1. Conclusion Teaching strategies demonstrates understanding of the interrelationships between language modes.

2. Rationale The study of English is central to the learning and development of all young Australians. 1. Confident communicators 2. Imaginative thinkers 3. Informed citizens

3. Build relationships with others and with the world around them. Analyse, understand, communicate

5. Language modes Language modes are based on the idea that communication cannot occur without responding and composing The language modes categorise the different types of skills involved in responding and composing. There are three groups of language modes. 1. reading and writing 2. listening and speaking 3. viewing and representing.

6. Teaching strategies 1 st step = Modelling = I do 2 nd step = Shared/Guided = We do 3 rd step = Independent= They do

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