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Year 2 English Unit: Informative Texts

Timeframe: 10 weeks, 30 lessons, 60 minutes per lesson

Unit Overview

This unit aims to develop students' ability to listen to, read, view, and interpret various informative texts. Students will explore the structure and organisation of informative texts, learn new vocabulary, and understand how illustrations and diagrams support meaning. The unit includes formative assessments through class discussions and activities, and summative assessments in the form of a report and presentation in weeks 7-8 and 9-10.

Curriculum Outcomes and Content

Language:

Language variation and change

Understand that spoken, visual and written forms of language are different modes of communication with different features and their use varies according to the audience, purpose, context and cultural background (ACELA1460)

Language for interaction

Understand that language varies when people take on different roles in social and classroom interactions and how the use of key interpersonal language resources varies depending on context (ACELA1461)
Identify language that can be used for appreciating texts and the qualities of people and things (ACELA1462)

Text structure and organisation

Understand that different types of texts have identifiable text structures and language features that help the text serve its purpose (ACELA1463)
Recognise that capital letters signal proper nouns and commas are used to separate items in lists (ACELA1465)
Know some features of text organisation including page and screen layouts, alphabetical order, and different types of diagrams, for example timelines (ACELA1466)

Expressing and developing ideas

Understand that simple connections can be made between ideas by using a compound sentence with two or more clauses usually linked by a coordinating conjunction (ACELA1467)

Literature

Responding to literature

Compare opinions about characters, events and settings in and between texts (ACELT1589)

Examining literature

Discuss the characters and settings of different texts and explore how language is used to present these features in different ways (ACELT1591)

Creating literature

Create events and characters using different media that develop key events and characters from literary texts (ACELT1593)

Literacy:

Texts in context

Discuss different texts on a similar topic, identifying similarities and differences between the texts (ACELY1665)

Interacting with others

Listen for specific purposes and information, including instructions, and extend students’ own and others' ideas in discussions (ACELY1666)
Use interaction skills including initiating topics, making positive statements and voicing disagreement in an appropriate manner, speaking clearly and varying tone, volume and pace appropriately (ACELY1789)
Rehearse and deliver short presentations on familiar and new topics (ACELY1667)

Interpreting, analysing, evaluating

Identify the audience of imaginative, informative and persuasive texts (ACELY1668)
Read less predictable texts with phrasing and fluency by combining contextual, semantic, grammatical and phonic knowledge using text processing strategies, for example monitoring meaning, predicting, rereading and self-correcting (ACELY1669)
Use comprehension strategies to build literal and inferred meaning and begin to analyse texts by drawing on growing knowledge of context, language and visual features and print and multimodal text structures (ACELY1670)

Creating texts

Create short imaginative, informative and persuasive texts using growing knowledge of text structures and language features for familiar and some less familiar audiences, selecting print and multimodal elements appropriate to the audience and purpose (ACELY1671)
Reread and edit text for spelling, sentence-boundary punctuation and text structure (ACELY1672)
Write legibly and with growing fluency using unjoined upper case and lower case letters (ACELY1673)
Construct texts featuring print, visual and audio elements using software, including word processing programs (ACELY1674)

Week 1: Introduction to Informative Texts

Learning Intentions

Students will learn to identify the structure and features of informative texts.

Success Criteria

Students can:

Identify the purpose of informative texts
Recognise key features such as headings and diagrams

Lesson 1: What is an Informative Text?

Objective: Understand the purpose and structure of informative texts (ACELA1463)
Activities:
- Discuss examples of informative texts found in everyday life
- Identify common features such as headings and diagrams
Assessment: Class discussion and worksheet on identifying text features
Materials:
- Examples of informative texts (books, articles)
- Worksheet on text features

Lesson 2: Exploring Text Features

Objective: Recognise and use text features to locate information (ACELA1466)
Activities:
- Introduce text features such as table of contents, index, and glossary
- Practice using text features to find information
Assessment: Observation of students using text features to locate information
Materials:
- Texts with table of contents, index, and glossary
- Worksheets for practice

Lesson 3: Understanding Diagrams and Illustrations

Objective: Understand how diagrams and illustrations support text meaning (ACELA1466)
Activities:
- Introduce different types of diagrams and illustrations
- Practice interpreting diagrams and illustrations
Assessment: Worksheet on interpreting diagrams and illustrations
Materials:
- Examples of texts with diagrams and illustrations
- Worksheets for practice

Week 2: Building Vocabulary

Learning Intentions

Students will expand their vocabulary related to informative texts.

