📝 Part 1: Planning Your Article

1. What type of text will you write about Magnetic Island?

Informative article

Blog post

Travel guide entry

2. Complete your article outline using the graphic organiser below:

Introduction: What is Magnetic Island?

Body Paragraph 1: Geographical features (location, size, landforms)

Body Paragraph 2: Cultural significance (Aboriginal connections, history)

Body Paragraph 3: Environmental aspects (wildlife, conservation)

Conclusion: Why is Magnetic Island special and important?

✏️ Part 2: Writing Your Article

3. Write your complete article about Magnetic Island using your outline above. Remember to include:

Clear topic sentences

Descriptive adjectives and precise nouns

Linking words (because, also, for example)

Geographical, cultural and environmental information

4. Tick the success criteria you have achieved in your writing:

I used a clear text structure suitable for an article or blog

I included geographical information about Magnetic Island

I included cultural information about Magnetic Island

I included environmental information about Magnetic Island

I used descriptive language and linked ideas clearly

I checked my grammar and spelling

5. What is one thing you learned about Magnetic Island that you found most interesting?

6. Extension: If you could add a multimodal element to your article (diagram, map, photo with caption), what would it be and why?