Planning for Differentiation using an Inquiry Process

Knowledge of how to use the Literacy Continuum to Map and Track Student Progress Learning Intention

Success Criteria We will be successful when we: 1. Become familiar with the critical aspects identified in the continuum 2. Begin to develop an understanding of the progression of writing across the learning sequence and implications to differentiated planning 3. Identify how the Literacy continuum K–10 can support the teaching of writing at your school. 4. Map gifted/high ability students to the continuum to find point of need instruction.

Aspects, Clusters and Markers There are eight critical aspects which are organised into clusters of learning that appear in a sequence. Within these clusters, there are markers which are milestones of expected achievement of the typical student at particular points in time. Literacy continuumLiteracy continuum K-10 Reading texts Comprehension Vocabulary knowledge Aspects of writing Aspects of speaking Phonics Phonemic awareness Concepts about print

Constrained and Unconstrained Skills Unconstrained skills Constrained skills Reading texts Comprehension Vocabulary knowledge Aspects of writing Aspects of speaking Phonics Phonemic awareness Concepts about print

Kindergarten Y1Y2Y3Y4 Y5 Y6 Clusters of Markers across the Primary Years

Y7Y8Y9Y10 Clusters of Markers across the Secondary Years

Learning sequence Critical aspects

Activity: a closer look at one aspect 1. Look at the aspect Writing Texts. 2. Read these clusters of markers: Cluster 6 (end of Year 1) Cluster 9 (end of Year 3) Cluster 11 (end of Year 5) Cluster 13 (end of Year 7) Cluster 15 (end of Year 9)

NSW Interactive continuum 7–10 Critical aspects Learning SequenceLearning Sequence The layout: Aspects across the top Clusters down the side Hover over a cluster to enlarge continuum.det.nsw.edu.au/Matrix

Literacy Continuum (adapted) Clusters 7-12__ 14/2/14 16/3/14 6/ 5/14

How to use the Literacy Continuum

Linking to the NSW Syllabus EN1-8B Pt 1, EN1-7B Pt 1,2 ENI – 7B Pts 1,2 ENI – 8B Pt I