ONE SMALL ISLAND by A Lester NSW DET Stage 3 Unit 3 Term 1A Year B Component B
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NSW DET ES1 Unit 3 – One Small Island by Alison Lester & Coral Tulloch (Component B)
A Comprehensive 5-Week Resource for Teaching Argument & Authority in Texts
Transform your students’ understanding of argument and authority with this 250+ page unit, specifically designed for NSW DET Early Stage 1 teachers.
This resource supports Component B of Unit 3 – One Small Island and provides engaging, curriculum-aligned activities to help students explore how authors use authoritative style to shape meaning and influence readers.
Students will use One Small Island as a mentor text to analyse representations of ideas in literature and develop their own persuasive and hybrid texts that challenge traditional genre structures. This unit also supports history and geography outcomes, enhancing cross-curricular learning.
What's Included?
✅ Editable PowerPoint Presentation – Engaging slides to guide instruction
✅ PDF Version – Perfect for easy printing
✅ Google Slides Link – Ideal for digital learning environments
✅ Unit Overview & Instructions for Use – Clear, step-by-step guidance
✅ Detailed Teacher Notes – Supporting lesson implementation
Learning Intentions:
Understand and analyse argument and authority in texts
✍️ Develop persuasive and hybrid texts using authoritative language features
Evaluate objectivity and subjectivity in arguments
Identify and explain arguments and persuasive techniques
Success Criteria:
✔ Identify and analyse a character’s feelings
✔ Build background knowledge to support comprehension
✔ Examine the form and function of texts
✔ Analyse authoritative features and the role of modality
✔ Construct persuasive arguments with appropriate language choices
This resource equips teachers with high-quality instructional materials to develop students' critical thinking and persuasive writing skills. Aligned with NSW curriculum outcomes, it ensures meaningful and engaging literacy instruction.
Perfect for NSW DET STAGE 3 teachers looking for a structured, ready-to-use unit with print and digital options!
Attribution is given to: © State of New South Wales (Department of Education), 2023.
SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL-NSW Stage 2 Unit 6 support Unit- BOOK STUDY Component B YEAR 3A
Enhance your classroom with our comprehensive 5-week unit based on the captivating books SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL This extensive package includes 260 slides in PowerPoint, Google Slides, and PDF formats.
Key Features:
Textual Concepts: Focus on 'Perspective and Context'
Deep Analysis: Students delve into authors perspective and context
Author's Purpose: Examine excerpts to understand the understanding of character development, perspective and context
Creative Writing: Engage students in creating their own imaginative texts, enhancing their comprehension of characterisation
Final Project: Apply their knowledge to develop and present their own multi modal presentation
This unit is designed to make literature engaging and insightful, helping students develop a deeper appreciation for character development and storytelling. Perfect for middle school English classes, it combines critical thinking with creative expression to bring SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL to life.
What do you get?
A zip file with PPT and PDF versions (please be sure to have a programme that can unzip files on your computer)
SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL-NSW Stage 2 Unit 6 support Unit- BOOK STUDY Component B YEAR 3A
Enhance your classroom with our comprehensive 5-week unit based on the captivating books SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL This extensive package includes 260 slides in PowerPoint, Google Slides, and PDF formats.
Key Features:
Textual Concepts: Focus on 'Perspective and Context'
Deep Analysis: Students delve into authors perspective and context
Author's Purpose: Examine excerpts to understand the understanding of character development, perspective and context
Creative Writing: Engage students in creating their own imaginative texts, enhancing their comprehension of characterisation
Final Project: Apply their knowledge to develop and present their own multi modal presentation
This unit is designed to make literature engaging and insightful, helping students develop a deeper appreciation for character development and storytelling. Perfect for middle school English classes, it combines critical thinking with creative expression to bring SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL to life.
What do you get?
A zip file with PPT and PDF versions (please be sure to have a programme that can unzip files on your computer)
SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL-NSW Stage 2 Unit 6 support Unit- BOOK STUDY Component B YEAR 3A
Enhance your classroom with our comprehensive 5-week unit based on the captivating books SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL This extensive package includes 260 slides in PowerPoint, Google Slides, and PDF formats.