Success Criteria

Students can:

Use topic-specific vocabulary in discussions and writing
Identify new vocabulary in informative texts

Lesson 4: Introducing New Vocabulary

Objective: Understand and use new vocabulary related to informative texts (ACELA1470)
Activities:
- Introduce new vocabulary through a word wall
- Engage in vocabulary games and activities
Assessment: Vocabulary quiz
Materials:
- Word wall materials
- Vocabulary game resources

Lesson 5: Vocabulary in Context

Objective: Use new vocabulary in context (ACELA1470)
Activities:
- Read informative texts and highlight new vocabulary
- Discuss the meaning and use of new words in context
Assessment: Observation of vocabulary use in discussions
Materials:
- Informative texts
- Highlighters

Lesson 6: Creating Vocabulary Cards

Objective: Create vocabulary cards to reinforce learning (ACELA1470)
Activities:
- Create vocabulary cards with definitions and examples
- Use cards in a matching game
Assessment: Completed vocabulary cards
Materials:
- Cardstock or index cards
- Markers

Week 3: Understanding Text Structure

Learning Intentions

Students will learn to identify and use the structure of informative texts.

Success Criteria

Students can:

Identify the structure of informative texts
Use text structure to organise information

Lesson 7: Identifying Text Structure

Objective: Recognise the structure of informative texts (ACELA1463)
Activities:
- Examine the structure of various informative texts
- Create a graphic organiser to outline text structure
Assessment: Graphic organiser
Materials:
- Informative texts
- Graphic organiser templates

Lesson 8: Organising Information

Objective: Use text structure to organise information (ACELA1463)
Activities:
- Practice organising information using a graphic organiser
- Share and discuss organisers with peers
Assessment: Peer feedback on organisers
Materials:
- Graphic organiser templates
- Peer feedback forms

Lesson 9: Creating a Text Plan

Objective: Plan an informative text using a structured outline (ACELA1463)
Activities:
- Create a plan for an informative text using a structured outline
- Discuss plans with peers for feedback
Assessment: Completed text plan
Materials:
- Text plan templates
- Peer feedback forms

Week 4: Drafting Informative Texts

Learning Intentions

Students will draft their own informative texts using the knowledge gained.

Success Criteria

Students can:

Draft an informative text with a clear structure
Use appropriate vocabulary and text features

Lesson 10: Drafting the Introduction

Objective: Draft the introduction of an informative text (ACELY1671)
Activities:
- Discuss the purpose of an introduction
- Draft the introduction for their informative text
Assessment: Drafted introduction
Materials:
- Writing paper
- Examples of introductions

Lesson 11: Drafting the Body

Objective: Draft the body of an informative text (ACELY1671)
Activities:
- Discuss the purpose of the body in informative texts
- Draft the body for their informative text
Assessment: Drafted body
Materials:
- Writing paper
- Examples of body paragraphs

Lesson 12: Drafting the Conclusion

Objective: Draft the conclusion of an informative text (ACELY1671)
Activities:
- Discuss the purpose of a conclusion
- Draft the conclusion for their informative text
Assessment: Drafted conclusion
Materials:
- Writing paper
- Examples of conclusions

Week 5: Revising and Editing

Learning Intentions

Students will revise and edit their informative texts for clarity and accuracy.

Success Criteria

Students can:

Revise their text for clarity and coherence
Edit their text for spelling and punctuation

Lesson 13: Revising for Clarity

Objective: Revise informative texts for clarity and coherence (ACELY1672)
Activities:
- Review drafts and identify areas for improvement
- Revise drafts for clarity and coherence
Assessment: Revised draft
Materials:
- Drafts of informative texts
- Revision checklists

Lesson 14: Editing for Spelling and Punctuation

Objective: Edit informative texts for spelling and punctuation (ACELY1672)
Activities:
- Review drafts for spelling and punctuation errors
- Edit drafts to correct errors
Assessment: Edited draft
Materials:
- Drafts of informative texts
- Editing checklists

Lesson 15: Peer Review

Objective: Provide and receive feedback on informative texts (ACELY1672)
Activities:
- Exchange drafts with peers for review
- Provide and receive feedback on drafts
Assessment: Peer feedback forms
Materials:
- Drafts of informative texts
- Peer feedback forms

Week 6: Publishing Informative Texts

Learning Intentions

Students will publish their informative texts using digital tools.

Success Criteria

Students can:

Use digital tools to publish their informative texts
Include text features such as headings and diagrams

Lesson 16: Introduction to Digital Publishing

Objective: Understand the basics of digital publishing (ACELY1674)
Activities:
- Introduce digital publishing tools
- Explore examples of digital publications
Assessment: Class discussion on digital publishing
Materials:
- Computers or tablets
- Examples of digital publications

Lesson 17: Creating Digital Texts

Objective: Create a digital version of an informative text (ACELY1674)
Activities:
- Use digital tools to create a digital version of their text
- Include text features such as headings and diagrams
Assessment: Digital text
Materials:
- Computers or tablets
- Digital publishing software

Lesson 18: Finalising Digital Texts

Objective: Finalise and publish digital texts (ACELY1674)
Activities:
- Review and finalise digital texts
- Publish digital texts to a class blog or website
Assessment: Published digital text
Materials:
- Computers or tablets
- Access to class blog or website

Week 7: Research and Report Writing

Learning Intentions

Students will research a topic and collaboratively write an informative report.

