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New Zealand Curriculum · Year 2 · English · Oral language

10 curriculum codes

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English

Oral language

NZ-Y2-ENG-OL-IC-NVC-1 — opens in a new tab

continue to consolidate their understanding and use of non-verbal communication to convey meaning
experiment with volume and pace to convey meaning

30 resources

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

$4.99

Year 1 Simple Sentences Variety Pack | 2 English Units

$6.99

NZ-Y2-ENG-OL-VG-SSM-1 — opens in a new tab

communicate in complete sentences, correctly using:common irregular plural nouns and past-tense verbs
third-person singular present-tense verbs (suffix -s)
adverbs (suffix -ly)
subordinating conjunctions (e.g., because, until, when)
time connectives.

5 resources

Nifty Nouns: Year 2 Grammar Unit

$4.99

Perfect Pronouns Year 2

$4.99

Pronouns That Keep Meaning Clear - Year 2

$4.99

Read Between the Words - Year 2

$4.99

Representation: Foundation–Year 2 English Unit

$4.99

NZ-Y2-ENG-OL-VG-V-1 — opens in a new tab

use appropriate and specific vocabulary to name and describe objects and actions
choose suitable descriptive adjectives and nouns relevant to the audience and purpose
use precise nouns, verbs, and adjectives relating to content-area learning (e.g., kahawai, gigantic, gallop, recipe)

26 resources

Adjectives & Adjective Groups Years 1–5 English Unit Bundle

$14.99

Adjectives – Year 2

$4.99

Adverb Adventures Year 1 Unit

$4.99

Antonyms - Year 2

$4.99

Articles Unit of Work – Year 4

$4.99

Better Word Choices — Year 2 English Unit

$4.99

Common Nouns Year 1 Unit

$4.99

Common Nouns – Year 1 Unit Plan

$4.99

Comparative and Superlative Adjectives – Year 4 English Unit

$4.99

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

$17.99

Imagery, Symbol & Connotation Unit Plan

$4.99

Narrative Storytelling Unit — Foundation-Year 2 English

$4.99

Nifty Nouns: Year 2 Grammar Unit

$4.99

Noun Groups — Year 2 Unit of Work

$4.99

Proper Nouns Year 2

$4.99

Representation: Foundation–Year 2 English Unit

$4.99

Ripper Rhymes Year 1 Poetry Unit

$4.99

Simple Sentences - Year 1

$4.99

Synonyms – Year 2

$4.99

Year 1 Adjectives Unit

$4.99

Year 1 Descriptive Writing Unit | Worksheets, Games & Assessment

$4.99

Year 1 Grammar, Punctuation & Editing | 10 English Units Bundle

$24.99

Year 1 Informative Texts Unit | Worksheets, Games & Assessment

$4.99

Year 1 Rhyme Variety Pack | 2 English Units

$6.99

Year 1 Verbs Unit

$4.99

Year 2 Verbs Unit

$4.99

NZ-Y2-ENG-OL-VG-V-2 — opens in a new tab

correctly use precise vocabulary, including adverbs of frequency (e.g., daily) and place (e.g., outside), and words for:thinking, learning, and self-regulation
texture and materials
character traits and personal qualities
social relationships and collaboration

26 resources