K–10English K–10 Syllabus

Write texts that describe, explain, give an opinion, recount an event, tell a story

Use a logical order to sequence ideas and events in sentences across a text

Group sentences into paragraphs commencing with a topic sentence, followed by other sentences with related ideas

Select and use a range of conjunctions to create cohesive texts

Use noun/pronoun-referencing across a text

Use subject–verb agreement across a text

Use appropriate tense across a text

Use visual elements to expand meaning in own texts

Write compound sentences using coordinating conjunctions

Recognise compound sentences in own writing, knowing that each clause has meaning by itself

Use a combination of simple and compound sentences to engage the reader when creating written texts

Use noun groups to build descriptions of people and things

Use action, saying, relating and sensing verbs to add detail and precision to writing

Use adverbs to modify the meaning of verbs and adjectives

Use contextually precise prepositional phrases when creating texts

Accurately use articles and pronouns in own writing

Use time connectives to sequence information and events in texts

Experiment with writing complex sentences which include a clause for the main message and dependent clause to elaborate or modify the message

Use commas to separate ideas, lists and/or dependent clauses in a sentence

Use punctuation, including question marks and exclamation marks, accurately and for effect

Use quotation marks for simple dialogue

Use possessive apostrophes in own writing

Use modifying and qualifying words and words to indicate quantity

Use creative wordplay to affect the reader

Make intentional word choices to enhance precision of meaning and ideas in a text

Identify the context, audience and purpose for own texts

Use knowledge of similarities and differences between imaginative, informative and persuasive texts when planning for writing

Use a variety of planning strategies and tools for creating texts

Understand that their own texts can be improved by incorporating feedback and editing

Re-read and edit their own texts after receiving feedback

Use different modes and media to enhance the presentation of texts they have created