English in the Primary Years: Working with Literature

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Candidature in the Bachelor of Special and Inclusive Education Primary. To enrol in this subject you will need to pass the Prerequisite/s. Please note as UNE results are released after the close of enrolment date, your enrolment into this subject will be withdrawn if you do not pass the prerequisite subject/s.

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  Textbook requirements:

  Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.

  Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.

  Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

This subject focuses on working with literature in the middle and upper primary years. You will examine the classroom use of literature in print, multimodal and digital forms, and analyse mentor texts for their language and visual resources. Working with a range of literature, you’ll explore strategies for teaching reading comprehension and fluency, and ways of responding to texts. Other elements of the language and literacy program, such as spelling and vocabulary development, the building of grammar and text knowledge, and writing skills are also explored, and issues in assessment are considered. You will also plan a literature-focused program to scaffold speaking, reading and writing skills in a systematic way, with particular attention to working inclusively with diverse students, and considering appropriate strategies for assessment and evaluation.

Assessment 1 Assignment: 1200 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 5; Assessment 2 Portfolio: 2400 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-6; Assessment 3 Online Quiz: 400 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1.

• Assignment 1 - Essay (30%)
• Assignment 2 - Portfolio (60%)
• Assignment 3 - Online Quiz (10%)

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