English Semester 1 Year 1-3

TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT
OUTLINE
LEARNING AREA/ SUBJECT:

English
TEACHER: Mrs. A.
Senanayake
Cohort/ Context Description
Course Overview:
This program has been developed for the Year 1, 2 and 3 students at
ACC Darling Downs with the following demographic.
The English course for Year 1, 2 and 3 students will focus on

facilitating lessons in the topics of literacy, writing, speaking and
literature. In Term 1, grammar lessons will enable students to define
and identify common nouns, proper nouns and pronouns. In Term 2,
students will extend their knowledge on grammar concepts and
learn about adjectives (define, identify and use adjectives to
enhance meaning) and the correct use of common punctuation
marks. The genres in focus for Term 1 and 2 will be persuasive texts
and information reports respectively. Students will engage in
weekly diary writing (routine task) and sharing news which
enable them to build skills relating to recounts both in written texts
and oral presentations.
Girls
Boys
Total
Year 1
3
2
5
Year 2
3
5
8
Year 3
4
1
5
Total
10
8
18
Learning Program Design
Two terms in each of the two semesters (Term 1 - 9 weeks, Term

2 -11 weeks)
Based on the Australian Curriculum
Connection between program and the cohort needs

A variety of a teaching and learning methods are applied
to accommodate different skills levels and abilities
A variety of a assessment methods are applied to
accommodate different skills levels and abilities
A Biblical world view is maintained as foundation
Digital programmes geared for specific levels of ability are
integrated in the course to enhance learning
Students are allowed to question and think for themselves
through open-ended questioning in discussions
Differentiation:
The different resources being used makes for
differentiation possibilities embedded throughout the
program. Extra activities are also provided for additional
needs students
Teaching programme is flexible and changes according to
emerging student needs
Literacy and Numeracy Opportunities
Literacy
SEMESTER: 1
YEAR LEVEL: 1, 2, 3
Resources:
Padlet (via www.padlet.com)

SoundWaves Activity Book (Year 1, 2 and 3)
Target Handwriting Book (Year 1, 2 and 3)
Oxford Grammar Book (Year 1, 2 and 3)
Achievement Standards Grammar Tests (Year 1, 2 and 3)
Reading Eggs Online Program
Bug Club Online Program
Literacy Planet Online Program
Jolly Grammar Books (Year 1 and 2)
ACER Comprehension Test (Online)
Reading Comprehension Book (Level 2, 3 and 4)
Washy the Crocodile by James Macguire
Literacy encompasses the knowledge and skills students need to

access, understand, analyse and evaluate information, make
meaning, express thoughts and emotions, present ideas and
opinions, interact with others and participate in activities at
school and in their lives beyond school.
Numeracy
Being numerate in English requires the ability to interpret and
create information thoughtfully, accurately and critically when it
is represented in spatial, numerical and graphic forms. The
concept of measurement and sequence of time is reflected in
students exploration of tense and ordering of events in fiction
and non-fiction texts.
Other General Capability Opportunities

English teaching strives to develop behaviours and dispositions
in students for helping managing their own learning to be selfsufficient; Use ICT effectively; working harmoniously with others;
being open to ideas, opinions and texts from and about diverse
cultures; returning to tasks to improve and enhance their work;
and being prepared to question the meanings and assumptions
in texts.
Cross Curriculum Priorities Please find learning experiences and
resources addressing the Cross Curriculum Priorities highlighted in
blue.
Assessment Overview, Criteria and Outcomes See
Assessment Schedule below.
SCOPE AND SEQUENCE See Appendix A
ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE
ASSESSMENT TASK
(Description, mode,
flexibilities)
1. Spelling Test
WEIGHTI
NG
CONDITIONS/CRITERIA
OUTCOMES
DATE
Yr 1 ACELA1458, ACELA1459,
ACELA1778.
Yr 2 ACELA1474
Yr 3 ACELA1485
T1 Wk
2-8
T2 Wk
1-10
10%
Individual task - Their ability to spell list words

correctly is tested at the end of each week via a
dictation test.
20%
Individual task (45 minutes) - Students write a

