DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING Australian Curriculum: English F - 10 Katherine Region Putting it all together

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING Purpose of the session to provide information on new or different perspectives and intent when using the Australian Curriculum: English understand the implications for professional learning define possible actions to be taken to further knowledge, understanding and teaching of Australian Curriculum: English

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING Intentions of the Australian Curriculum: English What are the key messages for the intent of the English Curriculum?

ICT to be embedded through all aspects of English

Working as an Author: a study of fewer texts with a deeper understanding of the construction and deconstruction of texts

+ + = All modes are Interconnected and interdependent Language Literacy Literature

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING To start Make sure you start with the guided tour of Australian Curriculum online. Here is how to do it:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING Structure of Australian Curriculum: English NT Curriculum Framework: English Australian Curriculum: English Three Strands: Reading & Viewing Writing Speaking & Listening Language Literature Literacy EsseNTial Learnings ICT Cross- curricula perspectives (eg Engaging Learners with Asia, Vocational Learning, Values Education etc) General Capabilities Cross-curriculum priorities ( Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures, Sustainability) Reading and Viewing Writing Speaking and Listening Reading and Viewing Writing Speaking and Listening Reading and Viewing Writing Speaking and Listening

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING Language, Literature & Literacy Language: explicit knowledge about how the English language works; functions and purposes Literature: informed appreciation of literary works; responding to, analysing and creating literature Literacy: repertoire of skills using language in different contexts; interpreting and creating a range of types of texts with accuracy, fluency and purpose Strands sit alongside each other and need to be integrated and connected in programming

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING Strands and sub-strands

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING Terminology

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING Modes of Viewing: View 1 View one year level per page organised by mode:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING Modes of Viewing: View 2 View year levels consecutively down the page

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING Modes of Viewing: View 3 View year levels in columns across the page

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING Modes of Viewing: View 4 View one year level per page with elaborations

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING Scope and Sequence F-10

higher order thinking: instead of looking…describe differences, purposes, impacts; not just viewing…respond

a) Word b) Word c) Word ArialTimes New RomanComic Sans

a) Arial b) Times New Roman c) Comic Sans ArialTimes New RomanComic Sans

Four perspectives on a day out at the park Perspectives are provided through four ‘voices’ Use of visual text and choice of fonts, convey the four personalities and their views on the world.

Timid Tired Dominated

Timid Tired Dominated BoldLoud

PoshFormal Domineering Timid Tired Dominated BoldLoud

PoshFormal Domineering Timid Tired Dominated PlayfulInformal Confident BoldLoud

What? So What? Now What?