The documents in this section are for use with the Australian Curriculum version 8.4.
For version 9.0 resources see Australian Curriculum Version 9.0 in Queensland.
Unit details
Unit title: Exploring persuasive texts
Timing and duration: Term 4, 6 weeks
Assessment overview
Assessment title: Writing a persuasive text
Context: In Term 4, students have read picture books and stories that present a point of view. They have written short persuasive texts experimenting with persuasive language features, including ‘strong’ words or commands. In this task, students write a persuasive text to convince the reader whether Year 2 students should or should not have homework.
Technique and format: Extended response: Persuasive exposition
Mode and conditions: Written — 100–200 words; completed in class in two 30-minute sessions
Assessment date: Term 4, Week 6, in two lessons — Lesson 1: Plan and conference; Lesson 2: Write and hand in
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