Developing Persuasive Writing Skills Unit Plan - Year 3 and Year 4

ACELA1478

Understand how different types of texts vary in use of language choices, depending on their purpose and context (for example, tense and types of sentences)Elaborationsbecoming familiar with typical structural stages and language features of various t...

ACELA1479

Understand that paragraphs are a key organisational feature of written textsElaborationsnoticing how longer texts are organised into paragraphs, each beginning with a topic sentence/paragraph opener which predicts how the paragraph will develop and i...

ACELA1484

Learn extended and technical vocabulary and ways of expressing opinion including modal verbs and adverbsElaborationsexploring examples of language which demonstrate a range of feelings and positions, and building a vocabulary to express judgments abo...

ACELY1675

Identify the point of view in a text and suggest alternative points of viewElaborationsdiscussing how a text presents the point of view of the main character, and speculating on what other characters might think or feel (Skills: Literacy, Critical an...

ACELY1676

Listen to and contribute to conversations and discussions to share information and ideas and negotiate in collaborative situationsElaborationsparticipating in collaborative discussions, building on and connecting ideas and opinions expressed by other...

ACELY1678

Identify the audience and purpose of imaginative, informative and persuasive textsElaborationsidentifying the author’s point of view on a topic and key words and images that seem intended to persuade listeners, viewers or readers to agree with t...

ACELY1682

Plan, draft and publish imaginative, informative and persuasive texts demonstrating increasing control over text structures and language features and selecting print,and multimodal elements appropriate to the audience and purposeElaborationsusing pri...

ACELY1683

Re-read and edit texts for meaning, appropriate structure, grammatical choices and punctuationElaborationsusing glossaries, print and digital dictionaries and spell check to edit spelling, realising that spell check accuracy depends on understanding ...

ACELA1490

Understand how texts vary in complexity and technicality depending on the approach to the topic, the purpose and the intended audienceElaborationsbecoming familiar with the typical stages and language features of such text types as: simple narrative,...

ACELY1688

Use interaction skills such as acknowledging another’s point of view and linking students’ response to the topic, using familiar and new vocabulary and a range of vocal effects such as tone, pace, pitch and volume to speak clearly and coher...

ACELY1690

Identify characteristic features used in imaginative, informative and persuasive texts to meet the purpose of the textElaborationsdescribing the language which authors use to create imaginary worlds; how textual features such as headings, subheadings...

ACELY1694

Plan, draft and publish imaginative, informative and persuasive texts containing key information and supporting details for a widening range of audiences, demonstrating increasing control over text structures and language featuresElaborationsusing re...

ACELY1695

Re-read and edit for meaning by adding, deleting or moving words or word groups to improve content and structureElaborationsrevising written texts: editing for grammatical and spelling accuracy and clarity of the text, to improve the connection betwe...

EN2-1A

Communicates in a range of informal and formal contexts by adopting a range of roles in group, classroom, school and community contexts

EN2-2A

Plans, composes and reviews a range of texts that are more demanding in terms of topic, audience and language

EN2-4A

Uses an increasing range of skills, strategies and knowledge to fluently read, view and comprehend a range of texts on increasingly challenging topics in different media and technologies

EN2-7B

Identifies and uses language forms and features in their own writing appropriate to a range of purposes, audiences and contexts

EN2-8B

Identifies and compares different kinds of texts when reading and viewing and shows an understanding of purpose, audience and subject matter

EN2-9B

Uses effective and accurate sentence structure, grammatical features, punctuation conventions and vocabulary relevant to the type of text when responding to and composing texts

VCELA246

Understand how different types of texts vary in use of language choices, depending on their purpose, audience and context, including tense and types of sentences

VCELY255

Identify the point of view in a text and suggest alternative points of view

VCELA259

Understand that paragraphs are a key organisational feature of written texts

VCELY266

Plan, draft and publish imaginative, informative and persuasive texts demonstrating increasing control over text structures and language features and selecting print and multimodal elements appropriate to the audience and purpose

VCELY267

Reread and edit texts for meaning, appropriate structure, grammatical choices and punctuation

VCELA277

Identify features used in imaginative, informative and persuasive texts to meet the purpose of the text, and understand how texts vary in complexity and technicality depending on the approach to the topic, the purpose and the intended audience

VCELY299

Plan, draft and publish imaginative, informative and persuasive texts containing key information and supporting details for a widening range of audiences, demonstrating increasing control over text structures and language features

VCELY300

Reread and edit for meaning by adding, deleting or moving words or word groups to improve content and structure

AC9E3LA03

Describe how texts across the curriculum use different language features and structures relevant to their purpose

AC9E3LA04

Understand that paragraphs are a key organisational feature of the stages of written texts, grouping related information together

AC9E3LA10

Extend topic-specific and technical vocabulary and know that words can have different meanings in different contexts

AC9E3LY01

Recognise how texts can be created for similar purposes but different audiences

AC9E3LY02

Use interaction skills to contribute to conversations and discussions to share information and ideas

AC9E3LY03

Identify the audience and purpose of imaginative, informative and persuasive texts through their use of language features and/or images

AC9E3LY06

Plan, create, edit and publish imaginative, informative and persuasive written and multimodal texts, using visual features, appropriate form and layout, with ideas grouped in simple paragraphs, mostly correct tense, topic- specific vocabulary and correct spelling of most high-frequency and phonetic

AC9E4LA03

Identify how texts across the curriculum have different language features and are typically organised into characteristic stages depending on purposes

AC9E4LY02

Listen for key points and information to carry out tasks and contribute to discussions, acknowledging another opinion, linking a response to the topic, and sharing and extending ideas and information

AC9E4LY03

Identify the characteristic features used in imaginative, informative and persuasive texts to meet the purpose of the text

AC9E4LY06

Plan, create, edit and publish written and multimodal imaginative, informative and persuasive texts, using visual features, relevant linked ideas, complex sentences, appropriate tense, synonyms and antonyms, correct spelling of multisyllabic words and simple punctuation

ACELA1484