English study is mandatory in NSW from Kindergarten to Year 12.
Students learn about the English language through written, spoken and visual texts of increasing complexity as they progress through their schooling.
An understanding of the English language is central to how we communicate and essential for intellectual, social and emotional development.
The study of English should develop a love of literature and learning and be challenging and enjoyable. It develops skills to enable students to experiment with ideas and expression, to become active, independent and lifelong learners, to work with each other and to reflect on their learning.
What is Language, Learning and Literacy?
Language, Learning and Literacy (L3) is a program for Kindergarten and Stage 1 students. Mrs Longhurst and Mrs Harris participate in training to learn how to use this program in their classrooms.
L3 focuses on providing rich literacy experiences to assist all children to become successful readers and writers.
It occurs as part of the daily literacy lesson.
Your child and Language, Learning and Literacy
During the literacy session, your child will be taught in small groups of 3 to 4 students.
While each group is being given short, explicit lessons in reading and writing, the rest of the class will complete carefully selected activities to extend their literacy learning.
Your child will also listen to the reading of stories, poems and songs in small groups. This will build their knowledge of sentences, letters and words to help their reading and writing.