Topic

Key Learning Area

English
Persuasive Writing
Creating Texts

Year Level
Lesson Outcome
(Students will be able to)

7
Plan, draft and publish a persuasive piece of writing based on one job description from
the movie City of Ember, using language to convey information and
ideas (ACELY1725)
Edit for meaning by reordering sentences and adding or substituting words for
impact (ACELY1726)

Safety Considerations

Assessment

Australian Curriculum
Reference (ACARA)
ACELY1725
ACELY1726
ACELA1521

Understand the uses of commas to separate clauses (ACELA1521)

1. Ensure school behaviour rules and consequences policy is adhered to
2. Establish and maintain clear and workable routines for
3. entering and leaving rooms, moving around
4. and working independently or in
5. groups
Methods to include:
Individual/Paired activity
Question and answer throughout the lesson
Student engagement

Resources
Preparation work from 11th November
Internet
Lesson Structure
Time

Introduction

ACARA Ref

Dimensions of
Learning (DOL)

Lesson Outcomes (above)

Gather and understanding of assumed knowledge by Q&A

ACELY1725

DOL 1

10

Group starter activity Give examples of non-punctuated

text, students then punctuate to gain meaning
Briefly discuss correct punctuation

ACELA1521

DOL 1 and 2

Time

Main content

ACR

DOL

35

Brainstorming using the plan template for writing a

persuasive text and chosen job title

ACELY1725

DOL 1, 2,3, 4 and 5

Internet search of chosen job description

Use the plan to draft a piece of persuasive text

Time
10

Pass to shoulder partner for proof reading

ACELY1725
ACELA1521
ACELY1725

Edit changes before writing final piece

Conclusion

ACELY1726
ACR

Address the objectives and clarify student understanding on

the purpose of persuasive text and punctuation to show
meaning to the reader

ACELA1521
ACELY1725
ACELY1726

DOL
DOL 1-5

Lesson Plan 1
Dimensions of Learning
DOL 1: Attitudes and perceptions

DOL 2: To acquire and integrate knowledge

DOL 3: Extend and refine their knowledge

DOL 4: Use knowledge meaningfully

DOL 5: Habits of Mind

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