VC2E1LA03
explore how types of texts are organised according to their purpose, such as to recount, narrate, express opinion, inform, report and explain
- discussing and comparing the purposes and organisation of familiar texts
- becoming familiar with the typical stages of types of texts, for example recount and procedure
- recognising that the structure of a text may include words and pictures; for example, an informative text may include words, illustrations and diagrams
- Plus Plan
Personal Recount Sequencing Activity - Surprise!
A worksheet to use in the classroom when learning the sequence of a personal recount.
- Plus Plan
Three Little Pigs – Sequencing Worksheet
Identify the story beginning, series of events and ending with this narrative text sequencing activity.
- Plus Plan
Crabbing at Night - Sequencing Worksheet
Identify the story beginning, series of events and ending with this narrative text sequencing activity.
- Plus Plan
Why Bears Have Stumpy Tails – Sequencing Worksheet
Identify the story beginning, series of events and ending with this narrative text sequencing activity.
- Plus Plan
Exploring Informative Texts Unit Plan - Year 1 and Year 2
This English unit has been designed to introduce the informative genre to younger students; specifically, the purpose, structure and language features of information reports.
- Plus Plan
Exploring Persuasive Texts Unit Plan - Year 1 and Year 2
This English unit has been designed to introduce the persuasive genre to younger students; specifically, the purpose, structure and language features of persuasive texts.
- Plus Plan
Personal Recounts - Text Structure
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify and explore the structure of personal recounts.
- Plus Plan
On the Weekend
- Plus Plan
Exploring Procedural Texts Unit Plan
This English unit has been designed to introduce procedural texts to younger students. It addresses the purpose, structure and language features of instructions and recipes.
- Plus Plan
Introducing Simple Narrative Structure
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the structure of a narrative text using fairy tales.
- Plus Plan
Adding Detail Using Describing Words
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate how descriptive words, such as adjectives, can add detail to a personal recount.
- Plus Plan
Sequencing Ideas Using Time Connectives
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate how events can be sequenced using time connectives.
- Plus Plan
Personal Recounts - Language Features
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify and explore the language features of personal recounts.
- Plus Plan
Exploring Simple Narrative Structure
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the structure of a narrative text.
- Plus Plan
Informative Texts - Text Structure
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify and explore the structure of information reports.
- Plus Plan
Adding Detail Using Emotion Words
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate how emotion words can add detail to a personal recount.
- Plus Plan
Fact or Opinion?
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the difference between a fact and an opinion.
- Plus Plan
Simon Says!
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore action verbs, common nouns and adverbial phrases in procedures.
- Plus Plan
Instruct Me!
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore how procedures provide instructions about completing a task.
- Plus Plan
Strong Words Make Strong Opinions
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore how word choice can be used to strengthen an opinion.
- Plus Plan
Persuasive Language Features
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify and explore the language features of persuasive texts.
- Plus Plan
Exploring Narrative Texts Unit Plan - Year 1 and Year 2
This English unit uses fairy tales to introduce the narrative text type to younger students. It addresses the structure, characters and language features of a narrative.
- Plus Plan
Just the Facts!
A 60 minute lesson in which students will use facts to describe people, places, animals and objects.
- Plus Plan
Procedural Texts - Text Structure
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify and explore the structure of procedures.
- Plus Plan
Procedural Texts - Language Features
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify and explore the language features of procedures.
- Plus Plan
Simple Persuasive Structure
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify and explore the basic structure of persuasive texts.
- Plus Plan
For or Against?
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate reasons for and against a situation or topic.
- Plus Plan
Little Red Riding Hood Story Video
Introduce a fresh version of the Little Red Riding Hood story to your students with this animated video perfect for younger students.
- Plus Plan
Alice in Wonderland Story Video
Introduce the story of Alice in Wonderland to your students with this animated fairy tale video perfect for younger students.
- Plus Plan
Goldilocks and the Three Bears Story Video
Explore the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears with your students using this animated fairy tale video perfect for younger learners.
- Plus Plan
The Gingerbread Man Story Video
Introduce the story of The Gingerbread Man to your students with this animated fairy tale video perfect for younger students.
- Plus Plan
The Three Little Pigs Story Video
Explore the story of The Three Little Pigs with your students using this animated fairy tale video perfect for younger learners.