Year 5 Unit Overview Australian Curriculum: English and History. School name Unit title Duration of unit: 10 hours Hill Valley Primary School My Place by Nadia Wheatley and Donna Rawlins 12 x 50 minute lessons
Unit outline The focus of this unit involves an in-depth study of the picture book My Place by Nadia Wheatley and Donna Rawlins. This unit is important for students to compare and contrast the world in which they live by analysing a period of Australias history that helped to shape the world of today. Looking back through history gives the learner a deeper understanding of contemporary societys values, beliefs and laws.
The unit contributes to achieving English standards by: Allows children to recognise, celebrate and display the differences between different social and cultural groups over time. Allows students to create their own literary text, based off the work of a specific author. Allows students to explore and discuss the effect of a first-person narrative. Allows children to discuss the effect opinions have on literary texts, when written from the point of view of a solitary character, and how these opinions can differ from their own. Have students participate in class and group discussions about the text. Has children discuss the impacts of the images contained within the text on the viewer
The skills gained in English will also affect those of History. Literature is heavily focused on the study of set texts from a variety of cultures and sources, as such this allows to better understand differing perspectives and achievements of different cultures and the people coming from them, in both past and present contexts. In History, students utilise their English skills to undertake research, read texts with a level of critical analysis, and create texts that display historical understanding both clearly and logically. Unit contributes to History standards by: Allowing students to explore the reasons behind the migration to Australia, both voluntary and convict. To identify different points of view held by people in the past, and how they differ from today. To develop texts that contains elements and references to source material.
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Questioning techniques will be used throughout the unit to get students thinking about the impact the text has on both Literary and Historical studies. Examples of this are: How do you think the areas you live in have changed over time? How do you think people in the past would feel about how your area has changed? Why do you think people moved to your area? Why do you think Nadia Wheatley chose to write the book from different points of view? How important do you think the pictures within My Place are to the story?
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EDLA309 Adam Russell S00116469 Identify curriculum Content descriptions to be taught General capabilities and cross-curriculum priorities Language Literature Literacy Explain sequences of images in print texts and compare these to the ways hyperlinked digital texts are organised, explaining their effect on viewers interpretations (ACELA1511)
Identify aspects of literary texts that convey details or information about particular social, cultural and historical contexts (ACELT1608)
Create literary texts that experiment with structures, ideas and stylistic features of selected authors(ACELT1798)
Show how ideas and points of view in texts are conveyed through the use of vocabulary, including idiomatic expressions, objective and subjective language, and that these can change according to context (ACELY1698)
Plan, draft and publish imaginative, informative and persuasive print and multimodal texts, choosing text structures, language features, images and sound appropriate to purpose and audience (ACELY1704)
Use interaction skills, for example paraphrasing, questioning and interpreting non-verbal cues and choose vocabulary and vocal effects appropriate for different audiences and purposes (ACELY1796)
Use a range of software including word processing programs with fluency to construct, edit and publish written text, and select, edit and place visual, print and audio elements (ACELY1707)
Literacy
Numeracy
ICT capability
Critical and creative thinking
Ethical behaviour
Personal and social capability
Intercultural understanding
Sustainability
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HISTORY YEAR 5
Historical Knowledge and Understanding
The reasons people migrated to Australia from Europe and Asia, and the experiences and contributions of a particular migrant group within a colony. (ACHHK096)
Historical Skills
Identify points of view in the past and present (ACHHS104)
Develop texts, particularly narratives and descriptions, which incorporate source materials (ACHHS105) Achievement standard ENGLISH Receptive modes (listening, reading and viewing) By the end of Year 5, students explain how text structures assist in understanding the text. They understand how language features, images and vocabulary influence interpretations of characters, settings and events. They analyse and explain literal and implied information from a variety of texts. They describe how events, characters and settings in texts are depicted and explain their own responses to them. They listen and ask questions to clarify content.
