CLASS PROGRAM
Stage 2
ODD YEARS
TEACHER: ______
CLASS: ______

THE JUNCTION PUBLIC SCHOOLCURRICULUM OVERVIEW: LiteracySTAGE 2:ODD YEARS

S2
Y4 / TALKING and LISTENING / TEXT TYPE / GRAMMAR / PUNCTUATION / SPELLING / WRITING / READING / COMPREHENSION
Term 1 / Theme:
BRITISH COLONISATION
Attentive Listening
Responding to questions, instructions and requests
Recalling & recounting personal experiences
Greetings, introductions, farewells / Recount
pp 193-202 / Nouns/ Noun groups. Pronouns Action verbs, past tense. Clauses. Conjunctions/ connectives- time
Adverbs/ adverbial phrases. Adjectives. Reported speech. / Simple sentences
Capital letters
Fullstops
Commas / Words from COGS Theme
Family – ould, eigh, dge, ough, ph, ight, augh, ce.
Core Words including Homophones, Homographs
Contractions & Compound words
Frequent errors from class / Pencil Grip/Posture
Diagonal joins
Fluency patterns
Size
Independent writing of a recount of events
Editing of a jointly constructed recount / Investigate purpose of various recounts
Re-order text
Close exercises
Joint construction
Locate examples of quoted speech, underline text using different colours for voices of characters
Read plays / Locating information
  • Alphabet/dictionary
  • Table of contents
  • Main idea of paragraph
Skimming
  • Finding facts
  • Finding specific date/time
  • Looking for a keyword

Procedure
pp 213-221 / Nouns. Adjectives, to build noun groups. Connectives/ conjunctions-cause, time. Adverbs/ Adverbial phrases. Verbs- saying, thinking, action, past tense.
Term 2 / Theme:
AUSTRALIAN NATIVE FLORA AND FAUNA
Discussion skills
Explaining familiar procedures
Brainstorming
Presentationsto an audience
PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION / Exposition
pp249-257 / Nouns. Detailed noun groups. Adjectives- describing, numbering, classifying. Verbs- relating, thinking, feeling, action. Adverbials- behaviour. Simile. Metaphor. / Question Mark
Exclamation Mark
Direct Speech
Quotation Mark / Words from COGS Theme
Changing Tense of Verbs Rules
Core Words including silent letters.
Frequent errors from class. / Slope
Spacing
Horizontal joins
Entry & Exits
Write detailed description of animal’s appearance -descriptive poems
Rewrite jumbled procedures. Edit imperfect procedure / Read a description in shared reading
Compare & discuss alliteration, personification similes metaphors
Highlight specific information in texts Evaluate the effectiveness of visual procedures / Fact or Opinion
Recognising & Making Inferences
Construct flow chart to represent steps
Act out procedures
Information Report
pp223-230 / Action verbs. Precise vocabulary. Adjectives. Prepositions/ Adverbial phrases- where, when, how. Time connectives. Cautions. Conditional forms.
Term 3 / Theme:
WORLD RELIGIONS
Self expression of feelings, needs and wishes
Spoken descriptions and reports.
Personal opinions
MULTICULTURAL PUBLIC SPEAKING / Description
pp259-256 / Nouns/ Noun groups. Adjectives- comparing, describing, classifying. Verbs- relating, action, timeless present tense. Paragraphs, topic sentences. Clauses. Phrases. Prepositions. / Apostrophe
Colon / Words from COGS Theme
Suffixes & Prefixes
Core Words including
Plural rules
Frequent errors from class / Fluency
Letters that do not join y,j,g,s,b,p,z,x
Information report proforma
Joint construction
Model note making
Brainstorm & compile lists
Rank and order arguments
Research topics / Examine information grouping in reports
Sort 2 information reports
Display range of sources of information
Close activities
Use questioning to draw attention to structure of arguments in texts / Match beginnings and endings
Compare information on different topics
Compare styles
Narrative
pp203-211 / Noun/ Extended noun group. Verb- relating, thinking, saying, tense. Connective- additive, contrastive, causal. Modality. Adverbial- manner. Quoted/ reported speech. Clause. Adjective- comparing, describing. Clause, conjunction link.
Term 4 / Theme:
PLANETS/SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INVENTORS
Poetry
Plays / Explanation
pp 231-239 / Noun- general/ abstract. Noun group- structure. Pronoun. Verb- action, simple present tense. Passive voice. Conjunction/ connective- time, cause. Adverbial phrases. Clause theme. / Complex Sentences / Words from COGS Theme
Word Derivations
Root Words
Frequent errors from class.
Review / Capitals
Consolidation incl.
Common errors
Write “how” questions
Flow chart
Model structure of discussion
Compare conclusions / Read explanations and identify stages
Cut up cause & effect
Technical vocabulary
Rank opinions on issues
Research information
Jigsaw activities
Look for key words / Discuss possible authors and audiences
Summarise information
Questioning the topic, point of view etc
Assess degree of persuasion
Discussion
pp 249-257 / General/ abstract nouns. Technical words. Relating/ action/ thinking/ modal verbs. Modal adverbs. Connectives.
TS2.1-2.4 / WS2.9-14 / WS2.10 RS2.8 / WS2.11 / WS2.12 / RS2.5-2.8

