Learn about the purpose and power of reading stories. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper or a digital device.
Year 8
Year 8
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
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Why do we read stories?
English lesson 1 (Series 2)
Exploring different genres
English lesson 2 (Series 2)
Learn about the conventions of the different genres in fiction. You'll need your reading journal, a pen or pencil and paper or a digital device.
Narrative structure
English lesson 3 (Series 2)
Learn about the key elements of a linear narrative structure. You'll need your reading journal, a pen or pencil and paper or a digital device.
Non-linear narrative structures
English lesson 4 (Series 2)
Learn about the key elements of a non-linear narrative structure. You'll need your reading journal, a pen or pencil and paper or a digital device.
Comprehension checkpoint
English lesson 5 (Series 2)
Consolidate your understanding of genre and narrative structure. You'll need your notes and answers from the previous 4 lessons, a pen or pencil and paper or a digital device.
A first-person point of view
English lesson 6 (Series 2)
Learn how authors use the first-person point of view to tell a story. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper or a digital device and your reading journals.
The third-person point of view
English lesson 7 (Series 2)
Learn how authors use the third-person point of view to tell a story. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper or a digital device and your reading journals.
More points of view
English lesson 8 (Series 2)
Learn about the less common points of view authors use to narrate their stories. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper or a digital device and your reading journals.
Conflict in narrative
English lesson 9 (Series 2)
Learn about the different types of conflict in narratives. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper or a digital device and your reading journals.
Comprehension checkpoint
English lesson 10 (Series 2)
Consolidate your understanding of lessons 6 to 9. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper or a digital device and your notes and answers for lessons 6 to 9.
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When accessing these links, we recommend you do not:
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- download files
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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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