Introduction
Outcomes Being Addressed
Learning Sequences:
Concluding Activity
Assessment for Learning
Resources

Introduction

Stages: ESI, S1, S2, S3

Focus: Relationships, customs, traditions and festivities

A multi-stage integrated unit for students from Kindergarten to Year 6.

Leaving is a literacy-based unit. It provides opportunities for student to discuss the issue of leaving in a variety of contexts. The text Leaving is used as the vehicle for the discussions. The concept of something of yourself remaining when you leave a place or community is central to the unit. It explores the concept of leaving and the customs and traditions different cultures have when saying goodbye. Leaving is written by Katrina Germein and illustrated by Bronwyn Bancroft.

All learning experiences could be used as assessment activities depending on the purpose of the specific activity. Teachers can choose a learning activity for assessment appropriate for the students of the class. Click here for Assessment for Learning

The unit aims to promote student learning through the integration of outcomes across the six key learning areas. Teachers could choose to begin at any of the learning sequences, depending on the students' prior experiences. Teachers choose the outcomes and activities that are most appropriate that meet the needs of their students. Teachers are encouraged to further develop the unit to suit the needs of their students.

Outcomes

Outcomes addressed in this unit:

continue on to first learning sequence