Our tutors will teach Year 6 students following the Australian curriculum, ensuring they build advanced skills in reading, writing, and communication. By the end of Year 6, students interact with others and create spoken and multimodal texts, sharing and expanding on ideas for various purposes and audiences. They read, view, and interpret a range of texts, identifying similarities and differences in how ideas are presented, and explaining how language features influence audiences. They write structured texts, using complex sentences and topic-specific vocabulary, and apply their knowledge of spelling and grammar to produce accurate written work.
Language:
Year 6 students learn how language varies according to context and audience, adapting their language choices to be formal or informal as required. They explore the structure of texts like reports, narratives, and discussions, and understand how cohesive devices like conjunctions and pronouns link ideas. They learn to use complex sentences with embedded clauses and expand their vocabulary through the study of idiomatic language, figurative expressions, and precise verbs.
Literature:
Students engage with literature by exploring how characters and themes are shaped by historical, social, and cultural contexts, including First Nations Australian perspectives. They analyse how authors use literary devices like metaphors, similes, and imagery to create vivid descriptions and mood. Students also create their own stories, adapting characters and plots, and experimenting with literary devices to enrich their creative writing.
Literacy:
Students practise listening and speaking in a range of contexts, refining their skills in summarising, paraphrasing, and presenting arguments. They analyse how different text structures and language features serve the purpose of a text, whether informative, persuasive, or entertaining. Writing tasks include crafting detailed paragraphs, using complex sentences, and refining grammar and punctuation. They also focus on developing spelling skills through the study of word origins, phonics, and grammatical patterns.