English

English K-6 develops students' knowledge, skills and understanding of English language and literature. It is based on an approach to language that describes the ways that people use language.

People use language for three main purposes:

• to interact with others
• to create and interpret texts
• and to develop understandings about the world and ourselves.

This approach to language enables teachers and students to explore and analyse how language works in different contexts, including picture books, novels, newspapers, letters, conversations, speeches, plays, feature films, television programs, computer graphics, CD-ROMs and advertisements.

Competence in English will enable students to: learn about themselves, their own and other cultures, to communicate their thoughts and feelings, to participate in society, to make informed decisions about personal and social issues, to analyse information and viewpoints and to use their imagination.

A syllabus is a document that gives teachers an outline of what students are to be taught in a specific learning area.

The syllabus and other supporting material for English K-6 is available from the Board of Studies.