WEEK 5

2 Sessions - 60 minutes per session

Session
Focus
Session
10&11:

Inquiry Phase
Going further
E5
Elaborate
BLOOMS
TAXONOMY
Applying
(Application)

Learning Intention
& Success Criteria
Learning Intention
I can create a
historical narration to
show my knowledge
and understandings
of Australian history.

Whole class focus

Success Criteria
I can contribute
to class
discussions
I can reflect on
the historical
knowledge over
this unit
I can draft and
edit my letter
I can create a
interesting letter
with lots of
events
I can effectively
read and
highlight the key
points.
I can

Whole Class- As a class we will go

through the rubric of what is
expected when writing your letter.
After students have completed their
letter they will peer assess one
students work.
(ACELA1498, ACHHS086)

Whole Class- Students will have a

copy of one of Arthur Phillips letters
which he wrote back home to
England. Refer to weebly for letter
(State libarary of New South Wales
2016).

Sharing- 5 students will be chosen to

read their letter out to the class to
practice their oral and reading skills.
(ACELY1688)
What have you learnt so far?
Add to KWL Chart
Wonder wall- Each student is given
a post-it note and writes down a
question they have around the unit of
Australian history (students name on

Independent or teacher lead

groups
Group brainstorm-In groups of
5 students will reflect on the
different events Arthur Phillip
wrote about in his letter.
(ACELY1692)
Draft letter- Students will
brainstorm using topic and
ideas.
Letter writing- Students will
independently write their letter
either reflecting on being a
convict or a commander.
Students will need to include
things such as different events
that may happen on their trip to
Australia or something they may
have seen. This letter will be a
letter to a family member or a
friend. (ACHHS086)
Teacher assessmentTeacher rubric on letter writing
is linked to weebly.

Assessment
Summative
Oral and reading
skills when
sharing.
KWL Chart
What have you
learnt so far
contributions
Peer assess
another students
work
Formative
Contributions to
group
brainstorm
Informal
feedback
through
discussions with
individuals
Students utilise
time for
planning
effectively
Speaking and

successfully
reflect using the
KWL Chart.

post-it notes). Students will post their

post-it note on the wall. As a class we
will answer these questions together.
If there is questions we arent sure of
we will have time at the end of the
session to research and report to the
class.

listening
Self reflection
Using historical
language.
Post knowledge
of students
understandings
around
Australian
history
Resources
Students have
access to
internet for tasks
from weebly
Post-it notes

WEEK 6
2 Sessions - 60 minutes per session
Session
Focus
Session
12 &13

Inquiry Phase
Going further
E5
Elaborate

Learning Intention
& Success Criteria
Learning Intention
I can reflect and
think about the topic
and question to

Whole class focus

View video: Learning style
https://vimeo.com/149158779
(Smithsonian Science Ed Center
2016)

Independent or teacher lead

groups
Planning- Students will plan
their project of choice. Students
will plan how they will present
their project and what they

Assessment
Summative
Formative
Contributions to

BLOOMS
TAXONOMY
Analysing
(Analysis)

research around
Australian history.
Success Criteria
- I can reflect
on an aspect
I would like
to research
- I can plan a
successful
project
- I can use the
assessment
rubric
- I can discuss
and reflect
with my
peers and
teacher

Reflection-Students will have time

to reflect on the different learning
styles and the type of learner they
are.
Explain assessment- Students will
have an opportunity to develop a
project around something they would
like to investigate more about or
something they are still unsure about
and would like to find out more
about. Students will need to reflect
on what they have already learnt
about the first contact and Australian
history. Students will display their
project in a class exhibition to
display their project to demonstrate
their different communication styles
such as written, oral, graphic, visual
and electronic.
(ACELY1697)
How will you present your final
project?
Class discussion- Students will
discuss this with their peers around
them. The ideas and thoughts about
what they are planning to do to show
their knowledge and understandings
from the unit.
(ACELY1688)

would like to research more

about.
Students can display their
findings and understandings
using a brochure, poster, create a
video, diorama or model project.
(ACELA1498, ACELY1687,
ACELY1692, ACHHS086,
ACELY1697)
Short Term Goal Setting
Student will set their own
individual goal
-Planning complete
-Begin their project
-Research information for
project
Discuss what stage students are
at with planning of assessment
doing student teacher
conference.

group
brainstorm
Informal
feedback
through
discussions with
individuals
Students utilise
time for
planning
effectively
Post knowledge
of students
understandings
around
Australian
history
Students able to
set short term
goals
Utilise ICT to
research relevant
information
Student
communicate
their ideas and
needs
Student teacher
conferences
Resources
Computer and

Assessment- Students will need to

include the following things in their
project.
- Key topic or question to
focus their project on.
- Present interesting facts
about their topic
- Students use a range of
different information such as
books, Internet and
newspapers.
- Use a range of historical
language throughout their
written and oral presentation
- Present a clear and
presentable project.
- Use of minimal spelling
mistakes and grammar
Wonder wall- Students will re-vist
the wonder wall. This will provide
students with the chance to think
about any questions that havent been
answered or if students have
anymore questions to ask.
(ACHHS083)

projector for
ICT video
Learning style
Poster paper
Paper
Printer
Construction
Stationary
IPads