Productive modes (speaking, writing and creating) Students use language features to show how ideas can be extended. They develop and explain a point of view about a text, selecting information, ideas and images from a range of resources. Students create a variety of sequenced texts for different purposes and audiences. They make presentations and contribute actively to class and group discussions, taking into account other perspectives. When writing, they demonstrate understanding of grammar, select specific vocabulary and use accurate spelling and punctuation, editing their work to provide structure and meaning.
HISTORY By the end of Year 5, students identify the causes and effects of change on particular communities, and describe aspects of the past that remained the same. They describe the different experiences of people in the past. They describe the significance of people and events in bringing about change. Students sequence events and people (their lifetime) in chronological order, using timelines. When researching, students develop questions to frame an historical inquiry. They identify a range of sources and locate and record information related to this inquiry. They examine sources to identify points of view. Students develop, organise and present their texts, particularly narratives and descriptions, using historical terms and concepts.
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EDLA309 Adam Russell S00116469 Relevant prior curriculum Curriculum working towards To be able to understand the difference between emotive and reporting language (ACELA1489): Australian Curriculum, Year 4: English: Language.
Understanding what makes texts cohesive, e.g. linking devices, pronouns and connectives (ACELA1491): Australian Curriculum, Year 4: English: Language.
Posses the ability to incorporate new words into a vocabulary from a range of sources, including new words encountered during research (ACELA1498): Australian Curriculum, Year 4: English: Language.
Understanding, on some level, the differences between the language of opinion, and the language of feeling (ACELA1489): Australian Curriculum, Year 4: English: Language.
Explore the effect that images can have on a range of texts (ACELA1496): Australian Curriculum, Year 4: English: Language.
Understand how different authors may represent similar storylines, ideas and relationships in different contexts (ACELT1602): Australian Curriculum, Year 4: English: Literature.
Be able to discuss literary experiences with others, sharing points of view (ACELT1603); Australian Curriculum, Year 4: English: Literature.
Know how authors and illustrators make stories compelling by utilising a variety of techniques, e.g. plot tension and character development (ACELT1605): Australian Curriculum, Year 4: English: Literature.
Know how to create literary texts that explore students own experiences (ACELT1607): Australian Curriculum, Year 4: English: Literature.
Having interaction skills that allow students to acknowledge each others points of view, and being able to speak clearly and coherently (ACELY1688): Australian Curriculum, Year 4: English: Literature.
Be able to sequence historical events via timelines (ACHHS081): Australian To be able to interoperate narrative texts as wordless picture books, relying on illustration for understanding (ACELA1511): Australian Curriculum, Year 5: English: Language.
Understanding that some elements of literature convey information about cultural elements and differences (ACELT1608): Australian Curriculum, Year 5: English: Language.
Be able to draw upon a variety of forms of fiction in order to compose a narrative point of view, while using figurative language, and basing work of selected authors (ACELT1798): Australian Curriculum, Year 5: English: Literature.
To be able to identify the narrative voice in a story, and be able to discuss the impact of their voice (ACELY1698): Australian Curriculum, Year 5: English: Literature.
To have the skills to be able to plan, draft and publish imaginative, informative and persuasive texts that are audience appropriate (ACELY1704): Australian Curriculum, Year 5: English: Literature.
To be able to use interaction skills such as; paraphrasing, questioning and interpreting and being able to interoperate non-verbal cues (ACELY1796): Australian Curriculum, Year 5: English: Literature.
To be able to use a variety of word processing programs to construct, edit and publish a written text (ACELY1707): Australian Curriculum, Year 5: English: Literature.
To be able to understand and formulate opinions of when people migrated to Australian, and the experiences that they went through (ACHHK096): Australian Curriculum, Year 5: History: Historical Knowledge and Understanding. 6 | Year 5 Unit Overview Australian Curriculum: English and History Curriculum, Year 4: History: Historical Skills.
Be able to identify different points of view (ACHHS085): Australian Curriculum, Year 4: History: Historical Skills.
Develop narratives based on the past (ACHHS086): Australian Curriculum, Year 4: History: Historical Skills.
To be able to understand that points of view held in the past differ from today (ACHHS104): Australian Curriculum, Year 5: History: Historical Skills.
