The texts used in classrooms
Texts are used to support teaching and learning across a range of subjects from K–12.
The selection of texts used in schools should be considered in line with the requirements of the curriculum and the Controversial issues in schools procedures.
The Supporting tools, resources and related information section, includes sample forms that schools can use for permission where controversial issues may be addressed.
Texts in English
The study of texts in English is essential in all stages and there are specific text requirements.
- English K–6 text requirements
- English 7–10 text requirements
- English Advanced 11–12 text requirements
- English EAL/D text requirements
- English Extension 11–12 text requirements
- English Life Skills 11–12 text considerations
- English Standard 11–12 text requirements
- English Studies 11–12 text requirements
In Year 12 of Stage 6 English there are prescribed texts aligned to focus areas. The HSC English prescriptions tool provides support for selecting the text to meet the HSC text requirements.
The English curriculum 7–12 team have provided support for the study of texts in English through the sample teaching and learning programs, professional learning and advice guides.
- Planning, programming and assessing English 7–10
- Planning, programming and assessing English 11–12
- How to use the English 7–10 core texts
- How to use the English 11–12 core texts
Text requirements should be carefully planned and backward mapped to ensure all requirements are met across the stage of learning.
Texts in Creative Arts
In Creative Arts, the study of texts occurs in many different forms and there are specific text requirements within the different Creative Arts syllabuses across K–12. It is essential that teachers know and plan for the text requirements.
In year 12, there are prescribed texts within the Dance Stage 6 Syllabus (2009) and Drama Stage 6 Syllabus (2009).
In 2028 the first HSC examinations for the new Dance 11–12 Syllabus (2025) and Drama 11–12 Syllabus (2025) will be assessed.
The prescriptions for these syllabuses are available as downloadable PDFs in the course description section of each syllabus: