Australian Curriculum • Year 4 • English
Year 4 English Curriculum Australia: Reading, Writing and Language
Year 4 English develops deeper comprehension and more deliberate control over language. Students compare texts, discuss ideas and viewpoints, build vocabulary and create increasingly cohesive spoken and written responses.
Read beyond the obvious
Students should identify explicit information but also infer, compare and explain how a text creates meaning. Ask them to point to a word, sentence or feature that supports the answer. Evidence-based reading habits prepare students for later analytical work.
Build cohesive paragraphs
Writing should move beyond a sequence of disconnected sentences. Encourage students to group related ideas, use transitions and choose vocabulary that fits the purpose and audience. Editing can focus on one layer at a time: meaning first, then sentence clarity, spelling and punctuation.
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