This differentiated Early Stage 1 English exit ticket resource for Unit 1: Context is fully alignedwith the NSW English Sample Units. It offers engaging, hands-on assessment tasks that support diverse learners and help build key English skills. Perfect for Kindergarten teachers, this resource ensures effective assessment and skill development for young students.

Key Features:

• 3 non-verbal thumbs up/down questions to assess comprehension quickly
• 2 oral Think-Pair-Share questions to develop oral language skills
• Written exit ticket with diverse activities:
• Cloze passages to reinforce vocabulary
• Drawing tasks for visual comprehension
• Tick-a-box questions for simple checks
• Decodable reading responses for early literacy
• Word match & sentence completion for language building

Differentiated for All Learners:

• Visual Learners: Engage with drawing activities to represent understanding.
• Beginning Writers: Use letter-like symbols or simple words for early literacy development.
• Advanced Learners: Challenge them with sentence completion tasks and word matching.
• Flexible Activities: Supports various literacy levels, ensuring every student can engage and demonstrate learning.
• Ideal for Diverse Classrooms: Perfect for meeting the needs of all learners in your class.

Aligned with NSW Early Stage One English Outcomes

• Oral Communication (ENE-OLC-01): Helps students practice speaking in short phrases and simple sentences.
• Vocabulary Development (ENE-VOCAB-01): Supports understanding and using Tier 1 and Tier 2 words.
• Reading Comprehension (ENE-RECOM-01): Assists students in recalling key ideas and connecting them to their own lives.
• Literature Response (ENE-UARL-01): Engages students in understanding story structures, including the beginning, middle, and end.

Why Use Exit Tickets?

• Quick & Easy Assessment: Gauge student comprehension efficiently at the end of lessons.
• Supports All Learning Styles: Includes oral, visual, and written tasks to cater to diverse learners.
• NSW Curriculum-Aligned: Fully supports NSW Early Stage One English outcomes.
• Saves Time: Provides instant feedback to inform your teaching and track student progress.

Attribution is given to: © State of New South Wales (Department of Education), 2023.

Please reach out if you have any questions!

Happy teaching! 

Miss Mazie