Spelling description
This sub-element describes how a student becomes increasingly proficient in selecting and arranging letters to form accurately spelt words. Students develop increasing skill and proficiency in using spelling as a tool to understand and create meaning …
Spelling | Writing | National Literacy Learning Progression | National Literacy and Numeracy Learning Progressions | Resources
Word knowledge - Use spelling knowledge Literacy Word Knowledge Level 4
spell topic words and use word origins, base words, prefixes and suffixes when spelling new words
Word knowledge - Use spelling knowledge | Level 4 | Learning Continuum | Literacy | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Word knowledge - Use spelling knowledge Literacy Word Knowledge Level 6
use knowledge of a wide range of English spelling conventions to spell unusual and technical words correctly and to deduce the meanings of unfamiliar words and spell unknown words
Word knowledge - Use spelling knowledge | Level 6 | Learning Continuum | Literacy | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Phonic knowledge and word recognition description
This sub-element describes how a student becomes increasingly proficient at using letter-sound relationships and visual knowledge as code-breaking skills. Phonic knowledge and word recognition are among the range of resources students use as they read …
Phonic knowledge and word recognition | Reading and viewing | National Literacy Learning Progression | National Literacy and Numeracy Learning Progressions | Resources
Creating texts description
The Creating texts sub-element describes how students become increasingly proficient at creating texts for an increasing range of purposes. Students’ writing moves from representing basic concepts and simple ideas to conveying abstract concepts and complex …
Creating texts | Writing | National Literacy Learning Progression | National Literacy and Numeracy Learning Progressions | Resources
Word knowledge - use spelling knowledge Literacy Word Knowledge Level 1e
spell words using growing sound and letter knowledge and spell words with regular letter patterns
Word knowledge - use spelling knowledge | Level 1e | Learning Continuum | Literacy | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Word knowledge - Use spelling knowledge Literacy Word Knowledge Level 2
spell topic words, new words with regular letter patterns and some common irregular words, and recognise meaning relationships between words such as ‘’play’, ‘playing’, ‘playground’
Word knowledge - Use spelling knowledge | Level 2 | Learning Continuum | Literacy | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Word knowledge - Use spelling knowledge Literacy Word Knowledge Level 3
spell topic words, more complex irregular words, regular words and word families containing known letters and letter clusters, and use strategies for attempting unknown words
Word knowledge - Use spelling knowledge | Level 3 | Learning Continuum | Literacy | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Word knowledge - Use spelling knowledge Literacy Word Knowledge Level 5
spell specialist topic words and use knowledge of word origins, base words, prefixes and suffixes and unusual letter combinations to spell correctly
Word knowledge - Use spelling knowledge | Level 5 | Learning Continuum | Literacy | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Years 5 and 6 Arabic
The nature of the learners At this level, learners have established communication and literacy skills in Arabic that enable them to explore aspects of Arabic language and culture as well as topical issues drawn from other key learning areas. They are …
Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Years 7 and 8 Arabic
The nature of the learners Students who enter the background language learner pathway in Arabic in Year 7 may have strong connections to Arabic language and culture through family and community and varying degrees of oracy in Arabic. Their textual knowledge …
Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Years 9 and 10 Arabic
The nature of the learners Learners increasingly communicate in Arabic in everyday interactions and in domains beyond the home. They continue to be immersed in Arabic language and culture, making connections and comparisons with other languages and cultures. …
Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Years 9 and 10 Hindi
The nature of the learners This stage of learning coincides with social, physical and cognitive changes associated with adolescence. Increased cognitive maturity enables learners to work more deductively with language and culture systems, to apply more …
Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Hindi | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Years 7 and 8 Japanese
The nature of the learners Students are beginning their study of Japanese and typically have had little prior exposure to the language and associated culture. Many will have learnt an additional language in primary school, while some have proficiency …
Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Years 5 and 6 Korean
The nature of the learners At this level, students are widening their social networks, experiences and communication repertoires in both their first language and Korean. They continue to need guidance and participate in structured, collaborative tasks …
Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Korean | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Years 9 and 10 Korean
The nature of the learners Students have prior experience of learning Korean and bring a range of capabilities, strategies and knowledge that can be applied to new learning. They are expanding the range and nature of their learning experiences and of …
Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Korean | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Years 7 and 8 Spanish
The nature of the learners Students are beginning their study of Spanish and typically have had little prior exposure to the language and associated cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Many will have learnt an additional language in primary school, …
Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Years 3 and 4 Turkish
The nature of the learners At this stage, children are developing cognitive and social capabilities that allow for increased control of their learning. They are able to conceptualise and reason, and have better memory and focus. This is a stage of social …
Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Turkish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Years 3 and 4 Vietnamese
The nature of the learners At this level, children are developing awareness of their social worlds and of their membership of various groups, including the Vietnamese class and community. They are further developing literacy capabilities in both Vietnamese …
Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Years 7 and 8 Vietnamese
The nature of the learners These years represent a transition to secondary school. Students in this sequence are continuing to study Vietnamese, bringing with them an established capability to interact in different situations, …
Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum