Cluster 9 NSW DET Literacy Continuum

Reading Texts
We are learning to...

• Read for sustained periods (15-20 minutes) and sustain understanding in longer texts
over time, e.g. reading short novels over several days.
• Use visual representations, e.g. photographs, table and charts to enhance meaning
when reading factual texts.
• Select and use the most effective word identification strategy to maintain fluency and
meaning.
• Demonstrate an awareness of how to use skimming/scanning and text features such
as subheadings to locate specific information.
• Use screen navigation features when reading and viewing Internet texts.

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Comprehension
We are learning to...
• Build an understanding during reading by discussing the possible consequences of actions and
events.
• Interpret texts by recognising and discussing the difference between literal and inferred
meaning in relation to information, characteristics and events.
• Build understanding about the meaning of a text by actively seeking information from different
parts of a text.
• Show an awareness through discussion that texts can present different perspectives.
• Analyse the ways ideas and information are presented by making comparisons between texts.
• Identify and interpret main ideas and important information in a text to provide an accurate
retell of a text.
• Analyse a text by discussing visual, aural and written techniques used in the text.
• Build an understanding about the meaning of a text by identifying and discussing text
organisation and features, e.g. cohesive links.

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Vocabulary Knowledge
We are learning to...

• Use synonyms for a range of common words.

• Use simple content-specific vocabulary in appropriate ways when
creating texts.
• Use relevant vocabulary associated with digital technology and
electronic texts.
• Understand how prefixes and suffixes
change word meanings.

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Aspects of Writing
We are learning to...
• Construct well-sequenced imaginative, informative and persuasive texts using language appropriate to
purpose and audience.
• Plan and organise ideas using headings, graphic organisers, questions and mind maps.
• Reread texts during and after writing to check accuracy, consistency of meaning and fitness for
purpose.
• Structure texts using paragraphs composed of logically grouped sentences that deal with a particular
aspect of a topic.
• Use a variety of spelling strategies to spell high-frequency words correctly.
• Use simple word processing functions such as spell check and grammar check.
• Choose verbs, adverbials, nouns and adjectives to express specific ideas and details.
• Use joined letters of consistent size.
• Experiment with creating simple multimodal texts using digital text creation programs.

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Aspects of Speaking
We are learning to...
• Plan and deliver oral presentations on an extended range of topics for audiences
beyond the immediate classroom, e.g. assembly presentations.
• Enhance presentations by using some basic oral presentation strategies such as
using notes as prompts, volume and change in emphasis.
• Discuss the features of different spoken texts, e.g. formal versus informal
interactions; persuasive versus informative.
• Contribute relevant ideas to discussions, ask questions and rephrase to
clarify meaning.
• Listen attentively, make appropriate responses to what others
say and constructively build on the ideas of others.
• Use group discussion protocols, e.g. turn taking.

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