1. 2 week differentiated unit Stage 5 History Australia IN WWI3 x 45 minute lessons per week - Why Australia entered WWI – British empire, national identity - How volunteer soldiers were recruited – mateship, obligation, adventure - The use of propaganda in recruitment – recruitment posters as historical sources - 3 layered lessons: Gather information, apply information, critical evaluation

2. 5.9 uses historical terms and concepts in appropriate contexts – 2 lessons - Australian colloquial language - Key historical terms/concepts Layer A: Identify and learn the meaning of key historical terms and concepts Layer B: Use key historical terms in written and verbal response Layer C : Synthesise a clear argument in oral discussion or written responses

3. 5.4 sequences major historical events to show an understanding of continuity, change and causation – 2 lessons High casualties Obligations to the empire Post- federation Australia Censorship Layer A: Identity the reasons for recruiting soldiers Layer B: Evaluate the legitimacy of the reasons Layer C: de-constructing the ‘big picture’ of forging a national identity

4. 5.5 identifies, comprehends and evaluates historical sources – 2 lessons Propaganda posters Accounts from soldiers at the battlefields Layer A: Define propaganda and why it is used Layer B: Discuss the emotions provoked via propaganda poster (sources provided) Layer C : Evaluate the effectiveness of propaganda posters, and the legitimacy of the messages they convey

5. Activities/assignments Source-based comprehension – written responses + verbal discussion Written empathy task – demonstrating learned knowledge via creative writing Propaganda poster task – Identify the message, evaluate its effectiveness. Group learning – collaborative learning Peer marking Collaborative note-making

6. Ensuring accountability Student contracts Informal oral questioning/discussion In-class short-answer written responses Collaborative note-making Formal assignment Monitoring of classroom behaviour/engagement Peer feedback/marking

7. Sample class assignment (short written responses) Layer A (Total 10 marks): What is the message conveyed in this poster? Layer B (Total 5 marks): How does the poster attempt to persuade the viewer? Layer C (Total 5 marks): How effective do you think this poster is?

8. Student contract Layer A : 20 marks Attendance Behaviour Note-making Short-answer written responses Layer B : 15 marks Participation in class discussion Source analysis Extended written responses Layer C : 10 marks Demonstration of additional research Advanced questioning