Discuss literary experiences with others, sharing responses and expressing a point of view
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sharing and discussing students' own and others' understanding of the effects of particular literary techniques on their appreciation of t...
Use metalanguage to describe the effects of ideas, text structures and language features of literary textsElaborationsexamining the authorâs description of a characterâs appearance, behaviour and speech and noting how the characterâs d...
Discuss how authors and illustrators make stories exciting, moving and absorbing and hold readersâ interest by using various techniques, for example character development and plot tensionElaborationsexamining the authorâs description of a c...
Identify characteristic features used in imaginative, informative and persuasive texts to meet the purpose of the textElaborationsdescribing the language which authors use to create imaginary worlds; how textual features such as headings, subheadings...
Read different types of texts by combining contextual , semantic, grammatical and phonic knowledge using text processing strategies for example monitoring meaning, cross checking and reviewingElaborationsreading new and different kinds of texts with...
Identify aspects of literary texts that convey details or information about particular social, cultural and historical contextsElaborationsdescribing how aspects of literature, for example visuals, symbolic elements, dialogue and character descriptio...
Present a point of view about particular literary texts using appropriate metalanguage, and reflecting on the viewpoints of others
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posing and discussing questions, such as 'Should this character have behaved as they did?', and be...
Use metalanguage to describe the effects of ideas, text structures and language features on particular audiencesElaborationsorally, in writing or using digital media, giving a considered interpretation and opinion about a literary text, recognising t...
Recognise that ideas in literary texts can be conveyed from different viewpoints, which can lead to different kinds of interpretations and responsesElaborationsidentifying the narrative voice (the person or entity through whom the audience experience...
Identify and explain characteristic text structures and language features used in imaginative, informative and persuasive texts to meet the purpose of the textElaborationsexplaining how the features of a text advocating community action, for example ...
Make connections between studentsâ own experiences and those of characters and events represented in texts drawn from different historical, social and cultural contextsElaborationsrecognising the influence our different historical, social and cu...
Analyse and evaluate similarities and differences in texts on similar topics, themes or plotsElaborationsexploring texts on a similar topic by authors with very different styles, for example comparing fantasy quest novels or realistic novels on a spe...
Identify and explain how choices in language, for example modality, emphasis, repetition and metaphor, influence personal response to different textsElaborationsnoting how degrees of possibility are opened up through the use of modal verbs (for examp...
Analyse strategies authors use to influence readersElaborationsidentify how authors use language to position the reader and give reasons (Skills: Literacy, Critical and Creative Thinking)(View this topic on www.australiancurriculum.edu.au )
Thinks imaginatively, creatively, interpretively and critically about information and ideas and identifies connections between texts when responding to and composing texts
Identify features used in imaginative, informative and persuasive texts to meet the purpose of the text, and understand how texts vary in complexity and technicality depending on the approach to the topic, the purpose and the intended audience
Read different types of texts for specific purposes by combining phonic, semantic, contextual and grammatical knowledge using text processing strategies, including monitoring meaning, skimming, scanning and reviewing
Make connections between own experiences and those of characters and events represented in texts drawn from different historical, social and cultural contexts
Read different types of texts, integrating phonic, semantic and grammatical knowledge to read accurately and fluently, re-reading and self-correcting when needed
Identify aspects of literary texts that represent details or information about historical, social and cultural contexts in literature by First Nations Australian, and wide-ranging Australian and world authors
Present an opinion on a literary text using specific terms about literary devices, text structures and language features, and reflect on the viewpoints of others
Identify responses to characters and events in literary texts, drawn from historical, social or cultural contexts, by First Nations Australian, and wide-ranging Australian and world authors
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I wish that these were collated into a booklet! Then all could be printed and collated at once to be used throughout the term.
Brittany Collins
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Hi Emily! Thanks for the great idea! We will definitely see if this can be an added feature in the future. Have a great day!
Emily Sussanna
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These are amazing! Would there be a chance to convert these into task cards, so that students can just complete these activities in their books?
Emily Sussanna
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Thank you! These are awesome!
Emma (Teach Starter)
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Hi Emily, thank you so much for your comment! We are so glad you are happy with our resources. We do have some Literature Study Task Cards for Upper Primary that may suit your needs. You can find them here >>> https://www.teachstarter.com/au/teaching-resource/literature-study-task-cards-upper-primary/. Please let me know if these are the type of thing you are looking for :)
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I wish that these were collated into a booklet! Then all could be printed and collated at once to be used throughout the term.
Hi Emily! Thanks for the great idea! We will definitely see if this can be an added feature in the future. Have a great day!
These are amazing! Would there be a chance to convert these into task cards, so that students can just complete these activities in their books?
Thank you! These are awesome!
Hi Emily, thank you so much for your comment! We are so glad you are happy with our resources. We do have some Literature Study Task Cards for Upper Primary that may suit your needs. You can find them here >>> https://www.teachstarter.com/au/teaching-resource/literature-study-task-cards-upper-primary/. Please let me know if these are the type of thing you are looking for :)