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Curriculum Table (version 8.3)

Strand: sub Content description Elaborations
strand
LANGUAGE Understand how texts vary in complexity Becoming familiar with the typical stages and language features of
Text structure and technicality depending on the such text types as: simple narrative, procedure, simple persuasion
and organisation approach to the topic, the purpose and texts and information reports
the intended audience(ACELA1490)

Language for Understand that social interactions Recognising that language is adjusted in different contexts, for
interaction influence the way people engage with example in degree of formality when moving between group
ideas and respond to others for example discussions and presenting a group report
when exploring and clarifying the ideas of
others, summarising their own views and
reporting them to a larger
group(ACELA1488)

Expressing and Explore the effect of choices Examining visual and multimodal texts, building a vocabulary to
developing ideas when framing an image, placement of describe visual elements and techniques such as framing,
elements in the image, and salience on composition and visual point of view and beginning to understand
composition of still and moving images in how these choices impact on viewer response
a range of types of texts (ACELA1496)

LITERATURE Discuss literary experiences with others, Sharing and discussing students own and others understanding of
Responding to sharing responses and expressing a point the effects of particular literary techniques on their appreciation of
literature of view(ACELT1603) texts

Use metalanguage to describe the effects sharing views using appropriate metalanguage (for example The
of ideas, text structures and language use of the adjectives in describing the character really helps to
features of literary texts (ACELT1604) create images for the reader)

Examining Discuss how authors and illustrators Examining the authors description of a characters appearance,
Literature make stories exciting, moving and behaviour and speech and noting how the characters development
 absorbing and hold readers interest by is evident through his or her dialogue and changing relationships
using various techniques, for example and the reactions of other characters to him or her
character development and plot
tension(ACELT1605) Identifying pivotal points in the plot where characters are faced
with choices and commenting on how the author makes us care
about their decisions and consequences

LITERACY Identify characteristic features used in Describing how visual codes are used so that viewers identify with
Interpreting, imaginative, informative and persuasive them
analyzing and texts to meet the purpose of
evaluating the text (ACELY1690)


Creating Texts Use a range of software including word Identifying and selecting appropriate software programs for
processing programs to construct, edit constructing text
and publish written text, and select, edit
and place visual, print and audio
elements (ACELY1697)
















Additional Details
Composing and comprehending texts Critical and Creative Thinking Personal and Social Capability
through speaking and creating
Interpret and analyse learning area Identify and clarify information Recognise emotions
texts and ideas Express emotions appropriately
Navigate and view texts Organise and process Appreciate diverse perspectives
Understand how visual elements information Understand relationships
create meaning Seek solutions and put ideas into Communicate effectively
Listen and respond to learning area action Use language to interact with others
texts Reflect on processes Express opinion and point of view
Read and view learning area texts Become confident, resilient and
adaptable
Compose spoken, written, visual
and multimodal learning area texts Apply logic and reasoning
Understand learning area Inquiring identifying, exploring
vocabulary and organising information and
Comprehend texts ideas
Generating ideas, possibilities
and actions








General Capabilities
Learning Area Elements
Information and communication Creating with ICT
technologies (ICT) Generate solutions to challenges and learning area tasks
Communicating with ICT
 Collaborate, share and exchange
Managing and operating ICT
Select and use hardware and software

Visual Arts Comparing the visual conventions in artworks made for specific purposes, for
example, how the artist represents an idea to show the audience a particular viewpoint


Year 4 Level Description
Students engage with a variety of texts for enjoyment. They listen to, read, view and interpret spoken, written and multimodal texts in
which the primary purpose is aesthetic, as well as texts designed to inform and persuade. These encompass traditional oral texts
including Aboriginal stories, picture books, various types of print and digital texts, simple chapter books, rhyming verse, poetry, non-
fiction, film, multimodal texts, dramatic performances and texts used by students as models for constructing their own work.

Year 4 Achievement Standard
Receptive modes (listening, reading and viewing)
By the end of Year 4, students understand that texts have different text structures depending on purpose and
context. They explain how language features, images and vocabulary are used to engage the interest of audiences. They describe literal
and implied meaning connecting ideas in different texts
They fluently read texts that include varied sentence structures, unfamiliar vocabulary including multisyllabic words. They express
preferences for particular types of texts, and respond to others viewpoints. They listen for and share key points in discussions.
Productive modes (speaking, writing and creating)
Students use language features to create coherence and add detail to their texts. They understand how to express an opinion based
on information in a text. They create texts that show understanding of how images and detail can be used to extend key ideas.
Students create structured texts to explain ideas for different audiences. They make presentations and contribute actively to class and
group discussions, varying language according to context. They demonstrate understanding of grammar, select vocabulary from a
range of resources and use accurate spelling and punctuation, re-reading and editing their work to improve meaning.