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Magnetic Island Writing Workshop

Use the fact file to plan and write a short, informative article for a visitor to Magnetic Island. Include accurate details, clear paragraphing and topic-specific vocabulary.

Fact file: Magnetic Island

Magnetic Island, known as Yunbenun to the Wulgurukaba people, lies in the Coral Sea off the coast of north Queensland. It is about 8 kilometres from Townsville, northeast of the city, and ferries connect the island with the mainland. Much of the island is protected in Magnetic Island National Park. The landscape includes granite boulders, eucalyptus woodland, rocky headlands and sandy bays. Koalas live in the island’s eucalyptus trees, while fringing coral reefs grow close to parts of the shore. The island is a place of continuing Wulgurukaba culture and connection to Country. Residents and visitors can help care for its environments by staying on marked tracks, taking rubbish away and observing wildlife quietly. These actions reduce damage to plants and disturbance to animals.

Read, notice and plan

Refer to the fact file above. Notice how it combines information about the island’s location, landscape, wildlife, culture and care for the environment.

1.Which sentence best summarises the fact file?

Magnetic Island is a protected island near Townsville with distinctive landscapes, wildlife and continuing Wulgurukaba connections.
Magnetic Island is a large city far inland from Queensland’s coast.
Magnetic Island is known only for its coral reefs.

2.According to the fact file, name two physical features of Magnetic Island.

3.According to the fact file, in which direction is Magnetic Island from Townsville?

4.Match each paragraph purpose to the most useful linking phrase.

Introduce the island’s location
Add a detail about its landscape
Explain how visitors can help

To help protect the island, ...
To begin, ...
In addition, ...

5.Which opening is the strongest hook for an informative article about Magnetic Island?

Have you ever explored an island where eucalyptus woodland meets the Coral Sea?
This article is about an island.
Magnetic Island is a place.

6.Improve this sentence by replacing the vague words with details from the fact file: “The island has nice things and animals.”

7.Plan three paragraphs for your article. Write one key idea for each: (a) location and landscape, (b) culture and connection to Country, and (c) protecting the environment.

8.Write a topic sentence for your paragraph about the island’s landscape. It should give the main idea and prepare the reader for supporting details.

9.Write an introduction for your visitor article. Include an engaging hook, name Magnetic Island, and preview at least two topics from your plan.

10.Write one body paragraph explaining how visitors can help care for Magnetic Island. Include at least two practical actions and explain why they matter.