To be able to develop texts, narratives in particular, that incorporate source materials (ACHHS105): Australian Curriculum, Year 5: History: Historical Skills.
Bridging content For the class as a whole to be able to transition from the Year 4 standards of both English and History effectively to the Year 5 standard, several things will have to be taught explicitly, whilst others need to be developed on their own. Examples of this explicit teaching may include: The difference between descriptive and emotional writing. Using different forms of questioning so the students can gain a deeper understanding of both the text and peer opinions. Examine the choices that authors make and learn from these choices. Re-examining the prior knowledge of narratives. The importance of drafting/writing/editing/publishing students work. Some students may not have the skills necessary to paraphrase and or question texts, but may be able to do so in conversation. Taking the time to transitional those skills should allow them to progress. The reasons and attitudes of migration to Australia. What were the circumstances for those involved? Some students may struggle with the concept of opinions changing over time, to rectify this, students could be asked when their opinions have changed on something after some time had passed, and explain that the concept is the same. Developing texts with the use of source materials. Guidance may be required; using a similar text may be useful in this instance. Links to other learning areas History: Whilst My Place is a fictional story, the time frames portrayed have a large amount of historical fact behind them. Students will be required to use skills such as the ability to interpret and paraphrase historical information, e.g. what were the circumstances of which people arrived in Australia? They will also be required to formulate an opinion on this, reflecting on their own familys migration to Australia, and if it was similar. They will be required to examine opinions that are portrayed within My Place, and recognise that they differ from opinions held today, e.g. slave labour. During and at the end of the unit, they will be required to formulate their own texts, through the use of differing source materials.
ICT: This will be required for both further research and word processing.
Maths: Students have a prior knowledge of number lines in Mathematics and a timeline of events can link back to this knowledge. Whilst the book is in descending order, a students knowledge of number lines will allow the use of a timeline in ascending order.
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EDLA309 Adam Russell S00116469 Assessment Make judgments Describe the assessment Assessment date Assessment 1 Receptive modes (listening, reading and viewing): Identify aspects of literary texts that convey details or information about particular social, cultural and historical contexts (ACELT1608)
Explain sequences of images in print texts and compare these to the ways hyperlinked digital texts are organised, explaining their effect on viewers interpretations (ACELA1511)
Productive modes (speaking, writing and creating): Plan, draft and publish imaginative, informative and persuasive print and multimodal texts, choosing text structures, language features, images and sound appropriate to purpose and audience (ACELY1704)
Use a range of software including word processing programs with fluency to construct, edit and publish written text, and select, edit and place visual, print and audio elements (ACELY1707)
Create literary texts that experiment with structures, ideas and stylistic features of selected authors (ACELT1798)
Develop texts, particularly narratives and descriptions, which incorporate source materials (ACHHS105) Assessment 1: Their Place Students are to interview a grandparent or family friend about themselves during the late 1940s. Questions such as, what occupations did your parents have; Are there any landmarks or buildings still around today that were there in your era; who were your heroes; will assist the students to complete this task. This assessment is summative and is to be completed between lessons 3 and 6. The type of assessment is a project. Students are required to take notes of their interview to compose a text of their grandparent/family friend in the 1940s and to illustrate it with either actual photographs or illustrate their own drawing to accompany it.
If a grandparent/family friend cannot be found a historical figure will be assigned to the student, e.g. Don Bradman, Robert Menzies, etc. Rather than interview they will conduct research using safe browsing options and biographies. Students who may not be suited to the task, for a variety of reasons, will be assisted by the teacher. A less detailed version will be accepted for those not at the required level.
Minimal risk is involved in this tasks completion. Care should be taken while using tools such as scissors when walking around the classroom. The classroom rules involving such should prevent any harm or injury.
Student work will be compiled into a version of My Place for the classroom. Students will be able to evaluate their work once it has be amassed, and by comparing and contrasting their work with the others in the class, they will be able to see what they need to work on in order to improve for future assessment pieces. The rubric will be displayed on a whiteboard whenever the task is being worked on, in a more student-friendly manner, displayed as a checklist. E.g. Am I using colours? Do my sentences flow onto each other?