Key Features:
Textual Concepts: Focus on 'Perspective and Context'
Deep Analysis: Students delve into authors perspective and context
Author's Purpose: Examine excerpts to understand the understanding of character development, perspective and context
Creative Writing: Engage students in creating their own imaginative texts, enhancing their comprehension of characterisation
Final Project: Apply their knowledge to develop and present their own multi modal presentation
This unit is designed to make literature engaging and insightful, helping students develop a deeper appreciation for character development and storytelling. Perfect for middle school English classes, it combines critical thinking with creative expression to bring SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL to life.
What do you get?
A zip file with PPT and PDF versions (please be sure to have a programme that can unzip files on your computer)
SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL-NSW Stage 2 Unit 6 support Unit- BOOK STUDY Component B YEAR 3A
Enhance your classroom with our comprehensive 5-week unit based on the captivating books SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL This extensive package includes 260 slides in PowerPoint, Google Slides, and PDF formats.
Key Features:
- Textual Concepts: Focus on 'Perspective and Context'
- Deep Analysis: Students delve into authors perspective and context
- Author's Purpose: Examine excerpts to understand the understanding of character development, perspective and context
- Creative Writing: Engage students in creating their own imaginative texts, enhancing their comprehension of characterisation
- Final Project: Apply their knowledge to develop and present their own multi modal presentation
This unit is designed to make literature engaging and insightful, helping students develop a deeper appreciation for character development and storytelling. Perfect for middle school English classes, it combines critical thinking with creative expression to bring SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL to life.
What do you get?
- A zip file with PPT and PDF versions (please be sure to have a programme that can unzip files on your computer)
- student worksheets in landscape mode for easy printing
SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL-NSW Stage 2 Unit 6 support Unit- BOOK STUDY Component B YEAR 3A
Enhance your classroom with our comprehensive 5-week unit based on the captivating books SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL This extensive package includes 260 slides in PowerPoint, Google Slides, and PDF formats.
Key Features:
- Textual Concepts: Focus on 'Perspective and Context'
- Deep Analysis: Students delve into authors perspective and context
- Author's Purpose: Examine excerpts to understand the understanding of character development, perspective and context
- Creative Writing: Engage students in creating their own imaginative texts, enhancing their comprehension of characterisation
- Final Project: Apply their knowledge to develop and present their own multi modal presentation
This unit is designed to make literature engaging and insightful, helping students develop a deeper appreciation for character development and storytelling. Perfect for middle school English classes, it combines critical thinking with creative expression to bring SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL to life.
What do you get?
- A zip file with PPT and PDF versions (please be sure to have a programme that can unzip files on your computer)
- student worksheets in landscape mode for easy printing
Enhance your classroom with our comprehensive 5-week unit based on the captivating books SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL This extensive package includes 260 slides in PowerPoint, Google Slides, and PDF formats. Key Features:
- Textual Concepts: Focus on 'Perspective and Context'
- Deep Analysis: Students delve into authors perspective and context
- Author's Purpose: Examine excerpts to understand the understanding of character development, perspective and context
- Creative Writing: Engage students in creating their own imaginative texts, enhancing their comprehension of characterisation
- Final Project: Apply their knowledge to develop and present their own multi modal presentation
This unit is designed to make literature engaging and insightful, helping students develop a deeper appreciation for character development and storytelling. Perfect for middle school English classes, it combines critical thinking with creative expression to bring SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL to life.
What do you get?
- A zip file with PPT and PDF versions (please be sure to have a programme that can unzip files on your computer)
- student worksheets in landscape mode for easy printing
Troubleshooting Fonts in your PowerPoint not working? I have used the free GOOGLE downloads fonts which can be found here. Install these onto your computer, close the PowerPoint and restart, and the PowerPoint will open with the correctly embedded fonts in place
Please see the thumbnails, preview and video preview for more information. Be sure that you read the product description so that you are aware of exactly what is included in this unit of work.
