Explore the Art of Genre: NSW DET Stage 3 Unit with Bright New World and Dry to Dry

Unleash creativity and critical thinking in your Stage 3 classroom with this comprehensive, 235+ page resource, designed for NSW DET Component B. Explore the textual concept of genre through this 5-week program.

Using the mentor text Bright New World by Cindy Forde and the supporting text Dry to Dry by Pamela Freeman, students will engage with narratives that both entertain and inform.

They’ll craft their own multimodal texts, experimenting with genre to create purpose-driven works enriched by features such as illustrations, maps, graphs, and audio.

What's Inside?

• Editable PowerPoint Presentation for seamless lesson delivery.
• Printable PDFs for hands-on classroom activities.
• Google Slides Version for flexible, tech-friendly teaching.
• Comprehensive Teaching Notes to support planning and maximize learning outcomes.

Learning Intentions

Students will:

• Analyse and describe ideas represented through narrative conventions.
• Experiment with genre by drafting and publishing multimodal texts that break traditional boundaries.
• Create purpose-driven texts that blend elements of narrative and informative writing.

Success Criteria

Your students will:
✔ Explore narrative conventions and patterns, including the subversion of typical genres.
✔ Identify and analyse science fiction as a genre.
✔ Write engaging narrative orientations using verb groups and tiered vocabulary.
✔ Experiment with headings, paragraphs, and appositives to enhance informative texts.
✔ Develop multimodal texts using strategic visual and audio elements.
✔ Control narrative voice and use a range of sentence types to create impactful, purpose-driven texts.

Why Choose This Resource?

✅ Engaging Mentor Texts: Utilise the rich, thought-provoking narratives of Bright New World and Dry to Dry to inspire and challenge your students.

✅ Multimodal Focus: Equip students with the skills to craft texts that go beyond words, incorporating graphics, maps, and other media to amplify their messages.

✅ Curriculum-Aligned: Perfectly tailored for NSW DET English Component B, ensuring your students achieve targeted outcomes.

✅ Flexibility for Teachers: Editable formats make it easy to customize for your unique classroom needs.

Attribution is given to: © State of New South Wales (Department of Education), 2023.