1. The History of the English Language
EXPLORESuggested Learning Intentions
- To develop curiosity and knowledge about how the English language has evolved
- To understand that some English vocabulary comes from words in other languages
Sample Success Criteria
- I can investigate and explain the meaning of words derived from other languages
- I can explain how the meaning of words have changed over time
2. Word Analysis to Improve Comprehension
EXPLORESuggested Learning Intentions
- To explore the meaning and origins of unfamiliar words
- To deepen understanding of word meaning to improve reading comprehension
Sample Success Criteria
- I can research and explain the origins of a word to discover its meaning
- I can break words into meaningful parts (morphemes) to predict word meaning and support correct spelling
3. Developing Word Knowledge: Exploring Affixes and Bases
EXPLORESuggested Learning Intentions
- To learn the meaning of some common Latin and Greek root words
- To understand how affixes change the meaning and function of words
Sample Success Criteria
- I can use affixes to build a word family
- I can make a link between root words and the meaning of a derived word
4. The Family Tree of Australian English
EXPLORESuggested Learning Intentions
- To explore the evolving inter-relationship between Australian Aboriginal languages and Australian English
Sample Success Criteria
- I can explain how some Aboriginal words have been borrowed and used in Australian English
- I can explain how English words are used in Aboriginal English
- I can explain the history and meaning of some Australian place names
5. Australian English: Formal and Informal Language
EXPLORESuggested Learning Intentions
- To understand the difference between formal and informal language
Sample Success Criteria
- I can identify formal and informal language
- I can explain when to use formal and informal language
- I can explain the meaning of some Aboriginal words