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Curriculum content descriptions

apply learnt knowledge to spell accurately and to learn new words (AC9E8LY08)

Elaborations
  • understanding the different ways complex words are constructed, and drawing on morphemic knowledge and knowledge of unusual letter combinations when spelling these words
  • understanding where to obtain the spelling of Aboriginal language words and Torres Strait Islander language words; for example, the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Map of Indigenous Australia, and the local First Nations Australian community
General capabilities
  • Literacy Literacy
ScOT terms

Word formation,  Spelling

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