This model text is a discussion about whether or not fast fashion should be banned. 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) and 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:
Design and Technology
(AC9TDE6K01)
explain how people in design and technologies occupations consider competing factors including sustainability in the design of products, services and environments

Cross Curriculum Priority – Sustainability

Design

• Creative and innovative design is integral to the identification of new ways of sustainable living.
• Sustainable design requires an awareness of place, past practices, research and technological developments, and balanced judgements based on projected environmental, social and economic impacts.

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

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