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Literacy lessons for NAPLAN test preparation

PrimarySecondaryYear 3 - 10EnglishPersuasive writing

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This series of lessons focuses on developing literacy skills to prepare for the NAPLAN test, which is held in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9. The lessons incorporate real-world texts provided by Faber-Castell to stimulate literacy learning. The lessons cover key comprehension skills such as finding evidence, identifying the author's purpose, and interpreting the overall meaning of a text. Additionally, the lessons provide opportunities to practise narrative writing skills and persuasive writing techniques.

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Explicit instruction on the topic, increasing in complexity and breadth of knowledge.

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    Where's The Proof? (Reading Skills NAPLAN)
    PrimaryYear 3 - 4EnglishReadingPrimary
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    Small Ideas, Big Stories (Narrative Writing NAPLAN)
    PrimaryYear 3 - 4EnglishCreative writingPrimary
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    Convincing With Clarity (Persuasive Writing NAPLAN)
    PrimaryYear 5 - 6EnglishPersuasive writingPrimary
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    What's the Point? (Reading Skills NAPLAN)
    PrimaryYear 5 - 6EnglishReadingPrimary
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    Using Persuasive Devices (Persuasive Writing NAPLAN)
    SecondaryYear 7 - 8EnglishPersuasive writingSecondary
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    Vocabulary in Context (Reading Skills NAPLAN)
    SecondaryYear 7 - 8EnglishReadingSecondary
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    What's Your Journey? (Narrative Writing NAPLAN)
    SecondaryYear 9 - 10EnglishCreative writingSecondary
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    What's The Point? (Reading Skills NAPLAN)
    SecondaryYear 9 - 10EnglishReadingSecondary

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