recount of an event of their choice. The writing
will be assessed on the students ability to
communicate information using grammatically
correct sentences with appropriate use of
punctuation and correct spelling.
Yr 1 - ACELY1661, ACELY1662,
ACELY1663
Yr 2 - ACELA1460, ACELA1461,
ACELA1463, ACELA1465,
ACELY1672, ACELY1673
ACELA1475, ACELT1599
T1 Wk
8
T2 Wk
7
3 Persuasive Writing
25%
Term 1 Should homework
be banned?
Term 2 What is the best
pet to have a cat or a dog?
Individual task (45 minutes) Year 1 and 2

students will be assessed on their ability to
present their point of view using full sentences.
Year 3 students will be assessed on their ability to
present their arguments and point of view using
structured paragraphs and topic sentences.
ACELA1454
ACELY1673, ACELY1674
ACELY1675, ACELY1682,
ACELY1684
T1 Wk
6
T2 Wk
6
4 Grammar Test
Individual task (45 minutes) Scaffolding upon
the knowledge gained through completing Tests 1- ACELA1452,
9 as a whole class activity, students will
ACELA1468, ACELA1471
completed the end of term test as an individual
task.
T1 Wk
9
T2 Wk
7
Individual task (45 minutes) Students complete

an online comprehension test and will be
assessed on their ability to identify text types and
T2 Wk
7
2 Journal Entry
15%
ACELA1482
5 ACER Comprehension Test
20%
ACELY1660
6 Reading aloud
10%
examine literal and inferred meanings.
ACELY1670
ACELY1678
During Guided Reading sessions. Students will

be assessed on their ability to read a text
according to their current Benchmark testing
level.
ACELA1459
Yr 2 ACELA1460, ACELA1474
ACELY1679
T1 Wk
9
T2 Wk
7
TEACHING & LEARNING PROGRAM

Routine Tasks
Daily
Spelling: Look-Say-Cover-Write-Check (assessed via weekly spelling test)
Sharing News (ungraded)
Weekly Diary Writing (ungraded task, except on Term 1 Week 8 and Term 2 Week 9)
Week
Students
Learn About
Students Learn To
Teaching & Learning Strategies
Evidence of Learning
Identify words with b

Whole class activity Brainstorm words with b sound.
sound.
Individual activity Complete unit 2 of the Sound Waves book.
Letters that
Understand
that
the
Whole
class task Complete Achievement Standards Test 1 and
make the b
sound is created by
discuss grammar concepts addressed in the questions.
sound
letters b and bb.
Guided Reading Model reading aloud. Round Robin reading
Identify how the word
aloud. Discuss Words with b sound in text and the context in
with b sound is used
which the words are used within the text.
in sentences.
Contribution to brainstorming
activity
Completed Sound Waves Unit
2
Participation in discussions
during guided reading
Reading aloud during guided
reading
Spelling
Yr 1 sh Yr
2 silent b
Yr 3 b
Letters that
make the a
sound
Definition of a
Noun
Persuasive
Writing
End of week spelling test

Contribution to brainstorming
activity and completed
Sound Waves Unit 3
reading
Yr 1 & 2 Completed
grammar books
Contribution to whole class
activity on writing a letter to
the Deputy Principal.
Spell a selection of words

with the following
letters.
Yr 1 sh Yr 2 silent b
Yr 3 b
Use the spelling words

correctly in sentences.
Understand that the a
(apple) sound is
created by letter a.

with a sound is used in
sentences.
Define a noun and
identify nouns in
sentences.
Understand the purpose
of persuasive writing
Whole class activity Brainstorm words with a sound.

Whole class task Complete Achievement Standards Test 2 and
aloud. Discuss Words with a sound in text and the context in
Explicit Teaching What is a noun? Group activity Sort words
into two groups - nouns and not a noun.
Explicit Teaching What is persuasive writing? Whole class
activity Write a letter to the Deputy Principal requesting a
2hour break during recess.
Spelling
Spell a selection of words Whole class activity Brainstorm words with k sound.
Yr 1 ch Yr 2
with the following
Individual activity Complete unit 4 of the Sound Waves book. Engagement in brainstorming
letters.
Yr 1 ch
Yr 2 silent w
Yr 3 k/c/ck/x

