4.5_Nerys+R

Hi all,

Thank you for taking a look at my program and assessment tasks - last one!

I have attached my program on 'Systems' and the marking criteria.

__**Conceptual focus**__ //Writers write sustained discussions supported by evidence, displaying a consistent point of view, cohesive structure and appropriate use of language of the intended audience.//

__**Literacy Target Areas**__
 * cohesion
 * audience

__**Class Background**__ I have a 5/6 composite class - 15 year 6 students and 14 year 5 students. Unfortunately I have had to teach separate HSIE units each term for each grade rather than having a Stage Three topic overall. Therefore, whilst my Year 6 students are learning about systems of government, my Year 5 have been studying Antarctica. The students in Year 5 are well above average academically and have been able to work on individual tasks. However, my Year 6 cohort have varying levels of ability and a few struggle with writing, specifically with audience.

The students have recently attended a 3 day excursion to Canberra which 'brought to life' many aspects of the unit - particularly our visit to the Electoral Education Centre where the students viewed a spectacular multi-media presentation on the history of democracy.

My program attached is the Year 6 unit of work on Government Systems.

Looking forward to your feedback

Nerys