The purpose of this assessment is to identify whether students are meeting the requirements for the Year 5 standard found within the Australian Curriculum. The format is to be two A4 pages or one A3 page. They will contain two or more paragraphs and two illustrations (photograph, portrait or students own illustration).
Between lessons 4 and 8. Due at the end of lesson 8.
8 | Year 5 Unit Overview Australian Curriculum: English and History Assessment Make judgments The resources required for this piece of assessment are as follows; two A4 or one A3 sheets of paper, coloured pens, pencils, crayons and/or paints, access to a class computer or access to graphite pencils. Rubric located in Appendix 1
Assessment 2: Stuck in 1948 The students have been sent back in time to 1948. Their task is to interview their peer about what they would miss the most from their current lives if they were stuck in 1948. The findings are to be presented orally in front of the class.
The students will use their interviewing techniques gained from assessment 1 to assist in completing assessment 2. The aim of the oral presentation is for students to discuss what their peer would miss, what they would enjoy and which time frame they would rather live in.
The purpose of this assessment is to analyse the writing style and ability to present in front of a class. It is a summative assessment at the completion with formative aspects taken from their responses and involvement during class discussions.
There is minimal risk in the completion of this assessment. Psychologically a student may encounter difficulty if the teacher does not enforce a strict guideline of politeness in regards to what is written about another student. This needs to be constantly monitored to ensure that the speech is written in a courteous fashion. The purpose of this piece of assessment is to identify whether the student groups are able to meet the requirements for the Year 5 standard located within both the Australian Curriculum English and History. The grade standard will be displayed on a modified, more child-friendly version of the rubric and will be displayed on the interactive whiteboard when the children are working on their speeches.
Rubric located in Appendix 2
Between lessons 9 and 12. Due at the end of lesson 12. Assessment 2 Receptive modes (listening, reading and viewing):
Understanding that some elements of literature convey information about cultural elements and differences (ACELT1608): Australian Curriculum, Year 5: English: Language.
To be able to use interaction skills such as; paraphrasing, questioning and interpreting and being able to interoperate non-verbal cues (ACELY1796): Australian Curriculum, Year 5: English: Literature.
To be able to understand that points of view held in the past differ from today (ACHHS104): Australian Curriculum, Year 5: History: Historical Skills.
Productive modes (speaking, writing and creating):
To be able to use a variety of word processing programs to construct, edit and publish a written text (ACELY1707): Australian Curriculum, Year 5: English: Literature.
To have the skills to be able to plan, draft and publish imaginative, informative and persuasive texts that are audience appropriate (ACELY1704): Australian Curriculum, Year 5: English: Literature.
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EDLA309 Adam Russell S00116469 Teaching and learning Supportive learning environment Teaching strategies and learning experiences Adjustments for needs of learners Resources Lesson 1: My Place a Book Walk Estimated Time For Lesson: 50 mins Objective/s: read the text My Place by Nadia Wheatley, (ACELA1511 Classroom Organisation: Children seated on floor in front of teacher. Learning Experiences: Book walk through the text, relying on images primarily to tell the story. Once having gauged students reactions and predictions, begin to read the text. Questioning to be used throughout Once the text has been read, have students record any unfamiliar words to the word-wall. Students who have difficulty seeing or hearing can sit nearer to the teacher.
Students with muscular difficulties are permitted to sit on a chair or personal device.
