Genre Scavenger Hunt
This fun and interactive worksheet encourages students to explore different genres and text types by searching the classroom or library for books that match twelve clues. Students will identify books with elements such as dragons, maps, mysteries, historical settings, humour, animals on the cover, and more. A perfect way to get students actively engaged with literature and foster book curiosity.
Learning goals
- We are learning to identify aspects of different types of literary texts that entertain and give reasons for personal preferences.
- We are learning to draw connections between personal experiences and the worlds of texts, and share responses with others.
- We are learning to select and discuss texts that satisfy our personal preferences and providing reasoning.
- We are learning to discuss literary experiences with others, sharing responses and expressing a point of view.
- We are learning to use metalanguage to describe the effects of texts, text structures and language features of texts.
- We are learning to present a point of view about literary texts and use metalanguage to reflect on the viewpoints of others.
- We are learning to analyse and evaluate similarities and differences in texts on similar topics, themes or plots.
- We are learning to identify and explain how choices in language, for example modality, emphasis, repetition and metaphor, influence personal response to different texts.
- We are learning to identify features, such as characters and settings, of different literary texts and give reasons for personal preferences.
- We are learning to draw connections between personal experiences and the worlds of texts and share responses with others.
- We are learning to discuss literary experiences with others, share responses and express a point of view using metalanguage to describe the effects of texts, text structures and language features.
- We are learning to present an opinion on a literary text, using metalanguage to describe the effects of literary devices, text structures and language features.
- We are learning to analyse and evaluate similarities and differences in texts on similar topics, themes or plots.
Curriculum alignment
AC9E3LE02
9
Discuss connections between personal experiences and character experiences in literary texts and share personal preferences
AC9E4LE02
9
describe the effects of text structures and language features in literary texts when responding to and sharing opinions
AC9E5LE02
9
Present an opinion on a literary text using specific terms about literary devices, text structures and language features, and reflect on the viewpoints of others
AC9E6LE02
9
Identify similarities and differences in literary texts on similar topics, themes or plots
AC9E2LE02
9
Identify features of literary texts, such as characters and settings, and give reasons for personal preferences
ACELT1596
8.4
Draw connections between personal experiences and the worlds of texts, and share responses with others
ACELT1590
8.4
Identify aspects of different types of literary texts that entertain, and give reasons for personal preferences
ACELT1598
8.4
Develop criteria for establishing personal preferences for literature
ACELT1603
8.4
Discuss literary experiences with others, sharing responses and expressing a point of view
ACELT1604
8.4
Use metalanguage to describe the effects of ideas, text structures and language features of literary texts
ACELT1609
8.4
Present a point of view about particular literary texts using appropriate metalanguage, and reflecting on the viewpoints of others
ACELT1795
8.4
Use metalanguage to describe the effects of ideas, text structures and language features on particular audiences
ACELT1614
8.4
Analyse and evaluate similarities and differences in texts on similar topics, themes or plots
ACELT1615
8.4
Identify and explain how choices in language, for example modality, emphasis, repetition and metaphor, influence personal response to different texts
EN1-11D
old
Responds to and composes a range of texts about familiar aspects of the world and their own experiences
EN2-4A
old
Uses an increasing range of skills, strategies and knowledge to fluently read, view and comprehend a range of texts on increasingly challenging topics in different media and technologies
EN2-10C
old
Thinks imaginatively, creatively and interpretively about information, ideas and texts when responding to and composing texts
EN2-11D
old
Responds to and composes a range of texts that express viewpoints of the world similar to and different from their own
EN2-12E
old
Recognises and uses an increasing range of strategies to reflect on their own and others’ learning
EN3-1A
old
Communicates effectively for a variety of audiences and purposes using increasingly challenging topics, ideas, issues and language forms and features
EN3-2A
old
Composes, edits and presents well-structured and coherent texts
EN3-6B
old
Uses knowledge of sentence structure, grammar, punctuation and vocabulary to respond to and compose clear and cohesive texts in different media and technologies
EN3-7C
old
Thinks imaginatively, creatively, interpretively and critically about information and ideas and identifies connections between texts when responding to and composing texts
EN3-UARL-02
new
Analyses representations of ideas in literature through genre and theme that reflect perspective and context, argument and authority, and adapts these representations when creating texts
EN1-OLC-01
new
Communicates effectively by using interpersonal conventions and language to extend and elaborate ideas for social and learning interactions
EN1-UARL-01
new
Understands and responds to literature by creating texts using similar structures, intentional language choices and features appropriate to audience and purpose
EN2-OLC-01
new
Communicates with familiar audiences for social and learning purposes, by interacting, understanding and presenting
EN2-RECOM-01
new
Reads and comprehends texts for wide purposes using knowledge of text structures and language, and by monitoring comprehension
EN2-UARL-01
new
Identifies and describes how ideas are represented in literature and strategically uses similar representations when creating texts
EN3-OLC-01
new
Communicates to wide audiences with social and cultural awareness, by interacting and presenting, and by analysing and evaluating for understanding
EN3-UARL-01
new
Analyses representations of ideas in literature through narrative, character, imagery, symbol and connotation, and adapts these representations when creating texts
VCELT241
Identify aspects of different types of literary texts that entertain, and give reasons for personal preferences
VCELT342
Identify and explain how choices in language, including modality, emphasis, repetition and metaphor, influence personal response to different texts
VCELT251
Draw connections between personal experiences and the worlds of texts, and share responses with others
VCELT252
Develop criteria for establishing personal preferences for literature
VCELT283
Describe the effects of ideas, text structures and language features of literary texts
VCELT306
Discuss literary experiences with others, sharing responses and expressing a point of view
VCELT314
Use metalanguage to describe the effects of ideas, text structures and language features on particular audiences
VCELT336
Present a point of view about particular literary texts using appropriate metalanguage, and reflecting on the viewpoints of others
VCELT341
Analyse and evaluate similarities and differences in texts on similar topics, themes or plots
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.
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