Year 1 English · Australian Curriculum v9
Use short vowels, common long vowels, consonant blends and digraphs to write words, and blend these to read one- and two-syllable words
Content descriptor
Use short vowels, common long vowels, consonant blends and digraphs to write words, and blend these to read one- and two-syllable words.
- Code
- AC9E1LY11
- Year level
- Year 1
- Subject
- English
- Strand
- Literacy
- Sub-strand
- Phonic and word knowledge
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Learning intention
We are learning to use short vowels, common long vowels, consonant blends and digraphs to write words, and blend these to read one- and two-syllable words.
Cloze sentence
Use short vowels, common long vowels, blends and digraphs to write words, and blend these to read one- and two-syllable words.
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- AC9E1LA08Compare how images in different types of texts contribute to meaning
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Frequently asked questions
What is AC9E1LY11?
AC9E1LY11 is a content descriptor in the Year 1 English curriculum (Australian Curriculum v9, Literacy strand). It asks students to use short vowels, common long vowels, consonant blends and digraphs to write words, and blend these to read one- and two-syllable words.
What year level is AC9E1LY11?
AC9E1LY11 sits in the Year 1 English curriculum.
How can I create resources for AC9E1LY11?
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