Understand that the k
(kite) sound is created
by letters k/c/ck/q/x .
with k/c/ck/q/x sound

is used in sentences.
Define a common noun
and identify nouns in
sentences.
Identify persuasive
language used in
advertisements
silent w Yr
3 k/c/ck/q
Letters that
make the k
sound
Common
Nouns
Persuasive
Writing
Advertiseme
nts


aloud. Discuss Words with k/ck sound in text and the context
in which the words are used within the text.
Think-Pair-Share What is a noun? Give an example. Explicit
teaching What is a common noun? Individual Task Complete
Oxford Grammar Unit 1.
Explicit Teaching What is persuasive writing? Whole class

activity Create an advertisement to promote apples.
Individual Task - Students design an advertisement to promote
their choice of fruit.
Spelling
Yr 1 th Yr 2
silent k Yr
3e
Letters that
make the e
sound
Common
Nouns
Persuasive
Writing
Debates
Whole class activity Brainstorm words with e/ea sound.

aloud. Discuss Words with e sound in text and the context in
Think-Pair-Share What is a common noun? Give an example.
Explicit teaching What is a proper noun? Individual Task
Complete Oxford Grammar Unit 2 and 3.
Whole class activity Debate Is playing sport better than
playing computer games? Students share reasons to support their
point of view. Individual Task Year 1 & 2 Write sentences to
support point of view. Year 3 Present their point of view using
topic sentences and paragraphs.

with the following
letters.
Yr 1 th Yr 2 silent k Yr
3 e/ea
Understand that the e
(egg) sound is created
by letters e/ea .
with e/ea sound is

used in sentences.
Define a common noun
and identify nouns in
sentences.
Support/argue their point
of view using
persuasive language
and reasoning.
activity and completed

Sound Waves Unit 4
reading
Yr 1 & 2 Completed
grammar books
Completed Oxford Grammar
Unit 1
Completed advertisements

5
Yr 1 & 2 Completed
grammar books
Unit 2 and 3
Year 1 and 2 Sentences
created to present point of
view.
Year 3 Written reasons to
support their point of view
on whether sport is better
than computer games.
Understand that the d Whole class activity Brainstorm words with d sound.
Letters that
sound is created by
6
make
the
d
letters
d/dd
.
5
Yr 1 & 2 Completed
sound.
(Public
aloud. Discuss Words with d sound in text and the context in
grammar books
holiday Common
with d sound is used in
Completed Common Nouns
and
nouns
sentences.
Group Task Working in groups of 5, students create a poster
posters.
swimmin
Identify groups that are
presenting different types of common nouns.
g
classified as common
carnival)
nouns (e.g. animals,
tangible and nontangible things)
Spelling
Yr 1 ng Yr 2
wh Yr 3
d/dd
Letters that
make the i
sound
Proper Nouns
Persuasive
Writing
Debates

with the following
letters.
Yr 1 ng Yr 2 wh Yr 3
i
Understand that the i
sound is created by
letters i.

with i sound is used in
sentences.
Define a proper noun and
identify proper nouns in
sentences.
of view using
persuasive language
and reasoning.
Spelling
Yr 1 qu Yr 2
ph Yr 3
f/ff/ph
Letters that
make the f
sound
Proper Nouns
Modality
Persuasive

with the following
letters.
Yr 1 qu Yr 2 ph Yr
3 f/ff/ph
Understand that the f
sound is created by
letters f/ff/ph/gh .
Whole class activity Brainstorm words with i sound.

aloud. Discuss Words with i sound in text and the context in
which the words are used within the text. Discuss
comprehension task as a whole group activity and students
complete it as an individual task.
Explicit teaching What is a proper noun? Individual Task
Complete Oxford Grammar Unit 4 and 5.
Whole class activity Debate Should homework be banned?
Students share reasons to support their point of view. Individual
Task Year 1 & 2 Write sentences to support point of view. Year
3 Present their point of view using topic sentences and
paragraphs.
Sort the Nouns posters

7
Yr 1 & 2 Completed
grammar books
Unit 4 and 5
Spelling test
Completed comprehension
activity.
Written reasons to support
point of view on Should
Homework be Banned?
Whole class activity Brainstorm words with f sound.

