So, what is informative writing? At its simplest, any text that seeks to ‘inform’. This includes a fabulous variety of things like: reports emails documentaries news articles sports reports science experiments even things like the description of how a fridge works! In this wonderful digital era, texts are completely multimodal – they can be written,…
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The Educator Hot List 2019: Seven Steps Creator named for the fourth year running!
It’s official! Seven Steps creator and CEO, Jen McVeity has been named in The Educator’s 2019 Hot List for the fourth year in-a-row! The Educator is one of the most renowned Australian publications for senior educational professionals and decision-makers. This lists highlights the outstanding work and research in the name of ensuring students have the…
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Say Yes – National Reconciliation Week Classroom Resource
“National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.” – Reconciliation Australia The dates for National Reconciliation Week remain the same each year: 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate the…
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Grange Primary School Dominates Mayoral Make a Book Literacy Challenge
In just one year, Grange Primary School in South Australia has transformed their writing program, developing passionate, creative award-winning writers! Grange students performed over and above all expectations in this year’s City of Charles Sturt ‘Mayoral Make a Book Literacy Challenge’. Of the 650+ entries from students across the municipality, 23 of the 40…
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