Languages sample scope and sequences
Examples of how schools can organise a K-6 Languages scope and sequence and the elements that could be included.
Introduction
The sample scope and sequence documents incorporate advice from and include the following elements:
- the scope of learning in relation to the syllabus outcomes to be addressed
- the sequence of learning in relation to the syllabus outcomes to be addressed
- duration of the learning
- syllabus outcomes addressed through the learning
Each document is a ‘sample’ that you may adapt to meet the needs of your students and local context.
Early Stage 1 - Stage 3 topic-based scope and sequences
Approach 1 – topic based
Features
- NESA information
- NESA requirements for languages
- information for teachers of scripted and non-scripted languages
- learning overview
- syllabus content
- suggested tasks
- content for students with prior learning and/or experience
Suitable for all language teachers in NSW primary schools.
Early Stage 1 - Stage 3 task-based scope and sequences.
Approach 2 –task-based
Features
- NESA information
- NESA requirements for languages
- advice on differentiation for teachers
- information about task-based language learning for teachers
- information for teachers of scripted and non-scripted languages
- learning overview
- outcomes to be addressed and outcomes to be assessed.
- details of suggested assessment tasks
Suitable for all language teachers in NSW primary schools.