Explore content
Typically, by the end of Foundation Year, students:
Navigate, read and view learning area texts
navigate, read and view simple texts with familiar vocabulary and supportive illustrations
Listen and respond to learning area texts
listen and respond to brief questions and one and two step instructions, listen for information in simple spoken texts and respond to audio texts and texts read aloud
Interpret and analyse learning area texts
interpret simple texts using comprehension strategies
Compose spoken, written, visual and multimodal learning area texts
compose short learning area texts, with support, to record and report ideas and events
Use language to interact with others
use short pair, group and class conversations and discussions as learning tools to explore learning area topics and to prepare for creating texts
Deliver presentations
plan and deliver short presentations related to learning area topics
Use knowledge of text structures
use knowledge of some basic differences between imaginative and informative texts to select and use texts and compose simple learning area texts with teacher support
Express opinion and point of view
use speaking, visual elements (including drawing) and beginning writing to express likes and dislikes
Understand learning area vocabulary
use familiar vocabulary contexts related to everyday experiences, personal interests and topics taught at school and used in other contexts
Understand how visual elements create meaning
recognise the different meanings of words and images in imaginative and informative texts