Wairoa School Life Skills English Plan
Wairoa School Life Skills English Plan
ENLS-7A: uses strategies to obtain meaning from and interpret a range of texts.
ENLS-10B: explores the ways in which language forms, features and structures of texts vary
according to purpose, audience and context
ENLS-11B: composes, publishes and presents texts appropriate to purpose and audience in a
range of contexts
Year A (Even)
Aboriginal Perspectives in Classics Every day and workplace texts Texts about Asia / Asian culture
Literacy
Yrs. 7 & 8: Yrs. 7 & 8: Yrs. 7 & 8: Yrs. 7 & 8:
Why I love Australia Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet Visual recipes Red Is a Dragon: A Book of Colors
The Scaley Tailed Possum Supp: Macbeth, A Midsummer’s dream. Thanking the Moon - Grace Lin,
Yrs. 9 & 10: Yrs. 9 & 10: Yrs. 9 & 10: Yrs. 9 & 10:
Where the forest meets the sea / Roald Dahl: Matlida, Charlie & Ch. Schedules Round is a Mooncake
The shack that dad built Supp Text: Boy A Book of Shapes,
Link Math – Time
Yrs. 11 & 12: Yrs. 11 & 12: Yrs. 11 & 12: Yrs. 11 & 12:
Remembering Lionsville Poetry: A Giraffe and a Half,
21st August 2020
Anna the Goanna & other poems’ Bananas in My Ears - Michael Rosen, Literacy in the community sign Dim Sum for Everyone - Grace Lin
Revolting Rhymes – Roald Dahl.
Link HSIE- Making of the Modern World Supp Text: In The Night Kitchen – Maurice Kite flying - Grace Lin
(Yrs 11 and 12) Sendak
Wombat Stew Magazines: online or digital texts, including Water: All The Water In the World Magic Beach
Warnayarra the Rainbow Snake film, media and multimedia A River The Hugging Tree
Year B (Odd)
Yrs. 11 & 12: Yrs. 11 & 12: Yrs. 11 & 12: Yrs. 11 & 12:
Alfred’s War / Create an ‘all about me’ text Jobs People Do: The Giving Tree
Mr. Archimedes' Bath / When I Grow Up I Want to Be Above and below
When I grow up. Tech link: Filming/Green Screen A day in the life of a builder I can save the earth
Refer to the NSW 7-10, 11-12 English Life Skills Syllabus Outcomes and Content
Note: Units of study are hyperlinked to NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) syllabus.
Allocation of stage: 7 & 8: – P6 / S1 & S2, 9 & 10: S3, 11 & 12: S4 & S5
Numeration: Language of numbers + Coins and notes: Day & Night 2d shapes
Counting MALS-20MG: Recognises time in MALS-30MG: recognises, matches and
MALS-5NA MLS 12NA: Recognise and matches familiar contexts sorts three-dimensional objects and/or
coins and notes. two-dimensional shapes
MLS 13NA: Compares and orders
coins and notes. Link Tech: Sphero – Draw
MLS 14NA: Reads and writes Shapes/Paint shapes
amounts of moneys.
Yrs. 9 & 10: Yrs. 9 & 10: Yrs. 9 & 10: Yrs. 9 & 10:
Numeration: Representing, Counting & Electronic money: Schedules 3d Shapes
ordering numbers MALS-21MG: Recognises and MALS-30MG: recognises, matches and
MALS-6NA MLS 15NA: Calculates with money. relates time in a range of contexts sorts three-dimensional objects and/or
MLS 16NA: Makes informed two-dimensional shapes
Link Tech: BlueBots/BeeBots – number line decisions about purchasing goods
and services.
Yrs. 11 & 12: Yrs. 11 & 12: Yrs. 11 & 12: Yrs. 11 & 12:
Numeration in daily living Practical usage of money Practical use of time for daily Space
MLS-N1: REVIEW OF NUMBER PROPERTIES management: living MALS6-4: Explores contexts of
MLS-M1: EVERYDAY everyday measurement
MALS6-7, MALS6-8 MALS6-5: demonstrates understanding of MEASUREMENT Link Science- Earth and space
money
MALS6-6: explores money management and
Link Science- Earth and space
financial decision-making
Link English- Every day and
21st August 2020
workplace texts
Link PDHPE- Social Interactions
MALS-35SP: recognises data displayed in a MALS-2WN applies mathematical strategies to MLS 12NA: Recognise and matches coins and MALS 25MG: estimates and measures in everyday
solve problems notes. contexts
variety of formats
MALS-10NA selects and uses strategies for MLS 13NA: Compares and orders coins and MALS 26MG: recognises and uses units to
addition and subtraction notes. estimate and measure length.