aloud. Discuss Words with sound in text and the context in
Working in Pairs Read a newspaper article and make a table of

8
Yr 1 & 2 Completed
grammar books
Group activity completed
padlets of common nouns
and proper nouns.
Completed Using Capital
Letters worksheet
Completed Match the Correct
Writing
Debates
common nouns and proper nouns using Padlet.

with f sound is used in Individual Task Complete Match the Correct Word (modality),
sentences.
Using Capital Letters worksheet and Oxford Grammar Unit 6.
Understand how
Whole class activity Debate Should we have lollies for
evaluative language
breakfast? Students share reasons to support their point of view.
can be varied to be
Individual Task Year 1 & 2 Write sentences to support point of
more or less forceful.
view. Year 3 Present their point of view using topic sentences
and paragraphs.
Identify proper nouns and
common nouns in a
passage.
of view using
persuasive language
and reasoning.
Spelling
Yr 1 ar Yr 2
ea
Yr 3
o/a
Letters that
make the o
sound
Pronouns
Persuasive
Writing
Writing
Letters

with the following
letters.
Yr 1 ar Yr 2 ea Yr 3
o/a
Understand that the o
sound is created by
letters o and a .

with o sound is used in
sentences.
Define a proper noun and
identify proper nouns in
sentences.
Write a letter to convince
the reader to agree with
the writers point of
view.
Whole class activity Brainstorm words with o sound.

aloud. Discuss Words with o sound in text and the context in
Working in Pairs Read a newspaper article and make a table of
common nouns and proper nouns.
Explicit Teaching What is a pronoun? Individual Task
Complete Oxford Grammar Unit 7.
Whole class activity Brainstorm ideas to write to the mayor to
have more parks in Armadale. Individual Task Write a letter to
the mayor reasoning why Armadale should have more parks.
Word worksheet
Unit 6
Spelling test
activity.
Written reasons to support
point of view on Should We
Have Lollies for Breakfast?

9
Yr 1 & 2 Completed
grammar books
Unit 7
activity based on guided
reading session.
Spelling test
Completed letters.
9 -
Letters that
make the g
sound
Revision and
catch up
Understand that the

g sound is created
by letters g/gg.
Revise knowledge on
common nouns,
proper nouns and
pronouns.
Whole class activity Brainstorm words with g sound.

Individual activity Complete unit 10 of the Sound Waves
book.
Revision Complete Oxford Grammar Test 1
Assessment Complete Achievement Standards Term 1 Test
Guided Reading Round Robin reading

Test 1
Completed Achievement
Standards Term 1 Test
Fluency and confidence when
reading aloud
Completed SoundWaves Unit
10
Term 2
Spelling
Yr 1 ff Yr 2
soft c Yr 3
o/a
Letters that
make the h
sound
Adjectives
Information
Reports
2 and 3 Spelling
Yr 1 ll and
ss/zz Yr 2
soft g Yr 3
dge
Letters that
make the j
sound

with the following
letters.
Yr 1 ff
Yr 2 soft c
Yr 3
Understand that the h
sound is created by
letter h .
with sound is used
in sentences.
Define an adjective and
identify adjectives in
sentences.
Use the third person to
write a newspaper
article.

with the following
letters.
Yr 1
Yr 2 Yr 3
Understand that the j
sound is created by
Whole class activity Brainstorm words with sound.

Individual activity Complete unit 9 of the Sound Waves
book.
Guided Reading Model reading aloud. Round Robin
reading aloud. Discuss Words with sound in text,
adjectives and the context in which the words are used within
the text. Discuss comprehension task as a whole group
activity and students complete it as an individual task.
Whole class task Complete Achievement Standards Test 7
and 8 and discuss grammar concepts addressed in the
questions.
Explicit Teaching What is an adjective? Group Task Write
a list of adjectives to match a given collection of nouns.
Individual Task Complete Oxford Grammar (Yr 1 Unit 9, Yr
2 and 3 - Unit 8 ).
Whole class activity Brainstorm ideas as to why animals
should not be caged. Individual activity - Write a newspaper
article about why animals should not be caged.
Whole class activity Brainstorm words with sound
(week 2) and sound (week 3). Individual activity
Complete unit 10 (week 2) and 11 (week 3) of the Sound Waves
book.
reading aloud. Discuss Words with sound and comparative
adjectives in text and the context in which the words are used
within the text. Discuss comprehension task as a whole

9
Yr 1 & 2 Completed
grammar books
Lists of adjectives to match
nouns.
Unit.
Completed information reports
on why animals should not
be caged.
Spelling test
Completed Sound Waves

Unit 10 (week 2) and 11
(week 3)
Yr 1 & 2 Completed
grammar books
Lists of adjectives to
match nouns.
Completed news articles.
letters j, ge, or dge .

