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Subject Details - 8 ATSI Literacy
Subject Length
2 semesters
Description
The class has a strong focus on Aboriginal culture and is taught through culturally responsive pedagogies. The aim is to improve the literacy of ATSI students through engaging activities in a safe environment.
This subject develops a range of skills including listening, reading, viewing, speaking and writing. Lessons focus on explicit development of skills including reading, comprehension, grammar, punctuation, spelling, structure and vocabulary development.
Topics
Nouns & Articles
Adjectives
Adverbs & Adverbial Phrases
Pronouns
Verbs & tenses
Sentences
Independent & Dependent Clauses
Active & Passive Voice
Punctuation
Synonyms & Antonyms
Text Connectives
Nominalisation
Singular and plural subjects
Emotive language
Prefixes & suffixes
Rhetorical Questions
Implications
Viewpoints
Images & Diagrams
Analysis & Synthesis
Structure & Style
Themes:
Term 1: Dreaming & Animals
Term 2: Aboriginal Superhero fiction
Term 3: Aboriginal Sports
Term 4: Community and land
Additional Information
This subject has been designed for ATSI students below the DfE Standard of Educational Achievement in Literacy.
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