Success Criteria

Students can:

Conduct research on a chosen topic with guidance
Collaboratively write an informative report with a clear structure

Lesson 19: Choosing a Research Topic

Objective: Choose a topic for research and report writing (ACELY1671)
Activities:
- Discuss potential research topics related to local food production or traditional food preparation.
- Choose a topic as a class and begin preliminary research with teacher support.
Assessment: Participation in topic selection and initial research notes.
Materials:
- Research materials (books, articles, internet)
- Research note templates

Lesson 20: Conducting Research

Objective: Conduct research on a chosen topic with teacher support (ACELY1671)
Activities:
- Conduct research using various sources with teacher guidance.
- Take notes and organise information collaboratively.
Assessment: Collaborative research notes.
Materials:
- Research materials (books, articles, internet)
- Research note templates

Lesson 21: Writing the Report

Objective: Collaboratively write an informative report based on research (ACELY1671)
Activities:
- Organise research notes into a structured report with teacher support.
- Write the report using appropriate vocabulary and text features.
Assessment: Drafted collaborative report.
Materials:
- Research notes
- Writing paper

Week 8: Revising and Presenting Reports

Learning Intentions

Students will revise their reports and prepare for a spoken/signed presentation.

Success Criteria

Students can:

Revise their report for clarity and coherence with teacher support
Prepare and deliver a spoken/signed presentation based on their report

Lesson 22: Revising the Report

Objective: Revise the informative report for clarity and coherence with teacher support (ACELY1672)
Activities:
- Review and revise the report for clarity and coherence with teacher guidance.
- Peer review and feedback with teacher facilitation.
Assessment: Revised collaborative report.
Materials:
- Drafted reports
- Peer feedback forms

Lesson 23: Preparing the Presentation

Objective: Prepare a spoken/signed presentation based on the report (ACELY1667)
Activities:
- Create a simple presentation outline based on the report with teacher support.
- Practice delivering the presentation with teacher guidance.
Assessment: Presentation outline.
Materials:
- Report
- Presentation outline templates

Lesson 24: Delivering the Presentation

Objective: Deliver a spoken/signed presentation based on the report (ACELY1667)
Activities:
- Deliver the presentation to the class with teacher support.
- Receive feedback from peers and teacher.
Assessment: Delivered presentation.
Materials:
- Presentation materials
- Feedback forms

Week 9: Exploring Multimodal Texts

Learning Intentions

Students will explore and create multimodal informative texts.

Success Criteria

Students can:

Identify features of multimodal texts
Create a multimodal text using digital tools

Lesson 25: Introduction to Multimodal Texts

Objective: Understand the features of multimodal texts (ACELY1674)
Activities:
- Explore examples of multimodal texts
- Discuss the features and purpose of multimodal texts
Assessment: Class discussion on multimodal texts
Materials:
- Examples of multimodal texts
- Digital devices

Lesson 26: Planning a Multimodal Text

Objective: Plan a multimodal informative text (ACELY1674)
Activities:
- Create a plan for a multimodal text
- Discuss plans with peers for feedback
Assessment: Multimodal text plan
Materials:
- Planning templates
- Peer feedback forms

Lesson 27: Creating a Multimodal Text

Objective: Create a multimodal informative text using digital tools (ACELY1674)
Activities:
- Use digital tools to create a multimodal text
- Include text, images, and audio elements
Assessment: Completed multimodal text
Materials:
- Digital devices
- Multimodal creation software

Week 10: Reflecting and Celebrating Learning

Learning Intentions

Students will reflect on their learning and celebrate their achievements.

Success Criteria

Students can:

Reflect on their learning journey
Share their achievements with peers and family

Lesson 28: Reflecting on Learning

Objective: Reflect on learning and set future goals (ACELY1672)
Activities:
- Reflect on learning experiences and achievements
- Set goals for future learning
Assessment: Reflection journal
Materials:
- Reflection journal templates
- Writing materials

Lesson 29: Preparing for the Celebration

Objective: Prepare for a celebration of learning (ACELY1667)
Activities:
- Plan and prepare for a class celebration
- Create invitations and decorations
Assessment: Prepared materials for celebration
Materials:
- Art and craft supplies
- Invitation templates

Lesson 30: Celebrating Learning

Objective: Celebrate learning achievements with peers and family (ACELY1667)
Activities:
- Host a class celebration to share learning achievements
- Share presentations and multimodal texts with guests
Assessment: Participation in celebration
Materials:
- Prepared presentations and texts
- Refreshments and decorations

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