English / Year 2 / Literacy / Texts in context

Curriculum content descriptions

Discuss different texts on a similar topic, identifying similarities and differences between the texts (ACELY1665)

Elaborations
  • identifying examples and features of different kinds of spoken, non-verbal, written and visual communication from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and from several Asian cultures within Australia
  • comparing two or more versions of the same topic by different authors or from different cultures, describing similarities and differences
General capabilities
  • Literacy Literacy
  • Critical and creative thinking Critical and creative thinking
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