** Please note that there is some teacher preparation required in delivering this unit in the way suggested by the DET
Attribution is given to: © State of New South Wales (Department of Education), 2023.
SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL-NSW Stage 2 Unit 6 support Unit- BOOK STUDY Component B YEAR 3A
Enhance your classroom with our comprehensive 5-week unit based on the captivating books SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL This extensive package includes 260 slides in PowerPoint, Google Slides, and PDF formats.
Key Features:
- Textual Concepts: Focus on 'Perspective and Context'
- Deep Analysis: Students delve into authors perspective and context
- Author's Purpose: Examine excerpts to understand the understanding of character development, perspective and context
- Creative Writing: Engage students in creating their own imaginative texts, enhancing their comprehension of characterisation
- Final Project: Apply their knowledge to develop and present their own multi modal presentation
This unit is designed to make literature engaging and insightful, helping students develop a deeper appreciation for character development and storytelling. Perfect for middle school English classes, it combines critical thinking with creative expression to bring SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL to life.
What do you get?
- A zip file with PPT and PDF versions (please be sure to have a programme that can unzip files on your computer)
- student worksheets in landscape mode for easy printing
Troubleshooting
Fonts in your PowerPoint not working? I have used the free GOOGLE downloads fonts which can be found here. Install these onto your computer, close the PowerPoint and restart, and the PowerPoint will open with the correctly embedded fonts in place
Please see the thumbnails, preview and video preview for more information. Be sure that you read the product description so that you are aware of exactly what is included in this unit of work.
** Please note that there is some teacher preparation required in delivering this unit in the way suggested by the DET
Attribution is given to: © State of New South Wales (Department of Education), 2023.
SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL-NSW Stage 2 Unit 6 support Unit- BOOK STUDY Component B YEAR 3A
Enhance your classroom with our comprehensive 5-week unit based on the captivating books SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL This extensive package includes 260 slides in PowerPoint, Google Slides, and PDF formats.
Key Features:
- Textual Concepts: Focus on 'Perspective and Context'
- Deep Analysis: Students delve into authors perspective and context
- Author's Purpose: Examine excerpts to understand the understanding of character development, perspective and context
- Creative Writing: Engage students in creating their own imaginative texts, enhancing their comprehension of characterisation
- Final Project: Apply their knowledge to develop and present their own multi modal presentation
This unit is designed to make literature engaging and insightful, helping students develop a deeper appreciation for character development and storytelling. Perfect for middle school English classes, it combines critical thinking with creative expression to bring SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL to life.
What do you get?
- A zip file with PPT and PDF versions (please be sure to have a programme that can unzip files on your computer)
- student worksheets in landscape mode for easy printing
Troubleshooting
Fonts in your PowerPoint not working? I have used the free GOOGLE downloads fonts which can be found here. Install these onto your computer, close the PowerPoint and restart, and the PowerPoint will open with the correctly embedded fonts in place
Please see the thumbnails, preview and video preview for more information. Be sure that you read the product description so that you are aware of exactly what is included in this unit of work.
** Please note that there is some teacher preparation required in delivering this unit in the way suggested by the DET
Attribution is given to: © State of New South Wales (Department of Education), 2023.
SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL-NSW Stage 2 Unit 6 support Unit- BOOK STUDY Component B YEAR 3A
Enhance your classroom with our comprehensive 5-week unit based on the captivating books SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL This extensive package includes 260 slides in PowerPoint, Google Slides, and PDF formats.
Key Features:
- Textual Concepts: Focus on 'Perspective and Context'
- Deep Analysis: Students delve into authors perspective and context
- Author's Purpose: Examine excerpts to understand the understanding of character development, perspective and context
- Creative Writing: Engage students in creating their own imaginative texts, enhancing their comprehension of characterisation
- Final Project: Apply their knowledge to develop and present their own multi modal presentation
This unit is designed to make literature engaging and insightful, helping students develop a deeper appreciation for character development and storytelling. Perfect for middle school English classes, it combines critical thinking with creative expression to bring SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL to life.
What do you get?
- A zip file with PPT and PDF versions (please be sure to have a programme that can unzip files on your computer)
- student worksheets in landscape mode for easy printing
Troubleshooting
Fonts in your PowerPoint not working? I have used the free GOOGLE downloads fonts which can be found here. Install these onto your computer, close the PowerPoint and restart, and the PowerPoint will open with the correctly embedded fonts in place
Please see the thumbnails, preview and video preview for more information. Be sure that you read the product description so that you are aware of exactly what is included in this unit of work.
** Please note that there is some teacher preparation required in delivering this unit in the way suggested by the DET
Attribution is given to: © State of New South Wales (Department of Education), 2023.
SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL-NSW Stage 2 Unit 6 support Unit- BOOK STUDY Component B YEAR 3A
Enhance your classroom with our comprehensive 5-week unit based on the captivating books SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL This extensive package includes 260 slides in PowerPoint, Google Slides, and PDF formats.
Key Features:
- Textual Concepts: Focus on 'Perspective and Context'
- Deep Analysis: Students delve into authors perspective and context
- Author's Purpose: Examine excerpts to understand the understanding of character development, perspective and context
- Creative Writing: Engage students in creating their own imaginative texts, enhancing their comprehension of characterisation
- Final Project: Apply their knowledge to develop and present their own multi modal presentation
This unit is designed to make literature engaging and insightful, helping students develop a deeper appreciation for character development and storytelling. Perfect for middle school English classes, it combines critical thinking with creative expression to bring SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL to life.
What do you get?
- A zip file with PPT and PDF versions (please be sure to have a programme that can unzip files on your computer)
- student worksheets in landscape mode for easy printing
Troubleshooting
Fonts in your PowerPoint not working? I have used the free GOOGLE downloads fonts which can be found here. Install these onto your computer, close the PowerPoint and restart, and the PowerPoint will open with the correctly embedded fonts in place
Please see the thumbnails, preview and video preview for more information. Be sure that you read the product description so that you are aware of exactly what is included in this unit of work.
** Please note that there is some teacher preparation required in delivering this unit in the way suggested by the DET
Attribution is given to: © State of New South Wales (Department of Education), 2023.
SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL-NSW Stage 2 Unit 6 support Unit- BOOK STUDY Component B YEAR 3A
Enhance your classroom with our comprehensive 5-week unit based on the captivating books SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL This extensive package includes 260 slides in PowerPoint, Google Slides, and PDF formats.
Key Features:
- Textual Concepts: Focus on 'Perspective and Context'
- Deep Analysis: Students delve into authors perspective and context
- Author's Purpose: Examine excerpts to understand the understanding of character development, perspective and context
- Creative Writing: Engage students in creating their own imaginative texts, enhancing their comprehension of characterisation
- Final Project: Apply their knowledge to develop and present their own multi modal presentation
This unit is designed to make literature engaging and insightful, helping students develop a deeper appreciation for character development and storytelling. Perfect for middle school English classes, it combines critical thinking with creative expression to bring SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL to life.
What do you get?
- A zip file with PPT and PDF versions (please be sure to have a programme that can unzip files on your computer)
- student worksheets in landscape mode for easy printing
Troubleshooting
Fonts in your PowerPoint not working? I have used the free GOOGLE downloads fonts which can be found here. Install these onto your computer, close the PowerPoint and restart, and the PowerPoint will open with the correctly embedded fonts in place
Please see the thumbnails, preview and video preview for more information. Be sure that you read the product description so that you are aware of exactly what is included in this unit of work.
** Please note that there is some teacher preparation required in delivering this unit in the way suggested by the DET
Attribution is given to: © State of New South Wales (Department of Education), 2023.
SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL-NSW Stage 2 Unit 6 support Unit- BOOK STUDY Component B YEAR 3A
Enhance your classroom with our comprehensive 5-week unit based on the captivating books SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL This extensive package includes 260 slides in PowerPoint, Google Slides, and PDF formats.
