Planning templates

Guidance on planning and preparation for the English K–10 Syllabus (2022).

English K–10 Syllabus (2022)

Visit Planning, programming and assessing English 7–10 to find requirements for planning a program of learning or a course at your school for English K–10 Syllabus (2022) – Stages 4 and 5.

The texts used in classrooms

Texts are used to support teaching and learning across a range of subjects from Kindergarten to Year 12.

The selection of texts used in schools should be considered in line with the expectations of, and relevance to, the curriculum and the Controversial issues in schools procedures. The Supporting tools, resources and related information section of the procedures provides sample forms that can be used when communicating with parents and carers about texts. These templates can be adapted to suit the school context.

Texts in English

Texts are used across the curriculum from K–12. In English, the study of texts is essential in all stages and there are specific text requirements. In the English K–10 Syllabus (NESA 2022), there are specific text requirements for English K–2, English 3–6 and English 7–10. In Stage 6, each English course has its own text requirements. It is essential that teachers know and plan for the text requirements.

In Year 12 of Stage 6 English, there are English Stage 6 Prescriptions for the Year 12 modules. There are prescribed texts aligned to modules. These requirements are specific for each Stage 6 English course and are published as a PDF on the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) website.

Text requirements should be carefully planned and backward mapped to ensure all requirements are met across the stage of learning.

Syllabus information for school leaders – English

An overview of the pedagogical changes and whole school considerations to support school leaders’ understanding of what has changed for the English syllabus.