Convincing With Clarity (Persuasive Writing NAPLAN)

Australian Curriculum content descriptions:

Year 5 English:

• Understand how to move beyond making bare assertions and take account of differing perspectives and points of view (ACELA1502).
• Understand how texts vary in purpose, structure and topic as well as the degree of formality (ACELA1504).
• Use interaction skills, for example paraphrasing, questioning and interpreting non-verbal cues and choose vocabulary and vocal effects appropriate for different audiences and purposes (ACELY1796).
• Identify and explain characteristic text structures and language features used in imaginative, informative and persuasive texts to meet the purpose of the text (ACELY1701).
• Re-read and edit student’s own and others’ work using agreed criteria for text structures and language features (ACELY1705).

Syllabus outcomes: EN3-8D, EN3-3A, EN3-5B, EN3-1A, EN2-1A.

General capabilities: Critical and Creative Thinking, Literacy.

Relevant parts of Year 5 English achievement standards: Students create imaginative, informative and persuasive texts for different purposes and audiences.

Unit of work: Faber-Castell – NAPLAN Preparation.

Time required: 120 mins.

Level of teacher scaffolding: Medium – some students may require support to develop or refine ideas.

• Projector
• Student writing books or paper
• Pens/pencils
• Example Scenarios
• Faber-Castell Sustainability Leaflet
• Persuasive Devices handout

This lesson is designed to build students’ competencies in the following skills:

• Communication
• Creativity

Faber-Castell has long understood the importance of creativity to all people, especially to young people. It is also continuously searching for environmentally friendly processes and high-quality materials to enhance children’s creative experience throughout every development phase. For more information about Faber-Castell, click here.