AOS2: Creating texts

Area of Study Description

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In this area of study, students build on the knowledge and skills developed through Unit 1. They read and engage imaginatively and critically with mentor texts, and effective and cohesive writing within identified contexts. Through close reading, students expand their understanding of the diverse ways that vocabulary, text structures, language features, conventions and ideas can interweave to create compelling texts. They further consider mentor texts through their understanding of the ways that purpose, context (including mode), and specific and situated audiences influence and shape writing.

Students work with mentor texts to inspire their own creative processes, to generate ideas for their writing, and as models for effective writing. They experiment with adaptation and individual creation, and demonstrate insight into ideas and effective writing strategies in their texts. They reflect on the deliberate choices they have made through their writing processes in their commentaries.

On completion of this unit the student should be able to demonstrate effective writing skills by producing their own texts, designed to respond to a specific context and audience to achieve a stated purpose; and to explain their decisions made through writing processes.

To achieve the outcome the student will draw on knowledge and related skills outlined in Area of Study 2.

Key Knowledge

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the role of mentor texts as models of effective and cohesive writing

vocabulary, text structures and language features used in effective and cohesive writing

the ways purpose, context (including mode) and audience shape writing

the range of ideas presented in various ways in mentor texts

different language modes and their effects on structure and meaning

the ways the purpose of the author hones the use of language

strategies to generate and develop ideas

writing processes including drafting, refining and considering feedback

the value of collaboration and discussion

standard and non-standard conventions of language, including syntax, punctuation and spelling.

Key Skills

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read and explore mentor texts to understand the mechanics of effective and cohesive writing

experiment with vocabulary, text structures and language features for effective and cohesive writing

create texts with a stated purpose (to express, to reflect, to explain or to argue) and an understanding of context (including mode) and audience

select and apply writing processes

generate and use ideas, and discuss, develop and extend ideas

explore and employ voices appropriate to purpose, context (including mode) and audience

experiment with and extend vocabulary for effective and cohesive writing

plan, create, draft, refine and complete individual writing

collaborate and provide feedback in class, including through listening and speaking, with peers and teachers

explain and comment on the vocabulary and text structures. language features, conventions and ideas used in their own writing

reflect on and share the implications of authorial choices in their own writing and the writings of others

apply standard and non-standard conventions of language, including syntax, punctuation, and spelling, where appropriate.

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