THE JUNCTION PUBLIC SCHOOLCURRICULUM OVERVIEW: Key Learning AreasSTAGE 2:ODD YEARS

S2
Y4 / COGS UNIT / TECHNOLOGY / PDHPE / CREATIVE ARTS / MATHS / THINKING SKILLS / EXCURSIONS and
EVENTS
Term 1 / BRITISH COLONISATION / RFF Focus:
Word Processing skills
  • Typing
  • Formatting
  • Inserting graphics/hyperlinks
  • Save/Open/Print
/ PDH:
COS2.1 Uses a variety of ways to communicate with and within groups.
PE:
MOS2.4 Displays a focus on quality of movement in applying movement skills to a variety of familiar and new situations. / RFF:Music, Dance
DRAMA:
DRAS2.1 Takes on and sustains roles in a variety of drama forms to express meaning in a wide range of imagined situations.
VISUAL ARTS:
VAS2.1 Represents the qualities of experiences and things that are interesting or beautiful* by choosing among aspects of subject matter. / NS 2.1
NS 2.2
NS 2.3
NS 2.4 / DS 2.1
MS 2.1
SGS 2.1
PAS 2.1 / Review
The RAKE
Teach
ARC / Swimming Carnival
Art Express,/ Art Gallery
Harmony Day
Grandparents Day
Anzac Day
Cross Country
Term 2 / AUSTRALIAN NATIVE FLORA AND FAUNA / RFF Focus:
Internet/E-mail skills
  • researching, function keys, locating graphics and websites
  • Email - open, read, reply, send, CC, forward, multiple recipients
  • Eduweb creation
/ PDH:
DMS2.2 Makes decisions as an individual and as a group member.
GDS2.9 Describes life changes and associated feelings.
PE:
ALS2.6 Discusses the relationship
between regular and varied physical activity and health. / RFF:Music, Dance
DRAMA:
DRAS2.2 Builds the action of the drama by using the elements of drama, movement and voice skills.
VISUAL ARTS:
VAS2.2 Uses the forms to suggest the qualities of
subject matter. / NS 2.1
NS 2.3
NS 2.4
MS 2.2
MS 2.3
MS 2.5 / EMS 2.3
SGS 2.2
SGS 2.3 / Review
CONCEPT MAPS
Teach
SCRAM / Newcastle Lockup
Term 3 / WORLD RELIGIONS / RFF Focus:
Multimedia Skills
  • info/graphic insert
  • transition and animation
  • Format
  • Save/Open/Print
Digital Camera
  • taking photos
  • Using various programs to alter photo
  • Using photo for various audiences/documents
/ PDH
INS2.3 Makes positive contributions in group activities.
SLS2.13 Discusses how safe
practices promote personal wellbeing.
PE
GSS2.8 Participates and uses equipment in a variety of games and modified sports. / RFF:Music, Dance
DRAMA:
DRAS2.4 Responds to, and interprets, drama experiences and performances.
VISUAL ARTS:
VAS2.3 Acknowledges that artists make artworks for different reasons and that various interpretations are possible. / NS 2.1
NS 2.2
NS 2.3
NS 2.4
NS 2.5 / MS 2.4
SGS 2.2
SGS 2.3 / Review
BROW
Teach
RIQ
Term 4 / PLANETS/ SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INVENTORS / RFF Focus:
  • Excel
  • storing, sorting, locating, graphing and reading data
  • Digital Art
  • Using hard copywork samples, Internet,hardware and software tocreate topical pieces of Digital Art
/ PDH:
PSS2.5 Uses a range of problem-solving strategies.
IRS2.11 Describes how relationships with a range of people enhance wellbeing.
PE:
PHS2.12 Discusses the factors
influencing personal health choices. / RFF:Music, Dance
DRAMA:
DRAS2.3 Sequences the action of the drama to create meaning for an audience.
VISUAL ARTS:
VAS2.4 Identifies connections between subject matter in artworks and what they refer to, and
appreciates the use of particular techniques. / NS 2.1
NS 2.4
MS 2.1 / PAS 2.1
SGS 2.1
SGS 2.2 / Review
LDC
Teach
WINCE / Aussie Bush Camp

2Revised Term 1 2012