Adjectives
(Comparativ Identify how the word
e and
with j sound is used in
Superlative)
sentences.
News Articles Identify the comparative
and superlative forms of
adjectives
Use the third person and
write a news article.
Spelling
Yr 1 ck and
y at the end
Yr 2 wa and
oa Yr 3
Letters that
make the
sound
Using
adjectives to
4 and 5
make
sentences
more
interesting.
News articles

with the following
letters.
Yr 1
Yr 2 Yr 3
Understand that the
sound is created by
letters .
with sound is used
in sentences.
Enhance the meaning of
sentences using
adjectives
write a news article and
present a text to suit
the purpose and
audience.
group activity and students complete it as an individual task.

and 10 (week 2) and Test 11 and 12 (week 3) and discuss
grammar concepts addressed in the questions.
Explicit Teaching Why do we need comparative and
superlative forms?. Individual Task Complete Comparative
Adjectives worksheet.
Whole class activity Brainstorm ideas Why should the
Year 1 3 class have their own playground?. Individual
activity - Write an article for the school newsletter justifying
the need for the Year 1-3 class to have their own playground.
Spelling test
Whole class activity Brainstorm words with (week 4)

and (week 5) sound. Individual activity Complete unit 9
(week 4) and unit 10 (week 5) of the Sound Waves book.
reading aloud. Discuss Words with sound and use of
adjectives in text and the context in which the words are used
within the text. Discuss comprehension task as a whole
group activity and students complete it as an individual task.
and 14 (week 4) and Test 15 and 16 (week 5) and discuss
grammar concepts addressed in the questions.
Explicit Teaching How can we use adjectives to enhance
meaning and make texts more interesting? Individual Task
Week 4 - Complete Comparative Adjectives worksheet. Group
activity Enhance a collection of sentences using adjectives.
Week 5 - Rewrite a diary entry from a previous week adding
adjectives for as many nouns as possible.
Whole class activity Brainstorm ideas Why should using
plastic bags be banned?. Individual activity - Write an article
for the school newsletter justifying the need to ban the use of
plastic bags. Present article using a word processing application
and cliparts/images.
Completed Sound Waves

Unit 9
Yr 1 & 2 Completed
grammar books
Completed worksheets
Participation in class
discussions.
Ability to add adjectives to
enhance sentences
Completed news articles
(written and typed out
with appropriate images).
Grade on written report
will contribute towards
final grade.
Spelling test
Edited diary entries
Oxford Grammar Test on
Adjectives
Spelling
Yr 1 a_e nd
i_e Yr 2 air
andch Yr 3
Using commas
News articles
6 and 7

with the following
letters.
Yr 1
Yr 2 Yr 3
Understand the use of
commas when writing
lists (week 6) and when
separating ideas (week
7).
write a news article and
present a text to suit
the purpose and
audience.
8 and 9 Spelling
Yr 1 o_e and
u_e Yr 2 ai
and ee Yr 3
Letters that
make the
sound
Apostrophes
Writing letters

with the following
letters.
Yr 1
Yr 2 Yr 3
Understand that the
sound is created by
letters .
Understand the
appropriate use of
apostrophes
Write letters using correct
conventions.
Assessment ACER Comprehension Test.

reading aloud. Discuss Words with sound and commas in
text and the context in which the words are used within the
text. Discuss comprehension task as a whole group activity
and students complete it as an individual task. Week 7
Assessment Reading aloud.

