Lesson
1:
Introduction
Subject:
English
Year
Level:
4
Lesson
Duration:
1
Hour
General
Information:
This
lesson
will
be
held
in
the
classroom
and
will
need
computers.
If
computers
are
unable
to
be
transported
into
the
classroom
then
the
lesson
can
take
place
in
a
computer
lab
or
library.
Intended
Learning
Outcomes/Purpose:
• Create
literary
texts
by
developing
storylines,
characters
and
settings
(ACARA)
• Plan,
draft
and
publish
imaginative,
informative
and
persuasive
texts
containing
key
information
and
supporting
details
for
a
widening
range
of
audiences,
demonstrating
increasing
control
over
text
structures
and
language
features
(ACARA)
• Understand
how
texts
vary
in
complexity
and
technicality
depending
on
the
approach
to
the
topic,
the
purpose
and
the
intended
audience
(ACARA)
• Create
literary
texts
that
explore
students’
own
experiences
and
imagining
(ACARA)
• Discuss
how
authors
and
illustrators
make
stories
exciting,
moving
and
absorbing
and
hold
readers’
interest
by
using
various
techniques,
for
example
character
development
and
plot
tension
(ACARA)
• Learning
different
narrative
form.
• Learn
how
to
use
technologies
that
can
help
with
brainstorming.
• Differentiation
between
main
characters
and
sub-‐characters.
• The
purpose
is
so
they
can
start
thinking
about
making
their
own
comic
and
superhero
character.
Prior
Learning
and
Experiences:
The
reading
of
children's
literature
in
precious
years
will
aid
the
children
in
the
completion
of
the
lesson.
The
background
knowledge
of
superheroes
from
TV
and
reading
will
also
be
of
use
during
this
lesson.
The
students'
prior
knowledge
of
superheroes
and
books
will
assist
them
with
creating
their
own
superheroes,
story
lines
and
backstories.