Year 4 English · Set 1 of 1

Writing and editing

6 questions and tasks · VC2E4LA05. Take your time, then check your work below.

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Question 1Writing navigable digital information · core

Fictional excursion notes: Discovery Centre; Thursday 14 May; leave 9:15 am; return 2:30 pm; bring lunch, water bottle, hat; related pages: packing checklist and school excursion calendar.

Draft the words for a class excursion information webpage. Include a page title, three useful headings, brief information under each and two clearly named navigation links. Use the notes.

What to aim for

The page groups all supplied details logically.
Both link labels predict their destinations.
Adult checks that headings are more useful than vague labels such as 'More'.

Response or adult observation notes

Question 2Creating clear website navigation · core

Design a text-only navigation plan for a class reading website. Name four menu links, describe what belongs on each page and show how a reader could return to the home page.

What to aim for

The four labels lead to distinct, useful content.
A return route is available from every page.
Adult checks that labels suit children using the site.

Response or adult observation notes

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Question 3Combining images and navigable information · core

Plan a webpage about the class garden for families. Write a title, two short sections and descriptive link text. Describe where a photo should go and why its placement helps readers.

What to aim for

The text has a clear audience and grouped information.
The link label describes its destination.
Adult checks the photo placement helps explain a particular section.

Response or adult observation notes

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Question 4Revising a digital text for navigation · core

Draft page: title 'Stuff'; long history of the choir first; who can join and rehearsal times at bottom. Links labelled 'Click here', 'More', 'Back' lead to rehearsal times, choir information sheet, music activities.

Improve the digital page plan. Replace vague link labels, reorder information for a first-time visitor and explain one change.

What to aim for

All three link labels describe destinations.
Joining information comes before background detail.
Adult checks the explanation identifies how a change helps a new visitor.

Response or adult observation notes

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Question 5Creating an accessible digital choice page · core

Create a one-page digital guide for students choosing a class reading activity. Give three activity links, a brief explanation of each and a plan for a helpful image. Explain how readers know where to start.

What to aim for

The three linked activities are distinct and clearly described.
The starting instruction and layout guide the reader.
Adult checks that the image supports the page without obscuring navigation.

Response or adult observation notes

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Question 6Producing a complete digital exhibition text · extension

Draft a digital exhibition page for one piece of your own schoolwork. Include a title, a 50–70 word explanation, an image caption, two descriptive navigation links and a layout plan. Revise one part for visitors who do not know the project.

What to aim for

The explanation gives enough context for a new visitor.
Caption and image placement support the content.
Adult checks both links and one visitor-focused revision.

Response or adult observation notes

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Original Pi Leo Academy learning activities. This is an independent educational resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by ACARA, NAPLAN or VCAA.

Draft the words for a class excursion information webpage. Include a page title, three useful headings, brief information under each and two clearly named navigation links. Use the notes.

Design a text-only navigation plan for a class reading website. Name four menu links, describe what belongs on each page and show how a reader could return to the home page.

Plan a webpage about the class garden for families. Write a title, two short sections and descriptive link text. Describe where a photo should go and why its placement helps readers.

Improve the digital page plan. Replace vague link labels, reorder information for a first-time visitor and explain one change.

Create a one-page digital guide for students choosing a class reading activity. Give three activity links, a brief explanation of each and a plan for a helpful image. Explain how readers know where to start.

Draft a digital exhibition page for one piece of your own schoolwork. Include a title, a 50–70 word explanation, an image caption, two descriptive navigation links and a layout plan. Revise one part for visitors who do not know the project.

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