ARC :: English – Kindergarten Foundation Statement

English – Kindergarten Foundation Statement

Writing: Students write with an increasing awareness of the nature, purpose and conventions of written language. They produce simple texts that demonstrate an awareness of the basic grammar and punctuation needed. Students know and use letters and sounds of the alphabet to attempt to spell known words and use most lower and upper case letters appropriately to construct sentences. Students explore the use of computer technology to construct texts.; Activities: Literary Recount, Description, Recount, Information Report, Procedure
Talking and Listening: Students mix and talk informally with peers, teachers and known adults. They give short talks and interact effectively in the classroom and in groups. Students listen with attentiveness to follow simple instructions and ask relevant questions. They express ideas clearly, demonstrating an emerging awareness of how people use spoken language for different purposes. They explore the way familiar spoken texts are constructed and the features of these texts.; Activities: Literary Recount, Reading Aloud
Reading: Students develop reading, viewing and comprehension skills and strategies using context, grammar, word usage and phonics in short predictable printed texts on familiar topics. They recognise, discuss and respond to the different kinds and purposes of various written and visual texts. Students explore and identify some language features of written and visual texts.; Activities: Reading Aloud