Learn to identify a feature article and how it differs from a news article. You'll need a pen or pencil, paper or a digital device.
Year 5
Year 5
These lessons can support short-term learning at home when face-to-face learning is interrupted.
Students can start at lesson 1 and work their way through in order. Each lesson is either a video or a PowerPoint presentation.
You can also:
- learn how to view PowerPoint files on different devices
- find out more about learning at home
- access lesson guides for each year level
- view all lessons for all year levels.
News and feature articles
English lesson 1 (Series 2)
Examine feature and news articles
English lesson 2 (Series 2)
Learn how media texts influence an audience and can present points of view. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper or a digital device and your notes from lesson 1.
Exploring language used to persuade
English lesson 3 (Series 2)
Learn how language and text structure is used to persuade in a feature article. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper or a digital device and your notes from lesson 2.
Understanding degrees of formality
English lesson 4 (Series 2)
Learn how different types of texts vary in purpose, text structure, topic and degree of formality. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper or a digital device.
Degrees of formality continued
English lesson 5 (Series 2)
Learn more about degrees of formality. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper or a device and your notes from lesson 4.
Manipulating point of view
English lesson 6 (Series 2)
Learn how authors use language to manipulate a point of view. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper or a digital device and your notes from lesson 5.
Identify and evaluate evidence
English lesson 7 (Series 2)
Learn to identify and evaluate sources of evidence in feature articles. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper or a digital device and your notes from lesson 6.
Evidence to support a point of view
English lesson 8 (Series 2)
Learn how authors use evidence to support a point of view. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper or a digital device and your notes from lesson 7.
Create emotion in writing
English lesson 9 (Series 2)
Learn how to create emotion in your writing. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper or a digital device and your notes from lesson 8.
Opposing point of view
English lesson 10 (Series 2)
Learn about an opposing point of view. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper or a digital device and your notes from lesson 9.
Pages
Internet safety advice
These lessons might include links to other websites, applications, multimedia or video hosting sites such as YouTube.
When accessing these links, we recommend you do not:
- subscribe
- like
- comment
- download files
- share personal details
- take part in discussion forums
- take part in other social media aspects of the sites.
If any part of the online content makes you feel uncomfortable, close the website window and notify an adult (parent or teacher) immediately.
Visit protect yourself online: a guide to cyber security for young people to learn more.
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