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
Stage 1
- EN1-VOCAB-01
understands and effectively uses Tier 1, taught Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary to extend and elaborate ideas
Use taught morphemic knowledge to create word families
Understand and use words that have different meanings in different contexts
Understand and communicate jokes and riddles that play on words
Identify, understand and use wordplay and rhyme in a range of texts
Use vocabulary to express cause and effect
Understand and intentionally choose subject-specific vocabulary to enhance precision and for effect