Year 2 English Unit (Acv9): Informative Texts ℹ️

Written by James

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 through an informative report in weeks 7-8 and a multimodal presentation in weeks 9-10.

Skill Development and Unit Progression

Weeks 1-2: Introduction and Vocabulary Building

  • Skills Developed: Students learn to identify the structure and features of informative texts, such as headings and diagrams. They expand their vocabulary related to informative texts.
  • Lesson Progression: The initial lessons focus on understanding the purpose and structure of informative texts, followed by activities that introduce and practice new vocabulary.

Weeks 3-4: Text Structure and Drafting

  • Skills Developed: Students learn to use text structure to organise information and begin drafting their own informative texts.
  • Lesson Progression: Lessons build on the understanding of text structure by guiding students through planning and drafting their texts, focusing on introductions, bodies, and conclusions.

Weeks 5-6: Revising, Editing, and Publishing

  • Skills Developed: Students develop skills in revising and editing their texts for clarity, coherence, spelling, and punctuation. They also learn to publish their texts using digital tools.
  • Lesson Progression: The focus shifts to refining drafts through peer review and feedback, followed by digital publishing activities.

Weeks 7-8: Research and Report Writing

  • Skills Developed: Students conduct research and write informative reports, enhancing their ability to gather and organise information.
  • Lesson Progression: Lessons guide students through choosing a research topic, conducting research, and writing a structured report. This culminates in a spoken/signed report on local food production or traditional food preparation.

Weeks 9-10: Multimodal Texts and Presentation

  • Skills Developed: Students explore and create multimodal texts, integrating text, images, and audio. They also develop presentation skills.
  • Lesson Progression: Students plan and create a multimodal presentation, including a procedure for preparing food from a favorite celebration, and present it to the class.

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