Learning Experience Twelve

Learning Objective/s

Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority

Australian Curriculum


LS 6 (I) - Identify different purposes for listening and speaking, select and
modify text structures and language features for the chosen content and
context.

LS 6 (iii) - Communicate to: interpret and evaluate information relevant to
opinions, clarify, question and extend ideas, develop arguments, interrogate
ideas and information, interpret and analyse learning area language and
identify subjective (exemplifying speakers thinking), objective (information
and ideas based on fact), evaluative language and bias.

LS 6 (v) - Use interaction and communication skills to contribute to informal
debates and discussions by: interrogating and analysing ideas, evaluating
information and comparing solutions, repairing breakdowns in discussion and
offering explanations and describing processes.

WC 6 (vi) - Use words and word groups including: noun groups, phrases and
adjectives to create effective, detailed and accurate descriptions, adverbs and
phrases to show time, place and cause and verbs and adverbs to intensify
meanings, expand and sharpen ideas.

Understand that strategies for interaction become more complex and
demanding as levels of formality and social distance increase (ACELA1516).

Understand the uses of objective and subjective language and bias
(ACELA1517).

Participate in and contribute to discussions, clarifying and interrogating
ideas, developing and supporting arguments, sharing and evaluating
information, experiences and opinions (ACELY1709).

Use historical terms and concepts (ACHHS118).

Identify questions to inform an historical inquiry (ACHHS119).



Classroom Organisation


Assessment

Differentiation/Adjustments

- Direct instruction.
- Seminar.
- Whole class discussion.


Formative Assessment: Class discussion and whole class
reflection will assist with the assessment of
understanding.


- Discussion on expectations.
- Scaffolding lesson content.
- Body language and hand gestures.
- Written questions.
- Additional support and assistance; utilising
caregivers.

Learning Experience Sequence


Learning Experience Duration:
60 Minutes

- 15 Minutes: Educator is to introduce lesson content, explaining that an Indigenous Elder will be joining the class to
answer questions that students have previously written in relation to their topic. During this time, Educator is to
also overview expectations and the use of appropriate language choices (Resource Twelve, Section A).
- 30 Minutes: Once Indigenous Elder has been introduced, questioning will commence, while student annotate
responses. If students require support with the writing process, Educator and/or caregiver/s will assist, recording
responses.
- 15 Minutes: After the question answer portion of the learning experience has completed, students will be
required to participate in a whole class discussion, regarding knowledge gained.