Literacy

At Brunswick North Primary School, we take an explicit and systematic approach to literacy instruction.

By utilising a systematic synthetic phonics framework (PLD – Literacy), we provide the foundational knowledge for literacy. Through explicit instruction, students learn the sounds that letters and letter combinations make, building up the skills to read and spell. Literacy is taught through a structured literacy block, where students in the junior school are taught to read fluently and to respond to texts. They are provided with explicit instruction in sentence construction, enabling them to express thoughts and create writing pieces. In Grades 3 – 6, students participate in novel studies where they are challenged to think critically and creatively and their writing skills are refined to prepare them for academic success beyond primary school.

In alignment with Structured Literacy, students are also explicitly taught a knowledge based curriculum. With a strong foundation of knowledge and vocabulary, students are able to comprehend texts more deeply and write with greater clarity and thought. Knowledge units empower students with an understanding of history, geography, health and science, enabling students to make informed decisions and contribute to society in meaningful ways.