English study is mandatory in NSW from Kindergarten to Year 12.
Students learn about the English language through written, spoken and visual texts of increasing complexity as they progress through their schooling.
An understanding of the English language is central to how we communicate and essential for intellectual, social and emotional development.
The study of English should develop a love of literature and learning and be challenging and enjoyable. It develops skills to enable students to experiment with ideas and expression, to become active, independent and lifelong learners, to work with each other and to reflect on their learning.
Learning with 3C
English
- writing imaginative texts (narrative), informative texts
- reading - modelled reading occurs daily during fruit break
- speaking and listening - students engage in talking and listening activities in the morning routine and through all key learning areas
- spelling and grammar are taught explicitly through the morning routine. They are also taught through the writing program
- grade planned writing assessments relating to the term's writing purpose and marked against grade rubric will occur at the end of the term
- individual writing goals are developed with all students