Author(s): COLVIN, NORAH

Education

The books contain 32 units (4 per term) with a review after every 8 units. Two units per term
explore each text type, with an annotated model text followed by an opportunity for students to
create their own new text. This follows the NSW English syllabus’ ‘gradual release of
responsibility’ model:
1. Information is presented and explained in a detailed model.
2. Students are supported to identify features of the model.
3. Students use the model as a guide to write a text of their own about a given stimulus.

During the writing process students learn:

to incorporate the required structure and parts of speech
to plan, draft and receive feedback on their text before writing a revised draft
to conduct a self-evaluation at the conclusion to determine how well they adhered to the
structure and included appropriate parts of speech.

The final unit in each term provides students with additional practice in writing, either an
imaginative or persuasive text, by innovating on an existing text to change characters, setting or
point of view. As these are the two main text types that students encounter in NAPLAN
assessments, the additional practice helps prepare them for the tests.