“The development of skills in using spoken and written language is fundamental to the learning of English. The development of these skills allows students to use language effectively for different purposes. The skills developed in talking, listening, reading and writing assist students’ learning in all areas of the curriculum.”                                                                                                                                                                                       Board of Studies, NSW

 

 

The upper primary school years are crucial stages as students prepare themselves for the challenges of high school. Whether a student wishes to gain entry into a selective school or is simply aiming for future success in English, every student should be well equipped with the knowledge and skills to begin the secondary years with confidence. With the basic skills having already been established, students in these upper primary years will be introduced to all the basic language features and techniques as well as a variety of text types. Creative writing and expositions will be another main focus, with particular emphasis on vocabulary and complex sentence structure.

 

General Overview of Content:

 

• Spelling/Punctuation

• Grammar

• Sentence Structure

• Recognising text types

• Introduction to creative writing

• Persuasive Language

• Comprehension of literary and media texts

• Introduction to language techniques

• Novel study (themes and characterisation)