Teaching Notes for Homelessness Writing Challenge.

Curriculum Links

Grade 5

Grade 6

Learning Modules & Learning Tasks

The Challenge comprises 3 learning modules which are designed to build students’ knowledge and understanding, critical thinking and writing skills
To gain access to modules, a username and access code has been emailed to your school contact person. 
For students to gain the best educational outcomes, it’s best if they complete all or most of the learning tasks within each module, in the order they are presented.
Test your knowledge on homelessness via an online quiz.
1  Online Quiz
Respond to powerful images using the SEE, THINK, WONDER template.
2 See Think Wonder
Engage in a range of collaborative activities with your peers.
3 Collaborative Corner

How to Access Student Templates

1.  Students click on a template

We have provided templates for students to respond to learning tasks.

2. The template will open and students select the USE TEMPLATE button.

When students click on the use template button, it will open as a google doc, which they can save to their google classroom or google drive account.

What if my students don’t have a google drive account or don’t use

google classroom?

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We recommend students copy the 3 module folders before the challenge begins and save
them in a location designated by you.

Tips

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Familiarise yourself with the learning tasks within each module and set completion dates for each module for students.

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Talk through each module and learning task with students and ensure they can find and navigate through the pages.

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Ensure students have saved or know how to save the templates into their own folder.

Support Services

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Reach out if you need support.

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Kids Helpline   1800 55 1800
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1800 Respect   1800 737 732
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Lifeline   13 11 14
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Beyond Blue Helpline   1300 22 4636
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