This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to write a variety of written material for young children aged between three and nine years. Writers for children work on a wide range of texts with limited words and concepts. These include, but are not limited to, picture books, board books, rhyming and free verse works, magazines, chapter books, animations, short TV shows and series and both fiction and nonfiction books and series.

It applies to writers for young children who draw on a range of experiences, observations and research. The process involves conception, drafting, seeking feedback and redrafting with special consideration of this particular audience.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

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Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Identify purpose for writing text according to professional, creative or personal standards and guidelines
Develop concept for text according to identified purpose, using a range of resources and techniques including journals, notebooks, interviews, writing exercises, observations, reading and research
Define form of output for text according to the intended audience, style and format of text
Confirm purpose, concept and form of output with appropriate sources
Determine language, tone and length of text appropriate for the text’s purpose, concept and form
Determine use of illustrations and other visual elements appropriate for text’s purpose, concept and form
Develop timeline and approach for drafting and completing the text
Research and gather information about the intended concept and form of the text
Clarify copyright and intellectual property requirements to comply with drafting and completing the text
Use safe work practices including addressing ergonomic requirements when undertaking writing tasks
Draft text according to identified purpose, concept and intended form of output
Evaluate and revise draft text to ensure it meets the identified purpose, concept and intended form of output
Proofread draft text to ensure grammar, punctuation and spelling are appropriate for concept and form of output
Seek, consider and use feedback from appropriate sources to ensure draft text meets intended purpose, concept and form of output
Confirm with appropriate sources that text complies with copyright and intellectual property requirements
Complete agreed modifications and produce final text within required timelines

Assessment Cover Sheet

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Assessment Record Sheet

CUAWRT411 - Write for young children

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