Questioning will be used to break the monotony of reading a text The set text, My Place by Nadia Wheatley and Donna Rawlins. Lesson 2: My Place Then and Now Estimated Time For Lesson: 50 mins Objective/s: To gauge what students know about 1948, (ACELT1608), (ACHHK096), (ACHHS104), (ACELY1698) Classroom Organisation: Seated on the floor in front of the teacher, transition to desks. Learning Experiences: Reflect upon first lesson. Re-read the two page spread of 1948. Explore the themes and attitudes of 1948 through the use of a KWL chart. What they know from the text, what they want to know further and what they have learnt (at the end of the unit). Add terms/words that require more investigation on the word-wall. The students knowledge of 1948 may be quite thin, anecdotal accounts may be required to assist, e.g. WWII finished in 1945, Don Bradmans last test series was in 1948, etc. The set text A2 poster for KWL chart Whiteboard/permanent markers Word-wall Lesson 3: Interview and Research Why Is It Important? Estimated Time For Lesson: 50 mins Objective/s: Researching Primary and Secondary sources, (ACHHS104), (ACHHS105), (ACHHK096), (ACELY1796) Students with learning disabilities can be seated closer to the teacher or assisted by an aide.
Students will record how to Computers Word-wall Interactive whiteboard Stylus/Pen 10 | Year 5 Unit Overview Australian Curriculum: English and History Teaching and learning Supportive learning environment Teaching strategies and learning experiences Adjustments for needs of learners Resources Classroom Organisation: Students seated at desks. Learning Experiences: Reflect upon KWL chart from Lesson 2. Choose a person to interview who grew up in the 1940s (grandparent/family friend/historical figure (Australian). Each student will inform the teacher of their choice before the end of the lesson or will be allocated an Australian historical figure. How to interview effectively. What questions need to be asked? What is relevant? What do we do if we are unsure of a landmark, building or person from the era? How to research safely and effectively. Add terms/words that require more investigation on the word-wall. interview/research effectively in their notebooks for future reference. KWL chart Students notebook Lesson 4: How To Interview Estimated Time For Lesson: 50 mins Objective/s: How to ask effective interview questions, (ACHHS104), (ACHHS105), (ACHHK096), (ACELY1796) Classroom Organisation: Students seated at desks. Learning Experiences: Reflect upon strategies for effective interviewing and research. Create a class list (based on previous lessons knowledge) of effective questions to be asked. Students will devise a set of 7 questions to ask their person (or to research their chosen/allocated historical figure) about life in the 1940s. These 7 questions need to be shown to the teacher for approval. Add any terms/words that require further investigation on the word-wall. This interview will form the Their Place poster about their chosen person/historical figure Homework Task Interview chosen grandparent/family friend with the questions devised in class. Students who have difficulty seeing or hearing can sit nearer to the teacher.
Students with learning disabilities will be designated an aide to assist. Students notebook (with last lessons notes) Interactive whiteboard Stylus/Pen 11
EDLA309 Adam Russell S00116469 Teaching and learning Supportive learning environment Teaching strategies and learning experiences Adjustments for needs of learners Resources Those who chose or were assigned a historical figure must research three of their questions. Lesson 5: Composing a Text Estimated Time For Lesson: 50 mins Objective/s: Have students understand the elements of a text composed with historical influences, (ACELY1796), (ACELY1707), (ACHHK096), (ACELA1511) Classroom Organisation: Students seated at desks. Learning Experiences: Review the homework task. Were all of your questions asked? Analyse the format of the chosen text. Have children identify some elements of the text that makes it unique. E.g. This is my place... stating name and age, reason for moving, simple text, etc. Use KWL chart from Lesson 2 to analyse the things that students want to know. Devise a new list entitled Life in 1948. This will assist them when they compose their own texts. Compose a class text, using an example character. This will give the class a chance to see how composing texts with certain elements work. Explain that you are emulating the authors style, and that will be required of the students. Point out how the narrative is written using historical context. Add any new points that arise to the Life in 1948 list, and any new words to the word-wall. Ensure to question students of their understanding of the task at hand. Use the Life in 1948 list to assist with this.
Those with learning difficulties will get additional assistance from an aide. The set text Word-wall Life in 1948 list Interactive whiteboard Stylus/Pen Lesson 6: Composing Your Text Estimated Time For Lesson: 50 mins Objective/s: Using the research/responses from the interview, students will begin to develop their own texts, (ACELY1796), (ACELY1707), (ACHHK096), (ACELA1511), Students who may struggle with the task can be assisted in both research and the composing of their text by the classroom teacher or Life in 1948 list Word-wall KWL chart The set text 12 | Year 5 Unit Overview Australian Curriculum: English and History Teaching and learning Supportive learning environment Teaching strategies and learning experiences Adjustments for needs of learners Resources (ACHHS105) Classroom Organisation: Students seated at desks. Learning Experiences: Using the research/responses gathered students are to begin composing their text. If further research is required, the students may use the computers provided. Reinforce the style of text that is required (emulating the authors style). Each student is to show their progress to either the teacher or aide. aide.
