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New Zealand Curriculum · Year 1 · English · Oral language

17 curriculum codes

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English

Oral language

NZ-Y0-ENG-OL-IC-NVC-1 — opens in a new tab

begin to understand and use facial expressions and gestures that support meaning
attempt appropriate, audible volume so they can be heard

First six months of Year 1

27 resources

A Bag and a Bird Book Study – Foundation-Year 2

Belonging and Identity in Fairytales – Foundation

Class News Reporters - Foundation

Context: Place, Time and Culture - Foundation-Year 2 English Unit

Foundation Oral Presentations Unit

Foundation–Year 2 Animal Story Book Studies | 14 English Units Bundle

Foundation–Year 2 B Year Literature Concepts | 6 English Units Bundle

Foundation–Year 2 Belonging, Emotions & Friendship | 3 Unit Bundle

Foundation–Year 2 Picture Book Studies | 24 English Units Bundle

Hairy Maclary Book Study Unit

Knuffle Bunny Book Study English Unit – Foundation–Year 2

Listen, Build and Solve - Foundation

Little Discovery Talks - Foundation

Lost and Found Book Study F–2

Narrative Storytelling Unit — Foundation-Year 2 English

Perspective and Argument Unit — Foundation to Year 2

Possum Magic Book Study Unit – Foundation to Year 2

Representation: Foundation–Year 2 English Unit

Rosie’s Walk Book Study | Foundation–Year 2 English

Spoon Book Study – Foundation–Year 2

Talk, Listen and Take Turns - Foundation

The Good Egg Book Study | Foundation–Year 2 English Unit

The Great Rabbit Chase Book Study

The Shopping Basket Book Study

The Wall in the Middle Book Study

Three Book Study Unit - Foundation to Year 2

Tilly Book Study Unit - Foundation to Year 2

NZ-Y0-ENG-OL-VG-V-1 — opens in a new tab

use accurate nouns and verbs relating to themselves, their bodies, and everyday home and school life (e.g., sprint, shoulder, classroom, ruler)

First six months of Year 1

7 resources

Brown Bear Literacy Unit - Foundation

Building Vocabulary Foundation Unit

Everyday Word Explorers - Foundation

Foundation–Year 2 B Year Literature Concepts | 6 English Units Bundle

New Words for Curious Learners - Foundation

Representation: Foundation–Year 2 English Unit

Types of Texts – Foundation

NZ-Y0-ENG-OL-VG-V-2 — opens in a new tab

correctly use precise vocabulary, including adverbs of time and words for:colours
basic shapes
quantity
sensory attributes
physical sensations
size
space and position

First six months of Year 1

7 resources

Brown Bear Literacy Unit - Foundation

Building Vocabulary Foundation Unit

Everyday Word Explorers - Foundation

Foundation–Year 2 B Year Literature Concepts | 6 English Units Bundle

New Words for Curious Learners - Foundation

Representation: Foundation–Year 2 English Unit

Types of Texts – Foundation

NZ-Y1-ENG-OL-CFL-SR-1 — opens in a new tab

express their feelings, opinions, and preferences about their learning and experiences
begin to differentiate between wants and needs.

9 resources

Context: Place, Time and Culture - Foundation-Year 2 English Unit

Foundation Oral Presentations Unit

Foundation–Year 2 B Year Literature Concepts | 6 English Units Bundle

Perspective and Argument Unit – Foundation–Year 2

Persuasive Writing Progression Bundle | Years 1–6

Questions and Requests That Fit - Foundation

Representation: Foundation–Year 2 English Unit

Talking at Home and School - Foundation

Year 1 Persuasive Texts Unit | Worksheets, Games & Assessment

NZ-Y1-ENG-OL-CII-PTO-1 — opens in a new tab

independently recite items such as short texts or songs

18 resources

Chant It, Rhyme It, Sing It - Year 1

Chant, Clap and Join In - Year 1

Clap, Chant and Copy - Foundation

Foundation–Year 2 B Year Literature Concepts | 6 English Units Bundle

Foundation–Year 2 Picture Book Studies | 24 English Units Bundle

Gruffalo Book Unit - Foundation

Julia Donaldson Author Study & Book Units | Foundation–Year 2 English Bundle

Little Poems, Clever Patterns - Year 1

Nursery Rhymes Retell and Sequence Foundation Unit

Playful Sound Poems - Year 1

Poem Sounds on Stage - Foundation

Representation: Foundation–Year 2 English Unit

Ripper Rhymes Year 1 Poetry Unit

Ripper Rhymes Year 1 Poetry Unit

Simple Sentences Unit – Year 1

Year 1 Oral Presentations Unit | Speaking and Listening Worksheets, Activities, Assessment & Rubric

Year 1 Rhyme Variety Pack | 2 English Units

Year 1 Simple Sentences Variety Pack | 2 English Units

NZ-Y1-ENG-OL-CII-TOR-1 — opens in a new tab

take on the role of someone else (e.g., a character from a familiar story)

24 resources

Bear-Themed Book Study Bundle | Foundation–Year 1

Belonging and Identity in Fairytales – Foundation

Book Week Primary Celebration Bundle | Foundation–Year 6

Brown Bear Literacy Unit - Foundation

Celebrating Book Week Unit — Foundation to Year 2

Change One Thing, Tell a New Story – Year 1

Digger Book Study Unit | Years 1–2

Foundation Narrative Writing Unit | Worksheets, Activities & Assessment

Foundation–Year 2 Animal Story Book Studies | 14 English Units Bundle

Foundation–Year 2 Belonging, Emotions & Friendship | 3 Unit Bundle

Foundation–Year 2 Picture Book Studies | 24 English Units Bundle

Gruffalo Book Unit - Foundation

How to Catch a Star Book Study (F–2)

Julia Donaldson Author Study & Book Units | Foundation–Year 2 English Bundle

Mrs Wishy-Washy Foundation English Unit

Narrative Writing & Retelling F-2 Unit

Retell Comprehension Foundation Unit

Retell Writing Unit Foundation

Tell It, Act It, Retell It - Year 1

The Very Cranky Bear Unit - Year 1

Very Hungry Caterpillar Unit – Foundation–Year 2

Who Sank the Boat Foundation English Unit

Wombat Stew Foundation English Unit

Year 1 Summarising Unit