Skip to content

A NSW Government website

Welcome to the NSW Curriculum website

NSW Curriculum
NSW Education Standards Authority

K–10English K–10 Syllabus

Record of changes
Implementation for K–2 from 2023 and 3–10 from 2024
Expand for detailed implementation advice

Content

Early Stage 1

Vocabulary
Learning and using words
  • 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

Related files