This model text is an information report about Mount Everest. It has been written to meet the Year 6 Australian Curriculum English Learning Area and comes with a handy annotated version detailing the text-type specific features (red), grammar (green), punctuation (purple), spelling (blue) teaching opportunities should you wish to use this text with your learners.

Australian Curriculum

Year 6 Achievement Standards

Students understand how language features and language patterns can be used for emphasis. They show how specific details can be used to support a point of view. They explain how their choices of language features and images are used.

Students create detailed texts elaborating on key ideas for a range of purposes and audiences. They make presentations and contribute actively to class and group discussions, using a variety of strategies for effect. They demonstrate an understanding of grammar, and make considered vocabulary choices to enhance cohesion and structure in their writing. They use accurate spelling and punctuation for clarity and make and explain editorial choices based on criteria.

Cross Curriculum links:

HASS- Geography

ACHASSK138- The geographical diversity of the Asia region and the location of its major countries in relation to Australia

• exploring the diversity of environments and types of settlement in the Asia region, or in part of the region, or in a country in either North-East, South-East or South Asia and discussing any patterns

AC9HS6K04- the geographical diversity and location of places in the Asia region, and its location in relation to Australia

• exploring the diversity of environments and types of settlement in the Asia region, or in part of the region, or in a country in either North-East, South-East or South Asia and discussing any patterns
• identify examples of indigenous peoples who live in different regions in Asia, such as the Tibetans and appreciating their similarities and differences, and the way they have lived sustainably over time

Level of this pack:
Age: 11-12
Australia: Grade 6

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