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EN1-2A Plans, composes and reviews a small range of simple texts for a variety of purposes on familiar topics for known readers and viewers EN1-5A Uses a variety of strategies, including knowledge of sight words and letter-sound correspondences, to spell familiar words EN1-7B Identifies how language use in their own writing differs according to their purpose, audience and subject matter EN1-9B Uses basic grammatical features, punctuation conventions and vocabulary appropriate to the type of text when responding to and composing texts

Term 1 Weeks 7-11 Content Grammar Resources

Writing Template *Interactive resources on school server under Literacy include *Writing is Fun *Targeting Text - Interactively Label cards for each section of an exposition Scissors and Glue Stay Safe in the Sun text

2014 Evaluation

Outcomes

Pre-Assessment Writing Task All children should walk to school every day. Introduction Introduce the stages of an exposition (position and argument) using Jenny Eathers Writing is Fun as a model. Read expositions with the class and discuss purpose and audience. Deconstruction of text structure Write the headings Title, Statement of Position, Series of Arguments and Concluding Statement on cards. Revisit some of the examples on Jenny Eathers Writing is Fun. Cut out each section of an example and glue it under the correct heading. Students deconstruct the text Stay Safe in the Sun by colouring: Title green; Statement of Position purple; Series of arguments blue; Concluding Statement yellow (can be done as part of literacy groups). To explain statement of position state an opinion to the class, e.g. Dogs are better than cats. Ask the children to stand in different position in the room to show if they strongly agree or disagree. Independent Group activity: Provide students with a selection of topics which they must change from questions into statements of positions Talking & Listening Small groups - Select some topics from the list provided and have students discuss their position and come up with a list of arguments to support their position. Groups share with the class. Writing Topic The best marine animal is... State position & list at least two reasons for your position

Exposition topic cards Exposition topic cards

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Term 1 Weeks 7-11 Content Grammar

Verbs thinking, feeling, action (believe, plead, encourage, request, recommend, insist, demand) Present tense

2014 Resources
Cardboard to create verb poster. Exposition vocabulary sheet for word suggestions

Outcomes
EN1-1A Communicates with a range of people in informal and guided activities demonstrating interaction skills and considers how own communication is adjusted to different situations EN1-2A Plans, composes and reviews a small range of simple texts for a variety of purposes on familiar topics for known readers and viewers EN1-5A Uses a variety of strategies, including knowledge of sight words and letter-sound correspondences, to spell familiar words EN1-7B Identifies how language use in their own writing differs according to their purpose, audience and subject matter EN1-9B Uses basic grammatical features, punctuation conventions and vocabulary appropriate to the type of text when responding to and composing texts

Evaluation

Language using verbs Read Homework should be banned on the Jenny Eather site. Print students a copy or transfer onto IWB. Remind the class what verbs are. Ask the students to find words that tell us what the writer thinks or feels. Make a list of other words that could be used to state what people think or believe. . Also point out the present tense form which makes the argument more permanent and convincing. Find other thinking/feeling verbs in the sample, such as worrying Create a chart of Verbs categorised under thinking, feeling and action. Display in the classroom. Independent Activity using verbs In groups ask children to complete worksheet 47 from the student book of PM Writing 2. In this activity they are required to insert appropriate thinking verbs in a cloze passage then write some new sentences using the thinking verbs. Current grammar book similar activity? Deconstruction Time and Sequencing. Note the sequencing words used to organise the argument in Homework Should be Banned. Start a word bank for sequencing words that can be added to as the term progresses. Point out the fact that the arguments are sequenced with the most powerful argument first. Talking & Listening: Partners select a topic and opposing views from a hat and have ten minutes to prepare a 1 minute speech. Speakers must persuade the class that their view is correct and use time and sequence language. Suggested writing topics sea/environment theme

Thinking verbs

Activity sheet

Time and sequence words

Cardboard to create sequencing words poster Exposition vocabulary sheet for word suggestions (moving along words)

Topic talks phrased into opposing views

Swimming pools are better than the beach. Plastic bags should be banned see StudyLadder for example

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Text Type Writing Program - Exposition Week 9 Outcomes

EN1-1A Communicates with a range of people in informal and guided activities demonstrating interaction skills and considers how own communication is adjusted to different situations EN1-2A Plans, composes and reviews a small range of simple texts for a variety of purposes on familiar topics for known readers and viewers EN1-5A Uses a variety of strategies, including knowledge of sight words and letter-sound correspondences, to spell familiar words EN1-7B Identifies how language use in their own writing differs according to their purpose, audience and subject matter EN1-9B Uses basic grammatical features, punctuation conventions and vocabulary appropriate to the type of text when responding to and composing texts

Term 1 Weeks 7-11 Content Grammar Emotive language High modality words Resources YouTube or book version of Three Billy Goats Gruff & The Little Red Hen Letter from father Gruff

2014 Evaluation

Emotive language in persuasion Review the story of Three Billy Goats Gruff. Display the letter from the disgruntled goat father and highlight the emotive language. Remove the emotive language and discuss whether the text has the same effect. Read The Little Red Hen and jointly construct a letter from the hen to the other animals explaining why she shouldnt share her bread. Dont let the pigeon stay up late Watch the YouTube clip: Dont let the pigeon stay up late http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feX2RVJybJY Discuss the problem in the story and the reasons that the pigeon gave for staying up late Introduce the topic: Children should be allowed to choose their own bedtime. Students brainstorm arguments with a partner and present an argument to the class. Jointly create an exposition following appropriate structure and understanding of language. Advertising Look at persuasive language in advertisements. Students create posters advertising a particular product
Talking activity. Sit students in a circle. Have some non emotive statements prepared. Ask the first student to read one aloud, e.g. I believe puppies are cute. The next student adds or changes the words to increase the modality: I strongly believe puppies are cute. I strongly believe puppies are very cute etc. When no more variations can be thought of, the game begins again with a new statement.

You Tube clip of The man who planted trees

Advertisements with interesting persuasive language Cardboard & textas

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Text Type Writing Program - Exposition

Term 1 Weeks 7-11

2014

Week 10 & 11

Outcomes
EN1-1A Communicates with a range of people in informal and guided activities demonstrating interaction skills and considers how own communication is adjusted to different situations EN1-2A Plans, composes and reviews a small range of simple texts for a variety of purposes on familiar topics for known readers and viewers EN1-5A Uses a variety of strategies, including knowledge of sight words and letter-sound correspondences, to spell familiar words EN1-7B Identifies how language use in their own writing differs according to their purpose, audience and subject matter EN1-9B Uses basic grammatical features, punctuation conventions and vocabulary appropriate to the type of text when responding to and composing texts

Content Persuasive Letter Writing Read the following article about Manlys litter guards http://www.manly.nsw.gov.au/council/news/news/litterguards/ Discuss areas of local concern with the students what would they like to change. Students draft a letter to an appropriate person stating their position, arguments, and suggestions for change. Exposition Lesson Discuss areas of concern within the school and brainstorm supportive arguments, i.e. cleaner toilets, removing the road between school grounds, garden for every grade. Students may survey school members on the topic and write a letter to school principal, SRC or council with their concerns. Exposition Lesson Continue exposition writing and have students use a checklist to determine if all elements are present.
Post-Assessment Writing Task All children should walk to school every day.

Grammar

Resources

Evaluation

Exposition checklist Writing template

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Term 1 Weeks 7-11 Additional Resources

2014

Topic Suggestions

Children should be able to have snacks during class.

Additional Related Texts Helpful Websites

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Why is your favourite TV show the best show to watch? The best season is...

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2014

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