English is the Key Learning Area where students develop knowledge, skills and understandings about English language and literature. The students will be actively engaged in the development of skills through:

This term in English, Year 6 will be engaging in the following components:

Speaking & Listening - Students will engage in conversations and discussions, using active listening behaviours, showing interest, and contributing ideas, information and questions. 

Reading & Viewing - Students will respond to a range of literature and discuss the purpose and audience. Different roles of readers will be explored focusing on – decoding words and punctuation, making meaning, understanding the purpose of texts. Students  will be exposed to a widening range of texts for enjoyment and pleasure and discuss reasons for their choice.

Writing & Representing - Daily writing will consist of modelled, guided and independent writing and reading activities.

Spelling - Letters & Sounds programme will be used for spelling activities. Lessons will focus on using  various spelling rules and strategies including oral segmenting and blending of familiar words. New graphemes and alternative pronunciation for these words will be consolidated.

Grammar, Punctuation & Vocabulary - Formal lessons on grammar, punctuation and vocabulary will be consolidated during writing activities.

Handwriting & Digital Technologies - Students will practice handwriting skills using the correct NSW Foundation handwriting style in their everyday book work, incorporating the components of posture and pen grip.