and 18 (week 6) and discuss grammar concepts addressed in
the questions. Week 7 Assessment Task Complete Term 2
Test as an individual task.
Explicit Teaching Use of commas in lists (week 6) and use of

commas to separate ideas within a sentence (week 7).
Individual Task Week 6 - Complete Commas in Lists
worksheet. Week 5 Complete Add a Comma worksheet
(differentiated for the 3 year levels).
Whole class activity Brainstorm ideas What is the best

pet to have a cat or a dog?. Individual activity - Write an
article for the school newsletter justifying their choice of best
pet. Present article using a word processing application and
cliparts/images.
Completed ACER
Comprehension Test
Ability to read aloud
effectively and fluently.
Achievement Standards Term
2 Test
Completed Commas in Lists
and Add a Comma
worksheets.
Completed Best Pet reports
(handwritten and typed with
appropriate images)
Whole class activity Brainstorm words with (week 8)

and (week 9) sound. Individual activity Complete unit 10
(week 8) and unit 11 (week 9) of the Sound Waves book.

reading aloud. Discuss Words with (week 8) and (week
9) sound and use of commas, exclamation marks in text and the
context in which the words are used within the text. Discuss


(week 8) and Test 20 (week 9) and discuss grammar concepts
addressed in the questions.
Explicit Teaching When do we use an apostrophe?
(possessive or contraction?) Week 8 Working in Pairs
Plural or Possessive game? Group Activity: Write a list of
statements and questions demonstrating the correct use of the
apostrophe. Week 9 - Think-Pair-Share Give an example of a
sentence for a sentence using an apostrophe to show a
possession and a contraction. Individual Task Complete
relevant Oxford Grammar unit. Year 3: Write 10 sentences for
each for the two purposes of the apostrophe
Spelling test
Completed Sound Waves units
units
Completed worksheets on
punctuation.
Engagement in Guided
Reading discussions
Completed letters to mum/dad
10 and
11
Whole class activity Brainstorm ideas How can you

persuade mum/dad to buy you a puppy? Individual activity Write a letter to mum/dad persuading them to buy you a puppy.
Present letter using a word processing application and
cliparts/images.
Revise concepts based on ACER Comprehension Test results, Oxford Grammar test results and Achievement Standards Term tests 1 and 2.
Catch up on any unfinished work.

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TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT

LEARNING AREA/ SUBJECT:

Cohort/ Context Description

The English course for Year 1, 2 and 3 students will focus on

Learning Program Design

Two terms in each of the two semesters (Term 1 - 9 weeks, Term

Based on the Australian Curriculum

Connection between program and the cohort needs

Padlet (via www.padlet.com)

Literacy encompasses the knowledge and skills students need to

Other General Capability Opportunities

SCOPE AND SEQUENCE See Appendix A

Individual task - Their ability to spell list words

Individual task (45 minutes) - Students write a

Individual task (45 minutes) Year 1 and 2

Individual task (45 minutes) Students complete

5 ACER Comprehension Test

examine literal and inferred meanings.

During Guided Reading sessions. Students will

TEACHING & LEARNING PROGRAM

Teaching & Learning Strategies

Identify words with b

End of week spelling test

Spell a selection of words

Use the spelling words

Identify how the word

Whole class activity Brainstorm words with a sound.

Use the spelling words

with k/c/ck/q/x sound

Whole class task Complete Achievement Standards Test 3 and

Guided Reading Model reading aloud. Round Robin reading

Explicit Teaching What is persuasive writing? Whole class

Whole class activity Brainstorm words with e/ea sound.

Spell a selection of words

with e/ea sound is

activity and completed

End of week spelling test

Spell a selection of words

Identify how the word

Spell a selection of words

Whole class activity Brainstorm words with i sound.

Sort the Nouns posters

Whole class activity Brainstorm words with f sound.

Completed Sound Waves Unit

common nouns and proper nouns using Padlet.

Spell a selection of words

Identify how the word

Whole class activity Brainstorm words with o sound.

Completed Sound Waves Unit

Understand that the

Whole class activity Brainstorm words with g sound.

Completed Oxford Grammar

Spell a selection of words

Spell a selection of words

Whole class activity Brainstorm words with sound.

Completed Sound Waves Unit

Completed Sound Waves

letters j, ge, or dge .

Spell a selection of words

group activity and students complete it as an individual task.

Whole class activity Brainstorm words with (week 4)

Completed Sound Waves