Students with learning difficulties will require the assistance of an aide. Interactive whiteboard Students notebook Computers Lesson 7: First Draft and Editing Estimated Time For Lesson: 50 mins Objective/s: Complete a first draft and improve upon it, (ACELY1704), (ACELY1796), (ACELY1707), (ACHHK096), (ACELA1511), (ACHHS105) Classroom Organisation: Students seated at desks. Learning Experiences: Students are to have completed their first draft and have it viewed by the teacher for feedback. Once feedback has been received they are to edit their work to improve it. Students begin artwork/arrange photographs for their pages. No more research is allowed. Students who will have trouble drafting narratives can work with the classroom teacher/aide. Students notebook Art supplies Glue Scissors Lesson 8: Completing The Poster Estimated Time For Lesson: 50 mins Objective/s: To have students complete their page, (ACELY1704), (ACELY1796), (ACELY1707), (ACHHK096), (ACELA1511), (ACHHS105) Classroom Organisation: Students working at their desks/computers/carpet. Learning Experiences: Have children complete their narratives, either handwritten or composed on the computer, and glued atop of their artwork in the style My Place uses. Compile the completed pages and display as a class version of My Place. Complete the What have we learnt section of the KWL chart. Students having trouble completing their pages can be assisted by students who have already completed their work or the classroom teacher/aide. The set text Interactive whiteboard A3/A4 paper Art supplies Glue Scissors Computers KWL chart 13
EDLA309 Adam Russell S00116469 Teaching and learning Supportive learning environment Teaching strategies and learning experiences Adjustments for needs of learners Resources
Lesson 9: Stuck In Time Estimated Time For Lesson: 50 mins Objective/s: Students interview their peer about their life and what they would miss most, (ACELY1796), (ACELY1707), (ACHHK096) Classroom Organisation: Students seated at desks, transitioning to pairs. Learning Experiences: The students have been sent back in time to 1948. As they have learnt, life is very different in 1948 and there are a lot of things they do not have the technology to do. Brainstorm a list of activities that would not be possible and of things that would still be possible in 1948. Students will be allocated into pairs. Their task is to interview their peer (using their effective interviewing techniques) to determine the things they would miss most about 2013. Use similar questions from Assessment 1 to assist with this. Students who have difficulty seeing or hearing can sit nearer to the teacher.
Students with learning disabilities will be designated an aide to assist. Interactive whiteboard Stylus/Pen KWL chart Life in 1948 list Students notebook Lesson 10: Composing Your Text Estimated Time For Lesson: 50 mins Objective/s: Complete a first draft and improve upon it, (ACELY1704), (ACELY1796), (ACELY1707), (ACHHK096), (ACELA1511), (ACHHS105) Classroom Organisation: Students seated at desks. Learning Experiences: Students are to collate the responses from their peer to being a first draft of their peers life in 1948. Students are to have completed their first draft and have it viewed by the teacher for feedback. Once feedback has been received they are to edit their work to improve it. Students will be constantly reminded to be courteous and polite in what they write about their peer. Students who may struggle with the task can be assisted composing of their text by the classroom teacher or aide.
Students with learning difficulties will require the assistance of an aide. KWL Chart Life In 1948 List Students notebook 14 | Year 5 Unit Overview Australian Curriculum: English and History Teaching and learning Supportive learning environment Teaching strategies and learning experiences Adjustments for needs of learners Resources Lesson 11: Final Draft and Preparing To Present Estimated Time For Lesson: 50 mins Objective/s: Students will complete their final draft in preparation to present next lesson, (ACELY1796), (ACELY1707), (ACHHK096) Classroom Organisation: Students seated at desks, transition to computers. Learning Experiences: This lesson will give time for students to complete their final draft and prepare for their speech. Students are permitted to use the computers to type their final draft. Students are again reminded to be a courteous and polite as possible with what they write about their peer. Students with learning difficulties can utilize an aide for assistance.
