasks on cards that are responses to reading a text. A teacher needs to take a small group guided reading lesson at least once daily and the question always asked is "What are the rest of the class doing?" These task cards can be used in conjunction with other purposeful activities. They are far more meaningful and engaging to students than filling out a sheet of paper!

To have success with the task cards and to ensure there is learning taking place students need to be using texts that are matched to their ability to read independently. The task cards are generic and are used by all students. The level of the activity is different for all students according to the text that has been read before responding to it with a task. Make sure you have a Book Box of texts for each ability group in the class. The students choose a text from their book box and respond with a task card. There should be a variety of texts in the boxes and students may add to the box from home after seeking your approval. Put in short picture books from the library, reading scheme material, short chapter books and magazines.

Task cards can also be a response to a text that has been read or shared with the whole class. Have the students prepare a special exercise book for their task card work. Collect six of these per day to quickly check they are on task and the standard of work you expect is there. Make sure you have taught the task correctly before making it available as a choice for the students. Number the cards so you can nominate particular tasks that you want done also. This alleviates any problems with the student who wants to continually do the same task. Download the cards, back them with a coloured edge and laminate. They will be yours forever. Enjoy!

Example Task Cards

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