MLS 14NA: Reads and writes amounts of Tech link: Bluebots/BeeBots
moneys.
measurement
Year B (Odd)
Yrs. 9 & 10: Yrs. 9 & 10: Yrs. 9 & 10: Yrs. 9 & 10:
Gathers data Fractions Electronic money Volume & Mass
2 x week
MALS-36SP: gathers, organises and displays MALS-9NA represents and operates with MLS 15NA: Calculates with money. MALS 27MG: selects and uses units to estimate
fractions, decimals or percentages in everyday MLS 16NA: Makes informed decisions about and measure mass
data
contexts purchasing goods and services. MALS 28MG: selects and uses units to estimate
MALS-37SP: interprets information and MALS-3WM uses reasoning to recognise and measure volume and capacity
draws conclusions from data displays mathematical relationships
Yrs. 11 & 12: Yrs. 11 & 12: Yrs. 11 & 12: Yrs. 11 & 12:
Uses Data Using calculators Practical usage of money Practical usage of measurement
management:
MALS6-9: uses data in a range of contexts MALS6-13 engages with mathematical skills MALS6-3 engages with appropriate tools, units
and techniques, including technology, to MALS6-5: demonstrates understanding of and levels of accuracy in measurement
investigate, explain and organise information money
MALS6-14 communicates mathematical ideas MALS6-6: explores money management and Tech link: Lego We Do 2.0
and relationships using a variety of strategies financial decision-making
Note: Units of study are hyperlinked to NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) syllabus.
Allocation of stage: 7 & 8: – P6 / S1 & S2, 9 & 10: S3, 11 & 12: S4 & S5
SCLS-10PW explores a range of forces in everyday situations SCLS-15ES identifies that the Earth is the source of resources used in everyday life
SCLS-16ES investigates some practices used in the effective management of the Earth’s resources.
Tech link: Lego WeDo2.0
SCLS-11PW identifies various forms and sources of energy and their uses SCLS-13ES identifies features of the Earth
SCLS- 12PW investigates ways to use energy responsibly SCLS-14ES explores features of the solar system, including the Earth’s position and movement
Tech link: Spheros – planet movement
Tech link: Lego Spike? Tech Link: Merge Cube solar system
SCLS-24CW investigates a variety of chemical changes SCLS-19LW explores ways in which science and technology have improved human health
Historical concepts Historical skills: The following historical skills may be integrated, as appropriate, into the
The following historical concepts may be explored, as appropriate, through History Years 7–10 Life Skills outcomes and content:
the History Years 7–10 Life Skills outcomes and content to facilitate an Comprehension: chronology, terms and concepts:
understanding of the past and provide a focus for historical inquiries: Demonstrate understanding of historical texts
Continuity and change: some aspects of a society, event or Sequence historical people and events
development change over time and others remain the same, eg aspects of Use historical terms
everyday life across societies and periods of time Analysis and use of sources:
Cause and effect: events, decisions and developments in the past identify primary and secondary sources
that produce later actions, results or effects, eg reasons for colonisation and locate, select and use information from sources
the impact on Aboriginal people, causes of World War I and the war's effect Perspectives and interpretations
on the lives of people at home identify points of view in the past and present
Perspectives: people from the past have different views and Empathetic understanding
experiences, eg family events are viewed differently by family members, the recognise that the behaviour and attitudes of people from the past may differ from
different experiences of people who have had limited rights and freedoms people today
Empathetic understanding: the ability to understand another's point Research
of view, way of life and actions, eg understanding why Aboriginal and Torres pose questions about the past
Strait Islander peoples are connected to the land, understanding the reasons investigate questions about the past using relevant sources and ICT
why migrant groups come to Australia Explanation and communication
Significance: the importance of an event, development, group or individual, eg develop historical texts, including narratives and descriptions
