K–10English K–10 Syllabus
English for K−2
The new syllabus must now be taught in Kindergarten to Year 2 in all NSW primary schools.
English for 3−10
The new syllabus is to be taught in Years 3 to 10 from 2024.
2023 Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2024 Start teaching the new syllabus
School sectors are responsible for implementing syllabuses and are best placed to provide schools with specific guidance and information on implementation given their understanding of their individual circumstances.
Content
Early Stage 1
- ENE-VOCAB-01
understands and effectively uses Tier 1 words and Tier 2 words in familiar contexts
Understand that texts in Standard Australian English are made up of words and groups of words that convey meaning
Recognise and understand taught Tier 1 and Tier 2 words
Understand words that have different meanings in different contexts
Use vocabulary that is personal
Use vocabulary that is specific to key learning areas
Use vocabulary to select, match and provide categories for groups of images or words
Understand and use words to describe shape, size, texture, position, numerical order, time and seasons
Identify, name and describe a range of objects, characters, animals, people and places when given visual and/or auditory prompts
Use specific word choice to clarify meaning
Experiment with and create wordplay and poems
Use and understand Tier 3 words that are of personal interest