ACT Association for the Teaching of English
The ACT Association for the Teaching of English is a professional association that serves the interests of secondary English teachers. Its two main functions are professional learning and advocacy for its members on issues related to the teaching of English. More…
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It is with regret that we have cancelled Professor Jeffrey Wilhelm’s workshops due to a serious family illness.
Instead we are offering a workshop, Teaching Tips for Persuasive Writing, on Thursday 16 September, 4-6pm at Stromlo High School, Badimara St, Waramanga, presented by Kathy Griffiths and Michelle Morthorpe.
Learn some great strategies for teaching the structure and language features of persuasive texts in context. Also explore examples of persuasive writing and criteria for assessing them, based on NAPLAN but applicable to all persuasive writing.
Coming in term 4: Workshop on creative responses!
National Curriculum
Read the ACTATE response to the Australian Curriculum consultation. You can also read AATE’s response.
Download resources from the term 1 workshop: Teaching Writing and the English National Curriculum.