SEMESTER 2 OVERVIEW Unit 4 2010
WHAT WILL WE BE HOW WILL WE DO
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LITERACY READING:
Analysis and response to a
variety of novels, poetry,
news articles (reporting and
opinion), non-fiction texts,
podcasts, short and feature
films, websites.
WRITING:
Development of a variety of
written pieces, including:
argumentative essays, letters
to the editor, reports,
narratives focussing on
specific elements of fiction,
explanations, poetry and
writing for theatre.
SPEAKING & LISTENING:
Students will engage in
various presentations within
numeracy, literacy, science
and integrated studies. They
will engage in discourse with
other students through regular
group-work (such as the
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Students will select texts
independently, analysing
and responding using the
literature circle
framework in groups
targeted at their reading
ability.
Students will develop
their writing pieces
through drafting,
self/peer/teacher editing
and publishing
Students will present to
peers, other classes,
parents and community
in a variety of curriculum
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groups working through
specific tasks.

NUMERACY Students will explore Students will work in

concepts within number,
space, measurement, chance
and data. They will work
mathematically to solve
authentic mathematical
problems, explaining their
processes to clarify
understanding.
flexible groups which are
targeted at individual
points of need. Pre and
post testing will allow
students to shift across
groups depending on
their learning needs.
Students will explore
mathematical concepts in
both short answer and
long authentic projects.

INQUIRY Students will explore the Students will develop a

LEARNING design process in Term 3,
with a specific focus upon
sustainable design
design portfolio,
capturing all their
thoughts as they develop
through the design
process. Excursions to
Top Designs and Ikea,
along with incursions
from professional
designers will inform
their learning.

Students will explore the To be confirmed after

Earth and Beyond in Term 4, planning
with a focus on space and
geography

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