Students are permitted to practice their speech if they finish early.
Early finishers can also choose to present this lesson if they are ready (and there is available time to do so). Computers Students notebook Life in 1948 list Lesson 12: Presentations Estimated Time For Lesson: 50 mins Objective/s: All students to present their peer interviewed speech, (ACELY1796) Classroom Organisation: Students seated on the carpet. Learning Experiences: Students to present their speech about the things their peer will miss most if they were stuck in 1948. Students not presenting are to behave in a respectful, courteous manner at all times. Students are to speak between 2 to 3 minutes. All presentations are to be completed by the end of the lesson.
Students who require assistance can utilize an aide for assistance.
Nervous students can be calmed by individual tips. Life in 1948 list Students completed speech (either in palm card or full speech format depending on confidence)
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EDLA309 Adam Russell S00116469 Use feedback Ways to monitor learning and assessment Teachers are to meet collaboratively throughout the unit, to ensure that the needs of all learners are being met by the unit. If not, a meeting will be held and the unit plan altered until all learners are being provided for. Co-marking and cross-marking will be used to ensure that all students are marked upon the level of their work fairly, and at the same level to reach consensus and consistency. Feedback to students Assessment 1: All students will have their work displayed around the classroom. Children can compare their work with others to reflect on their own performance and the standard of the class. This will assist for assessment 2. Assessment 2: Students will be given individual feedback on both the oral and written components of their assessment. Students who struggle will be given tips on how to improve in the future. Reflection on the unit plan Areas to observe: Activities that worked well, and why Ways to improve activities Assessment that worked well, and why Improvements to assessment Student misconceptions, and how they can be clarified
16 | Year 5 Unit Overview Australian Curriculum: English and History Appendix 1 : Their Place Teacher Name: Mr. Russell Student Name: ________________________________________
CATEGORY Well Above Expected Above Expected At Expected Below Expected Required Elements The poster includes all required elements as well as additional information. All required elements are included on the poster. All but 1 of the required elements are included on the poster. Several required elements were missing. Attractiveness The poster is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. The poster is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness. The poster is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy. The poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive. Knowledge Gained Student can accurately answer all questions related to facts in the poster and processes used to create the poster. Student can accurately answer most questions related to facts in the poster and processes used to create the poster. Student can accurately answer about 75% of questions related to facts in the poster and processes used to create the poster. Student appears to have insufficient knowledge about the facts or processes used in the poster. Grammar There are no grammatical mistakes on the poster. There is 1 grammatical mistake on the poster. There are 2 grammatical mistakes on the poster. There are more than 2 grammatical mistakes on the poster. Overall The student has achieved well above the expected level. The student has achieved above the expected level. The student has achieved the expected level. The student has not achieved the expected level.
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EDLA309 Adam Russell S00116469 Appendix 2: Stuck in 1948 Teacher Name: Mr. Russell Student Name: ________________________________________
CATEGORY Well Above Expected Above Expected At Expected Below Expected Preparedness Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed. Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals. The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking. Student does not seem at all prepared to present. Time-Limit Presentation is 2-3 minutes long. Presentation is 1 and a half minutes long. Presentation is 1 minute long. Presentation is less than 1 minutes OR more than 5 minutes. Content Shows a full understanding of the topic. Shows a good understanding of the topic. Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic. Does not seem to understand the topic very well. Listens to Other Presentations Listens intently. Does not make distracting noises or movements. Listens intently but has one distracting noise or movement. Sometimes does not appear to be listening but is not distracting. Sometimes does not appear to be listening and has distracting noises or movements. Overall The student has achieved well above the expected level. The student has achieved above the expected level. The student has achieved the expected level. The student has not achieved the expected level.