the importance of Cathy Freeman to Australian culture select and use a range of communication forms, such as oral, graphic, written and digital, to
communicate about the past
Yrs. 9 & 10: Yrs. 9 & 10: Yrs. 9 & 10: Yrs. 9 & 10:
Gallipoli Explore the cultural and/or spiritual WWI Explore reasons why people live where they do
value of landscapes and landforms for (Cultural, hobbies)
Year A (Even)
HTLS-13 Selects and uses a variety of people, including Aboriginal and Torres HTLS-5 Recognises the significance of people and
strategies to organise and communicate events in the past GELS-6 investigates differences in human wellbeing
Strait Islander Peoples
information about the past HTLS-11 Uses historical terms to describe the past GELS-7 collects and uses geographical information for inquiry
GELS-3 explores interactions and connections
HTLS-8 Uses sources to understand the
between people, places and environments
past
GELS-4 recognises perspectives of people and
organisations on a range of geographical issues
Yrs. 11 & 12: Yrs. 11 & 12: Yrs. 11 & 12: Yrs. 11 & 12:
Indigenous contributions to identify different geomorphic Post war world Investigate ways in which they contribute to their
service & cultural aspects hazards e.g. avalanches, earthquakes, community eg through school leadership, being part
volcanic eruptions, rock falls and of a sporting team or musical band, volunteering for
MHLS6-3 explores continuity and landslides MHLS6-2 engages with the concepts of a community organisation.
change in the modern world GLS1 explores the features of a range of time and chronology
MHLS6-6 engages with environments GLS5 identifies factors that influence where people
MHLS6-4 explores events and
perspectives of the past GLS3 explores the relationships between live and work
developments of the modern world
geographical processes and physical GLS7 investigates economic activity in a range of
environments places
Link English- Aboriginal
Link Science- Earth and Space
Perspectives in literacy Tech Link: Merge Cube
Link PDHPE- Relationships
Yrs. 9 & 10: Yrs. 9 & 10: Yrs. 9 & 10: Yrs. 9 & 10:
Egypt Identify groups they belong to eg Changes in cultural aspects on everyday Examines the water cycle
Year B (Odd)
Yrs. 11 & 12: Yrs. 11 & 12: Yrs. 11 & 12: Yrs. 11 & 12:
Greece/ Rome Explore how they connect with people Historical Investigations: Explore how water is a renewable resource
and places eg letter, email, social Significant events (Olympics/ Cathy
AHLS6-4 explores events and media, online retail, travel, cultural Freeman/ significant indigenous events) GLS4 explores the interrelationships between people’s
developments of the ancient world
events, recreation. activities and physical environments
AHLS6-5 investigates features, MHLS6-1 engages with personal connections to GLS9 researches an ecosystem at risk
history
people, places and societies in the GLS11 uses geographical tools and
ancient world skills MHLS6-5 investigates features, people, ideas and
movements in the modern world Link Science- Living World
Link English- Non-Fiction
People I trust
2 x week
• Consistency with routines. • Self-care • Personal/private behaviours
Expecting appropriate behaviour • Planning ahead to maximise safety • Body awareness • My private circle
PDLS-2: demonstrates help-seeking strategies PDLS-2: demonstrates help-seeking • Public/private body parts • Modesty
and behaviours strategies and behaviours PDLS-2: demonstrates help- PDLS-2: demonstrates help-seeking strategies
PDLS-8: uses appropriate and safe behaviours PDLS-8: uses appropriate and safe seeking strategies and and behaviours
to promote healthy, safe and active lifestyles in behaviours to promote healthy, safe behaviours PDLS-8: uses appropriate and safe behaviours
a range of contexts and active lifestyles in a range of PDLS-8: uses appropriate and to promote healthy, safe and active lifestyles in
PDLS-9: engages with components of a contexts safe behaviours to promote a range of contexts
healthy, safe and balanced lifestyle healthy, safe and active lifestyles PDLS-10: develops skills for effective self-
in a range of contexts management
PDLS-10: develops skills for
effective self-management
Yrs. 11 & 12: Syllabus Yrs. 11 & 12: Syllabus Yrs. 11 & 12: Syllabus Yrs. 11 & 12: Syllabus
Responsibilities of Students Identifying Unsafe Situations Body Parts Privacy