Lesson summary
This lesson strongly scaffolds students through the process of editing an information text by categorising discreet facts into more coherent sections and paragraphs. Students also learn about echidnas and platypuses.
Learning intentions:
Students will...
- edit texts for meaning by moving information to improve structure
Success criteria:
Students can...
- categorise facts according to the type of information they communicate
- use paragraphs and sub-headings in their writing
Lesson guides and printables
Lesson details
Curriculum mapping
Australian Curriculum content descriptions:
Year 3 English:
- Understand that paragraphs are a key organisational feature of written texts (ACELA1479)
- Re-read and edit texts for meaning, appropriate structure, grammatical choices and punctuation (ACELY1683)
Year 4 English:
- Understand how texts are made cohesive through the use of linking devices including pronoun reference and text connectives (ACELA1491)
- Re-read and edit for meaning by adding, deleting or moving words or word groups to improve content and structure (ACELY1695)
Syllabus outcomes: EN2-9B, EN2-2A
General capabilities: Literacy, Critical and Creative Thinking.
Relevant parts of Year 3 English achievement standards: Students understand how content can be organised using different text structures depending on the purpose of the text. They re-read and edit their writing, checking their work for appropriate vocabulary, structure and meaning.
Relevant parts of Year 4 English achievement standards: Students understand that texts have different text structures depending on purpose and context. They demonstrate understanding of grammar, select vocabulary from a range of resources and use accurate spelling and punctuation, re-reading and editing their work to improve meaning.
Resources required
- Coloured pens or highlighters x5
- Echidna Information Text – one copy per student. It would also be useful to print a large (A3) version of this for your demonstration
- (Optional) Platypus Information Text – one copy per student.
- Scaffolded Categories Worksheet – one copy per students who require additional support
- Student workbooks
- Student writing materials
Skills
This lesson is designed to build students’ competencies in the following skills:
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
Additional info
Subjects: English.
Year Level: Years 3 & 4.
Topics: Editing, information text, facts, science, biology, habitats, categories, paragraphs, echidnas, platypus, writing.
Teaching Time: 50 minutes
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