Year 4 English · Set 8 of 8

Writing and editing

10 questions and tasks · VC2E4LY10. Take your time, then check your work below.

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Question 71Revising 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

Question 72Planning a complete multimodal narrative · extension

Create a six-frame storyboard for an original story in which a paper plane carries a kind message. Include two speech captions, a wide shot, a close-up and an ending. Explain your close-up.

What to aim for

The sequence has a clear beginning, meaningful action and ending.
Two captions and both required shot types are present.
Adult checks that the close-up reveals important story information.

Response or adult observation notes

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Question 73Coordinating sound, image and text · core

Plan a 30-second video inviting families to a class exhibition. Write three shots with spoken or on-screen words and sound choices. Make the event details easy to find without using real students' private information.

What to aim for

The plan includes an invitation and complete fictional event details.
Sound supports rather than competes with speech.
Adult checks viewers have enough time to read the final card.

Response or adult observation notes

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Question 74Revising placement and salience · core

Draft poster: huge decorative star fills the centre; tiny text around edges says book swap, Friday lunch, Room 4; instruction to get permission at home is squeezed into a corner.

Revise a poster plan that hides the important details. Write improved wording, describe a new arrangement and explain which feature you made most noticeable.

What to aim for

The title, time and place are easy to locate in the plan.
The illustration supports the event without overpowering the information.
Adult checks the salience choice is explained.

Response or adult observation notes

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Question 75Creating 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 76Writing and revising a complete explanation · extension

Write an 80–110 word explanation of how your class could organise a book swap. Include the preparation, event and follow-up. Use a conditional sentence, then reread and make one useful content or order change.

What to aim for

All three stages are clear and connected.
The conditional sentence addresses a plausible event.
Adult checks a revision improves essential content or order.

Response or adult observation notes

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Question 77Integrating narrative craft and revision · extension

Write a complete 100–140 word story about someone asking for help. Include dialogue and a resolution that follows from the request. Reread it and improve one part that a reader might find unclear.

What to aim for

The request for help affects the resolution.
Dialogue is clearly punctuated and advances the story.
Adult reviews a specific revision for reader understanding.

Response or adult observation notes

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Question 78Composing an audience-aware proposal · extension

Write a 90–120 word proposal for a class project that would help a new student feel welcome. Address your teacher, include two reasons and a practical plan, and revise the draft for a respectful tone.

What to aim for

Two distinct reasons support a specific project.
The plan explains who could do what.
Adult checks the learner can identify a tone-related revision or explain why the existing tone suits the audience.

Response or adult observation notes

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Question 79Producing 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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Question 80Creating and revising a complete picture-book plan · extension

Plan and write a complete six-page mini picture book for younger children about solving a small problem together. Give 1–3 sentences and an illustration plan for every page. Reread for a connected storyline and revise one page.

What to aim for

All six pages form a complete, connected story for younger readers.
Illustrations contribute information rather than merely decorating the text.
Adult checks that a revision strengthens clarity or the relationship between image and words.

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.

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

Create a six-frame storyboard for an original story in which a paper plane carries a kind message. Include two speech captions, a wide shot, a close-up and an ending. Explain your close-up.

Plan a 30-second video inviting families to a class exhibition. Write three shots with spoken or on-screen words and sound choices. Make the event details easy to find without using real students' private information.

Revise a poster plan that hides the important details. Write improved wording, describe a new arrangement and explain which feature you made most noticeable.

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.

Write an 80–110 word explanation of how your class could organise a book swap. Include the preparation, event and follow-up. Use a conditional sentence, then reread and make one useful content or order change.

Write a complete 100–140 word story about someone asking for help. Include dialogue and a resolution that follows from the request. Reread it and improve one part that a reader might find unclear.

Write a 90–120 word proposal for a class project that would help a new student feel welcome. Address your teacher, include two reasons and a practical plan, and revise the draft for a respectful tone.

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.

Plan and write a complete six-page mini picture book for younger children about solving a small problem together. Give 1–3 sentences and an illustration plan for every page. Reread for a connected storyline and revise one page.

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