The study of English is central to the learning and development of all young Australians. It helps create confident communicators, imaginative thinkers and informed citizens. It is through the study of English that individuals learn to analyse, understand, communicate and build relationships with others and with the world around them. The study of English plays a key role in the development of reading and literacy skills which help young people develop the knowledge and skills needed for education, training and the workplace. It helps them become ethical, thoughtful, informed and active members of society. In this light, it is clear that the Australian Curriculum: English plays an important part in developing the understanding, attitudes and capabilities of those who will take responsibility for Australia’s future.
Australia is a linguistically and culturally diverse country, with participation in many aspects of Australian life dependent on effective communication in Standard Australian English. In addition, proficiency in English is invaluable globally. The Australian Curriculum: English contributes to nation-building and to internationalisation.
The Australian Curriculum: English also helps students to engage imaginatively and critically with literature to expand the scope of their experience. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have contributed to Australian society and to its contemporary literature and its literary heritage through their distinctive ways of representing and communicating knowledge, traditions and experience. The Australian Curriculum: English values, respects and explores this contribution. It also emphasises Australia’s links to Asia.
Complete each hundreds chart by putting the missing numbered clusters into place to play a game of Snakes and Ladders.
Solve these mazes by manipulating numbers using multiplication and division skills.
Display this set of classroom technology routines and expectations near your electronic devices for smoother usage sessions.
Match the pairs of Easter eggs and colour their patterns in this fun and engaging Easter worksheet.
An Aboriginal egg basket-making activity featuring authentic First Nations designs by Dunghutti artist, Cynthia O’Brien-Younie.
An Easter egg basket-making activity featuring authentic First Nations designs by Dunghutti artist, Cynthia O’Brien-Younie.
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Solve addition sums and interpret grid coordinates to reveal the picture.
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Consolidate understanding of direct and indirect speech with this set of worksheets.
Interpret dialogue by determining which style of speaking best describes the written phrase.
Develop skilled writers with expansive vocabularies by experimenting with descriptive dialogue words.
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A creative art activity to use when celebrating Easter in the classroom.
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A set of posters to use as placeholders for student work at the beginning of the school year.
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Use a range of strategies to solve multiplication and division problems with 2, 5 and 10 times tables.
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A reward system to encourage expected behaviors in the classroom.
A growth mindset display to use in the classroom.
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Use this template with your students to discuss vocabulary associated with Harmony Day.