Key Features:
- Textual Concepts: Focus on 'Perspective and Context'
- Deep Analysis: Students delve into authors perspective and context
- Author's Purpose: Examine excerpts to understand the understanding of character development, perspective and context
- Creative Writing: Engage students in creating their own imaginative texts, enhancing their comprehension of characterisation
- Final Project: Apply their knowledge to develop and present their own multi modal presentation
This unit is designed to make literature engaging and insightful, helping students develop a deeper appreciation for character development and storytelling. Perfect for middle school English classes, it combines critical thinking with creative expression to bring SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL to life.
What do you get?
- A zip file with PPT and PDF versions (please be sure to have a programme that can unzip files on your computer)
- student worksheets in landscape mode for easy printing
Troubleshooting
Fonts in your PowerPoint not working? I have used the free GOOGLE downloads fonts which can be found here. Install these onto your computer, close the PowerPoint and restart, and the PowerPoint will open with the correctly embedded fonts in place
Please see the thumbnails, preview and video preview for more information. Be sure that you read the product description so that you are aware of exactly what is included in this unit of work.
** Please note that there is some teacher preparation required in delivering this unit in the way suggested by the DET
Attribution is given to: © State of New South Wales (Department of Education), 2023.
SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL-NSW Stage 2 Unit 6 support Unit- BOOK STUDY Component B YEAR 3AEnhance your classroom with our comprehensive 5-week unit based on the captivating books SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL This extensive package includes 260 slides in PowerPoint, Google Slides, and PDF formats. Key Features:
- Textual Concepts: Focus on 'Perspective and Context'
- Deep Analysis: Students delve into authors perspective and context
- Author's Purpose: Examine excerpts to understand the understanding of character development, perspective and context
- Creative Writing: Engage students in creating their own imaginative texts, enhancing their comprehension of characterisation
- Final Project: Apply their knowledge to develop and present their own multi modal presentation
This unit is designed to make literature engaging and insightful, helping students develop a deeper appreciation for character development and storytelling. Perfect for middle school English classes, it combines critical thinking with creative expression to bring SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL to life.
What do you get?
- A zip file with PPT and PDF versions (please be sure to have a programme that can unzip files on your computer)
- student worksheets in landscape mode for easy printing
Troubleshooting Fonts in your PowerPoint not working? I have used the free GOOGLE downloads fonts which can be found here. Install these onto your computer, close the PowerPoint and restart, and the PowerPoint will open with the correctly embedded fonts in place
Please see the thumbnails, preview and video preview for more information. Be sure that you read the product description so that you are aware of exactly what is included in this unit of work.
** Please note that there is some teacher preparation required in delivering this unit in the way suggested by the DET
Attribution is given to: © State of New South Wales (Department of Education), 2023. SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL-NSW Stage 2 Unit 6 support Unit- BOOK STUDY Component B YEAR 3A
Enhance your classroom with our comprehensive 5-week unit based on the captivating books SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL This extensive package includes 260 slides in PowerPoint, Google Slides, and PDF formats. Key Features:
- Textual Concepts: Focus on 'Perspective and Context'
- Deep Analysis: Students delve into authors perspective and context
- Author's Purpose: Examine excerpts to understand the understanding of character development, perspective and context
- Creative Writing: Engage students in creating their own imaginative texts, enhancing their comprehension of characterisation
- Final Project: Apply their knowledge to develop and present their own multi modal presentation
This unit is designed to make literature engaging and insightful, helping students develop a deeper appreciation for character development and storytelling. Perfect for middle school English classes, it combines critical thinking with creative expression to bring SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES and MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL to life.
What do you get?
- A zip file with PPT and PDF versions (please be sure to have a programme that can unzip files on your computer)
- student worksheets in landscape mode for easy printing
Troubleshooting Fonts in your PowerPoint not working? I have used the free GOOGLE downloads fonts which can be found here. Install these onto your computer, close the PowerPoint and restart, and the PowerPoint will open with the correctly embedded fonts in place
Please see the thumbnails, preview and video preview for more information. Be sure that you read the product description so that you are aware of exactly what is included in this unit of work.
** Please note that there is some teacher preparation required in delivering this unit in the way suggested by the DET
Attribution is given to: © State of New South Wales (Department of Education), 2023.