English / Year 8 / Language / Text structure and organisation

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Understand how cohesion in texts is improved by strengthening the internal structure of paragraphs through the use of examples, quotations and substantiation of claims (ACELA1766)

Elaborations
  • writing paragraphs of extended length that explain and substantiate a particular personal viewpoint
General capabilities
  • Literacy Literacy
ScOT terms

Cohesion (Language)

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Syllabus bites: types of sentences

  • TLF-IDM016280

A web page resource with information, teacher guides and activities on types of sentences to support the Australian Curriculum in English K–10. It has detailed activities, links to resources and quizzes.

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Internet filters: a good idea?

  • TLF-IDM015646

Have you ever been confronted with something you didn't want to see while surfing the internet? When governments propose laws to filter the internet they can cause quite a stir, as shown in this clip from 2010. Many people think it's a great idea that will protect children, while others argue that such censorship limits ...

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Patrick Brennan: the legend of Ned Kelly

  • TLF-IDL363

Play the role of a reporter in 1881. Produce a feature article for a newspaper about the life of Ned Kelly. Review a brief history. Interview his friends and enemies. Gather evidence of social and political influences that affected Ned Kelly’s life. Compile an article that explores the myth and decide whether Ned Kelly ...

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Laptop wrap: Persuasive Writing

  • TLF-IDM015229

A resource with a focus on persuasive writing with information, links and activities. Includes a list of print, digital and other resources needed to teach the unit. This resource supports the BOS NSW Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum in English K–10.

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BBC Bitesize: compound sentences - revision

  • TLF-IDM010606

This is a series of four information sheets designed to teach students about phrases and clauses, sentence types and punctuation. It covers simple, complex and compound sentences. This resource is one of a series of online resources from the BBC's Bitesize collection.

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Starting Smart: capturing the moment: persuade, explain and entertain

  • TLF-IDM009229

This curriculum package provides teachers of students in years 7-9 with background information, seven lesson plans, activities and resources. The aim is to develop and extend students' knowledge of visual texts, specifically nature documentaries. The lessons model a range of teaching and learning strategies to explore the ...

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Waste not want not: How are our lifestyles shaping and changing the planet?

  • TLF-IDM013228

This is a unit of inquiry made up of 12 learning sequences for year 8 in the English for the Australian Curriculum resource. Each learning sequence contains a series of resources, suggested activities to carry out with students and a post-activity reflection. Students will explore how the concept of rubbish, garbage or ...

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Starting Smart: global relationships: entertain and persuade

  • TLF-IDM009230

This curriculum package provides teachers of students in years 7-9 with background information, seven lesson plans, activities and resources. The focus is on developing and extending students' knowledge of texts that have a moral. Examples include printed fables and stories as well as films. The lessons model a range of ...

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Starting Smart: effective energies: explain and inform

  • TLF-IDM009228

This curriculum package provides teachers of students in years 7-9 with background information, ten lesson plans, activities and resources designed to develop knowledge about explanations. The lessons model a range of teaching and learning strategies to explore the purpose, organisation, vocabulary and language structures ...

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Starting Smart: law-abiding equivalents: entertain and inform

  • TLF-IDM009227

This curriculum package provides teachers of students in years 7-9 with background information, lesson plans, activities and resources. It aims to develop and extend students' knowledge and understanding of narratives that are designed to entertain and inform. The lessons model a range of teaching and learning strategies ...

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