THE PENTA PLAN MODEL
In order to effectively and meaningfully communicate our ideas to others, our writing must make sense. To achieve this, we use grammar.
All texts, both oral and written have different purposes, which we arrange into text-types. Each text-type is organised differently using specific rules and language that includes grammar to make sense.
All texts, both oral and written have different purposes, which we arrange into text-types. Each text-type is organised differently using specific rules and language that includes grammar to make sense.
Graphic Organiser
To support students’ composition of text types, the use of a graphic organiser can be applied. A graphic organiser operates as a tool that allows students to visually map their learning – to decode, organise, make meaning, and plan the structure and cohesion of text. (ACELA1475) (ACELA1512) (ACELY1680) (ACELY1691) The ‘penta plan model’ is one approach to achieving this; one of which that can be easily adapted to suit different text-types. Through initial explicit instruction, practice, scaffolding (whereby support is provided and gradually lessened), it is anticipated that students will be able to apply the ‘penta plan model’ independently. Example of a persuasive text-type penta plan.
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Text types and subgroups:
Imaginative Text (Fiction) Narrative Poetry Drama Informative text (Non-fiction) Recount Procedure Report Explanation Persuasive or argumentative texts (non fiction) Exposition Discussion Click on the links below to view the quick penta plan model reference guide, adapted for use with different text types. Each PDF provides an overview of core language features and advance language features that students should be including or thinking about within their text.
Narrative Penta Plan Informative Penta Plan Persuasive Penta Plan Note: Penta plans can become hexa (6), Hepta (7) Octa (8) plans etc., depending on complexity of text-type and students grade level. |