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Resilient Australia - To Create Change You Need To Be Heard - Write A Letter To The Editor
Lesson8 of 9 in this unit
SecondaryYear 7 - 8EnglishPersuasive writingEnvironmentalDisaster resilienceSocialLeadershipSocial Action
Lesson Summary
In this English lesson, students will explore examples of how a young person has used their voice to enact social change. From this inspiration, students will learn about the components of Letters to the Editor, before choosing their own topic from the content of this unit, to craft a persuasive response. Students can choose to send their letters to the newspaper, existing programs, projects or to their local MP, to have their voices heard.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand their options in making their voice heard
- demonstrate their understanding of what changes need to be made in Australia's disaster response.
Success criteria
Students can:
- identify the different elements of a Letter to the Editor
- write a persuasive letter arguing their point of view
- use persuasive language and devices to communicate their contention to an audience.
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